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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1906
Page
1
Boston witnesses a record religious demonstration as the new Christian Science temple in the Back Bay district is dedicated. The edifice seats 5,000 with crowds swelling to more than 40,000 from Boston and distant places. Six services were held but many thousands were left outside due to overflow.
Washington June 8 Eastern mails report friction between Briglight merchants and Japanese officials over access to Manchurian markets. The Japanese occupation appears to favor their own merchants, crowding out European goods and controlling transportation routes in Manchuria and Korea.
Police Commissioner Bigham announced a halt to Sunday baseball in Greater New York where admission or contributions are charged until a court decides its legality. He ordered police inspectors in all five boroughs to enforce the prohibition.
London Ontario June 10 Special as Free Church pulpits welcomed visiting Assemblymen Rev Dr Magill of Halifax preached at Assembly Church. Ministers from the Maritime Provinces included Falconer Sedgwick McDonald Mes Arkill. Weather cleared after four days of thunder. The Presbyterian Church of Canada reported fundraising near half a million dollars with women contributing a fifth. Communicants reached nearly a quarter of a million and additions topped fifteen thousand.
Boston June 9 Special Governor Guild Jr. refused the reprieve request for Charles L. Tucker condemned for the murder of Mable Page two years ago. A mass meeting protested the execution with cheering speakers. Attorney Vahey, Tucker's counsel, said after visiting the cell that no power on earth can now save Tucker. He must die.
Special report notes Parliament nearing conclusion of business with prorogation anticipated on the last day of June. Bills likely to pass include Sunday and Usury measures and a telegraph and telephone rate jurisdiction bill. Ministerial pensions may be acted upon as the Foster Cing Mars dispute could last a week pending proof before the Bar of the House.
James McKenna, traveling passenger agent of the Canadian Pacific Railway, has long served the company and is well known in the city and province. His visit during the Home Seekers excursion on the 20th is noted with high regard, and his transfer to Montreal is seen as a promotion though it brings regret in this community. The Guardian and friends wish him continued success and hope to see him return.
London reports John Burns says the Local Government Board asked the Foreign Office to contact the U S State Department to gauge reliability of the Bureau of Industry meat inspection. He noted boneless beef and pork from America are turned into sausages sold as English produce and said action is being taken to ensure local authorities enforce their powers.
The S. S. Etolia, sailing from this port with a cargo for Barry England, ran aground off Cape Sable in fog. All crew are safe. No further details have been released. Cargo value cited at 81 000 dollars.
Fredericton June 10 Special Bishop Kingdon is at death's door with no hope for recovery. A local advertisement promotes Celery King with Ozone coupons offering a free 250 siged package and a remedy claim. Public Drug Co. of Bridgeburg Ontario markets the product and urges readers to ask pharmacists for ozone coupon.
The advertisement promotes a replenishing season at Sandersons & Co offering canned meats fruits and vegetables and summer merchandise. It highlights bargains on dry goods clothing toys and waists with prices and variety aimed at prudent shoppers. The note mentions a wide range of items including boys suits and white waists with discount pricing.
Mischael Levingston of this city was killed while driving in fog when struck by a shaft from another team. He died after being taken to the hospital with the shaft penetrating his heart.
Many users of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy report splendid results though some remain unnamed. The medicine is a household staple for bowel troubles and diarrhea and is sold by all druggists.
Edward Lucan, a young Black man with a prior reformatory term, broke into a widow’s home near Annapolis and assaulted her at night threatening her life. He was arrested after the victim reported the crime, fueling public anger over the dastardly act.
Prominent athletes nationwide find that a hot bath at bedtime opens pores and prepares the skin for Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The liniment, vigorously rubbed into the skin, removes stiffness and soreness and keeps muscles in excellent condition. Sold by all druggists.
Montreal June 8 Steps to extend McGill University medical study from four to five years were discussed at a corporation meeting. A medical faculty resolution urged the change, and a committee was appointed to study methods. A likely effect is for the 1907-08 session, aligning with American and foreign schools where the four year plan is deemed insufficient. Also noted Jews in America plan a 1,060,000 drive for the National Jewish Hospital for consumptives to treat tuberculosis at no charge, sending selected patients to Denver for up to a year of sanitarium care.
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