18 Feb 1925
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Feb 18, 1925
Page
1
Edmonton reports the fourth regular session of the fifth Alberta legislature will convene at 3 p.m. on February 19 for a six week term potentially extending to Easter. Premier Nerbert Greenfield aims to finish by April 1 with bills and budget work starting immediately and no election expected after this session.
Wingston Jamaica February 15 reports say the Canadian Government freight steamer Canablasy Navigator was sighted afire at 12 30 near latitude 18 10 north longitude 69 west. The 8099 ton vessel had been abandoned with crew believed to be safe though not confirmed. She sailed from Halifax January 21 for Barbados and Demerara and was later reported near Antigua Leeward Islands on January 31.
Ottawa February IO 1 HE dellit Progressive Lethricize proposes moving in the House this session to establish a federal rural credit system. He will argue the high prevailing interest rates for farm loans.
Montreal February 18 The Grand Jury returned true bills against Brother Asain of Binderdeau Que charged with manslaughter in the death of eight year old Hector Cidarneau on January 2. Brother Usmar at liberty on 42000 bail faces arraignment for wounding and grievous assault and incitement of others to attack.
Prof Scott Nearing of New York, noted lecturer and writer on economic questions, will speak at City Hall tonight at 8 o clock at a Forum meeting. He will discuss the League of Nations and the Union of Socialist Soviet parties and is expected to deliver an address well worth hearing.
Ottawa February 17. A Commons debate urged reform of Canadian dairy policy to boost home consumption. J W Kennedy Progressive member for Glengarry and Stormont pressed for a grading system, echoed by Agriculture Minister Motherwell. Continuous on page five.
Takin of 413 North Railway Street received a $20 fine plus costs at the police court for obtaining liquor on another’s permit. A charge of keeping liquor for sale was dismissed. Liquor enforcement officer A. P Pass led the prosecution after surprise visits on February 11 and 16 with Chief Taylor and Detective Gilbert, finding more liquor than needed for private use.
Shanghai reports fighting again erupts in Kwangtung between Sun Yat Sen followers and Cheng Chiang Min troops. Sun claims capture of Tamsui, fifteen miles south of Waehow, Cheng’s stronghold and headquarters.
Ottawa announced that court martial proceedings will be instituted to investigate charges against Col G. lb'. C. Pousette supply officer of Military District No. 10 over coal contracts for the Tuxedo Barracks in Winnipeg. Hon. J. M. MacDonald, minister of national defense, made the decision public.
Last night the roundhouse of Ajax Coal Mining Co. near the creek burned due to a spark from a locomotive smoke stack. Maple Leaf Mill reported the alarm at 12:30 AM as flames breached the roof, making rescue efforts futile. The locomotive engine is out of service. buildings were a total loss and parts damaged.
Mr and Mrs James Hargrave of Altawana Medicine Hat celebrate over fifty years of marriage with family friends and neighbors gathering at their old home on February 17. The event featured flowers ophelia roses daffodils and smilax with a gold themed tea service and cake. Mrs Gertrude Marshall entertained with songs as relatives served refreshments throughout the day and evening.
The Grand Lodge of Alberta Oddfellows launched its twentieth annual session in LOLOL Hall with welcome by Mayor Hucekvale. Dr J J McPherson delivered the reply as visiting brothers were greeted by District No 33 leader B 41 Bott. Afternoon sessions included Ruth Rebekah Lodge instructional program and district gatherings with numerous attendees from Medicine Hat and Alberta towns.
The Labor Department reports show the average weekly budget for 29 food items in January at 10.77 dollars. December was 10.78 dollars and January last year 10.78. January 1923 stood at 10.52, January 1922 at 11.03. The peak weekly family budget occurred in June 1920 at 16.92 dollars.
Mayor E Huckvile and Alderman J A King joined Hon. Charles Stewart on the train to discuss oil rights outside the city limits. The council appointed the committee to protect the city's position with the Minister of the Interior in this matter and Stewart promised to ensure city rights are safeguarded.
John Brown aged 93, the oldest pensioner of the Canadian Pacific Railway, died in Vancouver on Monday. He arrived from Cornwall, England 37 years ago and spent 21 years on the company pension list after working as a driller in early residence.
A quirky classified note suggests quiche selling salesmen as a humorous feature. It hints at promotional activity in The News classified section, inviting readers to engage with local offerings and light advertising.
The steamship Coal Harbor 248 tons was caught off Bolinas Bay while unloading liquor for American ports. Fourteen crew were detained and the cargo estimated at 10 000 cases worth 600 000 dollars. The Canadian-Mexican Shipping Co. ran the seized vessel. Boston archdiocese leader William Cardinal O Connell led 486 pilgrims sailing for Rome in this holy year.
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