Vengeance strikes after testifying against Chapman gang
In Muncie Indiana yesterday a gang hitman killed Ben Hance and his wife after Gerald Chipman was condemned for the murder of a New Britain police officer. Hance named George Dutch Anderson and Charles One Arm Wolfe as involved in the escape from Atlanta prison and the attempted robbery that sparked the officer's death.
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Muncie
Ind
Gerald Chipman
New Britain
Conn
Ben
Hance
Hances Qréte
George
Anderson
Chapman
Charles
Wolfe
Muncié
Atlanta
New Britain, Conn
Tragedy and traffic clash in rural shootout report
A rural road battle unfolded as a red Ohio-licensed coupe and a Hance car were halted by gunmen. Mrs. Hance died. Hance wounded after a struggle with Anderson and Wolfe. Wolfe arrested later as investigators probe motive and safety fears over double parking and street traffic.
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Hance
Dot
Wolfe
Marek
Hela ‘Iinder
Anderson
Charles Cromer
Ohio
Middleton
Iis
Myrtle Strehan
London Prospects for a Large Hotel Revival
Fragmentary text notes hopes for a major hotel project in London. Source hints at renewed interest, potential financing, and a significant development for the city’s hospitality sector amid uncertain times.
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London
Hope That Premier Dunning Will Stay In Saskatchewan
Regina report quotes the Leader predicting Premier Dunning may hold a federal seat if offered. The Leader expresses confidence Dunning will choose to remain in Saskatchewan for the time being, aligning with provincial public sentiment.
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Dunning
Saskatchewan
Regina
Askatchéwan
Manitoba Free Press Reports Crops Good on Prairies
Manitoba Free Press notes harvest prospects improved with wheat ahead of the worst. Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba report varying damage from rust and frost while wheat cutting has begun across the three provinces. Flax and rye harvests are cited as progressing though prospects depend on late-season weather.
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Manitoba
Prairies
Winnipeg
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Chicago Aivorze Suit Filed After Lake Shore Drive Raid
Mrs. Wr. Lawrence filed for divorce alleging a raid on a Lake Shore Drive hotel room exposed her husband, a St. Louis businessman, with Mrs. Julia Gruner. The pair, later charged with morals offenses, were examined or quarantined by health officials. bonds set at 1500 each and the case adjourned to August 26.
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Chicago
Iivorze
Wr. Lawrence
Lake Shore Drive
St. Louis
Julia Gruner
Lawrences
Agso
Lynne Fernald
Lawrence
George M. Pullman, Jr
Pullman Company
Grun
T, F
Law
Frontier Treaty Restores Prewar Franco German Frontier
Paris August 15 The frontier treaty between France and Germany was signed yesterday. The document is administrative in character and restores the line to where it stood at the outbreak of the Franco Prussian War in 1870.
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Paris
France
Germany
Ava
Ottawa Cabinet Meeting Sets Course for Dunning Inclusion
Ottawa Aug 15 The Canadian high commissioner arrives as Premier Dunning eyes cabinet entry while Premier King travels to Québec. A full cabinet meeting is planned for Monday with possible reorganization and Dunning’s immigration portfolio as W. S. Fielding resigns and J. A. Rabble to follow.
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Ottawa
London
Dominion
Saskatchewan
Dunning
King Hays
Québec
Larkin
Qlawa
Luar
W. S Fileding
J. A. Rabble
Wight
Local Liberal Convention Sets Nominating Dates
Medicine Hat Liberal Association plans a nominating convention Friday August 28 with Liberal candidates for the provincial byelection and the federal general election. The Oddfellows Block will host events beginning at 1 PM for provincial nominations and 3 PM for federal nominations. Speakers include Hon. Charles Stewart Minister of the Interior Will Buchanan president Alberta Liberal Association and Jon Mitchell Alberta Liberal leader.
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Medicine Hat Liberal Association
Oddfellows
Charles Stewart
Will Buchanan
Alberta
Liberal Association
Jon
Mitchell
Liberal
Premier Cannot Be Drawn On Elections in Quebec Visit
In Quebec on August 15 Premier King declined to forecast a fall federal election saying he does not know the outcome. He met Hon. P. Larkin Canadian High Commissioner in London who arrived on the Megantic.
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Quebec
King
Hon. P
Larkin
London
The
Megantic
McGillivray to Address Conservative Nominating Meet
John A. McGillivray K C the new Provincial Conservative leader will speak at the mass meeting after a nominating convention in the Empress theatre Wednesday afternoon and night The event is hosted by the local Conservative Association Police Commissioner Enright of New York seeks 2060 additional police for the 1925 25 budget for traffic patrols.
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Empress Theatre
John A. McGillivray
K.C
Enright
New York
Thornton may speak here at Chamber of Commerce
Invitation has been extended to Sir Henry Thornton to address the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce next Friday during his Western tour. The event is part of his itinerary as he travels through the region.
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Henry Thornton
Chamber of Commerce
Medicine Hat
Fire danger grows as winds fan several interior blazes
High winds whip fires across the southern interior near Nelson. New blazes erupt on Hall creek and Falls creek as Grohman creek fire spreads along the west bank. Crews from Ymir and Castlegar fight to contain flames threatening timber, Smoky creek, and the Kootenay river region. The situation remains critical amid smoke as authorities assess origins and scale.
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Nelson
New Blizes
Hall Creek
Great Northern
Falls Creek
South Slocan
Grohman Creek
Granite Road
Hall
Ymir
Smoky Creek
Kootenay River
J. D. Yeatman
Falls
Duke to Fight French Divorce Case
The Duke of Manchester insists his action for divorce be tried in French courts at Nice after his lawyers argued that French ruling would not affect the marriage. His counsel Delaney confirmed no divorce has been granted and that the duke will pursue the case from this side of the Channel.
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Listh
St. Souht
Abel
Cis
Elie
Depd, J
Parks
Duke of Manchester
Nice
London
Marrhige
Hugh Jan
Lawyt Delaney
Wonderful Floral Display Expected at Community Arena Exhibition
Medicine Hat Agricultural Society's horticultural show linked to the Industrial and Automotive Exhibition will be held August 26 and 27 at Community Arena. The prize list features flowers, vegetables, grains, small fruits, and home baking, with flour donations from Lake of the Woods Maple Leaf and Ogilvie mills. Entries are urged early to showcase district soil productivity and flour mill products to visiting editors.
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Community Arena
Medicine Hat Horticultural Society
Medicine Ha‘ ‘Agricultural Society
Mie City
Lake of the Woods
Ogilvie Mills
Hla
Arojia
Ai U. S A. Agricultural Publications
A. Richardson
Winnipeg wheat market shows slight drop after firm start
Lacking stabilizing support the wheat market in Winnipeg fell from an open to a close decline of 3 to 4 cents with October delivery at 142 1 2, December around 1 34, and May about 1 43. Trade volume was light as shorts remained moderately active early but demand waned, leaving prices near the low point with sporadic rebounds unable to hold. Coarse grain markets showed a listless trend with small dealings and flat cash wheat.
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Winnipeg
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