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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Aug 01, 1924

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Liberal Nominee Malcom MacGougan Chosen in Okotoks

Liberals in Okotoks nominate Malcom MacGougan as their candidate opposing Minister George Hoadley in the Greenfield Government. MacGougan, a Scotch Canadian born 1880, has bank and farming experience and moderate local support cited by Liberal organizer Edward C. Fisher criticizing Greenfield tax and debt records.

Calgary Liberals Okotoks Malcom MacGougan George Hoadley Greenfield Mal Roupan Angus Macintosh Edward McLeod Malcolm MacGougan Glencoe Middlesex County

Pure White Bear Captured Alive in Victoria Park

Victorfia reports a pure white bear of the species Ursus Kermodel, the only known captive, captured by Indians and brought to Beacon Hill Park. The animal, worth thousands, resides in Victoria under police custody at Beacon Hill Park.

Victorfia Victoria Beacon Hill Park Gribble Setland Queen Charlottes

Hamilton Man Autoed Through City On Trip

William Perkins of Henson Orrark stopped in Hamilton today to fix a front spring on his Champion Overland. He and his wife travel with their son from Calgary, having covered over 4090 miles with only routine gas and oil expenses and praise the car’s comfort and ruggedness.

William Perkins Henson Nallon

Dublin Strikers Cut Off Citys Electricity

Dublin municipal workers began a strike threatening a six shilling weekly wage cut. Electric current was cut off in the city this morning crippling factories stores and dock traffic and endangering port operations.

Dublin

Procedure If the Commission Fails to Agree on Germany Default

The Inter-allied conference adjourned without full agreement on how to handle Germany default under the new reparation plan. A majority vote could send the case to a three member arbitration board, chaired by a U S citizen, for final ruling.

Germany Lenden Inter-allied Conference Sion Board of Arbitration United States

City Hall Meeting Time Corrected to Eight O'clock

Advertisement errors listed a nine o'clock start for a public City Hall meeting. The meeting will begin at eight. A proposal to drain for a city center will be discussed and a further plan is expected in view of the proposed agreement’s importance.

Yeseerday Tonieht

Early Morning Fire at Second Street Home Damages Chesterfield

Fire alarms sound at 2 51 am. at 423 Second Street after Mrs Dr MacLeod reports smoke filling the hallway. Fire destroyed a front room Chesterfield and caused heavy smoke damage to surrounding furniture. loss fully insured. Fire's cause undetermined. possible lightning spark breaking the window is suggested. Dr MacLeod was away at the hospital when the blaze began.

Mra Miclerid

Boys Enjoy Camp Life as New Arrivals Join Beaver Pam

The Beaver Pam Boys Camp will near capacity next week with ten campers from Bercett and five from Bow Island arriving Monday. With arrivals, the camp population will reach about fifty. Returning boys say the camp keeps them healthy and happy with a balance of activities and chores.

Beaver Dam Camp Beaver Pam Bercett Bow Island

Fog Delays U S Air Tour to Iceland

Heavy fog off Iceland prevents American air squadron from taking off for Iceland during a routine tour. Grounded crews halt movements and await improved visibility to resume travel.

Iceland Kwall Gatroliers

Raney demands plebiscite details from Premier Ferguson

W E Raney former attorney general writes an open letter to Premier Ferguson asking for disclosure of what occurred between April prorogation and July when the government decided to spend on a liquor plebiscite set for October 23. He recalls the Premier’s pledge that a plebiscite would occur only with clear public desire for a liquor law change.

Toronto Ontario W. E. Raney G. Howard Ferguson

Judges Appointed for Fair and Stampede Event

Under City Engineer McKellen supervision preparations for the fair and stampede proceed rapidly. Track work starts Friday with opening day soon. two judges named T McWillan Okotoks and E A Bowes Calgary will judge horses cattle sheep swine. Bert Richardson to judge bread and cooking. Stampede officials announce roping and contest panels with judges Margrave Grant Mitchell Alfrey Witchel Cavan and timekeepers Wright Helliwell Filts Bray.

McKellen Vonlay Department of Agriculture T. McWillan Okotoks Be. A. Bowes Calgary Bert Richardson Stampede T. Margrave Art Grant Bob Mitchell James Alfrey Henry Mitchell Jo James Witchel Henry Cavan Clayton Wright Jack Helliwell Alfen Filts Marry Bray

Old Country Agriculturist Sees Strong English Beef Market

Eldred G. P. Walker of Chew Stoke England, visiting Winnipeg, says Canadians waste England's beef potential by shipping low grade cattle. He urges better cattle handling and feeding for sea transport, favors two year old range steers, and notes demand for feeder cattle in Britain. He criticizes horn stumps and calls for English market canniness.

Winnipeg Eldred G .P. Walker Chew Stoke Bristol England Walker Canada Old Country Tacoma Marie Conld Eng Ietel

Chamber Discusses Deep Oil Well Test Inside City

City chamber directors debated a proposed agreement with Mr Poe Thompson for drilling a deep oil well within city limits. Officials weighed legal and financial aspects, stressing safeguards to protect air and environment before any binding contract.

Chamber of Commerce Metoodla Dbs Poe Thompson Legaansiau Oitets Interneets

Newfoundland Strike Warns Plant and Forest Lockout

Newfoundland Pulp and Paper workers at the Hum bermouth project threaten to destroy the company plant and nearby forests unless Premier Monroe comes to the scene. Strike leader Alfred Price sent the message demanding wage increases and free meals for workers after tomorrow at the Government’s expense.

Newfoundland Pulp and Paper Company Humbermouth

Defense wins battle over mental evidence in Leopold Loeb case

Judge Caverly overrules State objections to alienist testimony offered to mitigate punishment for Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb in the Robert Franks murder. Clarence Darrow argues mitigation of punishment based on mental disease, while State's attorney contends evidence is irrelevant after a guilty plea. The hearing continues with multiple legal authorities cited as judges weigh potential leniency.

Chicago John J. Caverly Nathan Wwapolder Richard Loch Robert Franks Nathan Leopold Jr Richard Loeb Clarence S. Darrow J. R. Caverley Hinds Robt. E. Crowe Allte Thomas Marshall Marshall Darrow Walter Hachrach Biven Great Britain Rechrach Caverley Crowe Nolle

Murder a Day Records in Chicago June July

A Chicago Crime Commission report states a murder a day occurred in June and July. The commission is arranging a conference on forming an anti crime campaign, noting 205 murders in the first 213 days of the year.

Chicago City Chicago Chicago Crittc Commission

Head of Soviet government barely escapes death in collapse

Moscow August 1 President Kalinin of the Soviet government escaped death when the house he sheltered in during a thunderstorm was demolished by a belt. The carriage driver was killed and a photographer injured Mrs Clifford Moller of Moneton NB found a large black pearl valued at 1000 dollars in opening a dam in her home.

Moscow Kalenin Konang Clifford Moller Moneton, N.B

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Lord Cave Privy Council Home Bank of Canada Nickle Mucha Warsaw Hamilton Mr. Perkins Dr. MacLeod Raney OLD Country Agriculturist Britain Vivo Walker C. of Newfoundland Loeb Leopold Meanng Bolt Oliver Boyd Medicine Hat Fair New York
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