Foreign Powers Send Vessels to Yangtse for Protection
Foreign governments rush ships to reinforce the Yangtze patrol as outrages against nationals escalate. Changsha reports Communist withdrawal from Changsha allowing provincial troops to regroup while Japanese dispatches claim mass executions and missing persons in Hunan’s capital.
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Yangtse
Shanghai
A.P
Changsha
Shanghia
Changshi
Hunan
Nanking
Hankow
Red Zone
Crop Desperation Deepens Across States
Reports from Washington and Chicago describe intensifying drought effects and scorched crops. Government agencies seek accurate relief needs while pleas for nationwide prayers and aid for food and cattle reach the President, with rainfall offering scant relief.
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Washington
A.p.i
Department of Agriculture
Hoover
Sampson
Kentucky
Alexandria
Potomac
Capitol
Virgin Islands
Chicago
Grain Inspections Report From Winnipeg
Winnipeg grain inspections show this year on Tuesday wheat 226 measured against 82 last year. Corn contract wheat 205. Outs 9 and 14. Barley 11 and 11. Flax 1 and 3s ae 3 sya 4. Mixed grain nu and 2. No. screenings.
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Winnipeg
CEE PEES Triumph In Thrilling 8 7 Win Over Swift Current
The Cee Pees won the first game of a double header at Athletic Park defeating Swift Current 8 to 7. Cooper and Dupie hit home runs in the seventh inning. MacDonald and Blaney pitched for the Cee Pees while McDougal and Jansen pitched for Swift Current. The teams meet again at 6:30.
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Cee Pees
Swift Current
Athletic Park
Cooper
Dupie
MacDonald and
Blaney
McDougal and
Jansen
Rotary Carnival Returns to Medicine Hat in October
Local citizens prepare for the annual Rotary Carnival in Medicine Hat and southern Alberta with a veteran committee planning three lively nights on October 16, 17 and 18. The event supports Botarus public service program and promises new and sparkling ideas.
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Dominion
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Botarus
Disfranchisement movement targets Doukhobors in BC
A Vancouver dispatch reports a definite movement to disenfranchise the Doukhobors of British Columbia. The plan, likely to be introduced by private members, would hinge on amendments to the Election Act and has Conservative supporters urging a ban on voting by these settlers. Estimates suggest five to six hundred Doukhobors could be affected before the next election.
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Vancouver
B.C
British Columbia
Nior
Racing Yacht Sinks After Collision at Cowes Regatta
At Cowes Isle of Wight Aug 6 the racing yacht Lucilla owned by J Lauriston sank after a collision at the start of the 12 Meter class race. Steward William Saunders drowned while rescuers saved the crew. The Britannia and Lulworth were involved, sinking to three minutes.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Tuclilla
A. A. Paton
Lulworth
Botton
Lulworhh
Wucilla
Lucillia
William
Saundsrg
Lumber duties clarified by United States
Washington article notes that all sawed lumber and timber not further manufactured beyond planing or dressing on one side may enter the United States from Canada without duty. Commissioner F X Eble issued the clarification under the new tariff law clarifying which lumber faces duties.
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Washington, D.C
Canada
United States
Commissioner of Customs
F.’ X. Eble
Hematite Ore Found Near Nipigon Ontario
Fort William reports the discovery of hematite ore by Henry Dreany a Toronto prospector along the CN Railway right of way about seventy five miles east of Nipigon. He estimates 12,000,000 tons of ore at 50 to 60 percent hematite from surface to 500 feet down with plans for development and transport to Nipigon for shipment.
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Fort William
Henry Dreany
Toronto
Saint
Canadian National Railway
Nipigon
Hailstorm Hammers Northern Saskatchewan Fields
An isolated hail storm struck Bransyeth and Weldon in northern Saskatchewan, laying two inch deep hail over about 15 miles and three miles wide. Several farms reported near total crop damage with insurance partial coverage. Additional districts 40 miles east of Prince Albert also reported hail but confirmation was incomplete.
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Prince Albert
Bask
Bransyeth
Weldon
Gamage
Price Albert
Premiers and Bank Leaders Hold Talk on Wheat Crop Sale
An informal discussion in Toronto brought together Premier John Bracken of Manitoba and Premier J. E. Brownlee of Alberta with Canadian bank representatives led by J. A. McLeod of the Bank of Nova Scotia. They reviewed the disposal of last year’s wheat crop and financing the 1930 crop, noting no concrete conclusions and that the talk was routine with no public statements.
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Toronto
John Bracken
Manitoba
J. E. Brownlee
Alberta
J. A. McLeod
Bank of Nova Scotia
Canadian Bank
Bracken
McLeod
Brownlee
Kers’ Association
West
Banks of Canada to Carry Unsold 1929 Crop
Canadian banks promised to carry the unsold balance of the 1929 wheat crop. Premier Bracken of Manitoba said no new guarantees for the Wheat Pool are anticipated and that banks will continue carrying the 1929 crop balance as before July 31, with Pool officials present at the conference.
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Banks of Canada
Toronto
Aug. C
Can. Press
John Backen
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Bracken
Prairie Provinces
Medicine Hat Athletes Shine at Lethbridge Meet
In the Junior Olympic sports event at Lethbridge on August 6, Medicine Hat athletes swept prizes with Koculyn winning three firsts in three starts while Pickard and Mona Wade earned thirds and Richard Wade one second. More events were scheduled to follow.
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Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Koculyn
Pickard
Mona Wade
Richard Wade
Unclear Weather Forecast Fragment from Tempe
Fragment shows temperatures around 96 in Tempe with a warm day reading 54 appearing later. Unreadable context limits precise forecast details.
Sudbury Rooming House Fire Claims Two Victims
A morning fire in Sudbury Ontario destroyed a rooming house on Station Street. The blaze began around four o'clock and spread from the newer wing to the older section, resulting in two fatalities. Fire officials attributed the rapid spread to the building’s constricted structure and wind conditions from the Montreal road area.
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Sudbury
Rooming
Station Street
Bang
J. Prairies
Montreal
Arnold
Arthur's Kepala and others overcome by fire at Sidbury blaze
Franco American worker Arthur's Kepala and several others were overcome by smoke in a Sidbury lamps plant fire. Firemen revived Kepala with a pulimeter while Robt Milmoure was badly cut leaping through a window. Vin Gary and another worker suffered burns during the escape.
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Arthur’ Kepala
Sidbury
Milmoure
Vin
Gary
Bennett prepares to form Canadian government and unemployment session
Ottawa reports indicate September 2 as a likely opening for Parliament to address unemployment. Writs for ministers chosen by Premier-elect N. Bennett may be issued soon as a new Conservative administration takes office. Observers expect Bennett to become Prime Minister and announce cabinet after a Government House swearing in. Ministers from Stevens Gordon and Ernst travel to Ottawa. Mackenzie King era nears its end.
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Ine
Ottawa
Perliament
N. Bennett
Bennett
Canada
Chiertain
Government House
Honor. Stevens
Ihe Vencouver
W. A
Mackenzie King
Privy Council Chamber
T. A. Crerar
Knigtecaf
Ie Quillisians
Frantigerpea
Will Oak
No Rains Missed by Western Farmers Amid Heat Wave
Winnipeg reports a dry spell with no rain in sight as heat and dry winds scorch Manitoba plains and prairies. Farmers fear drought damage to crops while grain futures rise, with prices topping a dollar per bushel in many areas over the past week.
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Winnipeg
Western Plains
Manitoba
Prairies
Fish and Game Protective Association Meeting
A short executive meeting of the Fish and Game Protective Association will be held at 7 o clock this evening in The News office.
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Fish and Game Protective Association
N Ws
Bo plang appoints Mr B Phillips amid elevator incident
A report notes Mr B Phillips of Bo plang was recently appointed while an elevator mishap occurred. A call to the elevator operator led to J W Medicine removing an injured party. The event is described with limited clear details and local names.
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B. Phillips
Bo Plang
Fana
Ogilvie Elevator
J. W
Ain Onsratien
Ain Onsratien Reas Ouritt: Necessa
Seni
Despatches Report Fatal Affray in Spain Holiday Gathering
Despatches from Sghtidga-Ce taneca say five persons were killed and twenty wounded in an affray at a religious holiday gathering. The incident occurred amid tensions reported by local authorities and travelers.
Premiers Bracken and Brownlee Meet in Toronto
Premier John Bracken of Manitoba and Premier John E Brownlee of Alberta arrived in Toronto for a conference with A J McPhail president of the Saskatchewan Operative Producers Association and George MacIvor general sales manager of the Canadian Wheat Pool. They discussed the conference situation and indicated there would be much worth reporting.
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Toronto
John Bracken
Manitoba
John E. Brownlee
Alberta
A. J McPhail
Kytchewan Operative Oe Producers Association
George
Mac Ivor
Canadian Wheat Pool
Jemier
Brownlee Gdmit
Faut
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Doukhobors
Lowes
Nipigon, Ont
Prospector
Sask
Lord Francis
Lord Francis” Duprez
Bombay
India
Ry. Fi
NEW. Os
Fish and Game Ass
Thelma
Delmas Hall
Fred “Go-Gettars
Ben Johnson
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