31 Dec 1931
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 31, 1931
Page
1
The city will stop relief work after Saturday as funds are exhausted and promised grants from provincial and federal governments have not arrived. Mayor Bullivant said only 700 of 50 000 promised has been received, forcing council to seek financial help or cease relief programs.
Reports describe heavy blizzards and freezing conditions across Europe from London to Berlin, with snow in Madeira and Dartmoor. Fifteen deaths tied to cold reported in Lisbon, while Baltic gales and winter storms disrupt daily life from Paris to Rome and Tehran reports note extreme cold and snow across adjacent regions.
In Youngstown Ohio on December 20 a boy named Harry Besharre was shot in the heart but saved when the bullet was diverted into an artery. It finally lodged in his groin and his condition remains good.
In St John s Newfoundland four hours of talks ended with no decision on terms sought by a bank syndicate for aid to the government to cover January 1 1932 interest payments. Sir Richard Squires presided as ministers debated in Jamaica bound Sir William Coaker not in attendance.
The Tamaho Maru, a Japanese freighter loaded with wheat lumber and wood products, reported steering gear failure and distress in the north Pacific near the Aleutians. SOS signals were relayed by the Imipress of Russia and another Japanese ship, but rescue was hindered by stormy weather. vessel departed Vancouver on December 16 with a crew of about 41 men.
Fire swept through the old Woolworth building in Saskatoon today causing about 450,000 dollars in damage to the Gen Cafe and Charniburys studio. No injuries were reported.
Vancouver reports that Tadio Hitomi and Shin Kick Sakurada were hanged at Okalalla prison farm at 6 a.m. for the murder of Nakishi Watanabe. Watanabe was killed with an axe on March 29 along the local waterfront after the two men plotted the crime, with Sakurada receiving a $2500 life insurance payoff on Watanabe’s death.
A Moose Hall crowd watched David Martin burn the mortgage after a lengthy program led by F.F. McCoombs. Local dignitaries, Ladies of Moosehear, and Legionnaires attended along with Moose members and guests. The piece recounts the L.O.O.M. history from 1912 in Medicine Hat and notes plans to continue improving the organization and its hall.
No mail planes reached the city last night due to heavy fog over the West. David Wedderspoon, police magistrate at Humboldt, Sask, died recently.
Washington December 29 Senator Clarence C Dill of Washington urged the Canadian Press that silver stabilization could be achieved through an international 30 day price fixing agreement. He opposed pegging silver to gold, favoring a world exchange basis via an international bank to reflect commodity value and gradually raise silver's trade value. He warned tariff moves against Canada may be unsatisfactory due to fluctuating exchange rates.
Montreal December 30. The Canadian Pacific Railway reshuffles its communications division naming KE H Cood as assistant manager of Communications in charge of eastern lines with headquarters in Montreal. W D Neil becomes general manager of the department succeeding J Mitchell who retires after 45 years. T Fawcett named general storekeeper for CPR with Montreal headquarters. A A Goodchild retires as general storekeeper of Eastern lines. A encyclical on the 15th centenary Council of Ephesus was announced by Pope Pius.
L Grenberg was wounded in the upper arm by a stray shot while L Grenberg and N Campbell faced police court for discharging firearms within city limits. The chief urged guardians to curb juvenile firearm use and enforce law on possession and shooting, warning of potential serious accidents if left unchecked.
London and Ottawa report that the first order under the Emergency Customs Duty Act will tax fresh fruit and vegetables imported before British crops ripen, with January 5 start. Cherries currants strawberries and other produce face specific pence per pound duties, while officials say the move aims to keep luxury foods out of reach of home producers. Canada notes no export impact except potatoes amid Britain’s embargo.
The city will not sanction public sleigh riding on New Year’s Day. Mayor Bullivant cited potential liability if accidents occur. Edmonton’s recent street sleighing incident resulted in $10,000 in damages against the city.
Reports describe Chinese retreat from Chinchow as Japanese columns converge toward Kowpangtze and Shanhaikwan. Japanese air and artillery support push through Mukden and Yingkow zones with fighting near Panchanshien and Tahtienchiawan as Chang Hsueh-Liang orders evacuation to the Great Wall.
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports that Canadian industry employed 901 854 persons in November, a four percent drop from October.
The British government began steps to convene a reparations conference in Lausanne on January 20. Telegrams were sent to British delegates in ten participant nations asking them to approach others and seek Swiss approval for inviting participating states. Countries named include Great Britain France Italy Belgium Latvia Greece Czecho Slovakia and Portugal.
Winnipeg reports year to date wheat inspections at 62 cars up from 41 last year. Barley 4.20, flax 1.3, rye 1 car. A snowstorm disrupted city streets, delaying clearing on several blocks.
A historical report notes Scotland's reputation remains intact as a Glasgow bank lawsuit reveals nearly 20 million dollars loaned over the past two years.
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