Eleven die as Nova Scotia steamer sinks near Amherst Island
In a fierce blizzard and gale the Nova Scotia steamship Lunenburg struck off Amherst Island Magdalens. Eleven aboard perish including R J Leslie Halifax MPP and company managing director. Captain Pride survives after boat voyage. rescue efforts continue for other bodies.
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Hallifax
Nova Scotia
Junenburg
Amherst Island
Magdalens
R. J.leslie
Halifax
Quebec
Magdalen Islands
Lunenburg
Leslie
Pictou
Amherst
Roadstead
Hautrax
R. J. Leslie
Souris
M.P.P
J. McConnell
M. Messard
R. M. McDonald
J.J. Osie
Cook
B. Ham
Chaislson Vilor
Ducette Delphus
Vigneault
Samuel Vigneault
Joseph Bourgens
Magdalens Steamship Company
Leslie, Hart & Co
Magdelens
Islands
Demlaney
England
Europe
Magdalen Island
H. A. Leslie
Kensington
Financial Panic Threatens in Russia Amidst Strikes
Reports from Saint Petersburg describe a looming financial panic tied to telegraphers' strikes and a swelling military presence. Father Gapon led meetings as workers rallied while Baltic provinces show government weakness and possible soldier defection to revolutionaries. In London, Bannerman forms a new government and faces cabinet delays. Charing Cross Station roof collapse kills two workers, injures others, as repairs halted.
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All Mills
Father Gapon
Baltic
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Charing Cross
London
Charing Cross Station
Lunenburg steamer wreck details emerge in Halifax report
The steamer Lunenburg, 113 tons net, 206 tons gross, built at Mahone Bay in July 1891, plied Halifax to Lunenburg under Capt. Heisler before being bought by R J Leslie for the Magdalene Island route. It has suffered several mishaps this year including running ashore and being towed off, with about 14000 dollars hull insurance in city agencies.
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Lunenburg
Magdalens
Mahone Bay
Halifax
Heisler
R.J. Leslie
Magdalen Island
Amelia
Inverness
Hull
Farrer's view on Canada's path to independence
Edward Farrer in The Fortnightly Review argues imperialists push Canada toward forms of government long outgrown. He says the next conference should advance rather than retrograde, with Canada seeking treaty powers and later the right to elect a Governor General. He denounces the proconsuls, urging heed to warnings.
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London
Edward Farrer
Canada
England
Mr. Farrer
Chicago Markets Special Grain and Livestock Quotes
Cuicano in December reports corn futures Dec and May prices. wheat contracts for Dec and May shown with 864 and 90 quotes. pork futures for May and January listed at 18.57 and 13.67 dollars respectively. Minard's Liniment advertised as available nationwide.
Maritime Winter Fair at Amherst Draws Prominent Guests
The Amherst Maritime Winter Fair opened with a banquet in the hall decorated by Hospital Aid Society and local fire department volunteers. At six the Maritime Stock Breeders Association met with President Elderkin and guests including Lieut Governor MacKinnon, ministers, judges, and MPs. A public meeting followed with Governor MacKinnon praising the fair and urging support for provincial agriculture and immigration.
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Amherst
Hospital Aid Society
Bell
A Bherst Fire Department
Maritime Stock- Breeders’ Association
Elderkin
Colonel Campbell
MacKinnon
P. E. Island
Sydney Fisher
Longely
Wood and Mitchell
L. P. Ferris
New Brunswick
Mr. Stratton
Ontario
H. J. Logan
M. P
Steele
Livingstone
Lowther
W. T. Pipes
A. A. Lefurgey
Captain Elderkin
Stock Breeders’ Association
Inquest Opens Into Edith Clark Death In St. Joan
Coroner D E B Berryman began the inquest into Edith F Clark’s death in St. Joan. Doctors and a nurse testified that Miss Clark told them Dr Preston, now under arrest for malpractice, had operated on her. She feared implicating others and confirmed the operation.
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St. Joan
Edith F. Clark
D. EB. Berryman
Miss Clark
Preston
Louson Points to View in Island Landscape Talk
Mr. Lauson delivered The Point of View at St James Church schoolroom last evening to a large receptive audience. He shared island landscapes and New Brunswick views, weaving humor philosophy and moral lessons, praising nature and island figures while noting public concerns. Col. Stewart chaired and announced the next lecture by Capt Bartlett on Glimpses of Rome.
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Canada
Lauson
Cameron
Northumberland
Fullerton
Baer
Tourist Association
Steam Navigation Company
Hospital
Finlayson
Brown
McCready
Goodwill
James
Col. Stewart
Capt
Bartlett
Rome
Prosperity Highlighted in Bank of Montreal Leadership Change
Montreal dispatch reports Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal stepping down as Bank of Montreal president at noon. E L Clouston named director and to become vice president and GM. Sir George A Drummond becomes president after 18 years as VP. The era is marked by broad Canadian prosperity.
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Bank of Montreal
Geo. A. Drummond
Lord Strathcona
Montreal
Canada
Prosperity and a Long Career of Lord Strathcona
The text notes growing prosperity and urges careful housekeeping among households and industries. It profiles Lord Strathcona at age 85, born in Scotland in 1520, serving as High Commissioner of Canada in London since 1896, with a long career at Hudson Bay Company including the Red River rebellion role and multiple parliamentary terms for Selkirk and Montreal West. He is also a governor of the Hudson Bay Company and director of the St Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway.
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Canada
Lord Strathcona
Scotland
London
Hudson Bay Company
Red River
Selkirk
Dominion House of Commons
Montreal West
St. Paul
North Tryon notes social bits and local shooting match
From North Tryon details John Kehoe’s return among friends and Mrs. Henry Dawson’s recovery. Dora Thompson returns from Summerside. Herbert Thomas and J H Dawson head to Boston for contracting work. Arnold Lefurgy advances a new piggery and Angus McNeil leads foreman work. Phillip Simmons rejects a large bid for a Tom Medium filly. Henry Brien’s wagon incident injures a mare. Reid Challenge Cup shooting at North Tryon Rifle Range draws crowd. Pte. Ross Boulter wins after close competition. Capt. S Boulter was last year’s and nearly this year’s winner.
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North Tryon
Ross Boulter
S’. Boulter
Minard's Liniment Claims Cures for Back, Diphtheria and More
Two Rivers Nova Scotia resident ROBERT ROSS reports cure of a lame back after 15 years using Minard's Liniment. Antigonish resident JOHN A. FOREY credits Minard's Liniment for curing Diphtheria after doctors failed. Dalhousie resident MRS RACHEL SAUNDERS says it cured contraction of muscles.
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Minard
Two Rivers
N.S
Robert Ross
Antigonish
John A. Forey
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Edward
Chicago
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Henry Dawson
Dora Thompson
Summerside
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Herbert Thomas
J. H. Dawson
Boston
Arnold Lefurgey
Angus McNeil
Bradford
George Ives
Phillip Simmons
Tom Medium
Henry Brien
Victoria
Mr. Brien
U.S
Rachel Saunders
Dalhousie
Raphael Tuck & Sons
Raphael Tuck & Sons Co
Tuck
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