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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Jun 20, 1924

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Fire Damaged Stores In Ottawa Movings And Politics

Fire crews quell smouldering remains from Monday’s blaze at Fraser store and others relocate stock to Third street for a fire sale. Holmes stock shifts to Hull block as Holmes expects business to resume early next week. Ottawa June 11. Six Progressive party members sign letter disavowing caucus ties and urging co operation with all groups to advance farmer movement and democratic principles against old party machinery.

Second Street Sixth Avenue Third Street Fraser Fraser's Ltd Bullivant F. J. Holmes Miss Warner Hull Block Vogue Holmes Ottawa Progressive Party Robt. Forke Mr. Forke Canada

Senator Alleges Rum-Running by Maritime Firms

Senator J. D. Taylor of New Westminster British Columbia accuses the Canadian Government Merchant Marine and Canadian National Railways of organized rascality. He cites rum-running defrauding insurance firms and illegal commissions in railway purchasing departments.

J. D. Taylor New Westminster B.C Senate Merchant Marine Canadian National Tailways British Columbia

Guessing Contest Halted By Police In Vancouver

Police halted the H C Veterans weekly prize guessing contest after finding the prize list and winners were fictitious. Warrants were issued for several named individuals and the public contribution of about ten thousand dollars weekly is questioned. The publication paused as investigators probe alleged illegal advertising and fake addresses across Calgary Winnipeg and Toronto connections.

Vancouver H. C Veterans St Iy Alberta Manitoba Veterans’ Weekly Calgary Winnipeg Toronto

Market Prices Report From Local Vendor Ledger

Prices at the market show Beef eight cents a pound and up Veal nine cents a pound and up Pork ten cents a pound and up Mutton sixteen cents a pound and up Butter two cents a pound Extras twenty six to thirty cents a dozen Firsts twenty five cents a dozen Seventy dozen eggs were examined grading twenty two dozen extras and eighteen dozen firsts

Mayor Huchvale to Open Club Swimming Pool Tonight

Mayor Huchvale will officially open the Club Swimming Pool this evening with an attractive program prepared to mark the occasion. The affair starts at 7 o'clock and ample accommodation has been provided for all those seeking an evening of enjoyable entertainment.

Huchvale

Regina man elected president of Canadian Medical Association

Dr David Low of Regina was elected president of the Canadian Medical Association at the closing session of the annual convention in Ottawa. He will occupy the presidential chair at the next meeting to be held in Regina in 1925.

Ottawa David Low Regina The Canadian Medical Association Low

Oklahoma man elected Rotary International president at Toronto convention

Everett M. T. of Oklahoma was elected President of Rotary International at the Toronto convention. The 15th annual gathering closes after 5 pm with a farewell meeting at 8 pm. The convention highlights the aim of Rotarians as members of broader agencies, with focus on boys work overseen by national and international committees.

Toronto Dane Everett M. T Oklahoma Okla Rotary International Rotary International Committee Dart Scely Waverly New York Unite States Vortmued

Coast to coast dawn flight postponed in New York

In Mitchelfield New York on June 20 a dense fog over the Metropolitan area forced Lieutenant Russell Maughan to postpone his third attempt to fly coast to coast between dawn and daylight. He said the flight may be attempted tomorrow morning pending better visibility.

Mitchelfield N.Y Jed Russell Maughan

Three Men Still Missing From the Metagama's Crew

In St Johns Nfld June 20 the three men drifted from the Metagama after collision with the Italian steamer Clara Camas. Coast guard cutter Tampa and others search fogbound seas as Metagama lies at the dry dock entrance with bow fastened and leaking.

St. Johns Nild Metagama Clara Camas

Inspector Trickey Resigns Post at Peace River District

Inspector Trickey of the Allis Peace River division, based in Grande Prairie, resigns to go to South America. He was among the first officers on the local AAP detachment, succeeding Serjt. Fisher in December 1917 after starting as a sergeant. He served in Medicine Hat until August 1918, then moved North and was promoted to inspector.

Trickey The ALLIS Peace River Pricckey Loca Aap Serjt. Fisher EET Medicine Hat North Country

Death sentence for Hanna man who killed son in rage

William Hiles Beck, a farmer of Lone Butte Alber t, was sentenced to be hanged at Fort Saskatchewan Jail on September 30 1924 after a jury found him guilty of murdering his seven year old son Archie at their Clivedale Alberta farm on January 3 1924. The verdict ended a defense claiming insanity and the judge Mr Justice Tweedle ordered the death sentence. Husabeck stood calmly as sentence was pronounced and was immediately placed in custody to await transfer to Fort Saskatchewan. The wife and daughter reacted with weeping and distress. The jury had requested guidance on manslaughter versus murder before delivering the verdict.

Hanna William Hilesbeck Lone Butte Albert Fort Saskatchewan T. W. Tweedle Husabeek Archie Clivedale Alta Husabeck Ducles Tweedie Sentece Tsabeek Will Be Irene A. A. McGillivray Hilsabeck A. J. Stith

Weather summary from Canada and Manitoba disturbance

The disturbance has moved north and centers near Nelson. Rain is widespread in Manitoba. Westward, weather is fair and cool. Alberta foresees mostly fair skies with cool temperatures and scattered showers today and Saturday.

Victoria Nelson Moose Jaw Regina Saskatoon Brandon Fair Winnipeg Manitoba Alberta

Island School Rates Corrected in Bow Island Notes

Bow Island correspondence cites school mill rates once as 10 country and 12 town. Corrected figures now show 2 for the country and 15 for the town. Advertising column also mentions Wideawake notices and related news items.

Bow Island

Fire damages reach toward two hundred thousand dollars in Nipigon

A morning blaze in Nipigon destroyed the Hudson's Bay store Revillon Freres store International Hotel Dr Gurley's office and the De Fazio restaurant with extensive fur losses. The H B store was prepped for shipment tomorrow. In Evansburg Alberta a hotel fire at 3 am consumed the Evansburg Hotel and its contents leaving about twenty guests to flee in night clothing.

Port Arthur Ont Nipigon Hudson's Bay Revillon Freres International Hotel Dr. Gurley de Fazio Evansburg Alta

Postal strike ultimatum sets return date and rules

Ottawa government warns striking postal workers to return unconditionally by Saturday June 21 or face permanent nonemployment. Acting Postmaster General Charles Stewart says new staff are in place and positions available. Reports from Montreal and Toronto indicate talks toward resolving the dispute and possible reinstatement under Industrial Disputes Act. officials stress no board of conciliation is yet planned.

Ottawa Charles Stewart Stewart Montreal Quedune Gaudet Toronto Is Whnnion Canadian Federation of Postal Employees Board of Arbitration Civil Service Commission Canada Ontario Quebec Noott Pac Montres James Murdock Ministep Ap Jecksen Murdock Mr. Jackson Jackson James Murdoch Murdoch Civil Service Act

New Christian Science Body Forms In Boston

A dissident group forms a new Christian Science church in Boston led by Mrs Annie C Bill after resignations from the mother church amid litigation. John V Dittemore, once a director, aids the new society and remains trustee of Mrs Eddy’s estate which controls her writings. The group says it maintains a miniature church under Mrs Eddy’s system with no rivalry to the original church.

Boston Christian Science New Generation Annie C. Bill John V. Dittemore Mary Baker Eddy Pdittemore

Parliamentary Session Passages From Ottawa Notes

June 20 Ottawa reporting on Parliament with the Senate set to sit and the Commons debating government bills and estimates. Senator Reid urged immediate action in Canada US St. Lawrence waterways negotiations while Charles Stewart criticized the postal strike and vowed to mobilize every legitimate means to advance service. Trade and Commerce estimates dominated the day.

Ottawa Senate Commons J. D. Reid Government of Canada United States St. Lawrence House of Commons Charles Stewart Mini Service of Canada Department of Trade and Commerce

Mrs Stillman Seeks 20000 for Counsel Fees in Appeal

Mrs Anne Stillman asked Supreme Court Justice Morschauser to grant 20000 for counsel fees to fund the appeal of her husband Aness A Stillman from a denial of a decree of divorce. Counsel says Mrs Stillman receives 7500 monthly from her husband.

White Plains N. Y Anne ¥. Stillman Supreme Court

Native Sons of Canada Initiation Ceremony Saturday

Native Sons of Canada announces an initiation ceremony at Moose Hall this Saturday at 9 o clock. All members and prospective members are urged to attend.

Native Sons OF Canada Moose Hall

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Progressive ‘Party Forke SIX Bolt U.F. A Dulig Princip Man London Opinion Regina Man C. M. Asso Inspector Trickey Wideawake Mews Loci Post Office Sa Dt Fy Collier NEW Christian Science Body Mrs, Stillman
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