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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Aug 14, 1920

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Russians Attack Plonsk Near Warsaw Turning Frontlines

Russian forces push toward Warsaw defenses and strike Plonsk twelve miles northwest of the capital. Reports from Warsaw and Berlin note Bolshevik advances into Hllovo and artillery movements near Radzymin with the east front 21 miles from Warsaw as observers seek to assess heavy gun reach.

Plonsk Warsaw Vistula Berlin Hllovo East Prussia Lokal Anzeiger Wyszkow Naluhzyn Radzymin Bug Bialystok Roa

Financial turmoil hits Southern Alberta Hay Growers' association

Stated financial crisis at the Southern Alberta Hay Growers' association includes Pincher Creek and Cowley district members. John Cameron, long-time leader and secretary of local groups, faces possible charges as an auditor from Union Bank uncovers near 450 000 dollars in deficits and missing audits. Directors and bank officials confirm ongoing investigations with no official action yet.

Pincher Creek Southern Alberta Hay Growers’ Association Pineher Creek Cowley John Cameron CLR Union Bank Cameron PLA Sams Directora Pany Hay Srowers Association Pincher Creel

Dominion Not Lost Wheat Order Says Sir George Foster

Ottawa reports Sir George Foster, Canada’s trade minister, states a $25 million wheat order loss is a misrepresentation. Greece still seeks Canadian wheat, but purchases will move via normal trade channels after wheat board functions end for the 1920 crop.

Ottawa Dominion of Canada George Foster George Canada Canadian Wheat Board Greece Sir George Dominion Wheat Board

Entries Close Monday at Medicine Rat Hoerlicultural Society Exhibition

The annual exhibition of the Medicine Rat Hoerlicultural Society will take place next week on Plure day and Friday in the F.0.00PF.pbuilding. Entries close Monday evening with Secretary Currie’s office over Cook's jewelry store open until 9 o'clock for reception.

The Medicine Rat Hoerlicultural Society Currie Cook En. Irfes

Winners of Law Garden and Window Box Competitions

Results of the Slor Gicultural Society lawn and garden contests announce that the Hat remains a premier city for fine wards and lawns. Open class winners include John Wibberly for Best grounds under 10 feet frontage and Teddy Brooks for Best cultivated vegetable garden. Residential window box honors go to Ogilvie Milling Co and others.

Slor Gicultural Society John Wibberly Teddy Brooks Ogilvie Milling Co Lake of the Woods Milling Co George Westwood W. Novish J. Cuirrie G. CO. Minune

Train hits washout near Coaticook injuring four in Sherbrook

The Grand Trunk morning train from Portland ran into a washout near Coaticook, Quebec, this morning. Four persons are seriously injured as ambulances and doctors from Sherbrooke rush to the scene.

Sherbrook Que Grand Trunk Portland Coaticook

Library’s Final Week in Present Quarters

Next week marks the last period the library will operate in its current quarters. In the latter part of the week any member may borrow two books on a single card, but those volumes must be returned to the library’s new location, the 1.0.0.1 building.

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Montreal man nearly a century old dies at 101

Aged 101 years and 8 months Alexis Daoust of St Polycarpe died near his daughter Mrs Lachapell's home in St Henry. He retained full faculties to the end and was noted for his remarkable memory.

Montreal Alexis Daoust St. Polycarpe J. I. Lachapell St. Henry

Albatross Burns to Water's Edge at Beesly Point

Captain Donald Williams and crew of the steamer Albatross narrowly escaped as their vessel burned to the waterline and sank at its moorings at Beesly's Point below Gagetown on Thursday night.

St. John, N. B Donald Williams Beesly’s Point Gagetown

United Farmers seek tariff changes at Winnipeg hearing

Representatives from the United Farmers of Manitoba will ask the tariff commission in Winnipeg on September 15 to remove duties on fur and implement imports and to eliminate duties on British goods over five years. W R Wood and M J Dyzen cited production needs and supported the requests, with observers from the Canadian Manufacturers' Association watching.

Winnipeg Canada United Farmers Manitoba Tariff Commission W. R. Wood M. J. Dyzen Mrairte Canadian Manufacturers’ Association Tie

Salary Not Only Reason Teachers Leave Profession

Saskatchewan figures show exodus from teaching driven by more than salary. W J MacNeely of the Teachers' Exchange cites poor housing, trustee and ratepayer apathy, short contracts and weak living conditions as factors. 1919 placements rose 279.9 percent to 709. by mid June 824 teachers had been placed.

Repina W. J. MacNeely Teachers’ Exchange of Saskatchewan Mr. McNeely Nny McNeely

Wrangel Defeats Third Soviet Army in Southern Russia

General Wrangel’s forces claim a victory over the Third Bolshevik Army in Southern Russia. Despatches report 4000 prisoners, four armored trains, 300 machine guns, and 39 cannon captured. Wrangel’s fleet bombarded Olshakov near the Dalep estuary to clear a river passage for light boats.

Constantinople Aue Baron Wrangel Russia Tove Wrangel

Egremont Deported to Canada Amid Bond Plot Shade

Arthur Egremont former member of the Canadian parliament was secretly deported to Canada last night amid rumors connected to New York's five million dollar bond plot. The move was confirmed this morning as authorities cited it amid ongoing investigations and public interest.

M.P New York Arthur Egremont House of Parliament Canada Leetlig Stand

Writs Planned for Federal By-Elections Next Week

Ottawa reports writs for federal by elections at Main and Yale British Columbia will be issued early next week. The West Peterboro seat may wait until autumn for a writ after J R Burnham's resignation. Analysts expect a tight race in Elgin where the government candidate faces a farmer opponent and Yale could swing on Hlona Martin Burrell’s retirement.

Ottawa Main Yale B.C West Peterboro J. R. Burnham Hlona Martin Burrell i

Monarchs and Swift Current to Start at Six This Evening

This evening's baseball game between the Monarchs and Swift Current starts promptly at 6 o'clock. Both teams have delivered strong performances this season and fans expect a competitive clash as Swift Current meets the Regal crew.

Monarchs Swift Current Cassies Regal Crew

Rumors deny Areloff capture. bandit still at large

Lethbridge reports no truth to rumors that Areloff was captured in a box car at Gateway. The Railway police found the supposed third bandit was a hobo. False sightings at Natal and Gateway persist as Fernie’s chase targets Bassett’s companion.

Areloff Gateway Fernie Lethbridge Natal Bassett

Railway Board grants US rail rate increase across line

The Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners in Ottawa grants the American Railway Association permission to raise through rates for Canada cross-border traffic. The increase matches the Interstate Commerce Commission decision but excludes coal and private freight, awaiting the general freight rate case ruling.

Dominion Railway Board Ottawa Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners American Railway Association Canada

Liberal Leader Speaks Today at Hanlon's Point

Ontario tour culminates as Mackenzie King plans a public address this afternoon at Hanlon's Point on Toronto Island in a baseball stadium. He has spoken in western and central Ontario all week, with the Toronto Viberell organization noted in attendance.

Hanlon MacKenzie King Ontario Toronto Uanion's

Cork mayor among Sinn Fein court arrests in city hall

Cork Aug 12 soldiers arrested the mayor and ten associates during a Sinn Fein court session at the city hall. They were taken to the military barracks as three Sinn Fein courts operated. Lord Mayor MacSiviney escaped briefly but was captured outside. Troops also raided Limerick houses with two injuries reported.

Cork Sinn Fein Macsiviney Limerick

Big effort to free seven labor leaders

Winnipeg reports a final push to secure release of seven men convicted in connection with the May general strike. The Manitoba delegation led by W.T. Dixon travels to Ottawa with Ontario colleagues and anticipated Nova Scotia members to confer with the solicitor general and cabinet on Tuesday. Peter Heenan, MLA for Kenora, will join at Kenora.

Winnipeg Stodiy Coen Manitoba WT. Dixon Dominion Labor Ottawa Ontario Nova Scotia Dominion Cabinet Kenora Peter Heenan

Congress Statement Creates Rift in Halifax Trades Council

In Halifax Atle on April 14 the district trades and labor council voted not to send a delegate to the Congress and withdrew endorsement of the Canadian Labor Press Ottawa publication citing that it fails to serve the working class.

Halifax Atle Consinion Trades and Labor Congress Onc Amachine Trades and Labor Counell Canadian Labor Press Ottawa

Exam Results for Grade Ten Students

The list shows students who passed the Grade X departmental examination. About fifty more have Grade X standing under Amendments to the 1920 regulations, upon the principal's recommendation. Named are Elizabeth Davis Florence May Foster Ralph Weyman Gallup and specific subject standings for George Leslie Evans and Mary Anna Isabel Morrow.

Elizabeth Davis Florence May Foster Ralph Weyman Gallup George Leslie Evans Mary Anna Isabel Morrow

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