12 May 1910
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
1
The London era ends as King Edward VII dies at 11.45 pm on Friday after bronchial pneumonia. The Queen and Prince of Wales were present. George becomes king and signals mourning while Britain faces imperial political crisis and reform of the Lords.
Special correspondence notes Mis Jon Mitchell and Mis W W Alitehell visiting Hamiota with Miss Montgomery of Pope and Mis Joh Wikbine on Saturday. Crop prospects look odd despite recent severe frosts as a business trip looms Friday.
The Miniota rural municipality council met May 3 at Turner's hall with Reeve Gerrand presiding and all councillors present. Reports were acted on, budgeted road improvements noted, and building layout changes for the secretary treasurer's office discussed.
A condensed obituary honoring Edward VII born 1841 who died at nearly 70. The piece extols his tact, courtesy, and diplomatic triumphs, titled the peacemaker, and notes Queen Alexandra's sorrow and the nation's tribute as King George succeeds to the throne.
Miss Pearl Boyce visits Hamiota as residents note May events. Births announce a son to Holt Walker on May 2 and a stillborn son to H Vanx on May 2. A daughter arrives to J W Orr on April 26 and a daughter to Chas Spencer. Local visits include Mrs D J Campbell in Scotland and Mrs J Stevenson from Briarcrest. The Mites beat Arrow River Rustlers 3 1 amid debate over officiating, and King George V is profiled with notes on his early life and bore a royal temperament.
Canadian Pacific Railway announces a fare of one third for the round trip to Victoria Day excursion. Tickets go on sale May 21 to 24 with final return limit May 26 1910.
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