Trade Union Congress Faces Tomsky Telegram Controversy
The Trade Union Congress grapples with a Tomsky inspired Telegram attack linked to the Soviet central council of true unions. Delegates defend British autonomy, reject outside interference and resist admitting Soviet or Amsterdam and US labor reps. Strong sentiments arise from Britain’s trade union body during a controversial meeting this week.
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Eng
Traces Union Congress
M. Tomeky
Moscow
Fagland
Bovtet
J. Bromley
Tomsky
Central Council of True
Tomby
Amsterdam
United States Federation of Labor
General Council
The
Trade Union Congress
Industrial Mission Heads to Study Canadian Conditions
Sir William Mackenzie sails from London to Canada to lead a government mission examining industrial conditions. He will visit Ottawa to consult with labor officials, tour major industrial towns, then proceed to the United States before returning to England. He is a renowned expert on industrial relations and has chaired numerous arbitration commissions.
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Avacate
London
William Mackenz
Canada
United States
Ottawa
Department of Labor
Chait
Dominion
Pacifc
England
Ainistry of Labor
William
Great Britain
Canadians Serve On League Committees
Canada secured representation on all six committees of the League of Nations. George F Foster sits on the first committee handling legal and constitutional questions, with Dr W A Riddell as permanent Canadian representative at Geneva on the same committee. Philippe Ney takes a seat on the second committee for technical and organizational matters. The third committee covers arms reduction with Roy and Sir Herbert Ames representing Canada. Sir Herbert Ames also joins the fourth committee on finance, while Dr Riddell heads the fifth committee on social and general questions.
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Arse Mavc Geen
Coners
Gomera
Canada
George F Foster
Sir George
Atsth
W. A. Riddell
Geneva
Elath
Philippe Ney
Paris
Arma
Roy
Herbert Anes
League of Nations
Herbert Amex
de. Riddell
British Government Ready To Assist Mine Workers
Churchill warned mine owners that the government would take drastic action if necessary after promising fair play to miners. The official conference report, edited for public consumption, notes the owners referred questions to districts as talks continue.
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London
Churchill
Trade Copned Will Include All Canada Trade Copned Will Include All Canada
The report notes Canada will include all provinces in a planned British Columbia led effort under the National Foreign Trade Council. Overseas representative Key J. Whillans says immigration from Great Britain shows promise but funds are tight. The 1927 convention will be in Victoria on September 15 16.
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Winnipeg
Thone
Canada
Great Britain
Key
J. W. Whillans
Whitlans
Canco
Vietona
B.C
Seattle
Pacifi Foreign Trade Council
Victoria
Cod Trade Group
National Foreign Trade Council
Ste
British Columbia
Marual
Coast To Coast Flight Winners Spark Historic Transcontinental Run
Margaret C Sheehan of Manchester New Mexico and Helen A Park of Brooklyn New York won an essay contest and may become the first women to fly coast to coast from Boston. The event featured two college iris jett from Boston airport as part of a scheduled transcontinental flight. Officials noted the voyage aims to set a historic aviation milestone for female pilots.
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Boston
Mass
Margaret C. Sheehan
Manchester
Helen A. Park
Brooklyn
Bay Line First Train Into Kettle Rapids Near Sept
Reports from the Onwothi lay Association indicate the Bay Line’s first train into Kettle Rapids is expected around September 20. Bridges at Livingstone and Atrhoie are complete, with the line 92 miles from the bay nearing operation as rainfall approaches.
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Kettle Rapids
Reeina
Hudson's Tay
May Burt
le Pas
Livingstone
Atrhoie
Bay
Spanish Dispatches Stir Tense War Debate
Fragmented telegraph from Spanish correspondents to ten London morning papers claims Spain faced pressure over arms to the country. Barcelona reports deny direct involvement as authorities insist only defensive measures were taken. French authorities say hundreds of arrest warrants are issued amid fears of a broader conflict.
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Het
Bapre
Barcelone
Husdrida
France
Wreck on German Express Causes Passenger Deaths
Two unemployed men Otto Selles Inger and Willy Webs arrested on suspicion of causing the disaster to the Herlinsloene express near Lebrie on August 19 19. Two passengers were killed and the event prompted claims of track sabotage though some say the men fled after injuries prevented plunder.
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Berlin
Otto Selles Inger
Willy Webs
Herlinsloene
Lebrie
Waldo
Uemex
Tate
Rome
Canadian Clubs urged to foster distinctive Canadian spirit
Ottawa leader Cr. Cowan, president of the Association of Canadian Clubs, urged members to develop a distinctive Canadian spirit and institutions independent of British or American influence. He announced plans for a nationwide celebration of Confederation’s 150th anniversary with events in the capital and across provinces.
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Ottawa
Mac Cows
Otenous
Ontario
Quebec
Dominion
Cowan
British Marines Killled by Chinese Troops at Wanhelen
Report from Shanghai describes Chinese forces under General Yang Sen firing on a British river patrol near Wanhelen Creeshwan province along the Yangtze. Casualties include several killed and wounded among officers and seamen. British crews attempted rescue as fighting continued and city damage mounted.
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Shanghai
Wantung
Wanliu
Cowander FP. Barley
A. KR. Kingins
F. Ridge
Cockwater
Farminer
Hasam
Marrett
Farrow
Yang Sen
Wo Pei Fu
Central Provinces
Hankow
Limgeli
Yang
Cockeliferritish
Yat
Kivwe
Corenunner
Firs
Horever
Bineer Johnson
Vanh Sien
Customs Probe Inquiries Prolonged in Maritimes
The royal commission's inquiry into customs administration finished Maritime Province work and may resume next month in Vancouver. R J Calder KC, counsel, states Vancouver would be followed by Windsor Ontario and Toronto as the inquiry extends.
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Maritimes
Vancouver
Montreal
Rosa
Customs
Nthe
Maritime Province
R. J. Calder
Windsor Ont
Toronto
Dancing in the Giants Steps at Lake Louise
Miss Bozlee from Portland Oregon captivates viewers as she dances beside the Giants Steps waterfall in Paradise Valley near Lake Louise. She travels each morning from Chateau Lake Louise to the falls on horseback to perform in harmony with water song and bird life.
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Paradise Valley
Lake Loaite
Eg White Danetog
Miss Bozlee
Portland
Oregon
Deutshawn
Canadian Pacific Railway
Chateau Lake Louise
First Message Between Irish Governments
Ulster expresses sympathy with the Free State over a cinema tragedy at Drumcollogher County Limerick where forty eight died in a wooden structure fire. The tragedy left twenty six charred beyond identification and a common grave for victims. Finance Minister Hugh Pollock conveyed Ulster’s profound condolences in Crate's absence as President Cosgrave and the executive council awaited formal responses.
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Ulster
Free State
Dramcollagher
County Limerick
Ireland
Identon
Belfast
Hugh Pollock
Crate
Cosgrave
Executive Council
Elnems
Drumcollogher
Germany Joins League and India Awakens at Geneva
The article reports Germany becoming a League member and the council expanding non-permanent seats. It notes India’s self-government aspirations and the Maharajah of Kapurimala praising India’s progress, with a 200 million Indian delegation ready to contribute to global betterment. Delegates hope Germany will engage cautiously at Geneva, addressing colonial restorations and troop evacuations.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Gert Wa
Slldine
Ninebites
League Council
Wil
France
Tintain
Aly
Fermany
Ube
Eric Desmond
Tees
Gustav Stresemany
League
Yudia
Canada
Maharajah of
Kapourimale
India
Cada
Australia
Germany
Reich
Erment
War debt not to be reopened says British envoy
In a Quebec City press briefing, Sir Austen Chamberlain’s position echoed by British ambassador Sir Home Mowatt states the war debt issue is settled and not up for renegotiation. He asserts Britain will pay only what is privately owed there is no plan to cancel or reopen the matter.
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England
Great Briain
United States
Tits Excellency
Exmo Mowant, Kcmg
CVO
Quebiec
Sir Home
Austen Chamberlain
Betish Secrery
Fugland
Eeme
Grain Dust Powers Automobile Engine Tests
Grain dust from a grain elevator produced enough explosive power to run an engine in tests conducted by agriculture researchers. The study, using a feeding trough system, showed encouraging results and suggested potential for grain dust as a fuel, though only short runs occurred.
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Department of Agriculure
Ebemist S
Ots
Bequest of Baroness Strathcona Leaves Montreal Hospital Funds
The will of the late Baroness Strathcona, who died August 38, leaves 121500 to a Montreal hospital. She was born in Canada in 1914 and held the title through her father, Lord Strathewn. Her husband, Robert Jared Bike Howard of Montreal, predeceased her in 192. The settlement appears in London records at Register House.
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Strathcona
Montreal Hospital
Scotland
Thutwnese
Ray Victoria Hospital
Montreal Haroness
Strathcona Way
Danter
Lord Strathewn
Canale
London
Robert Jared Bike Howard
Montreal
Register House
Canada Not A Candidate For League Council Seat
Geneva correspondent Mf Eserkor reports that Britain asks Canada not to seek a seat on the newly created permanent League council. Sir George Foster replies that Canada is not a candidate and will not pursue a position, while Britain leans toward other powers.
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League Council
George Foster
Geneva
Mf Eserkor
Pais
Toms Fons
Canada
Wat
Ten Chamberlain
Hriashary
Ge Foster
New Zealand Loyal Dominion Stance Urged by Prime Minister
An address in Kiapara Harbor outlined New Zealanders’ loyalty to the British Empire. Premier J G Coates stressed unity within the empire while expressing doubt about isolation from Britain. The message urged keeping New Zealand as a loyal dominion under the crown.
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Dominion
Auckland
New Zealand
J. G. Coates
Z I
Kiapara Harbor
New
Ends State of War Decree Reaches Spanish Forces
A decree by Madhid King Alphonso ends the state of war proclaimed across Spain following mutinous actions. The proclamation leads to the mobilization of the artillery corps.
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Madhid
Alphonso Mynear
Spain
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