Hitler Forces Not Triumphant In German Elections
Bombs and gunfire erupted across Germany after yesterday's vote as Communists suffered losses yet gained seats. Hitler claimed the election as a success but failed to secure a clear majority, with Nazis leading but short of dominion and a volatile political landscape unfolding across Berlin and Munich.
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Hitler
Berlin
Adolph Hitler
Germany
von Schleicher
Heinrich Bruening
Reichstag
People's Party
Christian Socialists
Economic Party
Agricultural Alliance
Farmers’ Federation
State’s Party
Farmers’ Party
Munich
Comemunists
Louis P. Lochne
Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
National Socialists
Alfred Hugenberg
Franz von Papen
Delegates Injured in Calgary Area Motor Collision
A party of Labor-Farmer delegates en route to meetings north of Calgary were brought to the city last night. None were seriously hurt. The group included A. J. Mackuley, Mrs. McAnney, George H. Williams, J. F. Herman and Frank Johnson. They received first aid and stayed at a Beiseker hotel for the night.
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Calgary
A. J. Maculey
United Farmers of
Nada
Saskatchewan
McAnney
George H. Williams
J. F. Herman
Frankson
Beiseker
Price Bros Default on Bond Interest Payment
The Bank of Montreal as paying agent announced Price Bros. & Co., Ltd. failed to deposit the interest due today on its 11 million dollar six percent bond issue of 1943. Bank had no further information on the default.
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New York
Bank of Montreal
Price Bros. & Co., Ltd
Unemployed Delegates Urge Tax Cuts and Exile of Communists
Seven hundred delegates at the National Conference of Unemployment Councils in Ottawa push resolutions for non contributory unemployment grants shorter working days tax relief for poor farmers and debt and rent relief plus the release of imprisoned Communists and political prisoners in India. The meeting at an abandoned garage drew many from Vancouver and Halifax including ex soldiers and two preachers. George Winslade of Trail BC planed the program for an interview with Premier Bennett to present the deputation if not labeled Communist.
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Ottawa
National Conference of Unemployment
India
Vancouver
Halifax
George Winslade
Trail
B.C
R. B. Bennett
Redcliff Notes Mention Holidays and Local Visits
Mrs J Rutherford and Miss Ireland of Medicine Hat plan Banff holidays. Miss Margaret Rutherford and Miss Jiva Beatty will visit Mrs Ireland during the absence. Elkwater Lake remains popular with locals including Shlyn Cooke Ivy Podesta Ern Podesta and others. Frances Buckholg leaves for Harvest Vale to reopen the school after holidays. Three Star gasoline ads provoke curiosity for Charlie Kemp. R Stronach, a Redcliff figure, to marry Jack in Edmonton on August 4. Dr E Ward and Mrs Ward head to Edmonton to visit relatives.
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J. Rutherford
Miss Ireland
Medicine Hat
Banff
Margaret Rutherford
Jiva Beatty
Mrs. Ireland
Elkwater Lake
Misa
Shlyn Cooke
Ivy Podesta
Ern
Podesta
Johnnie
Dick Davis
Congram
Iiddie Clamp
T. Vanwert
Charlie Kemp
Charlie
R. Stronach
Redcliff
Jack
Edmonton
Japanese raids threaten kidnaped official in Manchuria
Reports from Chinchow say Japan carried two air bombing raids on Jepol province and demanded the release of Goishiro Shimoto, kidnapped by Chinese last month. Floods across Manchuria cause tens of millions in losses, destroy grain and soybeans around Kaoliang, risk a winter food shortage, and disrupt military plans. Thousands abandon riverside homes.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Rengo
Chinchow
Jepol
Goishiro Shimoto
Kaoliang
The Conversion Loan Goes Over Big In Britain
Sir Josiah Stamp said the conversion of a $10,000,000 five per cent war loan to 3 1/2 per cent appears assured. He noted leadership and a patriotic appeal convinced investors, with only four percent of holders seeking repayment and two percent of the loan repaid.
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London
Josiah Stamp
Canada
United States
Forty Hurt as Train Steam Release Causes Incident
Forty passengers on an excursion train from Boston to New York sustained light injuries when a passing locomotive's indicator plug blew out releasing high pressure steam in Westbrook Connecticut. The incident occurred August 1.
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Westbrook, Conn
Boston
New York
Four-Year-Old Shot Dead in Alberta Home
In Drumheller Alberta a four year old named Kenneth Vaughan was fatally wounded today while playing with a shotgun at his grandmother’s home where he was visiting. He received the full charge and died almost immediately.
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Drumheller
Alta
Ave
Kenneth Vaughan
Longtime Mitchell Sunday School Secretary Retires at 89
Isaac Hord aged 89 retires after serving as Sunday school secretary in Mitchell Ontario for sixty years, a tenure marked by persistent community involvement and local church leadership.
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Isaac Hord
Mitchell, Ont
Carsland Bank Robbers Sentenced In Canada
Calgary reports three men convicted of breaking into the Carseland Royal Bank of Canada branch. Fired Stevens aged 30 and Walter Cantwell 23 received three years each, William Graham one year. They were found with fuses and explosives while preparing to blow the bank safe. Graham had a suspended sentence from a Montreal court.
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Calgary
Carseland
Royal Bank of Canada
Stevens
Walter Cantwell
William Graham
Graham
Montreal
Prince Opens Final French War Memorial Ceremony
In Thieval France on August 1 Prince of Wales unveiled the last British memorial in France for 1,100,000 Empire dead of the Great War. He praised Franco British brotherhood and noted the crowning stone honors both nations. The Imperial War Graves Commission completed the monument near the 73,000 missing.
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Thieval
France
Prince of Wales
Imperial War Graves Commission
PRESENT LEGION CLAIMS BEFORE CONFERENCE
Imperial pensioners seek increases to offset losses from exchange rates. The Canadian Legion with the Imperial division prepared a brief for ex-service men in Canada. A copy was sent to the Canadian Prime Minister and to all Imperial Economic Conference delegates in Ottawa.
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Halifax
Ottawa
J. S.S. Roper
K.C
Canadian Legion
Imperial Division
Legion
Imperial
Canada
Major Roper
Thornton to Remain in Montreal After CN Rail Handing
Sir Henry Thornton returns from Chester Nova Scotia and will stay in Montreal for some time while he completes duties before passing CN Rail control to Acting President S. J. Hungerford. His term officially ends today and Hungerford has been named acting head.
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Montreal
Sir Henry Thornton
Chester
N.S
Canadian National Railways
S. J. Hungerford
Sir Henry
Plymouth sedan burns in Porter's Hill fire
A Plymouth sedan owned by M. J. Homer and driven by Peter Woo was badly burned Sunday night at the bottom of Porter's Hill. The fire brigade responded quickly and extinguished the blaze. the cause remains unknown.
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M. J. Homer
Peter Woo
Porter’s Hill
Pilot Buchanan and crew Safe After Canadian Airways Flight
Winnipeg report says pilot W. J. Buchanan and two mechanics who departed Churchill for Caribou Post in a Junkers plane are safe. Lac du Bonnet radio contact confirms landing and awaiting better weather before returning to Churchill. Dispatch had raised safety concerns.
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Winnipeg
Man
W. J. Buchanan
Churchill
Caribou Post
Canadian Airways
Lac du Bonnet
Buchanan
Explosion at Ritz Tower Kills and Injures Dozen in New York
An explosion in the Ritz Tower paint shop on Park Avenue today leveled storefronts and sent debris across the street. At least a dozen killed or seriously injured, including Lieut. Hartnett and Fireman Thomas Finn. Firefighters and hotel employees aided, with two dead identified and several missing or critically burned. damage around $200,000. the 42 story building valued at $6 million.
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New York
Park Avenue
Lieut
Hartnett
James Harnett
Thomas
Empire Conference dispute over trade balance with Britain
Ottawa dispatch reports South Africa rejects British trade dominance with a measured critique of the British delegation. Hon. N. C. Havenga argues South Africa seeks cooperative Commonwealth trade while preserving domestic industry and duties. The debate centers on balance of trade and preferential arrangements. Also: Red Cross adopts hands off stance toward Johnstown veterans camps as DC grand jury probes riot deaths.
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Ottawa
N. C. Havenga
Havenga
South Africa
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Commonwealth
Dominions
Washington
Johnstown
United States Red Cross
District of Columbia Grand Jury
Paraguay mobilizes armed forces as Congress considers draft
Ascuncon Paraguay Aug 31 The government asks Congress for a general mobilization of all armed forces in session today. Portsmouth Eng Aug 1 Mrs Victor Bruce aborts endurance flight after one hour in amphibian due to forced landing.
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Paraguay
Ascuncon
Paraguayan Congress
Portsmouth
Eng
Victor Bruce
Police Pursue Lead in Borganes Murder Case
Police press on with several theories in the Conrey murder case. The motive remains unclear as Auden Odegarde recovers. authorities expect a lead to shape the inquest into Peter Borganes’s killing. Sergt. H. Allen returns to the city with Corporal Carstairs in charge at the crime scene.
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Conrey
Peter Borganes
Auden Odegarde
Corporal Carstairs
R.C.M.P
Rebels Executed in Lima After Last Month's revolt
The government announced 44 men were executed last Wednesday in Lima for involvement in the early revolt. One hundred one were condemned to death, but 57 remain unexecuted. The report notes many victims were drowned in the clashes and many bodies were found along the river. Rev Mark Jukees, an Anglican clergyman, died in Vancouver.
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Lima
Peru
Mark Jukees
Vancouver
King George Sails Britannia in Opening Cowes Race
Britannia, the Bermuda cutter with the Black Hull, won the first race of Royal Yacht Racing Week at Cowes on August 1. The event drew spectators as the so-called Sailor King returned to his favored role aboard Brittanias victory delighted onlookers. Defeated entries included Shamrock V, Sir Thomas Lipton's last America's Cup challenger.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Great Britain
King
Bermuda
Britannia
Shamrock V
Sir Thomas Lipton
Vets Form Back to Land Plan With 25 Acre Farm
Johnstown Pa Aug 1 A leader Walter Waters announces veterans organize Back to Land Movement acquiring deed to 25 acres near Laurel North Dakota with option for 25 more. They plan to plant gardens raise livestock and build cabins to create a self sustaining community amid heavy timberland.
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U.S
Johnstown
Walter Waters
Laurel
N.D
Ekhakt Stirte
Forest Fire Near Bragg Creek Fought By Ten Men
Calgary reports a forest fire burning near Bragg Creek in the Provincial Forestry Reserve Monday morning. Ten men battled the blaze while one worker left Calgary with supplies. Over the weekend fires damaged areas in the Big Horn district and south of DoE.
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Calgary
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