Police Court summaries from early June cases
On June 5 and 6 sessions, cases include insanity detention in Regia, John Porter found guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses, John Avery remanded for theft of a horse, F Broullette remanded for saddle theft, Patrick Willett and William Willet found guilty of giving liquor to Indians with fines and jail terms, Julius DuMaurier remanded for cattle stealing, with P J Nolan prosecuting and C E D Wood defending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McGibbon
J.P
J. B. Hall
Regia
J. P
John Porter
John Avery
F. Broullette
Primrose
Walke
Patrick Willett
Tusp
William Willet
R. DuMaurier
P.J. Nolan
C. E. D. Wood
The Value of Charity and Personal Fortitude in Life
A reflective piece arguing success comes from diligent effort and community usefulness. It contrasts reliance on luck with the rewards of perseverance and charitable acts, noting kindness deepens in hardship and sustains Christian character amid business life.
Claresholm Notes Highlights Local Horse and Baseball News
In Claresholm on June 15, report of a rough incident as horses pulled a wagon into a wire fence after dark, injuring their legs. Locals note partial arrival of the baseball outfit from Macleod, with Ross starring for Macleod in a Pincher Creek match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macleod
Pincher Creek
Ross
J. E. Moffat
Gunpowder
Stavely Races
Constable Hayes
A. S. Thea
D. McFarlane
North-West Assembly Debates Drainage Bill and Readings
The North-West Assembly sat three hours focusing on committee discussion of the drainage bill. Maultain introduced and secured first readings for several amendatory bills including judicial, prairie fire, municipal, school assessment, legislative assembly, and land tax sale confirmations. Bennett introduced a Bell Telephone Co. bill and the notaries public bill passed on third reading. Bennett proposed drainage debentures to fund the drainage work, but Premier Haultain dismissed feasibility and indicated further developments to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maultain
Legislative Assembly
Bennett
Bell Telephone Co
Manitoba
Haultain
Government moves on tax forfeiture clause in lands plan
A long debate framed by fears of two year tax forfeiture for lands improved by drainage works. Mr Bennett called it wrong. J C Young urged redemption. Mr Haultain argued for paying taxpayers against non-payers. Bennett questioned Dominion irrigation law compatibility. Houltain replied it must align with it. House adjourned again at five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bennett
J. Jd. Young
Haultain
Bennett
Houltain
High River Eye-Opener on Macleod Guard Room Conditions
The High River Eye-Opener attacks the N W M P Macleod guard room for detaining awaiting-trial prisoners in a four by six foot cell with a five by fourteen inch windowless hole. It argues lack of ventilation risks health and cites legal norms, urging publicity to prompt reform and better breathing space for inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macleod
High River
N.W.M.P
Antonio
Bee stings praised by German doctor for rheumatism cure
A German doctor claims five hundred patients were cured of rheumatism by bee stings. The piece jokes that if mosquitoes could be convinced to do the same, Macleod would see fewer stiff joints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macleod
Three hundred missing after Heppner flood in Oregon
Portland reports a cloudburst that devastated Heppner Oregon last night at six o clock. Telegraph and telephone lines are down and initial estimates place deaths around three hundred with recoveries already noted from Tone and Ione communications. A twenty foot wall of water swept the gulch town, destroying much of Heppner and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Heppner
Morrow County
Tone
Ione
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Business Gards
V. Forbes MD
Veller Avenue
San
Etto Harker & Co
G A. Kennedy
M.D. MD
Tad Avenue
Grier-Bruce
Orrbina
Atchford
McDougall L Axp Daly
Supremo To
Ottawa
Ario
Okt Hrord KG
Edward J. Daly
McDougall, JR
Union Bank of Canada
Ry Bros” Bank
Anc Contractors
Alta
M “Achlan & Lambert
Joseen Kearney
EB Newsham
Reval Hotel
Aalgary
Alberta Lodge
G.R.M
Neenhar
Thern
Billys
Pesca
Reeder
Vr Beere
Westernt At Guarantee Co
Canada
Cenhry Bros. Bankers
Exchange
Macleod Alta
Comer
28Rd Street
Stevens & Bruce
Sale Stable
Nath
1St Avenue
23Rd Street
Reach @ Company
United States
Deering
Deering Ideal
Deering Harvester Company
Gray
Macdonnell
Pinto
Cordovan
Carpenters
Claresholm
Mr. Bell
Wilton
Mr. Alcock
Medicine Hat
Jas. Patterson
Joseph Nugent
Sarimore
N.D
North-West Assembly
Macleod Guard Room
Faith
Hope
Charity
The
Prairie Capital
Winnipeg
Riel
Wolseley
C. ED. Wool
Mecleod
DJ. Campbell
Barker & Co
A. Young & Co
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