26 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
1
The fragment describes gas usage and waste in a brewing or manufacturing context. It mentions a factory with 20 to 30 workers, 840 street lamps, and a daily consumption of at least 460 cubic feet per lamp, totaling nearly 50 million cubic feet yearly. It estimates ten hours of rumination splitting the day and notes lamp hours within the period.
Observers note that sympathizers and diverse citizens disrupted the strike by running street cars, guiding carts, and performing other menial tasks to undermine the strikers. The actions depict a divided public response during the labor dispute.
Alberto Aguellro once served in the Spanish cabinet and as Madrid governor during the Spanish American War. He died today. during the conflict he helped prevent outbreaks of disorders on several occasions.
A riot at the Los Angeles plaza on December 26 left Rafael Adamse a Mexican man dead and five policemen injured. Police faced stones and clubs as the clash escalated, ending with multiple injuries reported.
A powerful hurricane wrecked fishing boats off the coast, causing multiple fatalities and leaving crews missing. Rescue teams scoured the waters as authorities warned of further storms and emphasized the need for safety trestakes.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a fifteen thousand dollar cheque on church collection plates. The text includes garbled names and phrases suggesting a collection or donation record. The exact church or date is unclear from the fragment.
Telephone services rose from 960 to over 1250 in the last year per a local telephone office statement. About 82 percent growth, with 59 total staff including operators, linemen, and inspectors. An automatic phone system is planned to ease workload and serve users better. ST JOHN WIDOW DROPPED DEAD. A Christmas Eve death of Mrs. William Terris in St John NB follows a gift from her New York daughter.
The board of directors of the general hospital gratefully acknowledges the receipt of a collection totaling 19.66 dollars taken at the union service held yesterday at Pieth Ave Methodist Church. Diplomatic representations between Bulgaria and Servia have been summarized.
The Emperor opened the Japanese Diet in person announcing the alliance with Britain and the cordial relations with China. He stressed friendly relations among the powers and Japan's strength in the throne speech.
Magistrate Kealy ruled that the early closing bylaw for barber shops is legal and must be observed. J Matheson, charged with violating the ordinance, faced a one dollar fine and a potential appeal of the decision remains unclear.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an aircraft with sleeping cabins and engines from Saint Petersburg. The text mentions a machine and passenger weight figures but lacks a coherent narrative or clear event details.
In Rome on December 26 the apartments of the late Cardinal Rampolla were sealed at the request of Mer Di Bisogno administrator of St. Peters. Cardinal Merry del Val urged the step to protect documents of church interest amid reports about Rampolla's will. The sealed box allegedly containing the will has not been found and no one has claimed harm from its loss. Authorities cite Italian law for any possible action.
Cumberland Maryland December 20 A train of 66 loaded cars broke away from the engine after reaching the top of seventeen mile grade thirty miles west of hare on the Baltimore Ohio railway. It tore down the hill and before derailing twenty one cars wrecked the line. Brakeman Hi 4H Kirkpatrick of Keynar West Virginia was thrown off and killed.
In Harrison Ontario on the road two miles from town a runaway team struck the automobile of W. Chambers MPP last night. Mrs. George Chambers suffered injuries and the machine was wrecked in the collision.
New York life reports newspaper man and magazine writer Wm. Aulick died in Flushing Long Island after paralysis struck last May. He was a prominent figure in theatrical circles and represented a major producing company.
Toronto reports the sudden death of Dr Heath Sweetapple, longtime Ontario Veterinary College figure and former secretary treasurer. A graduate in 1868, he dedicated decades to the college, hailing from a Canada born background. He leaves a widow and three daughters.
Elmer Tolman, son of Daniel Tolman, urges Governor Glynn for a pardon for his father who serves a six month sentence. Counsel Benjamin Spellman says Tolman will surrender $500,000 of notes without reserve and close many businesses by strict dates to prove good faith. The action aims to end extensive financial exposure affecting about 25,000 people through the venture.
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