Legislature Debates Labor Parole and Hospital Costs
The week featured two central issues the Labor demand to free jailed MPPs Ivens Queen and Armstrong and the push to support a regional hospital. Edits to the resolution and ministerial remarks defended the judicial system while opposing parole for prisoners. A reader letter argues hospital costs are fair, highlighting lives saved and care for expectant mothers and the ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
A. E. Smith
Ivens
Queen
Armstrong
Norris
Ottawa
Farmer Independent Party
Labor Party
Dixon
Bayley
Messrs
Tupper
Haig
Farmers Independent Party
Geo A. Grierson
Clingan
Hospital By Law Vote Debated in Russell Letters
Letters from Russell Manitoba residents argue over funding for a permanent hospital. David Dunn urges immediate vote authority and equipment for the present facility. Gilbert A. Cope defends trusting the Hospital Board to avoid unnecessary spending, noting travel risk if patients must seek distant care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Post- Ste
Hospital By Law Vote Prompts Local Debate
A Russell resident urges support for a hospital by law voting March 8, arguing centralLocation aids five municipalities Foxwarren and Birtle consideration and that local care saves lives and money. He cites appendicitis saves and lower local death rates versus distant Winnipeg care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellice
Birtle
Foxwarren
Russell
Foxwerren
Winnipeg
Mary
Local booster laments adenoids costs and district care
J Pescott writes of health care costs in Winnipes district urging cost savings on medical procedures for children. He cites $120.09 for two adenoid operations versus $75 if treated in Russell, urging funds for tax relief and local services. He praises crops, sports, fairs, and the need to keep residents by offering best district facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipes
Russell
Forward Movement Peace Offering Receipts and Allocations
The Presbyterian Peace Thank-Offering reports 1920 receipts of 5.2 million dollars with 2.7 million paid by January 31. Half of the objective, 2.09 million, is distributed to Home Missions and Social Service 850000 Foreign Missions 400000 Pension Funds 875000 Theological Colleges 260000 Sabbath Schools and Young People's Societies 20000 Missionary and Deaconess Training Home 15000 Pointe aux Trembles Schools 10000 and deficits 86000. The third instalment is due in April 1921. Percy Hagel is reinstated by Manitoba Law Society to practice in Vancouver. War materials shipments from Germany to other countries may be prohibited by force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forward Movement
Presbyterian
Home Missions
Pointe aux-Trembles
Percy Hagel
Manitoba Law Society
Vancouver
Germany
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Canada
Hay
T Bastedo
Super
Sree
Titus
Union Bank OF Canada
J. Pescott
Watkins
Williams, Ennis and Everson Pianos
G Kippan
Russell, Man
Hay Gillespie
Japan
F. G. Elliot Decorator
Lesved
Joseph McIntyre
The
Banner
Mr. Ratenayer
Ratepayer
Winniper
St. Peter
H. Nelson
the Canner
Canner
Gilbert A. Cope Russell
Army and Navy Veterans
Russell Unit
Smellie
Main Street
L. V. Smith
A. H. Leech
Pres
C.F
Oddfellows’ Hall
W. H. Cookman
Warring
N. G
Birtle District
Stubbs & Pratt
Man
H. P. Reed
Manitoba
Lewis St. George Stubbs
L.L.B
John William Pratt
United Grain Growers’ Securi : Ltd
DR. Marquis
Toronto
H. C. Hodson
Curry Building
Postoffice
Miniota Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Company
General Animals of
Walter Hembroff
Life Insurance
A. S. Power
Excelsior Life
Florist
J. S. Warrington Russell
de la Mare & Russell Draymen
N. R. Park
Russell Clinic
M. D
William J. Bates
Walker F. Tisdale
C. M
Lecinaham Stock Russell
Wilson
Glen
Binscarth
Rossburn
A. R. McIntyre
Alfred Clee
Miss McMurtry
Russell Lodge
C. F. Hall
W. B. Amos
W. M
Queen of the West No
A. H. Leech, W. Pres
Crystal Rebekah Lodge No
I. OO. BD
R. Walker
At & P.m
LO. C. F. Hall
H. Madi
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