10 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
1
Medicine Hat promotes its vast natural gas resources inviting British manufacturers to invest. The city's promo frames its gas field as world leading and calls for careful study of the resource.
Regina dispatch reports charges and arrests as Conservatives accuse Liberals of tampering while the Province urges electors to arm for polls. Both sides predict trouble on election day with calls for police action and mass vigilance ahead of the July 10 vote.
The Cadby coalfield disaster in early July claims 69 miners with 32 workers active in the collieries at the time. Among the dead are three government mine inspectors including Pickering. The King and Queen visiting the area reduced the death toll by easing the crowd and holiday mood as rescue efforts continued.
New statistics from the Department of Inland Revenue show a dramatic rise in cigarette consumption, while liquor and other tobacco products fall. In 1911 Canadians smoked 78,989,770 cigarettes and consumed 52,608,840 cigars and tobaccos, marking a sharp overall shift in tobacco use despite anti-smoking efforts.
Readable lines suggest a pitch promoting direct natural gas supply to Taber Lethbridge Macleod and Calgary via Medicine Hat. The piece emphasizes no middleman profits and free access, inviting readers to join a direct supply model associated with a corporate line.
Royalist forces repelled government troops at Cabevetrea de Basto after a sanguinary encounter. Reinforcements and a strong infantry cordon forced insurgents from the town as civilians fled to the mountains. Authorities warn fighting may continue in the northern province amid risk to Lisbon and Oporto. A separate notice announces a home sale at 201 Ottawa St. by St. Patrick’s Ladies’ Altar Society.
Members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston arrived in England for a two week visit with the Honorable Artillery Company of London. They were met at Liverpool and escorted to London by a London delegation. A banquet at Armoury House will honor the Americans.
The Duke of Connaught and Princess Patricia visit Winnipeg amid large crowds. Mayor Waugh welcomes them at City Hall as the Duke notes Winnipeg’s progress since his 1902 visit and hopes for continued prosperity. The Canadian Industrial Exposition opens with 350 guests at a luncheon and formal ceremony.
English manufacturers arrived in the city this afternoon by special tram to tour local plants and residences. Mayor Spencer and the Board of Trade welcomed them, with flowers given to each visitor. A mass meeting at city hall will feature speeches by COR. Mitchell and others before the tour concludes.
A major blaze in Park was visible tonight as the fire destroyed the Columbiers Hotel and 187 cottages, causing an estimated loss near 500000 dollars. No deaths or serious injuries were reported though guests evacuated with little belongings. The fire raged over eight hours damaging the resort’s business district.
The market shows a sharp upturn due to reported storm damage in Minnesota and a steady close with mixed price movements. Prices for No 1 Nor wheat and No 2 Nor futures are listed with monthly quotes and regional references including Chicago and Minneapolis.
Residents reflect on Saskatchewan River abundance highlighting its proximity and the relief of plentiful water amid shortages elsewhere. Citizens consider the river’s value to daily life and local resilience.
A rumor that a large excursion ship went down near Buffalo after departing for Baltimore is baseless. Official stations and company statements in Buffalo say there was no accident and no loss.
The city council granted permission for a mono-rail line to the fair grounds after ensuring equitable arrangements and a bond for construction and removal. The line, described as the first of its kind in the West, will operate during the fair and be torn down afterward and moved to Calgary. Fare is 25 cents round trip for adults and 15 cents for children.
Special to Regina Sask July 1 The fate of Premier Scott Gibberab Government in power since Saskatchewan’s formation nearly seven years ago will be decided in tomorrow’s general election Campaigns wind down after rain and cancellations Conservatives claim full organization with candidates in every constituency and Manitoba orators backing them They say reciprocity is dead while Liberal record on elevators provincial services and a new university is highlighted by Premier Scott’s drive to renew power
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