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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1925
Page
7
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In Pontypridd Wales A J Cook general secretary of the Miners Federation urged workers to unite and build a disciplined revolutionary movement with a clear goal. He cited Marx and warned ministers could not avoid conflict, while critics urged strict measures against the growing Red menace in Britain.
Premier W L Mackenzie King urged that great railway labor organizations be represented on the Canadian National Railways board. He cited Labor Minister James Murdock's rise from railway ranks as evidence labor has a voice in government and railways. A separate item notes a social event at Park Pavilion tonight.
Lake Louise August 17 Sir Adolph Johnson, the Swedish king's attorney at Minneapolis, argues Canada must modernize farming to attract Northern European immigrants. He says extensive wheat farming is poor business and intensive, diversified farming will draw educated migrants like Sweden. He notes Canadian currency advertising already aids immigration but stresses policy change is key.
In August 17 issue reports on a sleep deprivation study at George Washington University where eight students and a university professor completed sixty hours of wakefulness followed by a twelve hour snooze. The experiment aimed to measure physical and mental effects, with participants showing good spirits and no cross words after the sleepless marathon featuring dancing, motor activities, and tests.
Sir Robert Borden urged the Dominions of the British Empire to gain an adequate voice in foreign policy at the Institute of Politics in Williamstown. He proposed Imperial Privy Councillor status for Dominion High Commissioners, preassembly League meetings, longer Dominion representation in London, and stronger external relations departments.
Winnipeg reports a repeat of yesterday's storm in southern Manitoba causing feared further crop damage. Cyclonic conditions accompanied by heavy rain disrupted farming areas as officials have yet to receive full damage tallies from Saturday and Sunday, with rain continuing in several districts.
Ernie Teel contributes five dollars to the Track and Field price fund while Ruehle's News Stand offers a year’s subscription to any magazine it handles.
Virginia Whiterac of New York lowered her own world mark in the half mile to 12 minutes 56 seconds at the National Swimming Championships in Indianapolis on Saturday.
London August 17 British labor officials offered contrasting takes on the railway crisis. J H Thomas former Colonial Secretary told 20,000 railway men at Chester not to press nationalization by industrial action while W Dobbie political agent urged workers at Swansea to heighten industrial awareness to resist the railway attack.
Dublin August 17. A contract with Siemens Schuckert of Berlin for a major hydro electric plant on the River Shannon was signed. The project aims to supply light and power across a large area of the Free State. Estimated cost is about £5,200,000. Ernest Blythe expects funding within four to five years and no borrowing for eight to ten months. Civil works total £2,500,000 with the remainder for organization and distribution.
All officials for the forthcoming track and field meet will convene Tuesday evening at eight in the city hall court rooms to receive final instructions. The roster lists HONORARY REFEREE His Honor Judge Jackson and numerous officials across referees inspectors starters judges timekeepers field doctors and press stewards.
A lively open air dance event at the alr pavilion welcomes attendees to enjoy music and movement under the night sky. Organizers report strong turnout with families and friends mingling as the evening unfolds.
Official surveyor is A McKellen with marshal Sgt W Lillis and announcer J W McLane. Clerk of the course is O A Richards with assistant clerk RE Blackshaw. Secretary is B W Bellamy with assistant secretary Alec MacGregor.
A dispatch from Ottawa reports Baron Byng of Vimy, Governor General of the Dominion, recalled from the Northwest. No official reasons given, but many expect an early dissolution of Parliament. He is due back in Ottawa on September 4, with no confirmation from Government House on an earlier return.
In Francisco California on April 17 the Superior Court resumed the trial of Dorothy Ellingson a 19 year old accused of matricide after a recess. Court officials expect the case to finish within the next few days as proceedings continue.
A severe cyclone struck Detroit Minnesota on August 17, wrecking homes and uprooting trees. A four year old, Frankie Day, was fatally struck by an automobile in Vancouver, raising region wide fatality concerns with automobile deaths totaling 29 for the year.
Local residents share reports from Schuler and Medicine Hat including visits, slight travels, and school closures. Names mentioned include Miss Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Evans, Mr. Hinsburger, Mr. Rosa, Mr. Marrow, and Mr. Porter. The Medicine Hat stampede and hospital visit are noted alongside Sunday and Friday activities.
Tokio Aug 17. Three hundred forty crew members of the Empress of Australia struck delaying the vessel which sailed this morning with a crew of eighty nine for Vancouver B C.
A violent rain storm flooded many areas of Tokyo and other parts of Japan today. Damages are estimated between 15 and 20 million dollars, with extensive property losses and several pets reportedly affected.
Officials planned to add two races tonight at the track meet for boys under twelve and girls under twelve, aiming to expand the event. Officials expect smoother competition and more participation from young athletes.
Fragmented report notes a typhoon hitting Osaka and nearby Koyu and Kole with damage estimates pending. It mentions a political figure W F O Connor as a possible independent candidate and reports a man found dead by hanging in Haysport Cannery’s burlap house in Prince Rupert.
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