10 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
1
A partial clipping notes Laurier criticizing the government for not solving unemployment. The fragment mentions efforts to create work opportunities, but the text is garbled and uncertain about a clear date or source.
A rebel force of about 4000 under General Villaraja and Castro Bro approached Tampico from Laguna Pierite, with orders to avoid property damage and protect foreigners. American Rear Admiral Fletcher prepared to evacuate noncombatants, while German cruiser Bremen discussed marine evacuation. The threat prompted possible retreat to Ojinaga as fortifications go up.
Passengers luggage was searched in Belfast today after a proclamation banning arms. Customs authorities conducted the examination, not the police, with no incriminating items found. Officials doubt whether the search targeted arms or other contraband.
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railway faces a director meeting to decide whether to continue paying six percent stock dividends, reduce the rate, or halt payments. Wall Street expected a cut to four percent.
London says no request has been made to strengthen British naval forces in Mexican waters. It notes that two cruisers already there, the Berwick and Suffield, are regarded as sufficient for all purposes.
A report notes Elihu Root receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. It mentions he formerly led the permanent International Peace Bureau in Bertie Switzerland.
Toronto December 10 Dr John Carena a leading Toronto physician died today He was son of the late Principal Carena of Knox College stating a notable medical family in the city many colleagues mourn the loss and recall his contributions to local medicine
John Krafgenko the bank robber and murder suspect was taken this morning at a College Avenue St John’s house after a cordon of twenty policemen closed in. He surrendered quietly admitting the Plum Coulee Bank of Montreal robbery and Arnold murder and said $1500 would be found behind the fence.
A Port Arthur report notes the Labor party has named ten candidates for city council and three for the board of education.
City Solicitor W J O Neall tendered his resignation at a city council meeting to take effect on December 1. Mayor Spencer and Alderman Ansley praised his hard work during a year with over 100 by laws framed by him and noted his extensive role across city departments.
George Frank, a 65 year old German homesteader near Carlstadt, was found dead in his bed Monday morning by neighbor John Meir. Authorities hold his body, awaiting a postmortem, with funeral arrangements managed by AJ Drummond.
Fragmentary text references a medicine overdose with unclear context and numerous garbled phrases. No identifiable names, dates, places, or organizations are readable to anchor a fuller summary.
Bi G Fagan informs News he will not challenge Returning Officer Baker's decision. He won’t retire from ratepayer supervision and plans to run again next year. He urges free press access to meetings and transparent council work. He thanks supporters of his reform campaign.
The report states a youth from Cross Lake Ontario was killed by wolves near Vancouver land following an explosion of dynamite. The fragment notes a person named B H Newton and mentions Austrians in connection with the incident.
The city board has received an application for an oil lease and seeks funding to hire two more inspectors. The council is asked to approve a monthly stipend of 50 for rent related to housing for the inspectors.
A Redcliff town council session with Medicie Fat officials discussed gas rights and the town’s bid for local control. No decision was reached as officials prepare to seek government action on gas and telegraph lines near Redcliff. council adjourned to Monday’s regular meeting.
Edmonton reports a proposal to construct a Pilmonton to Alaska railway line. W A Griesbitch led the proposition with board approval and a committee to press the matter with the Dominion government, aiming to confer with the United States government.
Washington reports President Wilson is weighing government ownership of telegraph and telephone services after talks with Postmaster General Burleson. Burleson noted openness to information and said no administration bill is yet agreed, with findings to be reported in his annual review.
A city council approved a by law adopting a Strathcona plan for numbering avenues and streets. The committee was tasked to work on changes and present them to the council at the morning session.
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