26 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
1
An editorial discusses Churchill and Asquith considering a Canadian visit as part of a broader strategy. It questions the impact on Britain’s position in the Mediterranean and the war effort, noting potential effects on Borden’s government and imperial unity.
Senate members met to discuss production plans for Senator Smoots bill. The Sugar Bill and Excise Tax Bill sit next after the Wool Bill. Gronna threatens Canadian reciprocity repeal amendments, already passed by the Senate but rejected by the House. Process flows depend on party line votes after today’s session.
The dispatch notes a large share of harvest help coming from Great Britain with the eastern provinces supplying most workers. The opinion hints at the immigration impact and the prairie wheat season shaping labor needs this year.
George P. Harkness, a Seacliff estate dealer, was arrested after a late night shooting. He claimed the wounded woman, Mrs. Hopp, was an old friend and not his wife. She died in the hotel room as officers arrived. Harkness said they were planning to board an early train.
OR stores advertise low rate twine and farmers skip border stockpiling. Saskatchewan Co-Operative elevators report no binder twine shortage, predicting harvest at average yield and stock levels as usual. They see no risk to supply.
Special to the News from Peneion Mass July 26 reports the Massachusetts Progressive party has secured Fanecall Hall for a state convention to select delegates to the national convention in Chicago and to nominate Roosevelt electors.
Local report notes Letramboise, identified as a criminal, returned ten pence to authorities after an escape from Edmonton. The timeline and specifics remain unclear.
A prisoner known as Mexican Pete escaped from the Alberta penitentiary on Monday afternoon and endured a difficult river crossing before returning voluntarily to the same facility. He wore rubber boots and a women’s hat, claimed harsh treatment, and said his escape was prompted by a chance to “wet away.” He swam portions of the Sas Katchewan river and reached Fort Sikatchewan before turning back. He faces possible leniency due to voluntary return and is awaiting parole proceedings amid a prior sentence of ten years for three counts of theft.
July 26 report from Quebec says a cave in at Tomegami Mullguertenby involved five workers. Two mortally and three others are trapped, with hopes fading of rescuing the remaining three buried under the debris.
Hundreds of pilgrims gathered at the Ste Anne shrine in Quebec for the annual festival, many traveling from distant points. Among the attendees were elderly and blind worshippers seeking intercession through the saint during the festival observance.
Toky o reports intense public anxiety as Murasuhito emperor’s condition worsens. Crowds gather outside the Palace in extreme heat awaiting word while officials confer on possible contingencies. Crown Prince rests at his residence as news updates say no change.
Judge Keough in White Plains denies Harry K. Thaw's bid for freedom. The Supreme Court rules Thaw remains insane and must stay in the asylum since release would threaten public safety after his 1908 killing of Stanford White.
A large party led by T. A. Neely of Neely Limited Toronto sails from Port Arthur Ontario on the Huronic for a western itinerary. The group will visit Winnipeg Saskatoon Edmonton Calgary Regina Moose Jaw and Regina, with prominent members including Dr D B Neely M P Mayor Harris Woodbridge Reeve Johnson Orillia Mayor Power Palmerston Fred Cathers Bank of Hamilton J D McDonald and others.
Employment brief notes openings in newspaper’s News Job Department. Positions cover printing, filing, data entry and customer service. Experience preferred but not required. Apply with resume at office door or by mail to the department.
Coupon No 40 from the Daily News offers a photo gramme reproduction of The Ci gale painting after paying ten cents with five other coupons. Redeem at the News office after Monday June 24 not deliverable by mail.
Chicago July 26 Former Senator A J Beveridge of Indiana was selected as temporary chairman of the Progressive party national convention to be held in Chicago on August 1 as announced by Senator Jos M Dixon.
London reports Premier Borden resumed talks with Churchill and plans more conferences after the French visit. Officials hope to place naval questions above party lines, with the Admiralty pushing a broad empire-wide expansion case.
Many passengers were injured when the eastbound Kansas City St. Louis train on the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad derailed near Lebanon Missouri early today. Railroad officials were among the casualties. A rescue train was sent from Lebanon.
Dr. Simpson, chairman of the Provincial Board of Health, bitterly condemned Winnipeg's water supply, criticizing both the artesian well supply and the visible supply as unsafe. He warned residents of potential health risks and called for immediate action to address the contamination concerns.
Port of Spain reports no further bubonic plague cases. Clean bills of health are issued to travelers leaving the port.
London July 2 three votes saved Asquith's government from ouster as a snap division in the House of Commons yielded 136 to 133. David Lloyd George proposed Monday’s discussion on supplementary appointments. The opposition cried resign and the Irish Nationalists and Labor MPs kept the government afloat amid thin Friday attendance.
London editorials criticize Canada for overpromise in naval support. The Daily Mall claims Asquith ministers plan to recycle Canadian generosity to cover up cabinet compromises. Pall Mall Gazette notes fear that Dominion aid should not alter Britain’s duty and urges prudence in judging Canadian intent.
Western Pennsylvania slowly recovers from Wednesday’s flood. It will be more than a month before bodies of fifteen drowned in the Superb mine near Uniontown can be recovered. Rail washouts are being repaired and traffic is set to resume early next week. A relief committee is aiding flood victims.
Samuel Willinsky was hanged at the Northwest Mounted Police barracks at 7:58 this morning for the February 6 murder of Geo Laakatecy, a fellow miner, in the wash house of the coal mine. He faced the scaffold without hesitation. present were the sheriff, two priests, guards, and Supt. Primrose.
Paris notes Premier Poincare will chair a Franco-American luncheon for Canadians as Canada France ties deepen. The Standard’s Paris correspondent says England must foster Franco American sympathy to secure Canadian ships for defense of France. The piece hints at a future alliance of British and Canadian forces with dreadnoughts ready to strike.
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