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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1898
Page
9
Reports from Quebec detail the Anglo American conference on the Behring Sea and Jamaica issues. Diplomatic observers note possible concessions and continued trade talks as ministers weigh equal treatment and reciprocal arrangements. The mood remains tentative with no firm decisions released yet.
In Victoria a false report claimed a general deer season in October. Premier Sealin, Finance Minister Cotton and Attorney General denied the yarn, stating it was not considered and originated from a Twiners newspaper office.
In Stratford on August 2 a man posing as Saugnane followed Rev. Dr Kilroy to his home and forced his way into Kilroys office stealing 89 from a desk belonging to Kilroy's secretary. He was later arrested at St. Marrs while trying to swindle Rev Father Bre.
London reports the Welsh miners vote to end the six month strike by accepting the Cardiff conference terms, granting a three percent wage rise to employees, marking a resolution after extended industrial action.
Klondike gold shipped from Seattle reached 377000 on a single shipment. The mint in Philadelphia notes the metal is lighter in color than Colorado origin and contains more silver with less copper. Assay results show 700 parts gold, 204 parts silver, and six parts base metals.
Members of the Victoria agricultural and lumber industries urged their case at a Quebec conference, adopting a resolution to support freer trade between the United States and Canada. They argued that reducing duties on Canadian and U.S. products would help BC manufacturers compete with U.S. rivals in amber and shingles.
Confused report details Manitoba efforts to obtain Ontario privileges with a petition by Mr Phippen of Winnipeg and Clate se for Manito lasses. Edmonton Bridge tenders open September 1 with a 7000 deposit. Bridge work to finish within five months from signing, plans dated August 9. Specifications call for full supervision of steel work and railway roadway design.
Scrambled items report Dundas rivet works fire impact. Parmenter & Bullock Co expands. Montreal hosts provincial cycling meet, with Jimmy Drury and Henry Cousstrat headed to Winnipeg for Labour Day. A court martial condemns a 22nd Kansas officer for grave desecration on Bull Run Battlefield. five-year sentence.
Vicar General Thomas Kelly announced Gauthier as the new archbishop of Kingston succeeding the late Cleary. The selection was unanimous within the diocese and praised by priests and people. Consecration planned for October at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Sir Thomas Lipton, challenger in the America’s Cup, donates $10,000 for the sick and suffering United States soldiers. Edward O. Lamer, a lawyer, received a cable message from Lipton advising him of the contribution.
An Alabama wreck on the Louisville and Nashville line near Birmingham instantly killed two enlisted men of the f eh S volunteers and fatally injured a servant and six others. Names listed include Peter Farle and Peter Glynn among the fatally injured, with serious injuries to Thomas J. Snell H Donohoe James Meade and others. The train was en route to Huntville Alabama for a new camp. A separate note reports Sir Charles River Wilson president of the GTR leaving for New York to sail for England and mentions Grand Trunk office plans and Canada Atlantic grain shipments via Parry Sound route with an estimated 5,000,000 bushels this season.
Canadian Pacific and United States lines face arbitration over 1.0 and 1.8 foot rates and freight passenger differentials. CPR’s D McNicoll backs arbitration as a solution, while noting the 10 percent passenger dispute and long process with the commerce commission.
The Speaker notes Joseph Chamberlain will visit the United States in San Francisco for a twenty round boxing match between Bob Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey set for December. A purse of 217000 is offered, with each man to cover his own travel expenses. The year has seen $20000 accumulated by TIL in gifts valued at $10000000.
The note from Minister Sir Lomé Davies to Anal Mormaou discusses shifting the cobae fishing season start to September 1. Local agriculture in Golden area shows rainfall heavier than average, aiding farmers who consider fruit raising in Upper Columbia Valley. An accident at McClary's pond near Workworth leaves Geo Yule and three others in the water. Yule survives. A Hull court case involves Boyer’s death. medical testimony supports the defense. The shipping of 67 carloads of beer to the Orient via CP R is announced as a major export effort from the United States market.
Grain and meat markets show weak to steady quotes with flour at 2.95 and 1.40 for various grades. Butter, dairy, vegetables, and eggs listed with ranges. cattle and hogs described as export and local weight quotes. A separate note mentions a court filing seeking a receiver for a Queensland exchange tied to defalcation claims.
A Milwaukee convention text shows the United Typothetae of America delaying strong action on a nine hour work day. Resolutions direct forming a committee to study feasible measures and consult printers unions on shorter hours. Contemporaneous notices report local deaths and incidents across Ontario and Manitoba with brief details.
Shafter army units to depart from Cuba with embarkation planned for tomorrow. Major General Home reports a state of siege persists in Florence and Milan since last spring. Madrid rumor mill cites Jamaica annexation talks and possible imperial pressures drawing American attention to Canada and Cuba.
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