Western crop outlook improves over last year in western provinces
Wheat progress shows half headed out across points with 29 sites reporting sufficient rain and 22 needing rain. Drought damage is minor though some areas report slight to considerable impact. Overall conditions are better than last year despite heat and dry spells in Manitoba and Saskatchewan regions. Flax area estimated around 750000 acres across three provinces.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Maple Creek
Medicine Hat
Alberta
City tax rate set at 17 1 2 mills for the year
The city announces a tax rate of 17 1 2 mills with estimates for the year. Net tax receipts total about 198 358.78 dollars with a public school rate of 12 611.11 dollars and an expected revenue stream including water department surplus and licenses. Expenditures include salaries for mayor and aldermen, staff costs, stationery, travel, and interest, totaling roughly 178 724.98 dollars.
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Ald. Pratt
Finance Committee
Water Department
Splendid Primary School Contract Let at $38,597
The school board awarded the Splendid Primary School contract to Horton & Willits for 38,597, about 260 below the next bid. The fireproof red brick building will sit at 4th St EB and 1st Ave, modeled after Elizabeth Street, with a large kindergarten room, two classes, ground-floor access, and ample ventilation. The five rooms will house six teachers and feature fixed desks replaced by tables for young children.
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Horton & Willits
Elizabeth
4Th St
1St Ave
Elizabeth Street
Defense towers to guard British coasts against airship attacks
London July 7 1948 a defense against airship attacks the British government decided to dot the coasts of the British Isles with towers each armed with two quick firing guns of special design. A complete circle of towers will be erected around naval stations such as Portsmouth and Plymouth and other vulnerable points.
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London
British Isles
Portsmouth
Voxyth
Canada’s Surgeons and Physicians Meet in St John
St John New Brunswick hosts the forty seventh annual Canadian Medical Association meeting with over five hundred delegates and visitors from Canada the United States and Great Britain. Prominent speakers include Dr J Rutherford Morison Dr H Jellett Dr Thomas McRae Dr G E Armstrong Dr Harvey Cushing and Dr Max Beinhorn.
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St. John
N. B
Canadian Medical Association
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Association
Adies
J. Rutherford Morison
University of Durham
H. Jellett
Rotunda Hospital
Dublin
Thomas McRae
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
G. E. Armstrong
Montreal
Harvey Cushing
Boston
Max Beinhorn
New York
Lethbridge By-Laws Defeated in Voter Vote
Lethbridge July 6 ratepayers defeated four of five money by-laws totaling 579469 leaving two approved. One covers making up a deficit in debenture selling of 123171 and another funds storm sewers for the subway with 6400.
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Lethbridge
Storstad Sold For 176000 By Admiralty Court Order
The collier Storstad was sold by order of the admiralty court to C. C. Carnell for 176000 dollars, purchased on behalf of a Norwegian company, the sale authorized by the sheriff. General manager of Hillcrest Mines described the vessels as safe. Montreal. July T.
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Hillcrest Mines
Montreal
Storstad
Admiralty Court
C. C. Carnell
Bulls Working on Oil Market Near Os Market
Calgary reports buoyant oil shares as Monarch and Dingman wells show bullish data. Monarch depth reaches 1340 feet with drill advances and tool changes planned, while United and Mubray-Berkeley crews push deeper. Market activity expects price support amid new drilling contracts and potential corporate reorganization.
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Monarch
United
McDougall-Segar
Mubray-Berkeley
Alberta Toola
Dingman
Murderers of Amisk J. P. Captured in Montana
Two men suspected of killing J B Chivas justice of the peace at Amisk Sask were arrested at Havlin Montana and will be extradited to Canada for trial. Chivas was shot May 20 while trying to arrest three desperadoes for housebreaking and theft. A mounted police officer had tracked the suspects leading to the morning arrest.
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J. 2B
Chivas
Amisk
Sask
Havlin
Lords Pass Second Reading of Irish Home Rule Bill
The House of Lords approved the measure by 273 to 10 in London as it moved to amend the Irish Home Rule Bill. The vote marks a decisive step toward governing Ireland's status within the United Kingdom.
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London
House of Lords
William H. Anderson reshapes New York politics
William H. Anderson rises as leader of an anti saloon league and unsettles liquor interests. In Illinois he advanced a bill that led to the closure of temperance influence across many towns.
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New York
Illinois
Anderson
Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railroad Sold At Auction
In Wichita on July 6 a $20,000,000 railroad was sold for $6,000,000 under court order. The Kansas City Mexico and Orient line promoted by Arthur E. Stilwell has operated under federal receivership for two years. The 725 mile route runs from Wichita to Alpine Texas with plans to reorganize under a stockholders committee and resume operations to extend to Kansas City and the Gulf.
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Wichita, Kas
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad
Arthur E. Stilwell
Alpine
Texas
Wichita
Kansas City
Gulf
Kaiser Sets Sail on Annual Cruise from Kiel
Emperor William boarded the Imperial yacht Hohenzollern in Kiel and sailed along the Norwegian coast on his yearly voyage. New justices of the peace named include Stephen Berry of Many Berries and J W Roberts of Walsh.
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Kiel
Germany
Emperor William
Hohenzollern
Norway
Stephen Berry
Many Berries
J. W. Roberts
Walsh
Medicine Hats First Dog Show Promises Strong Entries
Medicine Hat prepares for its first annual dog show with about 350 entries across many breeds including St Bernards Great Danes Russian wolfhounds and Airedales. Judging began with winners assigned to Boston gun dogs and other breeds as officials and handlers oversee the event with no prize money offered.
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Medicine Hat
Dombreaky
V. E. Green
B. Oxley
Nelson Spencer
M. LA
Pingle
Mayor Brown
C. Danielz
Redcliff
Terrill
J.L. Dombrosky
Wm. Armstrong
W. O. C. Forater
Borden Unveils Archibald Tablet in Halifax
Premier Sir Robert Borden unveiled the tablet to Samuel G Archibald at the House of Assembly in Halifax. He attended a Rotary Club luncheon at 10 o'clock and spoke on the duties of citizenship before leaving for Ottawa.
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Halifax
Robert Borden
Samuel G. Archibald
Rotary Club
Ottawa
Judgment on Ireland wreck inquiry to be delivered Saturday
Montreal dispatch reports the commission's judgment on the wreck of the Irish ship Impread will be delivered next Saturday. Also noted are plans for Miss A Woollard to sell 600 ready to wear hats at manufacturer’s cost and Dreamland featured in the Lonely Trail.
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Montreal
Ireland
Quebec
A. Woollard
Mary Fuller
Mary Girl
Dreamland
Evidence Given on Mine Dangers Before Investigating Commission
A witness testified before the Investigating Commission detailing dangers in the mine. The session examined safety lapses, accident history, and proposed reforms affecting miners and operators.
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Investigating Commission
Hillcrest Inquiry Witness Details Mine Ventilation
John Brown general manager of Hillcrest Collieries testified about mine ventilation and explosion observations. He described smoke and dust at No 2 shaft, noted no gas, and said the fan had been used as a forcing exhaust option for six to eight weeks, with limited changes to venting practices this year.
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Hillcrest
John Brown
Hillcrest Collieries, Limited
Quigley
Ainers
Ashred
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Medicine Hat Ol & Stock Exchange
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Roy Oxley
R. Blyth
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