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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1925
Page
1
Sofia reports large Greek troop contingents moving toward the Bulgarian border as the government notes Greek forces have penetrated Bulgarian soil to a depth of about twenty miles along a twenty mile front, signaling a possible easing of the offensive.
The Parmer candidate opened the campaign in the city at Alexandra High School last evening addressed by McDaniels and Cehofield with Shaw as chairman. He spoke of farmer labor cooperation and criticized tariff politics, noting past promises by leaders of the old parties. The speech touched on farming, politics, and ways to elevate the political plane.
Toronto report notes Premier oA Dunning of Saskatchewan at Massey Hall opposing high tariffs as a tax. He criticizes freight costs blocking coal transport to the East and questions Meighen cabinet plans, urging clarity on personnel.
Chicago, Wis October 24 diplomats who framed the League of Nations treaty are accused of trying to influence President Coolidge. Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania labels the effort as meddling in U.S. hand. The ad column notes continue in the News Want Ad Calamine.
Malcolm Young, 66, sheriff of the area, died suddenly Friday night in Lethbridge. Born in Georgetown Ontario, he moved west in 1982 and served in the Riel Rebellion. Earlier in his career he drove stage between Calgary and Edmonton while drilling of the Roth Net well was halted as casing is cemented at 1772 feet.
San Francisco October 21 The motor ship Quitchowan believed to carry real Sentech sailed into the harbor then turned and departed escorted by a coastguard boat which had seized her offshore The captain spoke rapidly claiming protection outside the twelve mile limit and the coastguards abandoned the seizure due to his talking.
Campaign schedule outlines three endstate meetings across Riverside, Empress Theatre, Elm Street school. Speakers include Dr. Gershin, Capt. RN Donald, Dr. Cershaw, BR Deachman of Calgary, and G. M. Blackstock with A. L. Smith. Monday through Wednesday events cover Conservatives and farmers’ date with N. C. McDaniels set for Elm Street school.
In Melfort Saskatchewan last Sunday night a light truck and an auto collided killing Vera Florence Mitchell 25 and injuring six others. A. Gunns 21 was committed for trial on manslaughter. Isaac Segal testified the truck appeared near and could not be avoided. The crash occurred on the dark road as the wedding party traveled home.
Winnipeg reports an active market with short covering lifting prices. October closed at 1.2875 and November at 1.25, cash wheat steady though dull, No. 1 Northern up a cent, December-May spread wide, and export demand subdued amid Western Canada weather expectations.
James Murray, District Agriculturist, touts Southern Alberta as capable of growing the province’s best corn. He promotes the Lethbridge Corn Show in November with a prize pool around seven hundred dollars and over twenty classes for ear and shear exhibits, sweet corn, and popcorn. Murray invites interested growers to obtain a copy of the prize list.
Police say a basement rooming house fight over bootlegging turned deadly. Three men died from gunshot wounds after a melee that tore tables and chairs apart. Eleven bullets were found in walls as two victims lay in a hall and a third died later at a hospital.
Liberal meetings are planned with a Monday Riverside School event featuring speaker Dr Crershaw. Tuesday includes two meetings at Ml Street School and Empress Theatre. Wednesday at Bligh School features speaker Dr Giershaw. Musical programs accompany all sessions.
Cologne Germany Oct 24 The British Rhine army has been ordered to move to Wiesbaden as soon as possible. Wiesbaden on the right bank of the Rhine 50 miles southeast of Cologne. The evacuation of the Cologne Bridgehead by British troops has been expected in political quarters as a result of the Locarno Security Conference agreement, though French officials say no promise to that effect was made.
Canadian National Railway reports higher weekly earnings, rising twenty one percent to 26.2 million dollars from 22.7 million the prior year. The gain reflects strong demand and increased freight volumes across core routes.
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All conservative supporters owning a car are asked to call Committee Rooms immediately. Numbers 3861 3961 3804 are provided with the plea Your car is needed.
Chicago October 24 synthetic beef steaks may be the best achievement of science Charles F Kittering president of General Motors Research corp told Institute of American Meat Packers convention last night that packers assembled here will produce synthetic beefsteaks It has been done with a silk worm eliminated So will the cow be eliminated from the beef
Premier Mackenzie King returned to Ottawa this morning and headed to his East Block office. He will speak tonight and plans to leave tomorrow for North York to campaign. Cabinet meetings before election day seem unlikely as ministers campaign nationwide. An informal ministerial meeting is expected. A number of vacancies remain to be filled before election day.
Graen Inspections Winnipeg reports wheat inspections yesterday totaled 1 428 cars with LusS7 contract grade Coarve Ske grains numbering 257 cars. Twelve hundred Russian Mennonites will settle in the Prince Albert Saskatchewan district.
Rail wayvinen and Commercial Travelers are reminded the Advance Poll opens Monday October 26 to Wednesday October 28 from 7 to 10 p m each evening. Voters must obtain a certificate from the Revising Officer Judge Green at the Court House. The poll is located at 651 Second St.
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