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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1926
Page
3
A disrupted report describes 500000 Chinese trapped in a besieged city as Red Army forces block exits and shelling intensifies. Civilians attempt to flee by river but many are drowned or killed, while relief columns near the frontlines strive to reach the beleaguered area.
The enlarged Royal Commission investigating the customs department will resume Monday October 25. Minister of Customs WD Euler announced the date but did not indicate the sitting location. Toronto was mentioned as a possible host for initial sessions.
London reportsAmbitious plans outline a London to India air service via Egypt with a Cairo to Karachi leg. The project envisions a regular passenger route signaling broader imperial connectivity and potential strategic moves amid coal shortages affecting transport. Cobham narrowly escapes injury in England, after a near forced landing ending a high voltage danger.
Fragmentary report notes Princess Diatrice will not accompany her sister Queen Marts of Ramaal Y'er yi to Canada and the United. The text is garbled and offers limited details on dates or reasons for the change.
A London report from Express describes discovery of unknown Omar Khaye works in Kara Harag. Workmen uncover a wrasse case with manuscripts and renderings by Omar in Si mer. Prover of sindi notes Omar died in early 13th century.
Fragmented report notes the death of Lady Stanley Webbe, widow of a famed African explorer, with mentions of her artistry and social standing. Additional items reference postponed poultry and commerce conferences in Regina, a New York musician relief effort, a 1925 trade balance with the West Indies, and over a thousand German flag designs amid a flag controversy.
The Swedish royal family announces a wedding between Princes Astrid of Sweden and Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium. The ceremony is planned for November in Druseela, with details aligning the two royal houses and schedules.
The article discusses Grigoriy Krassin returning as Soviet envoy, outlining tensions in Anglo Soviet relations and Prime Minister Baldwin's stance. It notes British sentiment against Russian interference and the potential impact on peacetime diplomacy amid financial and labor concerns.
Conservative observers believe Liberal ministers will likely be re elected at the November 4 by elections with little or no Conservative opposition. An official statement hints Conservatives may refrain from contesting the railways and canals ministerial seat while keeping options open for other ministerial contests.
Steamship operators in New York warn of intensified German competition as several lines may withdraw from the New York Hamburg run. The White Star Line and others plan fall schedules, with Antwerp and Halifax departures cited. no changes to New York Halifax service yet.
Wreaths from the St John Ambulance Brigade Montreal and other divisions will be laid at London's cenotaph for the unknown warrior. The ceremony honors overseas brigades and includes maple leaf insignia with names and nursing division marks. The undertaking is coordinated by St John Ambulance and Abbey authorities.
Gardener Manitebs Gardener wins prize at the American Vegetable Growers annual show held in Cleveland. East Man market serdener Klas Ye Jone and De Jong also receive honors for their displayed cauliflowers. The judges praised uniform shape and dense crowns across 12 head entries.
Fragmentary OCR describes a planned May visit and mentions flying captions, cars, and a round trip. References Coblem and Alen Cobham, with unclear locations, dates, and outcomes. The text hints at transport and exhibition details but remains largely illegible.
Lord Byng discusses Canada and its autonomy in a wide interview at Southampton. He reflects on imperial ties, relations with Ottawa politicians, and the union of Canada with the United States, praising cordial ties and noting no conflicts with Conservative or Liberal ministers.
The delegate conference, by a heavy majority, rejected the government offer to end the dispute. They voted to withdraw from the arbitration terms and called for miners to stay out, risking temporary shutdowns. An emergency resolution sought government action after the announcement.
A chaotic report describes a father’s bid to pull his son from a factory amid a strike by socialist workers. The piece notes management refusing demands while details touch on liquor law enforcement, regional labor movements in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and a broader economic context including currency and maritime tensions.
Bond tender terms are announced for Canadian lenders, offering Hinelal bonds bearing 1 percent interest. The issue notes a rate of 902 per cent on bonds payable in Canada only.
Alton Brooks of Toronto receives a medal at the Canadian National Exhibition for his naturalist sculpture. Wallace Haelock Robb is noted for exhibiting birings in the event.
A report from Ottawa states a new lieutenant governor of Manitoba will succeed Sir James Atkins. Theodore A. Burrows from Manitoba is mentioned as a possible successor, with the arrival of the appointee expected from Ottawa.
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