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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1911
Page
1
Nominations for mayor aldermen and school trustees closed with Nelson Spencer acclaimed as mayor and several seats uncontested. Ward 2 and Ward 3 show two contests, while school trustees go to acclamation. Balloting set for Tuesday amid tensions from the McNamara case and active socialist versus good government campaigns.
Ontario nominations open at noon across the province with Sir James Whitney speaking at Winchester Springs and N W Rowell at Woodstock. Liberal organizer F G Inwood expects candidates in most constituencies though five remain unfilled and some seats may see acclamations. Independent Labour plans strong races in all districts.
Los Angeles reports detail alleged plots to influence the McNamara jury with a detective arrest. Fringes of bribery and forged statements surface as sentences for Jas. B. McNamara and John J. McNamara loom, while labor leaders weigh in from Brooklyn and Washington.
Procrastination robs peace during the Christmas season and shrinks gift lists. Merchants stock early to display holiday goods, urging shoppers to act now to avoid last minute crowds and impulsive last minute purchases with Christmas only 21 days away.
Special to the News report from Philadelphia notes Rudolph Blankenburg, praised as the war horse of reform, was installed as mayor in a crowd-filled Common Council chamber. He succeeds John E. Reyburn as a new regime begins, with reform forces aiming to cut expenses, abolish bureaus, and save nearly $1,000,090 annually.
Madam Pattie Taylor, renowned soprano and London trained graduate of Madam Amy Joyner, A.R.A.M., presents her first Canada appearance tomorrow evening at the Lineeed Oil Mill opening. She has sung professional concerts in London and provinces for six years and will perform several selections.
The News has a copy of the Chinese Daily News containing a full report of the local banquet given to Quon Koy before he sails to China. A family photograph is also published in the issue.
Ottawa Dec 4 There is talk of adjourning the house before Thursday but nothing definite. The government is willing to adjourn but the opposition may not consent. Private members' day depends on time spent with business. If finished today, debate may end. but a six o'clock Wednesday adjournment for holidays is possible.
The bitter municipal campaign in Los Angeles closes with 75,000 women voters empowered by recent state constitutional changes. Mayor George Alexander seeks re election against Job Harriman. Primaries showed Harriman strong but analysts foresee a woman vote that could decide the outcome.
Albany December 4 The appeal of Albert W Wolter from his first degree murder conviction of Ruth Wheeler for a brutal crime in New York was argued before the Court of Appeals Wolter an inmate at Sing Sing for eighteen months allegedly lured the 15 year old girl to his rooms on the pretext of hiring her as a stenographer after assaultting and strangling her then dismembering and partly burning the body found in a fireplace
Miss Lucy Beech Johns of Uniontown resigns as Fayette County deputy sheriff dated December 4 to marry John C. Grier a Pittsburgh traveling salesman. She had served since the year’s start and earned a gold mounted revolver and jewel studded badge.
Delegates from across the United States and foreign countries gathered in Chicago for the eighteenth annual National Irrigation Congress. The congress opens sessions tomorrow and will run through the rest of the week with representatives preparing to discuss irrigation policy and projects.
New York dispatch reports Sir Wilfrid Laurier is poised to become the Canadian High Commissioner in London replacing Lord Strathcona. The move follows Strathcona’s frail health and recent controversial visits, with Laurier weighing duty and opposition leadership. Also advertised: trimmed hats sale at Miss Buzza 297 Toronto St. Dec 6.
Edmonton may see a bill by C. W. Cross to close retail stores and barber shops at six o'clock daily. The Early Closing of Shops Act is backed by trades and labor councils across the province with endorsements from Edmonton Medicine Hat and Lethbridge councils.
Pekin reports continued resignations from Yuan Shi Kal’s cabinet including the P. O. Nan Viceroy and the finance minister, leaving Premier Yuan a one man government. Newspapers suggest he may declare regency as Manchu prince intrigues rise. Troop movements near Pao Tang Fu imply an attack on the Pansi rebel is near. No province has replied to the national congress call in Peking to discuss the constitution.
London dispatch reports 500 Russian advance parties nearing Teheran with probable resistance. If Persia accepts the ultimatum, troops may withdraw. otherwise they advance to Teheran and remain until demands are met. Telegraph note adds two thousand more troops reaching thirty miles south of Rest.
Ottawa report to the House of Commons notes rapid expansion among Canadian corporations. Incorporations rose to 5449 from 493 last year, with total capitalization at 458,415,900 and existing company capitalization up by 24,716,60 to 343,377,800 in 1930. Nationalisation grants totaled 16,368 during the year, and Mr Keah’s issued total reaches 146,888.
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