27 May 1913
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 27, 1913
Page
1
The stationing and statistical committees meet at Fifth Avenue Church to review the first draft of stations for the Alberta Methodist Conference. The draft, prepared from district schedules, will be printed and submitted Friday morning. Committees aim to finalize assignments and temporary appointments after delegates review.
London May 26 The question of whether English women may plead in courts with same privileges as American rivals is to be tested in a case soon to be argued Miss Gwynette Marjorie Bebb a Gorton College graduate issues as a solicitor The women's movement follows this case noting 20 000 women lawyers practicing in the United States and urging extension of rights to English women.
A 14 year old boy was killed and his father and brother injured when dynamite exploded while they were under a tree stump. The incident occurred Saturday in Delmar near Hamilton.
Johnny Kilbane has signed with a city news agent Wilson of the company P. pion in Oakland California for an upcoming bout. The move ties Kilbane to promoter Wilson amid growing interest in the Oakland fight card.
Felix Frank general manager of the Great West Wood Iron and Paint Company expressed optimism about local prospects. In a letter read at the City Council meeting this morning he indicated he will visit the city to begin reconstruction work within a few days.
Calgary May 27 Tommy Barnes former world heavyweight champion promoter of the bout between Pelky and McCarty has been taken into custody on a manslaughter charge in the death of Luther McCarty. Pelky also charged with manslaughter and arraigned. preliminary hearing ongoing. Billy McGarney manager testified and Eddie Smith referee testified as well.
London May 27 Parliament reassembled today with a heavy agenda. The week ahead features major bills on Home Rule Welsh Disestablishment and Scottish Temperance. Other measures include finance revenue plural voting Irish land purchase insurance amendment and education.
Winnipeg May 27 Controller Midwinter urges city council to apply to the Dominion government for legislation creating a civic savings bank. He says such a bank would finance local improvements with citizens funding and cut the cost of financial accommodation.
Washington May 27. Senator Wearks introduces two bills to shift national elections to August and to end annual sessions in June. Congress would convene on the first Monday in October, with members assuming office immediately after elections. The President and Vice President would take office in November.
A May 26 Halifax report notes a Saturday afternoon dance at Government House attended by about two hundred guests including Prince Albert, cadet aboard Mr. Cumberland. The prince danced with several Halifax girls during the event.
A battered clipping describes the Calgary Industrial Exhibition offering a variety of prizes. The piece highlights readers and minorities expected to enjoy the program and entertainments prepared for the year.
Edmonton officials report the civic census shows 67 342 residents in the city proper on May 1 up from 63 611 on June 1 1912 an increase about 26 percent The 1911 Dominion census covered Edmonton and Strathcona at 30 462 A breakdown shows 28 469 males and 15 999 females over 21 years 10 991 males and 10 869 females under 21 and 915 unclassified.
Neleon reports brakeman J. W. Kearns of Néleon was run over and killed this morning at Capreu. He fell from the engine pilot and his head was severed from his body.
Ottawa May 24 The Liberal majority in the senate agreed to amend the Naval Act to require public approval before it becomes law. Senator Rosa’s speech draws sharp interest as Liberals plan a strong Imperialistic stance and debate the previous 1910 provisions tied to Lougheed.
Mrs John G Luroski formerly Mary Kobolaky wins a dancing marathon in Edmonton South dancing with 171 partners. The bride earned 942 dollars from partners paying 2 dollars each, in a celebration after her wedding that lasted from noon till dawn.
Berlin reports King George VI and Queen Mary review the Guards army corps at Potsdam Palace during their May 27 visit. The royal party then departed for England in the late afternoon amid unconfirmed London reports of Emperor William’s planned August Portsmouth visit with German warship escort.
Lieut Desmond J Arthur of the army flying corps was killed near Montrose while practicing aerial reconnaissance. His plane collapsed at about 2000 feet, taking his life during a training flight with fellow officers.
About fifty delegates reached the city for the Methodist conference with ministerial and lay delegates listed by district. The gathering opens with ministerial sessions tomorrow evening and a pastoral address on the conference work.
Berlin reports Count von Bornstorff arrived to protest features of the American tariff bill that threaten the 1828 commerce and navigation treaty. Foreign governments argue U S must respect Germany or risk abrogation. discussions focus on a discount on articles in American ships and potential revocation of treaties if enacted.
Fragmentary OCR text references a romance or crime scenario with a western Ute mention and police on duty for vices. The readables suggest a dated, unclear narrative without a clear event, date, or identifiable persons to anchor a full summary. The fragment lacks coherent facts to verify.
At the Central Criminal Court the trial for criminal libel against Cecil Chesterton opens. The editor of Eye Witness faces charges over articles accusing Godfrey Tynac's Marconi Co. managing director of corruption tied to a British government wireless contract. The Marconi affair dominates early proceedings.
Amarillo May 26 reports describe a moving column of grasshoppers five miles wide and eighteen miles long traveling northeast from northeastern Mexico. The swarm grows as it advances and appears in smaller cohorts across west Texas, raising fears of a widespread grasshopper pest across Texas, western Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
W J Parkhill collector of customs for Midland port and longtime treasurer of the Grand Orange lodge of British America died at his home after a several week illness. He was 76 and a leading Orangeman in Canada.
Toronto May 26. Negotiations between the Mayor and Sir William MacKenzie over buying the Toronto railway and the electric light plants are at a standstill. The Mayor does not expect to present a definite proposition to the council for six weeks.
Four gentlemen appeared before Magistrate Kealy charged with falling from a water wagon and being unable to walk a straight path. Each paid three dollars. An autoist accused of dangerous driving faced ten dollars in penalties.
Special to the News from Edmonton May 27 discusses alleged discrimination favoring Alberta shippers in rates by Indian Pacific Canadian Northern Pacific and Grand Trunk Pacific. The Edmonton Board acting via M T Fisher Jary seeks orders to set new freight rates on classes one to ten for goods from Port Regina. The Regina Rate Case of 1910–13 is cited as background with approvals and delays noted.
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