02 Mar 1923
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1923
Page
1
Washington officials warn that hostilities could break out at any moment as French advances in the Ruhr escalate tensions. Reports from Essen note jailings of local officials and French demands amid sabotages and fines imposed on towns in the occupation zone.
Duncan Marshall, Canadian Commissioner of Agriculture, in London, aims to arrange an east coast English port to receive Canadian cattle this spring. Four UK ports Glasgow Birkenhead Manchester have approval to receive Dominion cattle as the embargo ends. The Castilian will bring the first shipment to Glasgow around April 1.
Judge Malet in Toronto denounced current policy, arguing to bar marriage for men and women unfit, and contrasted government focus on farming with neglect of safeguarding future citizens. He warned lawmakers must improve the human stock as vigorously as agricultural stock, noting advertisers target The News columns.
Boxing and wrestling events begin this evening at 5 15 as part of the Alberta Amateur Championships. The schedule promises seating before the start and the arena expects strong spectator turnout.
A 20 year old Naval Bank clerk Ernest Lorenz was shot late Wednesday night near his widowed mother's home. Police pursue clues to identify the offender. An inquest into the murdered youth is planned for tomorrow. Lorenz had worked at the bank about six months and had no known enemies.
New York reporter Nicholas Apostle leaped into Niagara Falls dying over a Bulldog he loved, his brother stated. Elm Creek, Minn. named S. W. Pearson city engineer of Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
In today’s police court G Zuawa was fined ten dollars and costs for being intoxicated and O Sanczuk fined twenty five dollars and costs for indecent exposure on a public street.
Milan reports Lenciti Serratti a Socialist member of the chamber of counties and Avaviti director was arrested on conspiracy charges. He had dismissed the old Avaviti staff and named a new communist team after a Moscow visit, while the former staff resisted and threatened to eject the new editor.
In Edmonton the question of private members forming committees to study government departments is debated. After the 1922 session committees surfaced at various times to review departmental records, provoking government concern. Bow Valley MP Mitchell pressed for names of these committees and for confirmation of any official announcement, but received noncommittal replies. He threatened a resolution if more detail was not provided.
In a sustained assault, anti Free State rebels led by de Valera destroyed the home of Sir Horace Plunkett after failing to raze it on the first night. They returned the next day, set more fires, and completed the destruction of the house.
Judgment for the plaintiff for $3 069 and costs was given by Sir Justice Simincus in the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon in the case of Cook versus Veravtepad. The decision followed findings that the defendant signed a 22 000 promissory note and that the money was tied to a confidence game, with the money not to be used for buying or selling shares. The article details the tangled negotiations and witness testimony surrounding the loan and security arrangements, including references to McFarland and Moose Jaw.
In Windsor Ontario March 2 Liberal Albert I Kealy defeats Conservative Lieut Cok Robinson for North Essex seat. Mealy leads by about 1167 votes with rural areas delivering large majorities while Windsor and Walkerville swing to Robinson by roughly 1500. Urban towns aid Healy as analysts forecast effects on government majority.
Malmonton March 2 The News reports Mills withdrew a resolution calling for committee action after a heated debate. He pressed for an opposing inquiry noting railway ministers had not refused the proposed measure. The House paused with a division expected and proceedings continued on other business as members prepared for further discussion.
Two cargoes of steel from Chicago arrived for the Canadian Farm Implement Co. Ltd. and are being unfolded at the Aberfa Foundry and Machine Co. Ltd plant, signaling continued industrial activity.
Edmonton settles weekly half holiday for store clerks after council compromise backed by a strong majority. The plan allows stores to close at noon on Wednesdays during specified months, with six o clock openings on other days except statutory holidays. Premier Greenfield returns to duty as tax talks continue and provinces assess revenue outlook. Local weather across cities notes varying conditions from cloudy to clear.
The firm Martin & Phillips announces they will not be responsible for any debts incurred by the company while the partnership existed. Public notice filed with the International Supply Company states nonliability for future obligations.
Shareholders gather at City Hall for the Medicine lint Pereleum Co. Ltd annual meeting. Secretary W D Blair reports the company is in good condition and intends a capital increase to 75 000 to fund drilling. Pratt states drilling paused February 5 at 50 feet and will resume soon. Fifteen directors reelected with seven added by ballot, including A B Cook J Smeaton RL Sedboy Tinpie Pineie G Stockwett RooD Sapith TE Rele Moore Calgary OL My Wahl Prelate Sask. and Wl MM eyrer Leader Sask elected as new directors by acclamation.
Joesph Marvin KOC was reported in critical condition in Vancouver on March 2. He remained unstable through the day with grave doubts about his recovery in the next hours.
Community Oil Wells Limited reports wells in the Many Island district down to about 2200 feet. The formation shows promise with a deepening basin as workers note ongoing drilling and reduced immigration figures from the United States last month.
London reports naval estimates due for presentation in the House of Commons within days. The measures are expected to show a reduction from last year with a net decrease of 17.9 million pounds on the estimates.
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