15 Jan 1926
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1926
Page
1
In Ottawa the King government survived a non confidence vote by a margin of three after a dramatic all night session. Five Progressives sided with Conservatives, while two MPs did not vote. The event follows a week of intense parliamentary struggle and signals possible departmental reductions.
Ottawa January fifteenth Robert Forke leader of the Progressive party says cooperation is needed with the government. He rejects sitting on the fence and states his party will back legislation promised by the government, with last night's votes in opposition signaling responsibility.
Paris January 15 Premier Briand states time is too critical for politics and vows to confront the Chamber of Deputies openly. The cabinet fate hinges on its financial program to rehabilitate France as the finance committee prepares its report on the Doymer plan.
Maple Creek January 15 A nine week constable’s pass led to Joseph Nicholson’s farm near Mitchence School where a warrant charged Nicholson with placing strychnine in foods at Hector McQuarrie’s house. Nicholson remanded for eight days. sample materials forwarded to Regina for analysis. Mrs Nicholson seeks divorce alleging long separation and jealousy motive. Nicholson’s son Warden, 12, reportedly aided by placing drugs in rolled oats, later detected by bitter taste before consumption.
London reports wide interest in Canada’s political situation as Britain hopes Ottawa clears domestic affairs to set a path for imperial conference participation. The piece notes Australia’s two London posts and cites Canadian High Commissioner Larkin, with Canada urged to shape foreign policy and dominion representation.
The Chateau Frontenac in Quebec suffered a major fire yesterday evening into night. Fire hoses filled the southeast wing and older sections, causing smoke and water damage across lobbies and corridors. Estimated loss exceeds 2 million dollars.
Parliament daily summary notes the Senate sat briefly and adjourned. In the House of Commons the Conservative non confidence amendment was defeated by 23 votes to 120 with five Progressive members supporting the motion. The House stood adjourned until Monday afternoon.
In Ontario Mrs Loy Moleski was sentenced to nine months in Mercy Reformatory and to pay court costs for punishments of a seven year old ward of the Children's Aid Society. Evidence showed kneeling on peas with bare knees for up to twenty five minutes while a milk bottle was held overhead and a strap used. The child bore bruises though the woman denied using a strap. Also referenced is J Gobeclin who founded a Paris tapestry and carpet manufactory in 1615.
Winnipeg report states the Canadian National Millers' Association will receive direct wheat offers from the Pools at the same flat rate as European buyers with no commissions. D. L. Smith, sales manager, calls the arrangement a major Canada event, expanding a domestic and export market to around eight million bushels yearly. The plan aims to reduce speculation and futures trading while allowing mills to buy wheat at a flat rate for flour production.
The drilling crew of the Roth Ne L well have been sent telegraph messages from the Independence office to return to Medicine Hat, expected to arrive next Monday. Brown and Banks, who stayed behind, keep the well ready for resumption once the Mull crew arrives.
Brussels Jan 14 Cardinal Mercier shows gradual improvement with periods of weakness and heart strain as he remains fed by artificial means and monitored for further disturbances.
The Greek freighter Nivets, with all hands, is reported missing after an appeal for help on January 3. The Royal Mail finer Owea confirmed reception of the distress and traced the Nivets sixty miles offshore, with no wreckage sighted.
The United States Government says it is willing to transmit all treaties and international agreements to the League of Nations and has no objection to their inclusion in the League's treaty series.
In Irak on January 15 the British and Iraqi kingdoms signed a treaty extending the British mandate over Irak to a maximum of twenty five years.
A deep European cold snap grips much of the continent with heavy gales and snowfall. France reports subzero temperatures and disrupted transport while Italy endures canals freezing in Venice and Rome's hot winds. Missing fishing boats near Reggio. ships at risk in the Black Sea as Castronia sinks in the Bosphorus and Greek vessels suffer damage.
Parliament faces one hundred twelve divorce filings this session with Ontario contributing most. Quebec accounts for eleven and British Columbia for one. The note on heat compares sun intensity to Earth at about 46 068 times.
Wheat prices moved in a narrow range with May closing 5-8 cents below Thursday at 1.58 to 1.59. October fell 7-8 cents to 1.39 as demand in cash markets improved for wheat while oats slid. Export business occurred but with little pressure, and coarse grains followed wheat's trend amid a cautious trading day. Aviators say their town appears with a distinctive color.
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