06 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 06, 1917
Page
1
City minutes recount gas plant concerns at the Isolation hospital caretaker wage raise, fire adjusters, and police uniform costs while Aldermen push for gas wastage fixes, exclusive Stampede handling, and joint probes into alleged abuses as Calgary region routines unfold.
Reports from Paris to Ottawa and London on March 6 describe continued fighting around Courieres Wood Douaumont and along the Somme. British and German raids feature artillery duels and aerial bombardments with casualties and prisoners reported on both sides.
Last night the council considered a proposed eight street blocks heating and lighting system with C P R crossing, discussed a remission request on police fines and tax increments, and agreed to take over the Children’s Shelter while exploring public lavatories with the Board of Trade.
The trial of men accused of conspiring to murder Prime Minister Lloyd George and Arthur Henderson begins at the Old Bailey before Judge Lon. Prosecutors outline allegations of a planned assassination connected to wartime politics and the War Council.
A daytime blaze at the Coquahaltia Hotel in Hope, six miles east of Vancouver, destroys the old frame building. Thirty occupants, twenty two escape in night clothes after leaping from upper floors. Victims include Tom Wilson Dominion Government Fruit Inspector, Bert Ready, Robert Campbell, Thomas Taylor, and Tom Keho. Hotel is a total loss and uninsured.
The court, led by Justice Ives, convened with jurors J A Bell A D Grant G W Parker J A Frimble W Worth and W Armstrong. The case of Kotow charged with rape opened, with Prosecution by W A Beleg and Defense by R B Davvid. Complainant Bop Shhima testified detailing alleged acts and room arrangements, followed by corroboration from Mike Schilmar. Court adjourned for 2 o'clock as a formal ceremony welcomed C J Wilson to the bar before Mr Justice Ives.
In New York on March 6, Dr. C Halla pr Chakraberty Bindoo physician and Dr Ernest Skinner were arrested for conspiring to set up a military expedition against India. They allegedly plotted an invasion via China under the direction of Nazi tools. Two others confessed some involvement in the plan as authorities investigated the case.
A garbled clipping mentions a German national and another person implicated in a plot targeting factories. Names such as Nid Matehy and Frite Koll appear, with reference to an arrest yesterday and an unidentified second suspect.
Fragmentary report from Winnipeg states a North Winnipeg member complained of an insult in the Legislature during last night session. The exact words and context are unclear due to damaged text.
Adam Niegel of Seholer, held by BNWMP, is charged with causing the death of his wife who died under unclear circumstances on January 28, 1917. He appeared before Inspector Shoebotts at Mountid Police Office. trial postponed to Monday March 12 as prosecution readiness lagged. Remanded.
The Vienna ambassador issues a reply as Britain and Austria discuss changing positions on the issue. The article notes ongoing talks and references official responses amid shifting stances in a tense diplomatic exchange.
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