Lloyd George sets out acceptance of US naval talks
In the House of Commons Lloyd George hails President Harding's call for an arms conference and confirms Britain backs the initiative. He says China is treated as independent in Pacific talks and notes US and Chinese responses while Japan awaits formal reply. The premier stresses unity with the United States and Britain to reduce Pacific naval expenditure and align the Anglo Japanese alliance with the League covenant.
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London
Harding
Great Britain
Lloyd George
House of Commons
United States
China
House
Lord Curzon
Japan
Nouse
George Harvey
Dejeieren
League ‘of Nations
Pacific
Far East
League of Nations
Sullivan Returns to Swim English Channel Try Again
Henry Sullivan, celebrated long distance swimmer from Lowell Massachusetts, left today to attempt a new crossing of the English Channel. He had three prior tries in two years, two ending in failure and one nearing the French shore before rescue from the water.
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The
Guardian
Lowel
Mass
Henry Sullivan
English Channel
Governor Sproul Arrives in Halifax for Brief Holiday
Hon. W. C. Sproul governor of Pennsylvania arrived in Halifax aboard the Fort St. George from Quebec en route to New York. He said he was taking a short holiday. In St Stephen New Brunswick several smallpox cases were reported by Dr J A Wade. The 31st annual meeting of the New Brunswick Dental Society opened in Moncton with Dr O B Price presiding. In St John two dwellings owned by Jacob Pynn and Timothy Chaisson were destroyed by fire, loss about twelve thousand dollars, insurance to partly cover.
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the Guardian
Sproul
Halifax
W. C. Sproul
State of
Pennsylvania
Fort St. George
Quebec
New York
ST. Stephen N. B
Dunbarros
Charlotte County
J. A. Wade
Moncton N. B
The
New Brunswick Dental Society
O. B. Price
Moncton
ST. John N. B
Jacob Pynn
Timothy Chaisson
East St. John
Harding Plan For Conference Welcomed
London reports Premier Meighen welcomes Harding's call for a world conference. Canadians view arms questions and Pacific issues as solvable by free, frank talks among nations. Lloyd George and Briand reportedly may attend with aides and delegation led by Viscount Grey. Paris confirms France accepts Harding's invitation to partake.
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The
Guardian
London
Times Today
Meighen
Harding
Canada
Pacific
Far East
New World
United States
Washington
Paris
Briand
Viscount Grey
Falloden
Lloyd George
France
Drought Deepens Across England Amid Heat Waves
London reports ongoing drought with two months of virtually no rain in southern England. June and July record the highest temperatures in forty years as Great Britain endures a prolonged heat wave.
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London
Great Britain
Titpre
England
One man cars operate in St John as track torn up
The New Brunswick Power Co. runs five one man cars on the main belt lines during the day but few passengers ride the street cars. Overnight more than two hundred feet of track in west St John was torn up by sympathizers of the street railway employees.
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ST. John N. B
New Brunswick Power Co
West St. John
Policy unity across empire on Pacific balance and open door
A broad imperial policy discussion stresses friendly cooperation with the United States, preserving the open door in China, safeguarding Pacific interests, and limiting naval armaments. Emphasis on frank communications with US, Japan, and China to foster views leading to possible conferences. Prime Minister notes timely cooperation from the imperial conference and India.
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United States
China
Pacific
Japan
Carter
Govenant
Floods Threaten Three Upstate Villages in Cloudburst
Wells Speculator and Lake Pleasant in Hamilton County were menaced by a cloudburst this morning. Residents fled to safety as bridges were washed out and roads washed away. Communication with the area was cut and it was impossible to learn full damage due to damaged telephone and telegraph lines.
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Gliversville
N. Y
Wells
Speculator
Lake Pleasant
Hamilton County
Adrondacks
Inquest Held Over Death of Robert Nelson New Glasgow
An inquest into the death of Robert Nelson was held before Coroner Dr. Kennedy in New Glasgow on Saturday at 2 p.m. The jury included Peter McFarlane as foreman and ten other named jurors. Evidence from barber Alex McDonald described finding Nelson near the railway iron bridge after a Friday night incident, with a head wound and placement near the track. Officers testified to locating the body and transporting it toward the baggage room, with further details from CNR Officer Archie Nicholson and others present.
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New Glasgow
Robert Nelson
Iron Bridge
Dr. Kennedy
Peter McFarane
Charles Binns
W.S. Roy
Joe McGillivary
John Pierson A
B. Steele
Walter Row
A. Hailey
L. Hastwood
C. W. Harris
E. W. Walton
Archie Nicholson
Chisholm
M. R. McDonald
CNR
Nicholson
Newes Aie
Glasgow
Alex. McDonald
Stellarton
Reciprocity Talks Between Canada and Australia Glasgow
Ottawa reports negotiations on reciprocal trade after Australia adopted a protective tariff. Sir George Foster directs Meighen to pursue a deal with Australia’s Premier Hughes during the London conference. Canada seeks favorable terms for machinery, cars, farm gear and newsprint, amid broad imports from Canada and exports to Australia.
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Ottawa
Canada
Australia
Commonwealth
George B. Fosters
Meighen
London
Hughes
Ifo
Great Britain
Sleeping Woman Swept to Sea at Coney Island
Mrs. Margaret Hazelton, 68, retired to sleep on the sands as a rising tide drew her into the surf. Two bathers rescued her, but she died soon after from submersion despite physicians attempt. The incident occurred yesterday morning at Coney Island New York.
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New York
Margaret Hazelton
Coney Island
Benefits from Storm Greater Than Damage
Toronto reports that Niagara Peninsula rainfall caused little damage but yielded large moisture benefits. T. J. Mahoney, manager of Niagara Growers, says plums may drop 30 percent while peaches and pears could fall 30 to 40 percent and 80 percent respectively, signaling substantial gains for fruit belt growers, especially berries and garden truck.
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Toronto
Niagara Peninsula
T. J. Mahoney
Niagara Growers, Limited
Rh. F. Palmer
Vineland, Experimental Station
Fruit Belt
Taft Sworn In As Chief Justice At Washington
Taft is sworn in today as Chief Justice of the United States in a brief ceremony in the Attorney General’s office. Justice Hoeblin administers the oath. Present were Henry W. Taft of New York and John T. Adams, Republican National Committee chairman. Taft then visited the White House to pay respects to President Harding.
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Washington
Howard Taft
United States
Supreme Court
Daugherty
Hoeblin
District Supreme Court
Taft
Henry W. Taft
New York
John T. Adams
Republican Naional Committee
White House
Harding
Esperanto Fans In Annual Congress
Boston hosts the fourteenth annual congress of the Esperanto Association of North America as delegates and visitors arrive for sessions running through the week. The public will likely focus on the propaganda session Wednesday evening. The latest news notes Esperanto gains with the International Red Cross recommendation and recognition by the New York Chamber of Commerce and similar groups in other cities.
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Boston
Esperanto Association of North America
International Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce of
New York
Valerian Narrow Escape From Grounding Off Magonian
Special report from B C says the steamer Valerian arriving from St Johns and bound for Bermuda had a narrow escape when she grounded off Magonian. Dense fog delayed rescue while a fire from McNabb’s Islay burned near Williams Lake harbor area. Fire damaged hotels dance hall telegraph office post office and entranced harbor facilities. property losses estimated at 100000 dollars.
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the Guardian
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Valerian
St. John's
Bermuda
Magonian
Ashcroft
B.C
McNabb
Islay
Williams Lake
Pacific Great Eastern
Cariboo
Orangemen Parade At Island Celebration In Splendid Weather
The Orangemen enjoyed superb weather for their annual celebration drawing visitors from across the island. A colorful parade led by King William on a milk white steed moved through the city to the Exhibition Grounds, followed by bands, various Orange orders, and a grand guard. Races at the grounds drew large crowds, with matinee and bicycle events ending the day, and a charity collection of $60 for the orphanage.
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Exhibition Grounds
King William
J. E. Dollar
Brookfield
J. J. Storey
George Jenkins
Isaac Carter
A. F. Calder
Percy Down
L. B. French
King William and the Mounted
Orange
Grand Lodge
L. B. Miller
Aron "Stone
Newfoundland
Dr. McEwen
Sandy McGregor
Sandy MacGregor
G. D. Wright
Island horses sweep all classes at Truro speedway
Special to The Guardian reports two thousand spectators as Prince Edward Island horses win all three classes at Truro. Corwin Hal, owned by J. P. Smith of Kinkora and driven by Dan Steele, wins the free-for-all in 2.16, a new track record. Miss Elred, also owned by Smith and driven by Steele, takes the 3 minute class after five heats with Howard Aubrey placing fourth in 2.18 1 4. Colonel Waltz, owned by George MacDonald of Farmington and driven by Col. MacKinnon, wins the 2.28 class in straight heats in 2.21 1 2, marking his third purse in twelve days. The island horses prepare to depart for Kensington next week.
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the Guardian
Truro
Truro Speedway
Prince Edward Island
Port Elgin
Corwin Hal
J. P. Smith
Kinkora
Dan Steele
Miss Elred
Howard Aubrey
Colonel Waltz
George MacDonald
Farmington
Col. MacKinnon
Kensington
U. S. Steamer Western Front Destroyed by Fire
The United States steamer Western Front from Seattle, bound for London and Hamburg, caught fire about ten miles south of the Bishops Rock near the Seilly Islands. One crew member is missing, several injured, and rescuers transferred the surviving crew from a lifeboat to St Mary’s.
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United States
Western Front
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Wash
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Hamburg
Bishops’ Rock
Lloyds
Toronto
Ted
Seilly Island
Land’s End
England
Bart
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