Nurses Graduation Exercises Draw Large Local Attendance
Last night 1931 nursing graduates of Medicine Hat General Hospital were celebrated at 11th Avenue Church. Dr. W. C. Campbell and Rev. Canon West spoke, Mayor Baillivant gave prizes, and Nightingale pledge was administered. Mrs. Beveridge hosted, with music by local artists and benediction by Rev. Canon West.
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J. C Cridge
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Canon West
Y. Beveridge
Jamie
Padres
Campbell
Oy Waveridge
Watform
Pata M. Hintz
Alderson
Alta
Mnalda
Lamont Virden
Man
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Acklessly
Edna Eidslice
Hosher
Athleen Bell
Olive Hanson
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Beveridge
Medicine Hat
J.P. Marsh
H. Mars
Labor MP Woodsworth Proposes Criminal Code Amendment
In the House of Commons May 6, J. Woodsworth moves a labor backed bill to curb unlawful assemblies. Debate focuses on enforcement, provincial authority, and police powers, with opposition concerns over rights and public order. References to North Battleford and unemployed Canadians surface amid tensions over public forums and social control.
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J. &. Sworth
Labor
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Ocdsworth
Anada
Woodsworth
Feter Tenan
Ner
Winniper North Centre
Hanson
House of Commons
R. G. McDade
Northumberland
Cause of
New Brunswick
Peter Heenan
Keonora
Rainy River
Tie
Freenan
York-Sudbury
Eckener to Take Graf to North Pole in July
Dr Hugo Eckener said he will fly the Graf Zeppelin toward the North Pole around mid July to meet Sir Hubert Wilkins who is approaching by submarine. The goal is to determine if airships are suitable for landing near the pole and delivering supplies during Arctic visits.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
Associated Press
Hugo Eckener
Zeppelin
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Sir Hubert
Pele
Arctic
Edmonton Gunfight Ended in Escape After Robbery Arrest
Detective Sergeant H. B. Peterham confronted a robbery suspect in a downtown cafe at noon. The gunman fired twice as Peterham shot three times. all bullets missed. The suspect escaped to the outskirts and a citywide manhunt is underway with all officers assisting.
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Edmonton
H. B. Peterham
Man Fatally Struck by Shaping Machine Shaft
In Lachute Quebec on May 6 Henri Lafleur aged 67 was instantly killed when a blade from a shaping machine flew from its shaft at 6000 revolutions per minute and pierced his chest.
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France and Italy Seek Compromise in London Talks
Paris reports Rene Massiogli head of the French naval delegation has travelled to London with new instructions to push a compromise with Italy. The Foreign Office says Italian and British negotiators are likewise instructed and tri partite treaty conferences will resume immediately.
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Rene Massiogli
London
France
Italy
Foreign Office
McNeill Sentenced to 18 Months for Theft and Conspiracy
Lachlan Mc Neill former Municipal Farm Loan Board commissioner pleaded guilty in Winnipeg provincial police court to five charges of theft totaling about $7 000 and three charges of conspiracy. He received one year six months on each count to run concurrently, with offenses spanning five years.
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Winnipeg
Lachlan McNeill
Municipal Farm Loan Board Today
H. R. Wilsford
Virginia Brannen Murderer Identified in Yonkers Case
Francis Crowley, sought for the Virginia Brannen murder in Yonkers two weeks earlier, was identified by police as the man who fatally shot Patrolman Frederick Hirsch in Merrick Long Island. Hirsch was killed after the suspect refused to show his automobile license and fired at the officer. The body of Virginia Brannen, a Bangor Maine born dance hall hostess, was found in a hedge.
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New York
Francis Crowley
Virginia Brannen
Yonkers
N.Y
Frederick Hirsch
Merrick
Long Island
Hirsch
Bangor
Trade Talks Canada Britain Discuss Plans In Ottawa
In Ottawa on May 6 Canadian Minister of Trade and Commerce H. H. Stevens met with Federation of British Industries officials including Sir James Lithgow Sir Arthur Duckham and J. M. MacKenzie to outline closer trade links with Great Britain. Stevens offered no formal statement. Separately New Westminster's British Columbia penitentiary holds 390 inmates, a peak since 1914.
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Canada
Great Britain
H. H. Stevens
Trade and Commerce
Federation of British Industries
James Lithgow
Arthur Duckham
J. M. MacKenzie
Federation
Montreal
Toronto
Stevens
British Columbia
New Westminster
Rumors on British Columbia Conservative leadership shuffle
Ottawa dispatch says W. J. Bowser likely not to become Lieutenant-Governor and Premier Tolmie may resign to join the Federal government. Speculation links Nelson Spencer with General A. D. McRae for a BC Conservative reorganization, with talk of Howe as Lieutenant Governor and Maitland pursuing Federal ambitions. A BC Conservative Association resolutions call for an early convention to address unrest and prevent defeat in the next provincial election.
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Vancouver
B.C
Ottawa
British Columbia
W. J. Bowser
Jaimie
Montreal
Victoria
A. D. McRae
Nelson Spencer
M.L.A
McRae
S. L. Howe
Pooley
Bowser
R. L. Maitland
Dr. Tolmie
Bruhn
William Dick
A. W. Jones
Conservative Association
Vancouver Conservative Association
British Columbia Conservative Association
Australian Labor seeks referendum amid crisis
Canberra reports the Australian Labor Government plans a referendum to gain sweeping powers over industry commerce and finance to curb the crisis. It must raise 25 million dollars to meet June 30 treasury bills due in London, potentially by sending 25 million in gold overseas, facing bank board opposition.
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Canberra
Australia
Reuters
Treasury
London
Commonwealth Bank
Five Die in Mississippi Farmhouse Slaying
Five persons were found slain in a home near Blue Mountain Mississippi on May 6. Authorities believe A. W. Carts, a farmer, killed them and then was found dead a short distance away from the scene.
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Blue Mountain
Miss
A. W. Carts
Chiropractor Sentenced in New York Workhouse Case
William H. Werner of Queens president of the American Bureau of Chiropractics was sentenced to six months in the workhouse for practicing medicine without a license by Judge Salmon. The arrest followed a complaint by Miss McKee Kreemer of Long Island who said Werner failed to cure her headache. The attorney general estimated Werner's annual income at $70,000. The judge warned the crowd against protest.
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New York
William H. Werner
Queens
American Bureau of Chiropractics
Salmon
Chester Cup Won by Brown Jack in Chester Eng
Sir Harold Werney's Brown Jack won the Chester Cup at Chester with Trimdon second and Fireaway third. Sixteen ran. Brown Jack won by one length, Trimdon two to one favorite. The distance was two and a quarter miles with stakes of 12,750 dollars plus extras.
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Eng
Associated Press
Harold Wernyer
General C. Lambton
Trimdon
R. J. Hughes
Fireaway
Brown Jack
Villagers warned of planned blast near Lake Winnipeg
Provincial Police guard Pine Falls Manitoba after letters threatening to blow up the village arrive at the Pine Falls Chief of Police. The note signed by "The Black Head" warns of a Sunday visit and a village explosion near Lake Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Pine Falls
Manitoba Ramlet
Lake Winnipeg
Duke of Somerset Dies at Bradley House
The Duke of Somerset aged 71 died last night at Bradley House Maiden Bradley Whitshire England, per Associated Press report.
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Maiden Bradley
Whitshire
Eng
Associated Press
Bradley House
Grain News on Winnineg May 6 Inspections and Trade
Report from Winnineg notes wheat inspections at 415 cars, up from 342 last year. Trading figures show 117 No traded, contract 242, oars 98, last year 48, barley 8, 34, flax 7. Tepes TR: other gpting nil.
Great Wheat Conference Opens at Canada House
Nations including the Soviet Union will attend the Wheat Conference at Canada House in London starting May 18 under Hon G Monard Ferguson. The United States will send three experts and Russian participation is assured as delegates study the world wheat situation for orderly marketing of future crops.
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London
George Hambleton
Soviet Russia
Canada House
G. Monard Ferguson
Great Britain
United States
Rome
Want of Confidence Molo Was Discussed in Hess
Ottawa May 6 The Government failed to advance its supply motion as debate over an amendment by J L Brown Liberal Lisgar Man expressing regret over agricultural policy continued. Opposition speakers criticized the government while Minister Weir listened, with a vote expected later. debate moved to next day.
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Ottawa
House of Common
J. L. Brown
Liberal
Lisgar
Man
R. B. Bennett
House
Committee of Supply
Robert Weir
W. R. Motherwell
Weir
Melville
Sask
Orier
Mr. Parent
Parent
Arthur Sauve
Sauve
Saave
Bennett
Canada
Thomas McMillan
Lib, South &Yn
Doings in Parliament Ottawa May 6
In Ottawa today the Senate will sit while the House of Commons considers Government legislation. Yesterday the Senate gave first readings to several House-passed bills and two Senate bills on registration of all British subjects and aliens and on amending the Bankruptcy Act. The Commons debated the motion to go into committee of supply and discussed the Criminal Code amendment. Members included Hon W R Motherwell in private members hour and John Brown proposing the supply motion.
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Ont
Senate
House of Commons
Canada
Committee of Supply
John Brown
Liberal
Lisgar
W. R. Motherwell
Lib
Melville
C P R Annual Meeting Sets Outlook After Earnings Dip
At the Montreal meeting of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company E W Beatty notes earnings shrinkage greater than any prior period but promises economies from surveys and ongoing careful operations. Directors reelect Beatty as chairman and president. executive committee names include Grant Hall and Sir Herbert Holt. Revenue drops shown for the first three months of the year, with freight and passenger earnings down and monthly savings planned through reduced hours and executive pay.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company
E. W. Beatty
Branthes
Grant Hall
W. Beatty
Herbert
Holt
W. N, Tilley
Gordon
G.B.E
Beatty
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