01 May 1912
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
1
April permits show a record surge with a 956 percent rise, the city’s greatest ever. New hotel and business block noted among permits, many established residents building new homes. overall first four months 1912 up sharply from 1911, Dominion Land Office business about double, customs receipts up over 87 000.
The Methodist Episcopal Church began its twenty fourth quadrennial General Conference in Minneapolis with Bishop Henry W. Waren presiding. About 500 delegates attended from regions worldwide, with 5,000 observers present for the opening ceremonies. Notable attendees included Miss Italia Garibaldi and Dr Li Bi Cu.
New York on May 1 reports wholesale and retail beef prices at peak levels in years as packers cite corn at 51 cents a bushel and cattle scarcity. Farmers' slow feeding, high potato costs, and imports of low grade English potatoes are linked to looming shortages. A Washington dealer warns potato famine avoided only by imports. State food investigation notes extreme butter shortage.
Eminent Episcopal Church leaders gather in Washington for the opening of the Bethlehem Chapel of the Holy Nativity at the National Cathedral. Bishop Tuttle of Missouri delivers the sermon as services run through the week, part of a project described as surpassing most American cathedrals in size and splendor.
Beams of city churches rang out and a royal salute was fired at Windsor Castle as flags flew atop government offices in London to honor the Duke of Connaught on his birthday.
Property listing notes 59 feet of frontage on Elm Street priced at 525 dollars. FE C Pettet and Co. handle the sale.
Bridgeport Connecticut May 16 Practically all delegates are present for the Democratic State convention to name Connecticut’s delegates to the Baltimore national convention. The meeting tonight will organize and adjourn to tomorrow when business resumes. The delegation is not expected to reveal their presidential preference. The plan is to cast a complimentary Baldwin vote at Baltimore and await developments.
South Bend Indiana May 1 prominent figures attend the American Irish Historical Society annual convention at the University of Notre Dame. Thomas S. Lee president general called the gathering to order and university president Cavannah welcomed visitors. Sessions will run several days.
A party of over one hundred noted clergymen and religious workers from the United Kingdom sailed from Bristol for Canada. They belong to the Federated Brotherhoods of the Old Land with 760000 members. They plan to attend a Toronto meeting to organize a sisterhood uniting evangelical groups across the Dominion.
A coupon from The Daily News week ending May 18 entitles the holder to a photo reproduction of H onald Disson's In Cigale or Howard Qards's The Last Change. Coupons and money must be presented at The Daily News office after Friday. Photos cannot be mailed.
Special to the News Pottsville Pa May 1 seven Minersville residents are charged with killing Michael Sneldaw in a religious quarrel. The May term opens next week with an unusual feature as father and son appear as Escobendtige counsel. District Attorney A Whitehouse prosecutes while his father W J Whitehouse defends.
Darlington hosts the South Carolina division Travelers Protective Association for a three day meeting. The convention features a large attendance and an elaborate entertainment programme promising a highly successful event for the region.
A large gathering of Roman Catholic prelates priests and laymen celebrated the silver jubilee of Rev J J O Brien pastor of St Margaret s church in St Louis. Bishop Tihen of Lincoln Neb preached the jubilee sermon after a solemn high mass opening the programme.
In Ogdensburg New York May 1 Rev Mer Conroy was consecrated auxiliary bishop at St Marys Cathedral before many church dignitaries and diocese clergy. Cardinal Farley of New York officiated with Bishops Colton Buffalo and Gabriels Ogdensburg. The sermon was by Bishop Hickey Rochester.
The dedication ceremony at Cambridge Mass marks the opening of the Theological Library. Principal speakers include Gordon Wright of Roster, University President Lew oo Travsarnd, Bishop Oy Formver, and Dean Giss Perry, with the celebration noting the library’s new building and scholarly mission.
Two Montrealers Allison and Leopold Weiss were identified and sent home from Halifax after their bodies were recovered from the Mackay-Bennett. Relief efforts coordinate Red Cross forwarding while many from the Mackay-Bennett still await identification, 65 uniden tified among 125 brought to Halifax. The scene at Mayflower Rink described as mournful with families awaiting word.
Officials of the St. Louis Union Trust Co. say the estate of Chas M Hays Titanic victim is under 100000 dollars and consists mainly of real estate near Fifteenth and Olive Streets. A will naming his widow as administratrix may be filed in probate court on Wednesday.
Massachusetts voters split the delegation with Taft leading the preference vote while Roosevelt secured eight of the fifteen convention delegates. The primary law required voting for individual delegates, allowing split results and a large Roosevelt ballot slate headed by C. S. Easter. The Democrats offered no clear preference for Clark as most delegates to Baltimore were pledged to Foss.
Williams the architect returns from Winnipeg to confer with Union Bank officials on a new three storey brick and Bedford stone building 25 by 70 feet for the southeast corner of Poronte Street and Fourth Avenue. Ground floor for bank offices on first floor, staff apartments on second, site preparations and excavation to begin soon. Williams also works on plans for a 25 by 60 foot Union Bank at Swift Current.
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