21 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
1
A nude demonstration by a Doukhobor woman on a snowbound highway near Nelson B C amid clear weather drew police action from Castlegar and Nelson. A younger Doukhobor helped her dress and leave the scene as officers intervened.
In Landis Sask a inquest into the death of 77 year old David Grey found that a robbery preceded the fire that trapped him in his bed at his son James Grey's home. Food supplies were in the house but appear removed before the blaze. The son and family were out at the time of the fire. Police believe robbers started the fire to cover their escape.
Plans to ship up to 50 million bushels of feed grain to drought affected U S regions prompted talks in Ottawa between government officials and railway chiefs. Lower freight rates are seen as necessary to exploit the market, with possible changes to a tillage schedule and a railway solution expected in two or three days.
Fragmentary report cites Sir Noripen Angell and Dee movement urging a united stance on war and justice. Disputes should be settled by judgment, with a male voice arguing for equality and peace within church and state. A retirement of a former minister in Galt is mentioned.
Fragmentary notes describe a vigilante committee formed to prevent further outbursts of racial feeling. Names like Freeman and Ford appear, but the text is garbled making exact roles unclear.
Fragmentary item notes a Saratoga California scene with ages and a reference to Christ, but readable details are very limited and no clear event or attribution is present.
The Soviet foreign ministry today confirmed that Gregory Leo Kameneff and other Communist figures have been arrested in connection with a counter revolutionary plot. The announcement did not specify charges or locations.
Two armed men held up the Garjadian Bank of Commerce branch on Broadview Avenue today and escaped with 300.
Reports from Tokyo Paris and Washington describe reactions to the Washington naval treaty denunciation. Japan signs documents abrogating the treaty while editors criticize American posture and Britain’s perceived moderation. A possible Alaska airbase and stronger Pacific fortifications are debated in U S Congress circles.
London dispatch reports the Dutch airliner Ulver crashed during a freight run from Amsterdam to Batavia, killing three passengers and four crew members including Professor Walch of Batavia University and commander Beekman. The wreckage was found burning, with Royal Air Force searchers confirming the charted debris.
The Independent Liberal leader Lloyd George outlines a five point program aimed at national development and economic reconstruction. He proposes state controlled housing, a two year public works plan, and broad reorganizing of finance industry agriculture shipping housing transportation and electricity to raise employment and money circulation.
Ningae alding a 19 year old Indian girl from Essington lies under police guard in Prince Rupert hospital with abdominal stab wounds. A nine month old child was found dead with its head severed. Police have a butcher knife they say ties to the slaying and wounding. Doctor Cade says the girl likely will recover. The woman is unmarried.
The Edmonton mayor received two anonymous letters predicting his death before the new year. The notes, unsigned and mixed Polish and Ukrainian, described threats but the mayor dismissed them as hoaxes and will not involve police.
London December reports reveal discussions over a bill in Dublin and London about Irish Free State citizens in Britain. Dominions secretary J H Thomas cited British views that the bill would not strip citizenship, while Viscount Firbank urged selective British classification for British birth residents. Earl of Lucan promised publication of Anglo Irish correspondence and to ease policy toward the Free State.
The report states Manchukuo accepts Britain’s plan to cooperate with Japan and Manchukuo on developing wet climate trade and industrial collaboration. It notes a British mission to Japan and Manchukuo to advance regional economic ties and mutual interests.
The report discusses a planned reduction in license fees for lower priced passenger vehicles up to 115 inches in length, effective soon. It notes a year end license tax adjustment and a 12.50 annual driver fee proposal, with additional changes in gasoline tax and vehicle licensing rules.
A Parry Sound case involves a mother held on a charge possibly reduced from assault to wound. Crown attorney Webb indicated the charge could be downgraded. the accused—Mrs. Allen—remains in custody as proceedings continue with a December 28 date in view.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions sacrifice and Britain with references to MacDonald and fire. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates, places, or outcomes, offering only scattered names and phrases.
Shoppers thronged stores before Christmas as retailers advertised cuts in prices. Early bargains drew families seeking gifts and essentials, while staff restocked shelves to meet demand in a brisk seasonal rush.
Unable to determine readable facts from the provided text. No names, places, or concrete events are identifiable.
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