Stampede at Redcliff Draws Huge Crown on Dominion Day
A very large crowd attended Redcliff’s Dominion Day Stampede with riders from across the province. Highlights included a dead heat in the boys under fifteen half mile, Mrs. Joe Tester winning both heat and final in the Roman race, and a bucking contest with multiple riders earning re rides. Children received free ice cream cones, and officials led by E. L. Stone and R. S. Hodge coordinated the day.
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Redcliff
Graham Ellis
G. Lapp
Joe Tester
S. Robinson
H. Mayberry
Nap Cayenne
Sykes Robinson
Jenner
Art Williamson
Box Springs
Cecil Bedfors
Thelma
E. L. Stone
J. EB. Tarrant
R. S. Hodge
J. N. Dacre
J. S. Sewall
Fr. Walker
J. Ellis
A. Dubeau
Mayor Worts
F. Baird
Rex Rose
Dave Whit
General Ormand Honored by 1st AR Officers in Medicine Hat
The 1st A R officers and men farewelled General Ormand at the Officers Mess in Medicine Hat on Thursday. Colonel Patterson praised his leadership over four years in charge of the district. He congratulated the unit on its progress and Dominion Infantry Cup win, and hinted at another visit soon. General Ormand will holiday in July at Portage La Prairie before heading to Ottawa to become Superintendent of Penitentiaries. Mrs Ormand and family were met at the station by officers wives with a bouquet.
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General Ormand
Patterson
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Genyal Ormand
Medicine Hat
Calary
Portage la Prairie
Ottawa
Mia
Ormand
German Reparation Formula Reaches Agreement In Lausanne
British and French negotiators finalize a formula for German reparations and send it to other creditor powers for approval. The plan sets the German liability at four billion marks or about 1.1 billion dollars to be paid to the World Bank, replacing further annuities. Germany rejects tying reparations to Allied debts to the United States.
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Lausanne
World Bank
Switzerland
Germany
United States
Tariff War Over Ireland Annuities Sparks Arbitration Hope
Dublin reports rising hope that land annuities dispute may be arbitrated by an international tribunal. President De Valera may accept tribunal arbitration with J. B. Hertzner mentioned. otherwise tariff reprisals loom if arbitration fails. Cabinet approves reply to Britain insisting on imperial body for arbitration.
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Dublin
Ramon de Valera
Eamon de’ Valera
Irish Free State
J. B. Hertner
South Africa
Hamon de Valera
Free State
Great Britain
Trish Shore
London
Trish Free State
House of Commons
Dail Eireann
de Valera
Thomas
Dominion
Britain
Ireland
Department of Trade
Prince's Empire Message Delivered At Dominion Day Dinner
London reports the Prince of Wales delivered a message to Imperial Economic Conference delegates in Ottawa via Prince George. He said the Empire cannot solve political differences but must boost world trade through economic measures. J H Thomas and Philip Cunliffe-Lister attended. Ferguson read messages from MacDonald and Bennett. Prince George urged continued strong leadership and Canada’s affection for the Royal Family.
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London
Prince of Wales
G. Howard Ferguson
Canada
Ottawa
J. H. Thomas
Dominions
Ae Philip Cunliffe-Lister
Prince George
Thomas
Ferguson
MacDonald
Lausanne
R. B. Bennett
Great Britain
Bennett
Impire
Mr. Ferguson
Lord Greenwood
Whitby
Ontario
Roosevelt Nominated by Democrats at Chicago Convention
Franklin D Roosevelt was chosen as the Democratic nominee for president on the fourth ballot amid a stampede of withdraws. Alfred E. Smith stayed to the end and may not support the ticket. The platform pledges repeal of prohibition, modification of the Volstead Act, state unemployment relief, farm debt refinancing, and a $1 billion cut in government costs.
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Chicago Stadium
Franklin T. Roosevelt
New York
United States
Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Texas
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Veregin Loses Appeal in Perjury Conviction
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed Peter Veregin’s application for leave to appeal his perjury conviction in Saskatchewan. The Doukhobor leader remains imprisoned at Prince Albert penitentiary, ending his lengthy court fight.
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Ottawa
Supreme Court of Canada Today
Peter Veregin
Saskatchewan
Prince Albert
Vines Triumphs In Wimbledon Classic Final
Ellsworth Vines of the United States defeated Bunny Austin of Great Britain in straight sets 6-4 6-2 6-0 to win the Wimbledon men's singles. Doris Metaxa of France and Josane Sigart of Belgium won the ladies doubles title by beating Elizabeth Ryan of London and Helen Jacobs of the United States 6-4 6-3.
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Wimbledon
Ellsworth Vines
United States
Bunny Austin
Great Britain
Doris Metaxa
France
Josane Sigart
Belgium
Jadies
Elizabeth Ryan
London
Helen Jacobs
Local Angler Lands 31-Inch Pike at Elkwater Lake
Walter and M. W. Leveque hooked the opening day of the Elkwater Lake fishing season landing a 31 inch seven pound pike. Walter wrestled the long fight before landing the big fish on Jack Flath's scales. The catch tops Elkwater’s recent pike records and promises an exceptional season with other fine catches reported. Walter offers the fish head to the Fish and Game Association for mounting.
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Walter
M. W. Leveque
Elkwater Lake
Pike
Jack Flath
Elkwater
Fish and Game Association
Splendid Day’s Stampede Draws Crowd at Thelma
The Thelma Stampede drew over 150 spectators from Medicine Hat and beyond as bronc riders Marie Gibson and 15 year old Buster Gibson showcased remarkable rides. Rodeo events finished by six with later dancing in Thelma Hall as crowds enjoyed efficient organization and few injuries. Winners included Lorne Thompson and Don Perrin in bronc events, Tex Ratcliff in calf roping, Harold Tucker in steer riding, Hugh Long in wild horse, and James Hasgard in saddle horse.
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Thelma
Medicine’ Hat
Marie Gibson
Buster Gibson
Buster
Thelma Hall
Irvine
Lorne Thompson
Don Perrin
Jim Baxter
Hugh Long
Tex Ratcliff
George Naismith
Basil Lawrence
Steer
Harold Tucker
Manuel Klaibert
Ed. Hart
George Armstrong
James Hassard
Jas. Hasgard
Medicine Hat Athletes Shine At Arena Exhibition
Fans witnessed a strong box lacrosse game and sprinting plus high jump displays by Medicine Hat athletes. Mona Wade, last year’s Canadian ladies high jump champion, was introduced by MLA Hector Lang who urged support for her Dominion Olympic Trials bid. Wade and rival competitors cleared 4 ft 11 in, with Bruce Buchanan and Sidney Wade among top jumpers. Jack McBain won the 50 yd dash, Buchanan second, Woods third. Fireball defeated A. H. S. in a 440 relay. Lacrosse featured Bob Lindsay and Buster McDougal scoring four goals each as Toole and flames starred in goal.
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Medicine Hat
Mona Wade
Wetaskiwin
Hector Lang
M.L.A
Miss Wade
Citg
Wade
Dominion
Aueh
Women’s Athletic Association
Bruce Buchanan
Sidney Wade
Johnny Koculyn
Woods
Jack McBain
Frnie Woods
S. Wade
Dr. Morrison
J. MacGregor
J. Koculyn
Buchanan
Rattler
Lauder
A.H.S
Koculyn
McGregor
Starling
Hatcher
Taylor
Sing Manuel of Portugal Dies in England
Former King Manuel of Portugal dies at Fulwell Park Twickenham from a throat malady. He was 42, approaching 43 in November, and died in the 22nd year of exile after ruling briefly from 1908 to 1910 before the 1910 revolution.
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Manuel of
Portugal
Fulwell Park
Twickenham
Manuel
Carlos
Louis Felipe
Curtis Case On Kidnapping Goes to Jury
John Hughes Curtis of Norfolk Massachusetts was convicted in Flemington New Jersey of aiding the Lindbergh baby kidnappers and hindering their capture. The jury heard about Curtis failure to testify and the judge instructed acquittal if the State failed to prove Curtis in contact with the kidnappers.
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YES
Adam O. Robbins
Tolnd
Curtis
N.J
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk
British Delegates Named for Imperial Conference Ottawa
London reports the United Kingdom will send at least six Cabinet Ministers to the Imperial Economic Conference opening in Ottawa on July 21. Neville Chamberlain is likely to attend after Lausanne but no formal confirmation yet. Other delegates include Stanley Baldwin J H Thomas Philip Cunliffe-Lister Water Runciman Lord Hailsham and Sir John Gilmour.
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United Kingdom
Ottawa
Neville Chamberlain
Lausanne
Stanley Baldwin
J.H. Thomas
Dominions
Philip Cunliffe-Lister
Water Runciman
Board of Trade
Lord Hailsham
Sir John Gilmour
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