27 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 27, 1921
Page
1
Toronto and Ottawa dispatches detail T A Crerar meeting Progressive leaders in Ontario and possible entente with Mackenzie King era politics. Meighen eyes opposition leadership as cabinet plans and Meighen seat issues loom ahead.
New Brunswick New Jersey December 26. Anger and threats rise as police seek George Gartie a 48 year old carpenter in connection with the strangling death of five year old Teseie Kucharski whose body was found packed in a suitcase at the Hotel Albany. The proprietor discovered the suitcase in a towel closet and said the man had registered the child claiming she was his granddaughter.
Citizens are reminded this is the last week to pay this year's taxes without a 10 percent penalty. The city treasurer's office will stay open until 9 PM Friday and 4 PM Saturday for tax collection.
New York dispatch reports a German scientist may have created synthetic gold while skeptics question the breakthrough. Dr. Horace Q. Byers of Cooper Union warns a longer moratorium could be needed for reparations. Yale’s Irving Fisher notes Germany could use false gold to evade payments if true.
Paris December 27 The United States is likely to be invited to send official representatives to an International Finance conference planned by the Allied Supreme Council for Cannes early next year. Premier Briand and Mr Lloyd George reportedly agree on holding the conference to tackle European financial muddle and world economic problems.
John Sillick, bundled in underwear, ran to police to stop his father from harming the Christmas celebration. He claimed his father tore ornaments, destroyed the tree, and advanced toward the infant in the crib with a butcher knife. Mrs. Sillick struck the husband, police arrested him, and the report ends with a note on Henry Bird’s death at ninety one in Vancouver.
Three gunmen robbed Isaac Menovitch's jewelry store last night in a thrilling chase. Ben Rubinoff, 20, was captured in a lane by two men who handed him to a constable. the other two escaped. Watches and jewelry were stolen from the safe.
A plea urges citizens to hire the unemployed rather than rely on charity. It argues work builds self respect and offers a path to tomorrow, noting many seek jobs through the Government Employment Bureau and asking residents to call Mr. Wright at 2222 to create opportunities.
In Belfast’s Marrowbone area this morning a constabulary patrol clashed with several men. A gunfight left a policeman wounded and a sniper killed before armored cars restored order.
On Christmas morning the Medicine Hat General Hospital Board honored Miss Victoria I Winslow and Miss Ford with appreciative addresses as they resigned from the staff. The notes praised Winslow for enhancing the Training School for Nurses over several years and improving the school’s prestige locally and provincially.
Ottawa reports Canada’s employment index fell to 88.8 for the two weeks ending November 19 from 90.2, with a sharp drop in the prairie provinces and Ontario due to reduced railroad construction and maintenance.
Washington reports a Christmas halt in naval arms talks over submarine tonnage. France and Japan may hold out while the United States proposes 60 000 ton limits for major powers and Italy signals flexibility. France seeks 90 000 tons with talks shifting toward a France Italy 21 000 ton sub fleet compromise.
Tonight at 8 38 the rink hosts a tough game between Taber and a starry Hatlenze rest team led by Aston the new hometown goalkeeper Barney Nason centers the action with a potential lineup including Preedy W Knight S Kaksht L Moorehouse Bates Scott Moore McNikkle Highton Ynuill and Wilson. Tomorrow at 8 noon a Varsity homecoming pickup contest follows no admission. Bureau seeks Thomas S Douglas pensioner by certificate 1101661 at St Thomas.
In New York on December 24 a large gathering formed the Workers' Republic of America aiming to unite various radical groups. Delegates spoke of eliminating past differences and pledged disciplined membership to build a red party, with songs such as the Internationale echoing through the meeting.
A 3:30 am blaze in Irvine destroyed G Heine's grocery and several neighboring shops including F W Weiss Son general store Quiner's shoe store and Houser's butcher. Estimated loss reaches 12000 with about 8000 insured. Firefighters contained the flames within thick brick walls. Officials suspect an overheated stove caused the fire.
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