22 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 22, 1912
Page
1
The Lingnevnt Post reports widespread growth in building permits across Canada with increases in many cities. Residential projects dominate but some downtown office and store construction boosts totals, while Regina shows a notable and unusual year to year decrease.
Winston Churchill outlines supplementary naval appropriation of 2500 to fund a larger fleet in response to Germany's rising naval armament. He notes four fifths of Germany’s fleet would be in active ready status, signaling unprecedented naval preparation among modern powers. Canadian Premier Borden discusses naval policy with British Admiralty as part of weeklong imperial duties in London.
Mrs Patrick McGee of St Marys Road was found guilty in Superior Court at Georgetown of murdering her five children by phosphorus poisoning. The jury deliberated about an hour before returning the verdict with a strong recommendation for mercy. She faces likely committal to an asylum.
Colonel Hughes, minister of militia, begins a four week trip along the Pacific coast to inspect military properties and assess western needs. He will visit Winnipeg Portage la Prairie Moose Jaw Victoria Vancouver Kamloops Prince Albert Saskatoon Weyburn Port Arthur and Port William.
The Province of Ontario has won a major lawsuit against the Canadian Niagara Power Co. over the interpretation of the Niagara river power lease. The Privy Council reversed earlier rulings, holding the company liable for tax on the peak power carried, not just metered usage, affecting hundreds of thousands of cells and revenues.
Wheat prices fell as bears dominated trading in Chicago with weak cables and cautious demand. Reports of black rust in Milbank and unclear Dardanelles effects weighed, while openings declined and oats steadied amid lingering market gloom.
No change in Saturday quotations in Liverpool as Canadian steers sold at 14 cents per pound and fed cattle prices remained steady, with buyers noting firm demand and stable bids across the yard.
In this item from the Bargain Basement of the Imperial Dry Goods Co. a Tuesday sale features items described as Fels Naptha bars and other discounted goods. The notice advertises a community sale event by a local organization.
Okhawa July 11 resolution consolidates revenue to pay a $100 grant to Fenian veterans. Checks are being sent to all qualified veterans today. Total payments will amount to about half a million dollars.
Bulletin from the palace indicates Emperor's condition improved with the outlook more hopeful. Court physicians report stable vitals and improved general condition as the day advances.
Rome July 21 Admiral Vialeia reports Italian torpedo boats Pica Peturasore and Persea raided the Dardanelles July 18 but were spotted early. Searchlights and Turkish forts opened fire yet the flotilla held 21 knots, struck cables, and retired in order with only minor damage.
Regina reports government labor leaders estimate 25 000 men needed to harvest this year’s bumper crop. Plans aim to recruit that many from Eastern Canada after last year’s successful effort. Miller, head of the Labor branch, and Deputy Minister Mentte of Agriculture oversee the drive with GT, PO roads cooperating.
Edmonton reports a man named Tuarson who left June 6 for Holmes Crossing on the Athabasca river was drowned after his canoe and a raft of lumber overturned on the McLeod river. The incident is relayed to the mounted police by J W Aitkens of Edmonton.
The Privy Council in Whitehall heard the Canadian marriage law appeal before Lords Loreburn Salisbury MacNaughton Atkinson Shaw and the chief Baron Valles. Nesbitt led for Canada with other counsel arguing Parliament’s authority over Bill three and whether Quebec law nullifies non Catholic marriages. The debate centered on the civil contract of marriage versus ceremonial solemnization and which jurisdiction governs each aspect.
Peter Pryor of Montreal, a retired mariner and church member, swears he saw Captain Smith of the Titanic in Baltimore and again near a Washington bound train station. Pryor, once shipmate to Smith for seventeen years, says the captain spoke and refused to delay, then boarded toward Washington. Pryor believes Smith was saved by providence and fears facing work. His claim cites Smith’s nephew in Baltimore.
The Land Offices with police cooperation enforce new regulations to curb land speculation. Each man waiting outside must sign a book naming the land he seeks every morning while in line, strengthening oversight to prevent substitution and secure first claims.
Dispatches describe Portugal in upheaval with Republican troops consolidating control in key districts while monarchists retreat. Peasants mingle with soldiers as refugees flood Madrid, with officers and journalists vowing to seek asylum in America Germany or Japan if needed.
A coupon deal grants 2 photographic reproductions of a famous painting for ten cents with six consecutive Daily News coupons. Coupons and money must be presented at the News office after Monday June 24. The reproduction cannot be mailed.
Pady Considine, linked to theft of a ride from Lethbridge to Medicine Hat, carries a record of two prior drunkenness convictions. Authorities say he stole the transport and faces further legal proceedings.
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