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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
5
Ottawa reports Canada’s 1925 field crops valued at about 1.319 billion dollars, up from 919.73 million in 1924. The five principal grains total 879.73 million, versus 615.34 million last year, a gain near 260 million. About 600,000 farming families will gain roughly 600 dollars more per family.
A Saskatchewan special inquiry committee reports that pooled grain style marketing for cattle is unlikely to succeed and warns of disappointment. It urges strengthening local livestock shipping associations and pursuing a federation to form a cooperative selling agency under producer control. A conference with United Grain Growers and United Livestock Growers is proposed.
William Greenwood, Conservative member of the British House of Commons for Stockport since 1920, died at age 50 in a London tube station last night. A former cotton spinner, he rose to director roles in several mill and rubber tire firms.
Stormy weather in Trans-Baikal yesterday killed two peasants and injured several others. The deluge ruined thousands of acres of crops, meadows, and vegetable gardens, as rains persisted across the region for several days.
Reading Massachusetts August 13 strong force of state troops mobilized to quell Kl Klux Klan violence after clashes on roads from four barracks Tear bombs were hurled and stones clubs were used leading to injuries and the arrest of two alleged Klansmen in a bloodless outcome with troops deployed to prevent further clashes
The interior fittings of the Royal Bank at High River are to be replaced. They were shipped to the bank yesterday for installation at the local branch.
Sidney Thomas, a Negro, was taken from the sheriff by about seventy five men in Scohey Massachusetts last night and shot to death. The mob action followed an alleged double murder, with authorities unable to prevent the vigilante killing.
Chicago lead waned as Wheat fluctuated within two cents with May and December points near recent highs. Liverpool cables showed strength on weather, but oil and grains drifted. oats barley rye inactive and cash wheat essentially at a standstill due to supply absence.
Lethbridge August 12 Application for letters of administration of the estate of the late George Baptist Mackay, who died at Carolina Quebec on August 21 last year, filed by his widow Laura Edith Mackay. The Alberta property is valued under 113000 with most in Lethbridge, personal estate under 37000. immovable property in Lethbridge 36990. stocks in Lethbridge 480107. promissory notes to various borrowers, mostly charitable, owed by the deceased, with many unable to repay.
Constantinople reports that Mustapha Kemal Pasha has divorced Latife Janoum, wife since January 29, 1023. The decree sets the divorce as effective August 15, amid rumors over Latife's public role and domestic disputes with the President. Latife, a noted advocate for women’s rights, had been proposed as deputy to the Turkish Parliament by Constantinople women.
Buffalo New York Aug 33 two bandits wounded, one fatally likely, when robbers held up the paymaster at East Ferry Street Art Workshop as workers were paid at six. They fled in a stolen car with plates traced to weeks-old theft. Paymaster Ward Pierce badly wounded in abdomen and arm. Stephen Fisher shot in leg below knee, both in critical condition.
A riot at Oregon State Prison left guards James M. Holman and J. Sweeney dead. Escapees Tom Murray Els worth Kelly and A. S. Willows fled over the walls as Oregon Jones led the assault. Jones Kelly and Murray had previously staged a break a year ago. Local pursuit followed with several citizens helping in the manhunt.
Dorothy Curtis, sole survivor, says her mother Mary Curtis shot her husband George H. Curtis and 7 year old Marjorie in their home while they slept. George H. Curtis, Jr. age 20, and Marjorie were wounded. Dorothy escaped on the upper floor. Police suspect maternal insanity and a possible self-inflicted death.
Bill Lakey and his Park Pavilion Orchestra contributed five dollars to the athletic meet prize fund, bringing the total to 205 dollars. E. Roth, drilling on Crescent Heights, added ten dollars, and the committee accepts donations gratefully to aid the event.
Annie Sayler eighteen, daughter of Jacob Sayler of Hilda, is seriously ill from a fall at home. She struck her abdomen on a fork handle, developed peritonitis, and was rushed to Medicine Hut hospital, treated by K. Smyth. Another patient, Fred Falkenstein, reports a fall at Medalla Stoneware, injured by a lever, causing a slight concussion and hospital care.
J D McGregor of Brandon Manitoba swept Aberdeen Angus classes at the Vancouver Fair winning senior and grand championships in the Dall class with Permit Mrs Queen Quali and Blue Lady of Glen Carnock took junior reserve female champion. His entry tally included seven firsts and seven second or third place ribbons.
Classified ads are hailed as quick sellers in the notice page urging readers to advertise. The snippet emphasizes the speed and reach of small ads as a marketplace catalyst.
Edmonton reports a Yukon prospectors' daughter, 15, and her father left Old Fort Laird, British Columbia, in a skiff. When the boat capsized, she clung to a rope, then fought 30 miles of swift water to reach Sutherland's camp. An Indian Agent party then ferried them to safety.
Winnipeg grain data shows yesterday wheat inspection at 23 argy with last year 43. coarse grain inspection at 263 yesterday and 26 last year. contract wheat listed at 18.
A twelve piece orchestra will be an added feature tonight at the Monarch theater. A saxophone solo Nadine by Gh Pickering and a globi solo Broken Melody by Mrs Paul Knapper are listed as highlights. The program centers on a musical showcase featuring men and women performers.
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