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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
1
Montreal May Special reports the Federation of Textile Workers mulling a broader strike including all mills in Canada beyond Montreal and Valleyfield. A police hoax drew 200 officers to City Hall while reporters and photographers documented the disturbance.
At noon a man with a valise walked to the wharf near the D A R warehouse, threw the valise into the tide and jumped. An Eastern U S Co employee threw a rope and he clung briefly but sank as the boat reached him. No cry was heard and he showed little struggle. He is believed to be an English immigrant.
Seven prizes of pictures to entrants in the Limerick Competition. The contest closes Saturday. A slim verse may be submitted by anyone who buys thread or spends a hundred dollars. All entries require a little effort and thought. Jas Paton & Co. 5-6drtf.
The Canadian International Boundary Treaty was ratified in executive session by the Senate. It provides for fuller definition and demarcation of the U S Canada boundary without changing existing lines. The notice followed reports from Washington D C on May 5.
A public notice lists a Red Rose group meeting at Lodge Prince Edward 8 O. H. Tuesday May 12 with details readable from the page segment. Guest speakers or specific agenda are not provided in the fragment.
At Fairyland tonight Shaw and Shaw present The Black Four Hundred’s Ball a full vaudeville program including plantation dance new songs and humorous dialogue plus moving pictures An Economical Trip Treasure Island A Little Hero The Twin Brothers Joke and a Maddison illustrated song Shaw and Shaw are noted vaudeville artists known for nightly program changes.
Special report from Fredericton notes inquest into Deputy Surveyor General Flewelling. Premier Hazen and others testified as Flewelling’s long letter was read, revealing a $12,000 shortfall and a manly confession. Cabinet planned dissolution and polling for June eighth, same day as Ontario election.
Trade and shipping notices list vessels entered and cleared on May 4 and 5. Names include Minnie A Reid, Eva May, Edwin A Grozier, Ada Trenholm, Lizzie Catherine, with ports Northumberland McLean Pictou Glace Bay Georgetown and associated schooners.
The ad claims Ferrozone regulates gastric juices and cures dyspepsia by addressing root causes. It cites Portland resident Mr E P Davison praising the product after weight loss and sour risings, and asserts doctors and patients endorse the remedy sold in 50 box units.
Advertisers are reminded that business locals and changes must reach the office by one o clock sharp on each weekday excluding holidays to ensure insertion in the next issue. Late submissions may still appear if they do not interfere with regular news deadlines.
Jere McAuliffe Stock Co returns with an eight day engagement at the Opera House starting Friday night headlined by A Daughter of the People with lavish electric and scenic effects. The program includes high class vaudeville acts such as Bohee and Hyers the Colored Queens of Song and ventriloquist Al Wilson plus contortionists aerial acts and baton artistry. Sale of seats opens today as the company arrives on the steamer Neathumberland with all scenery and effects to follow.
Classified notice seeking a smart boy with fair education to learn printing and milk on a farm. Apply to W. A. Mutch in Hopeton with a brief description by April 16.
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In a brief notice from Oronto, a medical ad touts Pazo Ointment as guaranteed to cure itching, blind, bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days, with money refunded if it fails. Weather notes mention moderate to fresh winds and fair conditions with slight temperature rise.
David Coll of Charlottetown visited Moncton on Monday and met Howard O'Brien and George Wilson at a notorious resort. Wilson sold liquor to Coll, who was left $80 poorer. Wilson received 30 days in jail. the others face charges or detention. Coll, 70, is unaccounted for the missing $80.
Vaudeville at Wonderland features Miss Lind Miss Hayes and Rob G Jewette in the Cyclone Dance and The Dancing Dolls act with The Dance of the Demon as a highlight. The review praises the trio for charm skill and visual spectacle and urges tonight’s show. Also notes poison case and local ads.
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