14 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1930
Page
1
In Simla a 40 member Central Legislature group authorized M. Jayakar to pursue an amicable settlement of India's political impasse. He planned to meet the Viceroy and Mahatma Gandhi, with some prominent Muslims absent from the meeting.
Memphis Tennessee July 14 six deaths have increased to sixteen the total in the past three days of an intense heat wave the most prolonged in Memphis weather bureau history. Most states saw showers while Texas baked under extreme heat.
Lord Rodesale, arriving aboard the Duchess of Athol, predicts unbounded opportunity in Canada and Northern Ontario mining. He cites untested gold in Kirkland Lake claims and a 240 acre property near Swastiska, describing ongoing work and frequent business trips alongside leisure. Lady Rosemary Baring accompanies on the voyage.
Alta W MeL Clark secretary of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and others from Halifax Toronto Kingston and Toronto attend the British Empire Press Union conference in London and host returning Christmas and U S holiday makers.
A new board at the Chamber of Commerce announces it is now a registration point for tourists. Secretary W Huckvale was informed the authority has granted the Chamber power to register travelers under APP. Sign boards go up on Dunmore Hill Porter's Hill and at two registration points. A 24 hour grace period is provided for compliance.
A meeting of the Fish and Game Association executive is held tonight at 7 o'clock in The News office to appoint delegates to the provincial annual meeting in Edmonton. In Turkey fathers plant a tree for each newborn daughter to fund her hope chest when grown.
Harold Murphy 35, a Regina transplant and auto top repairman, disappeared after entering the Saskatchewan River with two companions. Authorities dragged the river and searched boats but recovered no body as of press time. police seek his relatives in South Bend Indiana and continue the hunt.
Winnipeg dispatch lists five deaths from weekend accidents. Lesia Hayes, 21, Winnipeg drowned at Winnipeg Beach after a late swim. Leslerweet, 18, Vancouver, drowned at Spanish Banks. Braymtond Conlan, 33, Seattle police officer, drowned at West Vancouver. Charles Prudden, 88, Prince Albert, Sask, died after stepping onto a railway path. Frank Gunville, 59, Hodgson, Manitoba, fatally struck by a streetcar in downtown Winnipeg.
Makra Sheid Bey, former Egyptian delegate, warns in London that the situation in Egypt is very grave and indeed critical. He says Parliament is controlled by the walid with a 95 percent majority, and the National Congress has ordered a program of non cooperation to begin immediately.
Vancouver notes advocate federation of Chinese provinces with provincial rights similar to U S states to end civil strife. M O Green editor of the North China News says centralization caused chaos as provincial leaders resist. He warns against withdrawing foreign interests and argues for preserved overseas connections.
A three year old girl named Barbara Cross was attacked by a captive bear at Médix County Club in Chicago. The bear tore off the child's hands and part of her arm before the screams drew help. Medical responders attended the scene.
Returning Officer J A King oversaw nominations in Cityital from noon to 2 pm. Only two candidates emerged for Medicine Hat: Dr F W Gershaw and G M Black KC. Gershaw was nominated by electors including Hector Lang MLA and James Morrison among others. Blackstock's nominators included H Norman Davis and H W Cox with many supporters from Medicine Hat and Redcliff.
The third annual provincial lawn bowling tournament will be held in Edmonton August 2 4 and 5. It is expected to feature over 100 rinks and 200 doubles teams and will be the largest Alberta bowling event. Provincial winners advance to the Dominion finals in Hamilton Ontario August 11. Dominion winners then compete for Canada in the British Empire Games in Hamilton August 7. Medicine Hat will be represented by three or four rinks and several doubles teams.
Heavy rain and fading light halted the third Test at Lord’s after England reached 242 for five in their second innings while Australia led 566 at the close of play on day three. Wally Hammond and Ted Dexter starred for England in a rain interrupted innings as play resumes tomorrow on the final day.
Premier G L Mackenzie King was officially nominated as the Liberal candidate for Prince Albert. George Braden was nominated for the Conservative side to oppose him. In Regina Hon Charles A Dunning will be opposed by a Conservative and an independent candidate in the Dominion election. Lieut Col R A Carman entered the race as an independent candidate. Conservative nominee F M Turnbull KC also ran. In Melville Hon W R Motherwell will be opposed by Conservative John M Hart and Farmers Party Geo M Thomas. all filed nominations before noon.
Vancouver July 14. Count Mahane Abe of Tokyo leading Japan's experimentalists arrives aboard the Empress of Japan. He notes Japan has learned from others but is now advancing its own techniques in science and invention under state support.
Chicago reports show widespread wheat losses from North Dakota to Montana with estimates of severe damage in many areas. Observers note heavy injury in Ferry to Glentive regions and some fields cut for hay. Some Montana fields may yield only seed or around 144 bushels per acre in dire cases.
Department of Commerce figures show Canadian imports from the United States declined by about 28 million dollars in May 1930 compared with May 1929 while Canadian exports to the United States fell by about 7 million dollars. May 1930 Canadian imports stood at 60,659,025 compared with 93 million in 1929. exports reached 357,557,987 versus 6,990,153 in 1920.
Professor Arundel Del Re of Tokyo Imperial University urged a mutual cultural and educational exchange between Canada and Japan. He suggested Canadian universities swap professors with Japanese Imperial universities to boost understanding of Japanese art and literature and noted minister Herbert Marler's support for such exchanges. Del Re plans to return to Japan this fall to take a chair at a Formosan Imperial university.
Winnipeg grain inspectors report totals for Saturday with comparisons to last year. Wheat 397 cars this year versus 528 last year. contract wheat 330. oats 15 and 17. barley 20 and 68. flax 14 and 6. rye 5 and 9. mixed grains 2 and 4. screenings 1 and 1.
A reader notes the completed 32 by 14 foot building serving multiple groups including farmers and schools for autumn events. The Maine fair hosts a big canvas dance, Mr D W Hays and co conduct carnivals, Taber orchestra plays, Wes Ab Seaast estimates about fifteen cars will join the Vauxhall weekend.
Toronto reports AGP Lieutenant J. D. Vance a noted Dominion aeroplane pilot was killed near Lake Superior while attempting a landing at Bay on Great Bear Lake. He was thrown from his cockpit and drowned as smoke and glassy water hid the scene. sole passenger Monte Priske escaped with cut bands.
July 14 Sack, Albert. Premier Mackenzie King led a rapid campaign swing through Rosthern and Prince Albert after a morning meeting. In St Julien he spoke to a large Ukrainian audience and reportedly received 100 percent support. He criticized Bennet and warned candidates against pre election picnics or public works promises.
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