11 Feb 1925
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1925
Page
1
Reports from Cave City Kentucky say rescuers progress through a dry sand layer in the shaft with extra timbering to prevent collapse. Doctors note a faint bulb movement indicating Collins still breathes as hope mounts for a late tonight or tomorrow rescue.
President Walker leads opening session as the convention tackles government action on unemployment relief. He credits the Addoctillon work and notes debated options include sheltered workshops rehabilitation compensation or pensions. Walker cites pension reforms and signals the organization gains strength with eleven new locals in the province and predicts progress in 1926.
A London newspaper report describes a large vessel disaster near Walton where the 300 ton ketch Rossinn swamped and sank after going ashore on the Essex coast. A life boat saved the four crew members aboard.
Fog conditions described as the worst in years cripple Boston harbor amid ships wandering off course. The British freighter City of Boston ran aground on a bar while outbound and remained stuck but not in danger. Several inbound vessels anchored outside as high tide returned clear, with others floated at first light.
In Windsor a clerk and a bystander exchanged shots during a late night robbery at a Detroit detour store. An unidentified black assailant was killed, Edgar R. Brown of Windsor was wounded by a bullet that pierced his jaw and was hospitalized. The robbers fled after the exchange of fire.
Ottawa reports a rumor that Canadian Pacific Ocean Services may withdraw from North Atlantic service and join a proposed quasi trans Atlantic plan to cut freight rates. Minister of Commerce says the department has heard nothing official from Canadian Pacific.
Amid shortages at home, officials push overseas sourcing and orders to boost grain supplies. The Caucasus and Russia face poor harvests due to snow and moisture, while the central government reports 70 million gold roubles spent on seed and planting materials for the population.
Victor Ludgate pleaded guilty in the District Court to forging cheques of the Kethvilige Northern Irrigation District for more than $7,000. He was sentenced to two years minus one day in prison.
The Chinese delegation led by S. Alfred Sze withdrew from the Far Eastern Opium Conference as it reconvened in Geneva in February 1, due to the body's failure to adopt a system to suppress opium smoking in the Far East.
London and Liverpool shipowners cite a Canadian plan for a subsidy of over one million dollars yearly, arguing the Peterson report and North Atlantic rates threaten Canada’s export growth while a ten ship Peterson fleet eyes freight control. The North Atlantic combine is expected to respond, asserting concerns over rate influences.
W Zachary of Seventh Street faced a charge of unlawfully keeping liquor for sale. Magistrate Ellis dismissed the case, noting uncertain evidence. Zachary said nine relatives stayed November 16 to 30, with 14 pint bottles daily average and 100 pints transported to his farm for two hired men.
Cloudy to fair conditions reported in Vancouver and Edmonton with temperatures around the mid forties in Vancouver and near freezing in Calgary. Saskatchewan and Manitoba cities show generally cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from the mid twenties to the mid forties.
Polls close at eight this evening for the plebiscite tied to the deep test well project. Returns will be telephoned to the News Office where results will be tallied and released promptly to readers.
Early indications show a heavy vote in the municipal election with 75 ballots at the g vance poll at noon, twelve more than December noon figures. At other polls similar turnout is reported and a half holiday this afternoon may bring a large number to the polls as offices stay open until eight.
In Toronto on February 11 the premier announces temperance amendments to permit 2.4 percent beer sales. Aimed at bootleggers the changes impose jail terms without fines, expanding penalties under the new act.
The directors of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Cee Hotel tomorrow at 12 15 PM to discuss seed grain and how to cope with the district’s situation.
Toronto February 11 voters in Presbyterian congregations favored church union with 1208 in favor 407 against according to a Church Union Bureau of Information summary. The Presbyterian Church Association records 417 voting against union.
Today in Parliament Ottawa February 11 reports ongoing debate on the address in both the Commons and the Senate. Yesterday, Progressive leader Forke signaled the party’s intent to press for further tariff measures with remarks from J. S. Wadsworth, Hon. H. H. Stevens, and John Millar.
In a York court yesterday Magist rate Dilis dismissed theft charges against Mrs Annie McLeod brought by her husband J A McLeod. The informant’s action was deemed contemptible and costs awarded against him. The case recounted a 1913 separation and a dispute over china taken or kept in a grip with a mug valued as a keepsake. Burrows corroborated the story of the missing pieces and the mug.
David McLelland a minor died from injuries after blasting rock at Evenbury on Monday. Dr W M Shoebottom a well known London musician was found dead in bed.
About 150 residents gathered for a final briefing on the proposed deep well project. City officials answered questions as Col. Rossiter described geology and potential oil development in Alberta and nearby territories, noting large gas domes and a paraffin-based oil prospect.
Winnipeg wheat trading opened weak then rose about seven to twelve cents from the low, May closing 7 3-4 lower, July 7-6-8, October 4 1-8 lower. Coarse grains fell except barley which rose early, then all grains slumped. oats near 6 1-8 down, rye down around 7 cents. Cash wheat/Canadian millers demand supported spreads, flax weak amid liquidation.
The report summarizes a parliamentary exchange in Ottawa on February 11. It cites King attacking Meighen and Conservative policies, claiming Liberal victory and criticizing the Conservative platform serta migrants, war expenses, and government actions. It notes bye election results showing Conservatives losing ground.
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