19 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
1
A fragmented notice outlines provincial and Dominion efforts to promote trade and export of natural resources. It mentions Ottawa and the provincial government coordinating on a scheme to send materials and promotional piping to markets amid debates on resource management.
Ungrammatical notes suggest work on a double steel section near Balgonia and Brandon progresses with grading completed. Officials expect the line to be in operation early next year and to stretch 6 1/2 miles from the current site toward the east.
The Salvation Army plans Christmas kettles on street corners in Medicine Hat to raise funds for local charity. Captain Oakes provides details and local officers report strong requests for aid as volunteers brace for the busy season.
The city market saw record attendance as thousands visited to buy produce and wares for Christmas. Over 2000 people and 200 wagons filled the square and surrounding streets, with many items sold at the day’s posted prices and growing calls for a larger market in the near future. Prices listed include Butter 40c, Eggs 50c per dozen, Turkeys 20c, Geese 18c, Potatoes ab ce terms, and Oats 35c per bushel.
Superintendent Wilson from Lethbridge visited the city on inspection with the legal detachment. Reports indicate a new moral wave in evidence throughout the district with hogasea for several days. Officials fear a turbulent element saving up for a Christmas jamboree.
A cardinal's funeral gathers the Sacred College, diplomatic corps, royal and clergy from many nations. Mass is celebrated by Vicar of St Peter Mer Platro Jotro, then Cardinal Vincent amn Vaut ell offers absolution. The body lies in the Vatican Chapel and is later buried at St Cecilia Church. Rampolla's restoration prompted a lavish memorial effort.
Premier Asquith writes to the organizing committee stating cabinet deliberations favor British participation were thoroughly considered, but the cabinet cannot modify the decision announced to Parliament last January.
Mayor-elect Brown and Alderman Doty lead a new market basket club to promote regular city market shopping. Members must carry a large basket capable of holding a turkey as they plan joint purchases at the Montreal Street market on Tuesday at 10. The group aims to socialize and counter rising prices with organized buying.
London December 18. Detektive Byrne reports no such passenger aboard the Majestic upon arrival at Queenstown from Cherbourg. He says the rumor of Sumner’s murder and a raid on the steamship is not supported by evidence and the supposed culprit shares a common name with someone who is not the suspect.
Brightening household holiday needs prompt a recommendation for the O-Cedar Politi Mop. Friends who have used one praise its effectiveness and the item is listed at $1.50 in Hewitt and Black's store.
Oil discovery reported in West Vancouver with four thousand acres staked. A. Wieldon, formerly of Pennsylvania, credited for the find after two months of prospecting. Seepage suggests ground connected to fluid, samples sent for analysis. Oil resembles California fuel oil in quality.
London reports delegates from twelve nations and Canada were welcomed by King George at Buckingham Palace. The king stressed personal interest in sail or success of the conference. A woman of likely French nationality tried to enter under the delegates crowd but was seized by a policeman and removed after protests she would see Queen Mary.
An Ottawa suffrage meeting hosted by the Equal Suffrage Association concluded with a painful accident as candidates for civic honors and municipal offices attended. The audience included many ladies and gentlemen as Mrs Short and Professor Box vehi spoke. the event prompted discussion on local reforms and upcoming elections.
President Yuan Shi Kai pressed full approval of a petition calling for the definite termination of the Chinese parliament. The Round-Robin, signed by military and naval governors, says the parliament met April 8 but failed to garner a quorum and has enacted no laws in seven months.
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