16 May 1896
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Newspaper
Nanaimo Semi Weekly Mail
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 16, 1896
Page
1
The text urges voters to consider major questions of governance and to vote for the man and party who best align with their views. It emphasizes choosing only pure goods to avoid indigestion and the evils of adulterated products, noting the best and purest goods are available.
The piece accuses a Nanaimo convention of being a put up job to nominate Hashun. It criticizes Haslam and praises Haggart, noting political intrigue behind closed doors and internal party disarray. The writeup lists ward representations and mocks printer errors while promising further coverage.
Mr James Haggart and supporters plan a 7 p m gathering at the North Nanaimo Liberal Conservative Association to arrange a public meeting for an early date next week. No delegates will be sent to the Nanaimo convention this Monday due to short notice and rail limits. Haggart has announced he intends to contest the seat on December 19 and will not withdraw, blaming Nanaimo for a split vote if forced to run.
A four page address to electors by Mr. Haggart is noted as a curious literary artifact of the nineteenth century. The text reads with rough proof errors suggesting the compositor failed to check the proof sheets, signaling a lively but imperfect campaign document.
A May 6 1896 dispatch from Toronto reports Conservative Central Committee plans to mail campaign plates to opposition papers, with prepaid express charges and future shipments. The letter complains editors can’t write enough at home and HQ must supply unalterable plates.
An account from Qa Apelle Northwest Territories describes a baffling incident in which a nobleman’s death occurred after two watchers reportedly witnessed a demonic presence. The report follows local worries about reckless driving and a Danish visitor who slept for 86 days in Portland, with ongoing uncertainty about what was seen or felt.
Toronto Star opinion urges resistance to a Tupper dynasty in Canada’s government. It denounces Sir Charles Tupper and allies, cites Angers as a weak reformer, accuses clerical influence, and predicts a Conservative purge to reclaim the party from self serving leaders.
A condensed listing describes Sunday services at Pauls Church and nearby parishes including Matins and sermons by Archdeacon Scriven, Confirmation rites with the Bishop of Columbia, Alban’s Holy Communion and prayers, plus midweek meetings and special gatherings. Also notes a spiritualist association meeting and a Presbyterian church gathering.
Reports from fraternal groups note a large Knights of Pythias gathering in Seattle May 19 to 23 with expectations of a major parade and quick service arrangements. City police discuss reducing force, with debate on two officers and a nightwatchman amid city finances. a motion to reject the reduction passes, while labor legislation in New York limits to sixty hours weekly and requires health inspections.
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