17 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1923
Page
1
A General Petroleum Company oil tank exploded in San Pedro California from spontaneous combustion. About one million barrels of oil burn as nearby tanks and homes face danger. Authorities fear extensive damage and cost. smoke and heat threaten adjacent properties.
The Permanent Court of International Justice ruled Germany acted unjustifiably when denying the British steamer Wembley entry to the Kiel Canal in 1921 during hostilities between Poland and Russia. Germany must pay compensation for the incident.
President of the United Wine Workers of America said the September 1 anthracite strike could be averted if operators drop the check-off and join the central conference urged by the United States Coal Commission.
An intoxicated man named Sullivan was arrested after wandering toward the edge of Magara Falls in Nivesva Walls Ont Ave 17. He waded out into the water and was followed by another person before returning to shore.
The West enjoys fair weather with warm temps across cities including Vancouver Nelson Calgary Medicine Hat Winnipeg Edmonton Lethbridge Moose Jaw. Forecast calls for fair conditions today with little temperature change through Saturday.
St Paul Minn Aug 17 Edwin Huet a slaver of Sheriff T C Muthor of Aberdeen S D was shot to death in a gun battle with St Paul detectives who sought to arrest him after he escaped handcuffed from two officers. The two month manhunt involved all Northwest law enforcement. Detectives had arrested a woman companion and spotted Rust at a residence before the fatal exchange of gunfire.
Toronto August 17 Hon PoC Larkin high commissioner in London visiting Canada appeared before the Toronto Court of Lieuinins to appeal against assessments of income amounting to 75005 dollars. He contends he is not a resident of Toronto having deeded his residence there to his son.
St. Cloud farmer B M Case outlines a plan to divide the United States into five zones and vary fixed prices for wheat and other agricultural staples by harvest period for presentation at the August wheat price fixing conference in Minneapolis Minnesota.
A Calgary based Alberta Co operative Wheat Producers Limited forms to unify wheat marketing. The contract, 29 clauses, sets signatures by Sept 6 with 66 percent acreage goal or pool withdrawal rights. if unmet the pool may operate with remaining members or be cancelled. Head office Calgary. aims to stabilize markets and reduce speculation.
The former league star will officiate as umpire in the championship series between Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. He will call play ball promptly at 3 and 6 o clock, drawing fans with his reputation from the Duchess ball team visit.
The Boy Scouts Association honors Ward Finch posthumously for heroism at Elkwater Lake on August 2 1921 after he and his brother Glen saved several girls. Ward receives bronze and Glen gilt medals. District Commissioner A C Wade had retrieved the medals, with a London head office decision confirming the posthumous award.
Dispatch from Hankow reports Chinese bandits attacked Tsao Shih town burning the London Mission Hospital Catholic church and the foreign quarters. The town was looted and two Irish Catholic priests are missing.
Aug 07 reports eight killed and thirty injured in clashes between communists and police with fifteen more hospital deaths from earlier disorders. Aug 17 notes optimism over Stresemann's coalition and possible talks with France as Ruhr impasse sides seek a dignified exit. Edmonton’s J A Bowen wins the Governor General's match with 95 points.
Sir Alexander Lacoste died in Montreal this morning after a long public career. The death was announced today with no immediate details on circumstances.
Canadian Press reports extreme heat across southern France with shade temperatures over 111 degrees at Maures and 149 in Ferp gran heat causing sunstroke fatalities. Rains delayed by drought, horses die in Muvarrena races, fields ignite, and public prayers for rain are ordered.
London reports the Prince of Wales has provisionally booked passage for Canada aboard the Empress of France, sailing September 6. He will travel from Quebec to his Alberta ranch and expects to return to London by late October.
Police aim to stop trotting horses on the traffic bridge. In policy court two young men were charged but released with a warning as first offenders.
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