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Newspaper
Fort Macleod Gazette
Location
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1887
Page
1
Abrogation of CP Rail monopoly debated in Manitoba politics
The Manitoba public pressures Ottawa to remove the monopoly clause from the Canadian Pacific Railway charter, arguing faster shipping and lower rates. The Duluth and Manitoba, Montana Central, and Calgary to Fort Benton routes are cited as potential competitors that could open wheat exports and reduce prices. Local MP D. W. Davis is described as aligned with Northwest interests in Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Manitoba
Northwest
Toronto
Winnipeg
Duluth
Grand Forks
Boundary Line
Hill
Assinaboia Indian Reservation
Chateau County
Sun River Pass
Helena
Great Halls
Devil’s Lake
St. Paul
United
Montana Central
D. W. Davis
Liberal Conservative Convention Nominee Davis Chosen in Calgary
Delegates from Macleod braved bad roads to Calgary on the 27th alt. Frank Strong and Jack Herron handled ribbons. D W Davis was chosen on the fourth ballot by 39 to 1 and hailed with cheers. Supporters urge a thorough canvas and early polls to back Davis through thick and thin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Macleod
Frank Strong
Jack Herron
Harry Taylor
D. W. Davis
Davis
Tribune
Alberta
Rhee
Edmonton district politics and local unrest in Alberta
The piece reports on party maneuvering around Mr. Costigan and Mr. Davis at the convention, a N W M P controversy, and Edward Cutter stalled over a 240.50 debt while en route to England with three children. It notes a Calgary property, a Medicine Hat arrest and release over the debt, a coal shortage in Macleod, and a wry note on winter hardships and potential business ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Travel Costigan
Edmonton
Davis
Gazette
Edward Cutter
England
Calgary
Medicine Hata
N. W
Cutter
Northwest
Calgary Convention Proceedings Elect Davis as Candidate
The Calgary Convention met twice with delegates from Calgary Banff Pine Creek High River Pincher Creek Lethbridge and Macleod. D W Davis won the nomination after four ballots and was proclaimed the choice by the chairman. The body formed the Alberta District Conservative Association and adopted a constitution with officers and rules for representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Banff
Pine Creek
High River
Pincher Creek
Lethbridge
Macleod
Mc. Millard
Calgary Liberal Conservative Association
F. W. G. Haultain
Alberta District Conservative Association
Lucas
McMillep
Collins
John L'neham
J. LR. Costigan
D. W. Davis
H. Bleeker
H. Monroe
Wedding Bells at Steinhkon Ranch as Grier Davis Tie
The Gazette records the wedding of Miss Lilly Grier and Mr. D. W. Davis at Steinhkon s ranch on the Mid Man a River officiated by Rev R Hilton The ceremony included relatives of the bride and a few outsiders The couple received many costly presents and the community offers best wishes for their future happiness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinhkon’s Ranche
R. Hilton
Lilly Grier
James Grier
Sarah
Maggie Grier
D. W. Davis
Cowan
Gazette
Ottawa Cabinet Sworn In and Elections Heating Up
Wissorie radiates news from Ottawa where Mercier's cabinet is sworn in with Premier and Attorney General Mer cier Duha mel Solicitor General Sheyn and others. Ottawa mayoral race sees McLeod Stewart contest amid repeated grounds. Winnipeg curlers dominate St Paul carnival seizing all trophies. Foreign official notes promise warships to aid fishery protection and exclude American vessels. Sir Donald A Smith nominated for Montreal West seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wissorie
Mercier
Duhamel
Sheyn
McShane
Wublie Works
Gagnon
Garneau
Crown Lands
D. A. Ross
M. Turcotte
McLeod Stewart
Ottawa
Winnipeg
St. Paul
Carters
Sutherland
Scarth
Macarthur
James Neppe
Newak
New Jersey
Blackstone
Portland
Maine
Isaac Goldstein
England
Maritime Provinces
Fishery Protection Service
Alexander Campbell
Tupper
Sir John
Donald A. Smith
Montreal West
Rioting in Belfast Quelled by Military as Arrests Rise
In Laxpox dated January 31, reports describe more serious rioting in Belfast on Saturday. The unrest required military intervention to restore order with numerous arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
War talk and riots ripple border area and beyond
Reports from Winsire February 7 describe Big Bear and three Llaves freed from penitentiary while Canada US fishery tensions spark invasion talk. A political melee occurs at a meeting with Tom Carman and Joe Mulholand. George Peat dies from freezing. drink blamed. European officials warn of imminent war with Russia. Cunard lines and others prepare transports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsire
Big Bear
Canada
United States
Everett
New York
Tom Carman
Joe Mulholand
George Peat
England
Roasia
Umbria
Etruria
America
Cunard Line
Alaska
Arizona
Guion Line
Austral
Ormus
Peninsular
Parnell
Bright
Coxcorp
N.H
Boston
White River
Press Opinion on Canadian politics and governance
The Globe and Mr. Blake face questions beyond political purity, urging national development and united sentiment. The piece notes Sir John’s old guard and Blake’s inherited followers as veterans, while new Dominion franchise voters may tilt toward the governing party. A call favors internal police promotions and mothers are urged to use Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Globe
Mr. Blake
Blake
Sir John
Napoleon
George Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mcleod Gazette
E. D. Wood
Liberal Conservative Convention
London Free Press
Telegraphic News
Cable News
Winnipeg Sun
Regina
Illustrated Monthly Journal
Britain
Tug Embrast
J. A. Carman
Star Kidney Pad Company
Victoria Daily Times
McEwan & Cockburn
Main St
E. Walton
Powder Riner Cattle Co
E. W. Murphy
Macleod, Alberta
Ceuta Creek
Raw River
Anderton’s
Pte
H. Bhntlahy & Co
Lethefiege
Alta
Criskos
F. Shaw
25Th Street
Kenneth Campbell
Montreal
Slep
Neio
North-Westers Graend Navigation Co
RAIL
Bncss
Durmore
Grabby Lake
Winnifred
Dunmore
J. Bailey
E. G. Galt
Cowdry Bros., Bankers and Financial Agents
Sterling Exchange
City of London Fire Insurance Co
Cowdry Bros
Bell & CO
Boots & Shoes
Grady
JOS. Nixon
Lebel & Kettles, General Merchants
LE Ducs
PILIS
Tim
Paris
France
Duc
Hedierne Het
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