02 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
1
The November total reaches 92 002 versus 91 325 the prior year, with eleven month gains to 3 843 207 from 2 765 729, an increase near forty percent. Permits include an 8000 nut and bolt factory and a 10000 brick steel sanitary drinking fountain factory 60 by 110 feet, plus residences and small stores.
London reports Winston Spencer Churchill First Lord of the Admiralty has become a competent aviator. He took lessons at flying stations and on Saturday ascended at Hast Church in a dual contest biplane with Captain Lushington reaching 500 feet and flying for about forty five minutes covering 30 to 40 miles before Lushington resumed control and landed.
Mark Derring, a Black man arrested in Moose Jaw, was brought before police court on a new charge of stealing two valises valued at 18 and 24 dollars from W. Mcenzie’s harness store on Toronto Street. He pleaded guilty to the theft and claimed to have been influenced by others.
Ten people die when a 30 foot wave rushed Nolan Creek in Belton Texas before dawn washing away fifty houses along the waterway. Mrs W C Polk and four children drowned while the infant was saved. A camper family of five also perished place unknown. A man on Main Street bridge in Temple was swept away. Downpour caused the creeks rise. Great Lakes storm fund ends at $49000.
John H. Spencer, a mayoral candidate, will not contest the irregular nomination papers of Ald. Brown and Ald. McClellan. Supporters urged action after papers were questioned, but Spencer chose to abide by the voters and not seek office through irregular means. The issue centers on archaic forms used previously and potential clerical errors in marking movers and seconders.
H. F. Montague, Southern Pacific traveling passenger agent, was killed while attempting to disarm a highwayman during a bandit robbery on the Southern Pacific westbound Overland Train No 9. The outlaw boarded at Pomona and jumped off near Himonte.
More than 400 residents have signed a city petition backing a public library. The campaign aims to reach 500 names to meet legal requirements and show broad support before presenting to the city council. The library committee, aided by board of trade appointees, will continue canvassing factory workers and report to the council after possible Carnegie Foundation participation.
The customs receipts for November totaled 13 659 80 dollars, down from 19 962 21 the previous year. The drop stems from bonded goods not being released due to lack of funds. Over 4 000 entries were recorded this month versus 2 977 last year, though many remain in customs offices.
Mr A H Gulickson assistant chief engineer of Southern Albertombra Land Company and Mr A W Burrage head draftsman attend the Water Users convention in Great Falls Montana linked to the United States reclamation service. Gulickson formerly served in the reclamation service and Burrage has also worked on its projects.
Berlin reports the chancellor issued a decree limiting German diamond marketing in 1914 to one million carats. It notes production in 1918 reached 1,140,000,000 carats.
Port Arthur handled 5,000,000 bushels of grain shipped out over Saturday Sunday and Monday, nearly doubling any prior three day total in the history of Port Arthur and Fort William. The record reflects a surge in loading activity across the two ports.
Ottawa reports the cabinet council held its first meeting since Hon. R L Gordon returned to the capital. The session opening date was not fixed but a date choice would be announced in a few days.
A. Swaigher of Boston Catering Company faced Magistrate Kealy on a charge of selling tainted hamburger steak. Spencer testified he fell ill after a Saturday meal and required hospital care, with Dr. Gershaw confirming ptomaine poisoning. A. Swaigher denied wrongdoing as the case continued.
J. D. McGregor of Brandon wins the grand championship at the International Live Stock Show in Chicago. Glencarnock Victor 1 defeats numerous steer contenders in the world’s biggest livestock show as Manitoba cheers and Western Canadian growers exchange greetings.
Last year’s winner in his class rose to grand status among grades and cross breeders. Bred by J. D. McGregor, sired by Golden Gleam, and sharing the same dam as last year’s champ, he stood as a top purebred and overall grand champion. The article details feed and handling notes as described by trainer Harry Rowal and the McGregor camp.
Disturbance erupts as police clash with crowds near a hotel and transit routes. Officers fire tear gas and return shots as workers protest a stalled settlement, resulting in casualties and widespread disruption across the avenue and freight depots. Local officials, including Mayor Wallace, urge calm while investigations begin.
In Indianapolis a riot leaves one Black man dead and three wounded as unrest escalates. A separate Winnipeg cable reports a dispute over a British minister's purported school statistic, prompting Premier Roblin to retract and apologize for earlier remarks.
Manitoba cabinet passes an order-in-council to convene the legislature on Thursday December 11 for despatch of business. The Manitoba Gazette announces the call in a special issue issued today. The Daily News lists the city price 385c per month.
Horace Montague, an agent for the Southern Pacific, was killed aboard the westbound Sunset Express near Los Angeles. The bandit robbed passengers of about $600 in cash and jewelry, then leaped from the train at Puente station and fled.
Police opened fire as a mob blocked a wagon moving up the street. Officers reportedly gave orders to disperse the parade before firing was used to clear the obstruction.
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