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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Aug 18, 1924

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Noted Experts Testify Leopold and Loeb Not Deranged

In Chicago on August 15 the prosecution presented two experts who challenged defense claims Leopold and Loeb were mentally ill. Dr. Rollin T. Woodyatt testified endocrinology findings showed no disease, while Dr. Douglas Singer argued the youths displayed normal emotions, aiding the state in arguing sanity. The hearing continues with cross examination scheduled for tomorrow.

Chicago Richard Loeb Nathan F. Leopold Jr Robert Pranks Rollin T. Woodyatt Leopold Loch Douglas Singer Woodyatt Cruss Singer Leo Dr. Singer Robert E. Crowe Mr. Crowe Mr. Darrow Carl Bowman H. S. N. Nibert Aliernat William C. Khehn Woodlyatt Milton Smith Leopold and Loeb Smith Dr. Woodyatt

Family Quarrel Leaves Two Hurt and One Dead in Toronto

A family quarrel at the Kuleck home in central Toronto left Nick Kuleck a 50 year old Russian Pole dead and his wife a 45 year old in critical condition from a deep throat wound. The incident occurred early today in the central foreign section of the city.

Toronto Nick Kuleck Kuleck

Thirty One Placements by Government Employment Bureau

The Government Employment Bureau reports 66 applications for employment in the past week, with 31 placements. Vacancies exist in farm work building construction general labor railway construction mining and other trades. Five farm laborers were transferred from Calgary Edmonton and Lethbridge. seven were transferred out, including three to Calgary and four harvesters to current districts. In the female section ten applications, ten vacancies and nine placements were recorded, with transfers involving Calgary.

Government Employment Bureau Railway F Construction Carund Calgary Edmonton Lethbridge Ewitt

British Special Squadron Held Up In St. Lawrence

The British special service squadron led by Hood, encircling the world, is detained by fog off Bio Island in the St Lawrence River, about 110 miles below Quebec. The force, which was to reach Quebec early this afternoon, now targets an arrival at 1 30 p m tomorrow.

Quebec Special Service Ti.mls. Hood Bio Island St Lwrence River

Extraction of Carbon Black From Natural Gas

A. Richardson, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, received a letter from J. E. Welsly of Belleville New Jersey who holds patents for extracting carbon black from natural gas without reducing heating power or causing flow issues. He claims a plant near New York is inspectable and that the method is far more efficient and economical, producing 20 lbs of carbon black per 1060 feet in a recent test.

A. Richardson Chamber of Commerce, Ls J. E. Welsly Vianlinten Place Belleville N. J Welsly New York

Bald eagle attack on boy at golf course shocks Chatham

In Chatham Ontario on August 18 a 14 year old boy, Fred Cunningham, weighing 97 pounds, was grabbed by a large bald eagle eight feet wingspan on a local golf course. The bird carried him about five feet into the air before dropping him when his clothing tore. He sustained severe scratches and claw wounds as he battled the bird which tangled in a wire fence. the eagle was killed later.

Chatham Ont Fred Cunningham Here Cunningham

Casing Lifted At Last In Community Well

Work to remove the casing from the Community Well was completed yesterday and men are baling it out. Progress is rapid and favorable with operators told they could not extract the casing. Mr Wilson remains at the site with several visitors staying overnight to watch the progress.

Wilson

Admiral Sir C Arthur Bridge Dies At 85

London reports the death of Admiral Sir C Arthur Bridge aged 85. He entered the navy in 1843 and rose to rear admiral in 18, then vice admiral in 130. He served in the White Sea and in the Bay of Bengal during the Indian mutiny.

London C. Arthur Bridge Miuve White Sea Bay of Bengal

Sir Henry Thornton Visit To Dauphin Manitoba

Dauphin Man Aut 18 Sir Henry Thornton chairman and president of the Canadian National Railways spent two hours in Dauphin meeting citizens and touring the town. The visit included a public meeting at the town hall where he praised the city and discussed the railway system’s progress and future plans. The party will continue to Neepawa and then Winnipeg tonight.

Sir Henry National Railway Neepawa Winnipeg

New York Adopts Dancing Masters Association Slogan

A quirky note from New York dated August 18 records the clash of misheard phrases about maintaining distance and a dance slogan. The piece reveals the adoption of a claim by the International Association of Masters of Dancing.

New York International Association of Masters of Dancing

French Evacuations Begin at Offenbourg and Appenweir

French troops started evacuations of Offenbourg and Appenweir in Alsace this morning. It was expected the two German towns would be fully evacuated by tonight.

Offenbourg Appenweir Strashonne Alsace France Apmuwelr Tonleht

Bomb explosion wrecked cottage in Hamilton Ont

A violent blast believed to be a bomb wrecked a one story frame cottage on Murray Street in Hamilton last Sunday night. The owner is 8 Argo and occupant Sam Leando of Camden New Jersey. A 2 year old girl was killed and six severely and eight slightly injured in the blast.

Hamilton Ont Wurray St Argo Sam Camden Aug. U Mertle Farrell

Lady Mindersley Lost in Arctic Berings Sea Distress Reported

The Hudson Bay Co ship Lady Mindersley is reported lost in Berings Sea near the Arctic coast with no lives lost. A second message says the trading schooner Aretie is fast in the ice near Point Barrow while the Boxer remains active in delivering relief and supplies in northern Alaska.

Hudson Bay Co Arctic Seattle Lady Mindersley Dndsson’s Bay Company Berkut Cordean Aflaska Associated Press Kindersley Dai Bering Sea Pritlyt Islands Boxer Vardova J. Thebes Company San Francisco Arctic Ocean Point Barrow Lady Kladerstey Nome Herscheltsland Canada Alaska

No Election This Fall Says Premier King at Markham

Premier King defends no fall election citing strong government and prosperity. He touts protection for agricultural implements and lower costs, claiming benefits to farmers and manufacturers. A large Markham gathering welcomed him with a lengthy procession and about 5000 attendees despite rain threats.

King Phe Seteeg Tory Toronto Markham

Beaverbrook Seeks Lower Newsprint Prices in Canada

Montreal August 18 Lord Beaverbrook owner of the London Daily Express stays here and predicts Canadian newsprint producers will soon cut prices. He says Canadian firms are charging too high a price and the rate is bound to fall.

Montreal Lord Beaverbrook London Daily Express

French Troops to Withdraw From Offenburg and Appenweir

The French army plans to depart the Baden towns of Offenburg and Appenweir today, marking a shift in nearby occupation duties and signaling a move toward reduced military presence in the region.

Pari Baden Offenburg Appenweir

Flames destroy vessel at wharf in Halifax

Tralifax Aug 18 John Flaherty purser fatally burned two crew members severely burned the rest of the twelve crew and three passengers had a narrow escape when flames break out from unknown cause destroying the wooden coart wind steamer Margaret 195 gross tons at her wharf in Port Bicker ton Halifax County midnight Saturday.

Tralifax John Flaherty Margaret Port Bickerton Halifax County

Five Die in Auto Train Collision at Grade Crossing

Five persons were killed when an automobile collided with a train on the Harlem division of the New York Central Railroad at a grade crossing in Mount Kisco New York. The victims were from New York City.

Mount Kisko N.Y Harlem New York Central Railroad

Woman Thrown From Auto by Man in Lone Spot Drive

Mrs Maud Parker unable to drive her new car sought teaching help from Clarence Fisher a roommate. He allegedly drove them to a lonely area struck her repeatedly and drove away after tossing her from the vehicle leaving her unconscious on the highway.

Los Angeles Maud Parker Clarence Fisher Ted Fisher

Classified Ads Prove Quick Sales in The News

Sensible ad copy pressure tests the market by placing brief notices in The News to spark rapid interest. Readers see concise pitches for items, services, and opportunities in a compact format.

Junior Types Triumph in Opener of Double Header

Pennington twinning superbly leads the Junior Types to a decisive afternoon win over Blairmore. Locals play snappy ball behind him as Hornquist and Kelher are wild with pitching, two unearned runs for Blairmore. If Hatters win tonight they take the series.

Pennington Blairmore Hornqnist Kelher

Mandalay Casualty List in Burma Riots

London dispatch reports Mandalay Upper Burma riots resulting in two policemen and two Buddhist priests killed. Nineteen others injured by knife cuts, including fourteen policemen, with fifty five treated for minor hurts. City now quiet.

London Mandalay Upper Burma

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