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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 20, 1925
Page
1
London readers awoke to front pages featuring Locarno agreements seen as making future wars in Europe unlikely. The Security Pact and six Germany France Belgium Poland Czechoslovakia treaties drew avid reading and cautious optimism from editors while not guaranteeing lasting peace.
London reports former Prime Minister Lloyd George calling for Britain to experiment with prohibition. He cites Britain’s £316,000,000 alcohol spend and argues Americans support prohibition while British politics avoid abolition. He asserts millions prosper not by drinking.
An Athens despatch reports nineteen hours of fighting on the Greco-Balearian frontier near Demirhissar with Bulgarian forces. A Greek post was attacked, a Greek official killed, and a Greek captain shot despite a white flag as a general engagement followed.
Folia Vauisse pleaded guilty to stealing a horse and saddle after a Sunday night chase of about 150 miles. Magistrate Eilis at the A.P.P. court sentenced him to two years in Prince Albert penitentiary.
Ottawa reports a proposed union of Wesleyan and allied denominations in Canada and the United States. The plan links Bree Methodist Church of America, Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America, Pilgrim Holiness Movement of Owen Sound, Brethren of Christ, and Navaren church with branches in Edmonton and Calgary.
In New Westminster on Sunday afternoon a collision left 59 year old YC Carney unconscious and later dead in hospital. Maxwell faces a technical manslaughter charge by city police based on the injuries from the crash.
In Winnipes, Manitoba, Samuel Larcombe developed a rust resistant wheat named Aximster. It shows near complete rust resistance, yields 3800 percent more than Marquis, and matches Red Fire and Marquis in milling value. Larcombe began in 1910, and by 1921 showed under five percent rust infection, a marked improvement over nearby varieties.
Enthusiastic audience at the Orange Hall Constituency Conference heard eight tranche reports and praise for strong readership in several areas. Miss McMillan of the Extension Service Edmonton joined the event with Miss Noble and others to discuss the Girls' Club summer outing at Banff, including mountain climbs and Lake Louise visits.
In Montreal venue Forum Ort 20 the Premier spoke to what he called the greatest political assembly in the Dominion. The Forum housed 15,900 with crowds inside and outside surpassing seating capacity. A second crowd stood behind the upper galleries and along the street.
Shanghai reports a renewed Chinese civil war as Wh Pei Fu returns to political and military life and Kiangsu divisions mutiny. Marshal Wooo is said to arrive in Tianwon to assume command of central provinces and lead alliances including Kiangsu Shangbei Chekiang Anhui Nilangsu Supei Waikien.
A light interest and rain affected trading as Saskatchewan shorts covered boosting prices. October wheat settled at 1.28 3 4 and November at 1.27 3 8, with a higher close. Export demand was limited, cash bids appeared, and line was three to four cents below Winnipeg market. Coarse grains gained strength while flax offerings remained scarce and prices rose.
Fire brigade arrives at Dominion Street and Minto Avenue corner this afternoon but leaves after no trace of a fire is found. Local advertisers refer readers to The News column for updates.
The article contrasts the National Railways' finances under Arthur Meighen's Conservatives with those under Mackenzie King Liberals. It cites yearly deficits during 1919 1921 under Conservative rule and surpluses under Liberal governance, arguing against a Meighen return and noting disputed dollar figures for deficits and surpluses.
London dispatch notes Stockwell fire and sinking while Calcutta to New York steamer battles flames. Police report a wave of hold ups across Brooklyn and Manhattan as five robbers target jewelry and cash, with few arrests beyond two youths found with a wooden leg.
Moscow reports a parliament session debating proposed changes to marriage laws with women delegates joining the discussion for the first time in a period. Some male members argue women bear responsibility for divorces while others defend traditional roles as age and upbringing rules spark contention.
In a Rotary Club address, William Cousins reflects on Alberta’s charms and his 43 years in Medicine Hat, tying his talk to life in the province and hinting at political currents. He notes his long residence, the anniversary of his marriage, and teases an upcoming National Fish Day mention.
London reports the Locarno Security Pact will prompt the first practical move with Uritise troops to pull back from the Cologne bridgehead within three months. Britain plans to keep Rhine presence with France and Belgium and reduce the force by about half as Germany benefits from pact terms.
Berlin reports that official German outlets stress Locarno arbitration as pivotal to Versailles terms. They state the Lucerne delegation believes Rhineland issues will be resolved and greet Locarno warmly. Some extremist papers critique, while liberal press supports acceptance.
Wheat inspections in Winnipeg on Monday totalled 13851 cwt with 1105 cwt of contract grade and 140 cwt of coarse grain.
The Roth No L well shows steady progress with seventy feet drilled since yesterday. At Sam, the drill reached about 1645 feet, marking continued advancement in the project.
Philadelphia October 20 William C Redfield Secretary of Commerce told the Democratic Women's Luncheon that the United States tariff is an insurmountable obstacle to Europe war debt payments and called current trade policy cowardly while commenting on Locarnosecurity conference outcomes.
Petoskey Michigan reports one of the worst fall storms in years with snow flurries and record low temps. Waves up to 40 feet crumble shorelines and damage the government pier and elevator tower. Navigation halted. lakecraft seek shelter as Marquette county records over a foot of snow and deep drifts.
Glasgow officials vote 40 to 26 to ban all alcoholic beverages at civic banquets. The council action aims to curb public drunkenness and set a stricter code for city events.
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