Powers Agree To Suspend World Parley
The great powers meet in Leaden England and decide to suspend the world monetary conference for two months. The American delegation signals willingness to recess while emphasizing flexibility. The gold bloc urges a dollar revaluation and hints at resuming talks later under improved conditions.
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Eng
New World
Roosevest
League of Nations
Great Britain
Canada
Dominions
United States
Britain Russia talks pledge respect for Article 21 pledge
A House of Commons questioner was told by a Government spokesman that Britain will apply Article 21 of the Anglo Canadian trade agreement in talks with Russia. The clause allows prohibiting entry of goods sold at unfair prices due to state subsidies when imperial preferences are endangered.
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London
House of Commons
Britain
Russia
May Take Vacation London Health Fears Prompt Vacations
Sir John Simon British foreign secretary shows declining health with low blood pressure and possible extended leave at sea. Reports note a potential peerage if office duties become untenable, amid word of selling Fritwell Manor in Omford Southampton. The Southern rail Weybridge dry dock near completion at $10 million will open July 28. construction removed 2,020,000 tons of earth and 75 tons of concrete used.
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London
Eng
John Simon
Fritwel Manor
Omford
Southampton
Five Hamilton and Niagara Falls Dentists Targeted in Break-ins
Five dental offices in Hamilton and Niagara Falls were broken into and ransacked, thieves stealing foil leaf, gold scrap and false teeth. In Hamilton the theft affected three dentists, with losses nearing 400 dollars.
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Niagara Falls
Ort
Hamilton
Niagara Falll
Plan for a processing tax on hogs in corn belt proposal
The article discusses tentative plans for a hog processing tax as part of a broader farm tax policy. Aimed to start by August 1, it would join a wheat tax already in effect and other levies on cotton and tobacco if corn belt support measures progress. The plan hinges on a cross‑section of corn and hog associations and secretary Wallace’s push for a July meeting.
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Woobington
United States
Wallace
Death Toll Was Heavy New York Celebrates Fourth
A July 4 celebration across the United States cost many lives and injuries. Fourteen men and women plus children died, with 46 drowned and 30 killed by other accidents. Automobiles caused 62 deaths and fireworks added to the deadly toll. In Chicago, a parachute jumper died before 100,000 spectators at the World’s Fair, while the Century of Progress reported only three automobile fatalities despite massive crowds.
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New York
United States
Chicago
Electrify 175 Alberta grain elevators program starts in Calgary
The Calgary Albertan reports an electrification program for 175 Alberta grain elevators costing 125000 dollars. All switching and control gear will be locally made with about 400 electrical motors from Eastern manufacturers. The Calgary Power Company and others cooperate to make the plan possible, creating jobs for currently unemployed men.
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Calgary
Alberta
Calgary Albertan
Canada
Calgary Power Company
Demand for Canadian Wheat in UK Market Cited
In Winnipeg William Smith of the Scottish Co-Operative Wholesale Society said broadened Canadian wheat demand may come from the United Kingdom soon. He arrived with Neil Beaton, newly elected society president, on his way to the World Grain Show in Regina.
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Winnipeg
Tan
United Kingdom
William ‘Smith
Edinburgh
Scotland
Scottish Co-Operative Whifale Society
Neil Beaton
Smith
Regina
Kingston to repair Brentwood grain carrier crew hired
One hundred men will repair the Canada Steamship Lines grain carrier Brentwood at Kingston over about three weeks or a month. Work began Tuesday with more than twenty men already on site. Estimated cost ranges from seventy thousand to eighty thousand dollars, the lightest repair job in the district for some time.
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Kingston
Canada Steamship Lines
Brentwood
Whales from Churchill to Exhibit at Chicago Fair
Whales from Churchill Saskatoon will be shown in Chicago World Fair preparations. The herring caught near Churchill June 28 will travel in ice by train to a Saskatoon cold storage plant for display and possible later showings on western fairs circuit.
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Askatoon
Sask
Bo Xatoon
Churchill
Chicago
St. Stebbings Saskatoon
Stebbings
Thornton and MacDonald Freed by Soviet Authorities
Thousands welcomed LC Thornton and William MacDonald upon their release from prison after bribery and espionage convictions. The British embargo on Russian trade helped secure their freedom, and Thornton thanked the British government and people for decisive action and Sir Edmund Overy for support.
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Lepoca
Eng
LC Thornton Wiliam MacDonald
Thornton
Addy
MacDoald
Edmund Ovey
Moscow
Doukhobor Leader Outlines Naturalization Bid in Canada
Peter Veregin spoke to about 2,000 followers in Saskatchewan and Manitoba after being released in Winnipeg from immigration custody. He said he completed five years residence and will apply for naturalization papers. The meeting urged donations for suffering Doukhobors in Russia and Canada.
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Ramwence
Sask
RA Rotsen
Winnipeg
Peter Veregin
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Canada
Christian Community of
Universal Brotherhood
Russi
Doukhobors
Canadas
Tax hike hits Ottawa vanity aids for women
The Minister of National Revenue raised excise on imported compacts and powder puffs from 3 to 10 percent, retroactive to 1903, affecting Miss Canada and other buyers. The levy covers compacts, compact cases, vanity cases, and powder pads or puffs regardless of contents.
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Ottawa
Minster of Nation
Caneda
Daredevil Rioux Plans Barrel Descent at Niagara Falls
Alfred Rioux of Niagara Falls Ont plans to plunge over the Horseshoe Falls in a steel barrel this month. The vessel features a port-hole lock from inside and aims to travel through the lower rapids to Queenston.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Alfred Rioux
Rioux
Horseshoe Falls
Queenston
Buying Power Of Wheat Up Fifty Percent
Winnipeg bankers report western Canada farmers now have 50 percent higher buying power for essentials than a year ago. The index lists 146 items including groceries clothing and farm equipment, showing significant gains since 1913 14 baselines. No. 1 Northern wheat price at elevators is used for the calculations with freight 25 cents per 100 pounds.
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Winnipeg
Canada
West Point
de Searle Grain Company Limited
Woman Will Supervise Refueling Of Monoplane
New York journalist Jay Gillis, 23, of Minneapolis, will direct refueling of Wiley Post's monoplane Wine Mae of Oklahoma at two Siberian depots on Post's projected world flight. Post's representative Lee Trenholm said Miss Gillis left Moscow on June 25 for Novo-Sibirsk, where the aviator plans to stop after leaving Berlin. While Post rests, Gillis will supervise gas tank replenishment and adjustments to the plane.
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New York
Anss
Jay Gillis
Minneapolis
Wiley Post
Wine Mae
Oklahoma
Lee Trenholm
Post
Miss Gillis
Moscow
Novo-Sbirsk
Berlin
Princess Royal Cancels Engagements for Rest
The princess royal Mary, daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, has canceled all engagements citing a need to rest. A statement from the Countess of Harewood announced the London time. Chicago reports note involvement of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association.
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Ges
London
Eng
Princess Royal
Countess of Harewood
Mary
Ony
George
Quen Mary
England
RCMP announces two acting superintendents in Ottawa
Ottawa headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police states two promotions to acting superintendent take effect July 1 Inspector W A M Kemp adjutant and Inspector Herbert Darling assistant to the director of criminal investigation receive the new posts Prince Albert plans a historical pageant for the golden jubilee with July 31 to August 3 festivities. About 108 mall girls 64 young men and 21 young women are sought for the production to be staged before the grand stand.
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Ottawa
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
W. A.M. Kemp
Herbert Darling
Prince Albert
Pasa
Banker
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