05 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1924
Page
1
Paris reports frosty weather that slowed the Seine's rise and may bring four to five inches more height before a retreat. Suburban towns face looming calamity with thousands displaced as floodwaters threaten cellars and facilities.
Luxor reports that the Branite sarcophagus of King Tutankhamun will be viewed only within restricted shrines for now and perhaps some time. Archaeologists expect the exhibit to be opened to official observers within the next week or month, confirming the artifact’s artistic significance.
Eighty four tons of treasure and relics from King Tutankhamen's tomb are loaded on the United States Shipping Board steamer Crysfield. The cargo, loaded in Halifax, is bound for the National Museum in Washington D C via Port Said and Calcutta to Philadelphia. No details of the contents were provided.
The report notes a passing cold wave moving eastward while southerly winds bring higher temperatures to western provinces. City readings include Vancouver clear 35/25, Edmonton cloudy 16/16, Calgary cloudy 26/1, Saskatoon clear -15, with generally fair conditions extending Sunday as milder air arrives.
Raoul Van a 23 year old in Yonker New York allegedly crafted a poison love philter to win back his wife with elopement history. A box of chocolate cream desserts at a boarding house contained green powder later identified as Paris Glen. He admitted intending to make his wife ill to force recognition of dependence.
The United States customs described seizure of jewelry worth 875 pounds from Simon W. Straus upon return from Europe. Straus paid 800 pounds for the jewels in Paris and sent a 150,000 dollar fine to the Government. Charges for not declaring jewelry reportedly will not be pressed. A tip provider may receive 25 percent of the paid fine.
Rebels led by Manuel Dieguez have appeared near Leon Guanajuato with aims to tax the city and disrupt railway and telegraphic links to the north. A battle is feared and expected to be heavy as Leon sits on the Mexican Central railroad about 30 miles from Guanajuato city and roughly 180 miles northwest of Mexico City.
Ottawa. The cabinet met to consider the program to be presented to parliament likely toward late February with opening after mid month. Ernest Lapointe, minister of marine, named acting minister of justice. he is not seeking the permanent post.
Ald Browne chairing the police and health committee hosted a dinner at the Assiniboia Hotel for department staff and citizens. Rost joked on department work, Mayor Huckvale spoke, and Dr Mebh Leed and Police Chief Taylor gave speeches. The event featured a large spread and decorations.
Paris reports a sharp rise in flour costs with prices jumping to 1 franc 27 centimes per kilo and a quintal price near 824 francs. Authorities link the surge to franc depreciation and last year’s wheat crop shortfall after government estimates over projected supply.
Reports from London dated January 4 indicate compensation paid to emers for cattle destroyed in the stampede against foot and mouth outbreaks has surpassed 2 040 000. Authorities warn of over 2 000 new outbreaks and continuing epidemic controls. Winnipeg notes wheat inspections totaling 444 cars with 402 contract grade.
Edward H Dolge, a wealthy real estate broker from Mount Verona New York, lies in Nalge Hospital after being pistol whipped on a midnight attack by unknown assailants on a rail station stairway. Dolge tells police he cannot identify the attackers as they remain unnamed.
A nineteenth century notice notes that twenty nine million pounds of bad but were found out Prince Rupert during the year with the December figure unclear. The total greatly exceeds four hundred twenty two dollars in local currency.
Mr. A K McMaster M P of Brome outlined Canada’s issues and suggested solutions including tariff reduction, farmer credit extensions, and trimmed expenditures. He urged railway cooperation and noted immigration reform ideas. The crowd praised his address and the newspaper received thanks for coverage.
London reports a corporal punished for missing a parade amid unclear military discipline. A separate incident in Quebec describes a 10-year-old boy killed by a gunshot from an older brother’s revolver, shocking the community.
A Lone Butte farmer, after losing his temper over a hidden violin key, whipped his son to death and severely injured his daughter. He was charged with murder, held for inquest, and a posse pursued him after the incident near Hanna, Alberta. The family had lived in the district about ten years, and the farmer was described as a hard-working, quiet man prior to the event.
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