Ten Thousand Tribesmen Threaten Peshawar Front
Afridi lashkar forces, about 10 000 tribesmen, move toward Peshawar from the Bara valley. British troops exchange contact and bombers stand by as city gates are shut and residents told to stay indoors. Royal Air Force scouts report tribal movements.
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Peshawar
Northwest Frontier Province
India
Lashiar
Bara Valley
Warachi
Sukkur
A.P
Royal Air Force
Braddock Refuses to Rise for Royal Toast
City Councillor John Braddock refuses to stand for the royal toast, saying he supports consistency and will not stand with colleagues to honor the King. He notes England is a free country and will remain seated during meetings.
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Liverpool
John Braddock
Braddock
England
Bradcock
Everyon
Major Weir Sworn In as Agriculture Minister
Ottawa reports Robert Weir member-elect for Melfort Saskatchewan was sworn in at Government House shortly after 1 PM as Minister of Agriculture in the new Conservative Cabinet. Viscount Willingdon Premier Bennett and Clerk E J Lemaire attended. Weir arrived from the West earlier today.
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Ottawa
C.P
Robert Weir
Melfort, Sask
Government House
Viscount Willingdon
Bennett
E. J. Lemaire
Privy Council
Major Weir
First 1920 wheat arrives at Winnifred elevators
The Roy Colthrope, Fred Penny, A Egan, and Swenanunison farms bring the first 1920 wheat to Winnifred elevators on August 6. Grading is excellent with No 1 and No 2 Northern wheat, kernels large and weighing 60 and 63 pounds per bushel. Harvest prospects vary by field with yield estimates from 5 to 8 bushels per acre and cheap labor this year.
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Winnifred
Roy Colthrope
Fred Penny
A. Egan
A. Swenanunison
Fixed Calendar Favored Over in Japan
Victoria B C August 7 Confident that Japan will prove sympathetic to the arm g of the Fixed Calendar League in advocating a fixed world wide calendar of 18 months of 28 days each. Moses B Cotsworth director of the Fixed Calendar League left here for the Orient aboard the Empress of Canada. Japanese business men will support efforts and it will simplify business relations between countries and eliminate confusion caused by the present system.
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Victoria
B.C
Japan
Moses B. Cotsworth
I.C.A
Aday
Orient
Canadian Pacific
Canada
Cotsworth
Cooler West Rides Into West Yet Ontario Warm
Winnipeg reports a drop in temperatures across the prairie helping melt the sun baked heat. Provinces see moderate weather but notes of continued heat elsewhere with needed rain. Toronto forecast promises “decidedly warm” conditions today with possible heat thunderstorms as a brief relief.
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Winnipeg
C.P
Toronto
New Dominion Cabinet List Ottawa Aug 7
The new Canadian cabinet list issued in Ottawa on August 7 by C P outlines precedence with Prime Minister Bennett as president of the Privy Council and external affairs minister. Other ministers include Pettey fisheries labor, Robertson labor, Hugh Thrie justice, Ryerson trade and commerce, MacDonald relations, Sauve postmaster general, MacLaren pensions health, Stewart public works, Gahan state, Suthorland national defence, Durant marine, Murphy interior Indian affairs, Dupre solicitor, Gordon immigration mines, and Weir agriculture.
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Ottawa
C.P
Bennett
Bunaff
Li Ae
Pettey
K.C
Bastil Autortfolio
Hodea
Gideon Robertson
Labor
Hugh
G Thrie
Justice
Arens
Rade and
R, Pear
Ryokan
J. A. MacDonald
Arthur Sauve
Murray MacLaren
H.A. Stewart
C. NM. Gahan
D. M. ‘Suthorlahd
Miniapae
Alfred Duranipau
Narine
Thomas. G. Murphy
Interior
Indian Affairs
Maurice Dupre
W. A. Gordon
Immigration and Colonization
Mines
Robert Weir
Agriculture
Local Trap Shooters Shine at Winnipeg Meet
Mastrs Lloys Bracken and VW McKenzie of Medicine Hat posted strong scores at the Manitoba and Saskatchewan Trap Shooting Association tournament in Winnipeg this week. Bracken placed second in B class singles with 95 and took Shaunavon Trophy second with 48 of 50, while winning the doubles with 43 of 50. McKenzie scored 90 in singles and 45 of 50 in Shaunavon contest.
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Mastrs
Lloys Bracken
Mckenzie
Medicine Hat
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
Bracken
Birth Control Not Condemned At Lambeth
London reports the Lambeth Conference bishops will not harshly condemn birth control. They urge mild deprecation of contraceptives and say they have no place in a perfect Christian marriage while avoiding any further condemnation. Lord Dawson of Penn supports the stance as a victory for medical opinion.
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London
Lambeth Conference
Daily Herald
Lord Dawson of
Penn
Detroit police name five slayers in Buckley case
Detroit police identified five men as involved in the killing of Gerald Buckley, a political radio commentator. The suspects are Angelo Livecchi, Thomas Licavili, Fred Fivino, Mee Morgany, and Frank Camerata, all described as gangsters. Livecchi is accused of identifying Buckley to the killers and was docked for strangement on a murder charge.
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Detroit
Mich
Gerald
Jerry) Buckley
Angelo Livecchi
Buckley
Thomas Licavili
Ed Fivzino
Mee Morgany
Frank Camerata
Dorion Elected Over Lavigueur in Notre Dame District
An official recount in Port No. 2 Notre Dame des Laurentides, presided by Chief Justice Sir Francois Le Mejor, shows Charles N Dorion K C Conservative elected to Parliament from Quebec County, defeating H E Lavigueur Liberal and F X Galibois Independent by a 47 vote margin over Cel La vigueur.
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Quebec
Notre Dame Des Laurentides
Francois Lemieux
Charles N
Dorior
K.C
Quebec County
H. E. Lavigueur
F. X. Galibois
Mr. Dorion
Cel. Lavigueur
Med Hat Welcomes New CPR Superintendent George J. Fox
George J. Fox, appointed superintendent of the Medicine Hat division of the Canadian Pacific Railway, has a long service record from Montreal to Edmonton. He arrives with a Westward career path including Winnipeg Saskatoon Swift Current Fort William and Calgary, praised as a popular efficient leader. Fox and his wife plan to move to Medicine Hat with their three children and will reside at the Company residence on North Railway Street.
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George J. Fox
Medicine Hat
Canadian Pacific Railway
Herm
Montreal
P. Fox
Mental Tramways Company
George F Fox
Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Swift Current
Fox
Fort William
Winniper
Schribber
Ontario
Calgary
Edmonton
Kdmonton
Fdmonton Club
Red Cross Society
Eons Hat
Drought Worsens Across Regions With Relief Plans Under Way
The Washington drought reports through Secretary Hyde show gloom despite relief efforts. Observers warn the drought may not end soon and breaks across many places are unlikely within weeks. Heat persists in Chicago and eastern states, with heavy damage to corn and pasture and rising temperatures.
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Washington, D.C
A.P
Washington
Hyde
J. B. Kincer
Division of Agricultural Meteorology
By-elections Writs Issued After New Conservative Cabinet
Ottawa Aug 8 writs for by elections were issued after the new Conservative Cabinet convened. Nomination day on Aug 2 Sept 2 polling for 10 constituencies with two week gap in five ridings. Premier Bennett announced the writs and a aims to convene Parliament earliest possible. Hon H H Stevens to run in East Kootenay with M D McLean resigning to make way. Five constituencies require a two week gap. members listed.
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Ottawa
E. N. Rhodes
Nova Scotia
R. B. Bennett
Rhodes
H. H. Stevens
Vancouver Centre
East Kootenay
M. D. McLean
Mr. Stevens
H. WH. Stevens
Fort. William
R. J. Manion
Neepawa
Man
T G Murphy
South Timiskaming
A.gorden
Melfort
Sask
Robert Weir
Vats Ready for Cucumbers by Monday Next
A Winnipeg firm Reynaldsa-Moore and Co. reports cucumbers are ready for the vats and will be prepared by Monday afternoon to receive the harvest. Mr Huckvale sent word by airmail and a reply arrived at 11 am today at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Reynaldsa-Moore and Co
Winnipeg
Huckvale
Cys
Chamber of Commerce
Train Crash Sparks Fire Near Waldeck Injuring Crew
Moose Jaw residents report a collision early morning when a truck from Tomlinson Coastal Company struck a Canadian Pacific Railway coach near Waldeck. The ensuing gasoline fire scorched the engine and first coach. Engineer Foster and the fireman were injured.
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Moose Jaw
Auro
Sky Jr
Wei
Waldeck
Ely
Tomlinson Coasition Company
Canadian Pacific Railway
Foster
Hilda Crops Harvest Expected Yield at Field
The report notes Hilda crops harvesting at ground level with expected yields of 20 to 25 bushels per acre. Local figures anticipate strong production and stable conditions for the season.
Airport policy delay delays Archibald arrival
Calgary report notes City Council awaiting Archibald to discuss airport policy before changes. Accompanying him are Kile Leigh and Mr. Hard, plus local staff Homer. Weather and meteorology context referenced as part of the morning briefing.
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G Archibald
Deninten
Mornin
Calgary
Woatern
Anata Airways, Ltd
Hag Bolin
Archibald
Airprt
Ware
Kile Leigh
Hard’ Homer
Central Alberta and Peace River crops look stronger
Edmonton reports a sunny August boosting Central Alberta and Peace River crops. If harvest weather holds, yields may rise about 60 percent from last year, with 100 correspondents noting average wheat yields around 21 bushels versus 13 last year.
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Edmonton
Tao _ettan
Alberta
Peace River
Edmonton Journal
Mutiny Threat Rattles Hatkeow Defense
Report from August 8 describes a mutiny weakening Hatkeow defenses as Communist forces push closer. The large body near the Maas of eri approaches, heightening local tensions and signaling potential upheaval.
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Haukow
Hatkeow
Eri
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