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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1923
Page
1
Edmonton reports Alberta Government posts a 1922 deficit of 1.91 million dollars, adding to 1921’s 2.12 million shortfall for a combined two-year total near 4 million. Public accounts show revenue 9.32 million, spending 11.24 million, with estimates calling for 14.47 million revenue.
Returns this week total 285 713 dollars. Last week 277 217 dollars. Comparable week last year 346 977 dollars.
Ottawa reports the death of Sir Walter Cassels judge of the Exchequer Court of Canada died shortly after seven o'clock this morning. He was born in Quebec 77 years ago.
A series of blasts and a fire destroyed a building in Atlantic City revealing what police call New Jersey s largest distillery since prohibition. Police say 28 stills were found and the owners fled, investigators report.
Thomas and Tibbs, a mas aviator and Captain Theodore Tils, have been missing since Friday after departing Bimini by seaplane en route to Stuart. Rescue efforts continued as officials deem them lost at sea amid ongoing search efforts.
Duncan Marshall, Canada’s agriculture minister, toured northern England and said the new Animals Bill will let Canadian cattle into Britain within a month. Manchester traders expect 25 000 to 30 000 cattle to reach the market this spring, praising the embargo removal after decades of effort.
Six enlisted men of the Asiatic Fleet were burned to death when a boiler exploded in the battle room of the Jtul Lert near Manila.
A mysterious fire destroyed a $9000 grain elevator owned by International Elevator Co in Sweet Grass Montana last night. The blaze started in the driveway after nine o clock, spread quickly, and threatened two adjoining elevators filled with wheat oats rye and flax. The Great Northern freight engine sounded the alarm drawing the town out to fight the blaze. insurance covered the loss and manager James Purcell said some wheat may yet be saved.
Calgary records show the Royal Commission on pensions and re establishment delays push Calgary inquiry to Tuesday March 6. Memorial hall hosts six appointed witnesses from G W V A Amputation and Tubercular Veterans groups as evidence from province is organized for presentation.
In New York on March 1 raw sugar rose to 558 cents per pound, the highest level since 1920. Costs and freight priced at 740 for centrifugal, for March shipment, reflecting urgent market tension and rising futures.
British dock workers haul solid gold bricks aboard ships headed for London the money centre of the world. Financiers affirm London's leadership in global commerce remains secure despite attempts to challenge it.
Edmonton report on March 9 describes a heated legislative debate led by George Mills asking the government to complete 5.6 miles of the A and W Railway to Fort McMurray. Liberal supporters argued extensions require proven traffic and industrial development, while government ministers warned against provincial spending unless self sustaining. The house faced a likely division on Mills' resolution.
Edmonton dispatch reports Prof. McGibbon, Alberta government appointee, urging against creating a provincial or any other general loan bank. He argues banks will serve developing Alberta as farmers gain capital and calls for bank policy revisions aligned with provincial needs.
Edmonton March 1 Special to The News reports that McGibbon recommendations against a provincial bank provoke furore among farmers allied with George Bevington. U F A members criticize the government spending on the report and press for discussion in the Legislature.
In Edmonton the Legislature debated whether the government distributed printed public bills to some members or outside supporters before others. R C Marshall cited a case where a bill not yet printed was reportedly circulated to one party, prompting sharp exchanges among MPs about fairness and government procedures.
Comrade C G MacNeill Dominion secretary treasurer of CGWVA and Dominion Veterans Alliance will speak at the local G W V A club rooms Saturday. He accompanies the Royal Commission touring the Dominion and will also visit the Thai area. After Calgary he travels to Lethbridge to address veterans there on Sunday.
Mayor George H Webster warns Canadian Western Natural Gas that Calgary will cancel the current supply agreement if a Redcliff allied deal agreeable to the city is not reached by March 8. He met with H B Pearson to press for progress and noted three months have passed since December's contingent plan.
Mayor Huckvale departed for Calgary with Mayor Duggan Commissioner Yorath and Mayor Webster to press the province for more equitable motor license treatment for cities. The conference also covers widows pensions and the city act as topics of discussion.
East Orange New Jersey March 1 Canadian Press Rev George B Lawson once known for his two prayer brides is denied entry as leader of a semi religious community. After arranging to bring 100 families to Alberta he received a Canada Immigration letter signed by F C Blair stating the department does not favor community settlements and cannot offer encouragement to the enterprise.
A man believed to be a rebef from New York City tossed money and papers at a bank and leaped into the American Falls at 1 PM in Niagara Falls Ontario. Eyewitnesses saw the act but could not avert it. search teams are now looking for the body.
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