British Seamen Union President Sees End of Strike
J Havelock Witkon, president of the British Seamen's Union, asserts the Communist influence in the global strike is waning. He argues British seamen will maintain wartime resolve, foresee no liner losses, and vows members to honor their contracts despite agitators.
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Mirtciah
J. Havelock Witkon
Sexen
Wilson
Australia
Mr Wilson
Britain
Ryte
Tick
Noted Scientist Dies In Africa In Malaria Death Of Prof Cutler
Prof W E Cutler of University of Manitoba died Sept 2 in Africa during a Karst search for dinosaur bones. He had left Winnipeg Jan 30 1924 to lead Britten Mu party expeditions to Mirtea, noted as a leading western Canadian ecologic historian and explorer.
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Cutler
Manitoba University
Winniger
W. E. Cutler
University of Manitoba
Africa
Department of Geology
Universit of
Manitoba
Winnipes
Mirtea
Th University of Manitoba
War Cutler
Saskatchewa
London
Manitoba Gold Discovery near Hole River reported by prospector
An immense vein of free milling gold quartz was discovered near Hole River, Manitoba about 100 miles away, according to Joseph Stence, a miner and prospector who has just arrived. The season saw nearly 64,000 Canadian cattle shipped to England.
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Manitoba
Winnipes
Hole River
Man
Joseph Stence
England
Cme
Opium Trade Criticism and Postal Rate Changes Explored
A British Empire debate condemns the opium traffic and urges global suppression while noting a post office plan to extend letter postage rates. Discussion casts light on international responsibility, economic impact, and the role of various nations in curbing narcotics.
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Turasco
Bribs Favny
Tula
Revere
Jamies MacDonald
Thapatite
Toronto
Bert Merson
Germany
Britain
Mosul Boundary War Threats Stir London Dispatch
Secretary of Foreign Affairs Austen Chamberlain travels to Geneva for the League Nations council assembly facing two main issues. The Mosul boundary commission report awaited at official level. The London Stat warns of war danger if Turks pursue Mosul Vilayet, though others doubt the risk and expect a satisfactory outcome.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
Geneva
Anid European
Teague
Mosul
Rome The Eternal City Faces Insolvency Costs
Rome, once ruler of the world, cannot pay administration costs. The government is compelled to seek aid and the cabinet votes for taxpayer support of the capital. Taxes in Rome are high, but administration costs strain finances under the minister of the interior who appoints a chief.
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World
Rome
Eternal City
Iin
Ais
Healy
Interior
Treaty With Japan Rates Japan Ready For Trade Pact
Canada not yet in a direct trade treaty with Japan yet the Japanese people may welcome a separate reciprocal pact. Hon T Kawa new Japanese consul for Western Canada arrives aboard the Alberta Mara stating Canada supports Anglo Japanese principles but lacks a direct Canada Japan trade agreement. A three months prospecting aeroplane trip in British Columbia ends with Col J Scott Williams and a mechanic arriving from Telegraph Creek after bringing the machine from Three Rivers Quebec.
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Canada
Victoria
Hon
T. Kawa
Western
Kawal
Great Britain
Prince Rupert
British Columbia
J. Scott Williams
Montreal
Telegraph Creek
Three Rivers
Que
British teachers tour Canada under Overseas Education League
Sixty five education authorities and teachers from public and secondary schools in Great Britain are touring the Dominion under the Overseas Education League. They have reached Canada and continue their visit to promote educational exchange.
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Canada
Foronto
Great Britain
Dominion
Overseas Education League
No Western party plan denied by Winnipeg officials
Interview comments deny any move to form a Western coalition uniting Liberal and Progressive forces. Hon. T A Crerar, Robert Furke, Jon A B Hudson, and Jim Hud reportedly reject talks of a Liberal Progressive union to defeat Conservatives. Public statements emphasize no such plan or discussion occurred.
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Refina
Liberal and
Progressives Forces
West
T. A. Crerar
Robert Furke
Jon
A. B. Hudson
South Winnipeg
Haying
Regina
Ward
Mr . Phone
Hud
Jim
Imperial Press Delegates Visit Australia but Stormy NZ Voyage
Delegates to the Imperial Press conference arrive in Melbourne after a voyage from New Zealand. Premier Bruce of Australia welcomes the visitors at Parliament, noting the exchange will aid empire problem solutions and public opinion shaping across the Commonwealth.
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Australia
Bruce
Sydney
Pupire Press
Imperial
Melbourne
New Zealand
Autralia
Australian Commonwealth
Imperial Press
Brunce
Cane Nee
Delesaten
Empire
Sherman resigns as UMWA District 19 president moves home
William Sherman, president of District 19 of the United Mine Workers of America, resigns and plans return to the United States. He had succeeded his father, FHS Sherman, in the post four years ago. The notice mentions a focus on homestead land and a surge in women seeking homesteads in Edmonton.
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United States
Calgary
William Sherman
United Min Workers of America
United Sta
Sherman
Fhs Sherman
Edmonton
Alla
Dominion Janis
Seinie Claims With Mexico Meaivo Chy
Britain accepts invitation from Mexico to appoint a claims commission to settle reparation claims between nations. The foreign attorneys note the step as a move toward formal settlement and possible diplomatic progress.
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Seinie
Mexico
Foreigh
Britain
Caims Commission
Ancient escutcheon returns to Quebec from Hastings England
Hon. P. C. Larkin Canadian high commissioner in London brings back to Canada the four by three foot carved escutcheon of King Louis XV from Hastings England. The relic, removed from Quebec gates in 1759 after Wolfe’s capture, was stored in a special room aboard the Megantic during the Atlantic crossing. Public ceremony postponed to September 19 to allow distant citizens to attend.
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White Star Coalition
Megantic
Quebec
P. C. Larkin
London
Louis XV
France
Wolfe
England
Murray
Hastings
Larkin
Atlantic
Royal Bank of Canada consolidates Union Bank assets
In a move effective Aug 21, Royal Bank of Canada takes over Union Bank of Canada assets and operations. Directors added include WR Riley, K T Riley, Stephen Hans, John H Price, and W H Malkin. W Hamilton named assistant general manager, Headquarter Winniped. Latest figures show deposits about 562,536,440 and total liabilities and capital around 781 million. Royal Bank expands to 789 branches in Canada and 136 abroad.
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Monreal
Gnance Insder
Royal Mack of Canada
Tty
Union Bank of
Cana
Union Bank
Addy
Haan
Royal Bank
WR Riley
K T. Riley
Winnipen
Stephen Hans
Toronto
John H. Price
Quebec
W. H. Malkin
Vane
W Hamilton
Royal Bank of Canada
Canada
Canadian cattle ship to Germany advances in horse trade
Jack Hyers with Dr McClellan and Dr Talbot arrange a shipment of 100 Western bred horses from Moose Jaw stockyards to Boston and Hamburg Germany. The 46 head trial, sourced from Sakaw and Alberta ranchers, aims to test a market path for western Canadian livestock and will be watched by ranchers across the region.
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Moose: Jaw
Moose Jaw
Boston
Hamburg
Germany
Sak
Alberta
Jack Hyers
McC
Mine Workers Struck as Operators Cite Contract Expiry
In Scranton reportedly chaired by W. Inglis, a unionists claim 15 collieries and 135 companies are involved in a major anthracite strike. About 5000 miners across 10 counties face wage losses and reduced output as contract negotiations stalled after the two-year agreement expired August 31, 1925. Union demands include 1 percent tonnage rate increase, 14 extra for daily checks, pay equity, and a two-year contract. Operators oppose higher costs and seek differences settled.
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Anthraette
Inglis
I Scranton
Uwe Anthracite
Pennsiania
United Maintenance
King Tut Exhumation Planned in October by Carter
London announces that Carter will exhume King Tutankhamen’s body next October. He believes the king died at about 15 or 16. Extras claim a cosmetic jar with plastic and fragrant contents may offer clues to ancient Egyptian beauty products.
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London
Vend
Carter
Tutankhamen
Toh
Tut
Freight rate ruling benefits British Columbia shippers
Vancouver and western exporters welcomed a railway commission ruling that equalized prairie and British Columbia freight rates. Calgary to Vancouver shipments will drop to about 1.08 per bushel from 1.35, and Calgary to Fort William to 1.64. McGeer states eastern grain volumes this year reach 160 million bushels with Vancouver and Pacific Coast ports expected to handle all of Alberta's crop and roughly half of Saskatchewan's.
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Vancouver
Prairies
Railway Commission
Canadian Pacific Coast
Calgary
Mr. Mether
Seasonal Rate Debate on Alberta Coal Shipments
Government to consider a special inquiry into national coal shipments with Premier Greenfield and Hon. Mackenzie King pressing for an extraordinary rate extension. Ottawa seeks railway commission action to probe summer transport rates while Alberta seeks an extreme quota for current shipments.
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Greenfield
Mackenzie King
Prypmier Freefield
Toronto
Kuson Fx
Alberta
Ontario
Otawa
Railway Commission
Peterson
Conference to unite Canadian boards of trade for economic co operation
A fall informal conference of presidents of boards of trade and chambers of commerce from Vancouver Toronto Montreal Halifax and other dominion regions seeks joint solutions to economic problems. Advices from Toronto indicate strong provincial representation as Maple Creek leaders report sale of two year old Hereford steers to showcase Saskatchewan stock quality at the Canadian National Exhibition. Auto fatalities in the United States: 328 killed in four weeks ending August 15, and 417 in the previous four weeks.
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Boards of Trade of Canada
Vancouver
Wienipes
Montreal
Halifax
Toronto
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
Dominion
Gunds
Ion
Sugges
Moose Jas
Maple Creel
Cansifan Natonal
Saskatchewan
Jack Byers
Dominion Livestock Representary
Washington
United States
New Oil Developments Lethiarridge near Dead Horse Coulee
Report from Lethiarridge notes potential oil developments in the Bowler fields near the Dead Horse Coulee well. Imperial Oil Company exploration continues at the Rogers plant, approximately 60 miles east of Coults, with salt well depth around 2 650 feet.
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Lethiaridge
Ana -Ampervat
Bowler
Imperial Ol Ompany
Dead Horse Coulee
Rogers Imperial Eas
Coults
Bas Ol
McGill Chemistry Demonstrators Appointed
Montreal will host a list of demonstrators for the department of chemistry at McGill University including D. B. Pasterneck BSc Calgary, B. P. Sutherland BSc Vem tourer, and CR. West Hse Seattle.
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Iil
Montreal
Amonmhose
Department of Chemistry
McGhlt University
Pasterneck
Bsc
Calgary
B. P. Sutherland
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