20 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1912
Page
1
Mayor Spencer proclaims Thursday August 29 as a Civic Holiday to allow citizens to attend the Tarr event. The Tarr runs from Tuesday the 27th through the eve of the 29th, with public interest noted despite garbled OCR text.
A bulletin from Toronto reports General Booth's condition worsened after eye surgery in May. Bramwell Booth and Salvation Army officials await news as prayers are requested and staff prepare for possible succession.
In Belle Plains Kansas near Tatter's farm Sam Wood attempted to abduct Ethel Monahan. James Thompson, 16, was killed and Caylord Monahan, 16, wounded as Wood fired at pursuers before being shot himself. He died near his farm after a posse pursuit.
A brief classified notice in The Daily News promises fast leads for buyers and sellers. The ad highlights a concise product or service request, urging readers to respond promptly for best chances at a deal.
The nomination express and mail car on the Canadian Northern No. 1 from Winnipeg to Edmonton caught fire about 4 40 am east of Makina. Most of the express was destroyed. the mail was saved. The fire likely started from a lamp explosion or explosive matter. The express messenger, badly burned, leaped from the train at Makina and was taken to Winnipeg on No. 4. The damaged car was cut at Makina and the mail moved to Dauphin in a box car.
President Taft ends a conference with A Innis of the British Embassy over the Panama Canal bill. A joint resolution would allow foreign suits in U S courts to test a free tolls clause, while Taft signals possible signing despite questions about treaty abrogation. Cabinet discussion follows and Senate committee members weigh the measure.
A large Democratic meeting at the State Fair Grounds celebrated the formal notification of Governor Thomas R. Marshall as the party's choice for Vice President. Aston E. Parker of New York delivered the keynote, with Marshall’s acceptance and remarks by Samuel M. Ralston.
Nearly 200 delegates from major Oklahoma cities gathered in Swanee for the annual convention of the Oklahoma branch of the American Federation of Labor. State President C. C. Zieglar opened sessions and delivered the annual address as discussions on labor interests begin for the week.
Delegations of firemen and visitors from many regions arrive in Newburg New York for the opening of the fourteenth annual New York State Firemen Association convention. The event lasts four days with a parade prize contests and business sessions, and the city is decorated for the visitors.
The Republican National Convention committee that will notify Vice-President Sherman of his nomination gathered in Washington on Aug 21 and plan to depart tonight for Utica for the notification ceremonies tomorrow. Senator Sutherland of Utah chairs the committee and will deliver the notification address.
Utica New York August 20 James S Sherman is to be formally notified tomorrow of his renomination for Vice President on the Republican ticket. The ceremony at Roscoe Conkling Park is expected to draw about 100000 people with Senator Sutherland of Utah delivering the notification address and Sherman giving a brief acceptance speech.
At Tronwood Michigan the fourteenth biennial State convention opens with Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Auxiliary in attendance from across the state. The Michigan order shows growth with 3838 members and a beneficiary fund exceeding 18000 excluding recent assessments. Ladies Auxiliary reports 3410 members statewide.
Kansas City Mo August 19 The twenty fourth annual convention of the Loyal Order of Moose began a week of festivity in this city drawing an estimated 20000 visitors from the United States and Canada A contest for hosting next year s gathering is lively with applicants including Winnipes Dallas Cincinnati and Portland Ore
Wisconsin postmasters gather in Madison for the annual convention. The program includes a keynote by President and remarks from visiting officials as part of the Wisconsin Commsii deme.
Union leaders and city officials met with Mayor Garrison to avert a strike by surface railway workers in Chicago. Balloting shows overwhelming support for striking, with workers ready to walk out if elevated road officials deny demands.
Reports earlier claimed a wealthy American named Mackie killed his wife and three children then died by suicide. Investigations reveal the killer was actually Captain Hicks Murray using the alias Richard Charles Mackie, who lived with Florence Taylor and her sister Edith at East Bourne.
Arthur Richards a young Bank of Toronto clerk in Toronto allegedly embezzled about 500 from the bank and attempted suicide by swallowing strychnine in a downtown hotel. Detectives rushed him to hospital where doctors said he may recover.
Large attendance of delegates from the United States and Canada gathers in Chicago for the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists annual convention. The opening session features greetings and officer reports as the co conven tion continues through Friday. A proposal to erect a permanent memorial to William Robertson for long service to the National Botanic Garden is discussed.
In Lebanon Oregon Augis a two year old child of Ernest Porter ingested about 60 quinine tablets found behind a bureau after the mother had stored them there for herself. The child is now blind and in grave condition despite medical efforts.
Nearly one thousand buyers from large corporations across the country attend the annual convention in Cincinnati Ohio. The three day session begins at the Linton Hotel with an address by association president Alfred Hyans of Orvisburg Mississippi.
The State's dissolution suit against the Northern Colorado and Wyoming Lumber Dealers' Association and 28 Colorado lumber firms was called for hearing in Greeley. The suit alleges the defendants formed a restraint of trade.
Henry Washington a well known resident of Wingesville Ontario marked his 116th birthday today. Born into slavery in Kentucky he escaped to Canada before the Civil War and is believed to be the eldest man in the country.
Tokio reports that the Japanese military authorities will increase the strength of the army in Korea by two divisions. The plan starts next year and aims for completion by 1918, with an estimated cost of about $138,000,000.
Montreal August 20 Sir Max Aiken retires as president of the Royal Securities Corporation to devote more time to British politics. He is succeeded by A R Dehle of the Bank of Montreal.
Abbe S. J. Lorti, professor of theology and president of the recent French Congress, died today at his brother's home in Little Current Ontario. He was a principal organizer of the congress.
Montreal August 20. T Frame Thomas a London financier closely linked with South American firms began a long Dominion tour last night. The voyage will span thousands of miles and last about two months as readers are urged to watch for an advertisement offering life advice and a guaranteed winner.
New York reports Sam Schepps as a pivotal witness before the Grand Jury in the Rosenthal murder inquiry. He is said to corroborate the confession implicating Lt. Becker and to influence imminent indictments against seven alleged killers and associates.
Pekin officials faced a questioning by the National Assembly over the execution of General Chang Chen Wu and General Feng Wei. The assembly denounced the explanations as unsatisfactory and demanded further statements from the Premier and War Minister. The government claims proof of guilt and conspirators in a secret society aimed at overthrow. The unrest mirrors a revolt linked to Hangkow investigations and threats against Sun Yat Sen amid alleged counterrevolutionary plots.
Four men dead and two expected to die within hours after consuming wood alcohol while working on the Southern Counties Railway at St Lambert Kerr. Twenty more men are ill from the same beverage. One Russian arrested in Montreal as beverages and alleged soft drinks are seized.
A large turnout marked the opening of the Missouri Press Association summer meeting in Hannibal August. Mayor Charles T. Hays gave the welcome address and President K J Purcell of Fredericktown made the response. The gathering runs through the week with tours to Mark Twain's birthplace and the Keokuk dam on the Mississippi River.
Milne’s Portrait Studio advertises coupon holders may extend two photographs until September first and must be submitted by then. Hollinger Agency promotes good buys across the city and invites customers to view them.
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