08 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1919
Page
1
Mineola New York July 8 hundreds of visitors came to Roosevelt Field as the British airship R 34 delays its return trans Atlantic cruise. Repairs to motors and bad weather schedule postpone takeoff until after dawn tomorrow with Brigadier General Maitland aboard confirming plans to depart wind or no wind.
A city council session saw no clash between Mayor and Alderman Leveque as visitors expected. Delegations urged water from hydrants for vacant lots and for the fair water needs, while debates over garden watering rules and street water use drew concern from Alderman Hotson and others. The city engineer’s repair request for crumbling crossings was approved.
Parents protest as hair cutting by a doctor is attempted on girl pupils at the Aberdeen school. A crowd of about 1500 surrounded the building while missiles flew and windows were damaged. Police, numbering forty, restored order after damage exceeded $1000.
unclear text records a peace celebration mass held on a statutory holiday at a cabinel mecfine with unspecified participants. The readable fragments mention Obwa and a chairing, but details and exact location remain obscured.
July grain prices list for oats, corn, barley and feeds with bids for No. 2 and No. 1 feeds. Mentions cash prices, futures like July and December, and several rejected lots.
Commissioner of irrigation for Western Canada speaks on drouth relief and irrigation projects affecting Southern Alberta. He outline gains from southeastern Alberta irrigation schemes and notes potential speakers, with May Patterson expected to address the meeting at three o'clock. Marble attendance is hoped for to stress the occasion.
The coroner's jury ruled Mile Salil owski died from a bullet wound during the riot on Saturday June 7. They found rioters fired several shots and that there was nothing to indicate the fatal shot came from the police.
A drowning occurred in the river this afternoon when Lewin Row and a party of boys attempted a return swim. Lewin Row, last to turn back, was carried downstream by a strong current near the bridge and disappeared beneath the water before aid could reach him. Police are questioning witnesses as they investigate the incident.
A brick front commercial bank, replacing the Bosal Bank on Gr Ave, is under construction. The building features reinforced concrete and fireproof design, with 47 1 2 foot ceilings, one ground floor banking hall and upstairs offices, and a decorative façade with pilasters, cornice, frieze, and pediment.
The article notes rising U S casualties with a total near 297 147. It mentions a fire at Ross Garage in Walton causing about 10 000 dollars in damage and references military or war related losses and delayed casualty tallies.
Paris plans a victory celebration from July 1 to 4 with the promise of the greatest day in the city’s history. Window and balcony seats along the Champs Elys es and near the Arch de Triomphe fetch exorbitant prices, with rentals from 200 to 600 dollars for short terms and prime balconies advertised up to 3000 dollars.
United Mine Workers' executive in Chicago approved a proposed five day working week to begin August 2. The decision followed public interest concerns and a related vote on costs for miners' defense.
R McWengie vice president Canadian Council of Agriculture predicts farmers group to win support in parliament after the forthcoming federal election. He says the farmers' platform aims at price relief and policy reforms.
In a dramatic ceremony the president arrives aboard the vessel Seow York escorted by security. The event marks a diplomatic visit as Wilton Sene disembarks in New York to begin talks with U S officials.
London July 6 a Rome dispatch says Italy issues a decree penalizing profiteers with fines up to 10 000 lire or three months to three years in prison and confiscation of goods unauthorized middlemen in food face similar punishment per Exchange Telegraph Co dispatch.
Paris dispatches quote United States and Japan opposing the trial while Italy shows lukewarm support. The British press reports strong opposition mounting as sentiment shifts against trying the long-deposed ruler in London.
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