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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Sep 23, 1920

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Prominent Sinn Feiner Shot Dead in Dublin Hotel

Dublin reports say John Lynch Wilmallock, a Limerick county councilor and Sinn Fein figure, was slain in his Royal Exchange hotel room by assailants described as military. Police secured the scene as crowds gathered and conflicting accounts circulated about the raid and motive.

Dublin Lynch Press Association Royal Exchange Hotel Room Nor 6 John Lynch Wilmallock Limerick Sinn Fein

France to pay full loan on October 15 in New York

Paris announces that France will meet the entire 250 million dollar installment due October 15 in New York. The bond issue was part of a 500 million dollar war loan floated in the United States.

New York Paris France M. Francois Marsal United States

Holland Recommends Maintaining Legation at Vatican

The Hague Sept 22 The Dutch foreign minister Jonkeer Van Karnebeek proposed that Holland maintain a legation at the Vatican in presenting departmental estimates to parliament He argued official relations with the Holy See would benefit the nation as the Vatican grows in diplomatic importance.

The Hague Holland Vatican Jonkeer van Karnebeek Holy See

HAWSSAUER GUILTY INDECENT ASSAULT RULING

Supreme Court sessions conclude with Arthur Miller of Suffield found not guilty on theft charges and dismissed. Edward Haussauer of Irving found guilty of indecent assault and remanded for sentencing to the afternoon session.

Miller Supreme Court Arthur Miller Suffield Harnes Tdward Laussauer Irving

Workmen urged to surrender arms to preserve public tranquility

Rome reports a Messaggero suggestion that all arms produced by workers and in their possession be handed over to authorities. It warns that keeping arms would pose a constant threat to public order.

Rome Smth Vites Messagera

Millerand to Run in France Presidential Succession

Paris September 22 Premier Alexander Millerand was urged as a candidate to succeed former President Dehevanel who resigned due to ill health by a joint Senate and Chamber of Deputies caucus in the senate chamber this afternoon.

Paris Alexander Millerand Devehanel Republic Lealth Senate Chamber of Deputies

Liquor Traffic Raises International Tension

Kingston Ont Sept 22 The United States government maintains a cruiser on the St Lawrence armed with naval guns to suppress liquor rate violations, a protest from the local Army and Navy Veterans asserts this breaches the treaty with Great Britain. The veterans claim it endangers shipping and Canadian homes.

Kingston Ont United States St. Lawrence Army and Navy Great Britain

WRECK BALBRIGGAN IN RETALIATION

Auxilliary police wreck Balbriggan after two officers shot. District Inspector Burke killed and his brother severely wounded. Two civilians killed and several wounded. Fires destroy houses and a major hosiery factory. Refugees flee the town.

Dublin Balbriggan Burke Sergi, Burke Ireland

Banquet Planned for Monarchs Champions at Assiniboia Hotel

At eight o'clock this evening at the Assiniboia hotel manager Conrad hosts a banquet for the Monarchs champions of the Senior City Baseball League and the league officials.

Assiniboia Hotel Conrad Monarchs

Bethel Church Extends Call to Rev. P. B. Samson

Bethel Congregational Church on Kingston Street extends a call to Rev. P. B. Samson of Calgary Alberta for ministry. Samson, if he accepts, would join the local pulpit and lead congregational activities starting soon.

Bethel Congregational Church Kingston P. B. Samson Calgary Alta

Nine Policemen Injured in Roscoe Gun Fight

Nine members of a provincial posse were hurt during a running gun battle with five bandits who raided Barrows Manitoba’s Red Deer lumber camp and escaped with $1,000. The pursuit crossed into Saskatchewan near Roscoe as Constable Ives organized locals to chase the robbers, now surrounded near Rascoe by the CNR line.

Regina Roscoe Sask C.N.R Red Deer Barrows Man Red Deer Lake Saskatchewan Ives Saskatchewan Police Rascoe

Canadian methods approved for harvest labor solution

Ottawa reports that Western Canada harvest labor plans outlined by SPAL Molloy Saskatchewan commissioner were enthusiastically approved by delegates at the American Association of Public Employment Offices sessions. Dr C Leschoir of the University of Wisconsin noted farm labor differs from urban issues.

Ottawa Canada Spal. Molloy Labour and Industries Saskatchewan C. Leschoir University of Wisconsin Snd

Captain Stone Defies Britain Over Queenstown Stop

Capt Clarence M. Stone, master of the Panhandle State, sailed from New York aiming to land at Queenstown in Ireland despite British orders barring U S ships from stopping there on the eastward run. The State Department states it will offer no help if he encounters trouble, noting a government right to close ports in time of stress.

Washington Clarence M. Stone U.S Panhandle State New York Queenstown Irelind United States United States State Department

Speed boat Emma owned by bank robbers exposed

In Port Huron Michigan on September 21 authorities revealed the 60 mph speed boat Emma, winner of the 10 mile handicap at the Algonne regatta held on Labor Day, was owned by three bank robbers posing as oil promoters and power boat enthusiasts to hide their identities after a revolver battle with Toledo police. The silver Gar Wood-Chris Saith Trophy inscribed cup was found with them.

Port Huron Mich Emma Algonne Labor Day St. Clair Toledo Gar’ Wood Chris Saith Alfone

Milk producers greet tariff status in Fraser Valley

At the federal tariff commission session A W Berry of Langley Prairie on behalf of the Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association said valley farmers are satisfied with current duties on dairy products. He warned free milk would hurt local producers while helping American rivals and not benefiting consumers. W O Barker of the BC Packers Association also testified on relative tin plate prices and their impact on canned salmon pricing in British Columbia.

Vancouver Federal Tariff Commission A. W. Berry Langley Prairie Boc Fraser Valley Milk Producers’ Association Fraser Valley W. O. Barker British Columbia Packers’ Association Commission United States British Columbia

Canadians and Americans Unite For Western Canada Growth

DeWitt Foster, former Canadian parliament member and head of Canadian National Railways resources, spoke on Canadian Day at the Michigan state fair in Detroit. He praised Western Canada’s wheat, oats, and barley expansion, railways, and cross-border farmer collaboration boosting prosperity and industry.

Detroit Mich Canada DeWitt Foster Michigan Sammie America Foster Industrial and Resources Department Canadian National Railways Chicago Western Canada Resources Department D. B. Hanna Regina United States Marquis

Briton Bertie C Johnson Freed From Bandits in Mexico

Mexico City reports Bertie C Johnson a British subject and former prisoner of bandits in Jalisco since August 10 is freed, per an official announcement. The capture and release are confirmed by authorities.

Mexico City Bertie C Johnson Jalisco

Alberta crops uniformly good says crop report

Grain cutting is nearly finished across the prairie provinces as threshers press on. In Red River Valley farmers plow while waiting to market, with wheat yields from 20 to 40 bushels per acre, oats 60 to 70, and flax 12 to 20. Some districts hold grain in anticipation of higher prices.

Prairie Provinces Red River Valley Alberta Winnipeg Canadian National Railways Manitoba Saskatchewan North Battleford Stony Plains Edmonton Calgary Athabasca Hanna Rosetown

Compensation Board Takes Over Safety Inspections

Interview with J N McLeod chief inspector says the Compensation Board gained power from the legislature to set safety standards and now handles safety and sanitation inspections in premises under the Compensation Act. Minimum wage hours and child labor are addressed only on complaint.

J. N. McLeod Mr. McLeod

Winnipeg landlords struggle as rents rise little profit shown

Winnipeg rental agents told the Joint Council of Industry probe that apartment block owners have earned little or negative returns over the past five years. They report current rent increases ranging at least 10 percent, with landlords calling the situation a discouraging investment climate. Dr. W Gordon presided over the session. A Cranbrook resident and lumberman, Das McDonald, long known in the industry, has died.

Winnipeg Joint Council of Industry W. Gordon

No Change in Condition of MacSweeney

London reports Terence Mac Sweeney Lord Mayor of Cork has begun the 41st day of his hunger strike at Brixton prison with no change in condition from yesterday. The Home Office doctor’s report notes no nourishment decision. The Irish Self-Determination League bulletin says he slept well and showed some relief from yesterday’s weakness.

London Terence MacSweeney Cork Brixton Prison Home Office MacSweeney Irish Self-Determination League

Finlay bridge to close for cement work

The Finlay bridge will close to all vehicles from midnight Friday to midnight Sunday to lay cement and allow it to set. Pedestrians may still use the bridge during the closure.

Finlay Bridge

Poles Advance on Grodno Front in Northeast Poland

An official Moscow statement received in London says Polish forces began an offensive on the Grodno front reaching about 33 miles of front. The report notes large numbers of troops engaged and fierce fighting continuing.

London Grovno Moscow

Cox outlines Irish and British roles in league vote

San Diego Sept 21 Governor Cox, Democratic presidential hopeful, says in a campaign speech that if Canada disputes it cannot have only one vote while England and all her colonies hold one. He explains Hitchcock league reservations and Ireland's cause in the league and vows to answer questions on Ireland and other subjects. He adds that was why he is out campaigning rather than at home.

San Diego Canada England Cox Hitchcock United States League of Nations Ireland League

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Range Hawssauer Millerand Ctlosen International GSU Kingston A U.S. Cruiser Belfast York Street Amer. Assoc U.S. Govt Brixton Jail B. C C. NR McLeod Das, McDonald Cranbrook Stillwater Minn Grovno Front
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