13 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1912
Page
1
Aboard the Allan Liner Corsican Captain Cook reports the ship struck an iceberg in fog near Belle Isle. Damage is slight and above the water line. voyage will continue to Liverpool. The vessel's wireless message arrived near ten o clock.
The corner stone of the new St. Barnabas Church was laid last night before a large interdenominational crowd. The Indiana stone weighs over a ton and bears the inscription To the Glory of God A. D. 1912. The ceremony featured hymns by the choir and instruments, and a history of the parish read by H. Ireland.
A Hamilton report says James Bruceo was arrested after Rose Ozziepea died from poisoned candy allegedly supplied by Mrs Bruce. Police expect the charge to be murder when Bruce appears in court tomorrow. The case stems from domestic tensions noted by police.
Police pursue a case after Bruce allegedly sent candy to his wife during a hospital confinement for childbirth. The wife reportedly shared the treat with four visiting girls against hospital rules, as Dr Rennie orders an inquest tomorrow and authorities continue gathering clues. The stomach contents were sent to Toronto for analysis with coroner ReAnie confirming the inquiry will proceed.
Detroit prosecutors prepared for arraignment of eighteen city aldermen accused of accepting or agreeing to accept bribes to influence a Wabash railroad related street closing. One alderman allegedly took payment from a detective posing as a railroad official while nine others planned to collect but missed the appointed time.
Five hundred young women from the middle West and central Canada arrived at Williams Bay to attend a ten day conference at the YWCA camp on Lake Geneva under the national board’s auspices.
About one hundred delegates from around twenty states gathered in St Louis as James H Ferris of Illinois opened the People's Party national convention. The body will nominate a presidential ticket and adopt a platform urging government control of railroads and utilities, plus initiative referendum and recall reforms.
Virginia declares forage day with Governor Mann urging farmers to meet in courthouse towns to exchange views on forage crops. Proclamation aims to boost hay and grass varieties across the state and set a precedent for others to follow.
Canada's Great Western International Stock Show opened in Edmonton with Hon. Duncan Marshall Alberta agriculture minister attending. The five day event showcases cattle horses sheep swine dogs poultry and pet stock and coincides with a five day Western Canada Racing Circuit meet.
More than 1,000 Odd Fellows from Ontario and nearby provinces meet in Hamilton for the annual grand lodge. The highlight is the dedication of the $60,000 Odd Fellows temple recently completed in the city, with ceremonies scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
Blackmail collected from grafters and vice rings in New York city is said to fund graft syndicates run by a lawyer a hotel proprietor and a police official with two inspectors profiting as well District Attorney Whitman cites Rosenthal case testimony and believes the total runs into millions though exact figures are not fixed
The supreme lodge of the Order of Sons of England convened in Niagara Falls Ont with delegates from Canadian lodges in attendance. The session opens Aug 18 and runs through the week. Winnipeg seeks to host next year’s gathering.
Representatives of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows from the Maritime Provinces and Newfoundland assembled in Yarmouth for their annual grand lodge session. The four day gathering includes the Patriarchs Militant and Rebekahs sessions.
Young women delegates from colleges nationwide converge on Columbus Ohio for the Delta Delta Delta sorority tenth annual convention with daily business sessions and planned entertainment throughout the week.
Fireworks stored in a cellar on Barber Street exploded this morning in Auburn killing five Italians. The incident occurred in a house on Barber Street with the blast reported by local authorities.
Roanoke Virginia hosts a two day session of the Railways Gardening association of America. Topics include duties of the railway gardener and related railroad gardening matters. Members from United States and Canada will attend.
Aug 13 in Dortmund Germany twenty six workmen were buried when a light iron works shed collapsed. Rescue teams recovered several bodies and it is believed all workers died.
Representatives of the Dominion Grain Commission and the Board of Railway Commissioners met in Ottawa to define jurisdiction over Winnipeg grain handling and prevent overlap. They discussed car distribution and complaints of railway discrimination favoring export grain over local milling orders. The decision assigns initial ruling to the grain commission and lets the railway board augment its authority if ignored.
Hundreds gathered outside the Astor mansion at Fifth Avenue waiting for the infant heir to the Astor fortune. Mrs. Astor and her mother observed the crowd from a window and later enjoyed a two hour carriage ride in Central Park. Dr Cragin remained with the household amid public interest and anticipated the event midweek.
Nicholas king of Cettinje allegedly hoards funds and neglects accounts. Ministers complain at his stinginess. the czar money from Russia and Austria fuels his court. A silk hat bought for Helen’s marriage to Italy’s king is spirited away and returned, costing the king a small sum to reclaim.
In Courbevoie a dramatic episode unfolded when a man appeared as a coffin was opened for a funeral. A few days earlier a corpse identified by a boy named Artas as his 19 year old brother Hubert had been recovered after a disappearance following a family quarrel. The mother confirmed the identification and authorities permitted the remains to be moved to Artas's home for burial.
At noon a funeral for Mmne Arias ends as screams erupt that the corpse is alive. Hubert Arias, presumed dead and later found living, explains he came for his promised new suit but is told he is legally dead. He retires to the country awaiting judicial action by the Seine Tribunal.
A terse notice offers a quick sale at $1000 from H. GC. Pettet & Co. The message is brief and lacks further terms or conditions.
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