10 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
1
The Times correspondent in Petrograd reports dire conditions on Russian Christmas with widespread crime and no police, severe food shortages, deadened by blizzards and supply cuts. He warns only Allied or German intervention can avert catastrophe as Russians seek relief or foreign aid.
Winnipeg reports McGregor, Western food controller, says bacon likely to be prohibited in Canada soon as production and conservation improve. He notes cattle shipping to the United States. Alberta cattle go overseas, calves killed mainly dairy males, and steps aim to stabilize prices without raising consumer costs.
A newspaper notice reports a correction after a Cons advertisement yesterday misprinted a 24 percent savings as 4 percent on room furniture and carpets. The error affected pricing display and prompted rectification.
The report notes the loss of an Italian front commander during operations. Details are limited, but the casualty is confirmed amid ongoing battles and troop movements across the theater. The event highlights continued danger faced by commanding officers in the campaign.
W Maizlin, sought by Winnipeg police for obtaining money by false pretenses, appeared before the local magistrate and was handed to Winnipeg authorities. Sergt Gover led vigilant watch on suspicious visitors and identified the wanted man.
Financial circles report ongoing talks between a British commission and the Argentine government over a controversial commercial credit. The plan, tied to potential assistance and loan terms, remains subject to Argentina's congress approval and possible ravification, with possible American bankers linked to the proposal.
At the Bellevue hotel in New York the Canadian Northern railway commission chairman Frank Cochrane is undergoing treatment by a noted specialist. Reports tonight say Mrs Cochran’s health is much improved and her condition is better.
Von Hindenburg orders destruction of 130 villages to shield German lines from the rear during a possible retreat. Only about one third of deported Belgians have been permitted to return to their homes.
Paris reports a heavy snowstorm disrupts German and Allied movements behind the western front near Saint Quentin. Snow depth increases, roads turn worse, and artillery actions continue though at reduced pace as forces dig in for renewed spring offensives. The British aviation section notes twelve shells dropped on targets, three tons of bombs released, and several aircraft brought down in combat.
The two voters named to the Land and Sailing Committees were appointed as Mesers. Worthy and Worthynkade to the Dathtineg sessment Committees. Messrs. T. Ko Soueh and NooAL Dean named for the Land Assesspient Committee. A meeting of the Dadldins Assessment Committee was held in the Minor's office. Worthy elected via the committee, and a veto of the Valueters aa Work tomorrow was decided.
Fragmentary text mentions a sale and transfers in a city context with scattered terms like PAN SALE and city, but the meaning is corrupted and specific facts are not recoverable. No clear entities or events can be confirmed from the readable portions.
In Montreal, before Sir Wilfrid Laurier's arrival, hopes rose that he would resign as leader of the opposition. Later reports say Liberal factions refuse to consider resignation now, with divisions on whether to back old lines or seek terms in the Unionists. Elon Wood Mackenzie named as Laurier successor pick by some.
The readable passage appears garbled discussing deaths and a statistics report for a period including September. Names, dates, or locations are not discernible, and the fragmentary nature prevents identifying the event or parties involved.
A 4 page letter from President Wilson was released at the Day Scouts of America HQ in New York. It calls on 370000 Boy Scouts to distribute government bulletins to 75 influential locals each, aiming to reach about 10 million readers.
A collision between two street railway cars in Winnipes Man at Clifton street and Vertue avenue injured about 24 passengers. One car front crushed windows shattered and riders thrown to the floor. The other car toppled on its side with the conductor and brakeman injured. Ottawa reports naval service recruiting to stop for the Royal Naval Air Service in Canada. Breckville paper merger announced between The Recorder and The Times.
London reports the hospital ship Rewa torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel on her way from Gibraltar. All wounded saved, three crew casualties, three missing. Survivors landed at Swansea without clothing. ship shown lights and flags as required.
News from beyond the frontier reports a mutiny by crews of Portuguese warships at sea near Lisbon. The mutineers bombarded Lisbon forts while the army loyal to Dr. Sidonio Paes restored order and faith in the government.
In Queebee Que Jan 8 Sir Wilfrid Laurier is declared to remain head of the Liberal party. Sir Wilfrid will not retire while holding the support of a majority of the people behind him.
A early morning fire in Winnipeg Manitoba consumed the Winnipeg Brass and Sisters Company plant at Clifton and Riddle streets. The blaze caused extensive damage to the building and equipment and reports indicate the loss may reach several thousand dollars. No injuries are listed in the fragment.
Quebec legislator Pancott introduces a bill to abolish appeals to the Privy Council in civil cases. The measure seeks to make the Supreme Court of Canada the final tribunal for Quebec cases. Fire at Cadville Company plant Victoria Street damages property worth about 10000 dollars, insured in full.
The Telegram reports the Tan Retail Merchants Association will send delegates from Medicine Hat to Calgary for a 10 a m meeting at the Palliser hotel to discuss the Factory Act. Delegates from Calgary and Lethbridge will join, with plans to confer with Premier Stewart in Edmonton on amendments to the Act.
The new vehicle registration fees take effect Jan 2 Mis and base charges on vehicle length rather than horsepower. Fees range from 5.00 for motorcycles to 27.50 for longer vehicles, with specific brackets and exemptions for fire engines patrols and municipal owned ambulances. Each vehicle must bear plates and a 1 fee per pair of number plates.
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