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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Dec 11, 1933

Page

1

Irish tensions rise as Cosgrave party shot at in Donegal

Reports say William Cosgrave's touring party came under fire at Annagary County Donegal last night. Officers returned fire. no injuries reported. Police move against Blue Shirts with arrests as Unified Ireland leaders back the movement. General Eoin O Duffy sought by authorities with warrants issued. he did not attend a Carndonagh gathering amid clashes.

Dublin Ireland William T. Cosgrave Free State Annagary County Donegal Cosgrave Eoin O'Duffy Blue Shirt United Ireland Party Eamon de Valera Carndonagh O'Duffy Thomas Carew Jerry Ryan Unified Blue Shirts Thomas Dillon County Donegal London

Closing Meeting Draws Crowd in Civic Campaign

About six hundred electors attended a Saturday night meeting at the Empress Theatre called by Alderman Parrish supporters. J P Marsh Ald Baker Hole F J McComb R B Pagitt and Ald P M Simpson spoke at length with Parrish giving the mayoral address. The event offered citizens unable to attend other sessions a chance to hear candidates and ask questions. L Sharland presided, chairing four of five meetings.

Empress Theatre Ald. Parrish J. P. Marsh Ald H. Baker J. Hole F. J. McComb R. B. Pagtt Ald P. M. Simpson W. W. Parrish L. Sharland

Questions and Answers at Fifth Ave United Church

Rev Edward Scragg led a Sunday evening Questions and Answers at Fifth Ave United Church. He discussed the problem of pain and suffering, contrasting views from Buddhism and modern sects, and emphasized turning to Christ for hope. He urged trust in God’s ultimate solution and noted the piece continues on page five.

Edward Ts. Scragg Fifth Ave United Church Mr. Scragg Gort God Job Christ Jesus Calvary Calgary

Snowfall Continues Across Province After Storm

Up to noon today about ten inches of snow had fallen since the storm began last Wednesday. At 4 a.m. heavy snowfall continued and was still occurring at noon. Barometer rising with no sign of immediate change. Snowfall general throughout this part of the province.

Xmas Cheer Fund Contributions Read Like Local Ledger

A list shows donations to the Medicine Hat Amateur Operatic Society festive fund including Joseph Freedman five dollars and the Rotary Club one hundred dollars. Other gifts include the Nott's Funeral Chapel five dollars and Riverside Bakery twelve dollars for bread. A note announces the death of Rev. Dr B Clyde, minister of Clifton Street Presbyterian Church now Chalmers United Winnipeg, after eight years, in Leavenworth Kansas.

Medicine Hat Amateur Operatic Society Joseph Freedman Medicine Hat Typographical Union Rotary Club David Bayne Nott's Funeral Murray Order of Eastern Star O Toco Store Riverside Bakery D2 B. Clyde Clifton Street

Election Returns Inquiries From Mayor Candidates

Inquiries about civic election returns will be answered this evening from the committee rooms of Mayor Bullivant and Aid. Parrish. Inclement weather and the unlikelihood of citizens standing out will prevent bulletin service tonight.

Bullivant Aid Parrish Rad Biletins

H M S Pinafore at Empress Theatre This Friday and Saturday

The Gilbert and Sullivan satire H M S Pinafore is highlighted as a comic clash of stern duty and playful mutiny. The Empress Theatre will present the operetta this Friday and Saturday with reservations urged at Pingle's Dug Store for best seats.

the Admiralty Empress Theatre Pingle

Everton Faces Tottenham in English Cup Third Round Draw

The English Cup third round draw places holders Everton against Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal, after a title win, draws a home match at Luton Town as 64 teams compete on January 13 amid strong easterly winds and southern snow risks.

London Everton Tottenham Hotspurs Spurs Arsenal Luton Town Alberta Distrct

Wynkoop Charge Dismissed in Wife Murder Case

The State dismissed the charge that Earle Wynkoop was accessory to his wife Rheta Wynkoop's murder. Officials said the investigation did not develop evidence to substantiate the accusation, leaving Dr. Alice Wynkoop to face the allegations alone.

Chicago Earle Wynkoop Rheta Dissala Harle’s Alice Wynkoop Murae

Missionary Doctor Sets Fractured Leg in Log Cabin

Dr. Margaret Strang Savage, a Presbyterian Church medical missionary from London, Ontario, set a patient’s fractured leg in a lonely Peace River country log cabin, 64 miles from railway access, after learning of the incident through a letter to Dr. James MacKay.

London Ont Peace River Country Railway Steel Margaret Strang Savage James MacKay Presbyterian Church

Winter Grip Bites West Canada With Record Cold

Winter and Jack Frost tightened their hold across Western Canada. Winnipeg dipped to 30 below, The Pas hit 32 below, Saskatchewan frozen, Alberta towns such as Calgary Banff and Edmonton logged sub zero. Lethbridge area reported a foot of snow and Calgary received several inches.

Montreal Toronto Winnipeg Regina Saskatoon Battleford Edmonton Swift Lethbridge Calgary Vancouver Victoria Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Jack Frost Mercury Pas Banff District

Machine Guns Held Rebels In North East Spain

Madrid reports heavy fighting as government troops captured Villanueva barracks after a merciless bombardment. Casualties global toll for the anarchist revolt climbs with dozens dead and hundreds wounded, while train wrecks and church burnings mark continuing disturbances.

Madrid Villanueva Ope Crracusa Gaet Puzol Valencia Spain Villanueva Lasemena Egin Rey Badajoz Péruel Zaragosa

Two Alberta men held on murder charge in court

Frank Conradson and his son Edward were arrested in Breton Alberta on murder charges tied to the death of storekeeper Carl Anderson of Buck Creek. An inquest had earlier suggested Anderson died from unknown causes after a confrontation, with testimonies and exhibits shown in court as the pair faced adjourned proceedings in Edmonton.

Breton Alta Frank Conradson Edward W. FW. Hancock Carl’. “Anderson Buck ‘Creek Alberta Anderson Edmonton Hancock

Alberta Motor Association push to end Jasper Lake Louise highway work

At its annual meeting the Alberta Motor Association urged discontinuing the Jasper Lake Louise project and diverting funds to Big Bend and Jasper highway construction through British Columbia and Alberta. It called for improving non first class sections and sought all weather surfacing Medicine Hat to Wild Horse via Manyberries or via Elkwater Park.

Elkwater Lake Alberta Jasper-Lake Louise Highway Edmonton Dominion British Columbia Jasper-Lake Louise Big Bend Jasper Alberta Motor Association Hagens Medicine Hat Manyberries Wild Horse Elkwater Park A. B. MacKay Calgary

Beatty denies McGill principalship rumor

President E W Beatty of the CPR denies reports he might become head of McGill University succeeding Sir Arthur Currie. Other items note Bolivia’s divisions surrendering to Paraguay, George Gunnar Christensen killed in a car crash near Wetaskiwin, and a Lufthansa crash near Hamburg with six dead and six injured passengers.

Montreal Mec Canadian Press E. W. Beatty C.P.R. Today McGill University Arthur Currie Wetaskiwin George Gunnar Christensen Berlin Lufthansa Fuchsbuettel Hamburg Barber Councellor Wagmann Grutzbach

Heavy turnout despite bad weather as polls open

Voters are turning out despite heavy snow with car drivers struggling to reach polls. The advance poll showed 121 votes, well above 60 in 1932, indicating a heavier overall turnout if the pace continues through eight tonight.

Tragic Fire Claims Traxler Family in Whitecourt

A fatal blaze in Whitecourt Alberta injures Wesley Traxler and a child, with Mrs Traxler in serious condition from internal and hip injuries. The home on the Traxler store property and nearby laundry and C A Stephens residence were destroyed.

Whitecourt Alberta Wesley Traxler Rothers Traxler C. A. Stephens

Seaman Rescue After Cape Sabike Gale Turbulence

A dredge ship alongside tug Halifax rescued seamen from a grounded vessel after a December gale off Cape Sabike. The two vessels fought the whistling wind and rough seas to bring the crew safely to shore.

Cape Sabike Idlan Halifag William *S

Thames Frozen Over in London As Cold Grips Country

London reports several deaths by exposure as a severe cold snap settles across districts. Kingston records first complete freezing since 40 years, with the country under a firm grip from the Arctic blast.

Thames London Kingston

Municipal Candidates Meet Workers Pro Association

An afternoon audience at Park Hall heard several civic election candidates discuss relief and unemployment, with Aldermen Parrish Baker Simpson Pratt Hole McComb Earl Smith and others featured. James Hole served as chairman as T Braille and a Workers Protection group noted campaign activity.

Earl Smith Braille Comany

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