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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1919
Page
1
Multiple reports from Berlin Munich and London warn of urgent crisis as food shortages unemployment and social disorder grow in Germany. The interior ministry orders mass house to house searches for weapons while observers fear anarchy if Allies do not act soon.
At city hall a meeting of the Cline Memorial committee voted to go on record in favor of a memorial for fallen heroes. A sub committee was named to gather design ideas and launch a fundraising campaign. The group debated form and timing while a trustee team reported on a dedicated memorial fund.
Delegates at a Calgary gathering discussed the March interprovincial labor convention and debated whether to instruct the representative. Talks warned against general strikes amid Western Canada criticism of international unions. A split between East and West was noted, with fears of Bolshevik influence and concern over severance from the international movement.
London report says the Dutch war minister warned the second chamber that disarmament would be dangerous and urged keeping the Dutch army prepared against any annexation threat. The dispatch notes the minister’s call to maintain readiness as a safeguard for Dutch territory.
Mr J Hole won the Ward Four election by a majority of 146 in a 306 vote tally. Jule Williams received 226 and Ligur Williams 80 votes. Hole may take seat once he takes the oath of office.
Contractor C. Potter reports hopeful building prospects for spring. He recently completed interior remodeling at W. F. Fosters residence adding two rooms and repaired the Mr. Foster Shop Store. Potter also holds the contract for rebuilding the Martin and Phillips foundry damaged by a fire.
The Imperial Oil Company announces additions to its line, naming new brands and ongoing production streams. Officials indicate an expected gross investment around $30,000 with plans to finalize the distribution this season.
Reports from Scilouet indicate discovery of a significant gapper area at the head of Gun Creek on Copper Mountain in the Mackinnon range. Vancouver Province mining contractor J. A. Haggen says a sale of the property is pending a scald that would trigger the largest BC mining development since Granby at Yex.
A heavy snowstorm in southern Minnesota caused a stock train wreck and a northbound passenger derailment near Norwood. Injured include Casper Mark's wife and five others, all brought to Minneapolis for treatment.
Dr J M Harper a Canadian educationist and author died after being struck by a street car in Quebec at around 8 pm on March 1 and passing away about 9 30. The incident occurred in the city as rescue efforts were started.
Tokyo cablegram reports L Fremler Hara of Japan said the League of Nations constitution conflicts with Japan’s ideas. He urged modification before Japan can join the league, stating changes are needed before January.
The report shows twenty four houses with forty one flu cases quarantined since Saturday noon and six houses released with nineteen cases. Authorities note the illness, likely grippe or influenza, spreads rapidly and stringent sanitary precautions are needed to prevent further spread.
Three unidentified men were found dead early today near the scene of a mysterious explosion that damaged the American Woolen Mill Company mill and nearby structures. Authorities reported collateral damage in Carlton Place and Trotman family areas as the investigation continues.
Winnipeg March 1. The Manitoba Grand Jury urges drastic steps to educate all foreign-born children and curb crime. Jurymen report about 80 percent of crime heard in this assize is by foreign-born individuals. Many witnesses, especially girls and boys, could neither read nor write.
A Trades and Labor Council session heard Iron Workers describe Redcliff Rolling Mills trouble as a lock-out not a strike. They reject links to Bolshevism, deny threats, and say the company violates the Working Agreement amid unemployment. Some union members from Medicine Hat work in the city and are affected.
The Evening News hints that General Currie should be appointed governor of Malta, soon to be vacant with Lord Methuen’s retirement. It notes Currie’s service and the current political climate, though details are uncertain and sources are not explicit.
Halifax reports the White Star liner Belgic entering the harbor at noon with 38 difnepe and 5,134 other ranks aboard. The Lanlent 2000 returning officers and the Canadian Expeditionary Force docked this morning, with Cadet Coppings of the Alberta Dragoons noted among the soldiers aboard and honored for a prior victory at Amiens.
Ottawa outlines conditions for provincial crown lands used for soldier homesteads. Shipments must be near timber country within twelve to fifteen miles of a railway or navigable waterway. The government will fund necessary clearing drainage and roads to aid settlers and may charge land improvement sums or auction land if settlers fail to meet terms.
Baris March 1 The peace commission says reparations to the Allied powers are nearly settled with Germany to bear a payment based on its ability. The study notes Germany's capacity to pay and projects the amount.
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