04 Aug 1925
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1925
Page
1
The Alberta legislature opened in Edmonton with a full attendance except seven members. Wernon Smith, minister of railways, returned after illness and was in his place as the house adjourned at 4 30 p m to reconvene today.
Kitchener Ontario Aug 4 The guest of honor Rt Hon W L Mackenzie King Prime Minister of Canada spoke at a luncheon during Old Home Week and dismissed annexation to the United States as unworthy of consideration He praised the British Empire describing it as a community of free nations and urged Canadian patriotism against losing national citizenship He noted the Peace River transport issue and said the railway question would be addressed today as Alberta politics and natural resources dominate the legislature and Premier Greenfield faced pressure from J Mitchell to prioritize Peace River matters
N W R Mayon was nominated for a seat in the federal house by the Ferry Sound Liberal party. The endorsement signals party support ahead of the upcoming election.
London reports discuss a higher beer tax under Chancellor Churchill to raise about 20 million pounds annually based on current consumption, funding the government subvention to coal mines.
The Rothwell No. L drill has reached 300 feet with steady progress. Work paused last week for twenty inch casing to pass quicksand, arrived Saturday, enabling faster advancement once anchored.
Chief William Pier rish Basil David and John Chelpitza from British Columbia travel to London to present grievances to the Throne over land tenure and game trapping. They have not secured action from the Colonial Office or presentation at the Canadian High Commission or the Agent General for British Columbia. It is thought they will not receive recognition or assistance if they approach either office.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the entire National Canners Ltd. plant in Vancouver, British Columbia, early today causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. The fire gutted the facility and disrupted local canning operations.
October oats and other grains rose as cash wheat demand remained strong though holders resisted unload. October delivery closed near 1.45 with gains across futures. Flax, barley, rye and oats advanced while millers and exporters sought nearby contracts amid limited world trading.
The accident happened around midnight as Dunk crashed halfway down a two hundred foot escarpment and was caught in a tree crotch. Initial reports claimed multiple broken vertebrae, but X rays suggest crushed vertebrae only. He survived thirty six hours without food or shelter.
A lengthy council debate reopens the power house issue with no decision. Alderman Bell seeks a motion to let Supt Carr hire seventeen men and raise one employee’s salary from 125 to 140 a month. The discussion centers on contract terms and whom thepowerhouse contract binds.
Four men raided Patrick Clancy’s pawnshop on Grand Street New York seizing about 70 thousand dollars in diamonds and cash. A female customer screamed as the robbers produced revolvers and was gagged and bound in the back with clerks. The haul totaled 11 thousand dollars in cash and nearly 60 thousand dollars in jewelry.
Mrs Thickson died after her bed clothing caught fire at her son in law W Wilkins home six miles west of Port Jope Ontario. She was bedridden and could not escape as flames spread from an unknown source yesterday afternoon.
Cowboy pranks and lively crowds mark Medicine Hat exhibition events as the Agricultural Society stages a two day celebration. High quality livestock, western riders, and ropers headline the Stampede while visitors from outside points boost the crowd and festive city atmosphere.
Fragmentary report notes French forces pursuing Riffs fleeing near Fez in northwest Morocco. Mentions Salton area and ongoing operations with little activity elsewhere. Continued on page three.
Chicago reports August weather chronicle noting hailstones as large as eggs and damaging rainstorms. Kentucky tobacco losses exceed 100000 dollars while hail and floods affect Kentucky Ohio Wisconsin Texas and Indiana with ruined crops and flooded basements. Temperature plunges and record highs vary across locations from Phoenix to Detroit as storms move eastward.
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