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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Aug 19, 1927

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Dole Adds Rewards For Recovery Of Miss Doran Planes

Hawaiian millionaire James Dole raises the prize for locating the missing Miss Doran and Golden Eagle to 60 000 with contributions from Wa Malloska and George Hearst. Reports say Miss Doran was found safe on Maui with all aboard. A San Francisco Examiner dispatch notes no confirmation of the finding.

San Francisco Miss Doran Golden Eagle Pacific James Dole Malloska Michigan Sys George Hearst San Francisco Examiner Examiner’s Mildred Doran J. A. Pedlar W. R. Knope Maui Honolulu William F. Molloska Flint Mich Willis Irwin Dallas Spirit Navy Hawaii Golden Beagle Erwin Tokyo Dole Golden W. N. Davis Woolaroo Martin Jensen Pauli Schuster Alpha J. Augsy Pedlar Lieut United States Navy Jack Frost Gordon Scott Los Angeles

State Funeral For Late Premier Oliver

Victoria British Columbia August 19 body of Hon John Oliver premier of British Columbia to be buried in Royal Oak Cemetery five miles outside Victoria at 3 pm Saturday with no state funeral. His body will lie in state at the Legislative Chambers before interment. Dr J D MacLean to be sworn in as premier with new ministry following.

Victoria B.C John Oliver British Columbia Royal Oak J. D. MacLean MacLean

Gas Derrick Fire Destroys Rig Near New Dayton

A gas derrick seven miles south of New Dayton owned by Canadian Natural Gas, Heat, Light and Power burned last night around 7 o clock. Most equipment is a total loss and operations may resume in one to two months. A gas pocket at 385 feet was found and drilling continued beyond 400 feet when a fire started, likely from a hot circuit in the lighting system. No injuries reported. P D Mellon and Robert S Winter coordinate replacement rig orders.

New Dayton Canadian Natural Gas, Heat, Light and Power Company Here Robert S. Winter P. D. Mellon

Calgary Horticultural Society invites Medicine Hat gardeners to exhibit

In a letter to Walter Huckvale president C A Hayden of the Calgary Horticultural Society invites Medicine Hat citizens to compete in their show. They seek an exhibit of flowers and vegetables on August 23 24 and 25 and Huckvale holds prize lists for disposal.

Walter’ Huckvale C. A. Hayden Calgary Horticultural Society Citizens of Medicine Hat Huckvale

Heavy selling on grain market in Winnipeg amid frost miss

Winnipeg reports heavy grain selling as frost failed to appear in Manitoba and forecasts stay bright for all prairie provinces. Wheat fell 3 8 to 2 3 8 in places with futures at October 1 47 3 4, December 1 44 2 8, and May 1 48 3 4. Trading limited as Chicago houses took modest volumes and rye remained in active export movement while cash wheat offerings stayed light.

Winnipeg Manitoba Prairie Chicago Seaboard

Thornton outlines CN R plan to support Canada economy

Regina August 19 Sir Henry Thornton chairman of the CN R says the system no longer threatens Canada's economic peace and that last year all public securities obligations were met leaving 3 million for government use He notes rate reductions help but warns against further freight rate cuts and emphasizes CN R's role in developing communities across Canada Continued on Page Five

Regina C.N.R Canada Henry Thornton Dominion United States Canadian National Railways Henry Hudson Bay

Betty Nuthall Honored With New Rose Named After Her

London reports that sixteen year old tennis star Betty Nuthall is honored with a new rose bearing her name. The rose, a crimson variety with a delicate perfume, symbolizes her rising fame in England.

London Betty Nuthall England

Grain Inspections Report From Winnipeg Aug 19

Wheat inspections yesterday reached 24 cars, up from 21 last year. Coarse grains totaled 101 cars, vs 27 a year ago. Contract grade figures stand at 12. Winnipeg grain office released the figures for yesterday's inspections.

Winnipeg

New Grain Movement Reported on CPR Line

Three cars of new wheat and three cars of new rye have been inspected on the Canadian Pacific Railway to date with one car of wheat and one of rye passed yesterday.

Winnipeg Canadian Pacific Railway

Canadian Legion Pipe Band Renamed Canadian Legion Band Medicine Hat

The Medicine Hat Pipe Band joins the Canadian Legion and adopts the name Canadian Legion Band Medicine Hat after unanimous approval. The meeting also approved the Carnival Committee report and discussed funds, with delegates presenting reports and recognizing aid to the organization. President P. McQueen was thanked for arranging the Prince of Wales greeting.

Legion Canadian Legion Medicine Hat Pipe Band The Canadian Legion Band Medicine Hat Committee Weste Prince of Wales P. McQueen

Western Track Team Arrives for Canadian Championships

A fine group of athletes from Saskatchewan and Alberta reached Toronto and began workouts. They will compete in the Canadian track and field championships at the Toronto Varsity Stadium this Saturday.

Toronto Saskatchewan Alberta Toronto Varsity Stadium

Drilling Crews Move to Cypress Hills Site

Mr. C. F. Roth, president of the Eagle Butters Company, Ltd., visited Calgary on business and plans to speed up drilling at the Cypress Hills site. The Rothwell at Red Cliff finished its work and the crew departed today for the new location near the hills.

C. EF. Roth Eagle Butters Company, Ltd Calgary Alberta Cypress Hills Rothwell Redcliff

Captain Giles Makes Forced Landing in Indiana Flight

Captain Frederick A. Giles' New Zealand flight leg ended abruptly in a Hobart Indiana field when fuel ran dry after takeoff from Detroit. He planned a Chicago stopover and continued hops toward San Francisco Honolulu Brisbane Sydney Wellington with sponsor W H Rosewarne.

Hobart Ind Frederick A. Giles Detroit Wellington New Zealand Flet Chicago San Francisco Honolulu Brisbane Australia Sydney W. H. Rosewarne

Eugene Bigrouquette Expiates His Grime on scaffold

Quebecr August 19 Eugene Bigrouquette condemned for murdering his mother in 1925 faced the gallows with resignation. From cell to scaffold he walked firmly and seven minutes passed from mounting the trap to death. Rev Jesse Gibson longtime secretary of the Upper Canada Bible Society died at Woodstack.

Quebecr Eugene Bignouette Jesse Gibson The Upper Canada Bible Society Woodstack

Sacco and Vanzetti: Supreme Court Overrules Exceptions

The Massachusetts Supreme Court full bench overruled exceptions by Sacco and Vanzetti defense counsel to decisions by Justice Sanderson and Judge Thayer and refused a writ of error. Counsel announced plans to seek a US Supreme Court certiorari based on due process claims.

Massachusetts Supreme Court G. Sanderson Thayer U.S. Supreme Court Boston Mass Massachusetts ‘Supreme Court Sacco-Vanzetti George Sanderson Webster Thayer Sanderson Supreme Court Sacco Vanzetti United States Supreme Court

Farewell Message From Premier Baldwin

Premier Baldwin issues farewell to Canadian people before sailing on the Empress of Scotland. He notes travel with the Prince of Wales and Prince George, calls the visit unique for a British PM, and thanks Canadians for hospitality and support. He leaves strengthened by Canadian spirit and bids Godspeed.

North Sydney N. S Baldwin Canada Trent Prince of Wales Prince George Great Britain

Ingenious thief nicks balloon at Moscow observatory

Alexander Zaitzev sought a mackintosh and damaged a Moscow observatory balloon used for surveys by cutting an 8 yard strip from its outer covering. He faces three years in prison as punishment for the act.

Moscow Alexander Zaitzev Moscow Observatory

Gasoline Tax Rise Planned in Ontario Legislature

Toronto reports Premier J Howard Ferguson announced the government will introduce a bill at the next Ontario session to raise the gasoline impost while cutting the motor license tax. The move signals adjusted revenue measures and vehicle fee changes.

Toronto J. Howard Ferguson Ontario

American finance eyes Canada over Britain in Alberta premier visit

Premier J E Brownlee of Alberta says American financiers show more interest in Canada’s wealth than British capital. He arrived in London after six weeks abroad to assess Britain’s willingness to back Alberta securities and industry and to explore marketing Alberta producers in England, especially wheat. He notes closer Canadian British coordination is needed to shift influence.

Great Britain Sam Canada Stanley Baldwin U. S Brownlee London J. E. Brownlee Alberta England Inipy Edmonton Alex Herbert Greenfield Western Canada Saskatchewan Motherland Manitoba

Prince Commended By Washington Post

An editorial in the Washington Post praises the Prince of Wales as a rancher. It notes reports from Calgary and Alberta showing him at home on his ranch as in St. James Palace or on the Renown. The prince is described as a mixer who adapts to local customs.

Washington Washington Post Calgary Alberta Prince of Wales St. James Palace Rome

Takacs and Ardenis Sentenced for Trespassing on C P R

In City Police Court Magistrate Ellis ordered Albert Takacs and Charles Ardenis to twenty four hours in the city gaol for trespassing on C P R traffic.

Ellis Albert Takacs Charles Ardenis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Radio Corporation of America Late Prem. Oliver Royal Oak Cemetery Can. Gas Coy Warner A. D. McRae Sir A Thornton Audson Bay Giles Indiana Eugene Bigroquette Sacco-Vanzetts Prem. Baldwin Ferguson Prince U.S.A
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