Verifying Leg 2 Reveals Mixed Messages
Fragmentary OCR mentions Leg 2 and verification efforts. The readable bits show trial fragments and unclear references to sources and items, with no clear names, dates, or places.
26 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1930
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR mentions Leg 2 and verification efforts. The readable bits show trial fragments and unclear references to sources and items, with no clear names, dates, or places.
A partial, unclear OCR line touches on numbers and dates with missing context. It mentions months and a few digits but no coherent event, person, or place to anchor a readable news item. The readable portion lacks identifiable entities or a clear outcome.
In Ottawa on March 26 the Government Bill to amend the Export Act cleared its third reading after 162 of 173 MPs voted in support and 11 opposed. Opposition came from varied groups including C G Power and Henri Bourassa, with several Conservatives dissenting. Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Justice Minister Lapointe faced pointed scrutiny during a tense division as Mr Euler and Mr Bennett defended the measure.
William Neil, arrested after the discovery of a 19 year old bride's death, confessed in BS details of the slaying. A heavy sash weight and a cord were used in the murder, and police found these at the suspect's rooming house. He claimed he was preparing to flee when authorities arrived.
Medicine Hat Fish and Game Association holds a convention and banquet at 2 p.m. at City Hall with reports, officer elections, and resolutions on hunting and water regulations. A gala dinner follows at Corona Hall with coordinated seating, hotel arrangements, and plans to host many out of town visitors.
Paris reports a government plan to create a 200,000,000 francs reserve to secure grain supply during shortages and regulate domestic prices. The fund will build stock gradually under the Agriculture Ministry with cabinet approval.
The Tribune reports Chicago Board of Trade members must explain alleged grain price manipulation for the first time since the federal act. William B. Massey of Lamson and Co. and John and Philip J. Reddy are named in complaints filed by Secretary Arthur M. Hyde, with a hearing set in Chicago on April 7.
Winnipeg grain inspections report 111 wheat cars this year versus 1093 last year. Grain grades include 104 with 28 oats this year and 127 last year. Barley 18 today vs 74 last year. Flax 1 this year vs 8 last year. Rye 2 vs 17 last year. Mixed grains 1 vs 11. screenings nil vs 4 last year.
In Parliament the Senate met after a pause to debate amendments to supply and the Export Act. A government sub-amendment by M H Stevens failed, while the Export Act amendments passed 173 to 11. A Lib. bill proposal to create Ontario divorce courts was defeated. The Senate adjourned to private members' day in the House.
In Lethbridge on March 26 an Edmonton announcement outlines changes in the district. A B Hogg becomes local agent for the attorney-general and H W Church takes over as police court agent. Si W Thirlwell is named sheriff and S H Durham becomes clerk of the court, freeing time for full duties.
At Arnettstown Yukon mine Crown Coal Company, two miners died and nine were entombed after a blast. Rescue teams worked for hours to reach the trapped workers as authorities investigated the cause and assessed safety lapses.
The Lethbridge City Council plans a by law to authorize twenty thousand dollars for airport facilities. Funds would fence and level the field, build a hangar, and install lighting. Once illuminated, federal authorities will confirm air route status for the city.
Minnedosa reports Mrs Mary Rotucki of Oakburn farm is acquitted of attempting to murder her husband Nicola Kotucki. Prosecutors alleged he shot at his spouse three months earlier. she admitted firing but says it was in self defense.
A winter storm from the lower Great Lakes brought wind and heavy snow into Chicago and Indiana. Icy streets and drifting snow caused accidents and transportation slowdowns with elevated trains and wires failing under weight. Motorists were stranded as the blast extended toward Missouri and Kansas, with cold, snowy conditions reaching Oklahoma.
Ottawa reports a long dispute over provincial rights to natural resources in Alberta. The Dominion Government sought administration and subsidies while Alberta pressed for a transfer under agreed terms, with payments linked to reserves and royalties.
Ottawa March 26 United Farmers of Alberta press for higher duties to aid agriculture. Robert Gardiner argues a government amendment seeks to restrict tariffs as a concession to protect farm products, contending tariffs should not boost manufacturing at farmers' expense.
Community notes list contributors and a $206.00 total fund, designated from a pump gun competition, to be used entirely for supporting bird protection efforts in Medicine Hat. Names such as Gershaw and Hector Lang appear among contributors.
A severe earthquake was recorded on the seismograph with its epicenter possibly in China or Japan. The tremor began at 11:31 p.m. and lasted about three hours, noted by Napier Denison of the observatory in Victoria, B C.
Confusing fragmentary text notes a clash between teams Lingsin el Litith and Nea pr with a neck injury to a player. Details on location, date, or outcome remain unclear.
A cryptic early March report notes a foreign official identified as Arutide Brien en route to London for a noon departure. The item mentions a capital city meeting and a forthcoming conference, with reference to a return in conference next.
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