Quebec system of paying salaries approved with edits
At a Winnipeg synod session the Quebec method of paying Anglican clergymen via a central office was reaffirmed with modifications to fit prairie conditions. Rev Murray urged maintaining church distinctness from worldly business while Rev Heeney pressed for independence from endowments. Priest R B McEgheran urged east–west patience within the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon Murray
Winnipeg
Quebec
Anglican Synod
Ruperts
W. B. Heeney
Prairie
East
West
R. B. McEgheran
Ganon
Murray
Thomas
Piano competition at B I F Louch’s Drug Store ends
The annual piano contest organized by B I F Louch’s Drug Store concluded with Mona Lyle winning first place amid 31 170 995 votes. Iona Goller placed second with 6 601 385 votes and May Will third with 1 440 826 votes. The voting credited 60 votes per purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. IF. Louch’s
Mona Lyle
Iona
Golller
May Will
Bank clearings show drop from prior year
The local clearing house reports weekly clearings of 577 303 dollars for the week ending today, down from 857 705 dollars for the corresponding week last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearin House
British Murderer Hangs Self in Ohio Jail
Arthur Wawler, a British subject convicted of murdering John James, killed himself by hanging from the bars in his Dayton county jail cell last night after being found guilty yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Arthur WaWler
John James
Severe windstorm damages in Watertown region
A severe windstorm last night caused $25,000 to $50,000 in damage in the Watertown area. The storm followed the hottest early June day on record at 98 degrees.
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Watertown
8. D
Wireless role in Empress wreck revealed by senior operator
Montreal June 4 wireless work judged crucial in the Empress of Ireland disaster. Ronald Ferguson recounts eight minutes of signaling after collision, sending 3.0.8 distress while power failed and stoke hold flooded. He notes wireless may have saved dozens, with Lady Evelyn and Eureka dispatched to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimouski
Montreal
Ireland
Marconi
Ronald Ferguson
Ferguson
Mr. Steede
Father Point
Ttis
Lady Evelyn
Scotch Presbyterians reject Carson attendance at Belfast church assembly
In London on June 4 the Scotch Presbyterians debunked the rumor that Sir Edward Carson would attend the general assembly in Belfast. A deputation from the United Free Church of Scotland brought a message of sympathy to Irish brethren, while the written resolution expressed disappointment at the United Free Church’s attitude amid peril to church and country. Sheriff Watson praised Carson's leadership, though spokesmen spoke only for themselves. Electric fans and appliances advertised by Medicine Hat Light Supply Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edard ‘Carson
Presbyterian ‘Church
Belfast
Church of Scots
Dr. Jordan
Sheriff Watson
Sir Edward Carson
United Free Church of Scotland
Ireland
Empress Relief Fund Subscriptions Reported in London
London June 4 subscriptions to day to the Empress of Ireland fund include 250 pounds from Prince Alexander of Teck the same amount from the Anglo American Oil Co and sums of a hundred pounds or over from Cadbury Bros Raillll Bros the Clock Workers Company and several others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Empress of Ireland Fund
Prince Alexander of
Teck
Anglo-American Oil Co
Cadbury Bros
Raillll Bros
Clock Workers’ Company
Crude paraffin oil found at spring near Laggan mine
Chorge MecLaggan reports a spring on his coal mine property about twenty miles south of the city yields crude paraffin base oil continually. He predicts a heavy flow at about fifteen hundred feet and urges immediate tanking if drilling begins. Laggan places his leasehold in the Kootenay series while Medicine Hat lies in the Belly River series. Continued on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chorge MecLaggan
Cost of Living Commission 15 to Meet in Calgary
A letter from John McDougal, chairman, states the high cost of living commission will sit at the Hotel Palliser in Calgary on June 11 and 12 to hear representations on food costs rents land speculation and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willcox
Board of Trade
John McDougal
High Cost of Living Commission
Vancouver
Pallisser
Calgary
Hindus threaten hunger strike over Komagata Maru feeding
Hindu protesters announce a hunger strike action after complaints that the Komagata Maru vessel is not providing adequate meals. The dispute centers on food quality and provisioning during the ongoing protest.
Twelve Empress of Ireland crew buried in Quebec
In Quebec on June 4 twelve crew members of the steamship Empress of Ireland were laid to rest with dignified funerals. Flags flew at half mast as processions moved past mourners. churches and cathedrals were crowded with attendees. VIPs including Captain Buller, Sir Francois Langelier, and government officials attended the ceremonies.
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Quebec
St. Lawrence
Buller
Francois Langelier
Leutenant
Victor Pelletier
W. H. Perley
W. T. White
Lomer Gouin
4. C
Kalne
Taschereau
Caron
Decarie
Drouin
Agreement Reached On Mexican Oil Field Protection
Washington announces a tri party pact among the United States Great Britain and the Netherlands to safeguard citizens in the Mexican oil fields from spoliation. Lavon Dudley of Raymond was accidentally shot by her 15 year old brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Netherlands
Lavon Dudley
Raymond
Calgary Elevator Contract Awarded to Janse Bros Co
Ottawa reports the interior storage elevator project at Calgary has been awarded to Janse Bros and Co of Calgary for 788000 dollars. The facility will be ready for the next year's crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Janse Bros. and Co
Crossings Changed At Sixth Ave And Second St
Owing to the high cement crossings at the corner of Sixth Ave and Second St they are being replaced by lower plank crossings. Fire equipment and riders found the old crossings dangerous and auto drivers like Wise welcome the smoother approach.
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Sixth Ave
Old 4Th
Second St
Matin
Wise
Illuminous Arg Lights Tested In City Trial
Tonight the city tests new lighting on Third Street Toronto using six electric illuminons to judge street illumination. Gas lights from England will be installed on another street for comparison as citizens assess which type suits the city, with ornamental standards guiding future placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Street
Third St
Toronto
Eighth Ave
Calgary
England
Dominion Sanitary Fountain Plant to Begin Construction
W L Archer of Spokane, contractor for the Dominion Sanitary Fountain Co., arrives to start building a plant with concrete foundations laid last fall. The structure will measure 50 by 100 feet, with a total expenditure of 15000 dollars, on about an acre near the Medicine Hat Brick Co. plant.
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W. L. Archer
Spokane
Dominion Sanitary Fountain Co
Medicine Hat Brick A
Mitchell rallies Bow Valley Liberals against Michener claims
In Bassano Alberta June 3 the Bow Valley Liberal meeting honored C R Mitchell and Wilfrid Gariepy. Mitchell rebutted Michener on school grants taxes and railway guarantees, arguing Alberta education spending rises rural aid and that provincial finances remain solid. He disputed loan figures and C N R guarantees while noting limited CN railLine risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow Valley
C. R. Mitchell
Wilfrid Gariepy—Olds
Bassano
Alta
Liberals
Ifon
Bow _ Valley Liberals
Mitchell
Wilfrid Gariepy
Olds
Michener
Edmonton
Garicpy
Alberta
Canadian Presbyterians Report Financial Progress During Year
A telegram from Willoughby Kelso Co. of Winnipeg notes bids for a technical high school contract have been accepted. Kelso will visit to arrange construction. V Gallivan was fined one dollar and costs for being drunk and incapable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby-Kelso Co. Ltd
Winnipeg
Kelso
V. Gallivan
Advance agent of the Railway Commission in Ottawa
Geo. Spencer of Ottawa, chief operator for the Dominion Railway Commission, is in the city to prepare for the sitting on Tuesday June 23. He met with Mayor Brown about an overhead bridge at Fifth Street and the Toronto subway issue, plus CN R crossing of OP R tracks and Alberta Clay Products clay bank matters. The commission will be chaired by H. L. Drayton and A. S. Goodeve, now on the Pacific Coast. Spencer is a former C. P. R. superintendent at White River, Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Spencer
Ottawa
Dominion Railway Commission
Spencer
Brown
Fifth Street
Third Street
Toronto
Alberta’ Clay Products Co
H. L. Drayton
Magistrate Shoebotham Returns From Irvine Trip
Inspector Shoebotham sat as magistrate on two Irvine cases. Phillip Schafer, a farmer, faced trial on bail for wounding a bull belonging to another farmer near Christian Almyn. Geo Bowman, branded a “I Won't Works” case, was sent to Lethbridge for 30 days for trespassing on C. P. R. property after refusing Irvine work. The force targets genuine workers in hardship and detains professional criminals encountered.
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Shoebotham
Irvine
Phillip, Schafer
Christian Almyn
Geo
Bowman
Lethbridge
Eight-year-old Arthur Stroud Shot by Brother in Vernon
Arthur Stroud, eight, was accidentally shot by his twelve year old brother in Vernon British Columbia. The incident reports indicate a tragic accidental shooting with the siblings involved and no immediate details on injuries or aftermath.
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Arthur Stroud
Vernon, B.C
Clergy Leader Advocates Union At Presbyterian Assembly
Rev FF H Brewin rector of St Pauls Anglican Woodstock spoke at the General Assembly urging church union and declaring sympathy with pro union factions. He noted anticipated steps in 1916 and highlighted ongoing financial gains and growth in Presbyterian Canada. The session lasted two hours with greetings from local clergy and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Jane
FF. H. Brewin
St. Paul's Anglican Church
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Brewin
Presbyterian
Seema
J. M. Warner
First Baptist Church
C. S. Pedley
Congregational Church
W. D. Hobson
Manitoba College
Saskatoon College
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Citizenship would be denied aliens in Saskatchewan and Alberta
The House debated Hon. C. J. Doherty's naturalization bill with objections to requiring applicants in Saskatchewan and Alberta to appear before a judge rather than a commissioner. Critics warned Britain’s citizenship could be denied to aliens if batches cannot be processed, while Doherty argued the measure aligns with other provinces.
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Ottawa
C. J. Doherty
Saskatchewan
Alberta
MacDonald
Doherty
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Rupert's Land
Irish Assembly
The
Medicine Hat Light Supply Co
Empress Relief Fund
City
George McLaggan
Medicine Hat
Que
St. Lawrence River
Ont
Dominion Sanitary
Ontario
aVery
Railway Commission
Anglican
Woodstock Ministerial Association
Froza
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