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Newspaper

Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

May 16, 1911

Page

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Buyers Strike For Fine Stallions In Southern Montana

In Benton on May 16 reports show several rapid horse purchases driven by J L Lock and Ock arrival from Hat. Ismael the Percheron and Elveden Gray the English Shire headlined sales to Gilbert Embleton and W R Embleton. Peacock bought about 250 range horses in Teton County from Hodgskiss Green Ferrin and others with further sixty head bought from Embleton.

Benton J. L. Lock Ock Montana Gilbert Embleton France H. LaBarre Ismael Medicine Hat Fair W. R. Embleton Teton Medicine Hat

Alberta businessman offers city gas well deal

McNeely, president of Alberta Linseed Oil Co and MP Milling Co, proposes to drill a gas well for Medicine Hat at no city cost in exchange for a share of gas. He says the city would pay no expenses, with a twentieth of the gas going to him. He also plans major upgrades to local mills and oil plant using new machinery.

McNeely Alberta Linseed Oil Co Medicine Hat Milling Co

School attendance declines in April report

Board notes April pupil totals fell to 787 due to spring travels and Easter break. The average room attendance reached 83.1 percent with 91.5 percent in Missuest’s room. Ten teachers attended the Alberta Educational Association convention in Edmonton. A formal reception for teachers and students drew strong citizen turnout.

Board of Hay F Edmonton Missuest Alberta Educational Edmornton Ulisses Wilson Fraser Hargrave Maciaren Reid Trimble Messrg Lezerte Amour Meneely Hay Strathcona William & Hay

Supreme Court upholds rights in boycott case

Samuel Gompers and labor leaders win a favorable ruling by the United States Supreme Court. James A Emery of the National Association of Manufacturers calls the decision gratifying as it upholds Buck Stove and Range Company against the right to boycott.

New York United States Supreme Court Samuel Gompers Janes A. Emery National ‘Association of Manufacturers Buck Stove and Range

Railroaders' Convention Adopts Key Constitution Change

Harrisburg May 16 The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen approved part of its proposed new constitution. The top change increases the number of vice presidents from five to seven. Delegations from Chicago Houston Seattle Detroit and San Francisco are in Harrisburg to push their cities for the 1913 convention.

Harrisburg

Drover Drops Dead On Saskatoon Return

A drover dies after an incident on the road returning from a trip to Saskatoon. The fragment mentions a May date and references Ontario and a Daily News.

Drover Michael Saskatoon

Air Speed Records Fall In Flight At Rheims

In Rheims on May 15 an American aviator Henry Weymann and Count Robillard set speed marks in monoplane flights with and without passengers. Weymann attained over 160 kilometers per hour starting from Newmelot, despite gale force winds that sent the aircraft plunging to 30 to 300 feet height.

Rheims Henry Weymann Newmelot Count Robillard

Union MN Want Reform Pushes City Food Laws

Medicine Hat union men urge rigid food laws including meat and milk inspection a standard bread loaf weight and a municipal slaughterhouse with cold storage They also call for improved fire protection and outward opening doors on tall public buildings The Trades and Labor Council resolutions were sent to the Health and Relief committee for action.

Union Men of Medicine Hat Medicine Hat Trades and Lantor Council R. G. Hood Trades and Labor Council Health and Relief Committee

Engined IC H Wo to A Cupid Vig tM Engineer Keohene To Wed

Engineer Jerry Keohene plans marriage in Winnipeg with Miss Annett formerly of this city. She was a nurse at General Hospital here about a year ago. Keohene is a well known CPR engineer, resident for twelve years with many friends locally.

Jerry Keehene Winnipeg Miss Annett General Hospital Keohene C.P.R

Two New Cops Join Medicine Hat Police Force

The Medicine Hat police welcome two new patrolmen to the force. W. E. Gover arrives from Bristol England after naval service and time in Wormwood Scrubbs prison. J. McGuire hails from Ireland and served 21 years in the British Army with the Connaught Rangers.

Medicine Mat W. E. Gover J. McGuire Gover Bristol England Navy Wormwood Scrubbs McGuire Ireland Connaught Rangers

Results of Standard VI Test Exams Week Ending May 12

The following are the results of test exams in Standard VI for the week ending May 12. The list begins with the name of each student and their performance across subjects as reported by the school.

Eng Mac Isabel Ferguson Melton Cory $Ave Evie Lune Chem KE Gram Tennyson Mina Robinson Dorothy Wilson Annie Wagstaff Bertie Godard Pee Eereseee Ruby Falloweeseee Trehencie Garnet Trimble Set Arthur Anderson Olla Tinney Emma Douglass S Lilian Taylor Seeees Io Sara Gordon Barrie Grove Agnes McCardle Mearle Gordon Tom Holt Mina Smibhert Earle Glover Peeces

Pupils Present Musical at Opera House May 24

A concert arranged by Miss McLean and local talent will be staged at the opera house on May 24. The program includes vocal and instrumental numbers and is in preparation.

McLean

Carlstadt Village Council Election Set for Tomorrow Night

The first Carlstadt village council election is scheduled for tomorrow night with polling from five to ten o'clock. Local residents will vote on the inaugural council as the town begins its municipal governance.

Carlstadt

Rebels seize Tulancingo and Hidalgo capital Pachuca

In a swift action around May 16 in Hidalgo, rebels took Pachuca the state capital and Tulancingo the second city, gaining near total control of the state from Mexico City.

Mexico City

Dunmore Quarter Section Sold to Calgary Syndicate

B F Souch sold a Dunmore quarter section to a Calgary syndicate for 100 dollars per acre. The parcel adjoins the railway and CPR gas well property. Ryan and Cashin of the Ryer Cashin Advertising Co operated the Street Car Special and will return for a fair edition in Block H Herald.

B. F. Souch Dunmore B.F. Souch Calgery C.P.R Messrs Ryan & Cashin Ryer ‘Cashin Advertising Co H Herald Aid Hilliard

English Lutherans Merge Into United States Church

St. Louis May 15 English Lutheranism ceased as a distinct denomination when eight English congregations joined with three thousand German congregations. The merged group forms the initial unit of 24 districts within the Lutheran Church in the United States.

Lutheran Church United States St. Louis The Missouri Synod United

Harem skirt comes to Medicine Hat then may leave town

A navy blue Harem skirt was exhibited at Milne Co in Medicine Hat but few women agreed to model it on Main Street. Onlookers called it a skirt only because a short front and back panel exist.

Medicine Hat Milne Main Street

Man Located After Seattle Wife’s Police Inquiry

Ansel Wysong was found on Saturday and taken to Brandon’s insane asylum by Mounted Police. The report notes another patient Aradavg, brought from Medicine Hat in a violent state. Local real estate ads offer two blocks of building lots 50x50 north of the track at $100 each with two years to pay. Visiting cards printed at the News Office.

Ansel Wysong Seattle Brandon Mounted Police Aradavg Medicine Hat Lethbridge Fiszald Pettet and Williard

McK Guilty Theet Charge In Calgary Tool Theft

Ed J Myers was arrested by Sergeant Bruce last night for stealing a pair of pliers and wire connectors used in CPR lineman work. He was found guilty in police court and sentenced to one month in prison in Tethbridge. Myers quit his CPR job about a week ago and traveled to Calgary.

Ed. J. Myers Sargeant Bruce Tethbridge Myers C.P.R Calgary

Insurrectos Advance Toward El Paso City

Report from May 16 describes 2700 insurgents moving from the south toward Escalon near the Mexican National railroad, tying the line to hinder pursuit by Federal troops. Federals retreat southward as armored trains head back from the railway.

Chihuhua el Paso Escalon National Railroad Imlnez Esty

Daum Departure Prompts WCTU Farewell at Parsonage

A social tea at the Evangelical parsonage celebrated the departure of Rev and Mrs Daum to Didsbury Alta where they have been stationed by the Evangelical Conference. A surprise address and engraved wine and silver bowl honored Mrs Daum as retiring president, reflecting enduring friendship and goodwill.

Evangelical

Barbers Win Early Closing By Law Passes

City council approves a second early closing by law for barber shops set to take effect May 26. Regular closing 6 pm daily except Wednesdays 8 pm, Saturdays 11 pm, pre holiday eights, and Easter Monday. Master Monday added after barber petition. opposition cited.

John Matheson Begg My Auty John McNeely Medicine Hat Milling.Co

Edith Summers case linked to hypnotist ring and Spokane letter

Spokane reports reveal Edith Summers, once deemed crippled beggar, allegedly hypnotized by a man who deserted her. Chief Likens of Bellingham forwards a ciphered Summers letter to locate Nay Porter of Spokane. Detective Chester Edwards heads the investigation as Summers narrates past marriages and travels to Idaho and Canada exposing mental manipulation.

Spokane Edith Summers W. J. Doust J. L. Likens Bellingham Wash Likens Summers L. B. Greenglad True Life Army Los Angeles Nay Porter Doust Chester Edwards Sandpoint Idaho Lewis Leighton Medicine Hat Canada

Rambert Mills in Connellsville To Lay Off 600 Workers

Six hundred Rambert mills employees of the American Tin Plate Company in Connellsville Pennsylvania were notified their services will no longer be required after May. The shutdown reduces payroll by about $50,000 monthly and the mill will remain safe though the loss is heavily felt locally.

Connellville Pa Rambert Mills American Mills Sheet and Tin Plate Company

Construction Project Advances Overseas Route

In Constantinople on May 15 a report notes progress on a vast American led construction project. Details are sparse but indicate ongoing efforts to advance the overseas route and associated works.

Four fires threaten Ridgeway forest area

A fragment notes four fires raging near Ridgeway Pennsylvania as crews battle the blazes across wooded terrain. The brief mentions firefighters working through the day with warnings of shifting winds and possible spread.

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Medicine Hot Spring Mr. Peacock Wongely Tegan McNeelly Board of Education Railroaders’ Convention Daily. News UNION W. F. Gover and Old Country Geog. Arith Roy Alanzer Fred Napier Pachua Hidalgo Man Congregations Nedels AR Rev MR. Daum Didsbury Arly Prat Constantinople Ridgeway
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