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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
3
Toronto report says Joseph King, 31, a convict at Central Prison, hanged himself with a home made rope from a pillowcase days before his release. King, jailed in Sault Ste Marie on Jan 16 for obstructing police and grand larceny, lamented loss of property and begged to return home.
A Montreal report states a woman using the maiden name Mary Ann Charlesworth was arrested on bigamy charges when the steamer Tunisian reached Quebec. She believed her first husband Bel lamy was dead after years apart. She is married to a younger man named Bulger, traveling to Toronto, with a draft for £6,000 in her possession.
D A Ross praised foreign children in Winnipeg schools for rapid learning and good behavior despite overcrowding. He noted many spoke little English at first but read and wrote well within six months, commending teachers and urging more visitors to see the work.
Ronald Patterson a 22 year old junior clerk at Wood and Kirkpatrick and Queens Own Rifles member attempted suicide at his boarding house on Yonge street using a Lee Metford pistol tied to a chair he triggered with his foot. He was taken to St Michaels hospital and doctors say recovery may be possible after the self inflicted wound.
H J McDougall, 28, of Maxwell Ontario, died at the General Hospital from injuries after a heavy boulder fell on him while he tightened a bolt beneath a steam shovel on a C P R track near Monkland. He was conscious on arrival at Windsor station and died a few hours later.
A London cable report quotes Baron Hayashi saying Togo’s victory marks a decisive turn in the war and could ease future naval moves. He asserts Russia can no longer be treated as a naval power and compares Togo’s triumph to Nelson’s. a separate tale mentions a fatal mine accident at Coal Creek with a miner named Peter Ferrarelli.
The text notes Mr. Hays spending days in Paris under a physician's aftercare. It rejects claims of a signficant May visit tied to global events, and says Ambassador McCormick explained health limits to a presidential reception. The Hays plan a June departure for London.
Mrs. Adam Lloyd of Rosia Hibs herford township was found dead in a chair with burns and a head wound. An inquest concluded death resulted from the shock of burning aggravated by a head wound, with uncertainty on the exact cause of the wound. A warrant charged her husband, a well known German resident, Jim Hungerford, with knowledge of how she died, amid community excitement.
Mr. Cooke argues that dissolving Parliament before the colonial conference risks a Liberal move to bar fiscal reform in the invitation, echoing Earl Stanhope. He notes the conference must occur in 1906 unless the government changes.
Frank Wright dies at the General hospital after a shooting at Ponoka. Coroner Braithwaite presided over a jury including J. H. Morris foreman and other members. Wright reportedly had become too intimate with Hall's wife. Preliminary investigation to be held in a few days.
Ottawa Senator and privy councillor William McDougall, father of Confederation, died at his Dalhousie Street home after years of illness. He slipped from a train twelve years ago and never recovered. four years confined to his room. Last year he suffered mental delusions and memory loss. He leaves a widow four sons and two daughters. Burial followed at Beechgrove Cemetery.
FW. tteuvaen, chairmati ons committee of the Winnive exhibition, travels to New York and other cities to finalize plans for readers and attractions. F. W. Drewry says the fair will feature star turns, including Juan Caicedo the king of whim performers, secured at great cost. The Hippodrome, costing $1 500 000 with 6 500 seats, was not finished until two weeks after the opening, yet Caicedo will appear first. A Montreal dispatch notes George, popular at the resort, and H. Pope, former livestock inspector, appointed right of way agent for eight days of the fair.
The lord mayor of Birmingham praises Canadian support for Children’s Restgration homes. Lieut Gen. Phelps notes that Birmingham children become well behaved in Canada. MPs and committees in Fredericton and Woodstock receive thanks. In London Cromer golf championship sees Mary Adams win by four up two to play. other results include Mrs. Martin and Miss Curtis matches and Georgiana Bishop victory.
London dispatch notes Norwegian anger over the king’s refusal to visit Christmas, amid rumors of war. Copenhagen correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports escalating tensions and public unrest in Norway and Sweden.
Circulated rumors claim Swedish troops will gather at Warmland and the crown prince seeks German and British intervention during a royal wedding period. In Transcaucasia Nakhichevan reports near-anarchy with Armenian massacres by Tartars, Christians attacked and houses looted. casualties exceed 100, including a priest, as Persian Kurds may join.
Strikers hold sway over a Russian town amid clashes with Cossacks. Troops were stoned by a mob while escorting weavers at work, two men were killed and six wounded. Strikers force mills to close, calling for martial law. manufacturers urge action as a cavalry regiment arrives.
An anarchist threw a bomb as King Alfonso of Spain and President Loubet left the opera. A soldier was wounded and several others injured by shrapnel. the royal carriage escaped unharmed. Crowds cheered earlier at the gala performance of Samson and Delilah and Maladetta as dignitaries arrived.
Reported case centers on John F. Hayes killed by Waddell who fled after the shooting. Investigations reveal the supposed Mrs Waddell secretly wed Hayes a year ago. Earlier, in Winnipeg ten years ago, Waddell duped Maria Charlotta Lindberg into a fake marriage and she lived with him until discovering his existing wife.
Tokyo dispatches report Admiral Togo's fleet major success against Russia. Key notes claim sinking of multiple ships near Liancourt Rocks and Okinoshima, with captives including Rear-Admiral Nebogatoff and 2,000 Russians. Other items describe Russian fleet damage and mine losses amid ongoing battles in Korean Strait.
New York report says Chicago teamsters refuse any compromise in the dispute with express companies after a conference with officials led by United States Express Company president Thos C Platt. The strike continues as talks fail to yield agreement on terms.
A 30 year old Jones farm hand was arrested and charged with the murder of Ora Sweet, a 12 year old found dead near her Seriva home. Officials delayed announcing the arrest to prevent lynching by the public as investigators review the case, and the suspect protests innocence.
Mrs. Fillapa Dicarlo is hospitalized with three bullet wounds as Charles Dicarlo is under arrest on a charge of shooting his wife during a narcotic dispute. Authorities say she is in critical condition and may die.
A city detective was nominated by the Social Democrats led by Algernon Lee for New York mayor. The platform advocates municipal ownership and reforms beyond the present administration.
A cave-in at the Gunnison mine tunnel killed five workers and seriously injured two others named Taylor and Grooff. Companions improvised supports to halt rising water as rescuers freed twenty one uninjured men. The incident left several miners exhausted but alive.
Two lumber crews, St John and Van Huren, patrol the St John River amid an injunction dispute on booms. They are in sight of each other with one side ready to cut the other's bow, while the St John crew sorts logs without current trouble anticipated.
In Chicago, grand jurors hear accusations from President Shea of the Teamsters union and Albert Young that employees of Employers' Teaming Company were offered 10000 to induce a strike against Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward. They refused the money and no strike occurred. names of the financiers were disclosed.
In New York the mime academy of the theatre outlines mass meeting plans as two thirds full. Automobiles, including ten lent by a revival supporter, patrol main streets with reinforced music. A brass band travels with three cars. one car carries a chauffeur speaker and organist. Meetings of similar character continue through the summer.
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