02 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Feb 02, 1906
Page
1
Special report from Summerside on February 1 details polls across 35 divisions showing 29 in favor of repeal and 6 for the Act. Among 3,760 counted votes 1,208 supported repeal and 2,462 supported prohibition, a majority for the Scott Act of 1,164 with total votes likely near 5,000.
Vernon Stewart sued Frank Ferguson for assault at his saw mill on Lot 48 Road after a December 25 exchange and a January 23 incident. Ferguson denied intent, lawyer Mellish argued no assault, and the judge adjourned for judgment with remand to prison until Saturday.
Public notices warn against coughing and spitting and tout Catarrhozone as a remedy. The ad claims the product soothes irritation loosens phlegm and cures catarrh forever and all time to come, urging readers to try it themselves.
Two youths died after skaters fell through thin ice. Garl Washburn, 17, vanished at Mannsville, and Darius Gould, of Depauville, drowned at an air hole. Rescue came too late.
Victoria reports famine conditions in North Japan with thousands suffering and many dying. The government organizes relief while foreign committees distribute rice in famine districts. One third of the 2,820,000 population across three provinces is in distress.
A large Ward Five electors meeting at Wheatley's Hall nominated Dr. Kelly and Jas Paton for mayor. Councillor Hooper Rogers Chandler and others were named for council seats. Mayor Kelly pledged to continue permanent city improvements and Paton urged maintaining fixed civic projects amid strong audience debate.
This remedy is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and may be cured by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm two or three times a day and rubbing the parts vigorously at each application. If relief is not found, bind on a piece of dampened flannel with Pain Balm for quick relief. For sale by all druggists.
Onioaco reports early February market quotes for commodities. Corn futures Dec at 443 and May at 445. Wheat at BAR Wheat. Pork futures May 14.12 and January 14.22.
Paris reports and provinces show strong opposition as the church and state separation bill is enacted. Government commissioners fail to enter several parishes, and in Paris violent scenes erupt at St Clothilde with police dispersing congregations. Dozens injured and hundreds arrested as barricades and armed crowds appear in multiple churches.
London dispatch reports Lady Grey wife of Sir Edward Grey Foreign Secretary was thrown from a carriage and sustained a concussion of the brain likely to prove fatal. A separate humorous exchange shows a grocer debating a baker's dozen with a cashier.
Ottawa reports D. D. Mackenzie, a current member of the Commons for North Cape Breton and Victoria, will be appointed to a judgeship, succeeding Judge Dodd of Sydney. The move is noted for its political implications in Nova Scotia.
In Curiaco on January 27 Mrs Margaret Bailey died of strychnine poisoning at the Sherman House after brooding over the death of General Joseph Wheeler. The despondent traveling saleswoman left a note saying General Wheeler is dead and I do not believe I can live now.
An advertisement touts PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed remedy for itching bleeding and protruding piles with a money back refund if not cured in 6 to 14 days. It also promotes a tasty seasonings claim and references a cafe for piles.
The Intercolonial Railway reports a December surplus of about six thousand dollars, its first December surplus. Had reconstruction bills from the fall not arrived late, November would also have shown a surplus. In Ottawa, Hon. Mr. Brodeur is expected to be named Minister of Marine and Fisheries tomorrow.
London report notes A. G. Gibbs resigns from Parliament and Arthur J. Balfour is approved as the Conservative candidate. Liberal talks on opposing the former Premier continue as Liberals mull Friday’s decision. Election results show three more Liberal and two Conservative seats won in Saturday’s balloting.
An old remedy advertises Cresolene Antiseptic Tablets as a simple safe throat treatment. The tablet reportedly combines Cresolene germicidal action with slippery elm and licorice notes, claiming relief from sore throat and persistent coughs.
A convention of mineworkers rejected owner proposals and vowed to strike until all demands are met. The union began plans to raise six and a half million dollars to fund the action, signaling what may be the largest mining strike in history. Minard's Liniment Cures Dandruff.
London reports King Edward has nearly fully recovered from the November ankle fracture. He has spent time at country homes and will travel to London today, continuing an active outdoor life and even shooting from a cart or automobile when resting. Cresslone tablets are advertised.
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