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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 16, 1930
Page
1
Hon. C. A. Dunning and Dr. F. W. Gershaw spoke at the Empress Theatre on major Canadian issues. They praised Liberal measures like old age and veterans pensions, drought relief, and rail expansions while urging support for tariff and tax reforms and Canada’s trade policy.
East Lansing experts from Michigan State College propose feeding wheat to livestock to reduce costs. They note wheat costs about $5 more per ton as dairy feed than as a cereal and claim farmers can save about ten dollars per ton by using wheat instead of corn.
Cairo reports indicate two Europeans killed and 412 wounded during riots at Mahom Ali Square. Prime Minister Macdonald announced in the House that two warships have been sent to Egypt to deter violence and protect nationals.
Reports from eastern Bengal describe renewed sectarian violence with more than 150 square miles affected around Mymensingh and Kishorganj. Four killed and two wounded as troops and police rushed to quell the mob after attackers surrounded a Hindu moneylender’s house and looted and burned it.
Saskatoon July 15 Hon J T M Anderson Conservative premier of Saskatchewan denounces Premier King and declares duty to aid defeat of the King government. He promises to expose misrepresentations and notes prairie provinces paid $223,000,000 more to the federal treasury in eight years under Liberal compared with previous Conservative period. He rejects subway plans as wasteful and cites unemployment relief disputes.
Hon. Geo Headley, health minister, returning from Ottawa, Montreal and New York, reports Ottawa talks on locating a convalescent home for veteran patients near the University hospital for proper treatment. Decision awaits Dominion Parliament session. Headley also seeks Rockefeller Foundation aid for radium cancer treatment and preventive health work at Red Deer and High River.
Edmonton reports provincial accounts for the year ended March 31 show a surplus of 582,170.51 with 426,980.60 from general revenue and 155,189.86 from Alberta Government Telephones. The surplus is lower than the 1929 year’s 1,578,825 and marks the fifth consecutive surplus.
Fire swept the plant of R. Leonard and Sons in London Ontario causing damage estimated at more than 250000 dollars. Fire chief Scott ordered the full day force and all available apparatus two hours after midnight to battle flames shooting through the roof and windows. the plant appeared doomed with no reason yet given for the outbreak.
Winnipeg grain inspections show comparing Monday results with last year wheat 315 vs 416, contract wheat 690, oats 26 vs 55, barley 21 vs 55, flax 14 vs 7, rye 24 vs 14, mixed grain 9, screenings 1. No further context provided.
Vancouver reports the body of a woman found in a rowboat in False Creek near the inlet. The deceased is identified as Mrs H Arnfeld of the city, who earlier that day with her eight year old son attempted to jump into the water. the boy has not been recovered and the identification was made by the husband.
Winnipeg July 16 Premier Mackenzie King said total pensions paid by the Dominion to Canadians reached 233 million dollars. He defended the War Veterans' Allowance Act as easing unemployment and noted Manitoba pension totals of 24 million dollars from 1922 to 1930. He described expanding old age pensions and special care for burned out veterans.
Frank Augustus Rolph of Toronto has been chosen president of the Imperial Bank of Canada succeeding the late Peleg Howland. The announcement follows a board meeting held in Toronto.
Vernon July 16 A R Smith local contractor and fishing enthusiast is lost in the woods near Speck Lake about four miles from Hadde Lake He left the construction camp on a fishing trip Sunday morning and has not been seen since Forty men are taking part in the search for him
London July 16 The MacDonald government enters a Commons debate on a Conservative motion of censure over its failure to provide safeguarding duties following a brief flare in the Egyptian situation.
A posthumous Bach piano concerto with string orchestra was discovered in Eisleben Germany, noted as a significant find. The report mixes weather and unrelated snippets, but the main item states the discovery of a newly found Bach work in a private collection.
First harvesting operations of the current year rye are under way in parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta. Reports say rye cutting began around Hatton, Sask., and Medicine Hat division with general activity in southern Alberta.
James M. Lynch former president of the International Typographical Union and an advocate of the 48 hour week died in Syracuse at Rete Italia hospital from blood infection. Born January 1 1867 in Manlius New York he began as a printer's devil in Syracuse.
Saskatoon scientists warn of an impending summer invasion by a prominent worm pest, urging the public to take adequate precautions to prevent damage. Dominian meteorological laboratory head M. King stresses a strong reception for early warning and preventive steps.
Lethbridge reports a hot spell easing as cooler north winds move in on Monday night. The day’s record highs eased slightly and farmers hope for rain to steady crops stalled by the heat.
Ex Mayor Thomas Angrove aged 61 ended his life by jumping from the Kingston Causeway bridge today after a personal crisis. Born in Norwich England in 1869 he came to Kingston at 14 and later ran the local foundry. A three time mayor 1924 1926 and 1928 he served as a city official and inspector. He is survived by his widow and grown family.
An elderly man, aged 87, resides with his daughter in her home reflecting on the Fenian Raid era. The fragment notes his residence and reminiscence of historical events tied to his long life.
Canadian Press reports in Brisbane that a special tax on all incomes would fund unemployment relief work. Queensland government proposals, announced at the state parliament's second session, include changes amid a speech by Lieutenant General Sir John Godawd.
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