14 May 1915
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Newspaper
Radville News
Location
Radville, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
1
Porrester and Wright won league games as Clems starred with two home runs in a 9 6 seven inning victory. Wright then routed Koch 12 5 in a high scoring clash with Wallin dominating on the mound and Koch’s pitchers struggling early.
The Roblin government quits amid a royal inquiry into alleged fraud and graft tied to provincial parliament building projects. Observers urge continued investigation, punishment of offenders, and restitution to prevent rewarding public dishonesty.
Mr. McKinny of Assiniboia and his wife with their daughter visited Radville during the week. A shower Thursday night eased dry weather anxiety and renewed hope for moisture and future abundance.
Daylight observance of Arbor Day closes business places. Notable arrivals include Dr Stinchcombe V.S. Weyburn and Dr Wanchope V.S. Ceylon visiting Radville. Local activity covers homestead inspections, new building plans, and staffing changes in Radville and Tribune.
Lieut Simpson announces Weyburn 6th Battalion vacancies for forty recruits. Men urged to enrol for front service at military headquarters exhibition grounds as troops prepare to move to the Sewell training camp.
The Saskatchewan Legislature opened with the Throne Speech by Lieutenant Governor Brown as wartime tension heights the session. Government plans to cancel all liquor licenses in bars and clubs by July 1 meet support from temperance groups, while opposition including Liberals and liquor trades press objections.
M. J. Campbell, the photographer operating in town for the past week, announces he will close his business on Saturday May 22. Those seeking work should schedule a sitting early in the week to ensure delivery before that date.
Reported torpedo strike on the Lusitania sent the liner to a rapid sinking with about 1500 lives lost and roughly 100 fatalities from wounds and exposure after rescue. Mrs. Chas. Padley, once of Radville, is listed among survivors amid German celebrations of the event.
The young daughter of Mr and Mrs O E Kittle of Weyburn was fatally injured when struck by Clarence Bergen’s car. Police say the incident was purely accidental and no blame is attached. The Weyburn city council passed a by law requiring vehicles to keep to the right and to turn corners square. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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