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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
1
Ottawa opening of the national industrial conference focused on labor rights and collective bargaining. Adam C. Hay urged a 30 minute settlement to aid workers, noting a century of struggle. Senator Robertson urged fair press reporting to avoid misimpression of strife as delegates debated labor law needs.
Lieut.-Col. W. L. Price, counsel to the Commerce Board, complained at the Toronto inquiry that price and cost lists from J. A. Nelson were insufficient. He demanded all price and cost lists since June, noting only some original hand copies were provided. He cited hog product price drops from September 2 to 12 and a continuing market decline.
Albany report says evidence to indict the Big Five packers will be presented to a grand jury this week. United States Attorney Palmer notes unprecedented data on the giants’ activities amid a state federal cost of living conference led by Governor Smith. He adds that public anger could drive a verdict of conviction once a jury is convened.
Dayton Ohio Sept 18 Major R W Schroeder flying a Supere machine with observer reached 29 000 feet per official announcement from Captain T Patterson of McCook Field. The aviator surpasses his prior 78 200 foot flight and again sets a world record.
The city yesterday welcomed Capt. M. Taylor M. C as the new chief of police. he brings five years with Calgary police and four years military service, and he is a Scotsman by birth.
In Pittsburg on September 18 the National Committee for Organizing Iron and Steel Workers said further talks with United States Steel Corp failed and that the only hope is to strike until the company agrees to meet worker representatives.
At Ottawa's industrial conference yesterday, F Parnell of Winnipeg said employers largely favor a minimum wage for women and minors. William McKenzie of Vancouver hotels cited $7 weekly averages, noting unions crushed and workers kept on charity while others earn $4. Vancouver restaurants offer $17 for experienced workers and hotels pay $8 with higher efficiency demands. B Thompson of Vancouver argued beginners at $14 weekly is excessive.
GN Houston irrigation engineer of the Interior Dept will visit Calgary with Board of Trade members to review proposed irrigation schemes for the Seven Persons area. The delegation aims to assess potential projects and funding during the tour.
In Hamilton Ontario last night an auto driven by Thomas Welc collided after a smash between Hamilton and Oakville near Mount Hamilton between Port Nelson and Burlington. Mrs T Webb was killed and Mrs John Hunter Hamilton Schoolteacher was seriously injured.
A sharp Tuesday night storm dropped .83 inches of rain in the district. No damage reported though several houses lost electric light service briefly.
Washington report notes President Wilson telegram from Dunsmuir condemning any organization of police forces to pressure the public. He says such action should not be countenanced or permitted and urges local authorities to oppose it.
Vienna report cites inter allied mission that Romanians have agreed to return materials seized in Hungary and accept the Peace Conference distribution decision. The claim lacks independent confirmation.
Detroit railway convention endorses the Plumb Plan for railway operation while a resolution urging prisoners released under the Kap i onage act and draft evaders to help under that act failed of adoption.
Paris reports via Zurich that former crown prince Frederick William of Germany has returned to his native country with renewed speculation about his whereabouts.
The Prince of Wales will arrive at 9 a.m. Friday Oct 3 and tour Riverside Park to inspect veterans and Boy Scouts before receiving the city address. He will then go to Medicine Hat Potteries to see natural gas demonstrations, with a brief stop near the Armoury gas well.
Paris reports Italy imposes a naval and military cordon around Figure to starve the city held by Capt Gabriel D Annunzio. Food supplies for Fiume are low as efforts block stores entering the city. Geneva notes D Annunzio remains in control despite Italian government orders. British and US contingents face jeers in Fiume while the French stay in barracks.
Ottawa September 16 Canadians urged to settle domestic labor issues before tackling Europe. John Bruce Toronto labor spokesman called for unity in Canada's labor laws and urged a spirit of fellowship to make conference deliberations productive. The conference limited voting by committee delegates and formalized arrangements for the third group representing agriculture civil service G W V A and public interests.
Provincial police raided a gambling joint at Redcluft on Sunday night. They arrested the keeper and four others. The keeper was fined 90 dollars plus costs and the four others 20 dollars plus costs after appearing before the Justices at Suffield.
The steamer Westeravada struck a mine off Terschelling lighthouse on the Dutch coast. The crew abandoned ship as the vessel slowed and began to list. Lloyds received a telegram reporting the incident on September 16.
Five masked men bound and gagged mail clerks aboard the Ocean Limited near Harlaga and robbed the mail car of about 75 000 dollars in paper money and silver from Montreal to Halifax. The train escaped to St Thomas and Cap St Ignace where authorities pursued the robbers believed to have headed toward the United States. One clerk, E Hene, suffered nervous shock. posse efforts are under way across St Thomas and Day St Ignace.
Persistent rumors in Santaglo Chile claim Augusto B. Leguia, president of Peru, was assassinated on Tuesday. Dispatches to Peru’s Foreign Ministry from Iquique report the rumor widely believed there.
The Farmers Sun editorially criticizes W Flo Connor of the board of commerce for threatening an injunction to halt milk price increases. It argues he may have the power to block higher prices but cannot compel farmers to sell at an unprofitable price.
A meeting of trade unionists at the Labor Hall Becker Block at eight tonight aims to form a Medicine Hat branch of the Dominion Labor Party. All trade unionists are urged to attend and help organize the new party presence.
Police report several complaints about children throwing stones at lamps and injuring peers. Parents are urged to caution children. authorities say they prefer voluntary compliance but will make examples if the mischief continues.
Nicholas Asmussen president of the North Waterloo Independent Reform association was nominated Saturday to carry the party banner in the upcoming provincial elections in Waterloo Ontario.
Bank clearings for this week reach 463 792 dollars, up from 421 133 last week and 404 149 for the same period last year. The figures indicate growth in activity vs prior week and year.
Local resident Jasph Bruce reports a sunflower reaching 144 feet 3 inches in height at 534B Princess Avenue. Neighbors challenge readers to equal or beat the towering plant in a neighborhood contest.
New York September 18 Cardinal Mer cier archbishop of Malines and prime of Belgium was made an honorary citizen of New York. From arrival from Baltimore to his return to archbishop Heyes residence crowds showed wide devotion across faiths and creeds to the Belgian church leader.
The list shows multiple donors and amounts to the News Gymnasium Fund. Contributors include Begg McLarly Evans A Thompson Hodges Electric News Pub Co Monarch Theatre Rainbow's Book Store Master Leonard McCombs and Beaver Lumber Co among others. Several entries show small amounts like 10.00 and 20.00 with numerous names and firms.
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