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03 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
1
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Edmonton March 1 Special to The News The third stage of the natural resources debate in the Legislature unfolded as D G Turgeon proposed a compromise resolution with James Weir backing the motion. The debate dragged with officials noting city charter amendments and government questions revealing liquor revenue gains. The session touched on curriculum representation and a $6 480 700 provincial debt total amid ongoing questions.
In a special general meeting the Montreal Builders' Exchange approved new maximum pay rates effective March 7. Unskilled laborers receive 49 cents per hour, carpenters 65 cents, bricklayers 90 cents, plasterers 76 cents, painters 66 cents, and cement finishers 60 cents.
Peking dispatch reports the Far Eastern Republic’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has sent a formal demand to Tokyo for a definite evacuation date of Siberian territory. The request arrives in a delayed report from February 27.
St Stephen New Brunswick report says John Itt, aged about 600 years, died yesterday when a motor truck skidded on a fee and overturned on the border road. The vehicle caught fire and Hart, pinned beneath the wreck, could not be freed before the flames engulfed the truck.
The Public Accounts Committee begins probing the province's demonstration farms after years of inaction. Led by PL ES Lessard the 44 member panel will examine public accounts amid a bid to show results before prorogation.
A heavy rain and wind storm swept Halifax Monday night causing likely damage across neighborhoods. Officials urge residents to stay indoors and avoid flooded areas while crews survey power outages and downed trees.
Roy and Francis Hutchinson were found not guilty of horse theft at the Court House as jurors delivered verdicts after a three hour and twenty five minute deliberation on Wednesday night.
Notice invites interested parties to communicate regarding a project to drill a deep hole in Medicine Flat district aimed at discovering deeper gas prospects. Contact Martin & Phillips for details by letter phone or in person.
New York on March 2 reports indictments by a special grand jury into an alleged building material combine. Forty individuals and seventy four corporations face charges in the cement trust investigation.
Medical Lake Washington reports numerous cow deaths from wire fragments in baled hay. Farmers like Whithe and Poser recount losses of multiple cattle. Proposals call for bale labeling of growers and balers to enable owners to seek recourse and safeguard livestock.
A wireless message from Soviet Russia encouraged Polish strikers to improve their condition and urged them to continue the strike to the bitter end, intercepted by the Polish authorities today.
A proposal has been submitted to the Canadian Government to grant preference to Jamaica citrus fruits over United States imports. The matter is being backed by the British Government.
The United Farmers of Ontario plan a Toronto cafeteria on King Street east near the U F C head office. Farmers would provide the food and service, promoting a producer in consumer ethos as they enter politics.
Victoria March 1 The British Columbia government is collecting data on land holdings by Japanese and Chinese residents. Farmers Institutes members urged the Legislative Agricultural Committee to address rapid acquisition of prime farmland by Orientals. The information gathering, endorsed to warn other provinces, may influence a revision of the Anglo Japanese treaty when reconsidered in 1923.
Rheumatism guidance emphasizes warmth and hydration. It claims uric acid from the bowels travels via blood and kidneys to cause joint pain, recommending four ounces of dhid Salts daily for a week to stimulate kidneys, noting its low cost and gentle cleansing effect.
Ottawa reports Romania could not meet the October 1 interest payment on the Canada loan and asks for an extension to April 11. Negotiations aim to settle the Canada claim with possible new payment terms. About 20.57 million dollars in export credits backed the 25 million dollar loan. interest due April 1 totals 1.472 million.
U F A AML members of Medlelve Hat Local U F A are asked to attend at City MHud on March Dith at 2 to elect delegates for the Provincial Convention on March 24.
The second annual conference of general superintendents and superintendents of the employment service of Canada will be held in Regina from March 8 to 10. A morning session will address labor problems with Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba delegates attending to discuss the issue. Delegates include Mitchell, Calgary. Patterson, Edmonton. Catanhonn, Cranbeller. Longworth, Lethbridge. Wsight, Mediline.
London dispatch reports Allied officials preparing a united reply to Germany on reparations. They insist Germany must honor treaty obligations and face immediate steps to enforce payments, with further talks and a redrafted document planned after expert briefings. Paris papers condemn Germany’s proposals as unacceptable, urging swift adjournment.
In Yarmouth Nova Scotia March 2 Canadian Press reports at the inquest into the murder of Capt. Perry a former master mariner killed on his doorstep brutal beating he endured half an hour in the yard while his daughter Eleanor and wife observed during a supper party Perry had feared foul play and told of two prior murder attempts involving poison and tampering with cedar steps
Windsor Ont March 2 the Canadian Press Advocating that the Canadian Manufacturers Association choose strong and irrespective of their party affiliations to represent them in the political scene John R R Law Recording Vice President of that organization speaking yesterday at the Ford Motor Company plant declared that the agrarian movement in Western Canada unless vigorously combatted spelled the end of industrial development in Canada Western Canada is being tiled with men who have no respect for British traditions and British policies Free trade with the United States is being urged
Washington AMfard report says the Senate adopted a house resolution for general repeal of war time laws on Monday night and sent it to Congress.
Mr. Wright of the Alberta Government Employment Bureau notes many farmers seek farm help as land-breaking begins at several points in the district.
The 1st Alberta Mounted Rifles held their first mounted parade yesterday afternoon with Capt. Harvey as parade commander. The march went from the Armory to the river flats for drill. another parade is planned for this afternoon.
Washington March 2 The condition of Representative Champ Clark Democratic leader of the House continues grave his doctor announced last night The report notes his illness and serious prognosis while noting his role as a leading figure in Congress.
New York March 2 Enrico Caruso who underwent a third operation yesterday for a small abscess in the buccal cavity was reported to be resting comfortably this morning. He slept well last night and appeared to suffer no ill effects from the procedure according to physicians.
The Garage belonging to the Gane ade Lad vod Irrigation Company burned at about one o'clock this morning causing a total loss of the structure and its contents. Two tractors and several engineers instruments were inside. Firemen delayed in containing the fire but saved St Hassard's residence nearby. Insurance covers nine thousand dollars through the Anderson Agency.
Officials announced the Porter Indiana wreck that killed 37 to 437 people was caused by the Michigan Central engineeer W S Long and fireman George F Block. Henry Shearer the general manager of Michigan Lines said the investigation found the two men to blame for the disaster on Sunday night at Porter.
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