13 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
1
Berlin reports nineteen entente airplanes were shot down on the Franco Belgian front. German forces also say they confront Odessa with Austro Hungarian troops massed. Uproar over Russian matters and U S war plans dominate a tense March 13 dispatch.
Private advices from Ottawa indicate Lord Beaverbrook’s propaganda committee for Canada will be led by Major General Mirae with Lord Northcliffe and Robert Donald among directors. The group includes Col John Buchan and Sir William S, plus Sir Roderice Jones as deputy of allied and foreign propaganda. Major General A. J. Mekae, former quartermaster general of Canadian forces, heads the department’s executive end.
A March 12 report details education legislation requiring nonresident high school pupils to pay 10 cents per day toward their education with the district and government each contributing an equal amount, roughly 40 cents per pupil per day. The bill also sets a minimum salary for attracted teachers and requires every town to employ at least one medical doctor for school inspections each term. The measure includes provisions for medical dental and surgical treatment and other amended school ordinances.
Last night the Agricultural Society directors decided to cancel the Spring Show due to late planning and poor winter conditions. They cited conflicting dates with nearby events, lack of a show manager, and advertising delays as reasons, with a motion carrying to call off the Spring Show.
The interior minister announces a new homestead regulation broadening eligibility and lease terms. It applies to entrants in naval and military service and to those engaged in various forms of labor, with provisions for leasing unpatented lands if the entrant dies or is disabled.
A notice calls all members and canvassers of the Victory Lonny committee to meet tomorrow night at S Oelock News Aire. Attendance is important and all are urged to be present.
The remains of Nelson were carried to a Masonic service at St George's Anglican Church in Banff on Sunday. A graveside Masonic service followed under L. Ss Crosby with many Masons and friends in attendance. Numerous attendees and pallbearers listed, with the deceased laid to rest at the foot of the Rockies.
A Magisterial court jailed Toronio Mateh and Gailey Cleartpe for three months on the jail farm after they made statements denigrating soldiers. Capt Bailey, cited for remarks at a prohibition convention, claimed ninety percent of trenches troops were drunk on Christmas Day.
The Orange Order met in Calgary for the annual convention of the Grand Lodge of Alberta with Grand Master Revo Mob. Wright of Wetaskiwin presiding. He delivered the annual address as reports from the grand secretary and grand treasurer were to follow this morning. A separate note mentions a Lone Island magistrate ruling on marital duty and parental ties.
Edmonton March 12 The attorney general introduced a bill establishing a small debts court. Details are pending but it is understood that justices of the peace police magistrates and district court judges will be empowered to try cases in this court with jurisdiction limited to debts under 40 00.
New York March 13 Archibald Roosevelt son of Theodore Roosevelt has been wounded in action with American forces in France. A cablegram was received today at the White House office confirming Young Roosevelt in captain.
London reports three zeppelins joined last night’s raid over England with one aircraft dropping four bombs on Hull causing damage and casualties as authorities assess the attack’s impact.
The all Russian congress of Soviets, convened to ratify the peace with Germany, has postponed its opening to Thursday March 11. The move affects schedule and attendance for the session in Moscow.
The notice urges support for the Red Cross by subscribing at a rally. It questions if the campaign will meet the required funds to sustain wartime relief work and honors soldiers fighting in Europe. Collectors are encouraged to be met cheerfully and contribute to the cause.
The anonymous statement from Armstrong indicates efforts to settle a Rosedale dispute. District officials report progress in the operation, with a focus on car movement and anticipated actions at the soonest opportunity.
Ottawa reports an interim wartime accord granting complete reciprocity of port privileges for fishing craft between Canada and the United States. The agreement, first fruit of a zonal joint commission, aims to reduce delays and boost fish production for both nations.
At Alexandra Elm and Connaught the board debated a pupil teacher salary raise for Mrs White and the resignation of G Cromie. J. Lawson sought Kim St janitor reinstatement, Bellamy opposed keeping vacancy open. Riverside janitor pay rise referred to the building committee.
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