26 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
1
A Polish offensive has seized Solna near the Prussian frontier as forces advance northward chasing retreating Bolsheviks. More than 10,000 prisoners are reported, with war minister Somnokowski claiming 149,000 of 250,000 Bolshevik troops accounted for and 50,000 prisoners, 10,000 casualties.
Sir Markhard Geddes and Sir Auckland spoke on democracy as a people’s law, defending Lincoln’s phrase by the people for the people. They warned Bolshevik and imperialist threats, urging unity to preserve freedom and the idea of governance by law for humane, ordered societies.
Lady Melvin-Jones widow of Sir Lyjuun Melvin-Jones of Toronto and a founder of the Masssy-Harris Co. died in the city late last night in her seventieth year.
In Loston Massachusetts the receiver ruled that Ponzi plan assets would cover at most 50 cents on the dollar of reported liabilities after the Ponzi scheme's liabilities were properly stated during yesterday's hearing. The decision sets a far lower recovery than creditors had hoped.
Winnipeg resolution urged provincial government to promptly establish a fund to buy new homes for returned men and to pay off existing mortgages. Loans would be at low interest for fifteen to twenty years to ease reestablishment after the war.
In Antwerp on August 24 Graham of Toronto faces Walker of South Africa while A Prudhomme of London Ontario meets Mallin of Lug land in boxing finals.
His Excellency the Duke of Devonshire and the Duchess will depart Ottawa around September 6 for an extended tour. The voyage is expected to mirror last year’s trip with the Vice-regal party.
Victoria August 20. Dr W Baker chairman of the Game Conservation Board has been named director of the Patriotic and Educational Picture Service by order in council. The service, authorized by the legislature, will produce moving pictures of provincial scenes and events to be exchanged with other provinces and shown abroad.
The Medicine Tat Battery Service Co. moves from Central Garage area to 679 Second St opposite the City Hall. The current premises will be repurposed for storage.
Eugene Leroy, sought by Detroit police in a woman’s murder, was arrested aboard the British freighter Dryden in Rio de Janeiro. He had left New York August 3 and was aboard the Dryden, which arrived yesterday, while another report notes the Deyden sailed from New York in August.
In Dublin a conference of Irish moderates opened to seek unity among home rule voices for a Lloyd George peace plan. Notables including Lord MacDonnell and Sir Stanley Sternington backed a resolution proposing an immediate British offer of national self government for Ireland. Public order guarded by police and republican volunteers.
The Loyal Orange Institution opened its first U S convention in four years with 500 delegates. George T Lemmon of New York said Sinn Fein is a purely domestic matter of the British Empire and the United States should not interfere, aligning with union with England.
Last night councilors agreed to replace about sixty street crossings. Cement will be used citywide except in the main business district where wood will remain. Timber costs drive the change and labor remains scarce but work proceeds as fast as possible.
According to a Victoria Times advertisement Griffith R. Hughes owner of the Times has assigned his real and personal estate to David Leeming and Fli Parson for the general benefit of his creditors.
Lord Mayor Terence MacSweeney of Cork, jailed in Brixton after sedition conviction, has refused food for nearly two weeks. Officials say the government will not release him. Albion and Hearts drew 1-1 in a Scottish football match yesterday.
City records show one in eight residents own their home. Population about 215000 with 20000 owners listed, 7000 residents elsewhere, and 26000 properties occupied annually.
Superintendent Hay praised the staff and announced twelve resignations and twelve new appointments at the school board meeting. The adopted report lists Brenton Wolmes for principal of Montreal Street School, Helen Currie and Kate McDonald as teachers, with others reassigned. The high school is expected to handle over one hundred starters with ten rooms, and opening speeches will be given by prominent citizens.
Results last night show Bantamweight Walker of South Africa defeating Graham of Toronto on points. Welterweight Bert Schneider of Montreal beat Ireland of England in extra time on points, while Maljin of England beat Prudhomme of London Ontario on points. Canada holds third place on points.
Vancouver reports a sharp net price hike for fishermen in British Columbia as nets rise from 200 to 200 dollars and net twine costs surge due to flax scarcity. Fishermen fear they cannot continue this season without better market access for salted dog salmon in the Orient.
Mrs Annie Grant Coleman wife of Dalton C Coleman vice president of the CPR for western lines died at Lake Windermere after a drowning accident while swimming with her two young sons and other children. A fisherman and canoe rescue attempts failed and her body was recovered in the afternoon. She was about 36, with two sons Rowan and James, and survived by sisters and a brother. Her husband was en route from Winnipeg to Windermere.
The body of Harry Apex a long time resident was recovered this morning from the Moose Jaw river near the Canadian National trestle shortly after he disappeared from his home Friday.
London reports Cork's lord mayor in critical condition due to a hunger strike. He read communications from the home secretary declaring no release, and he remained steadfast, reportedly prepared to die. Catholic clergy have advised him to desist the strike.
Ottawa reports the first trans-Atlantic flight under the Canadian Air Board is likely to occur next month with Col. Robert Licke directing the certificate branch. No definite choice has been made yet but the plan is practically certain.
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