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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1925
Page
3
Atlanta report covers Judge Sibley remarks on modern femininity and cynicism, then details the shooting death of Amidon and a Mills boy in Newton area. Witness accounts say Amidon died from a self inflicted head wound after Mills was wounded. notes allegedly describe a death pact.
Police confirm a death at Wellesley Farms Massachusetts is connected to a self action agreement between Priscilla Amidon 16 and Sterling Mills 18 as part of the investigation.
The senate sat and discussed anti smuggling amendments with penalties considered too severe. The House of Commons examined estimates for Immigration Indian Affairs Public Works Railways and Canals. The Criminal Code amendment bill advanced to third reading as Soldiers Civil Re establishment estimates were reviewed totaling 7 994 000.
Five people are believed drowned after the pleasure cruiser Crystal caught fire eight miles off the coast of Atlantic City New Jersey. Thirty passengers including the crew were forced to jump overboard as flames enveloped the vessel. Coast guard boats rescued all but the five victims. the fire is thought to have started from a lit cigarette dropped down the hatchway. all aboard were members of a social club.
Cleveland reports a proposed amendment to Rotary International rules that would prevent member disqualification when changing business or address between cities. J. J. Rosborough, ex-Rotarian from Oakland, arrives as unofficial representative of about 160 000 former members to present the request to directors before the annual convention.
Chicago June 11 A G Gulbransen a Chicago piano maker denounces jazz as animal howls within the National Music Trades convention. He says jazz is not American and vows to extirpate its vileness, calling it undercurrents of tom-tom beats. W F H Smith notes music would lower divorce rates if every home owned a instrument. Richard W Lawrence attacks radio as phonograph music rather than real music.
The crop forecast indicates only slight acreage reductions across grains due to floods, with little permanent frost damage from May. Cutworms at 215 points across three provinces cause light to moderate losses sometimes, while heavy rains curb this damage. Coarse grains mostly seeded. flax acreage may fall, sweet clover and corn plantings rise. The overall mid June outlook is very favorable.
Girls planning to spend part of their vacation at the C. G. I. T. camp at Elkwater may register now. The camp is for girls 14 and over with a $7 fee of which $1 accompanies the application. balance due at opening. Director Miss Katie McCrimmon leads a staff of experienced campers and a trained nurse to provide meals, beds, and an attractive program. Applications encouraged early.
The exhibit in Wainwright features buffalo coats robes rugs and skins with sample ladies and gentlemen’s buffalo coats to show practical uses. It will be displayed during the upcoming big industrial auto and horticultural exhibition in late August.
A Calgary editor publishes a death notice for Sir William Peterson, using a forged obituary of a late Principal Peterson from McGitt University to mock rivals. The stunt highlights newspaper theatrics and editorial daring.
Sunday and Monday, June 14 15 predict a mix of sorrowful heart and home presages with possible deception. Those born today may face a slow year and personal anxiety in love. Monday brings auguries of recognition or promotion for workers while others may face losses through law or speculation.
Vancouver June 18 the ban on importing U S cattle into Canada will be lifted. Dr W H Mackenzie federal veterinary inspector announced upon receipt of a message from Ottawa. Removal of the embargo aids British Columbia activities including horse racing and fair events this summer.
The Duke of Westminster agrees not to defend the divorce action and withdraws counter charges amid intense social pressure. The duchess drops 28 of 30 charges and accepts 30,000 dollars yearly alimony.
A glance at The News promotes fast, affordable advertising in local classifieds. The ad section positions itself as the swiftest sales channel for quick turnovers and visible regional reach, inviting merchants to place notices.
A special committee investigating the Great Veterans Association finances in Ottawa decided to drop the proposed $100,000 section of the Canteen Bill for the maintenance of the adjustment bureau for ex service men. Adjournment was set for Tuesday morning.
Field Marshal Haig will travel to Calgary July 10 and 11 to take part in the jubilee and stampede, according to a telegram to Alex Walker president of the provincial G W V A. The message was sent by J P Campbell Iron Wembley and confirms Haig's party visiting Canada under Dominion G W V A auspices.
Attorney C P MacAulay left for Springfield to file a writ of error and superseding stay to halt the June 13 execution of Russell Scott, convicted of murder in the holdup killing of Joseph Morer, a drug clerk.
Communicant members in Calgary file a caveat against Knox Church Lethbridge alleging claims related to beneficiaries and the union. Knox joined a union, but part of the original congregation has formed a continuing church amid the dispute.
Winnipeg reports on Friday grain inspections totaling 107 cars, 61 contract grade and 55 coarse grains, with figures for 1984 and a year ago. Separate note mentions 90 sacred baboons from Abyssinia reaching Tondo Zoo and to be housed in heated sheltered cages with artificial sunshine.
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