Gershaw Wins Blackstock Seat In Federal Election
Returning Officer Reilly declared Dr. Gershaw elected after tallying ballots in Blackstock 1980. Final counts: Gershaw 4206, Axelson 2081, Blackstock 2226 with 2125 and 1980 majorities respectively. City results Axelson 208, Blackstock 1084, Gershaw 2033. Country results Axelson 1873, Blackstock 1142, Gershaw 2173. Forty two ballots spoiled. Total votes 8555 from 12,972 names on voters lists.
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Reilly
Gershaw
Tropical hurricane paralyses telegraph to Mexico City
New York reports telegraphic links to Mexico City were crippled today as a tropical hurricane struck Vera Cruz. The storm, described as of great violence, swept ashore from the Gulf of Mexico causing extensive damage in Vera Cruz and nearby towns, and moved inland into the interior. Continued on page seven.
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New York
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Region
Roth and Farout Well Drilled at Redcliff Site
The Roth and Farout well at Redcliff has been drilled to 700 feet. Crew reaming today and running 15.5 inch casing. The hole was eased to 550 feet this morning and is expected to reach bottom in three to four days.
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Roth and
Farout
Redcliff
Tax discount deadline reminder for current taxes
Taxpayers are reminded that the five per cent discount on current taxes expires on October 2. The notice urges timely payment to save on the tax bill.
Tribute to Rev Gordon at Fifth Ave Congregation
About a hundred friends gathered last night at Fifth Ave United Church to bid farewell to Rev Gordon and his wife. Ashton Andrews led a warm, informal gathering with ministers from the city in attendance, expressing appreciation for Gordon’s ministry and noting the loss to Medicine Hat. The speakers recalled the church’s early days in Alberta and Gordon’s impact on the community.
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Fifth Ave
Rev
Gordon
Mrs. Gordon
Fifth Ave. United Church
Ashton F. Andrews
Magic Circle of Good Fellowship
Canada
J. W. Morrow
Ww. Browne
A. Claxton
W. le McKay
T. McConnell
Ww. C.western
H. A. McLeod
R. Magowan
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Youngest Canadian cabinet since Confederation noted
Ottawa reports the King cabinet averages 53, with eight ministers of Scottish ancestry. Religious affiliations list seven Roman Catholics, six Presbyterians, two Baptists, one Anglican, one United Church and one Lutheran. Notable ages include Premier King at 62 and J. J. Ralston not yet recorded as defence minister.
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Ottawa
J.’ A. Cardin
Robert’ Forke
United
James Malcolm
Peter Heenan
J. H. King
Raoul Dandurand
Rinfret
Lucien’ Cannon
W. BR. Motherwell
D. Euler
P. J. Venlot
J. E.‘Sinclair
Guilie
J.J. Ralston
National‘ Defence
Mussolini and Chamberlain Meet in Italy
In Tondon Italy on September 29 Premier Mussolini and Sir Austen Chamberlain British Foreign Secretary planned a meeting at a western Italian port near Home. The exact subject was not disclosed as advised by official quarters. Classified ads are promoted in The News.
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Tondon
Mussolini ‘ of
Huly
Austen Chamberlain
Italy
Mussolinoi
Wheat market rallies in Winnipeg close strong
Winnipeg wheat prices surged late session with a sharp rally as shorts covered in Chicago. October at 1.89, November 1.38 8, December 1.36, May 1.40 18. Coarse grains quiet and cash grain trade featureless amid light export activity. Classifieds touted as quick salesmen.
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Winnipeg
Chicago
Banquet in Honor of Rev Browne at Cosmopolitan Hotel
A diverse gathering last night honored Rev. Mr. Browne for his distinguished service in the city. Speakers praised his energy and parish achievements, noting the new church hall and house as monuments to his work, and forecasts of further high positions.
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Cosmopolitan Hotel
Mr. Browne
P. B. J. Harding
H. Matthews
D. W. ‘Hays
Rita Hosie
N. L. Tweed
Kathleen Begg
P. .B J. Harding
Browne
Harding
Jom. Gilmour
Medicine Hat
W. C. Western
Qu’Appelle
Mr. Western
Five Hundred Missionaries Are Isolated in City
A Shanghai dispatch to the Daily Express says five hundred missionaries are isolated at Changtu and unable to escape. The report calls Chengtu's situation serious, noting it is the headquarters for many English and United States missionary societies of all denominations.
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London
Daily Express
Shanghai
Changtu
Chengtu
United States
Canada Premier King to Attend Imperial Conference
Ottawa reports a five hour cabinet session produced no decisive news on customs inquiry or appointments. King expected to leave for the Imperial conference from Quebec on Oct 8 or 9. Ernest Lapointe to accompany him. Jas Robb to act as Premier in his absence. Dunning and Skelton also named for advisory roles with Lord Willingdon nearing arrival. Senate vacancies and potential appointees stir Ottawa politics.
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Ottawa
Cabinet Council
King
Customs Inquiry Commission
Quebéc
Ernest Lapointe
Jas, Robb
Finance
Mr. King
Hisn. C
A. Dunning
Lkely
King and Son
Professor Skelton
Dunning
Quebec City
Willingdon
Canada
Anglia
Supreme Court
Hill Ottawa
Witter
David and
Thibodeau
Quebec
P. Paradis
P. du Tremblay
Sir Lomer Gouin
Donat Raymond
Senate
Nova Scotia
E. M. MacDonald
Hance Logan
George Kyte
Colin Mcllsans
Nevada Ranch Fire Near Carson City Kills Three
Three men are believed dead after a forest and brush fire near Carson City Nevada yesterday. Two men suffered potentially fatal burns and about a dozen others received minor burns. The blaze destroyed two ranches and damaged timber and property, with two charred bodies located so far.
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Reny Nev
Carson City
McPherson Kidnap Case Moves With Evidence Opened
In Los Angeles the week’s hearings in Aimee Semple McPherson’s kidnapping case proceed as detailed documentary evidence is introduced in municipal court. Stenographic records are shown to probe her five week absence from Carmel by the Sea temple, with handwriting expert Milton Carlson to testify on grocery slips and cottage notes found on Ocean Park beach.
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Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Carmel by-the-Sea
Kenneth @. Ormiston
Angelus Temple
Milton’ Carlson
Carmel
Urge Improvement of Redcliff Road
The Chamber of Commerce urges the Provincial Department of Public Works to upgrade the Medicine Hat to Redcliff highway to Dominion standards. Secretary Huckvale has written outlining the road’s importance due to heavy traffic and the benefit to farmers from graveling the route.
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Chamber of Commerce
Medicine Hat
Redcliff
Huckvale
The Unwritten Law Operating in Whitstable
In Whitstable England a coroner's jury found John T Derham's death not proven guilty of murder after an August 12 quarrel at Alphonse F A Smith's villa Stella Maris. The jury said evidence did not show who fired the shot or if the act was accidental or deliberate.
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Whitstable
England
John ‘Thomas’ ‘Derham
Alphonse
F. A. Smith
Smith’s
Villa
Stella Maris
Smith
Hugh Ryan
Canadian Railroad Building Fame
Eng
John T. Derham
Alphonse F. A. Smith
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