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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1912
Page
1
Winnipeg reports a firm denial from binder twine companies that a price increase is planned or has occurred. International Harvester Co. and Plymouth Cordage Co. say they can meet all demand with ample supply and reserves across Western Canada and the United States.
A series of break ins left Allan Liner's STI in the same spot as when first hit, with the vehicle still standing where it was struck late last night. Police investigated Monday afternoon incident details and location.
The Corsican, injured in a collision with an iceberg yesterday afternoon, remains in the same position 120 miles east of Belle Isle. The Lake Champlain is standby, fog has thinned, and a Marconigram says the fog cleared and the liner is heading toward Liverpool. Captain Cook signs off the dispatch.
Washington reports the death of William Bruce McMaster the American Vice Consul at Carthagena Colombia He was shot and killed with dispatches leaving the cause unknown whether accident or murderous assault and officials awaited further details.
At Saskatoon on Aug 14 a drowning at Little Manitou Lake near Watrous ends when R I Hood acting mayor of Lanigan sacrifices himself to save his fiancee Miss McFarlane. A bystander and a second rescuer nearly perish. Hood dies despite efforts as Miss McFarlane and the other rescuer survive.
The House approved the wool tariff revision by 174 to 80, a five vote margin. Democrats benefited from 21 Republican defectors while Speaker Clark declined to count ten present votes, maintaining the tally under the constitution.
Prince Henry of Ossia, brother to the German emperor, marks his 50th birthday. A navy veteran since boyhood he is regarded as a naval authority. He visited New York in 1902 for Emperor William’s yacht Meteor launch. In 1906 he was named commander in-chief of the Imperial navy.
Vancouver report states Police Sergeant William Stanton, acting chief during Bradshaw’s absence, disappeared after walking out of the New Westminster station last Thursday night. Officials have no reason for the unexplained absence and have not seen him since.
Special from Cheyenne Wyoming Aug 14 Throngs fill the city for the sixteenth frontier celebration with 5600 guests aboard trains crowded to capacity Cowboys from Wyoming and Indians in blankets mingle with visitors Events include racing busking contests wild horse exhibitions races branding contests and military maneuvers by troops from Fort PD A Russell
In San Francisco and the East society circles show keen interest in the wedding of Miss Julia H. Langhorne to Lt. James Parker U S Navy. Julia Langhorne, Virginia born, is a cousin of Gibson era beauties. Parker is the son of Col James E Parker Eleventh Infantry and nephew of ex Congressman Richard Wayne Parker.
Brief note recalls aid programs to police departments aimed at improving safety services. Authorities emphasize community partnerships, funding steps, and timelines for implementing new crime prevention measures.
New York authorities probing the Rosenthal murder case uncover a system where gamblers and disorderly houses pay police protection tariffs. Banks under the clearing house commission are ordered to report deposits linked to officers, including Lieut. Charles Becker, who allegedly collected blackmail sums.
Coupons for two photographs may be extended to September 1 but must be submitted by then. Milne's Portrait Studio at 39 3 subscribes to the Daily News for details and renewal.
Wytheville Va August 14 The case of Friel Allan a member of the Allen gang charged with the murder of Commonwealth's Attorney William H Foster at Hillsville in March opens for trial He is the third Allan to face murder charges Fried and Claude Allen already convicted of first degree murder in the courthouse tragedy.
Regina Sask Aug 14 Following the death today of a foreigner named Kachuk the police placed Mosei Shito sei under arrest on the charge of murder The dead man received his injuries in a fight last Sunday night outside the house of the accused who it is added was using a club in self defence when attacked by a number of men of whom the deceased is alleged to have been one Apparently a woman was at the bottom of the affair
Boston August 14 Henry Frick steel magnate plans a 1 billion lawn party at Pride's Crossing estate Friday night drawing Taft era millionaires to a four hour fairyland event. Nahant firm to lay and remove a perfect dancing floor from 7 to 9 pm and 1 to 3 am. The setup aims to host the largest gathering of millionaires in U S history.
Property listing notes a sale of zero feet in block 7 Central Park priced at 1000 dollars. The listing is by H. C. Pettet & Co located at 27 tf Gen.
A. J. N. Terrill, editor of the Medicine Hat Daily News, says Medicine Hat may become the region’s industrial hub as new plants rise. He cites a half million dollar flour mill, a large textile operation, and Canada Cement Company works as signs of future development alongside rich water and cheap power.
Alberta Glass Company starts a frame building project near Medicine Hat with contractor W Walsh. The site measures 190 by 120 feet and rises ten to twenty feet, using galvanised iron. Four buildings planned including furnace, machine shop, engine room and warehouse. Project costs estimate about $10,000 for the structure and $60,000 to $70,000 for machinery.
The board, based at the Commonwealth's new London office, declares the naval policy for the current fiscal year amounts to 5,500,000 pounds. The statement frames funding as the government's strategic allocation for naval activities and related obligations.
A London boarding house near the Strand marks the site for Australia's new offices. A painted notice proclaims Australia’s daily message and a later message states Australia’s defense share for 1912-13 at about 5.5 million pounds, totaling about 13 million pounds in defense over three years by King George’s subjects in Australia.
Washington Aug 14 Rear Admiral Abraham V Zane retired from the navy after serving as president of the board of inspectors for shore stations the past year due to reaching the age limit for active service.
A historical notice fragment references a 50 feet measurement at block 7 in Central Park within Co. 27 If. The text is incomplete but indicates a property or street designation in a municipal area.
The Porcelain factory near completion expects to install machinery in about two weeks. Three car loads of equipment have arrived. J W McIntyre named business manager and W F Clarke in charge of manufacturing. Clarke, an Ohio expert, is already shaping molds and predicts an October opening. Initial work will cover coarse wares like flower pots and crocks before expanding to finer porcelain items as operations stabilize.
Governor McGovern set the pardon hearing for John Dietz of Cameris Dam Farm in Madison on Aug 15. Dietz, who barricaded his home two years ago and resisted a sheriff's posse, was convicted of murder and given life imprisonment. the pardon application comes through Mrs. Dietz.
A terse entry records Fert, block 7 at Central Park, Co on the date shown as 27 tf. The notice lists no further details about ownership, transaction, or action.
Readers are invited to save coupons for a complimentary dinner at E. E. Trider's located on Third Avenue. The notice promotes the free meal offer as part of a limited advertisement campaign.
A fragmented letter discusses Canada potentially providing funds or support to maintain an adequate naval code and aid in reducing the maritime balance of the old world. It notes Canada’s wealth and hints at a stance not bound by party lines. The writer mentions J. G. Unionist M. PL for Liverpool Walton and references figures on Can na.
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