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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1914
Page
1
London reports that yesterday evening papers praise the Birthday Honors list as a wise choice. The Evening Standard notes the government used an unusual method by selecting men who deserve such honors due to peer age distribution concerns.
Henri de Rothschild, a noted physician and charity donor, was wounded in the leg by an assailant who owned a nearby creamery and claimed ruin due to its operations. Five shots were fired, but only one took effect, in front of the Boulevard Cafe tonight.
Batavia reports say an earthquake and storm devastated several islands in North British New Guinea. Hundreds of houses collapsed and natives were drowned as the disaster reached coastal communities.
Classified page full of small ads and notices. Items include fresh lobsters at Stewart's Restaurant on Queen Street, real estate and employments such as a smart boy for bread delivery, Protestant and Montague school teaching positions, and various sales and requests for applications. Numerous ad listings mention contact names and locations like Brighton Road Kent Street and Guardian Office.
In Montreal on June 22 Arthur Lemoyne a dock laborer for Elder Dempster was killed while unloading the steamship Kwarra at the Wider Dempster pier Hochelaga A neighbor Lange became entangled in a rope as the winchman hauled up and dragged Lemoyne off the deck Lemoyne swung against the vessel and fell into the water likely dead before entry into the water.
The Guardian reports Prince Edward Island Chief Justice Wilfred W. Sullivan received the Knight Bachelor title in the birthday honors. Also honored were J A M Atkins K C, Adam Beck, and Dr Thomas G. Roddick of Montreal. some names were omitted in early versions.
In Goderich, June 21 Police Magistrate Kelly remanded for trial Dr A H McKlin Conservative candidate and Rev Jos Elliott on bribery charges raised by Knox Church organist John K E Hunter. Ottawa June 20 Sir Wilfrid Laurier and several ministers to attend Cardinal Begin’s Quebec ceremonies with a public reception on June 22 and banquet on June 24 as private citizens.
In Syracuse New York on June 22 twelve people mostly women and children drowned when a launch struck a submerged log and capsized on the Oswego canal. Nineteen were aboard seven reached the bank safely after a day at Lake Resorts.
Repairs on the American liner New York after a collision with the Pretoria were completed, and she will sail today as scheduled. The second cabin was converted into a dance hall and multiple halls were created for cabin passenger entertainment. Brandon Thomas, author of Charlie's Aunt, died at age 70 in London. he was born October 25, 1839, in Liverpool and was a prominent 28 year stage figure and playwright.
London June 20 Sothebys sale of Anglo-Saxon and English coins realized 5649 dollars. A very fine Wiglaf penny dating to 5 839 A D possibly unique sold for 500 dollars. Other notable pieces included a Canterbury penny of Baldred 206 825 A D at 875 dollars and a rare Ecg er h dlt Kent penny 765 791 A D at 242 dollars.
Peter Rebacci a 19 year old Italian boy linked to a Blackhand murder syndicate was executed at Sing Sing for killing Tony Marrno of White Plains. He had six months reprieve to testify but failed to expose the syndicate. Davis was ill and another stood in. Davis has executed 111 criminals and this was his first miss.
On June 20 in Paris the Anaesthetic Pistol, created by City Chemists during the era of the victorious automobile bandits, was employed to subdue a manic woman. Miles Maignan, an artist, shot herself in her Avenue de Neuilly apartment and menaced neighbors from a window. Police fired without effect until gas anesthesia rendered her unconscious and she was moved to an infirmary.
Irish strike agitator Jim Larkin resigns from the iron transport workers leadership in London. The union has faltered since his failed attempt to rally support in England and now faces a grave crisis.
Canadian Press reports Shamrock IV dazzled in her first spin at Southampton on June 21. Lipton’s new America Cup challenger outpaced the older boat after a rig change from slog to cutter, with canvass changes and lighter keel improving speed though sailing without a centreboard.
Vancouver reports June 22 that Hindus have placed their case in the Courts and may land under a flaw in the regulations.
In a sensational gun battle during the arrest of Lawrence Robinson wanted in Grand Rapids on murder and robbery charges, policeman Thomas Norton was killed. Robinson was shot three times but expected to recover. Separately, in Moncton, Intercolonial Railway workers must obtain 21 jewel watches, replacing the former 17 jewel standard, affecting about 1000 employees at a $31 cost each.
Quebec proceedings reveal conflicting hull positions on the St Lawrence seabed as witnesses describe ship locations, helm orders, and port adjustments. Officers from both ships testify amid interruptions for social events while the inquiry could span several weeks.
The Guardian announces the final four days of its prize subscription drive promising 15000 votes per year’s subscription returned by June 27 at 8 PM. Candidates are urged to boost subs, as near $200 daily could be earned, with the grand prize drawing looming and critics warned against relaxing effort.
The annual June horse races attracted over three thousand spectators to the Charlottetown Driving Park. The program featured Dr Sharper and Oakley H among famed trotters, with multiple heats delivering near record times and close finishes. Winnie M. won the first heat of the 5-heat event, with Winnie M. and Happy George trading near positions in early runs.
The notice reports coastal conditions for Toronto with light to moderate winds and warmer temperatures. High tides occur at 9 46 this morning and 10 28 tomorrow. tonight at 11 41 and tomorrow at 12. Moonrise and moon phases are given with a full moon expected Thursday June 23. The length of today is about fifteen hours and forty five minutes.
The Supreme Court reversed the Eighth Circuit ruling that vows of poverty in Catholic orders were void as contrary to public policy. The decision, issued in Washington, clarifies that religious vows may be binding under law.
Mr. James Lawler of Ottawa and Mr. B. R. Morton of the Dominion Forestry Branch visit Charlottetown for four days ahead of the Halifax convention September 1 to 4. They study farming woodlots and pit props for miners and discuss PEI timber use, forestry plans, and future PEI conditions with Premier Mathieson and Agriculture Commissioner McKinnon. They assess local timber and will report how woodland can boost agriculture, fuel, and streams.
In a brief advertisement Minard's Liniment is touted as a remedy for garget in cows. The notice includes a poetic line and a message from Robert Shaw of Brackley, with pricing and classified placement details for community announcements and meetings.
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