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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
15
New York police say they disrupted an international bootlegging organization tied to Canadians. Eleven offices were raided in Times Square while fourteen warrants remain. Authorities seized records and a Nantisco steamer cargo of liquor, charging twenty seven men with conspiracy to violate dry laws.
Berlin reports the cabinet chaired by President von Hindenburg agreed to join the Security Pact conference. Germany will base negotiations on the July 20 note which asserts Germany’s right to seek revision of the peace treaties. Chancellor Luther and Foreign Minister Stressemann will lead, with Dr. Friedrich Causa as secretary-general.
In Saskatoon on Sept 24 two men on a four man threshing crew died after ingesting strychnine mistaken for salts. One victim named David Otto. the other quickly identified as H. Cowan from four miles west of Luse-Sand. Both died within minutes of the dose.
Winnipeg reports an unprecedented grain surge as H. J. McLean, Dominion government grain inspector, notes record throughput through Winnipeg. He predicts the rush will last until December 15 and describes the volume as the biggest in the nation’s history with samplers operating in three shifts around the clock.
Geneva Sept 24 The League of Nations Council in special session decided to send a League representative to the Mosul district of Mesopotamia to inquire into British charges of deportations of Christians by the Turks. The representative will also keep the Council informed of any further incidents liable to jeopardize the Anglo Turkish settlement over Mosul.
Antwerp reports the Belgian steamer Gertrude with a 19 man crew is presumed lost at sea after sailing February 22 for Vancouver. Carrying a general cargo mainly liquor whisky, she passed the Panama Canal, called at San Francisco mid April, and has not been heard from since. It is believed she foundered in a Pacific storm.
Washington on September 24 marked formal start of discussions between the French and United States Debt Commissions at the treasury to resolve Frances four billion dollar debt to the United States.
London reports that British aristocrats and financiers backed a plan to load whiskey on Mme Cascares ship General Serrett for rum running to the United States. Cascares says she leased the ship and had no cargo role, while backers planned unloading outside the 12 mile limit and a later handoff by a prowl rum runner. The plot allegedly involved prominent figures in British society and the social elite.
Cc J Miller former mayor of Orillia Aled noted in correspondence. The brief item records a line of contact and status without further details.
A Trail Riders sighting at Lake Louise describes a deer approaching a sign board, snorting at it, and feeding on flowers nearby. Witnesses dispute the motive, with one claiming it stole blooms for a sick relative while another insists it read the notice and acted maliciously. Police investigate. locals urged to withhold judgment.
Indianapolis, Sept. 24. John J. McNamara, 49, Ironworkers Union business agent, convicted of blackmail after a swift trial. Jury deliberated under three hours, with defense planning a new-trial motion. McNamara, tied to a past Los Angeles Times bombing plot, faced up to five years in prison.
Bishop Charles P. Anderson of Chicago said he will vote to remove the word obey from the marriage ceremony at the upcoming Episcopal convention. He called the contention by some leaders about honoring the word Humbug and urged change.
Joseph Edward 12 quc, once a Calgary furniture maker over 140 years ago, passed away in Preston Ontario. The note records his role as an early furniture chore provider and his long involvement in the trade within Canada.
Michigan congressman Frank AD. Scott and his wife Edna James Scott were denied divorces in a Circuit Court decision by Judge Fran s Emerick. The judge ordered Scott to pay Mrs. Scott four hundred dollars a month for support until further order of the circuit or supreme court.
Santa Rosa California reports Luther Burbank has created a new sweet corn that is more productive sweeter and tenderer and ripens earlier. He also unveils over 100 aster varieties with the latest being the largest and most colorful yet. Details on the new rose variety remain unavailable.
A group of about 15 men descended on a store on East Broadway yesterday and robbed M. Cranovskys of diamonds valued at 16000 dollars. Police reported the incident as a major jewel theft with no injuries noted.
Winnipeg grain inspections show 4039 cars of wheat during the weekend with 8877 of centre grade. Last event counted 8313 cars inspected.
In St. Joan NB on September 25 all cabinet members who must return to the caucus for endorsement were elected without opposition at the nomination day proceedings. No candidate challenged any government member. The smooth vote keeps the government intact after selection.
Supporters are asked to attend at the Liberal committee rooms this evening to discuss plans for the work of getting out levere tomorrow.
Everett, Sept 28 Four children of Mr and Mrs Nels Peters of Silver Lake were burned to death in a morning house fire. The six five three and two year old victims died as neighbors could not reach them. The parents are in county jail after a night of drinking and quarrelling following a dance pavilion event. Mrs Peters was at a neighbor's home while Peters returned to the house and fled.
St John and Ottawa reports say former premier Woo ester sworn in as secretary of state will direct the Liberal federal campaign in New Brunswick. Cadets returned to St John indicate every constituency will be tested in the upcoming election.
Pekin reports fifteen thousand square miles inundated by a Yellow River dyke breach near Shan-tong Chilli border. Two million people displaced, with hundreds feared drowned. Flood extent grows hourly, raising fear of permanent river course change as relief work concentrates at Yunchenghsien.
Premier King arrives in Winnipeg for a western campaign kickoff at Neepawa and is expected to frame new ground on reciprocity with the United States. He touts honest and economical government and argues tax cuts aid basic industries, urging Liberals to unite east and west.
In Ottawa on September 18 Bishop Bidwell told a St George's parish gathering that English ignorance of Canada surprised him. He chaired a Canadian church delegation to Britain to study empire migration and urged using migration over immigration. The aim is welcoming and welfare, shaping Canada’s future over the next decade amid westward expansion.
City polls open tomorrow from 9 am to 7 pm with country districts voting from 6 pm to 7 pm. Voters are reminded to proceed to designated polling places for the election.
Ottawa reports that October 29, election day, will be a half holiday across Canada to allow all voters to cast ballots. The order-in-council granting the half day was signed by the governor general on Saturday afternoon.
The Dominion Labor Party in Lethbridge on Sunday voted not to nominate a federal candidate and passed a resolution endorsing L. P. Jelliff, a Progressive, for the election.
Col Jacob Ruppert of the New York American league club was elected president of the United States Brewers association. He succeeds Christian W. Fiegenspan who resigned over opposition to overtures toward Anti-Labor league reform of the Volstead Act. The association reports outreach to Anti-Saloon league lawyer Wayne B Wheeler and other brewers for possible legalization steps.
Regina reports that top players Jack Cranstoun Frank Ingram will stay with the Pats to defend the junior title while Lil Acasters likely joins the senior Vics. Rumors of players moving east are denied as residence rules cap amateur eligibility after May 16 unless transfer orders from employers apply.
London reports the Scottish harvest completed with record yields and quality, prompting open field thanksgiving services. In contrast, Chicago courts hold a case against Elizabeth Caseelmar and family tied to alleged “bandit queen” activities with a valuation near 1.4 million dollars.
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