Three Delegates Appointed for League Meeting
Ottawa announced three delegates to the League of Nations assembly. Sir Robert Borden leads Canada's delegation with Senator Thorne and Hon Mrs Mary Irene Paribey. The council meeting precedes the September assembly in Geneva.
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Ottawa
Canada
League of Nations
Robert Borden
Thorne
Mary Irenett
Puarty
Geneve
Council of the League
Mary Irene Paribey
Albberta
Lacombe
United Farm Women
Alperta
Board of Governors
Alberthe
United Farmers of Alberta
Canadian Butter For China Opens Trade Prospect From BC
A September 4 test shipment of British Columbia butter to Hong Kong under the Department of Agriculture signals potential expansion of dairy exports to the Orient. If successful, a large market for BC dairy products may open, with shipments arranged through the Canadian trade commissioner in Hong Kong.
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Victoria
Orient
Hong Kong
Department of Agricultur
Far East
B.C
Calgary Cadets Win United Empire Trophy in Ottawa
Calgary high school cadets captured the United Empire Trophy at the Dominion rifle meet in Ottawa, scoring top aggregate in Tyro MacDougall, bankers and cadet matches. Calgary led Ham Central Collegiate A and Winnipeg Highland Collegiate Oshawa, while two infantile paralysis deaths were reported, with 12 cases total and no new incidents. Windsor Ontario seeks more work for its laborers through a border-area rotary employment scheme amid a general mood of low spirits.
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Ottawa
Connaught Ranges
Calgary
Tyro MacDougall
Bankers
Dominion of Canada Rife Association
Calgarians
Ham Central
Winnipeg Highland Collegiate
Oshawa
Fudie Curtin
Albert W. Ferguson
Tmber
Whitty Township
Motion Picture Operator Killed Near Giviere Di Barre
Alberta police say Ramonton photographer and motion picture operator A W Crawford of Westlock died when his car swerved off a road near Giviere Di Barre and overturned. Mrs Crawford escaped serious injury.
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Ramonton
Alberta
W. A. Crawford
Westlock
Giviere di Barre
Crawford
Unrest Spreads as British Forces Bombard Frontier
Reports from the northwest frontier describe rising unrest in India with aerial bombing and troop redeployments near Peshawar. Afridi besiegers withdraw under bombardment while tribes spread, Kazis join Afridis, and Chamkennis threaten villages until air forces intervene. Fresh troops arrive from Lahore on an armored train as six squadrons bomb targets and discourage mass attacks.
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India
Peshawar
Witish
Massazais
Badama
Chamkennis
Lahore
Nowshera
Tadama
Will Oppose Stevens in East Kootenay By election
William Robson announced as Independent Labor candidate to oppose Hon. H. H. Stevens in the East Kootenay by election. Robson, longtime Labor figure and former Nanaimo resident, was dismissed from the Provincial Labor Bureau after seven years. Action by district Liberals to be decided at a forthcoming meeting. M. McLean of Ferva tive formerly held the Fast Kootenay seat and resigned to allow Stevens to run in Bennet administration era.
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Cranbroon
T Hon
HH. Stevens
East Kootenay
Trade and Commerce
William Robson
Labor Bureau
Munda
Mr. Stevens
Labor
Robson
Nanaimo
Massey Ottawa Interview Highlights Prime Minister Talk
Premier R B Bennett and Hon Vincent Massey held a brief half hour discussion in Ottawa East Block. Massey left the meeting without comment and Bennett provided no further details.
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Ottawa
Ont
R. B. Bennett
Vincent Massey
Benne
Plane Saves Life In Burlington Anthrax Antitoxin Drop
An antitoxin plane from Montreal parachuted into Burlington to save a factory employee stricken by a fast acting anthrax like disease. The dramatic delivery halted a medical crisis and the worker’s life was saved through rapid treatment.
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Burlington
Montreal
Buspfictory
Alberta Protests over German Immigrant Charge
Alberta officials including Superintendent Jenneon were asked by Ottawa to probe accusations that 200 German immigrants arrived last week. The protest came after a telegram to Premier Bennett by Acting Premier Hoadley. The steamship line and the Der Herold editor deny the claim, while Walter Widmer of the German-speaking workers association stands by the charges.
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Bamonton
Alberta
Jenneon
Dier Settlement Board
Department of Labor
Ottawa
RB Bennett
George Hoadley
Steamship Company
der Herold
Walter Widmer
Association of
Government to Survey Unemployment in Canada
Ottawa announced a government unemployment survey with a rapid data gathering plan. The Labor Minister said the employment service council would meet August 21 to review findings and propose measures for Parliament’s social session next month. Provinces and mayors of towns with 10 000 plus population were asked to report unemployment extents and winter outlook within ten days.
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Ottawa
G. D. Robertson
Canada
Employment Service Council
Department of Labor
Unemployment Service Council
Wheat Exports Rise Near 900000 Bushels in One Week
Vancouver weekly harbor report shows Wheat exports for the past seven days totaling 69,100 bushels with year to date at 1,570,285 bushels, while elevators hold 6,649,529 bushels and rail terminals report volumes. Minor injuries reported for political figures after a car accident near London.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Meeting Of CM A Tariff Section Discusses High Duties
Canadian Manufacturers Association tariff section meeting in Toronto Ontario included representatives from all industrial sectors. Officials declined to release details. discussions covered increased duties on boots shoes leather goods automobiles and accessories with a lean toward moderate Canadian line protection to aid trade and curb unemployment. Actions from the meeting will be reviewed by the executive council after regular committee sessions.
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Toronto
Canada
Cam
Executive Council
Transportation, Commercial Intelligence
New Brunswick Liquor Rules Tighten Drinking Limits
Fredericton officials impose new restriction under the Liquor Control Act. After a sale, possession, or drunkenness offense, or two intoxication convictions within 12 months, a person loses liquor purchasing rights for three months following conviction.
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New Brunswick
Fredericton
N.B
Government bill seeks temporary halt to compulsory training
Wellington New Zealand the government introduces a bill in the House of Representatives to suspend compulsory military training as an economy measure. It aims to pause mandatory service for a period while reviewing defence costs and resources.
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Wellington
House of Representatives
JAPAN PARTY TOURS CANADA
Leading Japanese business men arrived in Vancouver aboard the Empress of Canada for a two day stay. Mayor Malkin welcomed the visitors as they began a national inspection tour across Canada before visiting New York and other major U.S. cities. The group includes Soichiro Sato and Shigetaro Mateui among prominent merchants and industrial leaders studying North American industries.
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Japan
Vancouver
Far East
Pacffc
WH. Malkin
Canada
New York
United States
Ing
Victoria
San Francisco
Seattle
Soichiro Sato
Japan Artificial Ice Company
Shigetaro Mateui
Hiroshima Overseas Development Association
Fire devastates Masson Quebec small village
Masson Quebec suffered a major blaze that destroyed near 30 houses and left about 120 families homeless. Parish priest Rev Monsignor Routhier estimates property damage around 200000 dollars. Mime Joseph Laflamme died in the afternoon though not burned, with shock believed to hasten death. The Leyre River town, twenty miles from Ottawa, was left a smoldering ruin.
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Masson
Que
Sileh
Monsignor Routhier
Mime
Joseph Laflamme
Leyre River
Ottawa
Dominion Government to restrict immigration to Canada
Indications point to steps by the Dominion Government to curb immigration. No official cabinet announcement was made after the meeting, but discussions centered on limiting newcomers from European countries to reduce unemployment. Rumors say railway immigration agreements may not be renewed under current terms, with a statement expected soon.
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Canada
Justice pledge from Ottawa postmaster general Sauve cited
Ottawa Ontario Hon Arthur Sauve postmaster general declares justice honesty economy will guide post office administration. He vows to respect law apply impartial standards and distinguish between loyal civil servants and partisan actors while pursuing efficient, peaceful development of national resources. He praises predecessor Vendt and foresees careful inquiries to avoid injustices.
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Ottawa
Arthur Sauve
Post Office
Post Office Department
Vendt
Saskatchewan Premier Sees Wheat Talks Satisfying
Saskatchewan Premier J. T. M. Anderson reports satisfaction with western premiers Ottawa conference on wheat pool financing. He says no further comment on wheat, outlines plans for a correspondence high school for settlers remote from towns and a fall course in elementary prospecting for farmers and sons to aid northern development.
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Toronto
Ont
Ottawa
Bennett
Canada
J.T. M. Anderson
Saskatchewan
Regina
Red Menace Surges Toward Nanking and Hankow
Reports describe Communist forces advancing toward Nanking the nationalist capital and its sister cities Hankow Yangtze regions. Defenses thin with 32 mile wall nearly unmanned as peasants join Communists and locals fear uprisings across surrounding towns. Summary reflects unrest and executions amid early riverfront clashes.
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Nanking
China
Henkew
Hanyang
Wuchang
Yangtze
Hankow
Eskimos Head to Cuba After Arctic Journey
Three Eskimos Charles Pla and his two sons with guide Frank O Grady resumed their voyage by 18 foot canoe after an Arctic Circle expedition last year. They left The Pas Manitoba March 21 1929 reached the Arctic Circle then returned and trekked south by dog sled until ice broke. They stopped at Burling and Granite Falls Minnesota and expect to reach Havana early in 1831.
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Towa
Arctic Circle
Cuba
Burling
Charles Pla
Frank O'Grady
Pas
Manitoba
Granite Falls
Minn
Havana
Shex
Keffer Sets High Flight Record Over Regina
P B Keffer of the Regina Flying Club climbed to 18 250 feet altitude over Regina on Tuesday afternoon August 12. Regina sits about 1800 feet above sea level making the actual height exceed 20 000 feet.
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Regina
Susn
Western Canada
Nebraska Tourists Visit Western Canada En Route to Vancouver
About 175 Nebraska corn huskers traveling by Canadian National Railways pass through Winnipeg on their way to the Pacific Coast. The group, drawn from rural Nebraska, tours Western Canada to view its scenery and attractions.
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Pacific Coast
Nebraska
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Canadian National Railways
Western
Canada
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