15 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1924
Page
1
Reports from Nihon Dempo state a heavy morning quake caused extensive damage in Numadzu with many houses destroyed and communication severed around Tokyo and Yokohama. The Emperor and Empress were reported safe in Numadzu, though the Imperial villa was spared.
Probation Officer Williams urged Bemonton officials to open some parks for sleighing but the council took no action citing a prior injury case and potential city liability. Meanwhile a major earthquake caused damage across Tok U and Shizuoka with Tokyo area reporting limited impact but disruptions in Kwanton and Hakone districts.
Edmonton January 15. United Farmers of Alberta convenes a pivotal session amid an insurrection against President Wood. The Central Board reports Alberta led in improving economic conditions and notes a growing membership from 11,726 to over 14,000 by December. Expenditures trimmed and a first ever operating year balance is achieved. President Wood’s address surveys regional developments and the province’s crop success.
Telegram from Suchow reports Lao Yao Jen, the bandit who captured missionary Jellus Kilen and wounded two others in Tsao yung raid, has been killed by his own followers.
A New York syndicate announced the Province of Alberta loan of 2,504,660 dollars has all bonds sold and subscription checks closed. The issue, recently authorized, was placed with investors and is now fully subscribed.
Lethbridge January 15 Dick Lopus to appear for preliminary hearing on charge of murdering Coalhurst miner George McLeod. Crown to seek eight day remand. Witnesses recount confrontation in mine pit and fatal blows with a wrench during early January hours.
Regina reports a 15 degree fall in 24 hours with temperatures plunging to 26 below zero by seven this morning after a 24 mark yesterday. The sudden cold sets a harsh sub zero regime for the day.
A financial summary shows a $1506 surplus for Farmers, with revenue for 11 months at $243.88. Assets include bonds and securities, while liabilities total $4,559.42, including a reserve and loans from United Grain Growers and other accounts. The report notes a larger overall surplus for the year but cites deposits and reserves affecting net position.
Alberta reports show 4 fatal and many non fatal injuries under the Compensation Act during the year. Total revenue for the event funds the pension for widows and families of the deceased, with 60 82050 allocated to pension payments and over 000 tons of claims prefab beyond expectations. No surplus remains. The act provides pensions for long term injuries and deaths, with increasing pension payouts annually.
British Labour leaders anticipate a weakened Baldwin government as Parliament opens with the King's speech marking the rejection of tariff plans. Experts expect the government to seek continued support from Labour to weather the crisis, amid debates on workers' reform and industrial policy.
A roving committee of aldermen proposed continuing the Marshall in the position as City Assessor and reorganizing its department. The full committee adopted the recommendations in the first quarter, detailing staffing, material updates, and accountability. The council approved steps to implement the reorganization and prepay costs as needed, with heads of departments to finalize changes.
Fragmented text outlines a cabinet response to a franc crisis with unclear details. Mentions Portas Jano and Tae Bretreb and a televised address. Readers see references to political figures and a national emergency scenario without concrete dates or outcomes.
London Foreign Office officially advised that Great Britain recognizes the new Greek government. The British Chargé dAffaires notified the Athens government of the action, marking formal recognition on the date reported.
The damaged site near Harris Saskatchewan involves property losses estimated at $20,000. Fragmented OCR text mentions injuries to individuals including N Gk Gordon and Ge Patel amid a fire brigade response to a scene with coal and nearby buildings, but the full details are unclear.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a death in bed amid odd health details. The text mentions heart disease and a prior poor health history, with several garbled names and places, making a precise incident hard to determine.
The council approves a $3,000 project to construct a pier in the river to shield the power plant intake. Officials cite prior trouble and expert advice urging the pier as a preventive measure. A motion to lend equipment and seek cooperation from COPR accompanies the decision. A petition opposes granting Lake of the Woods Milling Co. access to part of the highway.
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