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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
1
City leaders hailed a charter amendment allowing a $100 000 annual vote to fund workmen’s housing. Mayor Spencer and City Solicitor O Neall said about seventy modern dwellings could be built each year, making Medicine Hat a potential first in the west to adopt such a housing measure amid a tight labor market.
Real estate agents report a generally healthy week with brisk activity outside the mile circle, especially in Redcliff and Dunmore acreage. Avalon subdivision and Parkview area see strong demand as agents forecast steady prices and a robust summer ahead.
London reports Mrs George Cornwallis-West has filed for restitution of conjugal rights against her husband. The case was slated for a private chamber judge with proceedings likely to move to the president of the divorce division for a formal order to resume cohabitation. The hearing is expected to be brief and public.
Two C P R freight trains rear ended each other near Pogama ssing east of Chapleau early today. No injuries were reported and only minor traffic delays noted. Belider of Cobalt is identified in the report as an involved railroad employee.
Arthur Newton prominent solicitor who was counsel for Dr Crippen was arrested by Scotland Yard detectives this afternoon charged with conspiring to defraud a client of 116000 dollars.
Stray shots from US warships Mont Ver Mont Nebraska and Georgia during Gulf target practice killed one Vera Cruz citizen and wounded three fishermen. Panic rumors spread as shots landed ashore near Vera Cruz. locals questioned intent while Americans lamented the incident and anti American sentiment grew, including social ostracism toward Georgia officers.
Chicago March 1 Father Giroux with seventy five settlers begins a trek to the Peace River country. The party travels from Duluth to Athabasca Landing by Canadian Northern and then by steamer to Groward Alberta in the Lesser Slave Lake district. This advance group of 2000 settlers will reach Winnipeg Monday morning.
Fire brigade were called out to Ogilvie Milling Co early this morning after reports of a blaze at the plant. Chief Hatcher said damage was slight, limited to lumber in the drying room, with fireproof walls preventing spread.
Sir Joycelin Fits roy Bagot M. P. for Kendall division Westmoreland died today. He was born October 22 1854 and served as aide-de-camp to two governors general in Canada under the Marquis of Lorne 1882 83 and Lord Stanley of Preston 1888 89.
The body of a woman believed to be Miss Alice Bonnevie was recovered from the Dewey hotel ruins in Omaha Nebraska after a fire that destroyed the building early yesterday. Firemen and police searched through the night as crowds watched in the cold and wind for more victims.
Edmonton March 1 Premier Sifton replies to a delegation from the Alberta Labor Federation promising amendments to the Workmen's Compensation Act and a new act to protect workers on building construction projects. If practicable, the construction workers act will be introduced in the present session after consultation with the public works department.
Jay Hurd received a five year sentence in Edmonton penitentiary after being found guilty of stealing 287 dollars from W. J. Harmer on a train. Harold Tawson was discharged on a suspended sentence. Nelson Skinner got two years for forgery and John Barrett was released on a suspended sentence after a guilty finding for horse stealing. Hurd’s counsel obtained leaves to state a special case for the court en banc at Edmonton.
Woodrow Wilson formally turned over the New Jersey governorship to Senator James F. Fielder at noon. In a farewell speech he pledged a national policy guided by conscience rather than expedience.
Dr Franz Freidmann, described as one of America’s most discussed men, will visit Ottawa to attend the Canadian Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis annual meeting on March 12. Hon Adam Beck, president of the association, received the telegram announcing the visit.
A fragment notes fourteen men and one woman died on a Winnipeg date in February. The text is incomplete, leaving unclear the cause and full details of the incident.
Fragmentary note describes Turkey aiming to present its case to European powers for a peace settlement, seeking advantageous terms and a position of strength in negotiations.
A detachment of 300 Turkish infantry engaged Greek troops near Janina for six hours and surrendered after 12 Turks were killed, eight of them officers.
Special to the News from Edmonton reports heated legislature debate on Medicine Hat charter amendments. Key points include authorizing up to 100000 per year for worker housing to meet rapid growth, and a bill for consolidated schools with grant reallocation and eighty cent daily conveyance for students. some members advocate larger school grants.
New York march 1 60 000 garment workers affected by last night's settlement did not all return to shops on Saturday but by Monday most are expected back. The pact bans discrimination and was ratified by the unions involved, ending a crisis that touched about 300 000 workers though it does not affect garment strikes in Boston Baltimore Philadelphia.
The fire department was called to five fires in February with only slight damage in each. Chief Hatcher noted March began with a call on the first day and said the department would be better equipped after the arrival of an additional motor apparatus. A misplaced line mentions Rev Chas Stewart of St Paul’s in Winnipeg tied to a salary at First Presbyterian jewelry in New Jersey.
Mayor Spencer announced the city will convert two large Anglican church buildings, formerly used as an Indian school, into temporary residences for incoming families as hotels are full. Citizens offer rooms and the curling club may surrender space to expand shelter until tents can be erected in April.
Winnipeg reports January immigration returns as a strong start with 2024 more arrivals at ocean ports and 687 from the United States compared to last year. Commissioner Walker calls the increases 63 percent at ocean ports and 13 percent from the United States, noting 55 percent of ocean arrivals west of the Great Lakes and 80 percent crossing the border. He says the rise is extraordinary and anticipates a much larger year in 1919.
Suffragettes staged lively street entertainment in London today using barrels organs and drawings to attract crowds. They sold flowers and sang, gathering a considerable sum with plans next week for the Woman's Social and Political Union to copy the Salvation Army self denial week to raise thousands of dollars.
Captain Arthur H. Rostron of the Cunard liner Carpathia received the official U S government testimonial in Washington D C The East Room ceremony at two o clock featured President Taft presenting the gold medal awarded by Congress for distinguished conduct in rescuing Titanic disaster survivors The event was attended by diplomats senators and other notable figures
President elect Wilson ceases to be governor of New Jersey as his resignation takes effect and James Fielder, president of the State senate, succeeds automatically. Wilson will spend tomorrow bidding farewell to friends and preparing to move to Washington. Departure is scheduled for 11 o'clock Monday morning. The party will reach Washington at 4 pm and a Princeton alumni smoker will honor the President elect. Wilson and his family will spend the night at the Shoreham Hotel.
Edmonton reports an Alberta fraud probe into forged land titles tied to several banks in Stettler Lacombe and other towns. The scheme allegedly forged signatures of the registrar and government seal on land titles across the north country with losses running to thousands of dollars.
Winnipeg records show February 1913 collections totaling 898.13 dollars, versus 7 dollars the prior month. The data indicate a decline of 67,213.66 dollars year over year.
Fragmentary text discusses British trade regulation on life at sea and lifeboat provisions for seagoing ships. It mentions passenger waters and boats for passengers, but lacks coherent detail or dates and names.
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