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Fort Macleod Gazette

Location

Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada

Date

Dec 14, 1900

Page

7

Winnipeg Mayoralty Vote Sees Arbuthnot Win In Tight Contest

Winnipeg civic elections yield John Arbuthnot as mayor by 765 votes over Alderman Ross. Mayor Wilson trails with 621. Aldermen chosen for six wards and school trustees named. ratepayers reject several bylaws though subway and market square paving gain broad support. Suburban stations by law were overwhelmed.

Winnipeg John Arbuthnot Ald. Ross Wilson L. E. Chaffey John Russell J. T. Latimer J. G. Harvey D. D. Woods Tham Market Square

Major General Interfered In Provincial Election Event

Quebec December 12 A major general cancelled an arrangement for the Royal Canadian Regiment band to play at the drill hall during the provincial election results. Col Wilson had organized the event with Ernest Pacaud and the bandmaster had agreed. Lt Gobell called the act stupid and senseless and predicted future departures like others.

Quebec Col. Wilson Ernest Pacaud R. C.I Pacaud Gobell Feneral

Canadians Bid Farewell to Royal Canadian Regiment in London

The Royal Canadian regiment leaves London for Liverpool after a farewell by Lord Strathtorn and Mount Royal. Crowds greet the troops with cheers as women and girls wave from station to station. In Liverpool the reception is praised by Justice Bucknell, and Major Buchan speaks for the Royal Canadians before the ship Champlain sails home next morning.

London Royal Canadian Regiment Liverpool Scots’ Guards Rilway Station Lord Strathtorn Mount Royal Canada Justice Bucknell Assizes Buchan Exchange

Wind Breaks and Shelter Talks Across North West

Ottawa reports E Stewart chief inspector of timber and forestry will attend the American Forestry association meeting in Washington. He will study U S plans to encourage tree planting in the West and Northwest and return to address meetings on wind breaks and shelter beds in Manitoba and the North West Territories.

Ottawa E. Stewart Gonne Washington American Forestry Association United States Stewart Department of Forestry Northwest States Manitoba North- West Territories Northwest

Brutish bye elections in London and surrounding areas

In London and surrounding districts several Conservative candidates were re elected with no opposition. Sir AL Achundflood holds West or Wellington in Somerset, St John Brodrick keeps Guildford in Surrey, and Captain E G Peetyman wins Woodbridge in Suffolk, all as Conservatives.

London AL Achund- Flood House of Commons West Or Wellington Somersette St. John Brodrick Guildford Surrey E.G. Peetyman Woodbridge Suffolk

Battle Continues Between Knox and De Wet

London December 12 The clash between General Knox and General De Wet persists with shifting forces. Poor telegraphic lines hinder clear reports though officials hint at British gains. Military chatter notes Knox’s troopers may have three horses each and fresh remounts to sustain pursuit.

London

Farmers Elevator Burns at Alexander Manitoba

The Farmers' elevator at Alexander Manitoba burned to the ground yesterday at 6 am. The cause is unknown. The structure contained about 18 000 bushels of wheat insured for market value. The building was insured for 5 000 dollars. The books were saved.

Alexander Man

International Roundup of Obits Politics and Business

Field Marshal Lord Roberts sails for England with wife and daughter aboard the Canada. Ex-Alderman Hanbury declares mayoral bid opposing A C Fraser. Theodore Wallert pleads guilty to murder of wife and five stepchildren. Earl of Harrowby dies after title succession in 1900. Dutch government refuses arbitration in Transvaal crisis. Dominion plans S$20 000 for Col Otter. Canadian troops to sail from Lake Champlain area. Hamilton notes central market salary dispute. Alderman resigns. Standard Oil buys Pacific Coast Oil interests for about a million dollars. British armored cruiser Cressy sets record at 26 knots. James Parker pardoned after serving six years of a thirteen year sentence.

German General Heads to Vienna to Present Field Marshal Baton

Berlin dispatch reports General Gount Truelson-Slaezler begins journey to Vienna to deliver the interim field marshal baton from Emperor William to Emperor Franz Joseph, symbolizing military rank and alliance.

Berlin Klajor Gount Truelson-Slaezler Vienna Francis Joseph William

Norwegian rail contract awarded to two steel firms

Christiana reports the government assigns the entire steel rail contract for the state railways this year totaling 11,8900 tons to the Pennsylvania and Maryland Steel companies. London notes Lord Mount Stephen, ex-president of the Canadian Pacific railway, donated £25,000 to the Aberdeen infirmary to clear its debt.

Christiana Pennsylvania Maryland Steel Companies London Lord Mount Stephen Canadian Pacified Railway Aberdeen Aberdeen Infirmary

Ontario winter fair opens with crowds from Canada and US

Guelph Ont December 12 The Ontario winter fair opens this morning in a large building packed with stock of all kinds. The city is crowded with visitors from across Canada and the United States.

Guelph Ont Canad United States

Calgary Rancher Slaying Suspect Bound For Trial

Frank Smith has been committed for trial for the murder of rancher J. 8. Poengirare. The preliminary trial evidence was inconclusive but Magistrate Crispin Smith ruled enough had been shown to proceed with the trial.

Calgary Frank Smith Poengirare Crispin Smith

Landslide Floods Heligoland Island Houses and Flooding

December 12 report from Christiana notes another serious landslide in Heligoland. Thirty houses were engulfed and a large portion of the island has been under water for three days. Relief efforts have not yet begun and total losses are undetermined.

Christiana Heligoland

Drought Casts Mixed Crop Outlook Across Australia

Ottawa reports a silver outlook for crops in New South Wales with drought relief needed soon to prevent bread shortages and hinder exports. Wheat cut for hay reduces supplies while Victoria and South Australia look toward better prospects.

Ottawa New South Wales Victoria South Australia

Somerville Granted Divorce Over Adultery Claim

London December 12. Mr George Joblin Somerville was granted a decree of divorce from Marion Somerville and £1500 damages against Earl Russell, whom the defendant was accused of adultery with. No defence was entered on Mr Somerville's side.

London George Joblin Somerville Marion Somerville Earl Russell Somerville

Royal Electric Plant Sold to Canadian General Electric

The Royal Electric company directors ratified the sale of the manufacturing plant to Canadian General Electric and the transfer was completed. The Canadian firm plans to expand the plant’s operations moving forward.

Montreal Royal Electric Company Canadian General Electric Company

Police Chief Hughes Resigns in Montreal

Lieut Col Hughes submits his resignation as chief of police citing ill health and undeserved attacks. The letter was tabled and will be accepted, with Lieut Col Rev D O likely to receive the appointment.

Montreal Hughes Rev. D. O

Marlborough Appeal Dismissed by Court in London

London Dec 12 The appeal court dismissed the Marlborough appeal and upheld Judge Byrne in the chancery division. The Duchess of Marlborough formerly Louise Hammersty of New York and now Lady William Bereutors receives a jointure of £1509 per year.

London Nec Duke of Marlborough Byrne Hizn Court of Justice Duchess of Marlborough Louise Hammersty New York William Bereutors

A Smile Reflects a Light Heart

A short reflection notes that a smile mirrors inner warmth. It links joy to outward expression and suggests kindness brightens daily interactions.

Nepotism in British government dodges reform in Commons

In London December 11 Conservative Mr Bartley moved an amendment to the address urging regret that Lord Salisbury had placed many relatives in government offices. He warned nepotism harms inquiry into South Africa army failures and public service. A Balfor reply defended birth and government competence. The amendment failed 230 to 128.

London Bartley House of Commons Lord Salibury South Africa A. J. Balfour Lord Salisbury

Ottawa Cabinet Sets Feb 6 Session For Speaker Election

Ottawa reports the cabinet agreed to summon parliament for Wednesday February 6 to elect a speaker and dispatch business. Authorities say the session is not expected to be lengthy, with good reasons noted for concise proceedings.

Ottawa

Railway Disaster Injures Twenty at Grey's Ferry Station

Twenty persons injured in a Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore railroad accident at Grey's Ferry West Philadelphia. An empty box car jumped the track, derailing express passengers bound for New York. Emma Dougherty of Chester had both legs broken and is in critical condition. Ella Little of Chester was seriously injured.

Philadelphia Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Grey's Ferry West Philadelphia Washington New York Emma Dougherty Chester Ella Little

Bridge collapse in Lux emburg Express train plunges into stream

An express train collapsed a bridge at Di ferdingen in the grand duchy of Lux emburg today, sending the cars into the river. Five people were killed and eight injured badly.

Cologne Diferdingen Grand Duchy of Luxemburg

Collision near Cordova to Belmez claims seven dead

A railway collision between Ovjo and Pacar on the Cordova to Belmez line kills seven and injures twelve. Authorities report multiple fatalities and injuries, with emergency crews aiding at the scene.

Madrid Ovjo Pacar Cordova Belmez

Trains Collide Near Richmond Leaves One Dead

A head on collision between two freight trains two miles below Richmond Sunday night killed Fireman Rob Boyd and injured three other men.

Richmond Rich Aroud Rob Boyd

Cumberland accommodation collision in Rankin kills man

In Pittsburg on December 11 a Cumberland train hit a Union Traction car at Rankin. One man was killed instantly, his wife gravely injured, and their baby seriously hurt. A score of passengers suffered serious injuries.

Pittsburg Cumberland Baltimore & Ohio Railway Union Rankin Ian

Murderer Beheaded After Long Flight in Sweden

Philip Nordlund was executed by beheading in Westeraas Sweden this morning after being convicted for a May 187 last on the Prins Carl steamer. He killed seven men and wounded six others before escaping by boat to Koping. The condemned man chanted a psalm as he faced the block.

Westeraas Sweden Philip Nordlund Prins Carl Quicksand Koping

Belleville musician Weory F Chalaupka dies at 50

Weory F Chalaupka a well known musician and member of the Masonic order died yesterday in Belleville Ontario aged 50. The obituary notes his local prominence and fraternal affiliation.

Belleville, Ont Weory F. Chalaupka Masonic Order

Manchu Secretary Arrested in Shanghai for Boxer Ties

A Shanghai dispatch reports Li Hing Chang's Manchu secretary Yihe was arrested by order of Field Marshal Count Von Walder See on charges of communicating with the Boxer rebels.

London Shanghai Li Hing Chang Yihe Count von Walder- See

Battle rages in South Africa between Knox and De Wet forces

London reports a great battle is ongoing in South Africa with British troops commanded by General Knox clashing with Boer forces led by General De Wet. The action intensifies as reports filter in from the theater of operations.

London South Africa General Knox General de Wet

Gas Explosion Buries Men in Aspen Tunnel Collapse

Salt Lake dispatch reports a gas explosion in a new railroad tunnel near Aspen Wy. Four men killed, three seriously wounded, three slightly. Coroner and undertakers proceeding to the scene as details remain scarce.

Salt Lake Utah New Railroad Aspen Wye

Ground to earth the sharpest blade defeats its edge

A compact observation notes how even the finest blade dulls when ground to earth, illustrating a truth about resilience and decline.

Patterson Guest At Berlin Ri deau hall and world briefings

Ottawa reports ex lieutenant governor J C Patterson as guest at Ri deau hall in Berlin on December 10. Census figures show Berlin population 1,884,345, up from 1,677,304 in 1895. Several Gulf Colorado Santa Fe bridges near Sapulpa destroyed by strike sympathizers. Erle steamer coal-short, 27 days at sea, crew burned sugar to reach Philadelphia. Uriah Burnap found dead in Brooklyn home with revolver nearby. Harlech Castle mutinies aboard with police aboard. Virtue Mining offers 200000 for the Old Virtue mine no longer in operation.

Berlin Hias Kansas City Sapulpa Halifax Erle Hamburg Philadelphia

McCoy divorce case and Christmas marriage plans

London reports Nid McCoy confirms his wife Marguerite Corneille has won a decree of divorce. He says the marriage will take place in Paris or New York on Christmas Day.

London McCoy Marguerite Corneille Paris New York

Woman Run Over by Electric Car in Detroit

Windsor report of Miss Annie Mc Brayne of Botany Elgin county run over by an electric car in Detroit on Saturday evening. Both legs were cut off and death followed within hours though she never lost consciousness. Stratford note of D L Cave Dominion immigration agent dying yesterday in Columbus Ohio at age 59. Word reached his brother in Windsor yesterday.

Windsor Annie McBrayne Botany Elgin County Detroit Stratford D. L. Cave Dominion Immigration Columbus Ohio

Duke of Westminster to wed Miss Shelagh West in notable alliance

London reports the Duke of Westminster is engaged to Miss Shelagh West daughter of Col Cornwallis West. If married he will become brother-in-law to Mrs. George Cornwallis West Lady Randolph Churchill.

London Duke of Westminster Shelagh West Col. Cornwallis-West George Cornwallis-West Randolph Churchill

Ames Town Agricultural College Fire Destroys Main Building

Fire burned the boiler room and destroyed the main building at the Ames Town Agricultural College. The blaze damaged nearby structures and caused losses estimated between 50 000 and 175 000 dollars.

Des Moines Town Agricultural College Ames

Johnston & Creamer Livery Stable Destroyed by Fire

In Qu Appelle last night the large livery stable owned by Johnston and Creamer burned down. The buildings were insured and a strong wind aided the blaze. Town residents fought the fire to prevent further spread.

Qu Appelle Johnston & Creamer

Thief Steals Nelson Relics From Greenwich Naval Museum

A thief entered the Great Painted Hall at Greenwich hospital naval museum and took Nelson relics including the admiral’s watch medals and gold sword ornaments. The loss is regarded as irreparable and irreplaceable.

London Greenwich Hospital Nelson

British Officer Finishes English Journey to Sail for New York

London reports Lt.-Mr. Sankey completes a lengthy English tour, has been singing to soldiers in the Midlands York and Scotland, and will sail next week on the Kaiser Wilhelm to New York for an extended tour of American cities.

London Mr. Sankey Midlands York Scotland New York

British Fleet Officers Play Football and Tennis in Lisbon

Lisbon reports officers of the British fleet enjoyed a day of sport with the king among the tennis players. A banquet at the naval arsenal will host 26 guests, mostly British and Portuguese naval officers, before the squadron sails home to Snorrow.

Lisbon Ato Snorrow

Deputations Seek Clemency for Gillies Conspiracy Conviction

On Saturday two deputations waited before Judge Hall urging clemency for D. J. Gillies convicted of conspiracy in the cold storage frauds. One group came from Cornwall, Gillies’s residence, the other from the board of trade.

Montreal Judge Hall D. J. Gillies Cornwall McGillis Board of Trade

German Emperor to Visit American Stock Farms for Horses

Berlin reports that Emperor William plans a special envoy tour of notable American stock farms to purchase saddle and carriage horses for the imperial stables. The emperor personally completed his census form, noting his titles as German emperor and King of Prussia.

Berlin William Prussia

Gond's new cabinet endorsed by public opinion in St Johns

Public opinion warmly endorses Gond's cabinet in St Johns Nild. The cabinet shows a strong mercantile representation signaling broad support for Gond and gloom for Reid and the Marine faction. A by election for new departmental heads is set for December 21.

St. Johns Mr. Gond Reid Marine Combination

Lost in a Bitter Gale: Iron Ore Barge Charles Foster Sinks

A Lake Erie gale sank the iron ore barge Charles Foster ten miles off Erie at four this morning. Eight men and women aboard perished including Captain John Bridge and two unknown mates, with Port Austin crew Robert Woods and William Kelly among the deceased. The Foster carried 1500 tons of ore. no distress signals were sent and neither cargo nor hull were insured. Captain Ashley of the Iron Duke reported a massive sea collapse as the ship disappeared nose first. Rescue efforts found no survivors.

Cleveland Erie Lake Erie Charles Foster John Bridge Robert Woods William Kelly Port Austin Mich Cook May Detroit Foster James Corrigan Duluth Ashley Iron Duke

Only Five Conservatives Remain in Montreal Assembly

Montreal dispatch notes later returns show only five Conservatives among 74 legislative members. Joseph L'Heureux says he is a Liberal not Conservative while Napoleon Lemay declares he ran as an independent and will support the government. The Parent government will hold a majority of 64.

Montreal Legislative Assembly Joseph L'Heureux St. Johns Napoleon Lemay Lotbiniere

Kerr and Wells Die in Virginia and Roanoke

Hamilton notices report the death of A. R Kerr head of A. R Kerr & Co in Salem Virginia on Saturday and of Professor Simon Causen Wells senior faculty member at Roanoke College who died here on Saturday.

Hamilton A. R R. Kerr A. R. Kerr & Co Eeu Wes Salem Simon Causen Wells Roanoke

Arrival of Lord Hopetown in Adelaide

Adelaide reports Lord Hopetown governor of the commonwealth of Australia has arrived in the city on December 10 with welcoming ceremonies planned by local officials and residents.

Adelaide South Australia Lord Hopetown Commonwealth of Australia

Kipling Couple Leave Southampton for South Africa

Mr and Mrs Rudyard Kipling departed Southampton this evening aboard the steamer Tantalon Castle headed for South Africa, marking the start of their journey.

London Pec Rudyard Kipling Southaspton South Africa

Churchill to Tour U S with Boer War Lectures

Winston Churchill arrived in New York aboard the steamship Lucania and will deliver a series of lectures in the United States on the Boer War. The visit includes engagements across the country starting this week.

New York Wec Winston Churchill

Queen Wilhelmina Receives Mr. Kruger in Private Audience

The Hague December 10 Queen Wilhelmina met Mr Kruger in a private audience avoiding ceremonial fanfare due to his incognito status. A court official escorted him to the royal palace in a state carriage.

the Hague Wilhelmina Mr. Kruger Neuer Royal Palace

Fire damages Baltimore Bargain House stores

A blaze broke out around 3 a.m. at the Baltimore Bargain House, Nos. 212 to 220 West Baltimore Street. Fire damage to the building and stock is reported large, with the firm said to maintain a substantial stock worth from $500,000 to $1,000,000.

Baltimore Nbaltimore Street

Rossland Evening Record Ends After Labor Turmoil

Rossland British Columbia paper the Rossland Evening Record ceased publication on Saturday. Established in February 1895 it was the oldest newspaper in the Kootenay region. The suspension followed a labor troubles boycott that the Record refused to back down from and never recovered.

Rossland B. C

Tragic Duck-Hunt Fatality Leaves Ontario Father

William D. D. Howell 35, a North Fredricksburg farmer, died instantly near Elay bay when his gun discharged as he attempted to draw it toward himself during a duck hunt. He left a wife and three young children.

Napanee Ont William D. D. Howell Fredicksburg Elay Bay Howell Tie

Duke and Duchess of York to visit United States

London reports from Liloyd's 9 Weekkly that the Duke and Duchess of York will tour the United States on their return from Australia, traveling via Canada.

London Liloyd Duke and Duchess of York United States Australia Canada

River flooding in Brussels suburb swamps city area

Heavy rain caused the Senne to overflow its banks flooding Brussels suburbs and parts of the city. Rue Du Cercle is submerged leaving residents imprisoned in homes and some livestock drowned.

Brussels

Telegraph Telegrams Condensep From Toronto to London

Telegram summaries report a Toronto merchant dead from heart disease at 70, London society notes Leo Victoria Queen appointments to Britain’s foreign posts, and other dispatches from Dublin Munster Duluth and Ottawa. Incendiary case in Dublin, captain claiming year round Great Lakes navigation, and a fatal dog attack in Collingwood. Queen Victoria health concerns stir British court circles with reports of Empress likely cancer.

Duluth Minn Capes B. Inman Montreal Chamber of Tik Inman Great Lakes New York Quien Windsor Empress Precter

Anti Jewish play provokes chaotic audience scene

In St Petersburg Pec 1 an anti Jewish play titled Uh tes trabandists sparked an extraordinary demonstration as audience members protested and hurled missiles forcing the stoppage of the performance. Montreal plans New Year services across four centers with Bishop Bond expected to issue a pastoral note soon.

St. Petersburg Pec Stejr Ped Montreal Fleet Bond

Local stir as satire figure draws crowd in Cimiesz sprint

Vague notes describe a satirist feared in France appearing in Cimiesz, causing excitement among locals and business owners. Absence from the area in recent springs fuels speculation about his visit.

Tee Cimiesz Viera Cansei France

Seattle youth Seaton in fatal family attack at Southpark

In Seattle Washington on December t Wera Seaton 22 attempted to kill a family at Southpark nine miles free by attacking with an axe. He smashed the heads of four people, shot one in the back, and then tried to kill a deputy sheriff before being shot twice by Deputy Sheriff Kelly.

Seattle Wash Wera Seaton Jersefly Decatur Southpark Miles Free Tally Kelly Te Fe Emo

Telegraph Operators Face Union Tensions in St Paul Dispatch

A fragmented report from St Paul notes telegraph operators in Nor Tacifice represented by a Dec. group consider work disputes. They express concerns over pay and a proposed 100 line telephone system, while other lines hint at leadership changes and reactions to road operations.

St. Paul Dec Eee Paul Wapres Cress Times

Montreat Chief Justice to Return to Ottawa

Sir Hew Strong, chief justice of Canata, has had extended treatment for rheumatism at Royal Victoria hospital. His health has improved and he will return to Ottawa at once.

Montreat Hew Strong Canata Royal Victoria Hospital Ottawa

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