Burchart Elected President of Medicine Hat Manufacturers Branch
R G Butchart elected chairman and R C Hargrave vice chairman of the Medicine Hat branch of the Canadian Manufacturers Association at the annual meeting held at the Assiniboia Hotel. Officers and committees were named and discussions covered taxation, government competition with private enterprise, and regional industrial progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Hargrave
Redcliff
Medicine Hat
Redcliff Industries
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Assiniboia Hotel
R. G. Butchart
Maple Leaf Milling Co. Ltd
Redcliff Premier Brick Co. Ltd
R.S. Hodge
Edcliff Industries
T. Ashenhurst
Alberta
Association
Messrs
R. Hodge
G. Preston
Maple
Atelift
F. J. Ware
Medicine Hu Nhouses, Ltd
H. Norman Davis
the Ogilvie Flour Mills Co
British Ambassador recalled as Moscow tensions rise
London officials summon Sir Esmond Ovey to London amid sabotage charges against British workers at Metropolitan-Vickers in Russia. Moscow accuses the UK of diplomatic pressure as the case unfolds with possible trade and diplomatic repercussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Esmond Ovey
London
Moscw
Metropolitan-Vickers
Titish Hleerm
W. H. McDonald
Gregory
Peides
Menton
W. H.hornton
John Cushny
Ian Monkhouse
Charles Nordell
Joy Simon
Russia
Ramsay MacDonald
Udgeghan Palace
Idaho
United Kingdom
Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Company
Esmond i Ovey
Foreign Office
Litvinoff
Mexico
Sir Esmond
Britain
Mexico City
Berlin
Hamburg
Hamburg Senate
Fish and Game Show Time Adjusted for Campbell
Mr J C Campbell leaves on the 11 p m train Saturday night requiring a 9 p m start for film showings. Four Fish and Game films run from 9 30 p m as announced. Campbell has mounted 75 shows in 67 days and still has weeks booked. Shows Saturday night April 1 at 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Campbell
Campbell
Dublin Fire Hits Connolly House in Communist Clash
Incendiary fire swept Connolly House in Dublin and nearby buildings, injuring many as hundreds attacked the Communist Irish Revolutionary Workers headquarters. Police charged crowds while vandals seized a red flag and pamphlets before burning them outside. The blaze, near Bachelors Walk, drew thousands as firefighters battled the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Connolly House
Irish Revolutionary Workers Group
Bachelors Walk
O'Connell Street
O’connell Bridge
Bombing hits Detroit priest’s home in Royal Oak area
A bomb exploded in the basement of Rev. Father Charles Coughlin’s home in Royal Oak suburb. Slight damage and no injuries were reported. Coughlin, Canadian-born pastor of the Little Flower of Jesus, was active in debate over Detroit bank reopenings and the National Bank of Detroit. Windows and cellar damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Father Charles Coughlin
Father Coughlin
Little Flower of Jesus
Royal Oak
National Bank of
Manitoba university accountant charged with theft
A. R. Ross chief accountant at the University of Manitoba and auditor in the Department of the Comptroller General is under arrest for theft of university funds dating from Oct 1 1931 to March 22 1933. He appeared in police court, remanded for a week, bail set at 10000 with no payout yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
A. R. Ross
University of Manitoba
Department of the Comptroller- General
J. A. Machray
Ross
Manitoba /agricultural College
The
Agricultural College
Pirates Kidnap Four British Officers Off Nanchang
Chinese pirates attacked the British merchant ship Nanchang in New Chang Manchuria. Fourteen attackers wounded two crew members and seized four officers in two junks as British gunboats searched for the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Chang
Manchuria
Nanchang
Chamber seeks revival of Medicine Hat Bow Island highway
Secretary Huckvale of the Chamber of Commerce received a letter from Hon. C. L. McPherson replying to a plea for funding the last link of the Medicine Hat Lethbridge highway. The minister said travel needs exist and would be acted on quickly, but no funds were provided in current estimates, making further improvements impossible under present conditions.
Alger Sentenced to Three Years for Funds Conversion
Edmonton March 30 W Ross Alger aged 50 president of the bond company bearing his name was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary by Chief Justice Simmons. He was found guilty of converting about 40000 of clients funds and securities. A defence witness H Parks-Gray was arrested for perjury and remanded until April 6 with jail set at 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
W. Ross Alger
Bond Corporation
Department of Education
Simmons
Supreme Criminal Court
Ager
H. Parks-Gray
Alger
Senate passes land annuities bill in Canada
The Senate approved a land purchase annuities bill allowing the government to transfer annuity funds from the suspense account to the exchequer for general use. The Governor General signed, and the Call approved, making the bill law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Mar
Senate
Great Britain
Calgary Town Denies Issuing Scrip in Bank Act Case
Magrath facing court action for issuing scrip today presented its defence denying ever issuing scrip. The case, brought by Robert L. Raymond of Calgary, seeks a $400 penalty for contravening the Bank Act by creating paper in place of legal currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Magrath
Robert L. Raymont
Jews Rally to Hitler and Hindenburg in Desperate Bid
In Berlin on March 30 Jews turn to Hitler and Hindenburg during the last despairing effort to stop the imminent nationwide anti Jewish boycott. Outbreaks damage Jewish businesses across cities as Nazi leaders clash over who controls conservative factions. Paris reports French merchants display anti German signs and Jews organize protests against alleged Nazi atrocities. Berlin notes direct action by Hitler’s regime tightens against Jews ahead of the boycott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Hitler
Hindenburg
Nazi Party
Dr. Frick
Capt. Goering
Joseph Goebbels
Paris
Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Zoe Ten
First Medicine Hat School Festival to Feature Children
The School Musical and Dramatic Society held a May 5 festival planning meeting at the Assiniboia Hotel. Inspector F S Carr chaired with strong support from teachers and students as entries near 800 choristers and 80 to 100 soloists from city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Musical and Dramatic Society
Assiniboia Hotel
Joe Marsh
F. S. Carr
R. Willams
Carnegie Fund
Rollo
Rink Co
Bullen
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Hotel License Granting System Questioned by Legislative Committee
Edmonton March 29 The public accounts committee investigates why the Coaldale beer license was cancelled and reassigned to the Marquis hotel in Lethbridge Inquiry cites R J Dinning provincial liquor commission remarks on licensing policy and whether population growth or better premises deserve license preference Opposition and labor figures press for policy clarity while noting precedent in Calgary Jasper and Borden and doubt about compensation for losers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coaldale Hotel
Marquis Hotel
Lethbridge
Dinning
Edmonton
Andrew Smeaton
Labor
Legislature Public Accounts Committee
Smeaton
R. J. Dinning
Provincial Liquor Commission
Mr. Dinning
W. E. Payne
K.C
Red Deer
Coaldale
Eugene Stubbs
Stubbs
Marquis
Webster
Payne
J. E. Brownlee
Aatver
Trades and Labor Council
Calgary
Jasper
Borden
South Africa Government Resigns to Form National Cabinet
Premier J. B. Feece resigned and formed a National Cabinet with the National Party and South African Party, sharing twelve ministerial posts. Hertzoz remains premier while Jan Christian Smuts becomes Minister of Justice as the two parties join for a National Government. Elections are planned for July to seek support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoris
South Africa
J. B. Feece
National Party
Hertzoz
Jan Christian Smuts
Ioelm
Calgary Bull Sale Opens With Hereford Prices Rising
The Bull Sale Calgary report notes rising prices as Hereford bull sales begin. The top bid reached $300 for Alberta Lad 17 owned by Hugh Francis of Carstairs and purchased by G. D. Chesney of Calgary, with officials predicting the $500 level may be reached before the sale ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Hugh Francis
Carstairs
Alberta
Deportation for 36 Aliens Linked to Plant Strike
Thirty six aliens, many involved in the recent strike at the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company plant at Annox, have been recommended for deportation to Ottawa by local immigration authorities. Additional cases will follow shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
B.C
Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company
Annox
Ottawa
Explosions Hit Mitcham Chemical Works In London Suburb
A series of explosions at the Mitcham chemical works in a London suburb today killed one person and injured about twenty. Nearby streets saw houses ruined as walls blew out and floors collapsed, sending residents into the streets amid flying debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitcham
England
London
Germany
Veregin Deportation in Doubt as Court Reviews Mercy Principle
Ottawa March 29 The fate of Peter Verigin Doukhobor leader rests on how today’s Supreme Court of Canada ruling on royal prerogative of mercy affects deportation. If a non Canadian offender is deportable due to a conviction, mercy does not shield him from removal, keeping open the possibility of deportation despite release. Verigin’s health and visit to British Columbia communities are noted in an accompanying dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Peter Verigin
Doukaobor
Supreme Court of Canada
Justice Melish
Nova Scotia Supreme Court
Verigin
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. G. Burchart
Manufacturers’ Asso
C. G. Buchholz
Redcliff Brick & Coal Co., Ltd
H. C. Yuill
Alberta Clay Products Co., Ltd
Bovery
R. S. Hodge
Fish and Game
Ireland
Medicine Hat-Bow Island Highway
Hertzog
General Smuts
Eaton Groceteria
Groceteria
Veregin
O' Mellish
B.C. Verigin
Hobor
Ithah
Albert
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