Times to Publish Eight Page Enlarged Issue
Arrangements have been completed for the enlargement of The Times to an eight page paper. The first issue of the enlarged sheet will appear on February 22.
08 Feb 1894
Page 1
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat Times
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1894
Page
1
Arrangements have been completed for the enlargement of The Times to an eight page paper. The first issue of the enlarged sheet will appear on February 22.
Medicine Hat General Hospital reports strong finances and self support after a year of work. The board credits territory residents for aid and leadership. Over the past three years the hospital treated 490 surgical cases with no deaths, a record few institutions match.
The Nor' Wester announces a policy of pure independence under W F Luxton, aiming to shape Canada’s west with a strong moral voice. Saskatchewan reports note sheep scab quarantines and cattle health, while Montana flocks await containment. The London Times highlights Canadian Northwest growth attracting immigrant interest.
Chas Chamberlain alias Richmond Bill, a noted Winnipeg bye election figure and alleged impersonator, was arrested on Yonge Street by Detective Burrows this afternoon. The Independent Labour Party in England will avoid contact with Anarchist and Socialist groups, preferring constitutional remedies. A Northern railway mail clerk, Patrick J. Duffy of Bathurst Street, Toronto, was arrested for stealing 520 dollars from a registered letter. A Hudson’s Bay Company officer set a record by traveling 350 miles in four days by dog train.
The annual meeting at Colter's hall featured reports from Secretary McWhirter Treasurer Finlay and Medical Superintendent Calder. Jno Nipstock urged thanks to newspapers and the Temperance hall, with a new board elected and a favorable financial outlook noted including $600 in balance clearance and 56 percent charitable work.
Beginning balance 1077.50 with Illness charity work. improvements of 882.48 completed including stable building and interior work. Furnishings 361768 provided, mostly paid leaving 11.65. Maintenance cost 6157.57, payments 6820.99, end balance 496.58. Total indebtedness 509.74, down from 107.50 in 1802, indicating hospital income for the year.
The auditors report the Medicine Hat General Hospital books examined and found correct in all particulars. They commend the Secretary and Treasurer for their satisfactory bookkeeping and note the assistance from the Secretary in auditing.
The Medical Superintendent J. G. Canpren presents the fourth annual report for the hospital year ending December 1898. It records 163 admissions, 12 outpatients operated, 193 treated, 154 male and 27 female indoor patients, 109 surgical indoor cases, 74 medical indoor cases, 4 maternity cases, 5 women’s surgical diseases, 16 children, 28 in private wards, peak census 27, average stay 32 days, and a 6.2 percent death rate. No operative deaths in three years total 490 consecutive operations. The report calls for infrastructure upgrades including improved sewage, larger kitchen range, enamel tubs, tile floor in operating theatre, improved hot water, and a hospital training school for nurses.
The Medicine Hat Times notes preparations to start a rival paper at the Hat and hints it will stay. It questions the Edmonton Bulletin’s influence and loyalty to Mr. Davin, suggesting the Times faces limited patronage and need for a broader field.
A local shopfront announces a varied stock of fresh candies and confectionery at Mrs Leonard's, inviting patrons to browse the sweet offerings and enjoy a quick treat.
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