World Happenings Briefly Told
Carrell Alkens appointed Hart Howse Theatre director at University of Toronto. Federal conference set for November 3 with likely one day duration. Japan plans special stamps marking anniversary of entry into World War II era. British Columbia Liquor Board six month profit total reached 1,912,872 ending March 31. Egyptian Chamber President Zagiou Pasha dies in Cairo. Canadian Aero Club discusses aviation state and plans to advance U S aviation with stricter long distance flight standards. Grain elevators and flour mill to be rebuilt by Buffalo Vancouver Syndicate near Viewria at a project near 3,000,000. Montreal airship plans to spur Pacific coast facilities as part of transatlantic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Universal Postal Talon
Laquor
British Columbia Liqueur Control Board
Zagiou Pasha
Egyptian Chamber of Deputies
Cairo
Exchange Telegraph Company
Canadian Aero Autic Association
Toronto
Canada
Hawaii
U.S. Department of Commerce Aviation Metals
Viewria
Huffalo-Vancouv
Montreal
Pacific
Te Rapire
Churchill Favored Port Over Nelson for Bay Access
General Paterson outlines advantages of Port Churchill as bay harbor for Judson Bay Railway, including 24 hour unhindered access, deep water entry, lower construction costs, and larger harbor capacity, with the main drawback the extra railway length. A 3,600 mile voyage by the Mery Fitzabeth from Brava Cape Verde highlights sailing endurance and sail handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Port Churchill Fas
Judson’ Bay Railway
Patterton
Onto the Bay Association
Win
St Lawrence
Mall Cort
Church
Tay
Mery Fitzabeth
Providence
Brava
Cape Verde
Providence Port
Largest Indian Rock Carving Discovered In Canada
A petroglyph over 250 feet long is reported as the largest Indian rock carving in Canada. It lies on a reddish rock face along the Fraser River valley near Yale, with a trout trail nearby and potential designation as a national monument. The find, by the National Museum of Canada, surpasses the previous known 70-foot carving near Bella Coola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cariboo
Canada
National Museum of Canada
Ociat
Fraser River
Stulle
Alexander Bridge
Yale
Mackenzie Highway
Norway
Automobile Fatalities in Nine Provinces for 1926 Report
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics released a special report on deaths from automobile accidents in Canada's nine provinces for 1926. The data show 696 automobile deaths nationwide with Nova Scotia 28 and Ontario 183 among others, plus 109,000 population and 31 percent of total deaths affecting children under 15.
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Emg
Ced
Dominion
Canada
Gerinz
Canad
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Winnipeg pattern frock designs for misses and small women
The text describes View A and View B frocks with bodice joins, contrasting collars and sleeves, a bolero jacket, and short sleeves for View B. It lists sizes 18 20 years, yardage requirements for plain and contrasting materials, and price details for the pattern and pattern book.
Distinguished Visitors Tour Canada on White Star Hiner Meganite
A group of British peers and MPs arrived in Canada aboard the White Star liner Meganite to tour Ottawa and the Mus Tova Takes district. Sir Thomas Esmonte hosts the party, praising Canada for its hospitality, fishing, and resorts while Sir Ernest Craig plans a quiet holiday before returning to England.
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Canada
Dominion
White Star Hiner Meganite
Bart
Inneh Pree
Eamonde
Craig
Bravet Craig
Crewe
Wales
Sir Thomas Esmonte
Hoster
Cazeda
Big Gate
Wester
Ernest Craig
Mus Tova
England
Western Aleutian Volcano Rises In Active Eruption
The Western Aleutian peak roared to life again with fire smoke and steam seen from three miles away. Danish consul at Seattle describes vast cracks and an inferno-like landscape as the island appears to burn. Thousands of tons of ash and lava alter the coastline and drive wildlife from the land.
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Aleutist
Rogostad
Aleutian Islands
Henning Floun
Consur
Seattle
Siberia
Sland
Tsland
Aeroplane Express Inaugurates Coast To Coast Service
An airline express service from Atlantic to Pacific coast begins September 1 under the American Railway Express company. Packages up to 200 pounds may travel in two days, with weight and size limits and restrictions on animals and explosives. Balloon express limited for light bulk. No shipment over 5,000 dollars accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratt Express Company
American Railway Express Company
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Russia's Millions Report on Soviet Population Totals
A Central Statistical Department report to the Council of People's Commissars lists total USSR population in round numbers, with RSFSR at 109,500,000, Ukraine 200, White Russia 1,960,008, netts 5,400,000, Uzbekistan 5108, and Turkestan 1,049,000. The piece also notes a village priest accusing a man of tampering with girls, mentioning a motor bike and colorful remarks.
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Soviet Union
Central Statistical Department
Russia
RSFSR
Ukraine
White Russia
Netts
Uzbekistan
Turkestan
Is Seck
Crompton
Muddiington
Wiliam
Aviation In Australia Gov Spends On Airways
The Commonwealth Government plans to allocate an additional 200000 pounds to civil aviation bringing total federal funding to 215000 pounds. The scheme aims to connect remote areas within four days by air, encircling the Commonwealth to link eastern state capitals with rapid air routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Sydney Telegraph
Solomon’s Wise Choice and the Gibeon Vision
An excerpt on Solomon's anointing in Gibeon, his dream for wisdom, and his humility. It notes Solomon’s youth, David’s uprightness, and God’s grant of understanding, with references to temple worship at high places, the tabernacle, and the ark, set against biblical timelines and Jerome/Josephus notes.
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Solomon
David
Maté
Gibeon
Gibson
Hezekiah
Jersalem
Jehovah
Josephus
Jeremiah
Russians Reported Building Homes on Wrangell Island
A wireless report from the Northern Light expedition led by John Borden states Russians inhabited Wrangell Island near Rogers Bay. The expedition notes five large houses and several small ones and recalls Wrangell Island’s contested claims by American, British, and Russian interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Northern Light
John Borden
Chicago
Milionaire
Arctic
Wrangell Island
Rogers Bay
Opening For New Industry Climate Adapted For Raising Rabbits
Canada faces growing rabbit industry as climate supports breeding. The bulletin notes world rabbit skin production near 200 million, with prime winter skins valuable for meat and fur. Montreal market shows demand. with proper care and breed selection, rabbits can become a profitable farm sideline.
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Ighs
Canada
United States
Br. of Agriculture
Ottawa
Montreal
Revere
Public Health Vision in Manitoba Campaign Speech
In a Manitoba provincial campaign Dr. B W Montgomery urged communal effort to advance public health. He cited declines in tuberculosis and diphtheria deaths while warning more must be done to cut diphtheria deaths and keep citizens engaged with health and hygiene issues for a stronger future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
B W. Montgomery
Montgomery
Heya
Flight aids floodlights in McKeesport demo
A plane at Bettly Field McKeesport Pennsylvania demonstrated a sound controlled lighting system by using engine drone to power floodlights. Pilot Merle Northrup landed as lights remained on via automatic switch triggered by aircraft vibrations and engine rhythm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettly Field
McKeesport
H. T. Spooner
Westfax House Electric and Manufacturing Company
Merle Northrup
Heitl. Heid
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carrell Alkens
Narawmata
Hart Howse
University of Toroe
Churchill
Thomas A. Bilteen
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Vor
Aeroplane Express
Aviation
Australia
Boes
Lord of the Guard
Mer Ald Ishiyed Turner
Baldwin
British Empire
Stanley Baldwin
Pickering
Canadian National
Kingston
Ont
Canadia National Railway
Viscount Deerhurst
Coventry
National
Wile Assortation Coues
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