Gun Running Plot From London to Russia Probed by Police
Police investigate an alleged gun running scheme from London to Russia involving a mysterious foreign vessel and a London fishing smack. Machines guns, bought by a London dealer, were loaded at a nearby wharf and transferred at sea to a foreign vessel bound for Petrograd. Scotland Yard warns a much larger operation could have unfolded if kept secret.
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Englard
Russia
London
Germany
London Bridge
Cabbards
Harwich
Petrograd
England
World Happenings Briefly Told
Jamieson Black, 78, veteran miller of Canada, died at St Catharines on July 29. Paris street traffic rises as police note intensifying activity. Western Canadian cattle exports to Britain forecast by Dominion Livestock Commissioner H S Arkell. Iridium discovered in upper Peace River waters by Canyon Gold Minor Co. Mrs W A D Mundy of Vancouver first woman to summit Mount Robson. Arctic explorer Viljaimur Sidunssveen begins Central Australia expedition with Gov Geologist L K Warr. Tokio budgets 24 240 000 for Imperial University reconstruction after quake. US farmer wealth up 448 497 000 in three weeks from hog price rise. A gas balloon flown from Weswick to Konigsberg by mail, 1000 miles. Alex McOwen appointed district commissioner in Glas gow for CN railways office to boost Scottish immigration.
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W. A. D. Mundy
Vancouver
Mount Robson
Canadian Rockies
Villjaimur Sidunssveen
Central
Australia
L. K. Wari
Australia’s Baby Wilson Tops Wembley Show With Crown
Wilson from Melbourne was chosen bonniest baby among 66 000 entrants in the British Empire national baby week at Wembley. The two year eight month old receives 206 pounds. Other winners include James Edward Rowe of Whitby Ontario second class nine months to two years and John Strang of St Johns Newfoundland top of first class for infants three to nine months with 100 pounds. Kenneth Farrel of Mount Forest Ontario among five first class babies each earning 20 pounds.
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Mar) Wilson
Melbourne
Australia
British Empire
Wembley
Wilson
James Edward Rowe
Whitby
Ont
John Strang
St. John's
Nad
Kenneth Farrel
Mount Forest
Oat
Press reach in Britain and Ireland reported by secretary
Alexander MacLaren, general secretary of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents, said the press distributes about 30 million newspapers on Sundays and over 20 million on weekdays across Great Britain and Ireland. He noted printing output was 33 percent higher than two years ago.
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Alexander MacLaren
National Federation of Retail Newsagents
Great Britain
Ireland
Humanity and the Church as protector and paradox
The Christian Guardian states that the Church is humanity’s strongest defender of liberty and moral order, while noting people revel in exposing its faults and paradoxically claim proximity to a church when selling property. The piece presents a reverent defense of the Church amid critique and nuance.
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Church
Christian Guardian
Baby’s Own Tablets Guard Against Hot Weather Dangers
A wartime warning notes higher infant deaths in heat from diarrhoea and stomach troubles. It urges keeping Baby’s Own Tablets on hand and using a dose promptly to prevent or relieve illness. Sold by Dr Williams’ Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario for 25 cents a box.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Queer Fish Received At London Museum
The Natural History Museum in South Kensington has just received a deep sea angler fish new to science. A Hull trawler, the St. Hubert, caught it at Thornton Rocks, Iceland, at about 10 fathoms depth. The fish, about a yard long, features coal black skin white conical spines an eight ray tail and a long fishing rod with tassel to lure prey. Further specimens from the South Pacific expedition may shed light on this rare form.
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Natural History Museum
South Kensington
London
St. Hubert
Thorlaks Rhed
South Pacific
Order Of Procedure On Hudson Bay Route Debate
The piece notes critics oppose opening the Hudson Bay route while government support remains. It recalls Parliament's sixteen years of effort and twenty million dollars spent, arguing opponents must prove impracticability with feasible loans rather than louder denunciations.
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Hudson Bay
Amre
Winnipeg Free Press
Miller's Worm Powders Promote Health in Worm Infested Children
The advertisement claims Miller's Worm Powders are a pleasant medicine for worm infested children and will not injure delicate children when directions are followed. It asserts the product speeds recovery by restoring vitality harmed by internal pests.
Advertising as a Major Investment for Big Firms
A Placerville Republican observation argues advertising costs are a crucial, ongoing business expense. It cites big firms spending large yearly percentages on ads, asserting advertising yields higher returns than any other investment. It notes initial trials may fail, but persistent, intelligent ads deliver results.
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Placerville
Calif
Understanding Gold Filled and Sterling Silver Terms
The article explains that gold filled means heavy gold plating rather than solid gold, while sterling silver implies metal that is at least 82.5 percent pure silver. It also notes how other elements are added to sterling silver to harden it. It contrasts decorative value with structural strength.
Forest product wealth in Canada tops half a billion
The article notes Canada’s forests generate about $500 million yearly from lumber pulp and paper. It urges forest conservation to prevent fires and waste, and calls for reforestation to replace cut trees.
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Canada
Empire Wireless Programme Links Montreal Vancouver Stations
Canadian and British authorities finalize a plan to establish short wave radio stations near Montreal and Vancouver as part of the Empire wireless programme. Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of Canada will own and operate both stations at about 200 000 dollars each with 106 words per minute speed. The English station will be built by the English Marconi Company and operated by the British post office with royalties to Marconi. Licensed by the department, the service aims to avoid a British Canada deadlock and ensure robust operation under all conditions.
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Empire Wireless
Montreal
Vancouver
Phrish
Department of Marine and Fisheries of Canada
Marconi Companys
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of Canada
Marconi Company
Marconii Company
Taster
British Post
Rugby
Export totals rise in six months to June from Vancouver
Merchants' Exchange statistics show lumber exports at about 250 million feet from Vancouver in the first half of the year, down from 325 million the prior year. Canned salmon about 490 thousand cases, wheat around 43.6 million bushels, flour up to 720 thousand barrels, and apple shipments near 15 thousand boxes, with orient and US ports contributing sizable portions.
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Merchants’ Exchange
Vancouver
Orient
United States
Premier MacDonald Acknowledges Cabinetship Brings Difficulty
The Boston Post notes Premier MacDonald and his party admit that creating new employment is harder in office than in opposition. He said in the House of Commons that without experience reforms seem simple but become complex once in government. The piece argues responsibility alters performance worldwide.
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MacDonald
Great Britain
House of Commons
Boston Post
Largest Butter Exhibit Staged in Western Canada
The Manitoba Provincial Exhibition in Brandon showcased Western Canada’s largest creamery butter exhibit, surpassing Toronto’s historic display. Over 10 companies entered about 5,288 pounds, with 41 dairy butter entries and 47 total entries across cheese, reflecting strong Manitoban participation and high quality judged by experts.
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Manitoba
Brandon
Canada
Toronto
Two Women Hikers Cross Continent Entering Canada
Miss R. Mahin and Miss P. Pinkwith, two young hikers, passed through Vancouver on their cross continent trek. They have traveled from Texas and California since last winter and plan to finish their journey on foot across Canada.
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Vancouver
R. Mahin
P. Pinkwith
Texas
California
Irly
Canada
Model European prison run by nuns near Vienna
The Wernier Newdorf penitentiary houses over 300 women serving terms from one year to life. An honor system governs the facility with about 40 Sisters of Charity under a supervising director who does not reside on site. Inmates perform all work from heating to farming, keeping the prison self supporting and famed as Europe’s model penitentiary.
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Wernier-Newdorf
Vienna
Sisters of Charity
Europe
British Squadron Arrives In Jamaica
The British social cruiser squadron Head Repulse and Adelaide arrived July 26 at Kingston Jamaica from Cristobal. Kingston decorated for the visit with two arches of welcome. Admiral Sir Frederick Field and staff were greeted by a guard of honor and Mayor Simpson who read a loyalty address.
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Head
Repulse
Adelaide
Kingston
Jamaica
Cristobel
Frederick Field
Simpson
How Should I Wean My Baby
This article advises gradual weaning starting around seven months with one or two bottle feedings daily, slowly increasing. It promotes Borden's Eagle Brand Milk as resembling breast milk in taste and digestion and suggests mailing the ad to receive feeding instructions and a Baby Welfare and Baby Record Book.
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Borden
Borden Cornpancy Limited
Montreal
Mother Graves Worm Exterimicator Achieves Self Reliance
Complete in itself it does not require additional medicine to work and it does not fail to do its job. The device claims autonomous effectiveness and reliability without external aids.
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Mother Graves
Where Divorce Is Cheap in Soviet Russia
Soviet decree allows divorces within five minutes for $1.50 if both parties agree. If one objects, the case goes to court. Misconduct is not a valid reason. desertion religious belief temperamental incompatibility and political differences may justify divorce. No one may divorce and remarry more than three times in a year. Moscow divorces rose 45 percent in the first half of 1924 versus 1919.
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Soviet
Russia
Moscow
The Elixir of Youth From San Francisco Chronicle
The Chronicle asserts the only true elixir lies in a clean life a clear conscience steady work and a simple diet. A kindly spirit and regular habits are recommended with daily consistent use for lasting beauty and satisfaction rather than actual youth.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Curious Buenos Aires Eatery With Massive Pot
A Buenos Aires restaurant is described as highly curious, featuring a yard-wide pot and a large fork. For five cents, customers may fish out a chunk of meat from the pot, making it a notable dining oddity in the city.
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Buenos Aires
Chicago Murder Record for June Rises in Yearly Toll
The Chicago crime commission report released in April shows June as a murder day with 177 killings since January. It states the murder trend is upward and unlike other nations the United States has a high per capita murder rate. Many murderers escape arrest and few convicts are properly punished, with nine sentenced to death last year and only one executed.
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Chicago
Chicago Crime Commission
Italy
United States
Cheage
Ben
Mothers Value This Oil For Croup Relief
Mothers who know how sudden croup can seize children keep Dr. Thomas Electric Oil at hand for prompt relief. Experience shows it is an excellent preparation for treating this ailment and has various uses as a valuable medicine.
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Thomas
Forty-Five Foot Electric Sign Illuminates California Hills
A single word forty five feet high rises on a Los Angeles area mountainside to mark a real estate subdivision. Four thousand ten watt lamps cover the surface, making the giant letters visible day and night over nearly a quarter mile. The sign was designed for full electric illumination after rejecting a night searchlight plan.
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Los Angeles
May Sea Fish Catch Totals Rise Across Coasts
The Dowinson fleets logged 24 600 800 pounds of sea fish in May valued at 1 182 455 dollars, up from 16 764 600 pounds worth 932 216 dollars the previous year. A teaspoon of paraffin aids washing and starch work.
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Canada
Dowinson
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