11 Jul 1935
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1935
Page
1
Reports describe a trainload of refugees moved to safety from Addis Ababa as war fears mount over Italy and Ethiopia. Early morning blaze at Redcliffe stores destroys Mrs. Bergeron’s ice cream parlor and living quarters, with losses over 1000 dollars and insurance partly covering damage.
Ottawa observers pick September 28 as the earliest feasible general election date under the Dominion Elections Act. Nominations precede voting by a week, delaying campaigns until August, with Labor Day on September 1 complicating holiday voting.
Australian Prime Minister Joseph Lyons left Washington for Ottawa after two busy days of diplomacy. He met with President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull, called Ottawa trade talks promising, and noted potential talks with Australia’s Sir Henry Gullet on trade details. Lyons cited strong Australia Japan ties and declined Pacific political discussion.
Ottawa July 10 Hon R J Manion minister of railways and canals urged businessmen to unite with authorities to counter demagogues and communism. He argued the railway problem lies in underused traffic and that restoring world trade and Canadian trade will revive revenues. warned against overexpansion and called for jobs and wages for workers.
A special 50 percent surtax will apply to Canadian commodities including wheat and lumber entering Japan, effective July 12 for 12 months, officials announced. The measure targets trade between Canada and Japan and could impact prices and supply.
A scorching heat wave swept the U S southwest with seven deaths in Texas and Oklahoma and new high records in Kansas and Missouri. Phillipsburg Kansas logged a 109 degree high yesterday as temperatures surged across the region.
In Montreal on July 9 Hon. Adrien Knatchbull Hugessen was unanimously chosen as the Liberal candidate for the federal constituency of St. Lawrence St. George. He will oppose Secretary of State C H Cahan in the race.
Central China endures weeks of rain and Yangtse floodwaters with towns like Changteh and Hankow reporting collapsed dykes and fire outbreaks. Up to 25 million people are in the flood path with hundreds of deaths and famine feared as waters flood cities and cut communications.
Toronto activists plan a Queen's Park protest meeting over Matt Shaw's arrest under Section 98. The Toronto Citizens League, with labor and CCF figures, will press for Shaw's release and civil liberties, signaling a broader drive against the Ottawa trek crackdown.
London dispatch notes exiled former premier Venizelos facing a death sentence, pledging to return to Greece to oppose restoration of King George. Papanastassious, Agrarian-Labor leader, warns civil war if monarchy restored. Venizelos hailed as hero defending republic amid government overreach and officer killings.
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports the June 30 condition at 96 percent of the long term average, down from 97 percent in May. The slight drop is mainly due to damage in southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan, reflecting a softer mid year assessment for Canada’s crop.
The British House of Commons rejected a labor motion of censure 450 to 76. Arthur Greenwood and Sir Stafford Cripps led the opposition arguing the government failed on unemployment and distressed areas while Prime Minister Baldwin defended policy and highlighted recovery efforts and reduced living costs since 1924. David Lloyd George questioned Baldwin's plans, suggesting his new deal faces rejection.
The Graburn Gap Old Timers association plans its third annual picnic and sports day on Wednesday July 17. The all day program features morning baseball and children's events, followed by horse races calf roping steer riding and wild cow milking in the afternoon. A large dance ends the event in the evening.
Improvements at Elkwater lake overseen by District Engineer A. Gardner win praise from Medicine Hat chamber of commerce and Fish and Game association. Water diversion described as good and permanent while road work pleases cottagers. Resort remains attractive after last year’s fires and foresees a banner season with visitors.
In Westphalia, vandals destroy a Borken church amid a heated clash between Nazi leaders and Catholic church officials. Dr Alfred Rosenberg and Bishop August Von Galen had argued in Münster last Sunday. Dr Wilhelm Frick warns Catholics no immunity under the sterilization law and threatens prison for defiance.
The Engineering Service of Canada’s National Parks has taken over the entire Big Bend road from Donald to Revelstoke. About 425 workers will start on the west leg Revelstoke to Canoe River once staffing is ready, with priority given to Revelstoke residents. The project aims to complete a standard road from the city limits.
Alberta Social Credit League plans a nominating convention at Lac La Biche on July 26 to select a candidate for the Athabasca federal riding. Charlee Gould, manager of the Kameton Social Credit office, says the party will run in every Alberta Dominion constituency and may name candidates in Saskatchewan.
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