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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
1
Berlin reports the allied reply to Germany's note on the peace treaty protocol. The first paragraph notes satisfaction that treaty provisions apply from the treaty's entry into force regardless of US ratification. Allies also accept Germany's admission that nonparticipation by the United States cannot be used to challenge any treaty stipulation.
New York Dec 26 Successful tests of a synthetic motor fuel claimed to be more economical than gasoline and easier on engines were announced by Otto Praeger. The test fuel, blended from alcohol, gasoline, benzol, ether and toluol, showed a 3.9 gallon per hour saving and less carbon deposits after 125 flight hours compared with a high test aviation gasoline engine.
Ottawa reports preparations underway for the opening of parliament about the middle of February. Members express a wish to start early and to prorogue no later than May, a sentiment echoed in a government round robin.
Talbot G Wilcox former Royal Air Force captain nearly plunged over Niagara Falls during a flying exhibition when a new engine failed. His aircraft lodged safely on Goat Island after drifting downstream with the rotor unable to start. Major I Parker of the American Flying club disclosed the incident. Sir Ward Carson appeals for patience to Ulster Unionists urging reason and brotherhood as 1920 offers chance for peace at home and abroad.
Kitchener bakers report a complete work stoppage with all men reportedly on strike. The action centers on wage and working conditions as union leadership mobilizes bakery employees. Local sentiment remains firm as negotiations continue.
Avalanches at Davos yesterday caused terror among residents and killed five people at the Pension Germania. A large slide struck a sanitarium killing a Russian woman and her nurse and injuring several others. Another avalanche hit the Hotel Excelsior killing two employees and causing extensive damage.
In Montreal on December 26 an unidentified man was found dead at Cathedral Street and Chaboillez Square after being seen with two men minutes earlier. His pockets were inside out and his shirt collar torn. The body lies in the morgue. authorities investigate possible foul play.
A Ford truck collided with a Calgary streetcar at Sixteenth Avenue and First Street N W at 10 o clock Wednesday evening. Sherman Jackson died in hospital. Gwen doline Bessette and Melville Morrison were severely injured. Ivy Lessette had a broken leg and bruises. Motorman A G Adie was cut in the hands and arms. An inquest will be held tonight at the Armstrong funeral home.
Mount Azo in Kyushu has been unusually active for weeks with rumblings, ash showers, and smaller eruptions. A larger recent eruption sent ash over the surrounding countryside, affecting the area as scientists monitor the volcano.
New York City plans include erecting skyscraper type piers in Janmaela Bay. Docks would be 2,000 Test long and at least five storeys high. Estimated cost is between 3,000,000 and 1,000,000 each.
London Dec 1 The Associated Press reports Imperial wireless communication is being prepared under the secretary of the colonies. The plan aims to link all Britain overseas possessions for commercial and strategic purposes.
Washington December 26 The president directs that former German passenger ships of the Inspérator group now in New York harbor be delivered to Great Britain, per the Shipping Board announcement.
Seattle report details Wilson Potter aged four, son of Mr and Mrs Wilson Potter, who died in hospital after a family shooting on Christmas Day. The father killed the other two Potter children before taking his own life.
Government relief hay carload shipped to Winnifred and Seven Persons by road inspector James Robinson. He plans visits to Orion on December St Etzikom on New Year’s Day and Neniscum on January 2 to continue relief work.
Ottawa December 26 Sir Robert Borden will remain in Ottawa after the holidays and plans a prolonged rest early in January. Sir George Foster will likely act as premier during his absence.
About 150 people from the United States could not return home after an ice blockade paused river travel in the St. Clair. The Grand Trunk tunnel was the only exit and most awaited the morning train to cross back.
John D Rockerfeller provides 100 million dollars split evenly between the General Education Board to raise college professor salaries and the Rockefeller Foundation to expand medical education public health and research. About 5 million designated for Canadian medical schools with funds contingent on matching gifts. The total of Rockerfeller gifts now nears 450 million dollars.
In Montress at 2 De Montigny Street West Patrick Leahy was killed in a fight early yesterday. Victor Dupuis and his wife were arrested. Dupuis faces murder charges while the wife is held as a witness for the coroner’s inquest.
In police court this morning J. F. Harrow and Harry Quesnell of this county were fined 10 dollars and costs each for being intoxicated.
Toronto December 26 Carindingt National Railway reports weekly gross earnings for the week ending December 21 at 2,002,817 dollars, down 8,084 from the prior year. January 1 to date total is 88,690,010 dollars, up 270,880 from the same period last year.
Dr W G Vermilye a New York naval surgeon and former Bucknell Spanish professor Miss Ruth Kee sey of Monson planned a December wedding but Vermilye did not arrive. Families fear foul play as Vermilye reportedly left a New York hotel en route to the ceremony and has not been heard from. Local officials note he had been involved in federal service rounding up Radicals after his Navy discharge.
A Rome dispatch reports the Italian government approved an agreement with Gabriele dAnnunzio over Fiume. The plan keeps the armistice line under Italian possession, reaffirms Fiume's right to determine its fate, and preserves Fiume and surrounding territory under Italian sovereignty with a transition period and financial support.
Toronto obituary notices report Major McKevor from Listowel Ontario who earned a D S C and tallied 45 German foes in the war. He died at Toronto General Hospital at age 21 following automobile crash injuries and complications from leg injuries after a prior operation.
Paris dispatch says the next president will be elected by January 17 with Premier Clemenceau’s ally seen as the likely candidate. The Parisian chatter, based on government statements, suggests resignation and a smooth path to victory, though opposition remains skeptical.
Dublin court Justice Powell delivers judgment upholding authorities actions to suppress Froyman's Journal. The ruling states suppression was justified due to both law and fact supporting the measure.
Hartford Cann December 26 Eight men died after drinking a liquor mixture they believed to be whiskey Four men are under arrest for the deaths a fifth is charged with murder a sixth with intent to transport liquor illegally Twelve barrels of mixture were seized from a new firm for 12000 pending analysis Police believe the liquid contains wood alcohol.
Canadian Pacific passenger train jumped rails entering Fredericton Junction yards and ploughed into another train. One man was badly injured as officials gathered details from the scene.
London reports that Seuven of the largest trade unions in Great Britain launches a new movement aimed at preventing unauthorized strikes. The effort, declared December 18, is sponsored by the National Union of General Workers and claims huge membership.
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