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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1925
Page
7
The closing municipal campaign meeting drew a packed council chamber with strong questioning. Morrison pressed Bullivant on proof comparing city conditions to 1921. Mayors Huckvale and Bullivant sparred over past actions, taxes, and methods, as candidates outlined divergent plans and the city’s finances.
Lethbridge report: T. W. Crofts of the Northern Irrigation District was gored and mauled by a 2,000 pound Ayreshire bull on his farm. Neighbor Jack McLellan saved him with a shovel, then Dr Campbell treated a deep leg wound with 17 stitches.
Igordova Alaska December 12 The steamship West O Rowa which lost its rudder and part of its stern in a recent storm is moving under its own power at near full speed aided by a jury rudder The West Holbrook failed to tow the disabled vessel when towing hawsers broke The Dewey is guiding the QRowa and both ships head southwest under convoy
Dr. James Robertson of Ottawa has been appointed to represent the Red Cross Society of Canada on the League of Red Cross Societies board of governors for four years. The central board oversees 64 nations.
Large portion of 2.5 billion francs paid by the treasury for short term bond redemptions Tuesday was poured into industrial mining and oil shares. Investors seek steady profits as francs weaken amid cabinet instability attacked by coalition-supporting newspapers.
Ottawa announces the resignation of C. C. MacNeil Dominion secretary treasurer and the entire staff of the Dominion command offices in Ottawa. Sir Richard Turner Dominion president said the moves are preliminary to aligning the association with Canada's new united war veterans organization.
July wheat rose strongly with support from short covering and export demand. December closed 18 4 higher at 1.51 1 4, May up 2 cents to 1.665, July strongest at 158 27 8, though nerves later pulled back 1 2 to 3 4. Outside news favorable, coarse grains steady, and Henry L Deugherty interests begin oil drilling at Governor's Island, P E I.
A Mennonite family described famine linked to crop tailors and emigration plans as they prepare to leave Mexico for Mantfolin. They said most followers in Mexico expect a future return north while the colony near the Rio Grande decays and pushes members toward Canada.
George P. Smith former Alberta Education Minister was brought to the Edmonton city police court on a charge of stealing 3620 from the public treasury in 1921. A preliminary hearing was set for December 17 with remand until December 21 and possibly January. Bonds totaled 15 000 with Smith supplying 10 000. Prominent locals offered bonds and Advised by his counsel to remain outside the province. Ottawa reports note Vincent Massey’s presence and possible parliamentary bid after failure in Durham. Saskatchewan options are mentioned.
Arthur Hawles, noted author born in England, will address a public meeting at the Park Wall Sunday afternoon. The event is linked to Native Sons of Canada discussions and Canadian national affairs interest.
Edmonton December 4 1904 deputy returning officer Baldy Robb faced trial at Bruce for alleged ballot box tampering in the Peace River riding. He is accused of inserting unauthorized papers and signing papers purporting to be ties.
Three light house keepers at Piquet Red Island in the lower St. Lawrence are hemmed in by ice and unable to reach the mainland. The relief steamer Montcalm will pick them up.
The International train from Peking to Tien Tsin was caught between forces led by Keng Yu Usiang and Chang Tso-Lin near Yangtsun. British and U.S. citizens aboard plus fifty Italian marines faced shelling as they sheltered under train couches. Major General William Connor seeks a relief train with food. Foreign legations protest for safe access to Yanetsun. No foreign casualties reported.
Official Gazette lists Sir Broderick Vartwell among bankruptcy receivers in London. Report notes he suffered heavy losses in alleged runa tuning activities. Also reports eleven Vancouver chiefs subscribed $100,000 for an acolyte art gallery.
The Christmas Cheer Fund gratefully acknowledges subscriptions from Rebekah Lodge for 25 dollars and contributions from Dr. Gershaw, Mayor Wynkale, and others totaling several dollars. The list shows names and amounts though some figures are unclear due to OCR errors.
Drillers at the Roth Well proceed with caution on a shoulder at 2600 feet. They pace operations to avoid breaking the shoulder and releasing water, making haste slowly while awaiting confirmation of the shoulder’s integrity.
J Lchresberoof Irvine appeared before J Potlock EC in Irvine yesterday charged with beating his wife. He was found guilty and sentenced to thirty days in prison.
Geneva reports indicate if mediation between Britain and Turkey fails, the League of Nations Council plans a definite decision at its session. The prevailing view is to rule Mosul as part of Turkey under British mandate, contingent on achieving unanimity among members.
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