20 May 1911
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 20, 1911
Page
1
City streets safety rule Set to be enforced June 1 after a period of advisory guidance. Police chief Meiklejohn says officers have advised drivers daily and summons may follow as the by-law gains enforcement. Alderman Robertson involved in technicalities after a mishap with a broken shaft on a Redcliff man’s rig.
Mexico City report says officials deny knowledge of any plot to capture or kill Francisco Madero Jr. The rumor heightened public tension as residents speculate on rebel actions if confirmed. Madero postponed a capital trip to confer with Senor Del Alabarra on peace prospects.
A Vermilion dispatch reports the Canadian Pacific Railway has completed a preliminary survey of a line through the Cold Lake country to meet a westward line from Fort McMurray. The project would tap rich Alberta resources and may include branches to Vermilion and the Peace River district with routes toward Calgary.
Toronto report says William James Norquay died this morning. His passing marks the end of the highest authority in the history of Free Masonry and its rituals and usages across the world.
City engineers explain the filtration plant cannot meet surging demand as the water supply, colored by growth, runs short. The plant’s capacity is about 1,000,000 gallons daily while demand exceeds by over 100,000 gallons, forcing reliance on Saskatchewan imports for pure water.
London Daily Telegraph reports a royal commanded appearance of Mr Chevalier at Sandringham House last night. The event was arranged as a pleasant surprise for Queen Alexandra, with the entertainment planned under royal oversight.
The King's Plate concludes with St. Bass taking first place, Powder Man second, and Jane Shore third in Toronto on May 20. An 8 room house and barn on Main Street sold for 7200 dollars, noted as business property in one year.
The News announces a large prize contest offering a $1100 Model T Ford, a $500 Medicine Hat residence lot, and a $250 diamond ring. Candidates urged to nominate organizations early. open tonight 7 to 10 for signups. voting boosted for early submissions within 100 miles.
Indian Agent Graham in Saskatoon district confronts fourteen local children aged six to eighteen liable under federal statute. A pow-wow in the Mounted Police barracks invites parents for explanation of the King’s demand that Indigenous youths attend white schools. Rainbow, daughter of Black Sioux, seeks schooling. her father agrees, avoiding conflict.
Charles Frederick Adams argued at City Hall that single tax on land sustains development for the common good. He cited Canada and the West as examples, contending taxation shape wealth and welfare. Sheriff Benson interrupted to caution the lecturer’s reliance on generalities rather than specifics.
In Ottawa the House of Commons adjourned for two months after royal assent was given to the supply bill totaling over twenty six million dollars with eight million in supplementary estimates. The day saw three readings completed including Lemieux's post office salary bill as Fielding sought time to study the Grain Bill.
A Canadian Manufacturers Association committee told the executive council that Canada will build its navy as much as possible with Canadian manufacture. The plan envisions hulls boilers and engines produced domestically with a shipyard to be established in Canada, aiming for extensive local content.
Police report a forged check purportedly signed by T Littleford and made payable to John Roberts. The instrument, drawn on the Bank of Commerce, misidentifies the Littleford bank and was cashed two days ago without police notice until this afternoon. Merchants are urged to verify checks before cashing.
A reader reports disturbances with a caph of 260 dollars and suggests taking a walk on Sunday to inspect the rots near Bettet and Hilliard.
Wausau Wisconsin May 20 reports firemen from a traction outfit were killed when a lumber boom broke and a bridge collapsed over the NopyCnoek near Straltfo. The scene included a cottage on Poronte street and a balance due of 9625.00 with rent-like handles on Toronto street.
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