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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
1
Building permits in July reach 662 620 with the year total climbing to 1 662 734, a 125 percent rise over last year’s total. The Ogilvie permit adds 450 000, while contractors and residents pursue numerous new houses and fine residences.
London reports Premier Jorden addressing the Canadian contingent at the Merchants Company of Canada Club. He praises Lord Strathcona and argues imperial unity requires shared resources, noting Canada’s remarkable western towns led by their school houses. He defends optimism as a strength and pledges mutual benefit within the empire.
Vancouver BC workers join a widespread strike affecting G I T R Construction and related firms. Reports indicate the walkout expanded from Hazelton to Burns Lake and now covers regions across the province, with thousands of workers quitting and engines idle as the standoff continues under a stopwork order.
Amoy China reports 224 bubontic plague deaths and 73 cholera deaths in the three months ending July 3. City authorities provided the figures for the period, reflecting a severe outbreak impact.
L P Minkler of Lethbridge announces a suit against the city for 2500 to recover his automobile wrecked in a June 10 accident on a dangerous wagon road near the Belly River traffic bridge. Driver John Murray died days after injuries. attorney is W V Peapst. Minkler formerly Medicine Hat real estate man.
In the House of Commons Sir Clement Kinlock Cooke asked if James Bryce would resign and who would replace him. Sir Edward Gray said Bryce would return to Washington in September to refine his work as ambassador.
Rossland BC July 3 17 year old George Petit driver for the Rossland market departed at 2 am Sunday with four other boys and a man on a fishing trip. Petit has not been seen since a search party led by Chief Long is searching. The accompanying man reportedly supplied liquor to the boys and was arrested. The bait for the trap is set.
Port of Spain reports the first reciprocity agreement with Canada carried today by 13 to 5 in the legislative council and by a slender majority in the chamber of commerce.
Police Lieutenant Charles Becker, head of a gambling raiders squad, is tied to the Rosenthal murder as Rose and Webber allege Becker planned the killing earlier. District Attorney Whitman questioned them in West Side cells, promising leniency in exchange for details. They also mentioned $2,400,000 in alleged protection payments.
Port Arthur and Duluth dispatches report militiamen pulled back as Canadian Northern and city police monitor a quiet coal docks strike. Workers suspend all operations amid a threatened blockade while guards armed with revolvers remain on the docks.
Operating officials nationwide study the Illinois Central Railroad’s new suburban fare and punch ticket method, the first pay-as-you-enter style system for suburban traffic in the United States. It aims to curb free rides while incorporating features of pay-as-you-enter schemes.
A drowning accident on Little Lake last night killed Joseph Massey and Fred Morton after a rowboat capsized during a place change. J Brusseau of Montreal survived by clinging to the boat.
The Bank of England reports a total reserve decrease of 1 193 000 with circulation rising 752 000 and bullion down 401 337. Other securities up 883 000 and other deposits up 84 000, public deposits down 350 000, notes reserve down 1 142 000, government securities down 1 000. Reserve ratio falls to 18.65 percent from 80.38.
Marshville Tennessee August 1 Roosevelt supporters arrange a state convention in this city for tomorrow to name candidates for governor and railroad commissioner and to select delegates to the Chicago national convention.
In Los Angeles California this morning one inmate died and two others were fatally injured in a jail fight shortly after seven o clock. Leonard Mullin serving one year for contributing to the delinquency of a minor died. Lewis W Noel and Martin Mienzo were fatally wounded.
London report: officers and members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston who visited the Honourable Artillery Company of London sailed for New York today aboard the steamship Celtic.
Special to News Paris Aug 1 The wedding of Miss Charlotte E Kennedy daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kennedy of Pittsburgh and Fustace Richardson Cox an English magistrate in Wiltshire took place today at the American embassy in Paris
Nashington D C Aug 1 The parcel post system agreed by the United States and Peru or Panama was put into operation. The agreement mirrors existing deals with major European nations and covers weeks.
During July Sey district records show 995 pre emptions and purchased homesteads along with one South African script. In June the totals were 415 homesteads 210 pre emptions 26 purchased homesteads and three scripts.
In a discussion on harbor and boat standards, 1-Hon. F.D. Monfay of Quebec argued western harbors trail the eastern ones by about twenty years, noting no improvement over time. The remark frames a long standing regional disparity in maritime facilities.
Col John Conklin former commander of the Second Field Artillery at Vancouver barracks is placed on the retired list on his own application after over thirty one years of service. He is from New York and graduated from West Point in 184.
Special to News reports Baltimore August 1 that the Western Maryland Railway launches a new through freight service to the West transforming from a local line into an independent trunk system. The western outlet is gained via an 81 mile Cumberland Maryland to Connellsville Pennsylvania extension connecting with the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie road.
The general chapter of the Order of the Holy Cross gathers at the University of Notre Dame for a week long session. Delegates and attendees from France, India, Canada, and the United States participate as the order considers proposed changes in its law.
Roy J. Blair a brakeman shot by a hobo on a Morley bound train died in Banff hospital. Police and a posse scoured the area. one suspect, Dick Lyons alias Keily, identified but at large with guards at Crow's Nest and Moose Jaw ready to stop him.
May Levell eleven daughter of J Levell of Redcliff narrowly escaped fatal burns when her dress caught fire while removing a kettle at 124 Braemar St Mrs Ragor rushed to help but the girl fled into the street burning most of her clothing Her arms and hands burned as a rug smothered the flames Dr Gershaw treated her and she was sent to hospital with serious but non fatal injuries confirmed for recovery.
Industrial Commissioner C E Brown resigned today to the Industrial Bureau. He will remain in the city for a period while a replacement is sought. Mr White, secretary of the bureau, will act as commissioner during the interim and a suitable successor is expected to be named.
Six fishing boats seized off Point Roberts amid claims they carried salt fish illegally into the United States. The boats, tied to Vancouver, were seized by American authorities and later released. Blaine held the boats pending evaluation. The action appears linked to cross border retaliatory tensions over fishing activity.
Fishermen claim fog misled them into the three mile limit as Canadian crews seized several American vessels at Point Roberts, noting that no fog was present on the day of seizure.
Governors from western states gather in Boise Idaho for the first annual Association of Western Governors conference The three day meeting features talks on resources convict labor taxation state supervision of investments water power conservation good roads reclamation of arid lands and western investments and securities.
Colorado Day was observed in Denver marking the state's admission anniversary. Banks were closed and civic exercises were held by various organizations under local authority.
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