03 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1921
Page
1
Hopeless groups of famine refugees gather at Astrakhan wharves hoping to sail to Kuban and Don regions for food. Death follows hunger as bread proves fatal for the weak, while disease and a drought driven crisis devastate the city and its industries.
The Empress theatre showcases the France production with two performances on Tuesday. The 75 cent seating remains unchanged with doors opening at 7 pm. Comte Arnaud delivers a France message as the Fran co-Canadian Exposition train visits.
In Montreal on October 3, Arnold Zimmerman of North Battleford Saskatchewan was found dead near St. Leonard de Port Maurice. An inquest revealed alcoholic poisoning as the cause, while the boots showed no mud though an automobile track led away toward Montreal. The will of Lt Governor H Narke lists real and personal property worth 321,939 dollars.
Sir James Lougheed acting head of government in Arthur Meighen's absence says dissolution will not be announced today. The dissolution recommendation had already been sent to the Governor General for signature, marking a possible change in plans.
Vancouver reports a Yale British Columbia post office breakthrough robbery yesterday. The thief or thieves smashed the safe with dynamite taking 2600 Victory bonds and 4 dollars in cash. Police investigation underway.
The YT and N O railway commission has decided to establish a pension system for its employees, outlining a plan to provide retirement benefits. No further details on eligibility or funding were provided in the report.
A Made in France exhibition train touring Canada travels 7 993 miles across the Dominion after opening at Montreal's C P R Place Viger Station on August 29. Premier Meighen, Montreal Mayor Martin, and Senator Beau bien attended. The train showcases eight exhibition cars with goods across eight themes and aims to boost Franco Canadian ties.
Dublin reports that the Sinn Fein delegation to the London conference departing Oct 10 will seek a definite settlement on Ireland without Eamon de Valera. Desmond Fitzgerald, Sinn Fein propaganda minister, announced de Valera will not join the London talks or attend the conference.
In Courtland Ontario a car carrying Mr and Mrs J Lafond and Miss Hroher from South Walshingham was struck by the Wabash flyer at a levee zone one mile west, killing the three adults instantly and leaving three year old Suy Farrell reported dying.
Negotiations for a joint candidate in the Lethbridge federal riding collapsed on Sunday as labor chose to nominate its own candidate at a forthcoming convention. The farmers plan to nominate on October 20, and labor forces in Macleod riding are expected to name a candidate due to significant labor presence in Crow's Nest Pass coal camps.
In police court Henry Swartz faced a vagrancy charge that was dismissed. He was warned to leave the city. Premier Drury addressed about 2000 people in Caledonia Ontario saying the Ontario Farm Government had not become as criticized as expected.
W. C. Smith MLA Medicine Hat notes in a telegram to President Beatty of the Canadian Pacific Railway that completing the Leader to Burstall section this year is unlikely. He cites winter deterioration and extra spring costs as reasons to pause progress despite prior talks.
In Gairloch Scotland Oct 3 Minister Lloyd George spent a busy weekend at his temporary home meeting bankers and industrial leaders to discuss relief work government loans and credits to spur revival of trade. An official statement said the Greenssians were helpful but no definite decisions were possible.
A smoking concert for the annual 176th Battalion reunion will be at 8 p m Saturday in Moose Hall. Officers will be elected at the smoker and plans made to deposit the battalion flags at St Johns Church on Sunday morning.
Toronto reports Joan L. Forster of Oakville killed when his car skidded on wet pavement and overturned into a ditch. He was pinned under the vehicle and burned as gasoline ignited. would be rescuers lacked rope to lift the car in time.
Francis Fergu son Busteed former general superintendent of the Canadian Pacific Railway and prominent western railroad construction official died suddenly of heart disease at his Vancouver home aged 63. He had long resided in the city and was widely known in railway circles.
A powerful gale centered over Lake Erie battered Ontario and western New York with hurricane force winds. Toronto saw 20 mile winds while lake shore gusts reached 48 miles per hour. Kingston and Kitchener reported fatalities from a downed live wire and roof debris. Montreal suffered widespread damage to telegraph lines, trees and buildings. Ottawa's wires and poles were severed cutting telephonic links to major cities. New York joined the storm with 52 mph winds and heavy rain, straining weather services and prompting page top updates.
Edmonton reports the start of road building this week to provide relief work in drought hit areas. Minister Alex Ross announced efforts will target the Manchett, Retlaw, and other districts most in need of relief.
Victoria soldiers' memorial project begins with Det. B Lieut.-Col Nicholls planting the inaugural tree in a field planned to bear one tree for each British Columbia man who died in the Great War. Name plates will be set at the base of each tree.
Chicago date Oct. 3. The United Grain Dealers Association opens a three day convention with preservation of middlemen in the grain trade among the principal topics. Charles Quinn serves as secretary and announced the agenda.
Brandon, Oct 3. Plans for the National Progressive Party federal election campaign event in Brandon move forward with a nomination meeting in the afternoon and a speech by Hon. T. A. Crerar in the evening. Norman P. Lambert, secretary of the Canadian Council of Agriculture and a party candidate, is expected to address the gathering later.
Ottawa reports from the Dominion Department of Trade and Commerce that wheat crops in the British Isles exceed average yields while barley oats beans peas potatoes and hops fall below average. Projections show oats 9 barley 89 beans 8 peas 86 potatoes 81 turnips 70 swedes 70 mangets 82 and hops 89 based on a 100 average.
Grave fears are entertained for the Norwegian steamer Karen Roden after reports she ran aground near Pointe Perelle in the Belle Isle straits. The vessel cleared from Montreal on September 27 and has not been heard from since Saturday morning amid a violent storm that lashed the lower St. Lawrence and inflicted heavy damage on small craft.
Ottawa orders cut grazing privileges to two cents an acre for Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Peace River Kamloops divisions in BC for one year from October 1. The reduction aims to aid the livestock industry amid high fodder costs and low cattle prices.
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