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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
1
John H. Spencer says he will not seek a ballot recount despite scrutineer concerns over irregularities. He regrets the election outcome but praises loyal backers and notes a more active citizenry and demand for value in public spending as the city moves forward.
A fragmented report notes government attention to immigration limits and potential exclusion in education. Mentions illiteracy concerns among emigrants and references air routes or river routes near Athabasca. Individuals such as Barco and Antotla appear in scattered captions within the mangled text.
Ottawa rumours suggest Fielding May aims to rejoin Parliament as a member of the House of Commons. Speculation centers on Liberal Robert Bickerdike of St Lawrence Montreal who led by a large margin in the general election and may vie for the seat again.
The Miniaterial Association of Med fciné Hat has arranged a religious census to begin Thursday and finish by December 17. Churches and the Salvation Army supply workers and city areas, with records sent to the Baptist church for classification. Workers will call 10am to 12, 2pm to 6, and in the early evening. residents urged to cooperate to save time and improve results.
The article reports a Ward III alderman election ended in a tie with 128 votes for Fagan and McLean each, deputy returns disallowed two ballots, and Judge Baker casting the deciding vote to seat Leonard McLean. Labor candidate Robert Collier led in Ward II with a 62 vote majority amid a busy election day and strong turnout.
The ward contests produced a near winxer style jubilation as William G. Niblock led H. S. Potter by 146 in Ward I to claim the one year term. Alderman Pratt won Ward IV by a 60 vote margin over Malcolm Morrison, who made a credible first run. Ward II saw Hamilton Morrow lead with 167 votes for a two year term, while W R Penigno took second with 98 to secure a Beat at the alderman board for one year. The remaining four candidates trailed closely.
Hon T W Crothera argues prosperity shows in living costs while criticizing demand and supply gaps. He cites public utilities and commissions with two strikes in two years as a metric of progress, during a Canada labor speech at the Queen's Hotel.
Special to the News reports Irvine results from December 8 indicate the re-election of James H. Newby Wiedman Carl Beny and John Koenig in the local contest.
Fragmentary telegrams from Calgary recount a dated exchange involving C Beatty and others. A reply to a prior message appears referenced as yesterday’s communication.Further details are unclear due to incomplete text.
In Lethbridge electors, Hardie Grage and Reid are named along with commissioners as chosen candidates. The article notes special outings and distinct itineraries for the event, with various candidates presented in a string of remarks and calls for participation.
The mayor-elect Brown issues a reserved statement after the election. He notes the outcome and pledges to address city concerns with stability and inclusive policy.
Ottawa reports the governor-general's challenge shield goes to Alberta cadets with a 3.42 percent attendance rate for May 24, 1918. Calgary cadets win the Shield, with province by province cadet attendance rates listed from Alberta 3.42 to New Brunswick 0.83 and Nova Scotia 7.54.
Shelbyville Indiana December court acquits Dr William B. Craig of killing Dr Helene Knabe in her apartment on October 23 1911. After verdict Judge Blair grants defence motion to dismiss. Women fill the courtroom as Craig and his daughter Marian embrace in tears.
London reports an inquiry from a member of parliament in touch with the ministry that expresses strong concern over colonial attitudes toward Hindoos in dominions. British authorities in South Africa and British Columbia are said to misjudge the impact on India and the empire, with imperial conference items noted for debate.
Cambridge University defeated Oxford by 13 to 3 in a ball match played at Queen's Club. The result caps a long rivalry and highlights Cambridge's scoring advantage in the annual contest.
At a Montreal board meeting the Canadian Pacific Railway Company formed a Special Investment Fund funded by deferred land sale proceeds and securities totaling fifty two million dollars. The Royal Trust Company of Montreal named trustee. Holders of ordinary stock will receive fifty million dollar notes bearing six percent interest, redeemable at eighty percent of face value, with redemption possible any time and final maturity by March 1924.
The readable text is incomplete but mentions eastern AEE and drive arrangements. No clear events, names, dates, or places are legible to anchor a full report.
A fragment mentions an unsuccessful attempt by a Russian revolutionist to escape exile in Siberia. The text notes St Petersburg and Irkutsk places and references a gathering of a grandmother figure, with unclear dates and names.
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