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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1925
Page
1
Seven crew members die when tug boat Hope founders near Bentinek Island at the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the approach to Puget Sound. The Hope was aiding the salvage steamer Salvage Queen and the freighter Emdyke when a strong current drove the tug against the bow of the Salvage Queen.
Montreal October report highlights Canada as a land of opportunity with a Regina to Toronto migrant family of thirteen joining kin. It notes dozens of youths from England heading to Alberta, while a ferry disaster aboard the Hope near Victoria claims several lives and ends with survivor testimonies and rescue efforts.
In London Oct the brewer and publican Cherrington faced threats from thugs and killed youths in a public house incident. He later left brewing to pursue mission work after his name appeared on a deadly chart linked to the case.
In Paris on October 19 police prepared for Communist demonstrations at the burial of Andre Sabatier killed in the Monday strike. Sabatier was buried at Puteaux as subdued crowds gathered. police appeared only after the ceremony, with machine guns visible, and barricades were set to control the Place de Revo.
Three people died in Minnesota after being struck by trains while blinded by heavy snow from the cold wave sweeping the northwest. Snow totals reached one to four inches across Minnesota and neighboring states Iowa Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota.
Halifax, Oct 19 Senator W Roche aged 83 of Halifax died at his home at 1 30 pm after several months illness.
Eileen Horne of Redcliff and her mother won an Honorable Mention in the Empire Better Baby Contest at Wembley. Eileen aged 7 months weighed 16 pounds 4 ounces with a length of 27 inches. The award notes care and training questions answered satisfactorily. the family and clinics involved celebrate the achievement.
Los Angeles authorities investigate the death of Mass Craie Biddle a wealthy Philadelphia society woman found in bed. D A autopsy indicates alcoholism as the cause with no clear signs of poison. Bruises are attributed to a fall from bed before her death.
Three armed men robbed a restaurant owner and a customer in Newark Nod Oot. They escaped with about 100 dollars in cash. A bystander was shot in the leg as the robbers fled, displaying their marksmanship before leaving the scene.
Del Ottiwa of Indiana has been appointed chief commissioner of the Bowar board by the Board of Railway Commissioners. The announcement was made via telephone by the commissioner.
Wheat inspections over the weekend total 2 609 cars with 2 256 of contract grade. Grain shipments include Ei cars. Weekend activity reported from Winnipeg with ongoing grading totals for the period.
United States residents may see deeper tax cuts as House leaders back a plan to reduce income taxes next year. The proposal aims to raise exemptions to 3500 for singles and 5000 for married couples, potentially removing about 30,000 people from paying any income tax.
A Brooklyn band in pop auto robbed Mr and Mrs Samuel Goldman and their chauffeur after forcing the car to the curb. The gang seized 466 in jewelry and 260 in cash from the victims. Mrs Goldman’s jewelry was taken along with other valuables.
COR raGENCY CONFERENCE OF THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE opened with a toast list and remarks from leaders including Mrs. Lynch Staunton and Mayor G. W. Walsh. Attendees included dozens of members and visitors from local clubs, Red Cross invitations discussed, and reports on activities and forthcoming events noted.
Wheat offerings light with no urgency from buyers and only light export activity. Prices closed 11 to 2 cents below Saturday after volatile early quotations. Canadan and US mills sought old orders. cash wheat in modest demand. oats, flax dull. barley showed better premiums.
The crop bulletin notes unfavorable wet weather across the west last week delaying harvest activities. Farmers face delayed threshing and scarce labor with winter approaching. Ground moisture is high, aiding pastures and livestock, while the harvest pace remains slow due to late semisap and ongoing rain.
Winnipegs Oct 1 Canada needs growth in agriculture mining fishing and sunsreving Forke Progressive leader says protecting manufacturing harms others transportation questions loom over tariff issues He calls for Senate reform an elective Senate and revaluation of CN lines Manitoba Progressive withdrawals denied by Thomas Mellwraith with twelve candidates nominated and eight awaiting official nomination day Thursday.
New York Oct 1 1917 — Anthracite supplies remaining in dealers yards not covered by future delivery orders will be sold in small lots to the poor. Announcement made by Major General Charles W Berry chairing the State Coal Commission.
New York men roll up to daylight raids as police pledge progress. A dozen gang members allegedly rounded up, but six armed assailants struck an auto in view of bystanders, looting four cases of gems valued at 200000 dollars from Larter & Sons jewelers. Nearby, two robbers held up an uptown cigar shop taking 150 dollars from the till.
Colin LB Meader, Moosomin farmer, committed for trial on a murder charge after a preliminary hearing. Adolph Thenfeldt, his employee, died from shotgun wounds after a shooting on Benders farm in Fleming district. Thenfeldt named his employer in a deathbed statement claiming provocation, as Dr. AL Keyes and Dr. Weyes testified.
The Permanent Court of International Justice will convene in private on October 22 at the request of the League of Nations to study the Mosul question. Public sessions start October 23 with the full court in session.
ROTH WEBEL reports a hundred feet drilled over the weekend at the Reith Nets well. The Shirken inch hole now sits at 1575 feet, marking continued advancement in the drilling program.
A Canadian National train wreck near Melville Saskatchewan injured twenty to forty crew and passengers, with six from Winnipeg and three from Melville among the injured. An ambulance train and wrecking crew rushed to the scene. Most injuries were light, with concussions and shock reported. An official report cites a broken rail as a possible cause.
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