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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
1
Mayor forms a committee including Aldermen Boyd Niblock and Morrow to investigate city hall staff size and workload. He told a News representative the public has no right to know staffing details but believes an inquiry is fair to verify or refute criticisms and protect workers if unfounded.
Windsor Ontario reports Cox has been appointed government whip for Ontario West in Parliament, succeeding Senator Donnelly. The move places Cox in a key Conservative role within the North Essex region.
The city sold 500000 worth of five percent bonds via Wood Gundy at 85, closing the option period yesterday, a strong price given market conditions. Mayor and finance chairman postpone eastward trip. officials praise the fair handling and potential London market placement. Protea detective story advertised as sensational for Monarch today.
New York January 16 report on Sir James Whitney's illness shows mixed signs. Doctors caution against assuming real improvement and note only slight gains while monitoring his strength and rest. a move to Toronto remains possible if his condition holds without rapid decline.
Chief Justice Harvey ruled in favor of Bending against Fitzgerald but without costs. The decision cited scathing arraignments and noted the farmers were not the defendants’ target. evidence on farm deals was deemed unimportant to the outcome. The judge found some Redcliff statements false and suggested a broader scheme between Bending and Fitzgerald to defraud future buyers.
Perth Ontario January 15 W H Grant governor of the county jail since 1880 died this morning aged to his years an obituary notes his long service and death.
Midland Ont January 15 fire destroyed Ingram and McLeod blocks and several businesses with total losses around 75000 dollars. Bank of British North America town clerk's office Simcoe Railway Power Company office and others were wrecked. cause unknown.
Friday night at the Ice Carnival drew a lively crowd enjoying smooth ice and festive entertainment. The event offered upbeat skating and playful activities, rating high on local recreation.
Despatches from across the Union report strikers returning to work and government victory in the Federation of Trades dispute. General Louis Botha’s influence remains evident at Johannesburg where 62 Typographical Union members were arrested for violating martial law as they moved to resume work. At Salt River near Cape Town all workers have returned after leaders declare the strike ended.
The Cunard liner Lusitania reports rescuing eight crew members from the Nova Scotia schooner Mayflower at 6 30 PM in the Atlantic. The Mayflower, departed Perth Amboy on December 30 and last touched Boothbay Maine on January 10, and could not be in the stated position.
Rev. W. Follis of Yong St Methodist church has accepted a call to Calgary. He will go there next July. Heavy snow at Regina, a intense fall of about three and a half inches in less than an hour today.
London report notes the famous Al an liner Pariatan sold for 12000 pounds to an Italian firm. The dare-devil woman leaps the motor bike in Protha at the Monarch today as carnival week begins with expected good fun on Friday night.
In Plymouth England on January 16 the submarine A 7 with seventeen crew failed to surface after diving in Plymouth Sound during maneuvers. Salvage vessels rushed to the scene as bubbles appeared, indicating hull damage. Two sister subs reported the loss and efforts continued to locate the crew, with Onyx later making contact.
Mr James Plemnig receives a Tribune copy from Harry T Arnold Western Canada League umpire. The issue includes an ad for a ball game held here last week and promotes Southern Alberta as an attractive winter tourist climate. Kaiser Cigar Co. benefits from free advertising secured by the hat promotion.
ACT. N. Terrill official scorer lists players including Finlay Switzer Buchanan O Hara Andrews Dr Moore W Quinlan W Johnston McBeth Grimmer and others among participating athletes.
Diplomatic reports from Berne indicate Albania faces an extremely serious situation with the Balkans. Governments seek to avert a new war as tension rises beyond the recent crisis and Germany proposes joint Austrian Italian intervention along the Albanian coast.
Kagoshima Japan January 16 The Sakura Jima volcano remains smoky while Dr Fusakichi Omori of Tokyo Imperial University arrives to lead an official investigation. He later states there is no further danger, though residents endured separation and destruction as they waited for guidance.
London reports a suit against the White Star line argues Titanic was unseaworthy when she left England in April 1912. Thomas Whiteley surviving steward seeks damages, alleging steering negligence. Hearing provisionally set for March 1. Whiteley also says officers ignored iceberg warnings.
Regina announces a new fast freight service linking Montreal and Toronto to Regina with Winnipeg transfer eliminated. The change affects Regina traffic as of January 16.
Port Arthur Ont Jan 15 There is little ice on Thunder Bay as the first of the season Ice Carnaval at the Roller Rink is set for Friday night Jan 16 Admission for spectators 25 cents skaters may be masked or unmasked with a 250 cent fee.
Richard D. Lankford vice president and secretary of the Southern Railway killed himself by gas inhalation in his Brooklyn apartment. He was to marry a Brooklyn society girl soon.
Redcliff notes a boom as building permits rose 300 percent from 1912 to 1913 for April through December totaling 277,550 dollars. Medicine Hat and Kelowna are the only western towns with increases. total value could reach about 400,000 with the Toling mill, glass factory and shoe factory additions.
In Connaught School the fire chief watched as the entire school evacuated in just 45 seconds, proving the drills are effective and rapid.
Toronto report notes Hon. George A. Cox philanthropist and business leader died at his Sherborne Street home after a long period of hard work and repeated collapses. Born May 7, 1840 in Colborne Ontario, Cox was described as Ontario’s financial and industrial genius and his life was devoted to labor with little recreation.
Ottawa reports 1913 immigration by calendar year totaling 418 870. British 150 984, Americans 115 751, and 146 135 from other countries. The nine month fiscal period April to December shows 350 521 arrivals, up 6 percent from the previous year, with 134 317 British, 90 640 Americans, and 126 664 from other nations.
New Hagelton district records indicate B. Oo admitted to speaking with the ace on the roadside, detailing alleged discussions as part of the ongoing case. Authorities confirm the admission and are reviewing the transcript for implications.
The city council yesterday adopted a revised schedule of licenses with radical fee changes across departments. Photographers face a $50 license unless residents, who pay $20. auto livery goes to $20 from $10. barbers per chair $1. billiards table $25 with $15 for each additional table. advertising posters residents $30. others include dance teachers $10 and electrical contractors $100.
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