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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
2
London reports renewed outbreaks of foot and mouth disease across England as restrictions are reimposed. Cattle raisers fear spread after a recent relaxation, with new outbreaks in Manchester and nearby regions. Slaughter of incoming sheep or cattle from Wales and Westmorland continues under the rules.
Bulgarian and Greek forces clash along the Petrich front as Bulgaria protests to the League of Nations over a Greek ultimatum. Reports say Greek artillery and patrols have advanced toward Petrich while Bulgaria vows maximum resistance.
The suit stems from the arrest of Professor Wilson over the Bobbie Franks murder. It alleges six nights in a filthy cell, denial of food, sleep deprivation, constant questioning, and torture to obtain a confession. It names Lieutenant Grady and three detectives, with a stool pigeon planted in the cell to claim Wilson confessed. The allegations arose during the Leopold and Loeb trial context.
Prime Minister King addresses 12,000 in Ottawa urging the Locarno treaty not be made an issue. He defends parliamentary supremacy in Dominion affairs and attacks Tory scare tactics while citing Babson outlook and past Meighen policy debates.
The text describes opponents warning that an Australian treaty would raise living costs by boosting tariffs on everyday goods like butter eggs and raisins. It notes Canada considering preference for Australia in raisins and questions Meighen’s tariff policy affecting all commodities.
Aaron Sapiro, American attorney and pool organizer, filed notice of appeal in Regina against the September 22 dismissal of his $100,000 libel action against The Leader Publishing Company and Star Publishing Company. Regina officials said appeal papers would be filed on points of law later this week.
Wayne Bis Munn the Nebraska giant pinned Joe Mondt the Colorado cowboy twice in forty minutes to win the match in Denver. The first fall came in 35 minutes 38 seconds and the second in 5 minutes 26 seconds. Spectator Dr. George E. Richmond of Denver collapsed dead from excitement just before the first fall.
Paris reports the cabinet crisis postponed again as Premier Painleve and colleagues adjourn without a final decision on debt matters. A cabinet council with President Douarffergue is postponed until tomorrow.
Berlin Oct 26 Chancellor Luther's cabinet will remain in office despite three Nationalist ministers resigning. The party cited dissatisfaction with Locarno security agreements reached earlier.
Pittsburg Oct 26 The United States Amateur Hockey Association fate this season hinges on next weekend meetings in Montreal and Minneapolis. Amateurs push for a settlement with the Canadian association while Pittsburg Hornets manager Manners hopes the old order returns and a peace offer is extended to the Canadians.
In China a new clash among military leaders unfolds on the eve of the Nine Power Conference in Peking. Marshal Wu Pei fu reappears in Central China with Sun Chuan Bin as his ally, driving Ching Tso Lin’s forces north of Shanghai as Sin Bic provinces rally to his banner. Feng Yuh-siang, allied with Russia, prepares to contest Peking with Chang Hsuan’s maneuvering, while Chang holds Shantung and much of Chihli with Kalgan as a base.
The weekly crop report from Canadian Pacific Railway cites unsettled weather in Alberta slowing threshing but shows gains elsewhere. Cattle feed prospects rise as winter fodder stores grow, while Wetaskiwin and southern Alberta regions report 30 to 70 percent threshing completion and fall plowing about 50 percent.
New Orleans oct 22 rights of women prominent at general convention of the Protestant Episcopal church as bishops and deputies agree to strike the word obey from marriage vows the bride is relieved of promising to obey while the groom’s phrase endowing the bride with all worldly goods remains part of the ceremony
Charles Bernard, manager of Banque Cant doomed Nation ale sub‑agency in Rougemont, and his wife were found murdered in their home. He was killed with an axe on the stairway, she shot in bed. Bank closed Saturday. details scarce due to storm damage and disconnected lines. Authorities believe the crime occurred Friday night.
Reports from Athens indicate Greeks and Bulgarians will withdraw their forces behind their frontiers at Roumanian prompting. The note adds Bulgarian and Greek actions in the ongoing Balkan clash with Athens blaming Bulgarian incursions and Sofia denying large paramilitary involvement.
Troy residents in Pike Harbour and Crenshaw counties work to restore order after a deadly tornado that killed 17. Red Cross volunteers and local doctors treat the injured, while many are left homeless and withstand extensive property damage.
The Fifth Avenue United Church hosts the District Convention of the Women’s Missionary Society on Friday October 30. Afternoon sessions include delegate registration, welcome address, discussions on auxiliary support and youth mission interest, and reports from bands and circles. An evening devotional, choir items, a banquet at 6 pm, and an address by Mrs Brandon of Lethbridge close the program.
London reports a high profile transfer as Joe Cassidy, ex Bolton Wanderers and England international, moved to Cardiff City for about 20 000. Tottenham Hotspur was fined 100 for not fielding its strongest side against Brentford.
Detachment 26 reports weekend grain inspections in Winnipeg Manitoba totaling 2 735 cars, including 2 036 of regular tract grade. Last year 2 948 cargo were inspected with 353 cars of course germus numberg versus 1 136 a year ago.
Hon. G E Amyot donates two hundred thousand dollars to Laval University for a chemistry initiative. The gift signals support for scientific research and education at the university.
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