15 May 1902
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
1
A citizens meeting at Ousitt Hall featured Mayor Finlay and others outlining campaign stances. Finlay professed support for an independent alignment with the Haultain government, argued provincial autonomy, and discussed revenue sources and local road taxes amid Northwest Northwest Territory political debate.
A Wednesday evening blaze at John Ceckl’s Cypress St corner home burned a floor hole and furniture while dense smoke strained the crew. Loss estimated near 360 dollars, fully insured. Also reports Royal Templars social event, cattle shipments, and political nominations in Maple Creek with candidates Greeley and Wylie, plus local exhibitors and bear Creek injuries.
The week brought unsettled weather and cattle movements as R Armstong and B Reesor arrived from the East with stock and Reesor bought S Leach's ranch. Fawcett and Claytor met C Fawcett from Sackville with stockers in Walsh. A wedding occurred at Graburn with Mrs Stothers marrying B Fenwick rancher Rev J J Grant officiating. Postmaster Briggs resigned at Graburn.
The Salvation Army in the territory announces Self Denial Week from Sunday May 25 to Saturday May 31. Funds aim to raise 25000 for social institutions and a Central Training Home in Toronto. Commissioner Evangeline Booth leads progress as the organization expands mission work and officer training. Adam Carle of Medicine Hat visited Moose Jaw seeking a Clydesdale stallion and purchased J L Bastedo’s Sir Castle Douglass.
Saturday’s nominations saw Jos A Grant and W T Finlay nominated with Cousins withdrawing. Grant’s signatories included W B Marshall Jas Rae A DesBrisay W Cousins Thos M McKay C P R. Finlay’s signatories included J R Dalton A Burton R D Smith Fred Weiss W B Fleming Geo Bailey Fergus Kennedy Horatio H Ross H C Yuill J G Millar R C Porter A B Gillies G H V Bulyea Grenfell R S Lake J W Connell D H McDonald A D McIntyre A Rosenroll.
A public meeting is convened tonight by Mr Grant at 8 30 in Cousins Hall. An invitation was sent to Mr Bennet of Calgary to attend but he cannot be present.
London reports slow cattle trade but firm tone with cattle at 15c and sheep unchanged at 15c. Liverpool notes Canadian cattle strong since last week with 14c to 15c per pound and dressed weight estimates, while Winnipeg cattle run 4.5c to 5c per pound and sheep at 5c to 5.5c. Arbor Day baseball features Capt Fourbet and Capt Tweed squads in a flour‑donation game. lacrosse tomorrow between Calgary and locals.
Ottawa May 2 1902 tender notice seeks bids to supply coal for Public Buildings throughout the Dominion. Tender must use printed form and include a ten percent cheque, non acceptance or non completion triggers forfeiture. Department reserves right to reject lowest bid. By Order Fred Gelinas Secretary.
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