28 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
1
The Hat fair thrives with races, midway amusements, and bustling exhibits. Belgian stallions led by Robert appear at the Hat show, with Mr. Hazen presenting top-quality imports. The Poultry and vegetable displays attract crowds as farmers showcase prized stock and products.
The attorney general cites a network of about a dozen disorderly houses in New York paid 1500 to 2000 dollars monthly for police protection. Expensively furnished premises kept empty except for proprietor and a few servants, with lists showing girls aged 15 to 18. Investigations by Assistant District Attorney Smith hint at a forthcoming sensational disclosure.
London reports Premier William Borden met for nearly an hour with five leading members of the Women’s Social and Political Union at the Savoy Hotel. The deputation included Rachael Barrett Barbara Wylie Mrs Tuckwell Winnifred Mayo and Evelyn Sharp. Three had been imprisoned and the discussion was described as perfectly pleasant.
The City Council has decided to hold a public meeting on Wednesday September 4 at 8 p m to outline the proposed waterworks project and provide a detailed report of the system for public information. The meeting invites residents to review and discuss the plan before action is taken.
Across Saskatchewan and Manitoba plants face harvesting delays as heavy rains and storms halt work. In Yorkton and Prince Albert fields await dry spells. others report reduced yields, sprouting risk, and ongoing weather challenges slowing wheat oats and barley cuts.
From the Industrial Committee report the mayor announced that a 250 acre gift to the Council by Mr Robert White was made with no reservations except use for industrial sites. Forty acres remain reserved for the Kokoma Investment Company and the Council accepted the gift.
Britain protests the Panama Canal Bill and warns it would curb overseas trade if coastwise shipping favors Americans. Baron Strathcona calls interpretation wrong and expects Britain will seek Hague arbitration if no satisfactory agreement is reached.
A squadron of six Italian warships anchored near Beirut with unknown aims. Turkish garrison patrols. no landings or shots reported. Residents fear a repeat of February bombardments that killed sixty non combatants and wounded many as Turkish and Italian forces previously clashed.
A Toronto Street subway plan met strong property owner opposition over value depreciation. Officials will have the engineer prepare drawings and cost estimates for three options an Ottawa Street bridge and a River Street subway and submit them to citizens for preference.
The agency states it would not recommend investments in property it would not buy itself, signaling a cautious, self‑referential approach to property investments.
Quebec Aug 28. Seven Syrians reached the immigration dept. One held for trachoma, six released. The detained man’s brother paid a bribe after an interpreter promised liberation, then the interpreter vanished and the man was deported.
Good buys in all parts of the city are highlighted as Hollinger Agency invites the public to visit and view offerings. The message encourages shoppers to see the deals firsthand and explore options across town.
In Detroit on August 28 Alderman Andres J Walsh of the fourteenth ward faces a preliminary examination on bribery and the sitting of Justice A J Jefferies as a grand juror to hear defense evidence in fraudulent enrollment charges as part of municipal corruption prosecutions.
Workmen uncover the remains of a man, evidently murdered years ago, buried under ground in a trunk on Semour Street. The body was cut to pieces and there is no clue to identity or suspects. No other details are given.
The city council debated enforcing by laws on two slaughterhouses amid a strong smell complaint. Mayor urged immediate action with a month to comply or face closing, after inspectors would monitor weekly. Aldermen backed penalties if owners fail to meet sanitary standards.
Here to Investigate Hon. C. R. Mitchell with the Deputy Minister of Telephones arrived in the city yesterday to assess the fair and study the telephone situation for deciding the best system to install to improve the present setup.
A fragmented public notice mentions a large sign reading automob ile and a comfortable building for rest. Secretary H. Hassard appears as the signatory, with references to a public will and directions on Macleod Trail.
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