27 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1928
Page
1
Lord Lovat, Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, in Winnipeg says by 1931 at latest a solution will be found and work will be available for every man in the United Kingdom. He notes miners face the current crisis and urges balanced coverage by newspapers.
A warehouse incident caused 2000 cases of canned tomatoes to spill through a floor into the basement after a beam failed. Managers and emergency staff began sorting and recaning damaged tins as investigators assess the extent of the loss and potential price impact.
Paris reports the death of Marshal of France Emil Foyolle this morning. The renowned military leader, a prominent figure in the Great War, passed away in the city.
Thos Robertson of the Hoover and Robertson plumbing firm dies in Camroper. The obituary notes his long service and local business involvement.
Orpha Beslar of Redcliff climbs from sixth to first, overtaking Orpha Johnson as Beth Heather passes Martha Barton to take second and third respectively. The Redcliff event showcases a week end count and standings.
The Central Board of the Canadian Wheat Pool says the initial 1928-29 crop payment will be 85 cents a bushel basis No 1 Northern Fort William. Secretary E B Ramsay notes this follows past policy with earlier pools and that the Pool remains endorsed by Western Canadian farmers as a stable marketing system.
In Chicago a 24 hour spree ends with two bombings and a shooting. Benjamin Benjamin, 88, owner of Standard Amusement Company, is killed when robbers shoot him and grab a pouch of 724 dollars. A suburb boom shatters windows near Star Chicago Heights.
John Brennan eighty five year old harvester, believed from Manitoba, was killed last night in Moose Jaw. He stumbled while attempting to avoid a fast moving train and his body was badly mutilated at the scene.
Winnipeg reports 82 cars of wheat inspected yesterday versus 67 cars inspected the prior year. The note records inspections of contract wheat at a price of 50.
Edmonton report says temperature fell to 30 but caused no crop damage. City gardens were lightly touched while wheat oats and barley across the district remained unscathed. Harvesting resumes as threshing stocks await machines and the weather stays cool and fine.
Rosthern Sask August 27 fire destroyed the National Hotel and livery barn causing over 20000 dollars in damage. Firemen fought the blaze through the night with the lossbei g heavy to the property. Local authorities investigate cause and assess insurance impact.
William Slorach aged 85 died after flames from a brush pile got out of control on Saturday near Rockglen Saskatchewan.
A well known British nobleman has arrived in Canada to confer with the Federal Government on a plan to settle 21,000 miners and their dependents overseas. The meeting aims to outline incentives and logistics for relocating the workers and families.
Toronto August 27 A H Logan general manager Canadian Bank of Commerce said banks have prepared for a larger scale financing of the western crop this year to bring the crop to market on time and ensure farmers are paid promptly. If the 360 million bushels of wheat are produced banks will need 40 to 50 million dollars more than last season.
In New Westminster British Columbia at Dublin Street and Tenth Avenue an overturned car killed 18 year old Wellem Gream, son of IE A Gream, instantly. He was riding as a passenger in the vehicle involved in the late night crash with another car.
Alexandra High School will reopen for the fall term on Tuesday morning September 4 at nine o'clock. Opening day outlines courses of study, text book lists, and seat assignments. Three 21 unit courses over three years with options for a fourth year are offered, including Normal Entrance, University Matriculation, and a third track.
Wheat traded above Saturdays close for most of the session at the Winnipeg Grain Exchange and closed with gains of 1/8 to 1 cent. Trade was local between Winnipeg and Chicago with light export interest and light overall offerings. Weather in Western Canada calms bearish sentiment while exporters seek old crop sales to Portugal and barley rises on demand.
Paris reports that sixteen nations signed the Kellogg Briand pact renouncing war as a tool of national policy. Signee Gustav Stresemann led first, Kellogg second, with Mackenzie King of Canada and Lord Cushendun of Great Britain among others. The treaty urges peaceful settlement of disputes and omits any obligation to wage war.
London August 27 More than a score of persons were injured some seriously when the Lancasterian express from Manchester crashed through the bumpers at Euston terminal. The first two coaches were partially telescoped.
A Victoria to Seattle monoplane with six aboard disappeared Saturday morning amid heavy fog and smoke from Washington fires. Coast guards scoured waters and beaches near Port Townsend with no sign by Sunday. reports later suggested a crash offshore near Washington Harbor.
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