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Newspaper
Hamiota Herald
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
2
October 5 reports a Vietconiet victory wave with 12 Liberal seats won and a net Unionist gain in London totals. Ministers claim 357 seats declared with Ministerialists 72 Liberal 72 Nationalists 45. Notable results include Stanhopes loss at Burnley and Chamberlain ally East Birmingham victory.
Telegrams report multiple incidents across North America on October 5 including Nome ballpox outbreak, Ontario and Quebec governance notes, Montreal sugar price relief talks, and a Burlington train hold up near Council Bluffs with a death and an Express Messenger shot.
Denver irrigation engineer M. George G Anderson, renowned for the Canadian Northwest Irrigation Company's ninety mile canal in Southern Alberta, is engaged by C F Rh to survey a broader project. Water would come from the Bow River, aiming to ease the region's drought limits and open hundreds of thousands of acres to settlement. Early construction could start next season if surveys proceed on schedule.
Portage to Prairie reports a North Pacific Lake branch worker, John Wilson, crushed when a work train backed up as he tried to board a tender near Oakland. The Scotland native, about 80, had just been paid off and planned to leave Oakland. Body taken to McKillop Undertaker. funeral to be held.
Hazelton reports no change in strike status with similar idle workers. An early attempt to dynamite mine worker Michael Zulick’s house caused limited damage. Shenandoah notes Reading company offers ten percent wage increase with arbitration. Norristown puddlers accept a one dollar per ton wage cut, ending six months idleness as fires resume.
In Lord Strathcona"s corps at Machadodorp the following wounded are listed: Trooper D Burnett forehead and 266. F C Whitley chest and hand. Also from Hamilton an eleven year old, Willie Dunn, escaped St John’s Industrial School in Toronto and stole a horse, driving back to Hamilton. he will be returned to the school.
Toronto report describes a 23-year-old woman, well educated and apparently wealthy, found dead from asphyxiation in a west end residence rented under a Mrs Hall. She lived alone with a colored servant girl who refuses to cooperate. Gas jets in the room were found turned on. the death is suspected to be self-inflicted. An inquest will be held.
Edward Saucier former Grand Trunk conductor and Windsor Electric Light worker fell from a bedroom window to the sidewalk forty feet below last night. A Detroit woman identified as Mrs Butler visited him nightly and was in the room before he fell but left after warning another tenant. She has since vanished and no trace has been found.
Montreal reports Mrs Join Neville was shot in the neck on her back porch on Plateau Street. She was seriously wounded but not deemed likely to die. The assailant remains unknown with no clues at present.
In Houston Texas on Sept 30 deputy sheriff Paul Sloan was shot and killed yesterday while protecting a Black man from a mob seeking vengeance. The officer died at the scene after exchanging gunfire with the assailants.
Winnipeg reports a early morning blaze at Carman gutted the large general store of Messrs. Hill and Mallory known as the Big White Store. Discovered before 4 o'clock the fire consumed the building and contents valued about $12,000, with the adjoining Duafferin Leader block slightly damaged.
Dispatches from Kumortte and London recount heavy fighting with Ashanti forces at Abu Asu and Isansu. Col Wilcox’s column captured positions, burnt villages, and sustained casualties including Major Mellis and Capt. Luard. A flying column pursued the retreating foe as Boers and Natal volunteers face delays and reassignments amid Cape governance and Kitchener’s continued command in South Africa.
London reports the total 256 MPs elected: Conservatives 161 Unionists 29 Liberals 39 Nationalists 27. Unopposed returns include prominent figures Beach Chamberlain and John Dillon. Opposition gains three seats yesterday, widening their net to three. Unionists 212 Liberals and Labor 49 Nationalists 28 have been elected, with Kier Hardy and Richard Bell of Labor winning yesterday.
Melbourne is designated the capital of the confederated colonies and also the capital of Victoria. Situated on the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay, it is the largest city with a 1891 population of 490,896 including suburbs. The city serves as a major sea port with thriving commerce and manufactures, exporting gold wool hides and other goods, and hosts landmarks like the university museum mint exhibition building parliament houses and treasury. It was settled in 1835.
Toronto on October 4 reports the death of ex Alderman A G Frankland. Born in Lancashire in 1834, he came to Canada at age 20 and became a meat trade figure, famed as the founder of the Canadian cattle export trade.
Halifax reports the steamer Ida ho will arrive directly with the Canadian contingent returning from South Africa. Furness Withy & Co local agents for the Wilson line were instructed to arrange reception of the vessel at this port.
Winnipeg October 4 William Stephen president of the County of Virden Agricultural Society reports the Paris exposition commissioners confirm a grand award for his barley and other grain collection.
Sir Henri Joly de Lotbiniere lieutenant governor of British Columbia and Lady Joly arrived in Ottawa to day en route to Victoria. A large crowd met them at the depot to extend greetings and shake hands.
Washington dispatch reports Seattle, Washington, reaching a population of 80871, up 52 percent since 1890. The census data comes as part of a multi-city roundup noting demographic shifts and local conditions across North America.
James O. Weat, owner worth about 350000, was found dead in a vacant 2012 Fifth avenue house. He lived at 147 West 27th street with wife and five children. No signs of violence or robbery. furniture present only his belongings. Cause of death undetermined by surgeon. He was seventy years old.
Prince Ching also known as Yih Kwang stands as a leading Chinese figure admired by foreigners. Described as educated, kindly, and personable, he rose from a prince imperial of the third order to a first order prince for his eminent state service. He is a little over 50 years old.
John B. Hudson, president of the American Bell Telephone Company, died suddenly at the Boston and Maine Railroad station in Beverly Farms while awaiting a train on October 2. The death occurred at the busy transit hub, dispatching shock through the industry and local community. Hudson had led Bell Telephone through pivotal growth years and was a prominent figure in communications.
Company F. 28th U. 8th Regiment stationed in the Philippines was surprised by two natives on the Marinduque coast. After hours of fighting the Americans surrendered.
A husband waiting for his wife at a bargain sale becomes a notable scene, reflecting thrift culture and shopper dynamics centered on a crowded store event. The article highlights the husband’s patience amid bargain-hunting crowds and the social tension of consumer crowds.
Up to midnight 178 Unionists 35 Liberals and 20 Nationalists have been returned. Liberals gain six seats and Conservatives three with a net opposition gain of one. London Manchester and Salford favoured the government. John Burns and T Lough are the only Liberals elected in London. Galway City also shows a government gain with Martin Morris beating F Leamy by 882 to 763.
A severed head found in Cedar Lake after being packed in lime bears a silver tooth plate with two wired incisors, the sole clue to identity. Experts will examine bones, while Sheriff Lawrence suspects the remains may be Pearl Browne, murdered in Covington, Kentucky years ago.
Milner Walker wagon works and the malleable iron works employing 300 men shut Saturday due to insufficient capital. The Windsor Ontario plant, created by Hi ram Walker and Win Milner, was capitalized at 133000 dollars. Walker left 125000 dollars to Detroit hospital funds, but charters prohibit hospital enterprises. Capitalists are reportedly prepared to acquire hospital stock and fund plant expansion at Walkerville, with action expected soon.
London reports France sent a circular note to the great powers agreeing to obtain satisfaction for the anti foreign attack. It urges the Pekin minister to begin negotiations on other questions. The note also proposes banning arms imports into China, fortifying the Pekin sea approaches, and maintaining legion guards.
Ottawa October 3 reports counterfeit Molson currency in circulation. Bank officials warned weeks ago but merchants were duped and several victims brought in counterfeit notes. About fifteen people passed the bogus money at the bank, losing cash and goods.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston with 300 members, led by the Salem Cadet band, arrived in Montreal and were welcomed by Mayor Prefontaine. A provisional battalion escorted them to Windsor. they stay three days. In New Westminster a lacrosse game saw the New Westminster team beat the Winnipegs 11 to 0 before about 5,000 spectators.
New York on October 3 Xavier Bar Mes shot his brother Louis in the head early today. Louis is at New York hospital under arrest. After the shooting Xavier dropped his revolver and waited for the police, offering no explanation beyond claiming it was a family affair.
Violet confronts Harry Strathmore after learning he plans no marriage, while a lawyer questions rumors of an engagement to Violet Kensington. Harry confesses his heart changed since Theo's death, pledging to honor a prior betrothal as Violet's jealousy erupts and the plot thickens ahead of a dramatic next day event.
Theo awakens in Dorcas Lane s care after a perilous rescue by Frank Hawthorne. She resents him yet acknowledges his bravery, while inwardly mourning the lost hope of Harry Strathmore. Hawthorne persists, hinting at wealth and bliss if she accepts his aid and affection.
A Philadelphia brief notes friction in a neighborhood church as a minister praises a new neighbor's liberal religious views while a deacon jokes about only a 3 cent contribution last Sunday, reflecting ordinary parish tensions.
An 1890s style advertisement extols Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as a universal cure for kidney disease. It lists common symptoms such as painful urination and back ache, and cites a testimonial from James Simpson of Northumberland County Ontario claiming long illness followed by relief after using the pills. Available at dealers and Romanson Bates & Co Toronto.
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