22 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1921
Page
1
London reports the British submarine K-55, commanded by John A Gaines, disappeared with its crew about 100 miles from Land’s End while practicing with four other K class boats. The Admiralty says the vessel carried eight torpedo tubes and two guns, with a surface speed of 24 knots and submerged speed of nine knots.
Prohibition agents seized nearly one hundred gallons of liquor at the Jackson and Harris undertaking parlors in Chicago. Visitors saw smiles as agents arrived. a purple casket held three dozen quarts of Scotch, with more whisky in a body casket and casket cupboards stocked with cases.
W. O'Connor of Ottawa said he is impressed by labor candidate Thos. McMurray and may back him instead of opposing, pledging to avoid actions that could impair McMurray's chances if not nominated Monday.
A 700 year old vellum manuscript valued at $100 000 has been placed in the University of Pennsylvania for translation by Dr William R Newbold. The work, attributed to English monk Roger Bacon and dated between 1216 and 1262, is described as an exposition of life governing laws.
Rome January 21 Premier Dato secured only 154 votes in the Chamber of Deputies last night when he asked for a vote of confidence. The rest of the chamber left the house without voting. He later told correspondents he was satisfied and that the cabinet would not resign.
The final game at the curling rink saw S Short defeat T Stevenson 8 to 3. Teams included Frank Scott, E N Dowson, James Porter, S Short as skip, and Fred Russell, D Downey, Alex Milroy, T Stevenson as skip. Other results: CC5 Pingle 9 over T Allan 7, Jas Fleming 6 over It Pingle 6, and T Montgomerie 13 over T Thirlwell in scratch play.
Copenhagen says Nikolai Lenin Bolshevik premier of Russia is ill and ordered to take a long rest. Helsingfors dispatch notes rumors of illness have circulated for weeks.
The Rabousky store and post office at Hilda burned last night. believed started by a gasoline lamp. After closing to supper, Rabousky found the building in flames and efforts to save it failed. Insurance on the store was $2,000 with stock valued at $10,600.
On January 22 in Hamilton a 12 year old boy, Gus Cox, was accidentally killed by his companion Edward Sheagan during an activity with other youths near the residence of Dr T. I Balfe. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
Edmonton Jan 22 A resolution at the U F A convention makes political activities an integral part of the U N A and district organization for political action. New executive elected: P Baker Ponoka and Rice Sheppard Strathcona two year terms, Sears re elected one year. Directors named include H E Spencer Battle River G A Forster Bow River C H Harris Medicine Hat and others across Alberta.
Toronto begins campaign to raise 1.5 million dollars with a goal of 200 thousand from the city, ten thousand more than last year's Toronto quota. The drive starts Sunday January 23 and aims to support the Methodist church missionary work nationwide.
Admiral Scheer, prominent German naval commander, declares the submarine will be the chief factor in future naval warfare, signaling a shift in doctrine and strategic emphasis.
Ottawa on January 22 reports the funeral of Hon. A. L. Sifton secretary of state who died yesterday. The service will be held at 2 o clock Mon day afternoon in Ottawa and the remains will be buried in Beechwood Cemetery. Tributes from London praise his modesty sincerity intelligence and judgment and note his widespread confidence across Canada.
Joan E. Spielman, Flour and Cereal Workers International Union representative, heads two Sunday Forum sessions at Dreamland Theatre. Spearman, author of The Open Shop via the Injunction Route, aims to engage Medicine Hat audiences with historical and statistical insights. Ald. Bellamy chairs the 3:16 afternoon talk, James Bruce presides the 9:60 evening session. Former church head and sect founder dies in Toronto on January 18.
In a hard fought semi final Medicine Hat defeated Crescet Heights High Calgary by two points to one in the Calgary leg and by one point overall. Judge D E Cameron of Edmonton praised Reginald Jackson and said Jackson gave the finest individual speech. Hugh Crawford drew ovation for two days of prep replacing Lloyd Colwell who attended funeral. The final for the province will be in March with Medicine Hat meeting Edmonton High School at Alberta University convocation hall.
Senator Thomas of Colorado told the Senate Finance Committee that under the House Emergency Tariff bill the only cheap consumer goods are corkscrews and postage stamps, and he says corkscrews are unnecessary. In Brockville Ontario merchants discuss maintaining par currency. in Ogdensburg thirty-five retailers refuse Canadian funds at par.
Crowded Empress Theatre heard the Rotarian Minstrels in Jollies of 1920 packed with humor and clever stunts. The program mixed tuneful numbers and end-men jokes with hypnotism sketches and acrobatic acts, earning enthusiastic reaction from a large Woodstock audience. Ben Johnston, a restaurant keeper, died after a Thursday night holdup in Woodstock.
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