04 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1928
Page
1
In a morning interview Mayor Bullivant says the Power Plant needs a new unit to prevent disaster and meet rising demand. He notes Electric Dept profits rose to 30,000 with no extra staff, and argues the upgrade would be revenue positive within three years.
Western Canada endures a severe cold spell with readings from 30 below to 26 below in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Edmonton, Swift Current, Regina, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon report extreme frost, while The Pas in Manitoba and Winnipeg show deep subzero temps. Mild relief expected in Saskatchewan and Alberta tomorrow. Manitoba unchanged.
In Ketchikan Alaska on December 4 a search for the missing halibut boats Imperial and Brunwell with 12 men aboard found no trace. The vessels were last seen November 15 near Icy Bay and a eight day Gulf of Alaska storm is feared to have lost them.
Winnipeg grain notes show 2,700 cars inspected for wheat yesterday, compared with 1,200 a year ago. Contract grades reached 1,300 as temperatures rose to 4:26 p.m. with higher forecasted heat.
Edmonton reports that Vernon Booher, sentenced to hang for the July four murders at Mannville, won a new trial order from Alberta’s Appellate Division. The defense argued hypnotic influence from Langsner tainted Booher’s statements. proceedings question water given in custody and a shell-case clue amid late progress in the appeal. The retrial is anticipated for January as the court nears Tate to Wednesday.
Pilgrimages to Denmark reveal a growing vogue for adult education through Folk Schools. Groups across Ontario and the United States adopt Danish methods of discussion and cooperative study to tackle major problems, with Mills College California and Ashlantic College Michigan hosting two week and six week programs. Community impact is described as democratic, unifying, and stimulating civic life.
A storm drove the Volga area water high as 25 villages near Astrakhan were flooded. People fled by boat and roof, many homes wrecked and cattle drowned. In Mexico City, lawyers sought a restraining order to halt Joe De Leon Toral’s execution for General Obregon’s assassination.
The Duke of Gloucester heir to King George will depart Bulawayo this afternoon to Cape Town Intint to board the Balmoral Castle scheduled to sail Friday. He travels with plans to reach South Africa for royal duties and represents the Crown at official events abroad.
Vancouver today witnessed the commencement of the Canadian National Railway hotel project as Mayor L D Taylor blew a whistle to start the steam shovel. The 15 storey, 600 room structure is planned for completion early in 1931 at a cost exceeding 5 million dollars.
Moscow reports a defence budget rising to 840 million rubles from 742 million, with an 100 million ruble increase. Commissary Brukhanov cites heightened needs to improve the army and educational system while total revenue is set at 6.779 billion rubles.
The Keetlove anti war treaty was sent to the Senate for ratification by President Coolidge. Co. W. Kirkpatrick, longtime industrial and publicity commissioner at Hamilton Ont., has been relieved of his position.
Rotary Club heard Principal Dave Sullivan of the High School discuss education with charts. He noted a 400 percent attendance increase since 1915 while costs did not rise correspondingly. The talk touched on obituaries of Dr Elliott and Rudolph Valentino, and the meeting included songs and a push for Xmas Cheer with dolls distributed to Rotary wives.
Winnipeg grain markets closed with a narrow 1 2 cent range as prices drifted 1 8 to 3 8 cents higher or lower. Export trade remained flat for cash and futures with seaboard connections subdued while European demand softened Liverpool prices by 1 4 to 7 8 cents. A cold prairie spell had not halted Lake Superior movement and cash wheat activity stayed slow with little change in spreads.
Riverside Calif December 4 The Northcott murder case stalls as prosecutors await corroboration after Gordon Stewart Northcott allegedly confesses to killing nine boys and claims five of the murders. He links his nephew Sanford Clary to one death and describes an improvised altar at the ranch where victims were forced to pray before killing.
London reports say King George's doctors note a temperature of 100.2 and a slight improvement, with five physicians signing the bulletin. Premier Baldwin announced a Privy Council commission to act for the King, and Queen Mary undertook a brief outing amid royal activity and mixed public mood.
Reported sinking ninety miles south of here, the French steamer Senef freed four crew members including the captain before a tug arrived. The Weatuka tows rescued others and radio advisories indicated no immediate danger, with Sydney in view.
Council approves use of rink opposite Corona Hotel for practice by Medicine Hat Amateur Hockey Association. rink to be fenced and lit. junior and city league teams to use it, aiding development of amateur hockey. boxing and wrestling licenses discussed with rebates and inquiries.
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