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In an interesting engagement, with John threatening suicide without the blessing of her parents
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Their marriage was conducted on New Years Day, apparently delayed by John's sister
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John took well to his son, with an interest in his development
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Jack embezzled money from his entrusting relatives in a futile attempt to keep his brother's business alive
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His ship to Canada set sail in an effort to escape his scandals
- More then 400 000 immigrants moved to Canada in the year 1912 alone
- Immigration from Europe was greatly supported, with various campaigns to encourage settlement of the West
- Land was guaranteed, part of their effort to bring in migrants to develop the land
- Canada was threatened by the US, as some were looking to take land from Canada
- Land across the West was developed and settled, and Canada's land was safeguarded
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In Jack's absence, Polly gave birth to Helen
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After arriving in Saskatoon, Jack relocated to Prince Albert
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With Britain's declaration of war on Germany, the First World War was effectively in action, with Wilson attempting to enlist, instead later joining the RNWMP
- With this declaration, Britain was now involved with the conflict, after Germany invaded Belgium, which was illegal under international law since Belgium was still neutral
- As Canada was a colony of Britain, they supported this effort
- Canada hastily sent untrained solders
- As a new country, our involvement in the war was remarkable
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He was relocated as a member of the RNWMP
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He was invited to the Patterson's for supper, showing he was becoming an acceptable person in his community, and this dates the start of his affection for Jessie as John Patterson's daughter
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In the heat of the summer, John was asked about his past life, concerning his previous marriage, while he was developing Tuberculosis
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As John was living out in a tent outside of town to protect other residents, John welcomed him in the Patterson's home during the cold nights and ensured he was looked after in his weakened condition
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During the turn of the year, Polly received a bad omen as a red-haired man greeted their household in the night, against tradition
- Hogmanay is Scottish for the last day of the year
- The first-foot and gift-giving are a couple of the traditions observed on Hogmanay and into the New Year
- A similar event dates back to the Vikings
- Black buns are a fruit cake
- Hogmanay is still observed today
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In a saddening letter written in the final hours of Mary's life, John learned of her sister's death, addressed to Jessie, with an implicit blessing to the marriage of John and Jessie
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In a desolated Halifax after the explosion, the ship Polly was boarded on landed in Halifax, and after undergoing a medical exam, she phoned John and traveled by train to reach him
- During the explosion, about two thousand people died in Halifax
- This tragic explosion involved two war ships, one supplying explosives
- The port and surrounding area was flattened
- A train going towards Halifax was stopped before the hundreds of passengers arrived
- This left a tragic impact on Canada
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Even shortly after their reunion, John continued to write to his paramour, filling his letters with lies and deceit, with the first known letter dated June 18
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As she was training to be a nurse, Jessie worked in a hospital
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He moved to Saskatoon to escape Polly
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As he was filling out the license, he declared that he was single, and he seemed agitated. This also revealed his intent to kill his wife, Polly.
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Driving Polly to a far-off place in the dead of night, he killed Polly and shortly after married Jessie
