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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1914
Page
1
Burning rock and ash blanketed multiple villages, destroying homes and livelihoods. Residents fled by small boats as steamers and shorelines were covered in ash. hundreds were reported drowned while seeking safety.
Graphic story from Tokyo and Nagasaki reports a massive eruption of Sakura Jima with a rapid sequence of earthquakes and a deadly tidal wave near Kagoshima. Officials warn the disaster may become one of Japan’s worst, with thousands feared dead and extensive property losses as news continues to come in.
Plans for a $60,600 three story brick and stone apartment building with twenty two units were submitted to the Building Inspector. BST T M Tweed and W Moxam are listed as owners and builders. Construction is expected to start in March after final reviews.
Paris finally grants French actress Sarah Bernhardt the Legion of Honor after previous attempts delayed by social influence. New York reports the Belgian born performer gains the long sought decoration despite earlier opposition.
Montreal January 18 Dominick Two Axe an Indian medicine man on the Couguawanga reserve was fined for practicing medicine without a license A woman who had lost faith in white doctors sought his treatment.
Rockland Maine January 12 Captain Hiram Hall a deep sea skipper and inventor of a patent axe handle now in use by many city fire departments died here today at age 79.
Ottawa reports Canada’s total trade in 1913 at $1,023,692,768, up from 1912 by $210,000,000. Imports reached $686,604,413 and exports $337,088,355. France and Britain show notable gains, while U S trade dominates with exports and imports rising, totaling U S trade at $662,432,937—a roughly $134,000,000 increase.
In Toronto on January 11 Rev Ambrose Nolin Sr collapsed before mass and died fifteen minutes later at St Michael's Hospital. He was 73 years old and death resulted from heart failure.
A thief stole a piece of Buckner's Famous Dixie Jubilee Concert Company beef from the rear of J P Endersby’s residence last night. The incident followed the offender removing the bones from the beef after the resident had spent the previous day carefully trimming them. The case occurred at the Corona Theatre area on Thursday January 16.
Alberta School Trustees gather for a convention opening March 28 with delegates from Heaman Briteh and Camrose. Speakers include Dr. Tey Miller on Vocational Education and M. A Howe on Agricultural Education as part of a symposium.
Toronto Jan 12 Senator George A Cox a leader in Toronto finance resigned the presidency of the Canada Life Insurance company due to ill health He was named honorary president and His Honor W E Cox was elected to succeed him Austen Chamberlain denies a peerage was offered his father.
Leeds citizens acting as lamp fighters and other municipal workers won their labor dispute by accepting the council's terms. The council agreed to immediate hire for about half the strikers and future rehiring for the rest, while the chamber of commerce urged government action to prevent future strikes.
Cord Murray has returned from South America via New York and declines to discuss American Marconi shares and concessions in South America. He previously served as Liberal whip alongside Sir Rufus Isaacs and Lloyd George. Meanwhile South African trade unionists vote on a sympathy strike to support railway workers.
Victoria B C Jan 13 details of devastation and loss on Ambrim Island New Hebrides from volcanic eruptions on Dec 4 and after. Makura reports say western inland was wiped out and a new island emerged as craters opened and Mount Minnie collapsed forcing inhabitants to flee by boat.
General Francisco Villa moves from Ojinaga toward Chihuahua with 5000 troops and field guns abandoned by the federal army. Chihuahua becomes the base for a southward push toward Torreon and Mexico City after a rest period.
Walter Bunyan prominent farmer and Republican candidate for the state legislature is arraigned in Montgomery County Court to stand trial for first degree murder in the shooting of Artie W. Stull at the Runyan home near Waynetown in November.
New York January 13 The illness of Sir James Whitney worsened after a relapse and doctors indicated a heart complication may prove fatal though they would not rule out a longer span if no exertion is required Dr Pyne noted possible weeks but kept some hope alive amid pessimism over the bulle t.
Houghton Michigan reports the last militia company leaving the strike district after months of patrols. Guardsmen said they may rejoin mining firms as mounted police, marking a shift in the labor dispute in eastern Canada and the United States.
Three thousand men who had been idle since December 15 returned to work at the United States Steel Corp South Chicago plant today.
William H. Brown, a member of the Weyburn police force, was convicted yesterday by Judge Wood of burglary and sentenced to five years in Prince Albert penitentiary.
London reports a remarkable display of camaraderie at Wokingham as Jim Larkin, engineer of the Wokingham fire brigade, married. The bridegroom rode to the church on a hooked fire engine driven by the Marquis of Devonshire, with the Earl of Hillsborough in attendance dressed as a fireman.
William Randolph Hearst told Canadian press he has no intention of entering the Canadian daily newspaper field. He arrived in Montréal with Mrs Hearst and family and said further expansion would require heavy capital and deep local knowledge, noting his English venture has seen success.
Ottawa reports the Alberta Conservative opposition spent the day in caucus crafting a memorial for Premier Borden addressing several Alberta interests. They were banqueted by Senator Lougheed on Wednesday night and will diverge on Thursday.
The trial continues with extensive direct and cross examinations into market values, motives, and mortgage details. Witnesses including Hale and Biggar describe discussions on transfer terms for the Fitzgerald Bending subdivision lots, with references to prior criminal trial statements.
The Hague January 12 The academy of international peace has ended negotiations in connection with peace organizations. After several days of discussions at various committees of the association including the peace endowment, the talks were successfully concluded today.
Toronto reports a severe cold snap with record subzero temperatures. The Royal Mail Steamer Cobequid bound for Halifax went aground off Briar Island near the Bay of Fundy. Government ships and tugs rushed to assist as other steamships head toward the stricken vessel.
Fragmentary notes mention an offered loan of 650 000 in hats and dollars for building purposes. The text is unclear on acceptance and party names, with reference to financiers and a potential return to normal in the city.
A fragmented line from Victoria records a note on language or naming, referencing Ish Columbia and de. The readable text suggests a discussive mention rather than a full event. Further context is unreadable in the clipping.
Thousands of Alberta Farmers will meet in a convention at Lethbridge next week. A special train will leave Calgary Tuesday carrying northern delegates south. The Co operative Elevator Company, a subsidiary, built more than fifty community elevators this summer and will be reviewed.
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