12 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1918
Page
1
Terrific blizzard cripples vast Mississippi basin from Canada to Gulf of Mexico and Rockies to Alleghanies. It ties up steam and electric traffic, down wires, and cuts scores of cities off from the outside world.
A sweeping winter storm from Canada to Illinois and Michigan causes blackouts and transport disruption. Snow and sleet bring deadly conditions with power outages in Hamilton and Toronto, isolating rail lines in Chicago as temperatures plunge. Authorities report many deaths and widespread damage as crews work to restore service.
Spirit prevailed at City Hall as over fifty members and prospects praised President Tweed. A. Andrews elected vice president. councilors sworn in. Tweed urged progress, noting Medicine Hat’s growth and community support, with talk of electric power expansion and a plan to engage manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.
Twelve tidlau bays reportedly burned in a blaze at the Dwight Indian School near Marte City nine miles southwest of More. Local authorities warn the Duren Indian boys of danger while investigators search for causes and assess damages.
Reports from the Trades and Libor Corved meeting show delegates noting discontent with leadership. The council discussed withdrawal from the executive of the relief fund and debated secretary conduct and unauthorized procedures.
The Grain Board issued two orders tested today by the Board of Grain Supervisors. One fixes No 6 Ontario winter wheat at 219 per bushel in store Montreal with a slated effective date, and the other directs the Canadian Northern Railway to unload eastbound wheat into government elevators at Saskatoon for shipment and levies diversion charges. The orders apply to movement during closed navigation and set a fixed price of 2.00 per bushel for No 6 Ontario winter wheat from January 14, 1910 to August 15, 1915, under Board Regulation Order No 7.
A scrambled report describes an accident in a division with Furs and Peenoa involved. An expert witness name appears to be Heppened with the team, while others indicate confusion over action and safety procedures. The account mentions a ministerial oversight and the apparatus involved.
Reports from Edmonton describe chaotic fowl escape incidents and a linked tale of a fatal event at a coop. The Fort Vermilion district results show Oliver and Griesbach vying in a political count. News notes include New York mayoral status and market price quotes.
A bank in Crimp Funston Kansas was robbed by a man dressed in a U.S. Army captain’s uniform. Four men were killed and one seriously injured in the attack. The bodies show signs of brutal hacking. Local authorities investigation underway.
Montreal January 11 coroner jury finds the crews of the two CP trains not responsible for the wreck that killed seven Vancouver soldiers near Dorval last Friday night.
London reports the British destroyer Tiecom struck rocks off the Irish coast on Wednesday and foundered. Official announcements say all hands on board the Raccoon were lost.
British airmen claimed success in Italy with enemy planes shot down while Verdun and Loos fronts saw violent artillery activity. French and British forces conducted raids and exchanges, with reports of captured prisoners and ongoing bombardments across multiple sectors.
The London draft announces the new admiralty board is formally promoted with no sensational details. Rear Admiral Sidney RR Preemuille serves as deputy chief of staff to Vice Admiral Sir Rossiyn Weiss, while Admiral Sir doi Rodellicue leads the board as the chief.
The Wolff Bureau reports Germany cannot yet confirm the cause of the British hospital ship Rewa sinking as the suspect ship remains at sea. It states it is improbable the ship was torpedoed and suggests the sinking was more likely due to a mine.
The V Minister of Education announces Acr OF Jnporkat posts for Calgary and Medicine Hat districts. Gorman moves to Calgary as district inspector. Gorten to Medicine Hat. Corvyo and others named inspectors to bolster rural and high school oversight amid funding pressures. Montreal traffic earnings rise £105,000 in first week of January versus last year.
Fragmentary report notes a Calgary service drill and a farmer with four brothers in retired service. The subject tried to enlist but was turned down after an exemption request, reflecting on enlistment policies and personal eligibility.
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