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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Mar 03, 1931

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City Foreman Reinstated After Council Meeting

City Foreman McLaughlin was reinstated from suspension after a council session that blamed the dispute on a misunderstanding among the Mayor the City Engineer and the Foreman. The meeting approved a well drilling plan funded by an $82 500 bond and read a first by law to be voted on April 6.

McLaughlin Utilities Commission Hoie Bullivant Ashburner Mayer Bullivant Ald Hole

Supplementary Revenue Tax Debate in Alberta Legislature

The Alberta Legislature rejected Liberal Hugh J. Montgomery's motion to abolish the supplementary revenue tax by a vote of 9 to 9 and approved an amendment to study the tax's fairness with a report due next session. Liberals and allied parties formed a bloc against UFLA Conservatives and independents, with two Liberals absent for pairing. The debate intensified as the motion was discussed amid resource return arguments.

Sdmonton House Hugh J. Montgomery Wetaskiwin Hon RK. CG. Reid Milton C. Mcl U.F.A Lac Ste. Anne Montgomery

Government Withdraws Trades Disputes Bill From Parliament

The government has withdrawn the controversial Trades Disputes Bill after radical amendments in committee with conservative opposition and support from Literal votes. The move ends a lengthy parliamentary dispute over the measure.

Civic Relief Costs Cited At Rotary Luncheon

Mayor Bullivant outlined city relief costs including Children’s Shelter 1447.13 and hospital charges 4835 for isolation, with total general relief 10392 and a tax impact of 332 mills. He noted provincial funding 6000 received and Dominion funding pending, praising Relief Officer Miss Carson.

Rotary Club Bullivant Medicine Mat General’ Hospital Isolalion T.B Calgary Mathery Red Cross Salvation Army Dominion Miss Carson

Unclear OCR: history notes and fragments

Fragmentary text references questions and events involving Kathartans and Vicerey, mentions Mahatma and legal proceedings. Readable details are insufficient to identify persons, places, dates, or outcomes.

Congress's 71st Congress closes with record peacetime spending

Washington March 5 Associated Press reports the 71st Congress ends its term as the heaviest spender in peacetime history. The appropriations total about 10.9 billion dollars for government needs, including emergency construction to boost employment and drought and farm relief programs.

Washington Associated Press Congress 71St National Assembly

Fatal Mill Accident and Dual City Murders Reported

Across the pages, a mill accident in Sault Ste Marie leaves Jean Cloutier dead after a fall onto a circular saw. In New York, Mac Birmingham, 32, is shot to death in his boss’s apartment, while his admirer Howard Quade dies from related wounds. Irene Von Lehliback, Archduke Albrecht’s wife, is said to be expecting an engagement, with King Alfonso likely to be godfather. Theo phile Julien, 74, collapses and dies en route to burial duties.

Sault Ste. Marie, Qnt Jean Cloutier Fourtier New York Mac Birmingham Wall Street Howard Quade Vienna Associated Press Irene von Lehliback Albrecht Alfonso of Spain Ottawa Ont Theophile Julien Warren

A Barnes Receives Two Year Term for Burglary

Arthur Barries pleaded guilty to breaking into the Rabinovich store on South Railway Street and was sentenced by Mr Justice Ewing to two years in Prince Albert penitentiary. Crown Prosecutor Gregor said Barries had traveled from Calgary to Medicine Hat on February 18, stole skins, and sold some in Calgary for 43 dollars before arrest. Barries offered leniency and restitution, but the judge noted multiple prior convictions and sentenced him to two years to protect the public. This was the final case at Winnipeg Supreme Court sitting.

Arthur Barries Rabinovich South Railway Street Justice Ewing Supreme Court Prince’ Albert Mad Gregor Medicine’ Hat Calgary Fien Accuged

J De Boer Acquitted of Stealing Two Colts

Justice Ewing acquits J De Boer in a case filled with suspicion, giving the accused the benefit of the doubt. The court notes the burden on the Crown to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and cautions against future accusations of taking others property.

J. DE Boer J. DeBeer Justice Ewing Supreme Court DeBoer MacGregor Clare Miller Hig Board Dubeau Reids Ed ‘Uinn Quinnn Quinn Mile Coulever Ivy DeBoer Medicine Hat Gordon Morrigan Ulmer Miller

Dvernychuk Hanged Fort Edmonton Case Report

The official hangman ceremony slipped as Georgé Qworriy chuk was hanged for involvement in a Smoky Lak slaying tied to a four- person fatal incident. Witnesses described delayed delivery of the death sentence. Salvation Army Major Hector Hab kirk and others commented on spiritual matters amid the proceedings.

Fdmonton Ing Georgé Qworriychuk Smoky ‘Lak Ewa Walea Hig Hector Habkirk Salvation Jeans Manria

Fire Destroyed Trotsky Papers in Istanbul Villa

The Associated Press reports a villa on Prinkipo Island burned destroying Lion Trotsky exiled Bolshevik leader plans and notes. Trotsky's secretary Nor Frarkel says loss includes the completed manuscript of the history of the Russian revolution and notes for unwritten volumes.

Istanbul Turkey Associated Press Lion Trotsky Prinkipo Island Trotsky Jon Frarkel Trotzky Mme Trotzky

Weather figures for February at Medicine War

Mr Charles Pickering of the Weather Bureau reports February data with nil precipitation and a monthly mean temperature of 34 degrees. Maximum and minimum temperatures reached 5 and 1 degrees respectively, with 146.6 hours of bright sunshine.

Charles Pickering Medicine War

Explosion Causes Damage and Injuries at Melbourne Tea Room

A Melbourne tea room suffered a structural blast in the afternoon. Fire crews found shattered windows and debris. several patrons received minor injuries. The report notes an initial investigation into the blast and mentions a possible electrical fault as a factor.

Melbourne Austalia

Alberta Legislature debates Direct Legislation Act plebiscite plan

Alberta legislators consider 55 000 signatures on a petition to abolish beer parlors and to hold a plebiscite under the Direct Legislation Act. Premier Brownlee notes the petition’s long history and the need for the private bills standing orders committee to review amendments before a final House decision.

Edmonton Alberta Prohibition Association Legisla J. E. Brownlee Geogr Webster Liberal House C. L. McPherson Aloe J. F. Lymburn Webster House McPherson Laborals Lionel ‘Gibbs Labor Edmondno D.M. Duggan Brownlee Remirdét Hugh Allen U.F.A Grande Prairie Calgary Joseph M Dechene W. R. Howson Mae 'D. Giroux Grouard Perren E. Baker

Incoherent OCR fragment on station master report

The readable text outlines a station master report and a crowd event with a district reference, mentioning pests and furniture and a bead. The fragment is unclear and lacks concrete names or dates.

Trade wages debate frames Ottawa labor talks

In an Ottawa interview dated March, G. D. Robertson discusses wage policy and the pressure on railway employees. He notes consideration of emolument reductions and departmental concerns shaping current labor discussions.

Ottawa Ont Prass G. D. Robertson Thaeyigtas Dependant Railway Watt

High Schools Should Offer Second Year Arts Work

A reader urges Alberta to let high schools provide a second year of university level Arts work. The writer argues many students cannot attend Edmonton or other cities, and high schools already offer first year work with trained teachers and supervision. The piece notes universities require student attendance and questions why Alberta University limits access.

Medicine Hat Sijce The Alberta’ University Arts University Queen's Universion

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