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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
1
Winnipeg dispatch notes the C N R crop report remains optimistic. A large crop is expected, roughly matching last year. Cool nights persist across the west, a slight setback to crops seen as advantageous rather than harmful.
H H Harriman arrived from London and attempted at Cherbourg to obtain a special train to Paris. When unavailable he boarded the regular boat train to continue the journey.
Paris reports from Washington state that Hubert Bacon ex secretary of state will become ambassador to France replacing Henry White by year’s end. Bacon initially declined the post preferring White remain, but President Taft has decided on a change and Bacon finally agreed.
A successful recital last night attracted real lovers and students of music. Professor Watts organized the festival for their benefit, while Professor Frank Watkis showcased mastery on piano with Beethoven Moonlight Sonata and Chopin gems. Applause followed Mendelssohn pieces and the finale Tarantella in A minor.
In West Pike township Mollie Ridge was seized by five men from her home, stripped of clothing, tarred and feathered, then cast into Pike Run. H Wright, found at the same house, was also stripped, tarred and feathered, and thrown into the stream.
St Petersburg dispatch reports that a commissioner in the Turkish fourth army corps was ordered to seize Urumiah in Persian Armenia. Advance detachments have been sent toward Tabriz, signaling a planned Turkish move near the Persian border.
Frank Nelson of Detroit was elected captain of the Yale track team in New Haven. The report notes his pole vaulting skill and includes remarks on a musical recital featuring Mr Gravestock and Miss Hazel Bremner. An advertisement claims Putnam's Corn Extractor cures corns in 24 hours.
Ladies in the Big Free Trip express gratitude for gifts from Moore and McLeod and others. Sir John via F Roy Holman, Mothersill Remedy Co., and Britannia Mfg Co support with chocolates, remedies, and costumes for Halifax departure. Several Card of Thanks acknowledge local supporters and friends across Milltown Cross and Cavendish in 1909.
Buffalo special report on Rev. C. W. Skinner addressing educators at a conference. He argues play is deeply rooted in human instincts and cannot be removed from children's development without mangling humanity. He warns that eradicating play would create a nation of idiots and harm the procreative instinct.
Charles Freeman was killed after a picnic at Oakland Park in Pittsburgh. Four of five shots fired from a pistol hit him while he rode with Mrs. Fanny Rodgers. The incident occurred early today and is labeled an assassination. Authorities have launched an investigation into the shooting and motives.
June 7 Winnipeg report says the Manitoba Liberal party select T. C. Norvis of Lansdowne as leader in the provincial legislature. He succeeds C. J. Mickle, recently appointed to the bench, and is described as one of the most aggressive debaters in the house.
Three natives condemned for the murder of Dr. William James, Anthropologist of the Columbian Museum, escaped while being transported toward Pangasinan. They vanished into Neuva Vizcaya mountains, eluding guards at night. patrols pursue but recapture is doubtful.
At New Glasgow on Saturday the 2 40 trot saw seven entries with Devilish Dorothy owned by Dr J T Jenkins winning in 1 14 as the track stayed heavy and slow Arena Belle owned by Dr Strickland placed second in the 2 40 pace among the Island horses. In Toronto Wm T Pipes visits to arrange a timber survey with Dr Fornow and four assistants to map Nova Scotia forests over two summers.
In Isle, Maine, a major blaze last night burned about a hundred twenty five structures near midnight. The estimated loss is 250000 dollars with no serious injuries reported. fire crews battled the flames through the early hours to contain the destruction.
Springfield Illinois June 8 Special The plant of the Decatur Cereal Co at Decatur Illinois one of the largest corn mills in the world was destroyed by fire today Loss about 650000 dollars The fire caused extensive damage to the mill and surrounding facilities with no immediate reports of injuries or cause available.
Yesterday morning a large section of the Queen Hotel roof collapsed after a fire that began in the attic. About fifty guests were affected as twelve rooms were ruined and repairs will take weeks. Loss estimated at $10,000, with insurance partly covering it. Fire origin suspected to be an electrical wire.
In London on June 8 the second Imperial Press Conference met under Reginald McKenna with Foreign Secretary Grey present. Both ministers spoke on the navy. Grey warned that if the navy fails, it will be useless to discuss other subjects and endorsed Lord Rosebery’s recent newspaper address.
Paris June 7 The cabinet approved naval expenditure totaling 600 million dollars over ten years. The plan includes six Danton type battleships, six Republique type battleships, four armored cruisers, and Gambetta type vessels.
Professor George H. Foster of the University of Chicago faced calls to withdraw from the Baptist ministry at a Chicago Baptist meeting led by Rev. Johnstone Myers. Foster’s book The Function of Religion drew sharp criticism for remarks about Bible believers, God, humanity, Jesus, and the Bible, with a suspension of the case until June 14 due to A K Palmer’s objection.
A blaze swept through the West Block office of Ottawa's Minister of Public Works blasting morning mail and department papers from the desk. The fire caused about 6200 in damage and disrupted official work.
Amherst Nova Scotia June 8 Ernest Sterling of St John won a five mile race in 25 minutes 59 seconds in the greatest race ever seen in Amherst against top rivals from the region. Also notes a special train carrying over three hundred delegates from Quebec and Montreal arriving in Moncton for the Catholic Foresters convention over four days.
June 7 report from Acadia Seminary shows Miss Nellie Andrew Summerside and Miss Klora Denton Little River with a successful year. The private exhibit displayed a wide range of high quality art, from watercolors and oils to fabrics, leather, brass, and china. Critics praised her careful, old style technique and craftsmanship across many media.
Montreal June 8 The Montreal Young Men's Christian Association tonight launched a drive to raise 300000 in fifteen days for an annex to the present building and a Westmount branch. The subscription list began with 25000 from Henry Birks.
Chicago markets report on June 8 shows Minard's demand noted with mixed bids for wheat corn and pork futures. The record highlights Sept delivery terms and early price signals amid trading activity.
In Lisbon on June 8 a duel with swords erupted in a local park between Dem ergo Centeno and Count Arseno a former minister over political disputes. Centeno struck his opponent through the third and killed him. Centeno is allied with Dr Jose Aipoim, leader of the progressive dissidents.
Toronto June 7 H. Fish, a Belleville young man, was shot by I W Green an Indian on the Mohawk reserve Sunday. Fish had gone from Belleville to visit Green's step daughter and while feeding his horse Green fired a shotgun wounding him with three shots. Green was arrested and to stand trial June 22.
Market report from Montreal and Toronto notes strong oat demand with Winnipeg prices advancing to 58¾c. Other coarse grains firm though subdued. Wheat, oats and hay prices listed by grade. Western oats up 3c. Ontario and Manitoba wheat ranges given. feed and millfeed prices shown for Toronto and lake ports.
A portrait of Premier Asquith by S J Solomon at the Royal Academy was defaced today by the paste on it of the familiar slogan votes for women. The incident occurred in London as part of ongoing feminist protest activity.
Advertisement fragment notes a farm sale formerly James Mobbs estate on Bungay Road Wheatley River. 75 acres with two large barns and a dwelling in good repair. Farm may be sold with or without the crop. Further particulars through John Mobos. Also various small ads reference employment and lost items.
A cablegram from Melbourne reports the Imperial Government accepting the formal tender for a dreadnought or its equivalent as an appropriation to the British Navy. The message comes from Melbourne on June 8 in a special dispatch.
Fort Frances Ontario June 8 Special Col Steele on a trip of inspection spoke on local militia conditions He blamed the lack of interest on insufficient encouragement from representative citizens He urged that twice as many men should be in uniform.
Boston June 7 government inspectors cracked a Chinese smuggling ring near Boston after years of chatter. The arrest targeted Chinpi a prominent Chinese merchant and the only motor public of that era in that city.
Nominations close for the Charlottetown Driving Park Stake Races to be held September 21 to 23 with five stake classes listed. Entries include 2.50 Class Trot 2.40 Class Pace 2.35 Class Trot and 3 Year Old and Under Trot and Pace, with riders and stables from Charlottetown Summerside North River and more. Temperature noted as forty eight degrees above two at two this morning.
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