Miner and owner talks aim at settling coal standstill
Representatives of Whe talners and oat owners met to renew negotiations hoped to ease the coal dispute. Parties remained far apart with owners backing eight hour laws while miners resist. Miners would only revisit the wage issue after industry restructuring. Premier Baldwin reportedly retires from further personal mediation as plans move toward a recess ending trip for Alexander Bains.
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Alxier- Bains
Fear Large Gold Shipments Gritain Should Take Measures To Protect Exchange
A San Francisco dispatch reports about 30 million dollars in gold arriving from Australia to the Bank of England via the San Francisco mint for transfer to the Federal Reserve Banks in New York. The shipment, largely British sovereigns, aims to settle international balances. Foreign bankers warn Britain must bolster the exchange to prevent a gold outflow from London to New York during the upcoming autumn pressure on sterling. They doubt the shipments reflect current exchange conditions.
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Australia
Fire In Swedish Mine General of Largest Buildings Destroyed At Kiruna
The Swedish Kiruna mine area north of the Arctic Circle suffered a major fire destroying several large buildings. One fireman was killed and about 220000 dollars in damage occurred. An explosion at a dynamite depot worsened the destruction near Kiruna Yaara, the iron ore mountain.
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Stockholm
Arctic Circle
Swedish
Lapland
Kiruna- Yaara
Lady Strathcona’s Daughter Dies In England
The message notes the death of Lady Strathcona Mary Howard, daughter of Sir Tupald Alexander Smith, who served as high commissioner for Canada and a longtime figure in politics. It mentions his roles in the Canadian House of Commons and British high commission in the Donneloa era.
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Mount Regal
House of Commons
Britain
Donteloa
Delay In the Mails Toronto
Delayed mail from Glen Rae Ontario reveals a 35 year old letter from J T Marchal head of a Baptist church. The note took 38 days to travel under 200 miles with a misdated envelope and stamps showing October 22. Mrs Marshall was at the Toronto normal school when the letter departed.
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J.T. Marchal
Glen Rae
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Ontario
Polish Minister in Moscow Sees Quiet Soviet Russia
Polish minister to Moscow Mr Kent Eyinaki arrives in Warsaw on leave. He dismisses European press reports of disorder in Soviet Russia as inaccurate. He says dissensions and convicts among Communists are no greater than in other governments.
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Akita
Japan
Bleigibie Norge
Seattle
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Norge
Alaska
Exrouie
Rome
Moscow
Soviet Russia
Kenteyinaki
Warsaw
Areister
Rusa
Winter Wheat Acreage Rise Reported by Agriculture
Washington reports farmers plan sowing 45.664 million acres of winter wheat this fall, about four percent more than last year’s intentions. If winter abandonment rises, harvest acreage could drop to roughly 39.274 million acres. In Paris, anti foreign protests targeted Poles and Czecho Slavs, with vandalism at a restaurant. William H. Thompson, 77, New York inventor and maker of time stamps, has died.
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Washington, D.C
Department of Agriculture
W. H. Thompson
New York
William H.thompson
Plan Department Store Merger Across Canada Revealed
A Toronto based Telegram report outlines a planned merger of Canadian Department Stores and Whiteesk to form a coast to coast chain. The deal, linking two major firms with 46 years in operation, aims to expand reach in Montreal and Harouteh without immediate public disruption.
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Passenger Plane Wrecks Near London Amid Fog
A large French passenger liner en route from Paris to London collided in fog, injuring nine, with 13 aboard including U.S. citizens. The crash occurred near Folke Hospital, where all affected remain in critical condition. Authorities suspect engine trouble contributed to the disaster.
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Baalioh
Paris
Hie
Eas Peikestone
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Robert Hanes
Deoton
Masa
Folke
Climens
British Peace League Formed to End Strikes and Lockouts
A new organization named the Industrial Peace League of the British Empire has been founded to foster industrial fellowship between employers and workers in Great Britain and to seek a five year peace between capital and labor. Promoters aim to eliminate strikes and lockouts and promote loyalty to Britain, contract sanctity, and the right to work, though leaders Wilson and Hodges face discredit among rank and file trade unionists for perceived rightward leanings.
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Industral Peace League
Biltish Empire
Stout Industral Road
Great Britain
Uhis
Fu J. Havelock Wilson
National Seamen's Union
Frederick Lewis
Vimanchip
Rank Hodges
Brith Mineral Fearation
Amon
Wilson
Hodges
Rank and Ile
Ista
Ince
Roanoke Leader Describes U S Rise To New Era
Sir Esme Uh Reiss, ambassador to the United States, speaks at the anniversary of Wirkints Pere birth, saying the United States leads the world into a new era and better life. He says Americans show that wealth is not life’s end and that high wages aid world progress.
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Ieland N.C. Beiter de
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Cne
Amdievedy
Sir Benie Uh Reiss
Uie UN
Wirkints Pere
America
France to retrench wheat imports cut by 24 million bushels
France plans major economic tightening by reducing wheat imports by 24 million bushels in the coming year. Dr. Andre Quentile announces that increasing whole wheat in flour could save 5 million bushels, and a 10 percent substitution with other cereals could save an additional 28,000,000 bushels. The measure begins a broader wave of savings before the cabinet.
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Paris
Andre Quentile
Big Game Hunters Dine London Gathering Dated
Thirty renowned big game hunters met in London with the Duke of York and the Earl of Lonsdale among them at a Shikar Club dinner. The King serves as honorary president of the exclusive club whose members pursue game beyond civilization. Prince Chichibu of Japan has climbed the Wetterhorn at over 12 000 feet. Several Alpine climbers have been killed recently.
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London
Duke of York
Earl of Lonsdale
Lord Lonsdale
Wetterhorn
Geneva
Chichibu
Japan
Alps
CNR Earnings Rise in Week Ended August 14 1926
The gross earnings of the CNR for the week ended August 14 1926 were 4 921 089 dollars versus 4 700 169 dollars for the same week in 1925. This marks an increase of 220 920 dollars or five percent.
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Montreal
CNR
Farl of Clarendon Tours Canada Amid Immigration Scheme
The Earl of Clarendon and family are touring Canada to review the Dominions immigration plan. The under secretary reports steady progress with hundreds of families moved or promised over the next years. The party includes Lady Joan Villers and Ven. Nicholas Villers as they tour various regions and assess outcomes.
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Great Britain
Countess of Clarendon
Canada
Uber
Britain
Joan Villers
Lord Hyde
Clarendon
Earl of Clarendon
Ven
Nicho
Thelas Villers
Competitors Of League Pacts Among European Nations
A garbled account discusses a second line of defence in Europe with mentions of Williamstown Regi amcoemente and the League of Nations. It notes central European alignments forming an alliance to counter a potential Teague smash, implying cautious trust and defensive expectations amid tensions between Slavia M Pele ho Slovakia and Hungary.
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League of Nasions
Counser
League of Naito
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Slovakia
Hay
Gary
Hungary
Flag Dispute Deemed Exaggerated by Trade Official
South African trade commissioner Winnipos says the Gre flax controversy is blown out of proportion and will blow over. He notes Sir William Campbell and Captain Jordan have publicly supported the flag policy, while asserting no violent repercussions will arise.
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Louw
Canada
United States
Union of South Africa
William Campbell
British Empire Service League
Jordan
Cape Town
League
Balkan Peace Pact Prospects Grow Between Greece and Rumani
Athens reports a friendship pact between Greece and Romania is under consideration to back Balkan peace, following the recent Greco Yugoslav accord. A future agreement with Turkey is also anticipated, with military provisions possibly added later.
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Rumani
Athens
Rumania
Simlia
Grees
Jugo-Slavia
Balkans
Turkey
Accidents mar Ottawa stampede during capital centenary event
Three western cowboys were injured at the Ottawa stampede meet during the capital centenary celebration. Ray Miller of Cheadle Alberta sustained a smashed elbow after a bronc throw, Hall Allard of Hardisty Alberta suffered a concussion, and Don Holt of Miles City Montana was gored by a steer in bulldogging. All three were listed as progressing toward recovery.
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Ottawa
Capital
Ray Miller
Cheadle
Alta
Hall Allard
Hardisty
Don Holt
Miles City
Mont
Big Wheat Pool Meeting Arranged By Wheat Growers
Representatives of the principal wheat growers organization in the United States and Canadian pools met in Winniper to plan a Wheat Pool conference next winter. Delegates will receive data and discuss organization while L W Wood, Alberta Wheat Pool president, and W J Jackman, Saskatchewan pool director, were noted as traveling to promote pools. Spokesmen predicted pools could handle about 9 percent of the Prairie wheat crop this year.
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Winnipes
United States
Canadian Wheat Pools
Winniper
L. W. Wood
Alberta Wheat Pool
Australia
W. J. Jackman
Saskatchewan Pool
Buenos Aires
Wheat Pool
More About Our Own Country Chairman Danning and RobbSpeak on Confederation
Hon Charles Danning and Hon J A Robb spoke on a platform discussing Canadian travel habits and the Confederation. Danning argued Canadians should travel within their own counties before abroad, while Robb analyzed the last budget and forecast a hopeful future for Canada with a need for compromise for harmony.
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Railwaye
Mackensie King
J. A Robb
Binance
Danning
United States
Confederation
Robb
Cansta
Saits
Strength of Political Parties in House of Commons at Dissolution
Ottawa reports the party standings at dissolution of the 150th Parliament on July 24. Conservatives trailed Liberal and Progressive, with Labour and Independent seats noted. Four Liberal seats were vacant, later filled by by-elections returning Liberals. overall provincial tallies by Nova Scotia to British Columbia listed.
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Poriage i Vraile
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Prince of Wales May Visit Alberta Ranch Amid Rumors
Rumors circulate that the Prince of Wales may travel to Alberta for an autumn visit tied to a ranch excursion and a potential demonstration of support amid duties. The reports note no formal announcement exists.
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London
Ayit
Prince of Wales
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