08 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
1
Harry Capelin of 127 Yuill Street was taken into custody yesterday afternoon at 4 by Chief Meiklejohn on a charge of insanity. Capelin acted unconventionally in his home, threw objects, wore minimal clothing, and refused to be pacified. His wife summoned authorities as officers struggled to place him in custody.
Bozeman hosts delegates from Helena Missoula Kalispell Anaconda Billings Livingston and Great Falls for the seventh convention. Arrivals indicate a record attendance as the Montana Federation of Woman's Clubs gathers in Bozeman for a week of sessions and events. Nearby real estate ads note two corner lots on Balmoral Street near the high school offered at 1400.00 by Pettet and Hilliard, with Mr Wil Mitchell arriving from the South.
The item outlines a voting contest with two days left to obtain first period votes. Subscriptions mailed before 10 PM Saturday earn extra votes, with specific vote counts for daily news subscriptions delivered in town or by mail. The piece notes active candidates’ standings and highlights Mrs. C. G. Milne and others as leading supporters, urging readers to secure big subscriptions now.
Fire Attorney Michael Sullivan outlines disclosures on the Arson Trust as Leo pold Dreyfus and Jacob Wronski are questioned. Samuel Mann provides new information while investigators seek David Korsak and two other men noted as key players in a string of fires costing insurers.
The thirty seventh Presbyterian General Assembly of Canada opened in Knox Church Ottawa with Rev Dr Forrest delivering the opening sermon. His address urged complete devotion to Christ and condemned sensational sermon themes and excessive focus on material church affairs.
The Imperial Home Re-Union Association plans to help immigrants settle permanently in Canada by pledging up to 250 each through Winnipeg backed loans. Applicants provide work, wages, family details, and sailing port, with advisory board meetings to approve financing. A rejected wage claim example is noted, and the process continues.
Ten 50 by 150 foot building lots on Balmoral East with water sewer and gas priced at 100 dollars each. If not sold they will raise 25 dollars each. Pettet and Hilliard handle the listings.
Six hundred graduates received diplomas at the University of Minnesota commencement in Minneapolis. Dr George E. Vincent, newly appointed university president, delivered the commencement address to the graduating class.
The Sunlay saboo rally at St John’s Presbyterian church tonight includes Greetings by E W Walpenny and talks on Work in the West Indies by A Licas, Adult Classes and Citizenship by J C Robertson, and Matthew’s Message by E T Capel.
The Margrave show grounds will host six days of Northwest Amusement Co. performances from Saskatoon starting June the tenth. Aerial balloon ascensions will be free, no parade, but a dense array of attractions including a bird show and alligator farm. The topliner athletic carnival costs 26 cents with 10 cents for other shows.
The Sons of England plan to pursue the case of John Edward Hetherington, an Englishman jailed on vagrancy charges by the Associated Charities, who died shortly after his release. His widow and children were supported by the charity, and authorities are accused of failing to provide medical aid after his collapse in custody.
The Saskatchewan Methodist Conference heard the resignation of Reverend J. S. Oliver, pastor of the Metropolitan church, citing ill health and prompting a sympathy resolution. W. S. Reid of Deloraine, Man., was elected president as routine business proceeded and a mission department anniversary speaker highlighted progress in British Home and Foreign Missions. Grant Hall visited Regina to review plans for Western car shops and inspect land for Riverside Park development.
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