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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1913
Page
1
In West Craig Street a violent confrontation between a 22 year old Joseph Aboud and Henry Smith ended with Aboud stabbed near the heart and Smith arrested. Aboud is in critical condition at General Hospital. Smith faces an attempted murder charge.
Mayor Gaynor urged New York Aldermen to ban end seat hogging in open surface cars. He sent a message noting selfish riders occupy end seats as cars fill, proposing an ordinance making the practice a misdemeanor. Alderman Stapleton reintroduced a nine year old bill to fine ten dollars or six months in jail.
Representative Gallagher of Illinois said a House Rules Committee hearing would occur within a week on his resolution charging monopoly in baseball. He stated six witnesses would suffice and listed potential witnesses from Horace Foogel to officials from New York St Louis Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh and Buffalo.
Delegates from many countries arrive in Ghent to attend the International Congress of Agriculture opening tomorrow and running for a full week. The American commission touring Europe to study farm credits and cooperation will attend, with sessions on breeding planting special crops agricultural engineering forestry and related sciences led by experts.
Toronto June 7 The Congregational Church conference passed a unanimous resolution for church union. This marks the first time the body has approved the step without a single dissenting vote.
Toronto June 7 Prince Albert said Canada was a ripping fine country after his return from Niagara. He objected to crowds trying to snap photographs of him at every stop.
A mosaic of late entries shows cheap ads and notices for printing work maid service lost shawl and private sale. Items include a cent per word ad column note, a composer job, maid wanted, sale of a cottage and lot, and a lost gray shawl with contact hints.
Saskatoon June 8. Sixty nine live foxes valued at $60,000 were collected at North Battleford and passed through the city on the GC P R last night en route to Prince Edward Island.
Boy Scouts from several Oklahoma cities gather in Muskogee to mark the historic trail followed by Washington Irving in 1882. They prepare to hike the country and locate landmarks, many of which have disappeared over eighty years.
Citizens and visitors celebrate the completion of the North Sterling Reservoir and Irrigation Company project. The vast reservoir and ditch system will supply abundant water for 83 000 acres of nearby farmland in Sterling Colorado and surrounding areas.
The Monetary Times cites Canada fire losses in May at 2 125 868 surpassing April and last year totals. Seven fires exceeded 100 000 in damage at North Sydney Moncton Englehart Trenton Gretna Plessisville and Edmonton. Thirty three died in five May blazes, the highest fatality count since July 1911.
Berlin prepares a nationwide celebration for the Kaiser’s 25th year on the throne. A large parade of 380,000 athletes is set for the Grunewald stadium dedication for the 1916 Olympic Games, followed by a levee and daily gala performances through mid June.
Rt. Rev. Michael J. Hoban, Catholic bishop of Scranton, marked his sixtieth birthday with many congratulations. A New Jersey native educated at Holy Cross College in Rome, he was named coadjutor in 1896 and became bishop after Bishop O Haras death in 1899.
Washington D C June 7 Saturday marks the 186th anniversary of the Stars and Stripes as the U S national emblem. West Point and Princeton University commence graduation week with exercises to be held at several colleges nationwide including the University of Illinois. The Imperator, largest ship in the world, sails from Hamburg on its maiden voyage to New York. Mississippi Legislature meets Tuesday to consider issuing bonds of 1 million dollars or more for levee work along the Mississippi River. Delegates from many nations will attend the World Alliance of Young Men's Christian Associations session beginning Wednesday in Edinburgh Scotland. Also scheduled are meetings of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America in Baltimore the National Association of Building Owners and Managers in Cincinnati the Northwestern Association of Dairy Officials in Bismarck North Dakota and the New York State Bankers Association in Ottawa Ontario.
Ottawa reports cabinet members ending session plan summer travel. Premier Borden to likely stay in Ottawa late month then holiday in Nova Scotia or seaside. Several ministers to visit the west on government business, with trips to Ontario Quebec and western provinces. Col Sam Hughes to tour militia camps with General Ian Hamilton.
In Reminiscences of Diplomatic Life Lady MacDonnell recalls boxing the Kaiser's ears in Berlin when he accused her of cheating at checkers. The Crown Prince, a frequent tea guest, reacted with humor and later teased, recalling the incident.
Boston June 7 After a night of deliberation the jury acquitted William W Wood president of the American Woolen Company of conspiracy to injure Lawrence textile workers by planting dynamite. The Atteaux case ended with a partial verdict and Dennis J Collins found guilty on two counts and not guilty on four.
Washington June 7 Postmaster General Burleson marks his fiftieth birthday born June 7 1863. He began public life at twenty two and has served almost thirty years in public office with a brief break. His cabinet appointment ends a fifteen year stint in the Texas delegation to the House of Representatives.
The writer John Howard Payne born in New York 121 years ago is honored as the creator of Home Sweet Home. Payne famed as a wandering poet and actor wrote the song during homesickness for America and 1913 marks its centenary. The tune by Sir Henry Bishop gained popularity after Payne’s masrial Clari the Maid of Milan. Payne died in Africa in 1852, later buried in Oak Hill Cemetery after admirers raised funds to bring his remains back to the United States.
Special to The Guardian from Ottawa June 8. Hon Frank Cochrane minister of railways leaves tomorrow for a tour of the Intercolonial main line from Montreal to Halifax. He will study road conditions firsthand to gauge proposed improvements funded in the recently adjourned session. The Senate's rejection killed a bill to build lease or buy branch lines, delaying expansion and likely raising future costs if sold to private interests.
London June 6 The Spirit of Louis XIV filled the Albert Hall as the Versailles ball drew 500 society guests led by Queen Mary and the Duke of Connaught. Royal impersonations included Louis XIV and consort, with figures such as the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Strelitz and Countess of Dudley. Suspense over suffragette disruption faded as the queen enjoyed the faux royal spectacle and a royal supper followed.
The French steamer Robert Lebeaudy, tied to West River trade, was assaulted by pirates who seized $30,000. A passenger was killed and the engineer and several crew members wounded. Reports say piracy is rising in the South with more vessel attacks.
At the University of Toronto convocation Rev. Daniel Gordon of Queens University Kingston received the honorary Doctor of Laws for church and country service, including work as a pastor in Iowa and Winnipeg and as chaplain in the suppression of the northwestern rebellion. John J Powell of Halifax earned a Master of Laws with first class honors after study in civil and public law and a thesis on the philosophy of property law, also winning the American Law Books prize.
In the Supreme Court Judge Ritchie imposed heavy sentences. Arthur Dorie convicted of attempting to poison his brother drew 14 years in the penitentiary. Samuel Gould led a gang that terrorized Kings County and four burglary convictions earned 14 year terms. William Solgman and Percy Hiler received seven years each. Vernon Solzman and William Nichols, convicted of attempted burglary, drew five and two years respectively.
Fargo observes the twentieth anniversary of the 1893 fire with a mammoth parade of allegorical floats and displays. The blaze devastated forty two city blocks and caused losses of 3 million dollars, but recovery has been rapid and the city is now flourishing in the Northwest.
Washington reports that the senate may block a renewal of 23 arbitration treaties with other nations unless sentiment shifts. A renewal with France was completed but Britain Italy and Spain treaties were not renewed last night. The Panama tolls matter hinders progress.
Julian Hawthorne son of the noted author discusses his two months in Atlanta federal prison. In Good Words he argues a new class of educated prisoners exists and calls for tailored treatment reflecting differences between educated offenders and hardened criminals. He warns leniency may bias toward educated prisoners for the common good.
The piece laments growing jail populations and centralized national power, noting more inspectors and court officials to justify salaries and a pervasive espionage system. It suggests if harsh methods oddly bring reform to prisons, they may be worth the cost despite evoking Russia.
Emily Welding Davison died at Epsom during the Derby as she was trampled by the King's horse. The rider is cited as the first martyr of militant suffrage effort in London.
The 8th and 4th Batteries of the 4th Regiment Heavy Brigade held a morning parade led by Colonel Peake with over 300 officers and men. The march went from the drill hall to Zion Church where Rev G G Taylor delivered a sermon on Luke 7 9 stressing discipline loyalty and allegiance to Christ. A large crowd attended the service.
Montrealers witnessed Nekata Vakar a Russian end his life by leaping in front of a moving car. The motorman failed to stop the vehicle and Vakar was fatally cut. He had previously jumped from a boarding house window six weeks earlier.
Navy Department officials mark the approaching 100th anniversary of Admiral David D Porter birth. Porter, second only to Farragut in rank among Civil War era officers, served 62 years, beginning as a boy. Porter and Farragut were raised together. Porter died February 13, 1891 in Washington.
Lexington Massachusetts prepares for a three day 200th anniversary event highlighted by church services historical exercises and a parade of the Lexington Minute Men and other military groups followed by a battle green review.
Princeton University in New Jersey will begin its 166th commencement with President Hibbin delivering the baccalaureate address in Alexander Hall tomorrow morning. Class day is Monday and commencement day is Tuesday.
Paris reports list Madame Breny of Bethune among Titanic victims. Her husband, after mourning, remarried. he later learned she lived and returned home. He shot his second wife and then killed himself rather than confront the rescued spouse.
Local post officials report official notification that CP R and Allen line mail steamers will bring packets to St John each week this winter. The Royal line and White Star Dominion line will alternate, giving two weekly steamers from winter ports to Halifax. Three Montreal sailings currently operate.
Public notices invite readers to submit announcements and meetings with a per word charge and minimum, and to order typewriter supplies and repairs. An informal tone is offered, while Minard’s Liniment is advertised for diphtheria cures.
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