03 May 1911
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 03, 1911
Page
1
A party of notable railroad officials led by Chief Engineer Brooks and General Superintendent Price arrives this afternoon from Calgary by motor car. They will be joined by Superintendent Cameron, inspect local railroad property, then proceed to Lethbridge via the line, stopping at various points along the route.
Calgary opens its season with a gala ball at 3 p.m led by Mayor Mitchell who will throw the first ball as President Eckstrom accepts it. Saskatoon arrives with ten players and a parade featuring autos and a band precedes the game. lineups include Calgary Moran and Saskatoon Murphy among others.
Brandon's new baseball club arrived and practiced in the home yard as they prepare for the opening game against the Winnipeg Marooms at 4 30 this afternoon. The lineup for Moose Jaw's game is listed with Harper Dickson Kelly Burley Joumnier Fitzgerald Riggs Dunn Collins Naverson and Dunn as pitchers.
The morning delay caused by gas engines refusing to start led to Joe Bush being forced to the wall. Tomorrow's paper promises human interest personals.
Advertisement notes sale of gas burners for cook stoves and gas fixtures. Contact 606 Montreal St for details and to apply.
The Chester Cup, a handicap of 2000 sovereigns over about two miles and a quarter, was won by J B Howards four year old Willonyx. W Roplmels Toyship was second and C Edwardones Ano pera third. Other runners included Glacies Bagotstown Kibbrone Pillo Origo Merry Task Wise Marion Apache Calinish Accunate and Fredith.
Winnipeg and Minneapolis and Chicago markets show mixed grain prices. Wheat and oats move within small ranges while flax holds around 2.32 to 2.35 in Winnipeg and futures rise in Minneapolis and steady in Chicago. Cash grain values for Northern wheat and oats lie near the mid 80s to 90s with feed oats and barley listed.
The Southern Michigan League begins its championship chase in Kalamazoo with openers in Battle Creek Bay City Saginaw and Kalamazoo. Flint plays Battle Creek, Adrian faces Saginaw and Jackson and Bay City, while Lansing hosts Kalamazoo in the season opener. The schedule lists 140 games ending September 17.
Oshkosh May 3 All signs point to an aggressive and well contested campaign in the Wisconsin Illinois baseball league. The season starts today with Appleton at Green Bay Racine at Avoca Madison at Rockford and Fond du Lac at Oshkosh. Tomorrow the schedule reverses to complete opening games in the other four cities. The season includes 126 games.
Albany May 3 The veteran New York State League with eight clubs Wilkes Barre Syracuse Elmira Scranton Albany Utica Troy and Binghamton opened a new season. Elmira meets the champions at Wilkes Barre Utica plays Syracuse Binghamton faces Scranton and Troy visits Albany. Managers hope Sunday baseball may be allowed this year but expectations remain uncertain.
The season’s great comedy, The Climax, will be presented in the city with a renowned troupe. The Pow erth League held a Tuesday meeting with Mrs F A Sharpe delivering a solo and plans for improvement. A bright program is being arranged for next Tuesday. Married in the Royal hotel were H Maynard of Carlstadt and Miss Ethel Brosier of Utica Ontario with Rev McLaren officiating. Various locals including H C Cooper and D D Doyle arrived or transacted business, and notices for property and visiting cards were advertised at the News Office.
H L Tweed W Cousins Walter Huckvale and Dr Smith visited Irvine and met Sir William Whyte VP of the C P R to discuss locating the big Western shops. The deputation hopes gas availability will influence the decision and await an announcement after Whyte’s Montreal trip. Supt Price Chief Engineer Brooks and Inspector Gordon to arrive this afternoon.
Winright Colter aged 20 died after being kicked by a horse Monday afternoon in Medicine Hat. He was moved to the General Hospital where he died during preparation for surgery. Colter, born in Medicine Hat, was engaged to Miss Stella Watson and left a successful drawing business before later working in drugs. He was one of 13 children, with funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Ottawa May 2 A formal request by Interior Minister Frank Oliver for a four member special committee to investigate press allegations against him led Laurier to move for its creation. Borden sought delay until Wednesday. Oliver denied any foundation to the insinuations while others debated treasury board criticism and a grain company bill.
Alexander Denbigh is summoned again in the Police Court for flouting the sanitary by law by failing to clean up his coral after notice from sanitary inspector Jas W. Crisall. The prior case was dismissed. The matter was continued to tomorrow morning after several witnesses testified.
London May 3 arrangements for the Victoria Memorial unveiling are nearly complete. King George will unveil with the German Emperor and Empress present along with European royals, colonial premiers, British MPs, and other dignitaries. The War Office runs the military pageant and the archbishop of Canterbury prepares the service. Colonel Frederick Ponsonby heads arrangements with officers of the German regiment attending by special invitation.
The New Jersey Horse Show Association led by ex Governor Franklin Murphy opens its annual exhibition tomorrow at the First Troop Armory in Newark. Honorary director Reginald Vanderbilt will display his stable alongside other large prize exhibits.
Burlington is host as the Central Association begins its season with Muscatine at Monmouth Hannibal of Galesburg Keenan at Keokuk and Ottumwa at Burlington. The circuit appears strengthened since last season and a keen pennant race is anticipated.
Early morning excavation begins on the Bec ker block basement as crews push to finish a three story structure. The new building, sized 50 by 130 feet, will house stores and offices and aims for rapid completion. Brandon, Man. May 3. W I Elder sold a famed Clydesdale Cowden's Prince for 2500 to a North Brandon horse syndicate. he was champion at Guelph Vancouver and Brandon. Rexall 93 Hair Tonic offered with three large trial bottles and a personal guarantee, promising hair growth except where roots are dead. sold only at The Rexall Store S Ping, People's Drug andook Store.
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a splendid remedy for liver issues and biliary troubles. The copy claims daily recognition and urges purchase through all dealers.
Mr Thomas McKay sold 76 feet on the Esplanade near J A Cameron for 3000 dollars. The school board secured block 12 in the Cousins Sissons subdivision at 155 per lot. Binning Cunliffe and Becker bought north half of Block 8 in Cousins and Sissons at 150 per lot from Burbidge and Albernethy. W N Adsit sold a 50 foot lot and cottage on Main Street for 6300 to out of town buyers. Hearst of Chicago visited and secured options on two major wholesale sites with warehouse plans. F J Marshall sold eightfold in the Herald subdivision to Dr Smyth for 1600 dollars.
The Eckhardt company arrives by morning train to begin a four night stand at the Opera House with A Wicked Woman. Advance sales are heavy aided by a ladies free opening night offer, aiming to pack the house and promote the troupe as a top Canadian traveling stock. A coupon for one free lady admission is printed in another column and redeemable at Wilson's Stationery before 6 p.m.
Charlie Eastwood, billed as Dreamland's top singer, appears again with two popular numbers and a Pierrot act claimed to be the first of its kind in the city. The evening includes illustrated songs, novelty films from an exclusive exchange, and a comedy reel. Admission remains unchanged.
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