06 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
1
Western Guardian highlights a hockey skate at Kensington rink Saturday night promising the best yet. Also notes Abbies versus Crystals in Summerside on Friday and reports on successful and less attended agricultural short courses at Elmsdale and O'Leary, plus January standings from Little River school.
New York reports sixty eight fire alarms from last night to tonight as desperate cold causes overheating stoves and thawing pipes. Over 300 families left homeless with rescues by firemen and police but no casualties. Extreme cold grips New England and New York with record subzero temperatures and several fatal incidents across multiple states.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast remedy for colds and catarrh. It promises immediate relief as air passages open, nasal passages decongest, and breathing improves after applying a little to the nostrils. The copy urges purchase from a druggist and highlights soothing antiseptic healing effects.
Father Alfianic, director of the Ximenian observatory in Florence, dismissed rumors of interplanetary radio messages as scandalous. He explained that observed signals at wireless stations in London and New York are caused by atmospheric discharges that interfere with radio communication. He suggested Marconi sue for libel against the interviewer who quoted him.
The War Department completed the purchase of 17,000 caskets costing 1,104,508 to ship American soldiers' remains from Europe. Manufacturers were instructed to expedite delivery as part of the policy to return the dead to next of kin for interment in the United States.
The Hague Feb 5 The Dutch press prints the text of a new Holland Belgium treaty not yet ratified It provides joint control of Scheldt navigation leaves ship movements to League of Nations future decisions From Antwerp to Holland the Scheldt mouth will be open water Two new canals will give Belgium equal sea outlet One from Antwerp to the North Sea and another from the Rhine via the Meuse to Scheldt to Antwerp Construction within seven years Each country pays its share of costs Customs quarantine and pilotage rules to be harmonized Joint commissions will oversee canal construction maintenance and conditions
A White Paper report on Amritsar and Lahore disturbances cites speculation rising commodity prices income tax dissatisfaction and Islamic sedition appeals as main triggers in Amritsar. It notes economic hardship cost of living and rents fueling Lahore unrest with trading class support tied to broader Punjab factors.
Halimax Nova Scotia reports Lieut Col Hallridge credits a fifty fifty mix of prune juice and alcohol for enabling the Relief to haul the Powhattan transport into Halifax. The ship’s doctor provided the two gallons, and the crew applied the line ashore to bring the vessel alongside.
London papers publish American despatches and Viscount Grey and Secretary Glass letters. They note a bitter US campaign against Britain and urge fair US viewpoint. Some papers favor US entry with reservations. others warn of risk to Britain and demand reciprocal reservations from all nations.
General Sir F. Sykes, controller of civil aviation, spoke on the England to Canada route and predicted major growth for flying boat travel across Canada. Potential stops include Montreal Toronto Port Arthur Winnipeg Saskatoon Edmonton with Vancouver as the final goal. Von Hindenburg announces memoirs publication in three editions with one autographed copy already sold.
The London Life Insurance Company of Canada seeks a few men to solicit business in P E I. It cites high profits and leading performance last year. Apply to G. J. McCormac Agency Director in Charlottetown.
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