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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1923
Page
1
Kuhnouton March 7. Alberti's 19235 budget undergoes Cone treatment as the government aims to trim opulent estimates. Current indications suggest the year’s figures will not be released until late next week as Premier Greenfield and colleagues finalize the draft and send it to the printer.
An official account from March reports fighting near Cahirstyeen County Kerry with one Free State officer and three soldiers killed and two wounded while five irregulars died and two were wounded. A separate blast at Beresford Place destroyed the income tax office, killing Detective Patrick Kelly and damaging nearby property.
The annual meeting of the shareholders of Community Oil Wells Ltd. will be held at eight o'clock this evening in the city hall. Reports will be presented, directors elected, and Roy Lebkicher will address the structure and formation in the Many Island Lake oil field.
Coroner Dr. Boyd announced that no inquest will be held into the death by self injury of John D Martel and the murder of his wife, stating the inquiry is unnecessary. The News reports the coroner’s official position.
Several departments see reduced appropriations for the year with two exceptions, the Provincial Police and Mothers' Allowance units resisting cuts. Mothers' Allowance spending has risen sharply since 1919, from 30,472 to 161,284.59 in 1920, then 207,143.82, and 250,000 last year, while municipalities must match government contributions for eligible families.
The appeal motion in the death sentence case of Emilio Picarello and Florence Lasandra for Constable Lawson’s murder at Coleman was postponed to Friday morning. Defense attorney C Leduc cited difficulty obtaining lower court records. The court ordered the hearing to proceed Friday to set a date for appeal.
Sir John Willison told a Toronto young men's club that Western Canada’s problems should be viewed as national issues rather than sectional concerns. He urged unified action to address regional challenges affecting the country as a whole.
A special two member committee in Edmonton reports petitions for the Temperance Act are in order under the Direct Legislation Act. The report mirrors a 1914 stance that led to a referendum, though opposition in the house weighs against a costly vote of over 200000.
London reports Sir Phillip Lloyd-Greame states in the house that British emigrants in 1922 numbered 174,096 and immigrants 68,026. He notes pre war emigration figures are unavailable but estimates annual total emigration from 1909 to 1922 averaged about 256,000. The piece ends with a classified ads pitch.
The Canadian National Parks Commission protects many sites including Ile aux Noix Fort once Champlain named in 1609. Located twelve miles below Lake Champlain and ten miles from the U S border, the extensive fort now stands obsolete and kept for its historical value.
A special board backed by the attorney general has suspended the $1 weekly minimum for women in manufacturing industries laundries dyeing and cleaning hops stores and mail order houses until September 1. The 14 a week standard for female workers in hotels restaurants rooming houses and personal service jobs remains set to take effect April 1 with probationary and apprenticeship rules also starting then.
Advices from Angora say the Turkish National Assembly rejects the Lausanne treaty as contrary to the National pact. It authorizes continued negotiations under three conditions: Mosul settlement, independent financial and administrative matters, and immediate evacuation of occupied territories after peace. The assembly declines responsibility if powers demand acceptance of the treaty.
Michigan legislature lower house rejects the capital punishment measure by a 51 to 46 vote. The action ends the bill for this session.
Ottawa reports a coming redistribution of federal seats allocating four new constituencies to Alberta. It is expected Medicine Hat, Kew River, East Calgary and Red Deer will be carved from existing seats, shaping the province's electoral map.
Berlin reports February cost of living up 1.36 percent over January with the official index at 645 versus 1120 last month. Foodstuffs rise 13 percent and clothing 117.86 percent.
The export of intoxicating liquor from Alberta is forbidden after March 15 except by licensed brewers and distillers. A proclamation by the governor general enforces the ban, under an act limiting export to provinces with prohibited imports.
The council will meet on Friday March 9 in the Labor Hall Becker Block at p.m. sharp. All delegates to the council are requested to be present.
A prominent Idaho Washington group funds a geologist visit to Many Island Lake oil prospects. He reports favorable signs and an expected Dakota sands drill within 300 feet. If the report holds, thirty investors will bankroll a rig at Many Island Lake and plan a second rig later.
W C C Smith issues a public correction from Ehnonten March 4 1923 regarding misquotations about his stance on railway construction. He clarifies he opposed provincial funding for new lines until finances improve and reiterates support for Leader Pashley and CPR CN lines to Medicine Hat. He requests equal publicity to rectify the误 impression created by earlier quotes.
London March 7 Can Pres cable Edgehill Liverpool by election results topple the government’s position. Labor's J. Nayves defeats Conservative candidate Wilds 10 100 to 2 50 in Edgehill, Liverpool, amid Tory strength and a sudden shift in parliamentary seats.
In Lathbridge on March 6 the jury viewed the scene where the body of Bileny U Weldstrum was found at Orien. The inquest was adjourned until March 18 amid suspicions of foul play.
Edmonton report notes Greenfield and cabinet allies were voted down 29 to 17 on second reading of the Chiropractors Bill. The measure aimed to restrict practice to licensed chiropractors and require exams, pending university oversight. Debate showed broad cross‑party division as government members sought to proceed despite opposition.
Sedmonton March special to The News notes Mr Mitchell proposes a House resolution protesting government side grouping into committees to study department work. He argues the scheme favors government supporters and is unfair and partisan, not in public interest.
Clarkson inquidor of Aew Theatres prepares to advertise assets for sale while promising the ongoing operation at the Treaties will not be affected.
Premier Greenfield and cabinet members faced questions after newspapers revealed the Minimum War Board had suspended the April 1 wage order for women in all industries, with the board claiming it remains independent and a statement drafted by Walter Stuitten.
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