Two British Ships Bombed Near Ichang
British and Japanese tensions flare as Japanese air raids destroy two Yangtze river steamers near Ichang. Three crewmen killed and four wounded, all victims Chinese except a Canadian. Britain protests to Japanese naval command in China waters. damage to Asiatic Petroleum Co. facilities reported.
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Shanghai
C.P
Tientsin
Honan
Yangtse
Ichang
H. J. Denyer
China
A.P
Asiatic Petroleum Company
Hankow
Reginald Vesey Holt
Great Britain
Koshiro
Roosevelt Unperturbed by House Revolt After Vacation
President Roosevelt remains confident Congress will pass most administration measures when it returns from vacation. Senate leader Barkley says the president is satisfied with Congress’s recent work and will push major goals including neutrality law revision and a lending program. A “press roots” campaign may be launched to sway public opinion and lawmakers.
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Washington
A.P
Roosevelt
United States
Senate
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Congress
Barkley
Commerce
Hopkins
House of Representatives
Alaska Steamer Depere Goes Aground in Fog at Wrangell Narrows
The Alaska Steamship Company freighter Depere ran aground at 6 30 a m in Wrangell Narrows near Prowlh Rock after striking a lighthouse beacon. Captain Henry Burns beached her to prevent sinking. all 31 crew members were unharmed. The 20 foot freighter, built in Oakland in 1920 and carrying lumber and general cargo, was en route from Ketchikan to Juneau after leaving Seattle August 2.
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Ketchikan
Alaska
Wrangell Narrows
Alaska Steamship Company
Depere
Prowlh Rock
Henry Burns
Juneau
Seattle
United States Lighthouse Service
Frederick Sound
Chatham Strait
Empire unity urged for Canadian Jews by Bronfman
Samuel Bronfman, national president of the Canadian Jewish Congress, told the western division in Calgary that unity among Canadian Jews is vital to build national solidarity. He urged Jews to see themselves as Canadians first and praised the British Empire for fair treatment of diverse groups, warning that democracies protect minority rights and thatWithout it, destruction looms.
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Calgary
C.P
Samuel Bronfman
Montreal
Canadian Jewish Congress
Congress
Canada
Czech General Jan Syrovy Named Education Ministry Official
General Jan Syrovy, a Czech military hero who served as premier shortly before Germany annexed the Sudetenland, was appointed an official in the education ministry.
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Jan Syrovy
Sudetenland
Refugee Party Travels Through Sudbury En Route to Alberta
A group of 20 refugees from Germany and Czechoslovakia, six families, passed through Sudbury on their way to Peace River district in northern Alberta to take up farming. The group was led by a 52 year old physician and former Reichstag member who declined to name himself, citing fear of the German secret police. He said he lost his Reichstag seat after the Reichstag fire and that though a doctor he is a farmer at heart.
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Sudbury
Ont
C.P
Germany
Czecho-Slovakia
Peace River
Alberta
Reichstag
Ranching Industry Survey Aims for 1940 Start
The Short Grass Growers' Association announces a government backed study led by Graham Anderson to assess ranching costs and history. The team will visit Alberta and Wyoming, with a goal to complete by year end and implement 1940 recommendations. Directors may appoint advisory boards. information will be kept confidential and facts guide the final report.
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Short Grass Growers’ Association
Graham Anderson
Tanner
Lands and Mines
J. G. Ross
R. P. Gilchrist
P. A. Minor
Medicine Hat
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Ana
Wyoming
Bowling Flash in Calgary Rivalry for Ram Say Trophy
Bowler Schneider Gallagher and Stout remain contenders for the Ram Say trophy at the provincial bowling tournament in Calgary. The trio volleys for top honors as teams compete across lanes with steady scores and strong finishes.
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Calgary
Schneider
Gallagher
Stout
Horticultural Society Calls Open Medicine Hat Meeting
Medicine Hat Horticultural Society schedules an open meeting for Tuesday at 8 o'clock. All money and unsold tickets must be returned to the secretary at that time.
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Horticultural Society
The
Medicine Hat Horticultural Society
London boys sail to Canada aboard Aurania tour
Fifty secondary school pupils depart London aboard the Aurania for a Canada education tour under the W. H. Rhodes Canada Educational Fund auspices.
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London
Canada
W. H. Rhodes
Caribou Arrives in New York to Open Airmail Service
The British flying boat Caribo arrived in Port Washington New York completing a two hour and twenty minute leg from Boucherville Quebec to inaugurate British trans Atlantic airmail operations. Earlier the Caribou touched down at Boucherville on the St. Lawrence River after a 33 hour voyage from Southampton England marking Britain's entry in the Atlantic air transport race.
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Port Washington
N.Y
A.P
Boucherville
Que
Montreal
C.P
Britain
St. Lawrence River
Southampton
England
E.D.T
Liberal Rally in Toronto Honors King Anniversary
Ottawa reports two major Liberal events this week. A Toronto rally tomorrow night will honor Prime Minister Mackenzie King’s 20th anniversary as leader, while Thursday will feature talks in Ottawa with federal and Quebec officials on relief work and related issues. The banquet Tuesday centers on anticipated election prospects and a possible new announcement.
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Ottawa
C.P
Toronto
Mackenzie King
National Party
Quebec
Premier Yields To Army Demands On Axis Pact
Tokyo Aug 7 Premier Kiichiro Hiranuma yielded to army pressure and convened principal ministers to discuss Japan’s adherence to the Italo German military alliance. War Minister Itagaki pressed for an immediate decision as cabinet ministers prepare to meet.
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Tokyo
C.P
Kiichiro Hiranuma
Seishiro Itagaki
Weekend Death Toll Across Canada Rises to 31
A weekend toll of 31 deaths was recorded across Canada from Friday through Sunday. Ontario reported 13 fatalities, New Brunswick four, Quebec three, Saskatchewan two, Manitoba three, and British Columbia two, with Alberta and Prince Edward Island not listed.
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Toronto
C.P
Canada
Alberta
Prince Edward Island
Ontario
New Brunswick
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
British Columbia
Sharp weekend weather swing shocks New England readers
A dramatic weekend weather shift sent temperatures from 97 degrees Saturday to near freezing by Sunday. West winds cooled values to 39 at night and a Sunday high of 60 to 61 with light rain totaling .03 inches at the airport. Frost damaged crops in Alberta including wheat beans corn and tomatoes with additional frost in the Lethbridge foothills.
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New England
Bassano
Shepherd
Erskine
Alta
C.P
Lethbridge
All Europe is On the March in Manoeuvers
Belgrade Aug 7 Southeastern Europe prepares for its largest peace-time maneuvers bringing six nations to war strength by autumn More than 2 000 000 men under arms by September Yugoslavia 340 000 Romania 550 000 Greece 260 000 Hungary 200 000 Bulgaria 290 000 Turkey 380 000 Italy Britain and Germany also field forces as fortifications and mobilizations accelerate across the region Reservists recalled and trained in Transylvania Dobruja and near the Turkish Greek Bulgarian borders Militaries clash over border and autonomy tensions while Romania Hungary and Bulgaria push fortifications and troop movements in the lead up to widespread drills
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Belgrade
C.P
Europe
Yugoslavia
Romania
Greece
Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Germany
Ok ii
Rumania
Great Britain
Transylvania
Dobruja
War Ministry
Dervish Hill
J B T Meeting Set At Assiniboia Hotel
The Medicine Hat Junior Board of Trade executive will meet at 7 30 Tuesday night in the Assiniboia hotel. Members other than the executive are urged to attend if convenient.
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Medicine Hat Junior Board of Trade
Assiniboia
Urey Woodson Dies In Owensboro At Age 79
Urey Woodson a former Owensboro newspaper publisher and former United States alien property custodian died in Owensboro Kentucky at age 79 after resigning recently from government post.
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Urey Woodson
Owensboro
C.P
United States
Britain mobilizes for vast two month defence manoeuvres
Britain readies land sea and air forces for two months of defence maneuvers as German and Italian troop movements alarm London observers. Reservists in Yugoslavia Romania Bulgaria Hungary Greece and Turkey join army and air corps centres for large scale exercises. Concurrently London seeks a tripower mutual aid pact with Moscow and Tokyo amid the Tientsin dispute talks. The British and French missions depart for Russia for military talks.
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London
C.P
Britain
Pomerania
Silesia
Moravia
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Eda
Yugoslavia
Romania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Greece
Turkey
United Kingdom
Chamberlain
Moscow
Tokyo
Tientsin
Russia
Forest Fire Threat Grows in Nelson Area
A large British Columbia blaze near Nelson requires 300 firefighters, has destroyed an unoccupied house, and threatens a store and a gasoline station at Blueberry. Officials suspect arson. strong winds and dry conditions push the danger, while cooler temperatures ease heat elsewhere.
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Nelson
B.C
C.P
British Columbia
Blueberry
Trail-Castlegar
Salmon Arm
iXamloops
Tappen
Gibraltar Hardens for War as Spain Stays Neutral
Gibraltar braces for all emergencies as Britain strengthens the rock fortress with modern artillery and air defenses. General Sir Edmund Tronside arrived Nov. 9 to govern and command, leaving Gibraltar ready to endure a siege with ample ammunition water and food, while Spain’s stance looms as the uncertain factor.
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Gibraltar
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Spain
Morocco
Africa
Edmund Tronside
Force to be Met With Force Marshal Smigly-Rydz Warns Crowd
In Krakow on August 7 Marshal Edward Smigly-Rydz declared Poland will resist any attempt to violate its rights. He urged readiness to defend Danzig as part of Poland, stating force will be met with force and that Poland will act in step with others who understand, amid protests over Danzig and economic ties.
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Smigly-Rydz
Krakow
Poland
Edward Smigly-Rydz
Danzig
Pilsudski Legion
Great
Britain
France
Peelang
Roland
Marshal Smigly-Rydz
Pilsudski
Smigly-Rydk
J. B. Hardy Accepts Edmonton Transfer
J B Hardy longtime Macdonalds Consolidated manager in Medicine Hat leaves for Edmonton tomorrow. He is succeeded by Seet Anderson, ex Fernie BC branch manager. Hardy began in 1981 from Vancouver and Edmonton where he served as assistant manager. He is active in Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Medicine Hat Lodge, and United Commercial Travellers.
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J. B. Hardy
Macdonald’s
Edmonton
Seeet Anderson
Fernie
B.C
Hardy
Vancouver
Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat, He and Mrs. Hardy Have Made A Wide Circle of Friends, Mr. Hardy
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Medicine Hat Lodge No. 2
United Commercial Travellers
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Slovakia
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Gsoshe
Mgana
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