24 May 1900
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
1
The Medicine Hat Trading Co reports a clearance on 21 pairs of ladies chocolate oxfords sizes 4 to 7. Regular price 1.15, marked down to 90 cents to move stock.
London markets show strong tone with American cattle firm and prices up one half cent since last week. No Canadian cattle traded in Liverpool. private cable quotes Canadian cattle at a high level and sheep at local price.
Justice Rouleau sustains Alfred E. Whiffin conviction for selling liquor without license and keeping liquor for sale. Case allows two offences in one summons and amends hard labor to be served, with no costs due to defective original conviction. Calgary Herald report notes renewed liquor trade at Tweed & Ewart's.
After two weeks of heat and heavy showers the Swift Current area reports a bustling stock scene. A standout is Mr. W. Alexander's two-year-old Clydesdale colt Lord Roberto, shipped in with care by the Northwest Government and the CPR. The column notes wolf and coyote hunting debates, bounties, and a reminiscence about early settlement near Fortagetn Prairie with a tale of Tom Anderson and his family.
The Creamery resumes operations with R. P. Park in charge. S. J. Shepherd leaves town for Mckenna survey near Four Mile Coulee. S. A. Goard of Bowmanville visits Rev. W. P. Goard. A gravel train accident at Kin cath pit injures a crewman fatally after arrival at Medicine Hat hospital. Maple Creek Stock Growers' Association meets at Dixons Hall approving by laws and plans for the spring round-up. Chae. A. Peterson relocates to a ranch north of Gull Lake.
Edmonton Post notes a new Ladysmith school district west of Edgeley near Medicine Hat. It reports truants expelling a young girl who refused to sweep the schoolroom. The christening of the city namesake and sweeping controversy draw ratepayer attention amid war news.
Town Council sat as Court of Revision May 21 1900 in the council chambers to review appeals on property and income assessments. Several lots and personal property were adjusted with multiple reductions while many appeals were denied. Assessor Trimble added new items to the roll including stocks and stables.
The Board of License Commissioners met Tuesday morning with Commissioners Blatchford and Lune present. They will all be recommended: H. H. Russ for Assiniboia Hotel in Medicine Hat, J. Yuill for American Hotel in Medicine Hat, J. H. Fleming for Commercial Hotel in Maple Creek, and A. E. Whiffin for a shop license in Medicine Hat.
Canadian trade totals $297,932,825 for ten months ending April with a $12,875,453 rise from last year. Exports reach $148,356,451 and imports $149,507,354, creating a near balanced trade. Customs receipts climb to $24,226,142 year to date, though April’s monthly duties slip while entered goods rise to $13,038,065.
Mr Sutherland pushes an amendment to release securities backing seed grain bonds issued to western farmers years ago. Bonds require three names as security, many securities are worthless, and liabilities burden diligent settlers. Government seeks partial relief while Opposition seeks full cancellation of debt and securities.
Department of Agriculture data show 67,000 head of cattle shipped from Manitoba and the Northwest Territories in 1899, with 41,471 finished cattle exported and 76 carloads of dressed beef leaving the region. The year saw rising horse prices, with $161.50 per head at peak in summer, and 10,525 horses imported from the United States valued at about $300,000.
The Board of School Trustees met Friday afternoon with Trustees Fleager Williamson and Forster present. Minutes of the prior meeting were adopted, invoices from Bromley & Co and W Cousins approved, and Principal Gee’s re engagement at 1030 yearly noted. Branson seeks re engagement at 800, the board plans to request 3000 from the Town Council to cover 1900 expenses, 500 less than last year. The discussion includes finishing two unused matters.
A discussion on preparing school rooms and furnishing one of them was held and the work will likely be taken up during the holidays. The meeting then adjourned.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach argues for a rise in volunteer and militia capabilities to defend the United Kingdom rather than large regular forces. He praises rifle shooting and outdoor drill, suggests colonies boost marksmanship, and notes Boer War respect for volunteers while warning against conscription and invasion risks. Montreal Star reports.
The Lacrosse Club picks men to represent Medicine Hat at the Queen's Birthday sports in Lethbridge. Nurse Grassick from Medicine Hat hospital staff visited Regina on last night’s train. Regina West is noted in the text.
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