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21 Jan 1925
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1925
Page
1
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Attorney General Brownlee states a new Provincial Act may replace the disallowed Industrial Act in the coming Legislature session. He notes prior discussions but says Dominion-wide rules already apply, reducing perceived need for a provincial measure.
London officials arrest in Indore tied to Bombay Alco affair. Abdul Kady Bain shot in January turmoil. Four British officers wounded. Munta Begin identified among wounded. Ontario Hydro appeal loses. Privy Council deems Lemieux Act invalid except in national emergency. Canadian government weighs next steps under Industrial Disputes framework.
Henry W. Wood was unanimously elected president of the United Farmers of Alberta for 1925 at Calgary, his ninth consecutive year in the chair. The convention also reappointed Mrs. R. Be Gun as President of the United Farm Women and debated policy on provincial school district administration, railway proposals, and parliamentary coordination with other parties.
Reports tabulated by the Imperial Union Bureau show 791 congregations voting to enter the United Church of Canada and 215 voting against. Provinces list British Columbia 22 For 38 Agest. Alberta 0. Saskatchewan 315 For 11 Agest. Ontario 260 For 162. New Brunswick 51 For 16. Nova Scotia 66 For 16. Prince Edward Island 4 For 0. Totals indicate broad national movement toward church union.
At the annual meeting of St Barnabas Church last night a new rectory was approved with an estimated cost of $8,000. A building committee and a way and means group were named as the parish noted increased giving and renewed activity across departments. The parish hall was renovated and a kindergarten ministry started for children under six, while new classes began for youths. Elected officers include A Walcot as rector's warden and W A Church as people's warden. Synod delegates and auditors were chosen, and parish boundaries were to align with Holy Trinity up to the CPR track by the river.
Samuel Bedour, a settler in Sochrane Ont, died in hospital from burns and exposure after a cabin fire that killed his wife and children last Friday. He escaped the blaze and walked a mile barefoot in icy weather to a neighbor's home, recalling the roof collapse over the bed where his family lay.
In Hall Quebec January 21 a 17 year old Alirore Des Patle of St Merre De Wakefield is under arrest for allegedly destroying the body of her dead baby by burning it in a kitchen stove. A manslaughter charge is expected. She reportedly admitted hiding the wrapped infant in her father's barn to conceal it from her parents.
Winnipeg reports a new high speed telegram cable linking Canada with Spain and Italy, reducing transmission times. Officials say the direct line from New York to the Azores and Spain is now open, enabling direct Canada Italy messaging.
Rome reports Saledhlo in Novara province as the happiest spot in the world. In 1923 none of the 40 inhabitants died and in 1924 none married, marking consecutive years with zero deaths and zero marriages.
The report lists multiple cities with conditions such as cloudy and clear and temperatures ranging from 28 to 47. It notes a shifting low mood vanishing eastward and signs that high pressure from the north will bring cooler temperatures. Northwest winds in Manitoba and Saskatoon with Alberta experience northerly winds and colder conditions.
Peking reports a treaty between Tappa and Bassa Wraytane resuming diplomatic ties. The accord covers a four to six year term with Soviet consent to exploit fields and joint ventures. Coal royalties rise to eight percent, oil 5 to 15 percent, with duties waived for waterfall related enterprises.
A jury at the police court found that William Chancey Cornish died January 15 1925 at 860 Braemar Street from strychnine poisoning. Evidence included analysis showing thirty one grains in his stomach and eyewitness medical testimony describing convulsions and rapid death. Coroner Dr Boyd presided with Crown lawyer C S Blanchard presenting the Alberta analyst's report.
The Canadian Press dispatch details the Dominion Bureau of Statistics second forecast for 1923-24 crop outputs. Wheat totals reach 191,135,000 bushels from 17,084,800 acres. oats 74,667,000 bushels from 2,747,300 acres. linseed 53,584,000 bushels from 5,350,900 acres, with five year averages cited for comparison.
Moe Turman, son of a Chicago rabbi and president of Young Judea, reportedly confessed to authorities about a vast enterprise. He reportedly headed a finance and service company with total business around 1.3 million dollars.
Vague OCR fragment mentions pur refit and public effects with vets and a bye. No clear names, dates, or places readable. The readable items suggest a local public notice or brief about changes affecting veterans and public affairs.
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