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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1899
Page
1
A July thunderstorm at Charlottenburg's cycle track killed three people and injured twenty severely as a lightning flash struck the flagstand and flowed into the grand stand. About 19,000 spectators were present when chaos erupted, flames and a Maypole-like glow spreading over the stands, with two women and a man killed outright and many others burned or injured.
Oneday briefs report events in Kemuee including Drestue trials and political activity. The text mentions votes, a candidate named Bibssatia Haute, and local civic items with dates and figures, reflecting a period news summary with multiple short items.
Cleveland riots prompt mayor to call out city troops after daytime attacks. A 15 year old Coruzwitch was shot and killed on Orange Street by a streetcar conductor. Other dispatches report fruit and vegetable shipments destroyed in New York strikes, Postal Telegraph company walkouts, and a Canadian murder trial setup as Macaulay’s death sends ripples through the region. Funeral rites for Cearewitch in Moscow proceed as flood damage hits Chaudiere region.
A Winnipeg man named W Banning was found on a hillside near Republic at 4 o clock. He died at 1 am after an inquest returned a verdict of death by unknown hands. No clue to the murderer. robbery suspected but no decisive motive. Watches and $56 were found on the person.
A Toronto man with twenty five years in brush making arrives to set up a factory in Fort William. His machinery is en route and he plans to operate it soon. He intends to supply the district and the west with broome and coarse brushes.
A man about 35, employed locally, was crushed by a streetcar fender on Main street as he walked diagonally across the track. He was rushed by ambulance to hospital with serious internal injuries and possible fatal complications. The motorman and conductor declined to discuss the incident. preliminary reports say the man stepped onto the track just before the car arrived.
Fragmented telegraph brief mentions The Hague and symbolic figures, city events, a fire destroying a Cheney residence, and traffic changes on Capik and Nebot railways. An explosion threatens Waimee region. several proper nouns are garbled.
From a passenger on the steamer Brunswick, a prospector plans to travel from Katzeline to Washington to appeal for revenue cutters for 1000 stranded miners. About 1200 reached Katzeline country. 200 attempted snow routes last winter, many died. Now nearly 1000 await on the Sound shore. no merchants or whalers will service the district. many are sick or dying while hoping to return home. Nearby, funeral details for Robert Ingersoll are arranged as a private secular service at Dodd's Ferry with no music or prayers.
Police fought a riot at Huan viaduct on the Broadway line where a crowd of about a thousand raised obstructions on tracks and stoned a lone officer. A girl was struck. Three patrol wagons arrived and dispersed the mob. A dynamite blast damaged a Lakeview barn and a Wade park avenue car. The explosion shattered windows and rattled the structure. two suspicious men were seen near the building.
General Smith reports a severe engagement at Bobong on Wednesday near Panay with Captain Erne of the 16th Infantry leading seventy men against a 45 Babaylonas band.115 of the enemy were killed, one prisoner captured, one American wounded, and supplies seized. The battle was close-quarters with bayonets and clubs. Chief Surgeon Woodhull cites hospital service as inadequate and urges reform. Dysentery remains a chief army ailment due to heavy rations.
Maggie McCall, 17, living near Morans hotel in Greece, was severely beaten by her father Nathan McCall after an argument over a young man. She lies unconscious at home under a physician’s care as authorities search for McCall, believed to have fled toward Canada after the crime.
The battle for the next Iron Moulders Union of North America convention narrows to Buffalo or Montreal. The union decides to stamp a design on all cast image produced by union shops instead of placing later on union made goods.
A garbled telegraphic brief mentions wireless telegraphy and trade for the entire g prepared with B Stony. Multein was found alive and well. Arrangements for the fourth tournament section in Winnipeg were to commence on Tuesday. completion noted.
Reports from Atlin and Vancouver discuss mining activity, salmon and water conditions, and investors reacting to copper and smelting developments. Notable items include Adams Shaw’s wealth from claims near Atlin, Harry Treat’s Vananda copper project, and market effects from new matte production. A forged cheque case from Seattle and a military band competition also appear in this scattered telegraph of news.
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