First Sod Turned For Ogilvie Mill
The Ogilvie Mill project in the city breaks ground with a six story mill building 58 by 183 feet and a 51 by 143 foot elevator. Construction will handle 4 000 barrels initially with a goal of 6 000 later. The plan calls for a 78 by 170 foot warehouse and a 62 by 120 foot engine room. The setup includes 24 concrete tanks in the elevator and 16 bins, reinforced concrete girders, and a heavy wooden floor. Total material needs include about 10 000 square yards of concrete, a million bricks and a million feet of lumber. The plant cost is estimated near 750 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogilvie
W. H L. Tan
Stewart Co
Chicago
New York
Montreal
Tann
Ogilvie Co
Mil
Ann
Grimmer
Dominion Day Floats Sought in City Parade
W. H. Turpin reports strong progress in canvassing for Dominion Day parade floats. Numerous firms including Ansley Coal Finlay and Company Medicine Hat Milling Company Alberta Foundry and Machine Company and others have signaled intent to participate. Turpin urges citizens wishing representation to notify him promptly due to limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HE. Turpin
Ansley Coal Company, Finlay and Company
Medicine Tlat Grocery Co., Ltd
Medicine Hat Milling Company
Linseed Oil Company
The
Medicine Hat News, Ltd
Alberta Foundry and Machine Company
International Supply Company, Ltd
Alberta Rolling Mills
Roseries Company
Alberta Clay Products Company
A. P. Burns Contracting Company
Preston Planing Mills
Gas City Lumber Company
Western Canada Lumber Co
Revelstoke Sawmill Company
Medicine Hat Steam Laundry Co
Ttd
Dominion Motor Company
Assintheia Music Company
CLS
Pingle
St. Trider
W. MeKkenzie
Turpin
Medicine Hat Crayon Co Incorporated in Alberta Gazette
The Alberta Gazette announces the incorporation of Medicine Hat Crayon Co. along with capital details for Lumber Co. listed as $50,000 and another entity with $0,000. Coe os.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Wat Crayon CO. Incorporated
Alberta
Medicine Hat Crayon Co
Capital Lumber Co
Lumber Co
Minnesota Fire Fighters Meet At Fortieth Convention
Three hundred fifteen fire departments from across Minnesota are represented by about fifteen hundred delegates at the fortieth annual Minnesota State Fire Department Association convention in Minneapolis. The program covers fire prevention, laws, and apparatus, with sightseeing and entertainment planned for the closing day including a motor parade a local department exhibition a trolley ride and a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota State Fire Department Association
New Jersey State Medical Society Holds Spring Meeting
Several hundred physicians and surgeons from across New Jersey gathered in Spring Lake for the society’s annual meeting. Attendees heard papers on medical and surgical subjects of special professional interest, with presentations and discussions conducted by noted practitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Lake
New Jersey Staite Miedical Society
New Mongsouth Pletel
Iowa Liquor Dealers Hold Annual Powwow
Iowa liquor dealers gather for their annual convention in Pubuque with an unusually large attendance. The event runs through Thursday, focusing on business deliberations for a few hours daily and offering river excursions sight seeing drives and a large banquet as part of an extensive entertainment program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pubuque
Iowa Liquor Dealers’ Association
Miss Canada Contest Seeks Votes In News Coverage
The Miss Canada contest gains momentum as candidates urge supporters to canvass. About 2900 copies of the News circulated in two days. vote tallies show Vera Fleming 341, Dean Nicholson 39, Ethel Lalonde 1, Marjorie Rae 18, Margaret Mitchell 26, Grettie Evans 1, Louise Nason 30, Adeline Legh si, Mildred Lussier 17, Phyllis Beeker 2.0.0.0. if.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Fleming
Dean Nicholson
Ethel Lalonde
Marjorie Rae
Margaret Mitchell
Grettie Evans
Louise Nason
Adeline Legh
Mildred Lussier
Phyllis Beeker
CPR Plans Double Track Through the Rockies
Sir Thomas Shaughnessey announced surveys underway for double tracking the Canadian Pacific through the Rocky Mountains at an estimated cost of 60,000,060. Montreal reporting indicates the project aims to upgrade the transcontinental line.
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Montreal
Sir Thomas Shaughnessey
Rocky Mountains
Canadian land buyers press pledge on Western lots
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in London reports that ten buying purchasers demand a pledge from leading land firms to refuse sales unless buyers meet specified conditions. The move aims to curb the sale of worthless lots in western towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade inquiry hears note on Titanic wireless dispatch
London reports at the resumption of the inquiry Sir Rufus Isaacs seeks court approval for a wireless despatch indicating his sighting in the Titanic route. Edmond Gowan of Medicine Hat is named Commissioner for taking affidavits.
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London
Board of Trade
Rufus Isaacs
J. Bruce Timay
White Star Company
Edmond Gowan
Medicine Hat
Daily News Coupon Offer For The Prairie Fire Art
Coupon No 2L dated Tuesday July 1 offers a phatase reproduction of The Prairie Fire painting. Five consecutive coupons plus ten cents entitle the Welder to the print. Present at the News office before Tuesday evening. Mail delivery not available.
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Jane
Daily News
Harper Memorial Library Dedicated at University of Chicago
The Harper Memorial Library was dedicated in Chicago during the eighty third convocation of the university. Noted educators and librarians attended. Principal speakers included Dr Frank W Gunsalus President Harry Pratt Judson and Dr James B Angell. Franklin McVeagh Secretary of the Treasury delivered the dedicatory address at the convocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harper Memorial
William Rainey Harper
University of Chicago
Frank W. Gunsailus
Harry Pratt Judson
University
James B. Angell
University of Michigan
Franklin McVeagh
Secretary of the Treasury
General William P Hall Retires After 45 Years of Service
Brig. Gen. William P Hall retires from the U S Army after forty five years of service. A West Point graduate of 1868 he led frontier duties and fought Apaches at Whitestone Mountain Arizona 1873 and took part in the Big Horn and Yellowstone expeditions. He earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for rescuing a fellow officer near the White River Colorado in 1879.
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Washington, D. C
William P. Hall
Adjutant General’s Department
Ainsworth
Hall
Missouri
West Point
Spain
Whitestone Mountain
Arizona
Big Horn
Yellowstone
White River
Colo
Rats Targeted in Indiana Roundup Effort
In Princeton Indiana on June 11 under J R Strickland a Owensville druggist the first congressional district undertook a mass rat roundup Thousands were killed promising substantial farming savings Last year 3000 rats were killed in the county alone saving about 22000 for the year
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Princeton
Ind
J. R. Strickland
Owensville
First Congressional District
Indiana
Masons Meet At Deadwood In State Grand Sessions
Deadwood South Dakota hosts the annual sessions of the Masonic grand lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star opening with hundreds of visitors from across the state. The Royal Arch Masons will also meet later in the week as elaborate local entertainment is provided by the lodge.
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Deadwood
S. D
Masonic Grand Lodge of
South Dakota
Order of the Eastern Star
Woman's Auxiliary
Royal Arch Masons
Forestry Convention Set for Victoria British Columbia
Ottawa date June 11 reports Victoria British Columbia as the site for the Canadian Forestry Association convention on September 4 and 5. Secretary James Lawler of Ottawa coordinates with Minister W R Ross and Vancouver president John Hendry. The Provincial government invites the gathering with Premier Richard McBride supporting the project as one of the largest Western Canada conventions.
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Ottawa
Victoria
E. C
Canadian Forestry Association
James Lawler
W. R. Ross
John Hendry
Vancouver
Richard McBride
Canada
Michigan Bankers Meet Opens In Kalamazoo
Representatives from across Michigan attend the twenty sixth annual Michigan Bankers Association convention in Kalamazoo. The three day sessions feature a robust program of business and entertainment. The event is expected to be one of the association’s most successful gatherings.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Jiume
Michigan Bankers’ Association
Calgary Police Threaten to Quit Over Wages
Calgary police threaten to resign en masse if the city commissioners do not grant a higher pay. A Tuesday meeting is called to select a deputation to urge reconsideration of the council’s prior decision, arguing the minimum wage should be at least 75 dollars rather than 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuddy
Canada
The
Force Today
General Strike Call Among UK Transport Workers Rebuffed
London report notes limited response to a general strike call. Many unions opposed action or delayed approval due to depleted funds from recent dockers and coal strikes. Ships and docks saw mixed adherence while London truckmen kept at work. Transport Workers Federation claims about 90,000 sailors and firemen, 30,000 London truckmen, 77,000 gas workers, 5,000 watermen and lightermen, 5,000 stevedores, 6,000 engineers, and 20,000 laborers.
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London
Transport Workers of
United Kingdom
Transport Workers Federation
Thames
Wales
Newport
Bristol
Avonmouth
Father Mopkins
Uen
Eeth Transport Workers Federation
London Truckmen’s Union
Barnes Talks Taft Plans At National GOP Meet
William Barnes Jr the New York State Central committee chair arrived in Chicago and met with Taft forces including Senator Murray Crane and Senator Newell Saunders. He aims to back Senator Elihu Root as temporary chairman and expects most New York delegates to vote for Root.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Chicaexo, Ts
William Barnes, Jr
New York State Central Committee
W. Murray Crane
Massachusettes
Newell Saunders
Tennesee
Lafayette B. Gleason
New York
Taft
Barnes
Taft Committee
Hlihu Root
Senator Root
Shaughnessy Denies Retirement Plans as CP Leader
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy returned to Montreal from England and dismissed rumors he planned to retire from CP to head a banking merger. He said he remains CP president and has much to do. He commented on CP ships for Atlantic service and noted discussions in London with British officials. He also spoke on the British money market, saying Canadians remain sound investments and municipal issues will ease over time.
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Atlantic
A. P. Dispatch
Montreal
Mebec
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy
England
CLPLR
Thomas
Canadian Pacific
London
Borden
Admiralty
Sir Thomas
Canada
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Canadian Stewart Co
Miss Canada
Veca Fleming
Auiss Dean Sichelson
Merterie Rae
Margaret Witchell
Gertie Evans
Adeline Lech
Piisytiis Becker
Ole
Coe Os
Minnesota Fire
VEW Gersey State Medial Society
Iowa
MISS
C.P.R
Western Canada
CW. A. P. Dispatch
Sir Rufus Isaacs
Co. Head
Ww. A. P. Cable
Cotpon No
Harper Memorial Library
Gen. Halt
Forestry Convention
Michigan
Aloka
Fane
Ashe Pal Hess
Mayes
Calgarys
AL P. Calgary
Cardiff
Swansea
South
Kentucky
Case
Shaughnessy
C.psur
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