12 Feb 1925
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
1
Ottawa reports show a limited parliamentary agenda with debate on the throne speech expected to finish without a division. Liberal Herbgr ler and Conservative W F MacLean will speak as the government seeks to press its program, with Progressive MPs pressing tax and protection issues.
The News reports a near municipal election turnout of 1362 voters for the plebiscite on the agreement. A majority of 616 in favor and 373 against, totaling 989 endorsements, with the city hall advance poll the lone exception against the accord.
Telegram from The Pas reports the death of Captain Horatio A Y Ross a Medicine Hat pioneer connected with tug and dredge work and early river ventures. He died when a gun cleaning accident caused a shot gun to explode in The Pas. Major George Ross a polo player and England Bank director father are noted as relatives.
Thick fog blankets Halifax and the Nova Scotia coast for days, slowing street traffic and forcing harbor craft to move cautiously. By noon the pall showed no sign of lifting, keeping port operations and shipping movements at a standstill with no reported injuries.
February thaw ends severe flood in Syracuse New York. Water floods hundreds of homes in Onondaga Valley and southern districts. One man dies in marooned residence. rescue carried out by nurse after water engulfed area. Farther north in Schenectady Mohawk River ice jam raises water 14 feet flooding southern district near major electric plants.
An explosion in the engraving van of the Chicago Evening America injured several employees today. Chemicals are said to have caused the blast. The Hearst building engraving room was also affected, with injuries reported at the Morning Tribune and Tribune offices.
In Kenora Ontario this morning assistant principal Bropher A Polinaire was killed and a hired man Bernicott wounded in a shooting by Francois Salot an Institution employee. Salot then killed himself. Police say no clear motive is known. Bernicott expected to recover from jaw and facial injuries.
The Duc de Nemours plans to visit Lord and Lady Rodney in April and may acquire a ranch near the Prince of Wales ranch in Alberta. The report notes the possible relocation to Fort Saskatchewan area and Alberta holdings.
Toronto reports Deputy Minister of Agriculture Dr J H Girlsdale told the Canadian Hereford Breeders Association that he hoped to see a reduction in ocean freight rates for Canadian cattle bound for Britain perhaps 83 percent per head. The article notes heavy cattle freight costs and references Scotland beef origin at Smithfield market last year.
Weather report notes mild conditions with light precipitation possible on Friday. Forecast mentions temperate temperatures and low cloud cover across the Alberta area with minimal wind and no significant weather events expected.
In Lethbridge area on February 12 influenza outbreaks have struck horses on southern farms near New London. One horse died. autopsy revealed a cancerous growth in the heart center, likely choking blood vessels. Farmers report widespread illness and precautionary inoculations.
Dublin February 12 The Dailireann voted against granting divorce with the right of remarriage, only a few dissenting votes. President Cosgrave argued Irish courts lack power to grant divorce and stressed the sacramental character of marriage and its social influence.
Kitchener Ontario on February 12 a special meeting led to the resignation of the city council. Disclaimers were signed by most members though two aldermen were absent.
February 12 report from Dortmund says thirty miners died when a fire damp explosion ripped through Stein mines last night. One hundred others were missing and eight were rescued. rescuers faced toxic gas and a collapsed shaft. A Berlin agency later reported seventy-one bodies recovered and the death toll at one hundred thirty-six.
Wheat prices remained nervous and erratic in early Winnipeg trading. May and July rose two cents while October closed a quarter lower as exporters and shipper demand offered support despite weak Liverpool quotes. The U S market was closed with little outside news and futures moved erratically across oats barley and rye.
Reports from Cave City recount ongoing rescue work at Sand Cave where miners dig a new shaft while communication with the surface is hampered by a failed electric light line. Eyewitness accounts describe efforts and conditions as authorities press to reach those trapped.
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