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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
3
Danish exporters push into the British bacon market, outrunning Canadian producers. William Company notes Denmark increases bacon exports while Canadian hog production lags. Danish bacon enters cheaper, limiting Canada’s share as Danish prices and supply shift market dynamics.
Toronto physician Dr Chambers, lost near Eye Lake after a fishing trip, was found alive but weakened about 22 miles northwest of Atikokan. He had been without food or fire since he disappeared, discovered by two search party members amid a large regional effort including residents from Atikokan Fort William and Port Arthur.
Bulgarian officials accused of war crimes faced trial in Sofia as the crowd packed a specially tied theatre for the event. The chaotic atmosphere reflected mounting tensions over German collaboration and alleged malfeasance in state funds.
George Lore of the Bar U Ranch Calgary ships 47 carloads of cows and steers to the Chicago market. He believes Chicago offers the best price despite a 30 percent U S entry duty. Freight rates to Great Britain are prohibitive, spurring the U S cattle shipment experiment.
Twelve French military prisoners en route to Algeria to serve sentences from five to fourteen years were on the Strasbourg Marseille express when it derailed near Les Echets. Forty passengers died and 70 were injured. None of the prisoners were seriously hurt, but three gendarmes died and another was pinned under wreckage. The prisoners aided the wounded, surrendered, and were taken away for murder ensuing. Authorities study the case with the belief they may be pardoned in time.
Reuters dispatch from Simla reports that summary courts handling Moplal rebels have taken firm action. Eight hundred one prisoners have been committed for trial, 1 664 sentenced to two years imprisonment, 576 given terms from two to twenty months, and 19 acquitted.
Premier W. M. Hughes, speaking at Bendigo, voiced support for a Commonwealth wheat pool including all states. He invited growers to state their wishes. A Reuters report adds that the Commonwealth line of steamers may be made independent of political control, akin to the Commonwealth Bank.
The two week period ending September 16 shows a payroll increase with 680,274 employees reported for the week ending August 27, a net rise of over 11,000 from the prior fortnight. Railway car shops reopening drives the gain, though 15 groups show reductions totaling about 2,690 workers.
AC Emmert surveys Manitoba highways noting scattered maintenance, repeated regrading needs, and weed encroachment. Brandon district contest shows failures in construction and upkeep, with Sitton and Woodworth praised for progress. Calls for centralized provincial road system to improve transport efficiency and reduce costs.
Western editors argue centralized control of road work allows long continuous stretches to be bid by skilled contractors. Such a system would replace fragmented municipal control, reducing cost and logistics burdens from moving crews and equipment across many areas.
A Wellington dispatch reports Premier Massey told a deputation New Zealand will place an additional one million pounds in London for a special purpose. He stated he would not go to America for funds and would not break England relations. The report notes New South Wales seeks three billion pounds sterling in London and other US offers have not been accepted.
County Judge Watson ruled on a name change dispute involving Benjamin Trotzky who asked to become Benjamin Travers. The case reflects long running objections linked to a figure in Europe and centers on local business and identity concerns in Passaic New Jersey.
The Council proposes a new frontier for Upper Silesia linked to economic conditions with a 13 year plan. Experts would study measures to preserve economic life, railways, power supplies, and avoid broad tariff changes while maintaining the German mark as a flexible currency.
An international conference organized by the Geneva League of Nations discussed neutralizing the Aland Islands. A proposition by Prof Simon Askenazy, supported by the Polish delegate, urged Britain, France, and three other powers to barter Baltic territory and seek a compromise plan for the regional issue as decided by the League of Nations Council.
An oil lamp claimed to burn cleaner and brighter than gas or electricity has been tested by the U.S. Government and 25 universities. Inventor T. V. Johnson of Winnipeg offers a free trial and agency prospects, promising up to $500 per month with no experience or money needed.
Five amateur bandits held up the Bank of Hochelaxo about thirty miles away and were captured five and a half miles from the scene by a farmers posse led by A. Bhierer, bank manager. The loot, listed between 1009 and 1200 dollars, was recovered. Early reports suggested higher losses. The men identified themselves as Henry B. Quackenbust Shiney L. Roberts George Clarence W. Adams.
A woman identified as a gypsy was charged before District Judge MacKay in Port Arthur with obtaining money through witchcraft sorcery and enchantment. She pleaded guilty to all charges and was ordered to return the $135 she had taken from Joe Antony under Austrian pretences and with the province.
Montreal faces acute grain congestion as elevators at No 2 and Grand Trunk halt operations. About 22 grain ships from the Great Lakes wait in the harbor with full holds, while 13 hundred carloads and 10 thousand carloads are queued for the Grant Think and harbor elevators. Additional lake boats are expected, worsening the backlog and prompting concern from shipowners and traders.
London reports the Royal Institution of British Architects awarding the Grissel prize for the best mooring mast design. The Air Ministry shows strong interest and offers to nominate an expert to assist the prize committee.
Spanish forces fighting in Morocco defeated Moor resistance at Gourougou where rebels were quartered. The position was set ablaze with stelter and cantonimens burning in an immense bonfire as the Moors were driven back.
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