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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1930
Page
1
Berlin reports that President Hindenburg dissolved the Reichstag to protect enforcement of the tax measures. Chancellor Bruening’s cabinet remains in office under Article 46 emergency powers as the chamber’s non-confidence motion and revocation attempt failed. Police sealed the building to avert demonstrations.
Dear Mayom reports the Wailing Wall Commission met with the Moslem Grand Mufti to seek a Jewish Moslem agreement. The Mufti reportedly rejected compromise, asserting the wall belongs to Muslims worldwide and that Arabs will not accept any decision opposing this principle. The stance marks firm Arab opposition to Jewish access or sovereignty at the wall.
The British battleships Princess Elizabeth and Ramillies reached Alexandria and their presence soothed the city as crowds dispersed quietly after prayers. Also reported, Dale F. Kearney, 31, a federal prohibition agent, was shot dead in Aguilar Colorado by an unidentified assailant who fled the scene.
London July 18 The episode where Labour MP John Beckett seized the Speaker's mace and bolted from the House prompted motions for suspension from five Conservative members. Beckett said he meant no disrespect to the Speaker and that his act was a protest over Brockway's India treatment, not a theft. He added he would have returned the mace if harmed.
The body recovered from the river near Box Springs by Jessop Nott and A G Wade has been identified as Harold Murphy who drowned last Sunday evening. The remains were brought to the city and interred at Hillside Cemetery this afternoon.
Ottawa reports June fiscal data show Dominion income tax net collections up by 121 176 compared with June 1929 and a three month rise of 2 250 185. Excise duties rise 498 182 while sales tax cuts and lower imports reduce customs duties by 2 389 521. Exports fall 33 400 000 with wheat meat and cheese declines. report urges broader markets abroad for Canadian products.
An earthquake 60 miles north of Rangoon in Tharrawady district Burma killed or seriously injured about fifty people. Many houses collapsed and Letpadan village was badly shaken.
The 27th Irvine Stampede drew record crowds with a 1 30 p m start. A parade of riders and contestants opened a day of races bucking and thrilling events organized by manager J H Conk. Injuries were minor though riders fell. Edrt suffered a shoulder bruise but was not seriously hurt. The Woman's Institute booth offered refreshments and a machinery exhibit by Plow Co. The event featured early morning races and a lively program with the kickoff parade and crowd-filled grounds.
Montreal dispatch reports freighter Dalyran struck an iceberg 11 miles west northwest of Helle Isle. Anthentea and Donaldson Mper Anthéhia stand by in fog with 24 hours elapsed. Dalyran owned by Campbell and Co of Newcastle. Canadian Imports Co. as local agent. Vessel carried six thousand tons of anthracite from Swansea to Montreal.
Nanaimo welcomed Hon. C. A. Dunning and delegation as he praised Canada’s wartime debts payment progress led by the late J. A. Robb. He argued for reduced immigration, defended eight hour work, and warned on tariffs amid global demand excess and US protectionism.
Tokyo reports a heavy loss of life among seafarers in the Nagasaki harbor typhoon. Many public buildings were damaged, including prefectural headquarters. The worst typhoon in ten years also struck Kushiy Island with massive flooding and a large death toll, while central communications collapsed.
A report from Lamorati area notes ongoing drilling operations with gas release observations. The account mentions a fine streak and an estimate of pressure around 500 pounds per square inch, indicating a hazardous exploratory activity near Arad.
Vancouver reports Mrs. D. H. Scheidal died in hospital after being attacked in her Grant Street home on July 8. Police say two men forced entry. one seized her and struck her with an object. She regained consciousness to find her two children unconscious and the house wrecked.
Ground for appeal against conviction and heavy fines in the Alberta Supreme Court for conspiracy charges was filed in Calgary. Defense argues mis ruling, requests new trial with jury and further particulars, seeking separate counts and challenged admission of seized documents as part of the Security Frauds Act case.
Fragmentary report describes a violent death during a fight or rough incident in a public area. The text mentions a Stirrup and a spectator reaction, a fifteen minute struggle, and a person being kicked loose. Parents are noted as deceased and several job roles are referenced.
In Crow's Nest Pass, UFA's Col. Coote faces Conservative Joseph D. Matheson amid Labor backing for Matheson. Past results show Coote won by 3,151 over Herron. Pass towns earlier lean toward 2,200 votes. Labor rally efforts by Dr. R. Fy Manion aim to sway miners, while Coote emphasizes freight-rate subsidies and coal industry jobs.
Special to the News reports a nighttime break in at Schneider's store in Irvine. Goods valued around 100 dollars were stolen including gold leather coats and pails of candy and other articles, suggesting the thief exploited a fatigued town after busy days.
Fragmentary notes indicate Fernand Rinfret, then secretary of state, predicting Liberals would gain in a Tory stronghold during an upcoming federal campaign. The text references Canadian political figures and Ontario cabinet remarks, with unclear timing around July and the 1996 context.
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