17 Jul 1923
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1923
Page
1
Berlin reports 41 printing plants operated in three shifts during the first week of July producing 17.56 billion marks of fresh paper money each hour. Total currency in circulation on July 7 reached 20.212 trillion marks, with aluminum coinage rising to 20.2 billion. Officials say notes under 1,000 marks may not be issued due to printing costs.
The Near East peace conference confirms the main treaty with Allied and Turkish delegates at Lausanne. The Turkish peace treaty is planned for signing on July 24th or 25th, with the Turkish straits control agreement to be included among the documents.
Belfast July 17 authorities reported no murder, attempted murder, manslaughter or arson in the last three months in the Belfast crime commission opening. The same period a year ago saw 89, at least nine and other counts of these crimes.
The Trovineisl Gaa and Oil Co. organized a train and bus trip to Hatton for excursionists including M. Thos. Mosley Saskatchewan commissioner of thebar and Industries. Canadian-American Oil and Gas Co. supplied meals at the camp. Community Well reports progress on a Standard rig with 80 to 100 tons of equipment. Winter judged the unhealthiest season in the US per Metropolitan Life Insurance.
A Smith Centre real estate office was struck by lightning that traveled along an exterior telephone wire to an interior wall nail. The bolt melted the clock pendulum solder, causing the clock to tick double time but not stop. No other damage was reported.
St Paul July 17 Magnus Johnson Farmer Labor candidate led Gov J A O Preus Republican and Carley Democrat 176314 147703 14180 with 1814 of 3250 precincts reported. Johnson up by 18000 plus. Preus concedes. Johnson backed by Lafollette Progressive in Congress.
The Forestry Branch of the Interior proposes spending to improve Elk water Lake camping and facilities. A meeting of the Elkwater Cottagers Association and others will be held at The News office Wednesday evening before eight. Suggestions may be sent to J Surrey, Forest Ranger, Thelma.
Sir Hamar Greenwood E W Peatty K C Senator Smeaton White and Sir George McLaren Brown European general manager of the CPR were photographed together as they left London bound for Liverpool where they planned to sail for Canada.
City council and Chamber of Commerce plan to publicize oil possibilities in the Medicine Hat district. A printed report on Oil Possibilities by Roy Lebkicher will be issued to attract outside capital, with 2,000 copies approved for printing. Committees set sewer, pool, and golf club upkeep plans. sanitary inspector position filled at 142.50 a month until further notice.
Montreal July 17 members of the committee chosen to represent maintenance of way workers in wage negotiations with Dominion railways under the Railway Association of Canada will meet again in Montreal for further talks before a conference with railway officials this week. A McAndrew of Canadian Pacific Moose Jaw chairs the committee. W Aspinall secretary of the Central Council says thirty thousand men are affected.
Brief ad notes emphasize efficient and compact safes for quick transactions. It touts convenient features and reliability, presenting a pragmatic, no frills appeal to buyers seeking portable security solutions.
Applications for the boys camp are arriving steadily as the July 30 to August 13 session approaches. Open to ages 12 to 16, the $3 weekly cost expects full attendance. applications must be in by Sunday July 22 to Wr. H. T. W. Forster or the News Office. Parents should ensure names and addresses are provided early for planning.
The death of Mr. J. Malley, mayor of Reseronto, in a hotel after a brief mayoral term ends a grim coincidence with the prior death of Mayor Dalton from the same cause. The pair suffered strokes in office and shortly after leaving office.
A handwritten note invites residents to visit Beaver Dam for a scenic day trip. It describes a ten minute drive from town to a tranquil area with trees in full foliage, flowers, birds, and a dammed creek suitable for swimming. The piece promotes an affordable, family friendly outing with camping and a circular route back toward Dauntless and town.
At North Portal Saskatchewan on July 16 a baby boy’s body was found in a first class coach lavatory after train No 14 crossed the boundary to Portal North Dakota. The infant likely lived only a few hours. Cremation and inquest arrangements were set with Estevan authorities. A separate fire at Quesnel British Columbia destroyed an Anglican church and large manse, with damages around $20,000.
Western Canada shows sustained excellent crop promise in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Weather remains favorable with only localized hail damage, rye and clover harvest under way, and farmers hiring help for a potentially above average yield.
Western Canada requires eighteen thousand harvesters in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta as officials from the Employment Service CanaCanada Pearle Canadian National Railways and farmers groups meet. Manitoba harvests should start around August 7 with eastern crews arriving by then. Saskatchewan harvests begin around August 15 and Alberta between August 10 and 16.
A youth mob in Florence attacked the Catholic headquarters after ringing church bells and shouting slogans including long live Mussolini and down with the Catholics. Thousands of Catholic newspapers were burned as authorities were urged to arrest those responsible.
At a well attended Agricultural Society meeting President W A Church and Secretary C A Richardson reported the forty year celebration cleared 580 dollars. Directors thanked the Rotary Club City Council Amateur Athletic Association the press and all officials for aiding the event.
The court dismissed with costs the breach of contract case brought by Prof. W G Smith against Wesley College. The plaintiff awarded one year's salary of 1600 dollars, paid at the action's start.
In Montreal on July 17 a father J. Bourcier and his fourteen year old son Florent drowned while attempting to rescue two girls of the family after their canoe capsized in the St. Francois river near St. Francois du Lac. The two Bourcier daughters were rescued by another man.
Rain here yesterday measured one fifth of an inch, bringing the month total to 1.56 inches. The report notes a heavier rainfall today not included in the count.
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