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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

May 01, 1929

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Revinsky Murder Trial Opens With Key Evidence Involving Katz

Startling testimony in Maple Creek Saskatchewan as Crown reveals links between Hymie Revinsky and victim David Katz. Witnesses describe clothing orders linked to Miller’s Clothing Shop Toronto, forged telegrams, and Revinsky's suspicious travels and finances. Remains identified by medical testimony and a K4 garment mark.

Maple Creek Sask Revinsky Harry Pinsky Edmedson Miller’s Toronto Alecused Pinsky Kaz HaVinsky Miller Katz Hymie Revinsky David Katz Swift Current Nathan Katz Silver Medicine Hat Rose Herman Revinsky Thiat Revinsky F Riley Ontario West Vancouver David Albert Vanburg Carmichael Solomon Silverman York Street H. Manilla Silverman

Drilling to Be Resumed at Bull's Head Well

Directors from Medicine Hat Petroleum Co and Moose Jaw met in the city to plan an early resumption of drilling at Bull's Head. Upgraded steel equipment will replace old gear and a stock-raising effort is led by R. McNeill G. W. Henkel and J. E. King. The finance committee will operate from the Eagle Butte Oil Co. office on Sixth Avenue.

Medicine Hat Petroleum Co Moose Jaw Bull’s Head R. McNeill G. W. Henkel J. E. King Eagle Butte Oil Co Sixth Avenue

Plane From Far North Returns Across Continent

Edmonton May 1 Captain Parker D. Cramer and W. Gambie started a morning takeoff headed for Regina on a return flight from East Cape Siberia and Nome to New York. They flew 1200 miles from the Yukon and hoped to reach Chisago then New York by May 3, weather favorable.

Edmonton Parker D. Cramer Gambie Regina East Cape Siberia Nome Alaska New York Yukon Chisago Syke Bite Kansas

Death of Baby Born in Jail Sparks Legal Focus

In Hamilton Ontario on May 1 the jury investigated the birth in jail of Mrs Annie Minnigan's twins on April 17. They exonerated the magistrate and officials from blame while ruling the birth premature and the first infant stillborn.

Hamilton Ont Annie Minnigan

Bodies Found of Rescue Party In Ocean Search

Sydney reports the search for the Southern Cross ended as a land party located the body of Robert Hitchcock under the wing of the airplane Khootebarra and Lieut Neith Anderson's body about 40 yards away near the crash site in New South Wales on May 1.

Sydney N.S.W Robert Hitchcock Neith. Anderson

For Marriage Is Reduced In Italy By Mussolini

Rome May 1 Premier Mussolini lowers the legal marriage ages from 18 to 16 for men and from 15 to 14 for women in a bid to boost Italy's birth rate. The government cites sociological value and aims to curb free union common law marriages in industrial centers.

Italy Mussolini Rome

Trainmen Report Heavy Snow West of Macleod

Trainmen coming in off the Crow's Nest division report snow is falling heavily west of Macleod impacting routes.

Crow's Nest Macleod

Stocker Cattle Exemption Shaped in New Tariff Debate

Washington reports that no tariff increase is set for stocker cattle as Congress hones a new tariff bill. The administration seeks minimal duties on cattle with Canada especially watched. Debates focus on redefining stockers and feeder cattle and possible duty shifts to three cents per pound for heavier stock.

Washington, D.C Francis G. Aldham Congress House Senate Mr. Hoover Canada British Columbia New Brunswick National Grange The Grange Congres Ways and Far West

Manitoba Farmer Beats Wife Then Takes Poison

Selkirk May 1 A Manitoba farmer Fred Boschuk 2 near Libau beat his wife into unconsciousness with a lead pipe and then drank Paris Green poison dying soon after. Mrs Boschuk was found severely injured in the kitchen and rushed to Selkirk Hospital as neighbors reported screams. Police found Boschuk dead at his home with a suspected Paris Green dose.

Selituk Boschuk

Police Officer Turns Tables On Trio Of Bandits

London Ontario May 1 A DetroIt police officer on the Provincial highway six miles east of London in an early morning holdup confrontation shot and killed one bandit and wounded a second. The third escaped in the car. The dead man is believed to Robert Schacht and the wounded man, hospitalised with a leg wound, gave the name Tony Milano. Their addresses are unknown.

London Ont Here Dilworth

Tremendous Rush Of Grain Blocks Further Traffic

Port Colborne Ont May 1 grain congestion worsens as upper lake vessels jammed with 3 898 000 bushels elevators hold 3 000 000 bushels with no relief in sight four more boats with 1 304 000 bushels threaten delay Crews paid off leaving many unemployed in town Montreal Buffalo also waiting unloads strained

Port Colborne Ont Yen Upper Lake Montreal

Clean Sheet On Bracken Govt In Seven Sisters Case

Winnipeg May 1 The Royal Commission reports there is no proof of corruption or dishonesty by Premier Bracken or his government regarding the Seven Sisters power site deal with Winnipeg Electric. The majority finds donations to parties from Winnipeg Electric were not shown to influence officials.

Bracken Govt Seven Sisters Winnipeg Seven Sisters Power Site Royal Commission John Bracken Manitoba F. G. Taylor K.C Conservative Party Winnipeg Electric Company Bracken Party Liberal Party Bracken Major Clubb Winnipeg Electric

Edmonton Chamber Presses Govt On Power Question

Premier J E Brownlee told the Edmonton power committee he would discuss power development with the city council but did not commit to actions. He noted Ontario style hydro plans and said the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners limits duplication. A study on power rates and provincial control is underway with special focus on Edmonton.

Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Govt Edmonton J. E. Brownlee Chamber of Commerce Ontario Thie Mint TV OM Afathanilt Wee Eee Prareeaey Gene We Aauleiss Oil Board of Public Utilities Commissioners

Parliament Debates Interim Supply and Rail Measures

In Ottawa on May 1 the Commons debated post office estimates and approved interim supply bills totaling 56 million dollars for various loans and main estimates. Railway acquisitions received second readings, while nineteen divorce bills gained third reading and thirteen moves advanced to the second reading in the Commons. The Senate passed the interim supply and studied the Investment Trust Companies Act, sending it to the Banking and Commerce Committee.

Ottawa Senate Post Office Canadian National Railways Canadian Government Merchant Marine Quebec Oriental Railway Atlantic, Quebec and Western Railway Saint John and Quebec Railway Company Kent Northern Railway Company Inverness Railway Committee On Investment Trust Companies Act Banking and Commerce Committee

Lord Mayor's Fund Reaches 8.4 Million for Miners

The Lord Mayor's fund for distressed miners closed at 4 215 000 pounds with a government pound-for-pound grant, totaling 8 436 000 dollars for relief. The closure was reported from London on May 1.

London C.P. Gabble

Ottawa as site for League Council meets international goals

A century old proposal by Sir Herbert Ames suggests Ottawa hosting an annual League Council meeting to raise the League of Nations profile in the Americas. The plan aims to prove universality, widen engagement beyond Europe, and promote global peace by bringing executive governance closer to the people.

Towro Herber J. Ames Canada League of Nations King Geneva Ottawa Council of the League Europe Ocean League United States South America United States

Wheat seeding advances in Prairie provinces report

May 1 Wahapeg Manitoba leads with sixty five to seventy percent of wheat seeded. Saskatchewan shows thirty five to forty percent, Alberta ranges from twenty five to eighty percent. Coarse grain seeding begins across the three provinces.

Prairie Provinces Manitoba Saskatchewan Itherta Free Press Alberta

Nine Acres Under Glass Planned For Medicine Hat Greenhouses

Medicine Hat Greenhouses Ltd progresses with five new greenhouses raising total glassed area to nine acres. Three 350 hp boilers will enlarge the heating system, with over sixteen thousand feet of glass required. The plant serves Fort William to interior British Columbia, expanding with Prairie Province settlement.

Medicine Hat Greenhouses Ltd Fort William British Columbia Prairie Provinces

Orchestra member Gib Pickering remains with Dutton ensemble

Notice states Gib Pickering is not leaving the orchestra. Dutton did not change members as reported but resigned to join Tommy Duttons Note Hawks. Ken Horne replaces on drums while the Orchestra continues under a new management. For engagements see Art Hunt.

Aif Dutton Tommy Dutton Orcchestra Ken Horne Art Hunt

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Maurice Freedman Jrevinsky Excuce Bull’s Head Well Buffalo Brownlee Gib Pickering
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