Titanic Benefit Concert Draws Massive Local Attendance
A large crowd filled Esplanade Park in Medicine Hat for a Titanic benefit concert organized by Bandmaster Shunk to aid widows and orphans of the Titanic bandsmen. The program featured strong renditions and choral pieces, with proceeds totaling 184.96 in sealed box collections.
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Esplanade Park
Shunk
H. Baker
Alfred R. Pointer
Marek
B. A. Davis
St. Barnabas
Medicine Hat
Davis
Britannia
Man
J. W. Morrow
Atedicine
Medicine Hat Hosts Alberta Labor Federation Convention
Medcine Hat delegates returned from Lethbridge where Alberta Federation of Labor formed. James Thomson of Medicine Hat elected Vice President. Next session to be held in Medicine Hat on Friday July 12, 1913. Delegates promised city welcome and civic reception. Farmers’ Unions represented and to affiliate with labor.
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Alberta Federation of Labor
Lethbridge
James Thomson
Messrs. W. Graves
Trades and Labor Council
Jas. Thomson
Typographical Union
J. Balfour
The
Carpenters
Joethbridge
Fridauy
Mer. James Thomson
Medicine
Vlat
Local Hussars Off for Camp Near Calgary
Alberta 21st Hussars depart for Calgary camping near the reservoir a mile from the city. Major Jenkins says the troops will compare well in drill riding and numbers with other units. Advance party led by T. J. Oakes and Captain Pringle heads to arrange commissariat and tents. Over two hundred officers and men expected. Bandmaster Shunk with fifteen bandsmen travels. Camp to break up June 28.
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Shunk
Alasberta Hussars
Calgary
Alberta 21St Hussars
Jenkins
T.J. Oakes
Pringle
Salvation Army officers depart Medicine Hat
The local corps bids farewell to Captains Holland and Marshall who depart for Toronto and Winnipeg. A large farewell Sunday praised their seven months of service, with four local officers commissioned. Until new captains arrive on the 27th, the Army work continues under local leadership. Seven roomed Balmoral Street residence offered for 5600 by H. C. Pettet & Co.
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The
Salvation Army
Holland
Marshall
Toronto
Winnipeg
Medicine Hat
Herbert Marriage Case Heads For Fall Appeal
Montreal June 17 The Herbert marriage case will proceed regardless of Supreme Court decisions on the marriage law reference. Lawyer L J Lefebvre said the appeal hearing should come in the fall and that Mrs Herbert has left the country with the child.
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Montreal
Que
Supreme Court
Herbert
L. J. Lefebvre
Thaw Habeas Corpus Hearing Before Supreme Justice Keough
Harry Kendall Thaw's third attempt to win liberty from Mattewan asylum proceeds before Supreme Justice Keough. The court will rule on whether Thaw, the Stanford White slayer, is sane after a prior denial of a motion for a writ. If his sanity is proven, Thaw could regain freedom.
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White Plain
Harry ‘. Thaw
Mattewan Asylum
Supreme Justice
Keough
Stanford White
Minneapolis Braces For Historic Frost After Record Low
The government thermometer hit 48 below at 7 a.m. as a brisk westerly wind swept Minneapolis. Forecaster Pursell predicts frost tonight not heavy enough to kill, but officials warn temperatures may remain near record lows through Tuesday afternoon.
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Minneapolis
Mine
Pursell
Roothschilds Reported Purchasers of San Fernando Mine
Vancouver June 17 report that Roothschilds are buyers of Pat Burns San Fernando Mine in Mexico. Burns, a cattle king, is said to have received seven hundred thousand dollars.
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Vancouver
B. C
Roothschilds
San Fernando Mine
Mexico
Pat Burns
Acquired Control of Slater Shoe Company by Corporation Agencies
Corporation Agencies Limited has acquired a controlling interest in Slater Shoe Company Limited, maker of Slater Boots and Shoes. New Board includes Hl. A. Lovett C. H. Cahan Herbert A. Beatty L. P. Deslongchamp R. Brutinel G. I. Gyles. It is understood that Mr Chas EB Weaves may remain in a director role.
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Corporation Agencies, Limited
Slater Shoe Company Limited
Dominion
Slater Shoe
Hl. A. Lovett
C. H. Cahan
Herbert A. Beatty
L. P. Deslongchamp
R. Brutinel
G. I. Gyles
Mr. Chas
Slater
Roosevelt and Taft battle for control at Republican convention
Chicago June 17. As the Republican National convention nears, Roosevelt and Taft camps clash over control of the party. Delegates face pressure in conference rooms, with Roosevelt aiming to roll the vote and rewrite credentials while Rosewater mediates. The fight hinges on whether the national committee or the delegates shape the nomination.
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Chicago
Col. Roosevelt
Taft
Republican Party
National Committee
Republican
Col
Roosevelt
Virginia
Texas
Washington
Col Roosevelt
Johnson
California
National Committees
Oslo Roosevelt
Victor Rosewater
Nebraska
Rosewater
Committee On Credentials
Tee
Premier Scott Will Conduct the Campaign in Regina
Regina Sask June 17 The election writs have the opposition in poor shape with Conservatives fielding candidates in all constituencies except Milestone where a convention will be held tomorrow. A J Whitmore is unlikely to run due to an operation in Rochester. Potential candidates include T J Slow Rouleau and Sam Taylor Yellow Grass. The government shows better organization and Premier Scott will lead the campaign from Regina. Independent candidates will play a role with a Swift Current race against Scott and another in Arrow River.
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Regina, Sask
Tomor
A. Js. Whitmore
Rochester
T. J. Slow
Sam Taylor
Yellow Grass
Scott
Swift
Current
Arm River
Miss Fleming Surges to Lead in Miss Canada Contest
In a dramatic shift since Saturday Vera Fleming moved from third to first in the Miss Canada pageant standings. Latonde trails Evans while Fleming holds a strong near three hundred lead. the race tightens as ballots count toward the final close.
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Miss Fleming
Miss Lalonde
Miss Evans
Vera Fleming
Miss Latonde
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C.T. Holman
Mr. Holman
Labor
Balmoral St
H. C. Pettet & Co
Aw. A. P. Dispatch
Thar
Cw, A. P. Dispatch
Frost
Cw, A. BP. Dispatch
Third Degree
Teddie
Ter
tFe Roosevelt
Commit
Scott Wil
Regina
W. A. P. Dispatch
Ethel Lalonde
Adeline Legh
Gertie Evans
Marjorie Rae Ooo
Mary Mitchell
Phillis Becker
Miss Canada
Miss Marjorie Hae
Margaret Mitchell
Louise Nason
Phyllis Becker
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