Fisher accuses muddlers of wrecking grand naval plan
Baron Fisher writes in the Times condemning the failed 612-ship armada scheme authorized by Lloyd George. He says Scapa Flow was unsurveyed in 1905 and mocks reactionaries who derided battlecruisers, urging reevaluation to avert future naval folly.
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Lloyd George
Baltic
Berlin
London
Baron Fisher
The
Times
Lord Fisher
Pegasus
Zanzibar
Union Congress Backs Nationalization of Coal Mines
In Glasgow on September 10 the Trades Union Congress endorsed coal mine nationalization by an overwhelming vote 4 478 000 to 77 000. The motion by miners' leader Robert Smillie supports government adoption of the Sankey report granting state ownership and joint control with miners having a voice. If rejected, a special congress may decide further action.
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EOI
Britior Hades Union Congress
Congress
Glasgow
Trades Union Congress
Robert Smillie
Coal Commission
Sankey
Local veterans plan Sunday demonstration in Riverside Park
A meeting of returned soldiers at the G W V A club discussed Dominion government rejection of a commission for a re establishment bonus scheme. President Bruce urged unity behind the committee and stressed the need to press for the plan and for an alien question settlement. Continued on Page Five.
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Calgary
G.W.V.A
Bruce
Sifton
Pres. Bruce
Aerial Flights Vision of Flight With Capt McCall
Enthusiasts may take to the air as Captain McCall plans flights in Medicine Hat. A wire from Calgary states he will arrive the night of September 12 or morning of September 13 and operate flights on the 13th. Interested parties should contact Captain Pingle for arrangements.
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Pingle
Calgary
McCall
Medicine Hat
Fingle
Miners Urged to End Strike by UMWA Leader
John L. Lewis acting president of the United Mine Workers of America warned in Cleveland that if the 26 000 Lackawanna and Hudson coal miners strike continues he will deploy the union to persuade the strikers to honor agreements and laws.
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Scranton, I'a
John L. Leads
United Mine Workers of America
Cleveland
Lackawanna
Kudson
Governor Coolidge Mobilizes Fourth Brigade in Boston
Boston Mass September 10 Governor Coolidge calls out the fourth brigade consisting of the 11th 17th and 18th regiments and the machine gun company of the 14th to report to duty immediately The move follows a police strike that left the city without organized protection and amid rising unrest and fears of anarchy in Boston. A firemen’s strike threat is voiced by Firemen’s Union President Daniel Leoney who says labor demands will be met and the police should exist.
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Boston
Mass
Coolidge
State Yard
Peters Forthwith
Daniel Leoney
Firemen’s Union
Russian Arrested for Bank Robbery in Alberta Trial
Vancouver reports Henry Picko vic a Russian was seized by immigration authorities and will be sent to Calgary with mounted police guards to face trial for the bank robbery at Okotoks Alberta on November 1, 1916. Niagara District Grape Growers Association formed with initial 300 members.
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Okotoks
Vancouver
Henry Pickovic
Calgary
Alta
Niagara District Grape Growers’ Association
Austrian Treaty Signed This Morning at Peace Conference
In St. Germany, Dr. Karl Renner, head of the Austrian delegation, signed the peace treaty with the allied and associated powers for the Austrian republic at 10 oclock this morning.
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St. Germany
Kurl Renner
Oelock
Gym Drive Postponed to September 20
The committee will delay fundraising for a gymnasium to allow better evaluation of building options. The drive is rescheduled for Saturday September 20, with encouragement from local organizations and citizens to support a solid financial plan.
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Vel
News Gym Fund Seeks Local Contributions
The News office invites public donations to establish a gymnasium in the city for children. Submissions should be marked Gymnasium Fund care of The News with contributor names. all gifts will be acknowledged by The News.
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Ibe
Simme
Symmasium Fund
Circular barn to hold 45 cattle with running water
A plan describes a circular barn to house 45 cattle. It includes running water in each stall for easy access and cleaning. The layout aims to improve animal care and farming efficiency.
Hughes condemns trade relations with Germany at federation meeting
Melbourne premier Hughes told a Nationalist Federation gathering that Germany is the best organized nation in the world for commercial war and warned that those seeking trade relations with Berlin must find another partner.
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Hughes
Melbourne
Federation
Germany
Admiralty Orders Fleet Reduction Across Home Forces
The admiralty ordered a reduction of two home fleet battleships and the fourth and fifth destroyer flotillas to reserve status starting September 1. The twentieth flotilla will be reduced after its Baltic service ends. The restructured fourth destroyer flotilla and second light cruiser squadron will be warmed up and join the Atlantic fleet.
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London
Admiralty
Baltic
Flagila
Stadron
Cold Storage Bill Moves Through House Committee
Washington dispatch reports the House Agriculture Committee favorably reported the first high cost control law proposed by President Wilson. The bill would require labeling of all food stored as cold storage with entry and exit dates stamped on every container.
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Washington
Wilson
House Agriculture Commission
Range horses starving in Montana reports say
Anaconda Montana reports indicate about 10000 range horses facing starvation in the Madison country. Prices to sell them range from 1 to 5 dollars per head to save the herd. The horses are ranch stock not wild and the range is burned out leaving ranchers unable to import feed at a heavy loss.
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Anaconda
Mont
Madicon
Epidemic blamed on soap shortage in Central Europe
Reports claim a soap shortage across Central and Postern Europe fuels a wave of contagious diseases affecting multiple regions. Authorities urge prudent hygiene and supply restoration to curb spread.
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Postern
Europe
Irrigation Resolution Prompts Alberta Board of Trade Action
The Medicine Hat board of trade debated a resolution urging the Alberta government to undertake a comprehensive irrigation scheme for all irrigable lands in the south eastern province. It cites drought, soil fertility, and potential river water supplies. J Chudleigh named delegate for an Edmonton irrigation conference.
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Board of Trade
Board
J . Chudleigh
Medicine Hat Board of Trade
Edmonton
Irrigation Survey Department
Dominion of ‘Canada
St. Mary
Medicine Hat
Irrigation Department
Dominion of Canada
Alberta
Chudleigh
Montana tillers seek record wheat crop in Beaverhead county
Dillon Montana September 10 Not daunted by the disastrous months just past Beaverhead county wheat farmers plan a larger acreage than ever before planted in the county The 1918 planting was already a record and this fall will exceed it Flax also sees a large increase according to local dry landers The News Want Ad column remains the iron window of the city.
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Dillon
Mont
Beaverleda
Public Works and Health Committee Chair G E Hotson
G E Hotson serves as chairman of the Public Works and Health Committee overseeing city projects and health measures. He guides policy discussions and coordinates with department heads on infrastructure and sanitation.
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G. E. Hotson
Public Works and Health Committee
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Prince OF Wales
Queens Park
Toronto
Guard of Honor
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Gall State Guard
QRIE
News Gym
TRRDE
U. S. House Agriculture Commission
Montana
Boft, Callsuon Govt
Citizens of
Medicine
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