11 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
1
O M Aur age, a former Princeton player, was sentenced to life for the murder of Fisher. The defendant claimed the killing was accidental and remained confident of a new trial.
Military orders authorize the establishment of a provincial school at Pincher Creek Alberta for six weeks starting soon. The directive outlines the temporary educational setup and its duration amid local conditions.
A cashier for a local company was seized on a street near the West Side while a bag of cash was snatched. A rapid chase led to the recovery of a satchel and the suspect fled as authorities investigated the assault and kidnapping claim.
December 11 report states a man believed to be the robber of the CP R was captured near Butte by J W Smerican, the assailant’s identify not fully confirmed. Ernest Woods, a Grand Trunk engineer, was killed near the yards, and a light engine was damaged. Ottoman warships and Dardanelles steamships are reported moving near the Straits as allied forces chart the area.
Dec 10 obituary reports the death of Reverend H. M. Parish aged 84, a longtime shyster minister in Cangz near Parsons, at the point of death.
Ottawa Liberals held a second caucus to shape an amendment to the naval policy. A general outline was approved with final drafting by Sir Wilfrid Laurier and ex-ministers. The measure supports a Canadian navy and criticizes Borden's current form. Two drunks paid $2 costs before Magistrate Kealy.
The Dominion Government and the G T P reach a deal on the Winnipeg to Fort William section 1 of the N T R, allowing passenger service and immediate operation of the Transcona shops. Arbitration by Sir William Whyte will decide terms for leasing the line and rent for the Transcona shops.
London December 11 The Duke of Connaught has been named Colonel-in-chief of the supply transport corps of the Indian army. The appointment is considered highly onerous and valued within the Indian establishment and may signal future movements for the Prince.
Ottawa December 10 Mr McCoig gives notice he will move a motion declaring it the duty of Parliament to place drainage machinery on the free list.
Official statistics show Canada’s three operating sugar beet factories produced 22,157,155 pounds or 11,078 tons of beet root sugar in 1911 12, up from 20,612,276 pounds or 10,306 tons in 1910 11. Facilities are located at Wallaceburg and Berlin Ontario and Raymond Alberta.
A Toronto police meeting heard a delegation from the local council of women urge reforms including a court for women with male officials excluded, female police officers to monitor stores and streets for mashers, and women doctors to examine female prisoners.
Issse Howely a militant suffragette was sentenced to two months imprisonment after a false fire alarm last night. Government counsel described the group as terrorizing London. Elsie told police the government could stop the women by granting them votes.
Caesar, the late King Edward’s wire haired terrier, lies ill in London and causes public concern. The dog is the only one in Great Britain exempt from quarantine laws and has traveled with Queen Alexandra on visits to Denmark.
A mob of about 100 men reportedly entered New Jay and seized county offices amid the Delaware county seat dispute with Old Jay. Officials were taken into custody as a militia detachment was asked to be sent by Governor Cruce. Details were scarce due to wire communication interruption.
In London after Premier Asquith’s House of Commons reply, Keir Hardie pressed the prime minister on how far Canadian triborations aligned with Premier Borden’s offer. The chamber erupted in cries of dissent as Asquith declined, saying the matter rests with Canadian Parliament.
BP Cogplan started three STO frame projects on East Allowance while Mike Sul begins a Bridge Street residence worth 1000 dollars. The notices indicate local builders planning new homes and a specific budget for one project.
Calcutta December reports Mohammedans in India press to send 1000 pounds raised for a Mohammedan university to aid Turkey war victims. The Sultan opposed diverting funds. he urged Muslims in India to pause new projects and concentrate on Turkey relief.
Winnipeg reports John Mac Deod arrested in Dundee for stealing from the Manitoba Elevator Commission was sentenced at a private police court hearing by Magistrate McDonald to one year in the penitentiary.
The Privy Council judicial committee heard the Royal Bank of Canada Alberta and Great Waterways Railway and Alberta government appeal. Finlay argued two 1910 acts centered on diverting six million from deposits to Alberta general fund and indemnifying the railway. Lords asked about public legislation and notice, with judgment on six million plus interest noted as under appeal.
In Bombay a mixed Muslim Hindu and Parsees meeting urged the British government to preserve the Ottoman Empire’s territorial integrity. The article notes Muslims’ loyalty to Britain and suggests Britain’s Balkan policy may be affected by Muhammedan sympathies.
In Regina the Attorney General Turgeon presented affidavits from four voters and a minor alleging improper placement on the Maple Creek list and voting in the provincial election. Wylie defended his acts as in good faith while Premier Scott and others argued about investigation and majority rule. The committee paused without a decision on future action.
Washington officials report that after the British protest on free passage for American coastwise shipping through the Panama Canal senators remain opposed to repealing the no-tell provision. Arbitration is the only remaining solution suggested by Sir Edward Grey, amid ongoing differences.
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A Me Gregor Banquet Committee meeting decided to hold the function Friday evening November 20 at the Assiniboia Hotel. Tickets are priced at ten dollars.
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