26 Mar 1929
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1929
Page
1
Ottawa notes show only a few maritimes members remaining in the parliament buildings as others depart for home. Debates hinge on Grain Act amendments and potential grain board changes while party plans outside Ottawa loom. The session’s length remains tied to U S tariff actions and committee reports.
London officials study future roles for the three youngest sons of George VI. Plans, not definite, point to overseas service as representatives of the King. Prince George’s foreign office experience may lead to a governor general post after extensive civil service training.
Regina residents Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Armour were instantly killed when their car was struck at a level crossing by a Los Angeles bound express on the Southern Pacific route. Both occupants died in the wreckage.
The three surviving members of CN Railways train No 3 were arrested for manslaughter after a Drocourt collision on March 20 that killed Horace Smith and others. The coroner’s jury blamed the No 3 crew for passing the stop point, leading to the head-on crash with train No 4.
Communiques reveal alleged revolts in Central Mexico and rebel attacks near Jimenez and Naco. General Escobar says 7,000 troops concentrate toward Mexico City while trains are dynamited and lines cut. Rebels claim advances at Piedras Negras and Matamoros areas as Juarez denies Mazatlan siege end.
A Canadian legation report on the sinking of the schooner I'm Alone is sent to Ottawa while Canada and Britain seek an official US report. The vessel, registered in Lunenburg Nova Scotia, was captained by John T Randell of Liverpool Nova Scotia. Captain Randell, a decorated Arctic veteran, had refused to heave to when urged by US coast guard officers.
Two Edmonton Aero Club student airmen R F Brinkman and S Clare were seriously injured when a Moth plane crashed in a city field. Hospital to assess injuries. both say engine functioned perfectly before the spin. The two flier pilots violated club rules by flying together without instructor approval. Phillip Pocock of London Ontario is dead.
Mr Torgeson of Estevan addressed the Rotary club stressing Canadian unity and cooperation among East and West. Winnipeg’s Dr. Pigeon and Calgary’s James Davidson noted Rotary leadership, while discussion covered Canada’s growing industry and opportunity with remarks on O Canada and upcoming Rotary versus Kiwanis debate.
In Regina a rat at 2057 Albert Street attacked sleeping residents, biting five year old Gerard Turcotte’s lower lip and injuring his mother. Mr. Turcotte recalls failed capture attempts and recalls a tale of educated rats resisting traps. The attack began March 12 and is described as vicious and disease carrying.
Fire at S Blohm and Son shipyard in Hamburg engulfed the North German Lloyd liner Europa in forequarter flames. Fire boats, the city fire department, and crews from nearby vessels fought the blaze from 3:30 a.m., but hours of effort appeared unavailing with many sections deemed lost and cause undeclared. Aims to prevent spread as other ships were moved away.
Tickets are selling for a Thursday banquet at the Assiniboia Hotel to honor the Medicine Hat Monarch hockey team. The Medicine Hat Hockey Association hosts the event with proceeds aiding the team while supporters who backed the players’ activities will attend. Tickets available from any hockey executive member.
Winnipeg march 26 inspectors process 1000 cars of wheat this year far surpassing last year’s 100. Contracts grade 500 referenced in the report.
Paris March 26 The funeral mass for Marshal Foch at Notre Dame drew five thousand dignitaries and leaders from France and abroad including the British heir to the throne. The service, held during Holy Week, featured a draped oak coffin on a throne in the choir as candles flickered through stained glass.
London Ont March 26 Police probe a blood stained razor found on Dundas Street bridge with personal effects tied to missing couple Mrs Edith Sintzel and Herbert Sintzel. A silver compact linked to Mrs Sintzel was found near the razor. Albert Reeves and son are also missing. Reeves says the handkerchief bearing Reeves is not his. Police report a car with Michigan plates seen in London recently. The Sintzels reportedly came from Oklahoma.
W Dirks pleaded guilty to reckless driving at the police court last night and was fined 25 dollars plus costs after he struck a gas standard at the corner of the avenue on Worth Street opposite the Cecil Hotel. This morning F Hards was fined 15 dollars and costs for operating an auto at an unreasonable speed.
E W Beatty is to present at the fourth National Conference on Education with events in Victoria from April 3 to 8 and in Vancouver from April 8 to 13. D C Coleman, VP of Western Lines at Canadian Pacific, arrives from Winnipeg, plans to visit Victoria and Vancouver to discuss site selection for a Sir William Van Horne monument proposed for company property. Vancouver citizens express strong interest in the memorial, linked to Sir William’s role in Vancouver’s western terminal status.
Cyril W. Agnew aged 45 was committed for trial before a jury by Magistrate R. M. Noble after a preliminary hearing. Mrs Elizabeth Mc Lean 52 was found dead in Agnew s business office in a downtown building on March 3. Agnew was arrested hours after the body was found.
March 26. President Chang Kai-shek formally signed a punitive mandate against Kwong’s military clique. The decree, expected to be issued today, targets the Wan Kuang leadership in Nanking as tensions rise between central authorities and rebellious forces.
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