Be Dewdney Urges Eastern Assiniboia Seat in Parliament
Regina August 9 1888 letter from Be Dewdney addressing electors of Eastern Assiniboia explains his wish to represent the district in Parliament after the death of Thomas White. He cites his western ties long residence and aims to communicate with settlers, seeking broad support across parties for the Interior Ministry role. A physician offers strychnine as an alleged cure for drunkenness, claiming it converts craving into aversion within a day.
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Supreme Court
Asantibola
Regina
Qu’api’elle Station
Swift Current
Fort Qu'appelle
Moose Jaw
Yabti
Thomas White
Assiniboia
Perley
Senate
Eich
Gasnada
Saa
Akr Va
Treyory
Lake
Gerttlemen
Dewdney
Porft Delares
Sega Aed Ee Avery
Northwest Grapples With Temperance and Law Reform
A capital area correspondent reports on Northwest developments, including temperance policy debates, new provincial ordinances on alcohol serving hours, and anticipated legislative assembly actions. Mentioned figures include Lieut Governor Royal, Mr. Dow, Mr. Haultain, and Mr. Sutherland as potential advisory board members.
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Billings
Legislative Assembly
Royal
Neal Dow
Hautain
Mr. Turriff
Inland Revenue
Mackenzie Bowell
Johnson
Ottawa Citizen
Dobier
Quebec
Windsor
Secord
Haultain
Sutherland
Mr. Secord
Ina
Qu’Appelle
Moose Jaw Eyes Growth in Northwest Crop Excursions
The Moose Jaw town council on the 13th inst passed a resolution thanking Assistant Superintendent Tait for aiding Ontario farmers excursionists. The note highlights Moose Jaw as the end point for inspecting grain lands and improving traveler comfort during visits.
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Manitoba
Northwest
Moose Jaw
Tait
Ontario
Agricultural colony progress and health notes across regions
The report notes rapid iron extension at about a mile per day in the spread of the agricultural colony. Frost was minor with tomato damage limited to low spots. Dr Broad plans Saltcoats settlement with a $400 annual guarantee fund rapidly subscribed. Immigration shows 104,144 arrivals to January, up from 86,076 last year, amid a dramatic storm in Eastern Ontario and Quebec.
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Dr. Broad
Saltcoats
A. F. Eden
Cmpany
G. E. C. C. Company
Colony
Ontario
Quebec
Alberta Grazing Leases Revealed in 1887 Records
In 1887 about 4.41 million acres in Alberta were leasehold grazed, with many leases not open to Damrey and pore. The government planned to withdraw all leases and cancel old agreements as part of a consolidation effort.
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Alberta
Ing
Manitoba
Langenburg Governor Faces Alleged Theft Incident
A chaotic report from Colbrook notes a Royal blow amid beer and brandy claims. A suspect, said to possess articles from Paward Wade of Charch, was moved to Churchbridge with a sergeant arresting Frank Harris for alleged involvement. Both appeared before J P at a later hearing.
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Colbrook
Ward
Paward Wade
Charch Ageer
Churchbridge
Frank Harris
J . Pyegal
Robert
J. P
Hudson Bay Railway bonds floated amid big funding claims
The Winnipeg Free Press reports bonds for the Hudson Bay Railway have been placed with leading English and German banks. The government is said to have funds ready from London to finish the line within two and a half years, with Pens and associates expected in Winnipeg to confirm financial arrangements under the 1887 Provincial Guarantee Act.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Free Press
Hudson Bay Railway
London
Onderdonk
Winnipeg
Sioux Band Moves Toward Cheyenne Sun Dance
A Pine Ridge despatch reports Sioux bands planning to attend the Cheyennes sun dance on Tongue River. Anticipated conflict leads Gen. Ruger to order Fort Laramie and Fort Custer to deploy troops. Major Hamilton and Lt. Wainright pursue with two cavalry companies as militia await possible battle.
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Pine River
Dakota
Tongue River
Tongue A
Powder Rivers
Pine Ridge
Rugen
Fort Cusef
N. M. Dunley
First Cavalry
John M. Hamilton
R. P. T. Wainright
Mysterious Traveler Hears Tale At Remote Grocery
A wandering narrator recalls a peculiar meeting at a rural grocery and residence. A woman sits on a box by the door as a stranger asks after whiskey and hints at missing companions, in a terse exchange filled with half heard phrases and odd turns of speech.
Mis Soke Ded To A Chaotic Exchange At Sea
An 18th century sea skit unfolds with misheard orders and sly banter. A ship’s crew faces decorum and duty as trading cards and a tense moment test discipline aboard.
Fragmentary Tale From The Lancet On A Museum Worker
A garbled London medical note cites Dr Balleston at the Ben Peitish Museum and hints at an early death. The text recounts a stranger accosting a worker with a bizarre, unclear exchange about a spare ball and a long day at the museum, yielding little coherent fact.
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Balleston
Ben Peitish Museum
Lancet
Sptranger
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