London Strikes Paralyze Traffic Amid Milk Transport On Time
London reports a general strike after noon with gridlock across central streets as tram, rail and bus services halt. Milk trains run on schedule and some docks see limited violence at East and West India cargo docks as workers rally and crowds form.
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Tourists Flee England as General Strike Hits
London May 4 Tourists fled before the general strike as air travel surged to Paris and buses carried travelers to channel ports. Rail service was unable to meet demand and Channel services were curtailed. A Seamen's Union meeting planned to decide if sailors join the strike.
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Policemen Die as Bandits Raid Bank Runner
In Philadelphia on May 4, Harry Cooper was fatally shot and fellow officer Joseph Kalein fatally wounded in a pistol fight with seven bandits trying a bank hold up. Six bandits were captured, one wounded in the leg.
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Joseph Kalein
Rotary Ladies Night and Annual Installation of Officers
The Rotary Club of Medicine Hat held a senior event at the Assiniboia Hotel with a dinner, songs, parodies, and dancing. Retiring president Ashton Andrews received a gardening set and retiring director Bill Canrod a pick and shovel. Charlie Pratt led a formal review of the year and the charter member led the installation with Rotary members praising fellowship and attendance.
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Bill Canrod
Joe Marsh
Jackie Duggan
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Medicine Hat
Chas
Pratt
Charlie
Medicine Hat Rotary Club
Charles S. Pingle
J. W. McLane
Vern
Parrish
ROTIL WELL H reflores well drilling near 3705 feet
The cable arrived and is being brought to Roid No 1 well. The hole is cased with five and three sixteenths inch casing and will reach a hard cap at 3705 feet. Drilling is expected to resume tomorrow after this preparatory work.
Montreal Toy Importer Probed Over Customs Evasion
John W. Gaunt Company of Montreal faced a Customs Inquiry Committee session examining its doll imports from Germany. Gaunt admitted arranging shipments via Holland to alter valuation and evade duties, using blank invoices sent by Schneider to cover errors, while denying exclusive exam by a single inspector.
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John W. Gaust Company
Montreal
Customs Inquiry Committee
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R. L. Calder
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Gaunt Company
Scheinder
Germany
Holland
Rotterdam
Calder
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Farmers Union of Canada Sends Support Letter to British Trade Union Congress
The Farmers' Union of Canada, from Saskatoon, sends a cable to the President of the British Trades Union Congress in London. It expresses earnest wishes for success in the strike and fight for economic justice.
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British Trades Union Congress
London
Farmers’ Union of Canada
May Dissolve Legislature By Council Order Possible
Edmonton reports suggest the government may dissolve the legislature by order in council rather than reconvene. An adjourned session planned for May 5 may not occur before May 17, or at all, with Premier Brownlee abroad and no progress on key bills. The move would allow a quicker election if opposition parties do not gain traction.
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Nicaraguan Congress Declares War As Revolt Flare Hits Blue Fields
Managua May 4 Congress proclaims state of war and authorizes levies up to 500000 to fund war effort as Liberal revolt threatens Blue Fields. Washington orders cruiser to Blue Fields Nicaragua to protect U S interests amid the conflict.
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Doings In Parliament May 4 Debates Resume on Budget
Ottawa reports state that the budget debate will be resumed by Hon. Robert Rogers Conservative Winnley South. Yesterday speakers included W McPhee Liberal Yorktons H J Barber Conservative Fraser Valley A A Heaps Labour Winniper North HH Cahan Conservative St. Lawrence St George and E Bothwell Liberal Swift Current.
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Robert Rogers
Winnley South
Annual Meeting Notice for Medicine Hat Rink Co
The Medicine Hat Community Rink Co. Limited holds its annual meeting at City Hall tonight at 8:30 p m. Shareholders will receive annual reports and elect officers. A full attendance is urged.
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Mattress Fire Breaks Out Upstairs at 222 Birth Avenue
A burning mattress in an upstairs room prompted a 4 40 p m call to the fire brigade. The mattress was thrown outside and the fire put out with no damage to the room.
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Only Communist MP Arrested in London Arrest
London May 4 Shapurji Saklatwala the only Communist member of Parliament was arrested today on a charge of making seditious speeches in Clyde Park. He was arraigned at Bow Street police court remanded for further hearing and ordered to keep the peace.
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Parlitament
Slyde Park
Bow Street
Young Toronto Girl Burns Tongue With Hot Curling Iron
A Toronto girl visiting Port Colborne was burned after placing a hot curling iron in her mouth. Mims Stella Rigby suffered the iron sticking to her tongue and gum, requiring a physician to cut away part of her tongue to release it.
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Ont
Mims Stella Rigby
Wheat Drops Nearly Five Cents in Winnipeg Trade
Wheat prices fell sharply in Winnipeg influenced by the British general strike with May, July, and October futures trading lower. At one point the May contract hit 1.48 5-8, with heavy liquidation by commission houses while mills and exporters showed some activity to steady the market. Cash grain demand remained dull and flax also declined.
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Commission
Yorkton Liberal Speaks Strongly on Motor Tariff
In Ottawa May 3, Liberal M P G W McPhee of Yorkton opened against Conservative assertions during the budget debate. He criticized opponents and defended lower auto duties while urging support for old age pensions, soldier settlement land revaluation, crown lands, and the Hudsons Bay Railway. He cited rising Canadian enterprise despite Conservative doubts.
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Cuse
G. W. McPhee
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Montenac Addington
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan. Replying, Mr. McPhee Quoted the Reply of William Pitt To Walpole
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Canada
McPhee
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Dominion
Quiet City Council Session Rejects Beaver Dam Camp Lease
The council held a quiet meeting last night rejecting a Beaver Dam camp lease as a city beauty spot. The street department plans a small scale oil trial after McKellen reported quotes from five firms including Imperial Oil Co for twelve blocks at 950 dollars. Officials urged testing with a few barrels before full use. Aldermen criticized Alberta tax committee representation and authorized the clerk to seek scope and procedure details. Salvation Army tag day set for June 5 and WCTU event May 15 were approved. Rebates for N Botter and J L Ritchies were referred to the Police Committee for action.
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Thugs Attack Woman on Lonely Ottawa Street
Ottawa report says two young men attempted a holdup on a government driveway late last night. They struck Mrs. George Hill on the head with a heavy stick, causing a severe scalp wound, before a man and woman who came to her aid frightened the assailants away.
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