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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
1
June reports describe British Indian detachment en route to Shameen as foreigners flee Canton and Amoy sees rising student protests. Fear of colonial conflict grows as consuls seek naval protection and civilians evacuate to ships.
During cross examination William Darius Shepherd testified about his relationship with the McClintock family and his financial status. He denied knowing key accusers and described his work history and past marriages as context for his life at issue. The session highlighted the brutality alleged in the murder case and featured tense exchanges with state attorney Robert de Crowe.
Paris reports Prime Minister Pulaleve’s ministry won a vote of confidence on its policy in the Chamber of Deputies at an early hour. Socialists largely supported the government, with Leon Blum among the signatories of the motion.
Wheat inspections there yesterday totaled 103 cars, down from last year. Coarse grains reached 57 cars versus 21 a year ago, and contract wheat stood at 49 cars. May 31 proved busy for the Anglican rector of Roxland, who spoke of christenings that Sunday.
New York police say masked robbers entered Marcus Keldman’s Broadway diamond store, pistol drawn, robbed clerks on duty and fled with diamonds and jewelry valued between 10000 and 200000. The holdup occurred as Broadway traffic was heavy.
Officials in Saskatchewan refute widespread rust reports affecting early field crops. The department cites heavy sands and weather conditions as factors while noting only localized, not widespread, impact on potato and wheat crops in the district.
An unreadable OCR excerpt references names and places such as Daiminere and Nbberta bay Prordinets. It hints at a column from Wide-awalt advertisers used in The News but provides no clear event or outcome.
Ottawa June 2 The House of Commons votes 183 to 17 to send back to the Senate the Home Bank Depositors’ Bill, declining to accept Senate amendments. Premier Mackenzie King urges full reimbursement while opposition Meighen and Progressives press constitutional limits on Senate authority.
In London on June 24 the House of Lords debated a bill introduced by the Marquis of Salisbury to make it an offence to obtain titles by payment. The report notes unsettled weather across western Canada with forecasts of fair to cool conditions and mentions varied regional weather observations.
London reports rising unemployment due to trade slump with Labourites blaming government and employers citing high wages and short hours. The coal industry faces a looming clash as owners plan to end the current wage pact and extend hours, while miners seek to resist wage cuts ahead of a national conference.
New York reports eight investigations into a new disease called radium necrosis linked to luminous paint at a Jersey facility. The latest victim, Mrs. Sarah Maillefer, prompted samples to be sent to Dr. Robert Millikan for analysis.
Market notes show July and October prices down with limited activity in wheat trading. Observers report dips in futures as cash grain demand remains cautious and stock levels tighten. The piece also notes strong advertising pitches for The News classified ads.
In Pretoria the prince paid tribute at the Paul Kruger monument, honoring the late leader linked to policies that helped spark the Boer War. The ceremony was simple, attended by two members of the prince’s staff.
The senate today gave second reading to the grain bill and referred it to a special committee for consideration.
Parents warn children at Crescent Heights to stay off the Roth well derrick as youths climb the structure. The hazardous habit risks a serious accident and possible injury to the climbers.
Windsor Ont June 23 announcement states the Detroit Windsor international bridge will be built with a $12,000,000 construction fund provided by J P Morgan & Co New York the source notes.
Steve Batty the circus lion tamer was attacked from behind by a lion after driving animals from the show cage. He suffered injuries to his side and stomach and was quickly taken to hospital. An attendant fired blanks to drive the animal away as the crowd gasped and screamed.
Ottawa June 24 the senate backed its special committee report on the canteen funds bill. The house of commons concurred with senate amendments removing a $100000 central board trust for the Central Adjustment Bureau and confirming the bill’s progress. The temperance bill, focused on British Columbia, passed all stages and goes to the senate, allowing BC to prohibit liquor imports except for medical sacramental and industrial use.
The Senate will examine amendments to the Canada Grain Act and the House of Commons advances on Canada Grain Act with third reading. The Home Bank reimbursement bill passes a division vote 131 to 2. The Canada Australia trade treaty secures third reading after division 80 to 0.
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