Imperial Speech on Trade Unions and Reform Measures
The speech outlines commissions into trades unions and safeguarding labor balance, calls for extending factory act provisions, improving seamen health and discipline, and reforming bankruptcy, probate, divorce, and admiralty courts. It also proposes railway company provisions, housing relief, Ireland landlord tenant relations, and extending compensation for land improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teadine
Royal Commisson
Mercantile Marine
France
Ireland
A Picture of Bachtators py AN OLD Marto
A sharp satirical portrait targets bachelors as loveless, unpatriotic, and parasitic. The piece accuses them of indulging society’s pleasures while avoiding expenses and public duties, claiming they withhold taxation, schooling support, and civic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachtators
Marto
Ood
Stirring Atlantic scandal in New York church rumor
A sensational report claims Madame Restell runs a brownstone operation in New York, allegedly trafficking babies from a basement furnace. The letter cites sensational claims from Irish and British press and notes denial from Restell, while also recounting other London and Halifax items and a long Atlantic gossip spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Restell
Wirth Avenue
Hie Press
Madame Restell
Lottery critique of Chicago Great Prize and Opera House sale
The New York paper reports on the Chicago Great Lottery drawing. It notes about 175000 claimants, 800 small prizes, and questions the fairness of a sale where the Opera House valued at 600000 netted 200000, with 180000 unsold tickets placed in the wheel benefiting the seller Crosby.
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New York
Prbuee
Chicago
Majorgy Mally
Opera
Opera House
Crosby
Famine in Orissa Death Toll Reaches a Million
A London Times correspondent reports from Calcutta on the Orissa famine. Government estimates place deaths at 400000 to 600000 with three quarters of the population affected in some districts. Mortality in nearby regions and Calcutta hospitals adds to the grim total, suggesting the death toll may exceed a million.
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Brerisa Ixpra
Calcutta
London Times
Orissa
Midnapore
Ganjam
Chota Nagpore
Calcnttan
India
Correction Slander in Island Building Contract
In Charlottetown on February 16 1867 Owen Connolly objects to an editorial claim that a Mr McKay of Moncton built his warehouse. He says Thomas Alley Esq undertook and completed the contract and that McKay only supplied timber and framing help in Moncton with freight delays and heavy outlays noted.
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Inet
McKay
Moncton
Thomas Alley
Summerside Journal Communiqué Policy
The newspaper notes it cannot acknowledge anonymous communications and may publish only received letters and addresses of correspondents as a guard of good faith. It cannot guarantee return of communications not used and reserves discretion on publication.
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Tomarke
P. E. Island
Alberton
Imperial guarantee for island land purchase loan debated
A historical discussion argues that an Imperial guarantee could fund a government backed loan to buy township lands. Proponents cite freeing tenants from landlordism, stabilizing money flow, and long term payments, while opponents warned of risks of government speculation and debt. The piece urges justice to aid island farmers and restore land ownership.
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England
Confederation
Election Returns Show Tight Contest Across Districts
The election Tuesday produced a close race with scattered disorder but no injuries. Winners include Prince County teamups Bell and Trowlan in District One, Yeo and Ramsay in District Two, Ramsay and Arsneault in District Three, Stowatt and Laird in District Four, McLennan and Green in District Five, and in Queen's County Charlottetown Brecken and Jenkins. Additional districts list Sinelar with Cameron, McNeill with Calveck, Coles with Kelly, Duncan with Davies, Heaviland with McAulay, Hensley with Kickhaum, Whelan with Chirk, Owen with Wightman, Prouse with Senderson. More vote totals promised in next issue.
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Prince County
Bell and
Trowlan
Yeo
Ramsay
Arsneault
Stowatt
Laird
McLennan
Green
Queen's County
Charlottetown
Brecken and Jenkins
Sinelar
Cameron
McNeill
Calveck
Coles and Kelly
Duncan and Davies
Kina's County
Georgetown
Heaviland
McAulay
Informal note on Benj. Haywood seeking US dye materials
The text mentions Benj. Haywood of Tignish and notes higher import duties on dye stuffs this year, costing him about sixty pounds more, with the United States identified as the cheapest market for purchases. Further description is promised in a future issue.
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Benj
Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland in Confederation Bill
The text notes that Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland have been omitted from the Confederation Bill, with readers told they may join the Union at their own choosing under the bill's provisions.
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Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland
Masonic Hall of Alberton Completed by John Hubbard
The new Masonic Hall in Alberton, built by architect John Hubbard of Tignish, is a well finished structure owned by Herbert Bell who plans a store and warehouse on the lower floor. The note thanks Western friends for their support and invites correspondence on local and colony matters.
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Haas
New Zealand
Pictou
Masonic Hall
Alberton
John Hubbard
Tignish
Herbert Bell
Jumping off place on Western Shore linked to Wolf landing site
An observer describes a location on the Western Shore near the historic Wolf landing spot. They estimate a fall height of about five feet using a head-over-heels slide and note only a fur cap, a shoe, and a large tooth recovered after the drop.
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Wolf
Temperance Meeting Held at Cascumpee Hall
A very large and influential public Temperance Meeting was held in Temperance Hall at Cascumpee on Thursday evening last the 21st inst just previous to the session of the Grand Division. Addresses were attentively listened to from different speakers. A very large audience was present.
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Temperance Hall
Cascumpee
Grand Division
Prince County divided into Prince and Albert Counties proposed
The article argues for splitting Prince County into two jurisdictions Prince and Albert with commercial centers like Alberton cited as growth hubs. It notes ice conditions on The Gulf and hints at a future St John locomotive street railway from Reed's Point to Indantown via Portland Street. It also includes a corrected quotation from Owen Connolly about prior misinfo and applauds Thomley Hays.
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Prince County
Alberton
Prince & Albert
St. John
N. B
Reed's Point
Indantown
Portland Street
Owen Connolly
Thomley, Hays
Tribute to Rev. McDonald and Rev. McDosap on Island
The piece honors the late Rev. Donald McDonald and the similarly aged Rev. Doxaco McDosap. It highlights McDonald as a beloved pastor deeply involved with his flock, and notes his funeral procession from Southport to Orwell. It also recalls McDonald’s decades of ministry in Prince Edward Island and his vast community impact.
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Donald McDonald
Mr. McDonald
Southport
Orwell
Jesus
Providence
MclDonald
Perthshire
Scotland
University of St. Andrew's
Prince Edward I.land
Wilmot Creek
Murray Harbor
Rustica
Belle Creek
McDonald
Orwell Head
Inquest Finds Death From Visitation of God
An inquest held by Coroner Dr Beer on Wednesday into the death of Mary Nayer of Winsloe Road. Verdict: death from visitation of God. Report mentions a skating accident on the harbor with a rifle shot to a youth, Charles Stanwood, causing elbow injury and swelling. Also notes gold bars recovered at Sherbrooke and mining operations, plus obituaries of Mr Dick and local church collection plans.
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Beer
Mary Nayer
Winsloe Road
Latt
Yarmouth J Fevald
Charles Stanwood
Wellington
Palmerston Clerms
Sherbrooke
Snow
Liz. Express
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Johny
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Halifax
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Shaffer
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Maine
Lnds
Boston
London
Lombard Street
Mechi
Rome
House of Representatives
Washington
House
Society For the Protection
Rh. C. Church
Pekin
China
Mn. Remotns
Altho
St. John Mor
Telegraph
Borrek
You
Summerside Journal
Gulf
MR. Mc Donald
Thurso
G. B
Cer Jorix Raméay
Arthur Owen
P . Sinclair
Chiniquy
Summerside Presbyterian
Church
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