15 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1911
Page
1
In Lethbridge on August 15 Whitford was committed for trial on a murder charge involving Victor Thomas who disappeared in October 1907. Mrs. Thomas testified at the hearing that Whitford urged her to leave her husband and described Thomas's later disappearance with Whitford stating God will not let you go far and it will all be found out someday.
Regina August 15 The eighth fort nightly crop report from the Saskatchewan department of agriculture notes weather has been showery and ripening delayed. Harvesting will be general province wide by the 25th with Maple Creek Swift Current Gull Lake among earliest districts. Oat cutting has begun in Swift Current and Rosthern reports a sixty acre wheat field harvested.
Edmonton residents refused the International Heating and Lighting Company gas franchise after an eight month campaign. A two thirds majority was required and the defeat came by eighty votes. Municipal ownership advocates won, hinting at a city built plant. Ex-Alderman McKinley lost to Thomas Bellamy, a Bouillon dismissal protest factor.
Winnipeg Aug 15 Liberals to-night nominate their candidate for the federal elections with James H Ashdowne a likely Liberal standard bearer. Conservative choice may be Alex Haggar MP to carry banner. other cities report nominations in progress.
A meeting was held in the Liberal Committee Rooms on South Railway Street Wednesday evening to discuss local affairs and party organization. Participants represented neighborhood groups and residents expressed views on municipal issues and upcoming events.
Mr J H G Bray is convalescent and again able to attend to his office duties. The note confirms Bray has recovered enough to resume tasks and oversee responsibilities at his post.
The Great Council of the Red Men of California opened in San Jose with impressive ceremonies and will stay in session through the week ending Saturday. Members will discuss many matters of interest to the order during the council meetings.
President Taft addressed one of the largest crowds at Ocean Grove New Jersey today under the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. He was welcomed at the station by a committee of prominent citizens and escorted to the auditorium for the address.
The July foreign crop report notes Western Canada spring wheat prospects strong and Canada end July conditions at 50 versus 17 last year. It projects winter wheat at 17 706 000 bushels, up from 16 610 000 in 1910, while Europe harvests are uneven across regions and not likely to match last year. Argentina and Chile show favorable autumn conditions for wheat oats and seeds. India weather has improved after a bad period.
Windsor Ontario August 15 Immigration Inspector Chene deported a number of Southern negros who had labored for months on the C P R. Frequent altercations over dice games led to the use of razors and other weapons.
More than three hundred rural mail carriers from every county in Ohio attend the annual meeting of the Rural Mail Carriers Association of Ohio in Marietta. The convention opens today, lasts two days, with entertainment arranged for visitors.
Encouraging reports from Liberal committees in the Lethbridge and Cordstadt districts show strong participation in the reciprocity campaign. Medicine Hat end?
The constituency backs candidate Buchanan with strong assurances. A fully organized group prepares at Royal bowling alleys on South Railway Street, now floored and prepared as a deal hall. On Wednesday evening, rooms open with addresses by well known reciprocity enthusiasts.
Bridgetown Nova Scotia August 15 The Women’s Baptist Missionary Society began its annual sessions preliminary to the United Baptist Convention of the Maritime Provinces with many prominent members in attendance as the event leads to the formal opening Saturday morning.
Moosomin August 16 Arthur Baldwin drowned after quick sand formed the bottom of a water hole a few feet deep. Companions attempting rescue narrowly escaped the same fate with one man saved after a struggle.
Rochester hosts 6000 volunteer firemen from across New York for the annual convention and tournament. A four day program features a parade prize contests and essential business sessions in gala attire.
Four hundred local branches of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America attend the start of the state's annual convention. President C. S. Barrett delivers the opening address at the fair grounds.
Regina reports the Last Mountain Lake death remains a mystery with no signs of foul play. The unidentified man died by his own action, with iron attached to his body. Location of the body could be anywhere in or beyond the lake, possibly blown from a distant spot.
British Mediterranean Cruiser Fleet sails from Agadir toward Tetuan while French ships La Neguenet Surprise and Corbin head to Casablanca. Germany holds several vessels at Agadir as British and French warships converge on Moroccan ports, signaling rising tensions over the Agadir occupation.
The article notes Los Angeles celebrated the 130th anniversary of its founding with a housing sale offering a 5 room cottage on Bal of the Angels for $200 down and monthly rent. Apply Petter 366 Toronto Street for details and purchase.
Calgary August 15. Following a conference Saturday with William Frost manager of the Alberta Government telephones the striking linemen and cablemen returned to work this morning as overdue checks arrived from Edmonton.
Montreal August 15 CP R directors meet and declare the quarterly dividend of 2 percent with no stock issue announced, contrary to expectations.
Wilfred Cole aged 14 was struck killed by lightning at St. Gideon while helping unload hay. A horse also died in the same incident.
London reports a possible nationwide railroad strike threatening vast trade disruption. Managers press a hard line against drivers demands, citing 1907 conciliation rules, with strikes already spreading to Liverpool Manchester Leeds Glasgow and Birmingham amid police and military responses. Hoodlum violence in Liverpool injures six soldiers and two police. rioters fled as troops fired.
Louisville, Ky to hosts Elks delegates from twenty five lodges across Kentucky. The reception was held today with business sessions planned for tomorrow and Thursday of the state reunion.
The Blind Pig keeper was fined 250 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to illicit sale of intoxicating liquor without a license. The case arose at Mounted Police barracks with Capt Parker presiding. After a roll counting error, the lawyer aided by a philanthropist provided the missing two dollars.
Halifax Aug 15 More than half of Clyde River village is burned as forest fires advance on a NW wind. Twenty three houses and two timber mills burned. One man missing possibly dead. Fort Clyde and Cape Nero in grave danger. Liverpool nearly surrounded by flames. mills and timber still burning.
In Portland Missouri Aug 15 exercises marked the 160th birth anniversary of Commodore Edward Preble a noted early American navy officer born and buried in Portland Fort Preble guards Portland harbor named for him He commanded ships against Barbary pirates bombing Tripoli six times in 1803 and helped bring peace in 1805 ending tribute and Christian captive slavery.
The Canadian Pacific Railway grants one third off for all visitors from points east of Calgary west of Moose Jaw and north to Medicine Hat. Tickets are valid to September 2 with a return limit through September 2.
Battleford Sask Aug 15 Chief Engineer Dunn of the Grand Trunk Pacific says one hundred teams have been shipped by Lamourlex and Peterson the successful tenderers for the Battleford Wainwright branch to commence work at once The contract for the two bridges across the Battleford River has been let to John Gunn and Company of Winnipeg with completion by April 1.
New York August 15 officials of the National Association of Theatrical Managers discussed an international agreement to suppress play piracy at their annual session. The meeting focused on measures to protect copyrights and curb unauthorized performances worldwide.
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