20 Jul 1927
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1927
Page
1
Band members arrive in the Banff area with tipis set near Last View Point on Tunnel Mountain. The advance guard of the Stony Sioux branch marks a hundred years since their Rocky Mountain arrival.
Quebec July 19 A reception is prepared for Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Prince George and Premier Stanley Baldwin when they arrive in the ancient capital Friday afternoon July 29 Three day stay includes a state dinner at Spencer Wood a provincial welcome luncheon and visits by Premier Mackenzie King and Dominion officials Brigadier General Paget and other aides accompany the party The article also recounts an Indigenous legend of the Stonx tribe and historic campgrounds.
Fire swept the four story building housing Canada Furniture Manufacturers Ltd in Toronto at 1 o clock, gutting the structure and causing about 250000 dollars in losses to the company. A strong easterly wind intensified the blaze, the worst Toronto fire since 1904.
Geneva reports say the British Cabinet faces a weighty choice in the Tri Partite Naval Conference. Britain and the United States clash over cruiser armament limits with six inch guns and ten gun tonnage. Delegates speak of a possible agreement if all three powers concede.
Hon. John Oliver remains premier of British Columbia with health concerns prompting a Liberal caucus memorial urging him to stay in office. Dr. J. D. MacLean is named acting premier and leader-designate, while Oliver consents to continue, citing readiness to advise and not resign.
London dispatch reports from Shanghai that over 4000 union and peasant leaders have been executed in Hupei and Henan as the Wuhan government suppresses Communism. The policy aims are to eradicate Communism and to remove General Chiang Kai-Shek, with Borodin reportedly fleeing the heat to Kuling and voicing pessimism about China's nationalism future.
Ottawa reports the Canadian Wheat Board will wind up on September 1 following an Order in Council of 1927. After that date no participation certificates will be paid and all money held by the Wheat Board becomes property of the Crown.
London July 19 A Radio Corporation of America appointee will join the new Canadian Marconi Company board after the sale. Details on keeping British control are unclear and Lazard Bros plans are not disclosed. Attempts to involve Canadian Pacific Railway and a formal briefing to Premier Mackenzie King are reported before final actions.
Edmonton reports that after a visit by Soviet purchasing agents Alberta ranchers face difficulties selling horses. Hon. George Hoadley releases a statement to explain the challenges in securing the required quantity for the first shipment, as Commissioner Lewis Kon writes about the situation.
Wrangell Alaska July 19 a 100 foot humpback stranded in a salmon trap at Point Colpers Prince of Wales Island was to be sent to an oil refinery. Watchman failed with rifle then dynamite was used. This is the first recorded whale caught in such a trap amid a weak salmon season and high early catches in Panfrek.
News from Bucharest reports King Ferdinand died overnight at the Sinaia summer residence. The Regency Council begins governing as Prince Michael, born 1921, is slated to succeed with a regency headed by Patriarch Nicholas and the Supreme Court chief justice.
Commander Byrd predicted Atlantic air liners will be practical within ten years. He said cross ocean planes will be multi motor and similar to the Fokker America, needing to be airworthy like ships, able to fly in storms, and to carry passengers regularly across the ocean in daily service.
Wheat rose sharply on the Winnipeg Grain Exchange with gains from 13 8 to 1 7 8 cents. Export houses bought July and October deliveries as offerings stayed scarce and prices advanced. Barley saw short covering, oats demand held, rye rebounded 13 4 cents, and flax remained quiet.
Kiwanis luncheon speaker Rev Dr McIrvine of Winnipeg spoke on Canada. He traced the nation from forefathers and hardships to present wealth and future potential, stressing a strong virile nation and a high standard for youth as the birthright.
Captain F T Courtney postpones departure from Calshot to Valentia and then New York due to wireless radio problems on the Whale. He plans a westward route across the Atlantic if repairs allow, with a 400 mile initial leg to Valentia and return to Newfoundland.
Justice Henry McCardie rules doctors on the witness stand must disclose patient information if the court orders. He notes physicians normally protect confidences but warns breach may invite heavy damages or criminal penalties in some jurisdictions.
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