27 May 1922
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 27, 1922
Page
1
Reports from Londonderry Belfast and Dublin describe barricades and barbed wire at a castle gate near Londonderry, an armed clash near Newry leaving Murphy wounded, a British soldier killed at Dublin College Green, and Sinn Fein activity with arrests in Ulster and Longford Castlereagh.
The City Band 4s schedule a two o clock city hall rehearsal with exmembers invited. 21 men signed up for membership as Sunday rehearsals boost attendance ahead of a June concert in the park. In Dublin Michael Collins heads to London with Cosgrove and Hegarty amid talks on a Free State constitution aligned to the Anglo Irish treaty.
Paris reports say Berlin accepted allied reparations proposals as a basis for discussion while the German cabinet shows confidence negotiations will avert a May 31 deadline. Chancellor Wirth and Finance Minister Hermes skeptical of binding terms. Berlin dispatch says cabinet undecided on reparations.
Rome May 27 four violent earthquakes shook the Terney area about fifty miles north of Rome causing terror to residents over several miles. No damage reports had been received by this afternoon.
Seven surveyors headed by Mr. L Hardouin of Ottawa arrived in this district to conduct a topographical survey for the Dominion government. After initial arrangements they moved to Suffield to establish a camp and expect to remain in the Medicine Hat district for about three weeks.
Governor General Lord Byng of Vimy plans a June visit to Medicine Hat on the 29th arriving at 10 am and leaving at 6 pm. He will be joined by Lady Byng and four staff members and asks for a cost free civic program with public citizen access. The visit to nearby sites is planned for June 30 to July 2.
Telegraphic dispatches describe Gen Chang Tso Ling possibly withdrawing troops or advancing toward Chang Li. Ca Wu Pei Pu forces push from Peking toward Luan Chow with railway requisitions. Western ships and U S cruiser remain nearby as railway disruption fuels discontent and censorship limits Manchuria news.
The Will area project nears completion with surveys and staking done. Tees and greens are under construction and a hopeful season is anticipated around June first. About fifty people have expressed intent to join, and volunteers are urged to contact J A King at College Inn or attend Alexandra High School meeting Tuesday evening.
A Washington report shows the armament limitation conference cost the U S government 252 900 with an estimated $350 balance. Main expenses include salaries 68 689 buildings 41 215 reporting proceedings 29 3 hx printing 20 844 translations 29 726 and entertainment 9 356. President Marding transmitted the expense statement to the senate today.
The Agricultural Society directors will meet at 8 o clock Monday evening in the Chamber of Commerce offices to discuss society matters.
Toronto reports about seven million dollars wagered in five days at Woodbine race track with expectations the seven day total will near ten million. Court records show three hundred forty seven thousand dollars paid into court for the five per cent tax demanded by Ontario government.
City officials from Medicine Hat and Redcliff plan to travel to Edmonton at noon to address objections to a proposal to pipe gas from Redcliff to Calgary. Mayor Huckvale and City Solicitor Claw lead the delegation, awaiting a cabinet meeting with ministerial input.
An explosion in a Blumau factory near Vienna today killed ten people and injured at least sixty as a fire set off a large dynamite detonation. The blast destroyed or damaged nearly all homes in the town.
Major W.T. Bike and his companions begin the second leg of their air journey from Levourg France toward Turin Italy. The flight shifts from the planned Lyons stop to a direct route as they run three days behind schedule due to delays.
Chicago May 27 Big Tim Murphy and Fred Maler charged in the labor war were ordered released on bonds of 75000 each after eleven days in jail. They were arrested on murder charges tied to the killings of Police Lieutenant Terrance Lyons during a probe of a bombing at the Landis Building trades wage award protest.
Ottawa May 27 The first broad side in the budget debate was delivered yesterday with a Conservative amendment accusing the government of breaking faith with electors and disregarding pre election pledges. Sir Henry Drayton, last year’s budget speaker, opened the debate as chief opposition financial critic. The amendment, reportedly drawn up at caucus, was moved by Mir Henry. Continued on Page Four.
Berne May 27. The small village of Lerchenfeld 168 south of the city was wrecked by a munitions dump blast during the night. Every house was destroyed or damaged and two children were killed.
In Quebec on May 27 Judge Choquette heard a case against chauffeur Bisson Wags charged with obtaining money by false pretences. He sold 32 gallons of alleged liquor to a man in St George Beauce, but the casks contained water when delivered. The Beauce buyer had paid 600 in advance for whiskey. The judge adjourned the case to next week.
Members of the war memorial guard of honor who were loaned clothing on May 24 are requested to return the items to the Second Street Armouries on Monday evening between 7 30 and 9 o clock.
The Canadien Pacific steamer Montcalm carrying 1661 passengers arrives in Quebec at 5 40 pm. Cabin and third class passengers face immigration delays because third class landings are restricted after six o clock daylight saving time. Officials complain about the extra expense and passenger inconvenience.
The Caledonian Society board failed to set a date for this year’s Alberta championship due to Agricultural Society delays. They will reconvene next Tuesday in the police court to decide on the championship date with July 1, Dominion Day, among the proposed options.
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