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27 Mar 1924
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 27, 1924
Page
1
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Edmonton report shows R G Reid challenging the Dominion over disallowance of provincial Mineral Tax Act. He argues BNA Act limits federal review and defends Alberta's tax measures against political pressure and potential disallowance by Ottawa. Continued on page seven.
The Redistribution Bill passed the second reading in the House in Ottawa amid debate on cutting representation. Proposals seek one third reductions in Commons and Senate, with cabinet top limit set at ten. King and ministers discussed population-based constituency changes and urban rural balance.
London reports via Lloyds that the Japanese steamer Takafuka Maru sank after a collision with the German Sleimdal near Dungenees in dense fog. The Sleimdal rescued 15 Japanese crew members and reached Dover with bow damage. 23 crew members are missing and presumed lost.
San Francisco March 26 Armed guards will guard stock yards in San Francisco and Los Angeles to bar all but inspected cattle and swine shipments amid new outbreaks. Authorities estimate about 500 animals in the two yards are affected as six counties and parts of two others remain under strict quarantine with eight more under provisional rules.
Socialist council members backed by Catholics move to remove General Ludendorff from honorary citizenship in Düsseldorf. City authorities plan to rename Ludendorff street and blot out the field marshal's name in black print.
Stuart Dollar of McLeod township drowned when ice gave way while crossing the bay above Baysville last night. He leaves a wife and two small children.
Londoners face widespread disruption as bus and tramway workers reject a five shilling weekly wage rise, drawing in tube staff from the Firemen and Engineers' Union. An official warns underground workers may strike within days if the dispute remains unresolved, compounding transportation shortages.
Fred J. Grant, a prominent district rancher, died in an accidental gun discharge while cleaning a weapon at home. Coroner Dr. Boyd ruled an inquest unnecessary. He came to the area from Sarnia Ont thirty-five years ago, helped form the Sarnia Ranch Company, later ran the Drowning Ford ranch with his brother Arthur, and leaves a widow and two children Gerald and Helen. His mother resides at Sarnia Ranch, Walsh. Brothers Arthur and Roy and sister Mrs. Herald survive, with many friends offering sympathy.
Elkwater Lake Cottagers Association secures about eight hundred dollars federal grant for park improvements at the summer resort. Committee plans to coordinate with Forest Ranger J Y Surrey on funded projects including tourist shelter outhouses lifebuoy shelter boat landing and bathing stage stone roads and elk and woodfrouse stock plans.
Mary Thelbrick of Bournemouth England was shot and killed yesterday by a sentry after wandering near military limits. She confronted the guard and fled in horror when unable to respond.
Edmonton March 24 the agricultural committee adopted resolutions on bankruptcy tax payments and tax sales after hearings by FE Fream and a board member. The panel recommends the federal government add a simple bankruptcy path for distressed farmers and expects passage by the legislature.
Paris notes Premier Raymond Poincare yielded to an adverse vote in the Chamber of Deputies and handed his resignation to President Millerand. The cabinet dissolution followed a 864 to 271 defeat over pension revisions as radicals cheered while the government faced a political crisis. Millerand asked Poincare to stay, with a decision due tomorrow.
Delhi March 26 The Council of State passed the Finance Bill despite the Narwantist majority in the Legislative Assembly largely rejecting its provisions. The Viceroy certified the bill effectively overruling the Assembly.
In Toronto on March 26 the legislature defeated J. A. Pinard's Liberal amendment to the Ontario Temperance act by a vote of Xfioto. The proposal would have allowed 7 percent beer sales instead of the current 24 percent.
American draft evader Bergdoll left Eberbach Baden March 26 with substantial baggage. He is believed to be heading toward Frankfurt then to New York aboard a steamer. Local reports place his departure amid mounting tensions with authorities.
Lisbon and other parts of Portugal faced severe floods after two weeks of heavy rains. The Douro left bank at Oparta overflowed threatening wine warehouses while Hunatarom and nearby villages were submerged by the Tagus. Coimbra, home to the nation’s only university, was partially underwater.
Mayerthorpe Alberta March 26 Percey Sylvester a soldier settler living two miles south of town died last night around ten o clock from a self-inflicted gunshot wound using a 30-30 rifle. He complained of head pains during the day and reportedly shot himself while a messenger sought a doctor. He served in the war with the 48th Highlanders of Toronto.
National troops capture John Keegan in County Leitrim after an eighteen month manhunt. He was unarmed at the time of capture and identified as a prominent irregular leader.
In Regina on March 28 the resignation of President W. o C. Paynter and other directors plus the general manager and secretary led the opening session of Saskatchewan Cooperative Creameries annual meeting. The directors' report was read and adopted, the salient item of business.
Alberta Liberal Joseph Dechene urged provincial control of natural resources and financial rewards for oil progress. He proposed 150000 dollars split between the first 1000-barrel well and its head driller, plus a settlers advertising drive, to spur development. He urged farmers gain mineral rights and a broad campaign to attract settlers.
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