11 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1922
Page
1
A bomb exploded on a tramcar in the Crumlin Road area this morning. The driver acted quickly and sped the car away, narrowly missing a fatal strike. A man and his wife, who went to their door to check the disturbance, were killed by rifle fire in the street.
Montreal voters adopt a by law fixing public dance hall closing hours at one am on weekdays and midnight on Sundays. Charity dances may receive an extension on police approval.
Premier W. L. Mackenzie King arrived in Ottawa this morning after visiting his ill brother in Denver. The trip follows his return to public duties as his brother's health concerns are noted.
Montreal reports the interim liquor system study noting millions in revenue and increased visitors, but warns drunkenness is rising and may approach 1914 levels. The remarks came at a Presbytery of Montreal meeting.
President J. L. Brown warned at the United Farmers of Manitoba convention that organized farmers approach a critical period. He said the movement must balance political action with broader functions and avoid overemphasizing government power.
London reports official word from Queenstown that Haulbowline dockyards will close and be handed to the New Irish government after stripping of machinery. The transfer follows final closure and is noted by the London Times correspondent.
New York arrivals Moses Melonin4 and his wife came from Danzix on the Esthonia with two sons. The learner man was lectured by Immigration Inspector Cowan after Melomod’s first class card was taken. He was sent to Ellis Island to await Monday’s examination. Toronto’s 1921 losses total have fallen by $500000 from 1920 while its population rose by 50000 according to the assessor.
Cannes January 11 British memorandum on the proposed Anglo French pact states Britain will defend France if French soil is attacked and that French security is Britain’s problem to handle, with a pledge to deploy forces as in 1914 if needed.
Dublin and Dublin Dail Eireann confronts tension over ratification of the treaty. Arthur Griffith remains poised to lead a new cabinet while De Valera and allies debate strategy and possible opposition, with a February reconvening set to formalize the accord.
Cannes reports Briand will depart for Paris at 3 this afternoon to brief the French cabinet on negotiations. He aims to address opposition criticisms and urge deputies to decide on support or rejection. Core dispute centers on Germany payment terms approved by council experts but not yet ratified by full council.
A crowded audience welcomed the Marechale at Fifth Avenue Methodist church for the third campaign meeting. From seven to eight the prayer service drew the largest attendance yet as she urged deeper fellowship with God and full life surrender. The program continued with a song service led by Mr Booth Clibborn at 8 pm.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Hantuid Mac Nider national commander of the American Legion issued a bulletin to all posts seeking help in locating Thomas Dace of Edmonton. Dace is vice-president of the Great War Veterans of Canada and has been missing for some time.
A city relief drive for Russian famine victims is set for tomorrow at 1 30 p m Parcels will be collected at every home Donations may be given to the official collector with credentials from the Canadian Famine Relief Committee signed by secretary N D Sanford Receipts will be issued Urgently needed food clothing and medicine Parcels may be left at Brown Company Limited or the Corona Theatre For further information call 2225 or 2827 A L Levine and S Hansen chair a committee to coordinate donations from city merchants
Cannes reports announce Soviet Russia will be invited to Genoa for the economic conference while German reparations dominate agenda. Walter Rathenau heads a German delegation arriving to discuss reparations as experts push a €20 million international credit plan to aid European reconstruction.
A London meeting at the National Liberal Club gathered 2 to 40 attendees to discuss reconciling rifts between Coalitionist Liberals and the Independents led by former premier Asquith, with no officials from either wing present.
Friday night game features the Méere and the Wanderers in a league showdown both aiming to climb toward the league leaders the Cream of Ye West. Each side seeks a win to stay in contention and move up.
The Medicine Hat community oil well drive reports strong early support with over 100 subscribers and more than $10,000 raised in one day. Businessmen back development and claim $100 investments, repayable in four monthly installments, will fund the project around a surrounding community syndicate.
Regina January 11 S J Latta minister of education told the Saskatchewan Legislature a resolution requests a substantial general tariff reduction. It calls for resuming reciprocal trade talks with the United States and placing agriculture implements and related materials on the free list including farm machinery vehicles fuels coal lumber cement oils and raw materials used in manufacturing.
A launch named Vesta carrying 115 cases of whisky from Prince Rupert has been seized at sea by unknown assailants. A shot reportedly pierced the Vesta's cabin while the cargo, understood to be shipped by a local firm, was taken.
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