23 May 1912
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
1
Budapest reports show heavy clashes between police and strikers across Hungary as a general strike spreads. ACount Tisca opposition sparks violent protests with at least two strikers killed, several dozen wounded, and widespread factory and street damage amid police cordons and dispersal actions.
At Tiebel Front Bellano Mexico May 23 rebels hold against federal army as General Champes reports capture of two field artillery pieces and one machine gun. Huerta attempts flank movement east but fails. Orozco on firing line since 5 o'clock. A separate report notes a collision involving MSDASH freight cars injuring fireman Pelequin who saved passengers before dying. passengers escape uninjured.
Incoming Sorel express at St. Lambert collided while rounding a curve this morning. An engineer died saving passengers as the train derailed or struck obstacles near the terminal. Local reports note the fatality followed by injuries among crew and riders.
The Montmagny arrived in port from the Titanic disaster zone after sixteen days at sea. It reports passing dozens of icebergs, some fifty feet high, but no further bodies were recovered. Regina sent a 140-singer special train to Moose Jaw for the Provincial Singerfest.
Colorado Senator Guggenheim, who lost a son in the Titanic disaster, is approached by air fans urging search planes to scour the sea from ships as bases of supply. Parmele and Turpin, booked to exhibit, are cited for potential future liner aviation use and rescue calls via aeroplanes. Parmalee has four years of flying experience and is set to perform at Medicine Hat on June 15.
Lands in section 11-23-1 near the Red Deer river and Saskatchewan forks sold for 56 640 dollars amid strong bidding. Purchasers included A McPherson and J L Coupe with townsite plans tied to a CP R line to Edmonton. Installment payments totaled 45 280 dollars for three quarters.
London May 26 The national executive committee of the transport workers federation has decided on a general strike starting tonight in support of the Thames Lightermen and to press their own grievances. The strike is confined to London for now, with the possibility of a national action later if needed.
Free-for-all race horse Billy Andrews 2.06 dropped dead yesterday at the Exhibition Grounds track while being exercised. Fred McClain trained the horse, which was in fine shape and expected to excel on Western tracks this season.
The Trav el and Vacation Exhibition opened at Grand Central Palace under the Transportation Club of New York to trace the evolution of travel. It features historic relics, models, and items from the Navy Department, Smithsonian, and various steamship and railroad firms, including Peary’s North Pole sledges. The show runs one week and highlights safety devices for rail and sea travel.
Representatives from every UK port met to quit work unanimously over alleged union member boycotts and employer breaches of agreements. At least 150000 dockers and related workers will strike, halting London port operations and threatening to spread to other ports as vessels await unloading and perishable goods spoil.
Regina rumors say the government will announce June 14 as the election date tomorrow morning. Sources indicate the date is likely to be chosen for OAOKATCHEW AR elections with official action pending.
Tomorrow May 24 is a public holiday and there will be no issue of the Daily News issued.
The forty sixth annual encampment of the G A R department of Illinois and meetings of affiliated groups began in Peoria on May 22. Business streets are adorned with flags and patriotic decorations in honor of veterans and their supporters.
The first section of No 1 derailed ten miles west of Missanabze near White River Ontario at about 11 p.m. A broken rail is suspected. Two colonist cars and two day coaches fell off, telegraph lines torn, wrecker train operated by conductor A Sweesey. Several passengers reported slightly injured. full details pending.
Medicine Hat official J A McIntyre says the Hats Porcelain Factory will be in operation in about three months. He returns from an east trip with seven carloads of machinery and materials and will hire at least fifty workers for the plant.
A historic racing card lists events including Free-For-All and Half Mile heats, 203 3 Minute Trot, Open 2 in 3 Quarter and Half Mile runs, Indian Race, Shetland Pony dash, and a pair of purses at $50.00 and $25.00. The lineup features multiple pony and pony-type races with varied distances.
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