Anelson Nomination Highlights HFA Convention Here
Carl Axelson of Hingville was named candidate for Medicine Hat Federal Constit. UFA after a tight vote at the Park Hall convention. Debates over running a candidate continued with pledges of Labor party support and calls for a strong campaign fund. Officers were elected and credentials reviewed as 25 delegates attended.
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Carl Axelson
Hingville
Medicine Hat
Federal Constituency Association
U.F.A
Park Hall
Ed McCombs
Ald. J. Hole
Labor Party
Axelson
Fowlie
Mr. Axelson
Alberta Liberal Telegram Signals King Talks
A telegram from W. A. Buchanan, president of the Alberta Liberal Association, states Stewart will wire King to speak in Medicine Hat on his return from the Coast.
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Medicine Hat
W. A. Buchanan
The
Alberta Liberal Association
Stewart
Bandits Are Given Lash Sentences
Three bandits from the United States were jailed in Winnipeg for a street robbery on J. Friend. William Harper received three years six months plus ten lashes plus ten more upon release. C. J. Barnes drew three years and 20 lashes. Cecil Davis got two years and a paddle due to youth. They obtained $1.96.
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Winnipeg
J. Friend
William Harper
C. J. Barnes
Cecil Davis
United States
Alberta to Begin Immigration Survey and Plan
Premier Brownlee announced Alberta will start a native immigration program. Hon. Herbert Greenfield appointed to survey land suitability along community lines, then proceed to England to coordinate emigration efforts. The move aims to unify immigration activities across Alberta, with results and resource prospects defining future steps.
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Edmonton
Herbert Greenfield
Alberta
England
Brownlee
Greetson
Greenfield
Englanol
Thomas prepares Canada tour after strike role
James Henry Thomas general secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen plans a six weeks tour of Canada starting next Saturday. He will be sailed with his wife and two daughters and follows his pivotal role in ending the British general strike.
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London
James Henry Thomas
National Union of Railwaymen
Canada
Westminster Gazette
Mexican Church and State Drift Toward Quiet Accord
In Mexico City Aug 8 talks between the government and Catholic church seek a truce on religious rules. President Calles rejects the bishopric’s proposal for pause while observers note behind the scenes maneuvers and former president Obregon voices support for the government.
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Mexico City
Calles
Associated Press
Nogales
Arizona
Prexide
Obregon
Liberal-Progressive nominating Miller in Qu Appelle race
Broadview Sask Aug 3 John Miller MP for Qu Appelle was chosen by the Liberal-Progressive convention held here yesterday to contest this seat in the current election. Leonard Wilddup a Kipling district farmer was also nominated in the process.
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Broadview
Sask
John Miller
Qu’Appelle
Leonard Wliddup
Kipling
Miller
Anxious Eyes Are Turned On Russia
London reports say Europe faces anxiety as Russian internal strife and factional clashes threaten power shifts within the Soviet. Intrigues between the Trotzky faction and Zinoviev adherents may trigger turmoil, while claims of Britain seeking Baltic alliance against the Soviet add to tensions. Troops massing on the Poland frontier are claimed but not confirmed.
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London
Russia
Europe
Trotzky
Zinoviev
Aivala
Great Britain
Baltic States
Poland
116 Drowned In Japanese Floods
Tokio reports 116 people believed lost in floods in Niagara prefecture across from Tokyo. Thirty three bodies recovered as waters subside and relief measures are in place with no further danger expected.
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Tokio
Niagara
Claim Men Haunt Beauty Parlors
Chicago reports beauty experts warn men haunt female beauty parlors after hours paying more for beauty aids. They estimate eight million dollars spent on hair dye last year as men invest in appearance. The barber shop is said to be outdated with a future of masculine beauty parlors.
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Baker
W. R. Hawke
P. H. Wedderburn
Hawke
U.F.A
H. C. McDaniels
Chicago
Burglars Break In At Medicine Hat Steam Laundry
Burglars forced open the back door of the Medicine Hat Steam Laundry dry cleaning department last night and stolen a fairly large quantity of men s clothing. Police are actively investigating with no clues yet found about the suspects.
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Medicine Wat
Mackenzie King Heads West to Regina After Winnipeg Speech
Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King arrived in Winnipeg welcomed by Liberal leaders and is expected to announce a West coast message. Tonight he speaks to Liberals before departing for Regina shortly after the speech ends.
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Winnipeg
W. L. Mackenzie King
Balloon accident near Kempton kills three passengers
Three passengers died when a captive balloon basket dropped at Kempton near Bedford today. Officials say a gas bag broke loose from its net, releasing the basket. one of four passengers escaped with his life. Showery weather and temperatures around 82 and 60 were reported.
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Bedford
Kempton
Here
Prices Down at Opening Winnipeg
Prices declined at the opening of the Winnipeg wheat market as a four cent drop in U S markets influenced local trades. October fell to 4 3-8 cents below prior close, with December at 1 41 1 4 and May opening at 1 45 7 8.
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Winnipeg
Liverpool
Coote Warns Meighen Return Means Disaster for Canada
In High River on August 3 G C Coote defended his House of Commons conduct and warned that Arthur Meighen returning to power would bring ill consequences. He accepted party nomination amid enthusiastic support from 110 delegates and 150 supporters, denouncing dissolution threats as dictatorial and urging fixed parliamentary terms for UF A independence to survive.
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High River
Ulb.a
Arthur Meighen
G. C. Coote
House of Commons
Macleod
Coote
Canada
U.F.A
W. T. Lucas
Camrose Federal
Stetler
Meighen
Ottawa
Coste
Board of Railway Commissioners
Western Canada
King
Orqamiser
Fire Situation Improves Around Glacier Park District
Fire crews from Idaho to Montana and Eastern Washington report improved conditions as more than four thousand workers push to establish control lines around large timber fires. Fires also burn in Manitoba and Western Canada with rain improving prospects and peat fires driving smoke.
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Glacier Park District
Idaho
Montana
Washington
Canada
California
Manitoba
Hudson Bay Railway
Kaniska
Flathead
Blackfeet
Coeur D'Alene
Pend Orielle
Lake Macdonald
Glaciar Park
Blackfeet Forest
Pas. Man
Threshing Record Set In Saskatchewan Farm Field
In StartS threshing, Michael Hill of Leader Saskatchewan harvested 290 bushels of swheat on Monday July 26 using a harvester thresher that cut and threshes simultaneously. The feat marks a notable grain crop milestone in the district.
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Sask
Saskatchewan
Michael Hill
Hill
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J. D. Rogers
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Maleb
W. R .Hawke
Norton
C. Axelson
Bingville
HH. C. MacDaniels
Whitla
J. J. Evanson
Comrey
A. S. Day
Bowell
U.S.A
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Pres. Calles
Indian Head
Liberal-Progressive
Barr
Ontario
Fannie Shulman
Toronto
Richard Atkinson
Carpenter
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Atkinson
Mexico
Mackenzie Kin
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G. C. Cqote
Mackenzie King
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Wyder
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