05 May 1925
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 05, 1925
Page
1
A Medicine Hat council session stretched past midnight debating a two year extension for Supt Carr. Aldermen urged caution citing power plant improvements, questioned Carr’s staff cuts, and weighed expert reports while seeking an amicable arrangement or a three year compromise.
Report from Southport authorities on Canadian dairy cattle imports and fears of bovine tuberculosis. Officials say few cattle are affected and workers may slaughter many as a result of new orders, amid broader discussions from the 1923 conference on Dominion cattle admissions.
George Smyth the Canadian canoeist arrived at Civita Vecchia greeted by local sportsmen. He will continue up the river toward the Italian capital tomorrow on his paddling journey to Rome.
In Ottawa a Supreme Court ruling declares a Canada Grain Act sub section ultra vires Parliament. The provision requires annual averages for elevator prices with overages above a quarter percent sold to the Grain Board, a decision upheld against the Easton Terminal Elevator Company appeal.
Vancouver reports on a murder mystery surrounding Janet Smith a Scottish nursemaid. Mrs Baker sues Monica Mason Rooke alleging she implied a party at their home the night before Smith’s death connected to the case. Wong on Sing’s injuries are now described as more serious than expected with further medical exams planned.
London May 5 The bill to restore Great Britain to the gold standard passed its third reading in the House of Commons without division amid renewed demand from the United States and local sources.
Privates resolutions on the Hudson's Bay railway sparked an all day debate in Ottawa as Andrew Knox of Prince Albert urged completion. Minister Graham said 150000 to 200000 would be spent this year on repair work while Meighen pressed for completion to honor settlers. The resolution was carried without division as discussions touched on Welland Canal funds and potential tenders for subsidized steamship service.
Kiwanis members discussed preserving Canadian forests and forest industry gains over 25 years. They approved a project to dig a well provide stove benches at Police Point Park and begin park work immediately. The club will visit district country schools monthly to assist with play, aided by equipment purchases. shows added $408.00 to the service fund.
Montreal police chief Belanger has received orders to close and keep closed the citys Red Light district, per the Gazette this morning.
Winnipeg markets show slight gains in May wheat as bulls retreat amid tepid export demand and US reports of reduced wheat output. May delivery closes around 1.723 8, with nearby futures at 1.73 1/2 and October up to 1.39 1/2. Cork-market activity remains light with profits-taking by sellers.
Weather over the past fortnight has been cool with frost at night and heavy precipitation. In the northern province, seeding has been delayed with spring plowing barely begun. Southern districts resumed seeding around April 20 and 25 to 50 percent of wheat seeding is now complete. Continued notes on Page Eight.
Ottawa reports a new fissure in the Progressive party as seventeen members backed the government on the main budget motion. Leader Robert Forke may reshuffle key posts like the chief whip and caucus chairman to safeguard his leadership, while a conciliatory caucus meets to shape the party’s stance before further decisions.
Mystery surrounds the fate of a young Haileybury woman whose badly decomposed body was found in Lake Teiniskamlitys near Haileybury Ontario. She had not been heard from since leaving Cobalt last November. The woman, about 21, wore a mackinaw coat and riding breeches. Two sisters, both francophone, were found in the clothing and will be read at the inquest.
Rev J W Alkins DD announced plans to leave Winnipeg and assume the pastorate at Toronto Park Church. He reflected on his tenure and the need for action as he moves to a new assignment amid discussions of disorderly conduct and bail for prominent men.
In April Canadian railways reported higher operating revenue with total traffic and expenses broken down across maintenance of equipment maintenance of way structures and transportation costs. The report notes decreases in certain expense areas offset by revenue gains and references The News column style.
Montreal May 5 Canada’s trade commissioner L D Wilgress said Germany is Canada’s third largest market after the US and Britain and has seen rapid growth. He noted exports to Germany rose by nearly 10 million dollars last fiscal year, and that German purchases of Canadian flour have surged from 50,000 to 2,000,000 barrels annually since 1922.
May 4 Winnipeg report notes about forty percent wheat seeding completed across prairie provinces. Rainy weather slowed some work but progress exceeds last year. Oats and grain sowing also advancing with 15 percent of total acreage. early sown wheat two to three inches above ground.
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