04 May 1911
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
1
Tonight at 7 15 the Boy Scouts will assemble in the Tor onto Street school yard. Commissioner Hay will address the ethics of the movement. All parents and friends are invited to attend to note the scouts progress.
The Claremont sailing schooner of 418 tons, operated by Hartwood Lumber of Frisco, sails to aid the steamer Saginaw in rough waters near Hoquiam. Passengers and crew face a perilous night as details of their plight remain unclear.
Winnipeg labor dispute ends as street car men vote to accept a company offer raising wages by about two cents an hour for all workers. The decision came at a mass meeting spanning from midnight to 3 30 this morning and followed the national president W D Mabon recommendations.
Mr. Hugh Haeseard reports that Charles Frederick Adams who was to lecture on Rational Tax Reforms at the city hall tomorrow cannot attend on that date. The Henry E Lecture Association Chicago revises dates of his transcontinental tour due to commitments in Calgary Lethbridge Strathcona and other cities. Hassard will announce a new Medicine Hat engagement date soon. next Saturday was deemed unsuitable for citizens at work.
Ottawa May 4. The unfinished business of Parliament remains under debate as Sir Wilfrid Laurier plans Imperial conference attendance. Indications shift between adjournment and continued session with Liberals favoring no adjournment and the cabinet weighing prorogation with an extra session.
Montreal May 4. Mr Charles M O'Brien M L A for Rocky Mountain in Alberta arrives to spread Socialist propaganda in the district and plans to campaign in Nova Scotia elections. He says Socialism makes strides in Canada especially in the west.
The secretary of the fall fair announces that Rev. J. W. Morrow will donate a silver trophy for a hurdle race at the fair. Details about the race will be announced later.
Toronto May 4. Iron moulders international union members walk out demanding 35 cents an hour. Current rate about 22 1 2 cents. Strike decision made at last night’s meeting. none of about 250 moulders reported for work this morning.
In Rawdon township near Ivanhoe a house burned yesterday in Patrick Cain’s absence. His wife, already ill, and her step-daughter Ellen Maloney who had been helping her, died from the flames.
Winnipeg prices show Wheat May 95.5 to 96, July 96 to 97, October 90 to 91.4. Oats May 35, July 36. Flax May 2.32, July 2.35. Cash No 1 Northern 96, No 2 Northern 98.5, No 3 Northern 91, No 4 Northern 86.5, No 5 81.4, Feed 62. Oats No 2 CW 35. Flax No 1 NW 2.30. Minneapolis May 97.5 to 98.34, July 98 to 99. September 92.1 to 93. Chicago May 94 to 96, July 88 to 89.14, September 87.14 to 88.
Montreal and Ottawa reports note varied political and cultural items. Hon H E Forget named senator to replace Roy of Filemonton while Premier Hazzard takes a Supreme Court seat on Prince Edward Island. Montreal discusses two million dollars for parks and playgrounds with one million for Mount Royal area acquisitions.
Industrial bureau reports a large shipment of house numbers for owners to obtain by visiting Lot 16 Block 3 Ottawa Street. Prices listed as 9010.00 with Pettet and Hilliard noted.
Toronto residents will soon travel directly to Vancouver via a through Canadian Pacific Railway train after June 4. The new service eliminates the Winnipeg transfer, with a route comparable to the Imperial Limited and potential inclusion of luxurious sleeping and library observation cars. The change also rebrands the Atlantic and Pacific expresses as Eastern and Western expresses, maintaining through connections and schedules between Montreal Winnipeg and Vancouver.
Parliament approves a five member committee to investigate insinuations about the Manitoba and South Eastern Railway land transfer to the Canadian Northern. Frank Oliver defends his conduct and rejects personal inquiry into private life while Sir Wilfrid Laurier backs the move. Opposition hints at broader probe into bank transactions.
Alexander Shewan one of Canada's oldest educators died after sudden illness on a street car this morning. He was 77, a native of Scotland and Aberdeen graduate, long serving as principal of Lansdowne School in Montreal. He collapsed and died in a police station where he was taken.
Chicago May 4. A tunnel collapse on Lasalle Street near the river buried six workers. One man, George Gluba, was killed, while five others were injured as concrete blocks crushed them.
Montreal reports Archbishop Bruchesi will depart June 2 for Madrid to attend the Eucharistic congress. He will be accompanied by his secretary and a cathedral canon.
William Milne the grooth and coachman at the government house was found dead in his room in the coachman’s quarters shortly after six o'clock this morning. The death was caused by gas fumes from a jet partly turned on.
Rome hosts the International Press Congress with five hundred delegates. King Victor Emmanuel Queen Helena and officials attend as Mayor Nathan welcomes guests. Former Premier Luzzati returns to journalism and stresses growing press importance.
The Hamburg steamer Deutschland, carrying the German Antarctic expedition, set sail at daybreak for Buenos Ayres to take on complete supplies for the voyage.
Winnipeg May 4 G W Larson CPR grain agent for four years resigns to start a brokerage business in the city.
Albert Chevalier may tour Medicine Hat if local support convinces Shipman to book him. Shipman plans a four week Canadian swing starting in Winnipeg with Chevalier earning about 8000 dollars weekly. A.C. Yokome seeks Medicine Hat backing to confirm an engagement and keep Hat on the touring circuit.
An appreciative audience greeted the Hohhardt company last evening as they presented the three act drama A Wicked Woman. The leading lady was Miss Ethel Tucker and the women’s costumes were notably practical.
Stephanie De Mourtyart won applause for her performances as various parts. Whit Brandon as Sir Horace Welbvy delivered a strong closing act, while Ethelyn Noble as Alice Verney and Georgia A Nichols as Mrs Foley impressed. Oliver Eckhardt as Prince Mariotti and Sheridan Davidson also earned praise in a Rome set Corsican life drama. The Eckhardt company praised for real artistry. Mrs Temple's Telegram to follow with vaudeville interludes and a full Opera House week ahead.
Work started this morning excavating the basement of the Beveridge building on Toronto street. The planned two storey structure will house stores and offices and feature modern fittings.
A note lists 156 feet of trackage for sale at 93 000 dollars. References Pettet and Hilliard in Toronto forest at 366, with parcel code 25141, seeking inquiries from interested buyers.
Winnipeg May 4 Rumors spread of Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul entering from the south following the closing of several western end options.
The first summer concert in the park begins Sunday at 8 30 pm with a weekly schedule through June and twice weekly in mid summer. Bandmaster Skunk presents a popular program including March United Empire Overture and Reverie along with other selections from Bright and contemporary composers.
General Manager Chamberlain announced western program progress for the G T P railway with the Breaxion branch to be surveyed and started. Regina branch grading to be completed by July 1 and line ready for the Dominion fair at Regina July 31 to August 12. Edson coal-field branch to open by November 1. Edmonton hotel tender set for July 1. no new hotel at Calgary or Selkirk in Winnipeg this year. Two 50 ft lots at Foewings and 6th Avenue offered at 1785.06 as usual terms.
Thomas Hagerty of Rodbury admitted turning on the gas last night in the room where his three daughters aged 10 7 and 4 years slept. He was arrested after police verified the account and found the house silent.
Toronto May 4. Two major Farmers Bank cases were postponed to autumn sittings in September. Chief Justice Meredith granted traverse on the conspiracy charge and the theft case involving Alexander Lowen, John Ferguson, Alexander Fraser, and John Whitson. Grand jury returned true bills in both cases.
The funeral for Winright Colter, who died yesterday from injuries after being kicked by a horse, may be delayed until Saturday or Sunday. Interment is planned at Hillside Cemetery with Rev. Mr. McDonald of the Methodist Church to officiate.
In Halifax on May 4 two brothers Joseph and Bernard Duggan aged 85 and 17 drowned while attending their trawl near Upper Prospect. The case against Alexander Denbigh for violating provisions of the Unitary Byign was withdrawn after the debris issue was resolved by City Solicitor Mahafy.
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