04 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1919
Page
1
Reports from Berlin say on March 4 crowds seized stations as the Spartacists sought power. The workers council backed a state of siege by a bare majority, while independent Socialists and dissidents oppose the move and plan further meetings to decide next steps.
A Munich Soldiers and Workmen congress reports 8,000 business and professional leaders backing a general strike of non Socialist classes. They aim to pressure the radical government and show popular support for the National Assembly amid upheaval and threats to Weimar.
City council last night discussed veteran welfare, extension of the Mothers Act views, and a discharge proposal for soldiers. Aldermen approved a storefront extension under supervision, moved to aid utility payers with April settlement, and opened bids for a local tributary project while reporting fire and police activity and financial accounts.
D C Coleman Bent of the Canadian Pacific Railway says completing the Weyburn Lethbridge line would serve a grazing lease district but lacks sufficient traffic to justify the expense. He warns against diverting money and labor to a line he deems a luxury rather than essential.
The court opened with cases including Clarence Hutchinson accused of car theft from Verne Stone, shooting at Sam Johanson, and Campbell charged with stealing a heifer from Jas. F. Leonard. Nels Lindberg admitted stealing wheat. judge suspended sentence for good character and Health cited. Proceedings to resume early next week with Molarty advising Rasniysaedi on sedition charges.
Washington March 4 by a 214 to 41 vote the house adopted a resolution urging the peace conference to favorably consider the claims of Ireland to self determination. The measure goes to the senate where action before adjournment is unlikely.
Mr Milla the income tax representative explains tax provisions at the Board of Trade rooms. He clarifies deductions for patriotic fund payments to Alberta and war charities. Taxpayers who have not filed returns or are unsure of tax liabilities are urged to consult him today and tomorrow before filing in Calgary.
Seattle March 4 postal officials distributed news of the first mail carried by airplane across the national boundary between Canada and the United States. The mail, brought from Vancouver British Columbia yesterday by four motor airplanes, marks a historic air mail crossing over the boundary.
Ottawa March 4 Members of the Commons anticipate revival of interest in the debate on the address. Sponsors include Sir Sam Hughes Dr Michael Clayle of Red Deer Dr Edwards of Frontiere and Mr Paddow of South Renfrew. Hughes plans to discuss military overseas and domestic matters and the house will adjourn for Ash Wednesday with debate resuming Thursday. Western unionists meet Wednesday to consider tariff and Hudson Bay Railway completion urged by western manifest.
A Danish cabinet resigned Saturday amid a complex political crisis. The message from Copenhagen suggests the Social Democrats may push to abolish the landssting senate. Premier Count Zhale leads the Social Democrats in the reform push.
Washington reports a Republican filibuster in the Senate ends a noon session with the defeat of a $750,000,000 deficiency bill for railroad administration. President Wilson signaled no rush to call an extra session as work shifts to peace conference priorities.
A city police visit to a room in the Asginibola Hotel brought J. H. Lows before the magistrate this morning charged with having liquor in a place other than a dwelling. Found guilty he was fined $75 and costs.
A partial OCR fragment notes local patrol activity near Swope with references to a special patrol and theft concerns. The text mentions a stebba book of supplies and a planning timing, with implications of robbery risk and daily patrol commitments.
Odd readable fragments show a brief notice involving a person and place but critical details and names are missing, making full context unclear while preserving the core event of a public or legal notice from a historical newspaper page.
The text notes that overseas ships of various sizes must be refitted with engines regged or rebuilt before sale under admiralty rules. The admiralty will first register or inspect their engines to ensure compliance.
The New York ferry system, halted since January at the height of President Wilson era, shows only one ferry operating on the North River today. Officials report 16 000 boatmen affected as shipping work resumes at a standstill.
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