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Newspaper

Nanaimo Semi Weekly Mail

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jun 06, 1896

Page

5

Government posts sermons and campaign literature in Canada

Ottawa reports government circulation of Bishop Tatleche sermons and over 100000 campaign leaflets in Quebec. Parliament extended the Chignecto railway charter to 1808 by order in council. Finance forecasts a near 1.25 million dollar deficit. Prince Albert notes Saskatchewan candidate Craig may run as independent Conservative. Militia ranks and cavalry drill rules updated. Eastern division railway plans shown with cost near 1.0 million. Macdonald family memorial events noted in Kingston, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Baul.

Ottawa Tatleche Quebec Chignecto Marine Railway Son Dickey Finance Department Lou Foster Prince Albert Craig Wingford Saskatchewan James McKay Stra Conservative Saskatche Lisgar James Morrow Mediaa Department of Railways and Canala Troquoia Naroness Macdonald Arnscliffe Kingston

Puppet on the Samoan throne sparks turmoil in May

In Samoa a struggle over a Tamasese led puppet ruler intensifies as proposed steamer Alimeda’s voyage nears Ban Fronelaro. Mrs. Rolit, Louis Stevenson and son Lloyd Oshene arrive to spend two years and focus on Stevenson’s unfinished works.

Samoa Alimeda Fronelaro Tamagese

Relief drive for Armenian hunger prompts calls for funds

Chievesga Armenian relief chair man M Moore travels to Constantinople and meets Mrs Tal dent Gates as he urges continued donations to avert famine for about a million Armenians. Large contributions are needed to prevent half a million from starving.

Chivun M. Moore Chiesga Constantinagle Taldent Gates Thurpont Teliat

Russian Art Exhibition to Open After Coronation Festivities

Washington reports that in Nisini Novgorod an exhibition of Russian art and manufactures will be opened on the 7th after the coronation festivities. The display, managed by Russian authorities, showcases art works and crafts to be viewed by attendees following the royal celebrations.

Washington, D.C Airvices Nisini Novgorod

Sounding Brass Religion and a Kansas City Claim

United States Church Army based in New York with Col Hadley in command plans a training school on Lexington Avenue and a new center in Asbury Park this summer. Hadley sails for Europe Saturday. In Kansas City a claimant surfaces in the estate of the late Stokes Stetson, Catherine Shirley alleged daughter of Kate Stetson. Joe Windrath is executed for murder and robbery at Armitage Avenue station.

New York United States Church Army Salvation Army Higheen Col Hadley Get Lexington Avenue Col Hadley Europe Col Haley Asburyark Kansas City Integra Stokes-Stetson Boston Catherine Shirley Chiengovourdingo Shirley Kate Stetson Chicago Juno S Joseph Windrath Windrath Carrie BR. Birch Armitage Avenue West Chicago Street Railway Company

Indemnity Demands Amid German Chinese Tensions

A Shanghai dispatch reports German officers subjected to derision and a murder by Chinese bodyguards in Nanking. A German warship arrived to demand heavy indemnity, amid fears of Chinese forces under Russian influence. A separate note mentions temperance delegates elected for St. Louis meetings and a deadly steamer incident on a lake excursion with 250 pupils onboard.

London Shanghai Nankin Francis Willard Henry Somerset English Women's Temperance Association Hive Women's Christian Temperance Union St. Louis Mexdiahes Tighes Ward Toole Agnes Weston Agnes Strek Mary Phill Borlin Grommener le Declaire Hind Yinde Fall Traes Guinea West Africa Tine Niger Solaen Bourgeon Tieama

Dodds Dorsn PAK Meeting in Kamloops Tally

A late meeting in Kamloops B C heard Mr Mara and Mr Dodds defend policies amid jeers and cheers. Bostock represented by McCateloon and Marchant, with reporters assigned for local papers as conservative speakers faced opposition and audience support.

TL McCateloon W. Marchant Victoria Dodds Hinder Laumier Bostock Fiey Ashcraft Mining Vernon News Mon

Firearms found in Dublin house prompt police inquiry

Dublin police uncovered military rifles bayonets and a small ammunition cache in a Lower Tyrone Street residence. The outdated materiel appears long hidden and the find prompts further investigation by local authorities.

Ottawa Faces Publication Clash Over Government Plot Claims

In Ottawa on June 2, reports from The Citizen allege a Liberal anti government plot by Watrous and McCarthyites to defeat the government, prompting a sharp response from Laurier and officials denying any negotiations. Concurrent notices detail political maneuvers and campaign pauses, with local incidents including a hotel owner’s death by his own hand and a candidate’s campaign events announced in Montreal and elsewhere.

Ottawa Wiscall Citizen Watrousnd McCanihy Duterext Edward Barrer Hangry Laurier Toronto News McCarthy Mallory Merrer Watrons McCarthyites Lin Jor Thase Wilfrid Laur Malifay Hibbert Tupper Canowheed Queen's Shelbourne Tou House of Commons Montral Tailton Oliver Mucwit Dominion Oakwooi Victoria McHugh Wairhsinn Port Colborne Abraham Simpson Conmercial Totel

Balloon Expedition Sought by Swedish Royal Authority

British Columbia Gazette notes an upcoming Swedish led balloon expedition for scientific exploration. Three Swedish scientists led by Mr Salar mone Anenst Andren, Dr Nile Gustaf Wichielm, and Mr Nats Sirliberg will depart from a Canadian mine area on a hush hush government backed mission. Citizens are urged to aid explorers if the balloon appears or to report sightings with time, location, and direction to local officials or the provincial office. The initial planning meet occurred in London with the Colonial office undersecretary presiding.

British Columbia Sweden Vendine Nats Sirliberg Stremen Hoytue Thor Masestets Auestion Nivinis Canada Tiler Mscelleney Tor Majesty Royat Opero Inhubitante

Favors Annexation Although Senators Decline

On May 28 in Honolulu, steamer Alameda reached San Francisco June 4 reporting that the senate and nonselave passed annexation resolutions. They oppose continuing in opposition to the United States while the Hawaiian government supports annexation. Britain demands that Volney Vy Ashford of Belleville Ontario be allowed to land here after exile for rebellion involvement. Ashford seeks landing. requests were refused. President Dole reportedly refused Ashford access, sparking fears of a British ship entering Hawaii. The government pledges firmness and may seek U.S. aid. Ashford is in San Francisco.

Tsonolulu Alameda San Francisco United States Ashford Dole Britta Mar Ashford Io Belleville Ont

Epsom Derby Opens With Royal Attendance and Thrilling Finish

The English Derby at Epsom on Derby day saw Prince of Wales and party attend as Persimmon won the Craven Stakes and St Frusquin placed. Heavy crowds, hot weather, and record crowds marked the day with intense betting on Persimmon, St. Frusquin, and Teufel as the Derby outcome produced an exciting finish amid high drama.

London Prince of Wales Lord T Roseberry Berkley Baron de Rothschild Amanadin Mr. R. Lesbandy Gribou Lord Roseberry Chalandry R. Waldie Griffith Princess Annie Mr. M. St. Lebaudy Jaye Persimmon King Quali Pel United Kingdom Epsom Ron Veat Victoria Waterloo Persimmon Pall Mall Gazettee Secon Saxe-Cohenrg Aml Gotha Prince Charles of Denmark Duke Duchess of York Duke of Cambridge Prince Christian Princess Victoria of Duke of Westminster St. Menaquin Persima Teutel Canddivny Marshal Wilder Fis Murphy James Harris Learn New York James Shaw Brooklyn Kaufman The Star Wasi’ Fon Henry Rose Sandra EL Campbell Ss Campbell Anie Armour Toronto Ward Boston Royal Fish Mursel Porshumon St. Mrasquin Trom Barwig Mind ‘Teufel Sir Vista Persimmot McCalmont Tsinglase Gulixtan Mr. Brown Ronald Matis Brown Barwig Leopold de Rothschild

Thomas Wins After Northern Colorado Mine Strike Ends

Workers resume duties in Lifayette after a weeklong 1A strike ordered by the Western Federation of Miners. No settlement reached on grievances. Clever shifters noted among participants as the dispute closes with no concessions.

Lifayette Col Tune Colorado Western Federation of Miners

Mrs Maybrick Cleared for Clemency After Murder Conviction

London June 4 Sir Matthew White Riddle told the Commons that Mrs Florence Maybrick is serving life imprisonment for murder after a murder conviction. The secretary said the government sees no reason for further clemency as the death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment.

London Matthew White Riddle Hose of Commons G. B. Clarke Caithnesshire Florence Maybrick

Pacific cable conference to meet privately in colonial dept

The Cable Conference and imperial commissioners plan daily sessions at the colonial department to discuss the Pacific cable scheme with private deliberations until a decision is reached. Lord Shelbourne will preside in Madrid on June 5 as a private, nonpublic process.

Colonial Department Lord Shelbourne

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