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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Jul 18, 1923

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Cyclone Causes Major Farm Damage Near Tuxford

Immense damage to farm buildings and standing crops occurred northeast of Tuxford, Saskatchewan, as a cyclone felled trees and toppled residences between six and seven o'clock Tuesday night. Hailstones reached 14 inches in circumference west of Tuxford, with seven to eight inch stones reported in Moose Jaw area. Telephone lines and poles were downed, delaying traffic on the Co N R between Saskatoon and North Battleford. damage was limited in Tuxford town itself.

Moose Jaw Tuxford John Bal Marquis Saskatoon Co. N. R North Battleford Dodsland Worsley

Liverpool Dock Strike Expands Halting Transatlantic Sailings

Liverpool reports the Atlantic liner service halted as dockers extend a nationwide strike. Thousands walk out after a Birkenhead protest as cross channel and coastal sailings stop. The expected London ended July 11 did not fulfill hopes, and conditions worsened in the past two hours.

Liverpool Birkenhead Merses Luon London

Resorts In New Jersey Targeted In Liquor Seizure And Gambling Raids

Long Branch August 18 events report New Jersey resorts faced a liquor seizure valued at 9800000 at Lakewood and Point Pleasant. Detectives then raided five alleged gambling dens in Pleasure Way West End Altenhurst and Wanamassa confiscating devices and arresting proprietors.

Long Branch N. J New Jersey Lakewood Point Pleasant Pleasure Way West End Altenhurst Wanemassa

Missing Fernie Bridegroom Found Dead in River

The body of Frank Gilbert missing since June 25 from Fernie was found by a fisherman in a backwater of the Elk River opposite the Elk Lumber Company mill. Bloodhounds followed his movements to the spot, about 800 yards downstream. Coroner Robert Duthie ordered an inquest to be held immediately.

Fernie Frank Gilbert Elk River Elk Lumber Company Lethbridge Gilbert Robert Duthie

Classified Ads Claim Quick Sales by Tiny Salesmen

An advertising note touts classified ads as the fastest selling tool in town. It urges readers to advertise in Tha Nawe to boost visibility and move items quickly.

Tha Nawe

Pump and Brass Co Plant Destroyed by Fire

The Medicine Hat Pump and Brass Co building burned completely last night. Fire crews arrived after a 9 46 call to find roof collapse. Losses are total but insured, estimated between 16 000 and 20 000, cause unknown though believed to start near the gas engine.

Medicine Hat Pump and Brass Co

Rescue from Plunge Into Water Ends Safe for Hymen Family

Gravelbourg July 17 a 20 foot cutbank collapse sent an automobile into 12 foot deep water. H Hymen, his wife sister and two children were carried under but escaped unharmed after the father rescued his wife sister and young son who suffered only shock and a bruise. The car was wrecked with top fenders windshield and hood damaged.

Gravelbourg Hymen H. Hymen Wood River Charles Lemoine Mr. Hymen

Ape glands eyed as route to youth at Surgery Congress

London reports at the Congress of Surgery discussed using ape glands for rejuvenation. Doctors Verenoff and Banting led the talk with claims that ape organs could restore youth and insulin use in surgery was demonstrated.

London Congress of Surgery Verenoff F. G. Banting Tw. Verenoff

President J L Lewis revokes Glace Bay District UMWA charter

Atlantic City July 18 United Mine Workers of America District 26 Glace Bay had its charter revoked by International President John L Lewis for refusal to call off a strike. The action suspends all district officers and creates a provisional district led by Silby Barrett. Lewis denounces Daniel Livingstone as causing a “mad adventure” and condemns the Nova Scotia strike as a breach of contract and union rules.

Atlantic City United Mine Workers of America Glace Bay International John L. Lewis Te International Silby Barrett Daniel Livingstone Lewis Livingstone Nova Scotia United Mine Workers District 26 U.M.W British Empire Steel Corporation Limitec International Union Alexander McIntyre International Union of MacLachlan International Executive Board Alexander MacLachlan District Ary

Winifred Exhibition Opens With Friday Dance

The Winifred Exhibition runs Thursday and Friday this week with a closing Friday evening dance. The event attracts large patronage and many Medicine Hat residents are expected to attend.

Medicine Hat

W Gordon to head joint committee in Canmore dispute

Dr W Gordon Ralph Connor has been appointed independent chairman of the joint committee of operators and workmen over the Canmore Alberta dispute. He is expected to arrive soon as western miners within District 18 are required to settle differences by this joint committee.

Ottawa W. Gordon Ralph Connor Minister of Labor Canmore Alberta Gordon Western District 18 Western Coal Operators' Association

Boy Confesses To Shooting Woman In Kamloops BC

Kamloops BC July 18 police say Eric Stanley 17 confessed in writing to firing the shot that wounded Mrs Thomas Hall at the Hall farm. Mrs Hall injured in garden with Stanley present fled into burning house later treated in Salmon Arm and Kamloops hospital in critical condition. Stanley detained for investigation in Enderby. Hall family says he was treated as a son and denies involvement.

Kamloops, Wh. C Thomas WW. Hall Eric Stanley Hall Hall Farm Kamloops K. C Jenny Mall Thos Wallace Huall Fawner Salmon Arm Old Country Salvation Army Simon Arm Enderby Ince

Chamber of Commerce Directors Meeting at Hotel Cecil

The Chamber of Commerce directors will meet tomorrow at 12.16 in the Hotel Cecil.

Labor Day Sports Committee Meeting Notice

The Trades and Labor Council announces a Labor Day Sports Committee meeting on Friday July 20 at 8 30 p m in the Labor Hall Becker Block. All members are expected to attend due to important business.

Labor Day Sports Committee Labor Hall Becker

Classified ads move fastest with News Classifieds

Classifieds are the quickest way to reach buyers in The News, offering targeted local advertising and fast results for property sales job listings and personal notices.

Cape Breton Coal and Steel Strike Tension Rises

In Sydney Nova Scotia the Cape Breton coal and steel strike nears a crisis as about 1500 troops reinforce the district. Crowds gather on Glace Bay street corners while UMW leader Alex Stewart directs operations at Glace Bay headquarters and comments on the provisional presidency of Barrett.

Sydney N.S Cape Breton Canada Glace Bay International Board Alex Stewart United Mine Workers Stewart Barrett

Weather Watch Across the West Reports Rainy Conditions

The west faces continued rain in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Manitoba expects mostly fair skies today and Thursday with isolated showers or thunderstorms. Saskatchewan and Alberta forecast mostly fair today and Thursday with some local showers.

Vancouver Victoria Edmonton Calgary Medicine Hat Clear Lethbridge Moose Jaw Saskatoon Brandon Winnipeg West Saskatchewan Alberta Manitoba

Tragedy marred Pictou Hector celebrations

Pictou Nova Scotia July 18 tragedy struck the Hector celebrations when Scott Dawson, a deaf man, was run over and killed by the Governor General’s special train as it was being shifted to a siding. An additional incident at the pier involved a motor boat accident with eight people plunged into the water but rescued safely.

Pictou N. G Scott Dawson Dawson

No definite offer to G T Shareholders

London July 18 The Exchange Telegraph Company reports the Canadian government has made no definite offer to holders of the four percent debenture of the Grand Trunk Railway Co recently merged with the Canadian National Railway. It recognizes their rights to interest if there is a sufficient surplus.

London The Exchange Telegraph Company Grand Trunk Railway Co Canadian National Railway

Baby Drowns in Goldfish Bowl in Cal City Frame

Ramas Hoffer, one year old son of Jacob Hoffer a wealthy local vineyard owner, drowned after falling head first into a goldfish bowl in his frame on Monday. The bowl held about four inches of water and the mother discovered the tragedy.

Welt Cal Ramas Hoffer Jacob Hoffer

Four Birthdays in One Family on July 7

A remarkable coincidence in the Ole Kirkland family has all four children born on July 7 in different years. The latest arrival came yesterday and both mother and baby are doing well.

Ole Kirkland

Fires rage along railway and river path near Rankin area

A large wildfire near Rankin, four miles east of the Canadian shore, worsened yesterday afternoon. The blaze spread rapidly, threatening the Garden River settlement and could push toward Echo Bay along the CPR line. The Michigan area reports three nearby fires, heightening regional anxiety.

Sault Str Merie Toot Rankin Garden Rher Canadian Pacific Railway Echo Bay

Bucking Mare Kills Boy on Montana Ranch

Twelve year old Charles McBride was thrown from a bucking mare and dragged 300 feet to his death on the Dryhead ranch near Billings Montana. Despite warnings not to ride the horse he mounted during lunch preparations and was killed when his foot tangled in the harness lines.

Billings Mont Charles McBride O. J. McBride Charles Colgrave Colgraves McBride

Rainy Weather Across Region and Canada Rail Line

The regional rainfall reached .42 inch yesterday with heavy rain extending to Calgary and the Bas sano subdivision of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Light showers occurred at several points between here and Swift Current.

Calgary Bassano Canadian Vtacific Railway Here Swift Current

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pump & Brass CO U. S. Balloon U.S Lake Erie Frank H. Stanley Berting Toronto Solony Veronoff Pasteur Institute Africa J. L. Lewis Glace Bay District Moscow Indianapolis DRC Trades & Labor Council Nator G. T Whde Awake New Harmony Four Orchestra Gib Pickering Moose Hall
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