An assortment of incidents (from the Hamilton Herald) of September 10, 1914.
Articles quoted in full.
“What Factories Do : Drive Ducks From Old Haunts Along Bay Shore”
Duck hunters say that the ducks will be scarce on the bay this year owing to the growth of the city’s industrial section all along the south shore, which used to be an ideal spot for duck hunters.
However, they expect to get their share of sport, for many of them have discovered other haunts in the vicinity which they claim are better than the old ones.
Hamilton Herald. September 10, 1914
“Foolish Actions : Rowdies Insult and Threaten Hotelkeeper With German Name”
Over-enthusiastic, ‘not-eager-to-go-to-the-front’ and ‘wouldn’t-give-a-nickel-for-the-cause’ hoodlums during the past few nights have insulted, disturbed and even threatened a well-known hotelman, whose name is a German one threatened to do damage to his hotel.
As a matter of fact, the proprietor is a Canadian citizen, and is heart and soul for the empire, He was among the first to offer the use of his auto for the fund campaign, and has also contributed generously to the fund.
Although he has been advised to draw the attention of the police to the actions of the rowdies, he has refrained from doing so, but news of their actions has reached the ears of the department and the police intend to put a stop to the disorders.
Hamilton Herald. September 10, 1914.
“Bad Plight : But John Mitchell May Go to War Shortly”
John Mitchell, who volunteered for active servicew with the Fourth Field Battery is languishing in the city hospital instead of enjoying the camp life at Valcartier.
When he was examined by the militia doctors, he was refused because of varicose veins. He readily offered to undergo an operation to have these corrected, provided he would be accepted after the operation.
He did not count the time it would take and is now anxious to get out after the Germans, but his regiment has gone. He lost his job through volunteering, and has a wife and five children.
“Dr. Rennie stated that he would accept Mr. Mitcell on the Howitzer battery for the second contingent as soon as he recovers, and then then family would be looked after.
Hamilton Herald. September 10, 1914.
“Armed Guard : Will Protect City’s Water Supply at Pump House”
F. A. Yates has been appointed temporary assistant at the beach pumping house for night duty. He will be armed to defend the place against any fanatics who attempt to do mischief.
Controller Cooper stated that a man who was thought to be insane was prowling around the place last week. The local police were asked to arrest him, but replied that they had no jurisdiction. Chief Clark was finally prevailed upon to arrest the man.
A gang of Italians was also seen hanging around the pipe line, but local police moved them on. In future, loungers will be kept off the pump house property entirely.
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