01 Aug 1925
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1925
Page
1
London reports that a nine month subsidy prevents a major coal strike after miners threaten stoppage. Premier Baldwin agrees aid to mine owners to maintain current wages and hours. government subsidy details include min 15 pence per ton profit rule and May 1926 end date. The move sparks debate over nationalization and industry state aid.
Montreal note describes two British education officials touring Canada under the Overseas Education League. They will travel 6300 miles by Canadian Pacific Railway and steamships, visiting major Canadian West cities over six weeks with a long pause to explore the Rockies and a 104 mile motor trip from Banff to Lake Louise.
The vacant Solicitor General portfolio is to be filled this fall after Hon. FE d. McMurray resigned and left Parliament for private life, with the government planning a reorganization of the cabinet.
Toronto August 1 The Evening Telegram reports Conservative legislators and defeated candidates pressed Attorney General William Nickle for stronger beer rules. The delegation, saying the government faces pressure, expects an announcement within two months that stronger beer will be sanctioned.
RH. McLaughlin an engineer representative of Porcupine gold fields exploration company of Toronto has left Hazelton British Columbia to undertake an extensive examination of silver lead properties in the Omineca country.
Substantial price advances across gun markets led by Western Canada demand. Dec/ Mar futures firm with March futures up 2 3 8 cents and May near 1.40. Foreign buyers active, shorts covering, cash wheat demand strong, coarse grains resistant despite light trade. Winnipeg Exchange to be closed Monday for civic holiday.
Alugh McClelland, president of The Victoria Wheat Growers Corporation, Australia, touring Canada, lauds rapid loadings at elevators and ships. He notes Australia ships grain in sacks from farm to market, with sacks moved to silos by land, and criticizes labor cost omission in his comparison.
Vancouver August 1 after a six day crime spree Stanley Pierce, 20, dubbed the skylight burglar, was trapped at 1 30 this morning after robbing nine stores in downtown Vancouver. He is confined in police headquarters awaiting official charges.
Unofficial reports from Nanking claim a clash at the International Exports Company factory after a wages dispute last night. Four rioters are said to have been killed and several wounded as British workers fired on them with mariners guarding the factory. Some employees were taken aboard warships while one is reported as captured and taken to Nanking.
At a meeting of the Provisional Directors of the Medicine Hat Petroleum Ltd last night J T Richardson was elected president R WeNellis See Treas A kh Cook was named vice president and secretary.
The Canadian Pacific Railway steamer Princess Beatrice went ashore at 1 80 this morning south of Skiderzate, Queen Charlotte Island. All passengers are ashore.
J W McLane named chairman of executive, W Can Int Assoc, at the Western Canada Irrigation Association annual meeting in Medicine Hat. Officers include Patrons Baron Byng and others, with Chas Stewart as honorary president and Willism Pear CE of Calgary among the delegates preparing to meet the delegates and ranchers.
A woman identified as Nancy Gallops, believed to have traveled from Alberta for her health, died suddenly last night in North Vancouver after a heart attack. Little is known locally about her background or current circumstances.
A blaze consuming the National Canners plant in Vancouver, begun early today, caused extensive damage with losses estimated at 125000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames throughout the morning, but the origin of the fire remains undetermined.
In Detroit heavy rains caused$500000 to $1,000,000 in damage as floods crippled transport and ruined records. Rio Grande flood near El Paso prompted nightlong relief work while a smaller dike break drenched Juarez area. Snow flurries marked July’s end, contrasting with earlier 100 degree heat.
Mr. Chris Lentz brought a calf skin sample from his farm yesterday showing home tanning work. He has done this craft in his spare time for years and claims the finished product compares favorably with large tannery output.
Liberal conventions to select candidates are scheduled this month at Stettler on August 17 and at Olds on August 18. Charles R. Mitchell MLA will attend and address issues. Edward C. Fisher leads organization efforts to ensure coverage across constituencies.
Paris announced in August that French evacuation of the Ruhr was complete and no French soldiers remained in the mining and industrial basin after midnight last night.
Representatives of British Empire State Corporation and United Mine Workers meet after Premier Rhodes announces a final government proposal to end a five month Nova Scotia coal strike that idled 12,000 workers. Replies expected today as both sides weigh terms.
Grade IX examination results show candidates who passed the six compulsory subjects. A note indicates passing one or more optional subjects, with many names listed for French, German, Art, and other subjects. No supplemental exams will be held. continued on page four.
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