16 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 1922
Page
1
Britain asks overseas dominions to aid grand masquerade as closing night promises a bigger spectacle. Rotary’s community Karnival earns praise for magnitude and success with strong patronage, dancing pavilion attractions, and a large final masquerade night expected to top opening.
Ottawa reports that Welsh coal imports have about 10 percent less ash and 10 percent more carbon than Pennsylvania anthracite. Samples tested by mining officials indicate Welsh coal delivers 17 to 19 percent greater heating properties in Canadian use.
In Beirut a 14 year old girl Ruth Manogla died after swimming to the edge of a dangerous whirlpool to rescue three boys carried beyond safety ropes during a Mediterranean bathing incident. She collapsed from overexertion before a lifeboat could reach the rock.
London reports a revived rumor of a general election in October with Manchester as a possible focal point. Labor officials deny the reports, though the Evening Chronicle maintains the rumor is correct.
Holdup men raided an East Side saloon in Buffalo on September 16 firing at the floor to force customers to line up. After looting the till they crashed through a front window when the door was found locked. Police and a railroad detective pursued them to a yard and captured one suspect within half an hour.
The Con cessions Committee notes a doll rush that outstrips supply for display only. W Radcliff president of the Rotary club says winners tonight will receive a receipt with name and address, and dolls will be delivered within a week to homes.
A New York Trust Company announced the shipment of 500000 in gold coin to the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Montreal. This marks the first gold movement to Canada since the armistice and follows a renewed strength in Canadian exchange.
A fire in New Orleans on September 16 destroyed five blocks of wharves and warehouses along the Mississippi riverfront with damages estimated over 5 million dollars. About 40 boxcars carrying merchandise were lost. The German freighter Elsa Hugo Stinnes caught fire but escaped into the river before major damage occurred.
Toronto report from September 16 notes the Ontario government expects profits from race tracks this year to reach 3,036,212 dollars, per the Toronto Telegram. The piece outlines government rationale and revenue impact.
News asks attendees at the Kommunity Karnival to register their names and the character they portray such as Buffalo Bill Queen of Sheba Charlie Chaplin Charley's Aunt Freckles Theda Bara Matter Jeff or others. If missed contact Monday with name and character for publication.
London says a secure permanent freedom of the Dardanelles is vital and worth exertion. In Smyrna a catastrophic fire kills thousands and devastates tens of thousands of buildings. Refugees, hunger, and pestilence strain the city as U S sailors aid survivors.
London reports Great Britain invites Canada and other dominions to send contingents to defend the Near East neutrality zone. A note is also sent to Roumania Yugoslavia and Greece urging participation. Ottawa officials say no invitation has been received by the Prime Minister or Defence Department.
A local notice invites readers to hear the Big Sunny Klown Band at city hall corner at 7 15 pm then Dotys corner and G W V A corner. Band leader Jack Schneider asks bandsmen to gather at the city hall council chamber by 6 45 pm.
John H. Clark, cashier for the Atlantic Gulf and West Indies Petroleum in Tampico, Mexico, was seriously wounded while his Mexican chauffeur was killed when six bandits held up their car and robbed them of 42 600 pesos.
Open air Kangaroo Kourt closes big night with swift fines for odd offenses. Names like Tom Penhale Charlie Twaites Posty Jardine and Jim MacArthur appear among lighthearted penalties. Geordie Caldwell and Ashton Andrews feature in comic exchanges while C. S. is noted to work tonight.
Detroit September 16 Henry Ford began closing his big industry in protest against high coal and steel prices. When the last shift leaves tonight about 100000 workers will be idle for an indefinite period. Five Detroit area plants and many assembling stations nationwide suspend operations. Ford Motor Company of Canada will remain open and will not close at this time.
Azx international cooperative creating the world police conference came into being today. Membership consists of heads of city police departments in the United States. A committee was appointed to devise a secret confidential code for the world organization.
Belfast reports a clerk at Ulster military HQ absented himself with four teen documents tied to Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson plans. Officials issued a warrant for the clerk after a leave of absence and missing files. authorities suspect the thief crossed into free state territory.
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