13 Feb 1925
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Feb 13, 1925
Page
1
Ottawa officials discuss a potential export duty on Canadian wheat to push American mills to lift their tariffs and buy western grain. Supporters cite Turgeon commission findings while opponents warn it may backfire, with no policy decided before the budget. The Ottawa debate on the address continues amid procedural clashes.
Cap City Kentucky February 18 tunnel found near the sand cave rescue shaft as rescuers rush timbering. Officials report the new tunnel may lead to Floyd Collins but early explorations show no passage to him and the plan to free him by noon is abandoned.
A Kabul report cited in Peshawar says several Indian Muslims were arrested on the frontier after news that two reforming Muslims were stoned to death on February 10 in Kabul. The incident is tied to a wave of fanaticism that began August 31, 1924, with a Canadian missionary's execution by the Ameer.
Toronto suburb. A seventy year old druggist died trapped in his store last night while repairing a prescription. A stove fire and a curtained room blocked his exit as a spring locked door hindered escape. Dr Jewell, who lived nearby, tried to rescue him but was driven back by flames.
Provincial veterans demand equal Sunday beer sale rules for all clubs, opposing any special privileges. Calgary delegates pushed the resolution, which passed by a large majority, with protest against discrimination and a call to deny Sunday sale exceptions. The convention also urged early passage of soldier settlement and related laws and praised the current Liquor Act as an improvement over prohibition.
Coroner Dr. Boyd orders an inquest into the death of John Lindsay, second miller at the Maple Leaf mill, found with a fractured skull on the second floor after last night’s incident. Lindsay, who came to Canada from Scotland nineteen years ago, left a wife and three children. His father, also a miller, was killed by a train in his forty fourth year.
Ottawa reports a campaign by war widows and supporters to stay the March 24 execution of John Buchan Pierre for the murder of his wife and two children. They call for commutation or asylum placement, arguing wartime injuries influenced the crime and urging further investigation.
At the Medicine Hat branch annual meeting the Canadian Manufacturers Association elected J B Richardson as chairman of the local CMA with C W Vowell and J B Richardson also holding key posts. Alberta executive appointments named A K Andrews E H Shellhorn and others. A provincial meeting is set for February 16 at the Macdonald hotel Edmonton with a 3 p.m. cabinet briefing on Alberta manufacturers legislation.
Charles Stewart departed for Alberta to meet the drought committee in the southern province and discuss issues with the provincial minister of agriculture and the federal department on stock importation. The minister will review the Alberta situation generally.
Henry Desjardins of Pendant Ontario received a 15 year sentence from Justice Rose for shooting at Mrs Alice Deschamps with intent to do bodily harm. The Garvie report notes the Feb 18 conviction and the long penitentiary term.
Ottawa reports the Peterson Steamship Line subsidy scheme may extend to the Pacific route to aid western grain movement. G G McGeer LLC cites ministerial assurances of similar rate reductions. Western advocates push for CP extension, while North Atlantic pact remains dominant. Industry officials doubt the plan's impact and note the need to build immigrant trade through Europe. Public debate continues ahead of elections.
London reports a severe wool shortage with buyers' strike signs and rising prices as Australian and British producers struggle to meet demand. Canadian figures show global consumption outpacing supply, with sheep counts and shorn clips declining since 1921 and 1924.
Wheat prices showed erratic moves with May July and October futures posting modest gains after swings. Liverpool cables were strong and export demand remained active against a cautious at sea board outlook as spreads widened amid heavy trade and steady firming late in the session.
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