25 May 1912
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 25, 1912
Page
1
The strike threatens to mobilize 243000 trade unionists and hopes to gain 300000 non unionists. The Thames sees rising ship glut with cargoes mostly foodstuffs perishable and undelivered, while markets show signs of tightening supplies.
Cross examination reveals conductors often misstate amounts and later correct them. Pinkerton agents Bedard Weir and Parsons testify on trips and fares from Macleod to Macgillvray with partial receipts and duplex tickets. Defence argues shortages are routine and charged to Conductor Martin.
Pastrious dispatch to his attorney A C Stern and Stein recount alleged plot to kill President Taft. Plans said to have been made in the Hotel Navarre New York. Stein aimed to have Pastorious testify but the plan was abandoned and the case referred to government officers.
Makers of Oklahoma newspapers convene in Muskogee for the twenty first annual state press association. An invocation by Bishop Thoreton opens the proceedings with welcomes from Mayor Miller and Spaulding of the Muskogee Club. Afternoon focuses on a cost congress as Horace Sheppard of Altus delivers the president's address.
North Yakima Washington May 21 A special sale opens on the Yakima Irrigation Project west of the city offering 41 farms from 1 to 80 acres each. Prospective buyers pay 1.60 an acre yearly for maintenance with an initial cost share and five year payments. the U S reclamation service has invested nearly 8 million dollars and plans about 3 million more.
Montreal May 25 report that the Graduate Behal of Mi tntrd University awarded fellowships to two recent graduates of Mergill University. James Wilfred Bridges and Charles Louis Townsrud receive Shawtuck scholarships, while Dale Mur, a first year student, earns a different award.
A dirigible called Warseval was destroyed after breaking free from its anchors in an open field. A guard nearby was injured by a flying object as the airship drifted away, with Parseve arriving later to secure the scene.
A lengthy council session on Thursday dealt with nuisance issues on the ground near the city transit area. Officials debated licensing a small stall near the park, with the chief of police resisting the license and the Public Way Committee recommending firm city action. The council referred the issue to the License and Police Committee and to committees overseeing manufacturers for resolution.
Today's markets show May wheat closing around 1 04 1 2 at Winnipes and Chicago quotes May wheat near 11 5 8 with July at 11 0. Prices move across oats and flax with No 1 and No 2 grain notes.
Two large rafts of timber continue to float toward the river fork. The river has risen and now runs more rapidly, shortening transit time. A second large raft broke loose from the rear of the canneries on Wednesday.
Winnipeg May 26 J Chamberlain of the Grand Trunk Pacific is appointed President of the Grand Trunk System succeeding Charles M Hays who perished on the Titanic. Railway circles speculate on a successor as Grand Trunk Pacific general manager with George W Gaye prominently mentioned. Grand Trunk Pacific officials refuse comment.
Two trains carrying the largest special excursion party ever head West from New York to Seattle for the National Electric Light Association convention June 10 to 14. The trains include electric curling irons for women and electric afternoon teas, with observation cars featuring giant electric displays.
The Trades and Labor Council skipped yesterday's meeting due to a public holiday. A special session is set for Friday at the Eagles Hall to discuss Labor Day sports and form a preparation committee with representation from all affiliated unions. A delegate may be sent to Lethbridge on June 14 to participate in forming an Alberta Federation of Labor.
Ottawa reports the Prime Minister cannot attend the funeral of Lady Tupper due to urgent public duties. Hazen, minister of Fisheries, remains in cabinet while Halifax plans the funeral attendance.
A city holiday featured free events from morning to night. Races were fast and well attended with the Pipe Band City Band Bow Island Brass Band and a lively ball game drawing crowds. Notable acts included cowboy and Indian races and a notable dash won by Slicker among others, with officials praised for smooth conduct.
In Tuskegee Alabama the thirty first anniversary exercises of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute begin with tomorrow's annual sermon by Bishop Strange of North Carolina. Commencement exercises Thursday will feature Major Robert R Norton of Hampton Institute delivering the address to graduates.
Magistrate session at Lethbridge deals with varied cases this morning. Rob inson pleads assault with Tully. judgment orders costs and a peace bond. Clark charged with unlawful bicycle procurement after confession. Walsh remanded for theft. Indian man given option of fine or month’s absence care.
City engineer and staff have prepared new subway plans beneath Toronto Street. Council has reviewed them in recent days. The decision looms as one of the greatest challenges facing the city in recent times.
London reports that Chief Justice Bart stone's recent health has sparked speculation on a probable successor. Premier Gladstone introduced a Religious Disabilities Bill allowing Catholics to be eligible for the Lord Chancellorship, noting no legal obstacle to a Jew, Mahammedan, Buddhist, or Hindu holding the office.
A new steamer named Hamiltonian was built for the Merchant's Mutual Line and fully launched at Port Arthur Ontario in the presence of many spectators at noon. The ceremony featured complete decorations and a procession as the vessel neared completion.
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