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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
2
Theo Kensington defies Major Strathmore's bans to witness the Fourth fireworks as Violet Kensington departs with her mother for Long Branch. Theo's secret longing for the mysterious stranger grows while the major's harsh temper and a past bereavement cloud the household.
Theo blushes as a young man greets her at the Hall. He apologizes for startling her and notes Jon will attend so she may meet Major Strathmore who aided them on the bridge. The exchange centers on duty and gratitude.
Readers praise Dr. A W Chase for reliable cures from his ointment nerve food kidney liver pills and more. Letters from John Hroderick A T P Lalame and Mrs W H Fisher claim relief after years of illness and unsuccessful treatment. Ad notes portrait signature appear on genuine boxes and that imitators avoid reproduction.
British American and Japanese troops advance from Tien Tsin toward Pekin with a planned base closer to the capital. Reports say 30,000 of 60,000 allied troops are available for action beyond Tien Tsin while the Pei Ho river is blockaded by sunken junks.
Lord Roberts reports 1200 prisoners surrendered yesterday including commanders Kouz and foutenel. Deploy, Potgieter, and Foubert surrender to Bruce-Hamilton who also seized 1200 rifles, 650 ponies, and an Armstrong gun. A derailment near Frederiksady killed thirteen and wounded thirty-nine. Reports claim distrubances in Pretoria point to English documents implicating MPs. The Boers evacuate Marhadodorp and move toward Lydenburg as telegraphic links are set. Mrs. Botha dines with Lord Roberts in Pretoria.
About three hundred men in the mechanical department of the CP R on the western division were laid off temporarily. Additionally around 250 workers were laid off at the hops on Monday evening and the overall workforce is to be reduced by about half. A large CP R employees meeting was held at Alvert hall to discuss the situation. proceedings were private.
Deputy minister Collinggood Schrieber reports at Sault Ste Marie that far more vessels use the American canal than the Canadian locks. He cites a daily average of about 20 000 tons on the American side versus 8 000 tons through the Canadian canal and notes Canadian shipping uses the US route almost exclusively.
Reports from Belgrade say an assassination attempt occurred as King Alexander rode through the city. It is claimed he was fired upon but not hurt, though the rumor is unconfirmed.
In Ottawa on July 31 Senator Boupee announced resignation from the Senate. Rumor places the vacant seat to be offered to MP Ellis. Also dated Rome July 31 reports a queen regent proclamation announcing a new king and parliament to be convened after the funeral. Warships reportedly head to meet King Victor as Emperor William may attend.
A compact update lists events from London to Winnipeg on August 2. Includes delays in a Cobourg funeral, a shift in Canadian harbor board members, a rejected federation vote in Western Australia, Italy’s king and queen arriving in Monza, a U.S. ambassador appointment, a Massachusetts governor’s acceptance, a Montreal harbor leadership renewal, and a Seattle gold trade record. Also notes a crematory plan in Mount Royal, lightning strikes in Brockville and St John, a wood shop fire in New London, grain yield projections in Springfield, and a Red River survey for navigation improvements.
Dispatches from Pekin and Tien Tsin report legations blocked since mid month with ongoing Chinese attacks. Japanese and allied forces prepare for relief while Shaowu mission station in Foo-Chow reports mob violence and property destruction.
Multiple cities report anarchist activity tied to the Humbert assassination. Plans to kill President McKinley and the Sultan of Turkey prompt security boosts. 24 people are arrested as Bressi confederates. Ottawa notes Hungary official visiting farms before Washington stay. Bank Ville Marie creditors receive first dividend of 65 thousand dollars.
President Melien and Principal Smith along with other officials inspected Northern Pacific lines in Manitoba. A suspension on alleged irregularities occurred at Akat ham ebouts. The heaviest train to reach Winnipeg via CPAE carried 85 carloads totaling 2 FW tons. Condolences flowed from Europe and the United States to the Italian royal family after a severe bereavement as the new king arrived in Corfu, Greece.
Reports from Coburg and London confirm the death of Prince Alfred Ernest Albert Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha second son of Queen Victoria from paralysis of the heart with a cancerous tongue growth. Funeral plans and royal condolences are noted as authorities in Canada and Britain react.
Toronto dispatch reports Pte Hamilton noting mail arrivals and home longing as men prepare for potential action. London war office cites Roberts saying Prinsloo Villiers Crowther capitulated with 1 432 horses 955 rifles and Krupp 9 pounder. some leaders delay claiming independence while Roberts orders resumption of hostilities.
William L. Scott son of the secretary of state and Alice M daughter of Chief Justice Sullivan were married in St Dunstan’s cathedral with Bishop McDonald officiating. The telegram also notes a Cuban general election and other international brief items.
W H Davidson reports Stubbert, Fox Bay settler arrested on theft charges, was held for trial after a preliminary investigation denied bail. He was jailed at Murray Bay, with counsel late to arrive, as officials moved toward Queen's Bench next term.
Canadian Pacific Railway timetable details routes from Montreal to New York and intermediate points including Prairie, Portage, Shoal Lake, Yorkton, West Selkirk, Stonewall, Brandon, Minnedosa, Souris, Prince Albert, Edmonton, and Extonton. Daily and intermediate service patterns listed with days of operation and key termini. James Oborne and E McPherson named as officials.
A Boston Transcript tale recounts a millionaire brewer who plans to vote for a temperance bill. At dinner a guest nearly needs brandy, and the boy declares it would paralyze his blood vessels and kill him. The man values the boy's physiology lesson as a safeguard against drunkenness.
A German scientist argues painters placed angels wings at the shoulders against natural center of gravity. He claims wings belong at the waist for flight. In Winnipeg at an exhibition, Mrs. James Gallagher was burned when her dress caught fire, saved by bystanders with a blanket.
In London on July 27 Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman, Liberal leader in the House of Commons, vowed to resign the leadership after Radicals forced a vote on reducing the secretary of state for the colonies salary. In Yokohama on the same date Russian officials reportedly left Seoul as Japanese reporters accuse Russians of brutality in the fighting at Tianjin.
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