Medicine Hat Would Offer Lowest Canadian Power Rates
City officials consider an electric rate plan set by Consulting Engineer Maxwell and Mayor Milne proposing one and a half cents per kilowatt hour for manufacturing and eight cents for lighting. The lower rates could attract manufacturing plants, with rival towns charging up to three cents per kilowatt hour. The proposal is slated for tonight's meeting and discussion.
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Medicine Hat
Canada
Maxwell
Milne
Alectelo
Brouse Charged in Abduction Case At Maple Creek
Abraham Brouse is held for trial in Maple Creek for abducting a fourteen year old girl. Police chief Sutherland tailed the pair after spotting them on a train then alerted the mother and secured a warrant. Brouse was arrested at Swift Current and returned with the girl to Appeale Creek.
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Maple Creek
Wildad
Abraham Brouse
North Dakota
Brouse
Sutherland
Jaspeitreet
Mothe
Serat
Bottley
Rw.m.p
Swift Current
Appeale Creek
Appointment of Roy as Paris High Commissioner shocks Ottawa
Hon Phillip Roy of Edmonton representing Northern Alberta in the Senate is appointed French High Commissioner in Paris, succeeding Hector Fabre. Vacancy filled by A. E. Forget. Roy leaves for Edmonton tonight to assume duties immediately. Funeral arrangements for an unnamed figure are stated with services in Spencerwood and the legislative assembly chamber. Messages of condolence arrive from notable figures including Earl and Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
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Ottawa
Phillip Roy
Edmonton
Alberta
Senate
Canadien
Paris
Hector’. Fabre
Roy
A. Eb.forget
Saskatchewanr
Quebec
Canadisf
Mily
Wom
Hipassy
Earl
Wilfrid Lakker
Mgr. Stagni
H. Lemigk
Guerin
Montreal
Ivomer Gouin
Death of Governor Pellvier and Hee Reported
Reports indicate the deaths of Governor Pellvier and Hee on a Sunday with limited readable details. The fragmentary text offers no clear ages dates or locations. Further verification is needed.
Local militia begins training camp at Caltioms
The 11st Qberta Huzzars start a two week training at Caltioms with plans for a full drill. The unit includes a local militia contingent led by Coronel Sissons, Major Ho race Jenkins and Lieutenant D. R. Ware as they prepare for an expected parade.
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Coronel Sissons
Horace Jenkins
D. R. Ware
Odd Fellows Parade Sermon Emphasizes Christian Friendship
Rev C preaches to city Oddfellows at Baptist Church on friendship in Jesus Christ. He notes secret society cautions and urges friendliness as the core of fellowship, citing the Biblical proverb about a friend closer than a brother and calling for exemplary conduct among church members.
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Baptist Church
Oddfellows
Rev
Jesus Christ
Tran
Christ
Wile
Cardinal Gibbons Observance Held at Baltimore Church
Baltimore May 1 The national observance marking the golden jubilee of Cardinal Gibbons ordination to the priesthood and 25th anniversary of his elevation to cardinal occurred at Immaculate Conception Church. The cardinal delivered a brief sermon.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardines
Immaculate Conception
Liverpool Markets Report on May 1
John Rogers and Company Liverpool cables that trade in Birkenhead market remains slow but steady for cattle and sheep with no change since Saturday. Prices: Canadian steers 13% to 13 13 cents, clipped lambs 14% to 15 cents, clipped wethers 11% to 12 cents per pound.
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Liverpool
John Rogers and Company
Birkerrhead
Pope's gout worsens with multiple joints affected
Rome reports the Pope continues a prolonged gout attack. Unlike prior bouts it affects several joints, suggesting an acute, chronic development. For five days he has not said mass or left his private apartments, with audiences held in his chamber.
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Rome
Ping X
Building permits issued in Medicine Hat in April
Building permits totaling 35,312 were granted in Medicine Hat during April. Most permits went to small dwelling builders, with 31 issued this month. Last April permits totaled 12,290.
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Medicine Hat
British steamer Hannnah M Bell wrecked near Key West
Coast guard reports the British steamer Hannnah M Bell is a total loss after two days on Elbow Reef. Captain Tibom and crew abandoned ship as it broke up in rough weather while bound for Norfolk with coal.
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Ey West
Fla
Hannnah M. Bell
Elbow Reef
Tibom
Norfolk
Bank of Commerce appoints new managers across branches
An official notice announces transfers and appointments at multiple Bank of Commerce branches. W Rowley becomes Calgary manager succeeding John Aird. H M Stewart moves from Medicine Hat to Moose Jaw. W G Ly shifts from Medicine Hat to Revelstoke. Allen moves to Medicine Hat from Revelstoke.
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Winnipeg
W. Rowley
Cal
John Aird
Moose Jaw
Calgary
H. M. Stewart
Medicine Hat
W. G. Ly
M Allen
Revelstoke
Firem Chief Plans Alberta Association Convention in Medicine Hat
Calgary fire chief discusses meeting local officers to set dates for the Alberta Men's Association annual convention in Medicine Hat. Tie-in programs planned with business sessions on June 21 and athletic events on June 22, aligning with Coronation Day activities.
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Smart
Calgary
Medicine Hat
English Choir Arrives in Winnipeg Amid Breach Claims
The Sheffield choir traveled from St. Paul to Winnipeg for a concert series. Receipts in Minneapolis were garnisheed by American managers alleging breach of contract. Sir Edward Klager left in Chicago. conductor Harriss departed St. Paul to lead the Crystal Palace festival opening June 13.
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Winnipeg
Sheffield
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Edward Klager
Chicago
Oddfellows Lodge Raises Funds for Alberta Home Project
Recollection for the Oddfellows Home in Alberta was held after services at the Baptist church. Members raised about one hundred dollars to support the project.
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The
Oddfellows
Alberta
Oddfellows’ Lodge
Baptist Church
Bright Prospects For Crop Reports In Alberta
Calgary reports from across the province indicate fall wheat in fine condition with no frost damage. Soft snow last week aided germination and southern Alberta near completion while northern areas are about half sown. Warm weather promises rapid growth.
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Calgary
C.P.R
Alberta
Will Lead Millions to Agriculturists
Winnipeg May 1 L Droogloever Fontyn managing director of the Netherlands Trans Atlantic Mortgage Company arrived from the east and is at the Royal Alexandra hotel. He will open offices in Winnipeg and begin loaning money on improved farms across three provinces. The company controls capital to an extent practically unlimited and will have millions invested in the Dominion in a few years.
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Winnipeg
Bridge Workers Strike in Toronto Over Wages
May 1 Toronto bridge and structural iron workers strike after bosses refuse 5 cent hourly raise from 35 to 40 cents. Mass meeting pledges to fight the issue to a finish. Over 1000 workers affected and Hamilton union members expected to join. prolonged strike could disrupt building trades.
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Toronto
Hamilton
McKinley group of mineral claims awarded to BC Copper
Nelson May 1 heavy mining report states the McKinley group in Franklin camp will award 100000 1000 bond signing. BC Copper plans to develop and prove up the property within a year, concentrating work near the Kettle River region.
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Nelson, B.C
McKinley
Franklin Camp
British Columbia Copper Company
Columbia Copper
Eromp
Maple Street gas well to 1000 feet eyed in Medicine Hat plan
City Council to discuss boring Maple Street gas well to 1000 feet after promising results from Medicine Hat wells. A deeper 1000 foot extension could lift gas flow from about 3 million to between 7 and 8 million cubic feet daily. Agreement with Jr. Preston on gas water and electricity at reduced rates also to be ratified. Preston plans a $50,000 planing mill and 50 jobs.
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Maple Street
Preston
Medicine Hat
Bow Island
New Industries Committee
Jr. Preston
Mine Workers Protest Camera-Only Inquiry in Labour Dispute
A May telegram from Mine Workers District No. 18 leaders Powell and Stubbs to Labour Minister Mackenzie protests an in camera inquiry. They urge public disclosure to aid understanding of the dispute, asking the department for the government's position and action under applicable law.
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Lethbridge
Minister of Labor
Powell
Stubbs
Hon. Mackenzie
Labor
Ottawa
Department of Labor
W. B. Powell
UMW
Aiu
Telegram photo claim disputed by Imperial Bank chief
In Toronto on May 1, D R Wilkie president of the Imperial Bank denied that Telegram images accompanied a ministerial cabinet story were genuine ledger reproductions or bank account copies. He said the Telegram publication did not show an Imperial Bank ledger or any account.
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Toronto
Evening Telegram
Imperial Bank of Canada
Globe
D. R. Wilkie
Imperial Bank
New Horns for the Alberta Hussars Band
A generous donor from Medicine Hat supplied nine new Besson instruments for the Alberta Hussars. The catalog includes two basses two altos a euphonium a concert trombone and two saxophones worth 800 dollars total. The band plans an extensive outdoor concert schedule this summer featuring standard waltzes intermezzos and novelties.
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Medicine Hat
Alberta Hussars
Besson
Special prizes offered for fall fair apple growing
Three special prizes will be awarded at the fall fair for apple growing drawing notable attention. The event, organized by the Asstelgols Music ae Spenser & L205 ii, aims to encourage premium fruit production and display.
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Aby
Spenser
Armories Deal Nears Saskatoon Site Sale
Saskatoon May 1 report notes a major realty bargain where James Clinkskill sold a handsome residence on Spadina Crescent to the Government for armory use. The property measures about 200 by 40 feet in a prime residential district and will soon be developed for staff housing and site facilities.
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Saskatoon
James Clinkskill
Spadina Crescent
Unclear historical note on a man named Saskel planned retirement
Fragmentary text reports a person associated with Obtawe and Regina, MI claiming success as Saskel and a plan to retire. The passage is garbled, offering few concrete details about dates, actions, or affiliations.
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Winmni
Boia
Aticgt
Drom Obtawe
Regina
Scott of
Saskel
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Bowell
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C.C. McLaurin
Suffield Choir
Oddfellows Home
EH Building
Saskatooh
Comnot
Mingrs
Edison Phonograph
Oalu
Spencer & Todd
Wh, Babbington
Armories
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