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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
9
The piece surveys Mrs. Asquith as a central yet controversial figure in British society, noting her sharp wit and alleged intrigues. It recounts her encounter with Alfred Lord Tennyson, describing his appearance and the moment he read Maud, with his growing intensity and a vivid depiction of the scene.
A five year old son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Dier died at the Children's hospital from burns after falling into a pan of boiling water. The accident happened while the boy played at home with two younger sisters.
An elderly woman Mrs John Stewart staying at the Westminster hotel in Toronto tried to drown herself at a nearby beach. She waded into the lake but was rescued in time and revived. A satchel left on shore contained a funeral note and asked that her daughter in Winnipeg be informed.
The Saskatchewan government launches a coal and mineral survey led by E. Pierce mines inspector A. C. Garner chief land surveyor and B. L. Thorne geologist. The expedition, inaugurated by Hon. Charles Dunning, aims to map valuable mineral resources in the Prince Albert area.
University of Wisconsin student Miss Marion Hill astonishes peers by claiming to read a person’s thoughts when her fingers touch the wrist. Professor Sharp notes such ability is rare and remarkable.
Refugees arriving from eastern Roumania report unsettled conditions and fear a Bolsheviki movement spreading in the region. They describe mass arrivals fleeing the Bolshevik menace and seek safety amid instability.
The Farmers Sun denounces a proposed wage increase for pall waymen as outrageous, calling workers plutocratic and arguing farmers on 100 acres with a 12000 investment cannot support higher pay. The article notes railroading hazards and cites a medical man claiming many elderly farmers are physically disabled.
A sixteen year old Russian girl admits killing her newborn by suffocation with a silken cord. She placed the body on the verandah roof outside her room. After the hearing she was taken to hospital pending transfer to Prince Albert jail for the next assizes.
The Saskatoon Board of Trade warns of a coal shortage if winter supply isn’t shipped within a month and Telegrams boards of trade across Saskatchewan urging immediate action. President Thomas Reynolds says a heavy wheat crop will strain available freight cars in September, risking higher rates and coal costs.
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