15 Jan 1913
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1913
Page
1
London dispatches report the Balkan peace delegates expect hostilities to resume within 96 hours as the Allies discredit Turkish intentions and Balkan powers push to end debates. Turkiye is urged to meet demands on Adrianople, with a final conference session and note presentation to the Turkish government.
The article notes a lengthy parliamentary session focusing on the government’s program and a budget bill. It mentions the need for immediate measures by the mother country, agricultural education, and preparations for a naval bill, with a February budget probe expected and a long, strenuous outlook into spring.
Government backs relief expedition for German explorers Lieut Schroder Stranz and crew from the steamer. reports say the party, split by harsh conditions, left on a sledge journey from Ritachel Bay near the Norj two companions had not heard of office. The American coal company manager aims to organize aid after last year’s setback and failed succor. Jan 12 marked a deplorable turn as the expedition pressed on with uncertain prospects.
A Montreal bulletin reports the Duchess of Connaught is progressing rapidly toward recovery after her illness. The update confirms improving health and shows signs of steady improvement.
The sixth game at the League of the Cross Bowling Alleys in Charlottetown saw the Silver Grey Foxes defeat the Red Foxes by 30 pins. Individual scores followed.
Boston dated Jan 14 Mrs Largh Obyoke an elderly woman fled a burning building to save her four year old grandson Joe and granddaughters Hether and My Noonan aged 18 and 17. As crowds cheered rescue Mrs Croke fainted and was carried down by Patrolman Michael ODonnell. Mrs Croke formerly Summerside and mother of John Croke who ran a business on Central Street.
William Beer, librarian of the Howard Memorial Library, was arrested in New Orleans on a warrant from the U.S. Court for the Southern District of New York. He faces charges related to a mail fraud conspiracy involving a farm project as alleged in the complaint.
Fire in Souris on January 14 destroyed the A. Currie Co. lamp explosion caused a blaze that swept a four story building housing a store bank and offices. The adjacent structure was saved by prompt firemen effort. building valued at 4000 dollars and owned by J G Sterns, insured.
On January 13 five stone laden cars toppled from a trestle at Courtenay Bay injuring a worker slighty who fell twenty five feet into the water. The cars were hoisted back to the trestle within two hours and the engine broke away. Rescue operations followed as workers shifted the derailed equipment and recovered the man.
A garbled OCR page shows multiple small ads and notices including help wanted for a bright girl with typing skills, a pair of sausage sellers, shipping and market items, business communications, and a hotel rate. It includes addresses in Ontario and Bradalbane, plus various dates and prices scattered through the text.
Halifax report says steamship Uranium remains aground at Chebucto Head. One hundred tons of cargo removed, another salvage attempt planned at next high water. Four hundred of her crew reportedly forwarded to New York.
New York Jan 13 Agents of the North German Lloyd report the ship Grosser Kurfurst broke her port crank shaft about 560 miles east of Cape Race. The vessel now steams at half speed and will likely reach port Friday, instead of Tuesday. The Bremen to Panama cruise scheduled for January 16 with about 400 passengers is cancelled awaiting repairs.
Captain Roald Amundsen, the Norwegian Antarctic explorer, spoke at the National Geographic Society banquet in Washington about his South Pole expedition. He recalled the moment the sledge drivers cried out in unison signaling the final polar milestone, drawing strong applause from the audience.
Milford police search today for a man formerly employed at the Milford town farm suspected in the assault of Rose Ooste, 24, another farm worker. The Costa woman says the assailant was discharged two weeks ago after reporting an attempted attack. The assault occurred near the henhouse as she walked to the barn, the man jumped from behind a tree, chloroformed her, and left her gagged in the yard.
Moderate to fresh southwesterly winds prevail in Toronto with higher temperatures. Morning readings show 20 and 21 degrees above zero on northern and southern exposures. previous night lows were near 1 degree and 5 degrees above. Tides rise to high levels this afternoon and tomorrow. the first quarter moon arrives January 16.
The readable fragment notes an MMA event with participants Likimene Cubéa Pohtheria and Minakae Limimoat Cutee Cotte. Details include stage setting and potential matchups. Further facts are not accessible in the provided text.
Halifax Crescents lose 4 3 to Sydney in overtime before 3000 spectators. Refereeing dispute delayed start as Sydney rejected two Halifax officials. Neson of Halifax officiated after a delay. End of first period 1 0 Sydney. second period 2 0 Sydney. Crescents score to tie 3 3 before overtime winner by Sydney.
In Ottawa on January 12 Canadian capitalists backing the Mexican and North Western Railway, a Pearson project, urged the Imperial Government to safeguard 25 million Canadian dollars invested in the line and similar ventures from revolutionary forces. The Mexican government demands control of the road, while rebels burn bridges and damage property, leaving the company to pay. The appeal seeks British and Canadian government protection through the Imperial authorities.
Montreal police seek Henri Legrace ex ledger keeper at Bank of Hochelaga on a re arrest warrant after recovery of 12000 to 14000 dollars in notes and securities totaling 35700. Money found in a Cherrier street boarding house box with 10000 to 12000 more potential recoveries. Legrace previously found guilty three weeks ago but bail of 20000 pending reserve case. Investigators from a continental detective agency worked months without result.
One cent per insertion for announcements with orders and discounts. Army rummage sale January twenty-eighth. call 289-1 for parcel pickups. Nest No. 1626 meets tonight at 8 with officer elections. Cherry Valley Hall hosts a January 21 concert and basket social admission fifteen cents. Cog by Cog program if concert fails. Also mentions Smith Primier Typewriter carriage and Minard's Lintment for distemper.
Wrecks from fierce storms stretch the revenue cutter service to overtime duty. Clara Jane stranded at Gloucester entrance as crew reaches shore. Dorothea reported sunk off New Jersey coast with search ongoing. Androscoggin helps Seneca in wreck recovery near North Carolina. Indrakula sinks water flooding holds. cargo being lightered near Rappahannock to Newport News.
John Rigby, veteran Bayside boat builder, is feared drowned after vanishing January 2 on the St. Croix river near his home. His empty boat was found near Charles Maxwell place. he had a weak heart and may have fallen overboard. He leaves two daughters in Boston and a son in St. Andrews. brother Howard Rigby survives.
Captain Otto Sverdrup, famed Arctic navigator, arrives in Seattle and is not connected to reports of a missing Sverdrup tied to a Greenland walrus hunt. He heads a major whaling company in Alaska and was visiting on business.
London reports say the franchise reform bill trigger will bring women to the Parliament entrances day and night to buttonhole MPs. The Actresses Franchise League calls for peaceful demonstrations by allied societies for a suffrage amendment, while militant suffragettes plan a more disruptive approach to MPs.
A gunman entered the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg railroad office in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and forced Pult and ticket agent Clayton Brant bay to surrender the safe contents and cash drawer totaling 54 dollars He tossed Pascault a set of keys claiming they opened the Mint City ticket office in Mereland and fled.
Toronto reports former Yarmere Bank president Dr Beattie Nesbitt appeared in the Criminal Assizes to plead to a fraud indictment related to the bank's conduct. Doctors say his life is limited and his lawyers press to proceed, while critics note repeated delays and question the case’s fit with extradition papers from Chicago.
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