26 May 1913
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 26, 1913
Page
1
OCR text notes a religious gathering likely in California with references to the Presbyterian church, Rev Z Campbell, and an agenda including a vigil and movements within church leadership. It mentions speakers, money concerns, and housing arrangements for attendees.
Fragmented OCR reads as a report from Ottawa about government talks and potential session adjournments. Mentions General Grove, resignations, and proposed legislation tied to October changes. Unclear phrasing limits precise details.
Badmonton May 24. The Alberta Government announces the appointments of the principals for three agriculture schools at Olds Clarasholm and Vermilion. Duncan Marshall Minister of Agriculture names Howes Vermilion principal and Campbell Clarensholm Olds and Elliott Olds. The schools open to students this summer.
A fragmented report from Berlin dated May 26 notes that the Chingee Joan jasutd in Germany was oversubscribed by five times, indicating high demand. Details are sparse due to the damaged OCR text, but the oversubscription claim is the main readable fact.
The Chronicle reports the general election campaign ending Friday with Liberal attacks on country constituencies formerly won by Labor in 1910. Labor hopes for gains but faces continued party pressure as polls close.
Reports from Edmonton indicate the Dunvegan project advances as construction resumes along the river corridor. Superintendent Galbreth discusses work on the right of way near Mile 753, with crews clearing as part of the safety and access plan for the upcoming phase.
Canadian Cadets won the Duke of Wellington's cup and gold medals for rapid firing with eighteen points ahead of the Civil Service. A luncheon at Guild Hall honored ten cadets from Canada following the matches in London.
Citizens celebrated Victoria Day with picnics at Police Point and Moose grounds, races, baseball, football, and boxing events. Crowds traveled to Redcliffe, Calgary, and nearby sites. winners included McConnell, Milroy, and Lauder in footraces, with numerous adults and children competing in a full day of leisure activities.
Edson experiences intensified liquor law enforcement after the provincial Liquor License branch withdrew officers earlier this year. Chief License Inspector Forsier rejoined May 1, pledging active suppression of liquor trafficking in the west as offences face renewed enforcement and fines.
Horage Ireland was seriously injured when he fell under a moving freight train at Redcliff this morning. One foot was amputated by the wheels and the other injured. he was taken to the city hospital in precarious condition, later described as fair with shock. Also noted, Rev Jo C G Owen of Vancouver was nearly killed in a separate accident on Saturday.
Public school pupils celebrated Empire Day with a grand stand, streamers, and bunting under Superintendent Hay. The program featured patriotic speeches and three baseball matches, with acting mayor Brown and editor C F Jamieson attending.
The Alberta Annual Conference of the Methodist Church gathers in the Fifth Avenue Church for stationing and statistical committee meetings with sessions planned Thursday and Friday. Rev. O. Webber and Rev. C. J. Wilson coordinate preparations as ministers arrive and host churches open homes for visiting clergy and members.
Berlin reports Viscount Milner formerly high commissioner for South Africa will assume the post of general inspector in charge of Turkish reforms once the British foreign office releases him.
Two killed and two injured after an auto accident on a muddy hill near Brandon. George Hadley and Lee Bisbee die. J. G. Kirkland and Reginald Waldron seriously hurt at hospital. Three women miraculously escape with others injured. Local witnesses describe car veering and overturning on the road near Rapid City.
A man appeared in the police court to answer a charge of stealing a mare. The case referenced disputes over a horse and involved witnesses and an auctioneer. The evidence was deemed insufficient and the accused was discharged.
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