04 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
1
A damaged text fragment describes a dessert mixture with berries and cherries, flour and eggs, boiling sugar, and a late reference to a person aged eighteen. The legible parts suggest a recipe or kitchen note with improvised steps and measurements.
An order from the Canadian grain buyers, through the Moose Jaw secretary treasurer, requests the Royal Grain Inquiry Commission to investigate alleged mismanagement by elevator companies. It cites forced “protection” actions against shortages at Fort William and seeks witnesses and a hearing.
In a fatal accident at Elkwater Lake, Doris Hawthorne aged 14 and Ward Finch aged 17 drowned between three and four pm. Agnes Young survived after a near death experience. Rescuers including Mrs. Richard and Glen Finch aided others, with bodies recovered by dusk and an inquest deemed necessary.
Naples and Italy mourn the death of Enrico Caruso the famed tenor who died here early yesterday The city held a solemn requiem mass at the Church of Madonna Della Gracia and many stood along the streets as the funeral cortege moved The choir included renowned opera stars and performers from major stages
Washington reports a $1,000,000 subscription to the treasury combined offering of 300,000,000 in certificates of indebtedness. The issue includes 5 1/4 percent certificates maturing March 15, 1923 and 5 1/2 percent certificates due August 1, 1933, both series dated August.
Washington August 2 The senate reached a 10 minute speech limit on the agricultural credits bill as a substitute for Norris measure and granted it exclusive right of way. A vote is expected late this week as an agreement delay followed union action on the Willis Campbell anti beer bill and other measures.
Edwin Fairfax Naulty announces a September trans polar flight from Point Barrow Alaska to Spitsbergen and the North Cape Norway. The expedition aims to study ocean air and ice currents and test a feasible commerce route with a Seattle start and staged stops at Ketchikan Anchorage Nome. The Arctic leg will use one four man plane including Naulty and three former servicemen.
Photographs show Thorpe-Soker manor where Lord Byng resides with Lady Byng. Images include a water garden completed in 1920 21 and a north view of the hall. A letter from Lady Byng says Ottawa Government House garden plans suffer from drought and heat.
Yakima, Aug. 3. National Grange Master J. Lowell’s letter to deposed state master William Bouck was made public. Lowell declares Bouck’s pledge and statements untrue and suspends Bouck from the office, ordering turnover of all Grange property to the successor per installation agreement.
Unclear OCR text reports that women achieve success as service workers across America France and other European countries, indicating broader participation in domestic and hospitality roles.
London Aug 3 Canadian Press report says the imperial premiers conference continues with the drafting of the official report nearly finished. A Friday close is anticipated and a compromise on rights of Indians domiciled in other Dominions is being sought as discussion proceeds.
Ottawa announces under the 1921 Board of Railway Commissioners order that from August 1 to 14 the rate of exchange for foreign freight shipments between Canada and the United States will be twelve and a quarter percent. The international freight surcharge will be seven percent and the international passenger surcharge will be based on the 12 percent exchange.
Vancouver and Winnipeg report clear skies with warm highs near 73 and 49 respectively. Calgary Edmonton and Alberta's regions show cloudy conditions with showers and cooler trends in the forecast.
Dublin August 3 authorities say Sinn Fein delays respond to the peace proposal while seeking Ulster adhesion to any plan before resuming negotiations with Mr. Lloyd George on united Ireland.
Seven former White Sox players and two alleged gamblers were found not guilty on the first ballot, including Buck Weaver and Joe Jackson, with 500 spectators cheering as the verdict was read. Commissioner Landis issued a statement saying no player who conspired to throw games will be allowed to play professional baseball again.
The article recalls Cy Young and Pop Time in a long reflection on Cy Young's 23rd season, tracing his early days with Canton and Cleveland, St. Louis, the Boston Red Sox, and the Braves. It notes his movement between leagues, the 1901 jump to the Boston Americans, and years of ball with the Cleveland Americans before moving on, with focus on Cy as a patient, implacable figure in a career spanning decades.
London reports the house of commons completed the third reading of the licensing bill regulating intoxicating liquors in England and Scotland. A clause exempts drinks under 2 percent proof from intoxicating status if no excise license is needed, with the attorney general supporting light beer production. An eight hour sale limit outside London was adopted amid opposition.
Great Britain won the third race in the six metre international series at Cowes on August 3. The British yachts totaled 21 points while the United States scored 15.
Winnipeg reports the western crop season may be as good as forecast with overall favorable weather. Rain eased drought in the south while central and northern Manitoba crops thrive. Saskatchewan rains helped though some officials doubt larger provincial yields. Alberta sees rain revive burned grain, western wheat cutting to begin in most districts within a week or ten days.
August 8 arrival of John McPassand president of the International Typographical Union to preside over the agnw convention in Québec. The meeting opens August 6 and runs to August 13 with over 100 delegates and an anticipated 8000 visitors and delegates registered by Saturday night.
In Toronto on August 8 Roy Hi and William McFadden were hanged this morning for the murder of Lag Sabine a local druggist.
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