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The Day Book
Norfolk, Virginia
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Serious riots marred elections in Quebec on Dec. 28, killing three Irishmen and wounding many; military called in. Ministerialists lead by 2,000 in Lower Canada, but results unfavorable in Upper Canada. Premier John A. McDonald's wife died in Kingston on Dec. 29.
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Quebec, Dec. 29.—There were a number of serious riots at the polls yesterday. Three Irishmen were killed, and many others seriously wounded. The military had to be called to preserve the peace. The Ministerialists have about 2,000 maj. Worse disturbances are anticipated.
Toronto, Dec 29—The result of the election in Upper Canada is unfavorable, so far, to the Ministry, and in Lower Canada it is favorable. The elections will be over in a few days, when Parliament will immediately assemble. The wife of John A. McDonald, Premier, died at Kingston to-day.
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Quebec
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Dec. 29
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three irishmen killed, many wounded; ministerialists have about 2,000 majority; elections to conclude soon with parliament assembling; wife of premier died.
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Serious riots at polls in Quebec yesterday; military called to preserve peace; worse disturbances anticipated. Election results unfavorable to Ministry in Upper Canada, favorable in Lower Canada.