26 May 1921
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
1
A column argues for unified government service with loyal public servants and merit based advancement. It notes safeguards against overloading departments and stresses that talented party loyalists can be effective public servants while warning against mutinous dissent within the workforce.
Carter & Co. received a carload of heavy white seed oats for sale at a low price. Notices announce drills and meetings across communities, including public welfare talks by Miss MacMahon and Dr. Harry Johnson, church lectures, auctions, and Red Cross enrollment efforts in Murray Harbor and surrounding areas.
White Banner Seed Oats just arrived at A Horne & Co with limited quantities available. Buyers urged to order quickly to secure stock.
Dundass mourns the death of John Neil McLeod at seventy three after a brief illness. He leaves a sorrowing widow and seven sons and three daughters including Neil J and Elliott R of Seattle and Alex Sterling of Vananda. A Presbyterian elder, he supported the Liberal Conservative party for thirty years and a large funeral was held April 27 conducted by Rev. McGowan. Pallbearers included Norman Mc Swain Allan McDonald James Duncan and others.
In St John New Brunswick on May 25 a notice of motion was served asking the Supreme Court chancery division to rescind or vary an injunction that bars seizure of liquor brought to St John. The motion targets the chief inspector and the attorney general with Montreal firms McIntyre Ltd and J J Bradley as respondents.
Moncton New Brunswick May 26 Ralph Oblen a 19 year old lad was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary by Judge Steaves for a serious crime involving two young schoolgirls.
Flat River family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Miss Bessie Malone and Mr Harry Cummings spent Sunday in Tryon. Miss A G Legge of Halifax left after a few days in the city. Mr J M Robbe departs for a flying trip to Toronto and Montreal to open a gents store on Great George Street. Mrs Y B MacDougald and daughter Mary head to Saltburn Sask after wintering with Mr and Mrs A J MacNeill. Rev J A Greenlees attended Rev Dr Fullerton’s funeral and will go to Toronto for the General Assembly end. he will be accompanied by Mrs Greenlees and by Rev A L and Mrs Reggie Parkdale Presbyterian Church.
Sir Arthur Meighen Canadian Prime Minister visited Fredericton on May 25 and was greeted by Mayor Reid with an illuminated address and a bouquet for Lady Meighen. He becomes the first Canadian premier to visit since 1887 before departing by private car toward Ottawa.
The excerpt notes that many people celebrate a leader for his character and abilities while some who reject his views still praise his personal qualities and public gifts.
Paris May 25 Premier Briand told deputies that there is no reason to occupy the Ruhr as the Silesian issue has shifted. He warned occupation without Allied support would amount to abandoning the Versailles treaty.
A five hour clash between police and civilians near Newport County Mayo resulted in the death of one policeman and wounding of an inspector. Reinforcements were outflanked by civilians who pursued them, wounding another.
A Tryon Baptist Church gathering heard Rev J W Beeson and Dr Harry Jan praise health efforts and the Red Cross Membership enrollment drive. Chairman Dr J F Martin endorsed the campaign as a canvassing committee led by J J MacDonald of Pinette organized plans for a large local membership.
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