Edmonton Chamber Demands Dominion Action on Prosperity Certificates
The Edmonton chamber of commerce urged Prime Minister Mackenzie King to stop Alberta's prosperity certificates, calling them a breach of federal currency control. The telegram cites legal tender concerns and asks for protection against Edmonton retaining relief funds in stamped scrip amid ongoing circulation.
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King
Ottawa
C.P
Mackenzie King
Chamber of Commerce of
Edmonton
Dominion
Alberta
Justice Department
Chamber of Commerce
GOP
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Glenwright
The
Chamber
Alra
Chamber Gigo
Bouivuene
End to the Red spectre urged by Nazi papers in Berlin
Berlin hosts last night saw Nazi voices call for collective action by European powers to end the Red spectre in Spain. Goering’s Nation newspaper demanded international action while denouncing the Madrid regime and citing Soviet and French criticism. Germany prepared naval moves and diplomatic protests amid reported executions in Barcelona.
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Wade Werner
Associated Press
Berlin
A.R
Eile
Nazi Germany
Spain
Adolfer
Sis
Crman
Hermann Goering
Goering
Europe
Russia
France
Wen
Madrid
Opening Scottish league results headline
Opening league fixtures report scores across divisions with Arbroath, St Mirren, Hearts, Rangers, Ayr United, and Raith Rovers among others posting wins. Notable tallies include Dundee United 4 and Morton 6, plus several drawless finishes across locations.
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Glasuqw
Cabie
Arbroath
Glyde
Tic
St. Jobhetyne
Bie
Rangery
Infermline
Hearts Walkirk
Hamilton Acad
Hivernians
Aberdeen
Motherweil
Queens Park
Forest Fire Advances in Crows Nest Reserve Alberta
In Alberta's Crows Nest reserve hot weather strong winds and dewless nights fueled fires spreading toward Cole Creek and mining camps while Banff National Park fires remained largely under control. In Duluth several farm families fled as fires advanced threatening Markham and Palo about fifty miles north with dozens of structures destroyed.
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Calgary
Crows Nest Reserve
Alberta
Carsbondale
Cole
Banff National Park
Duluth
Markham
Palo
Here
City jobless strike over relief voucher system in Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat workers on relief went on strike early Saturday, rejecting the new voucher system that replaces the cash relief payments. The cash method paid monthly wages based on children, while the voucher plan offers food grants and store credits with free medical aid and drugs when needed. The dispute centers on costs and monthly support, with council to meet next week to decide relief policy.
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Medicine Hat
Alberta
Relief Office
Missing Scrip Delays Prosperity Bond Stamps Reach
Prosperity bonds destined for road project workers in Medicine Hat were still missing at noon despite government announcements that the first supply had been sent to each riding from Edmonton on Wednesday. Foremen on the Hilda Schuler and Hat-Wikwater jobs reported no stamped scrip deliveries or pay since July 6. R. H. Kent, agent for stamp sales, said he had sold all but 380 of his 2,000 stamps and ordered 2,000 more.
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Medicine Hat
Edmonton
Hilda-Schuler
Hilda Schuler
Sir Herbert Marler Passes Edmonton En Route to Jasper Park
Sir Herbert Marler, newly appointed Canadian minister to Washington, traveled via Edmonton on his way to Jasper Park, presenting the latest diplomatic posting news.
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Sir Herbert Marler
Washington
Edmonton
Jasper Park
Premier Aberhart pledges to cut mortgage burden in Alberta
In a mass meeting near Edmonton the Premier stated the government would push to reduce mortgage indebtedness and seek interest free loans, urging citizens to show support with a simple sign. He attacked dissident voices within Social Credit and promised action between September and November.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
Aberhart
Social Credit
Thosh Ie
Coats
W. A. Fallon
Ansley Elected Alberta Representative to CTF Executive
Saskatoon August 8 E C Ansley of Medicine Hat was chosen Alberta representative on the national executive of the Canadian Teachers Federation at the annual conference. J R Mitchell of Vancouver was elected president.
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Saskatoon
C.P
E. C. Ansley
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Canadian Teachers’ Federation
J. R. Mitchell
Vancouver
Gleichen Leads Alberta Wheat Crop With 15 Bushels Per Acre
Reports from Canadian Pacific offices show southern Alberta yields improving slightly with Gleichen averaging 15 bushels per acre and grading No 3 Northern Standard. Irrigated areas toward Lethbridge also average 15 bushels, while No 1 Northern and No 1 hard prime grades remain rare.
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Alberta
Canadian Pacific General Offices
Gleichen
Standard
Shackleton
Arbon
Lethbridge
Retailers to discuss covenant conference at Sylvan Lake
Alberta provincial executive of the Retail Merchants' Association of Canada will meet at Sylvan Lake on Monday August 17 to discuss terms of the retailers' covenant. President H. Forster announced that Alberta merchants, members or not, will be welcomed and encouraged to attend if possible.
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Alberta
Retail, Merchants’ Association of Canada
Sylvan Lake
Sovenant
W. Forster
RMA
Mr. Forster
Finland to Receive German Airfields Says Pravda
Pravda reports on the Soviet frontier claim that Germany is building new airdromes for Finland. The Communist paper says Finland has 40 airfields ready for twice as many planes and plans to place them at German aviation disposal.
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Moscow
Finland
Pravda
Communist Party
Sincerity of Step Questioned in Edmonton Scrip Debate
Premier Aberhart dismisses Edmonton Chamber of Commerce protests against Prosperity Certificates. He argues the stamp scrip funds relief for the needy and notes protests over legality ignore relief tickets already in use. The chamber’s opposition is attributed to motives beyond legality.
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Edmonton
Aug
Aberhart
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Gues
Alberti summer schools end with record attendance
ISDMONTON Aug 8 The Alberti department of education summer schools closed Friday after five weeks of study. About 2,300 teachers attended and roughly 1,900 students completed courses today. Remaining attendees under the University of Alberta directive will stay one more week.
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Isdmonton
C.P
Alberti Department of Education
University of Alberta
Canadian relay quartet falls short in Berlin Olympic trial
A Canadian four split the Olympic 400 metre relay final finishing second to Germany as Gerd Hortberger surged to close a gap and edge Vancouver's Howie McPhee by a foot. The United States led by Jesse Owens won their trial in 40 seconds and set an Olympic record as Helen Stephens anchored Canada to second place in 47.1 seconds.
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Berlin
C.P
Gerd Hortberger
Canada
Howie McPhee
Vancouver
Maple Leaf Weavers
United States
Jesse Owens
United’ States
Helén Stephens
Congressman Zioncheck Dies After Fall at Arctic Club
A.P. reports U.S. Representative Marion Zioncheck was killed in a fall from his fifth floor Arctic Club room in Seattle. His wife Mrs. Zioncheck was present and collapsed, later hospitalized. Coroner Mittlestadt indicated preliminary findings point to self-inflicted death with little doubt.
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Seattle
A.P
the Post-intelligencer
U.S
Marion A. Zioncheck
Arctic Club
Bus Upset Near Fernie Injures Three Passengers
Three passengers and the driver were shaken up when a westbound Greyhound bus rolled over three miles east of Fernie British Columbia. Bernice Bayer 14 Vegreville Alberta suffered a severed left arm shock and loss of blood. Gertude Imeson Edmonton endured shock a cut ear and shoulder strain. Tom Uphill Fernie MLA received a cut ear bruised hip and chest. Bayer and Imeson hospitalized. Bert Wilson Fernie driver assisted in rescue.
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Fernie
B.C
C.P
Bas
Here
Bernice Bayer
Vegreville
Alto
Gertrude Imeson
Edmonton
Miss Bayer
Imeson
Tom Uphill
M.L.A
Bert Wilson
Fire destroys garage after rubbish blaze in back lane
A rubbish fire in a back lane sparked by unknown causes ignited the nearby garage behind J Bailey at 328 White Street. The blaze started at noon and nearly gutted the structure. exact garage details were unavailable at press time.
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J. Bailey
White ‘Street
Calgary Ends Dry Spelling With Drenching Rain
Calgary and district were drenched last night ending a 52 day dry spell. The rain began late and total moisture measured 2.8 inches, a significant shift noted by the weatherman as more than a trace.
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Calgary
C.P
Montreal taxi strike disrupts travel as drivers protest fees
In Montreal a general walkout by over 1,000 Diamond Taxi drivers pressures fares from 38.75 to 25 a month. Independent cabbies threaten to join, using streetcars and horse-taxis as travellers walk between stations and hotels amid picket patrols. The first day passed without violence.
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Montreal
C.P
Diamond Taxicab Associated
Shirley Temple May Be Made Indian Princess in Vancouver
Shirley Temple may be inducted as a real Indian princess in Vancouver after arrival from Victoria on the Moltay. Mayor G G McGeer, recently named a chief of the Capitano Indian tribe, aims to arrange a ceremony in Stanley Park for the idol to join the tribe.
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Vancouver
Shirley Temple
Victoria
Moltay
Stanley Park
Location of the Empress Highway 2
A meeting between Misael, the district engineer, Medicine Hat district officials, and the highways committee of the Chamber of Commerce discussed routing the Empress highway from Medicine Hat. They agreed the road should go via Rose Glen and a meeting is set for next Saturday the 15th to finalize the location north of Rose Glen with Gardner to attend.
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Misael Nér
Medicine Hat
Chamber of Commerce
Empress
Medicine ‘Hat
Rose Glen
Roe
Glen At
Whigh
Medicine Hatcht
Question of neutrality still an issue in Paris report
Paris August 8 CP The Frerith cabinet reaffirmed its absolute neutrality in Spain after a report that Germany accepted a hands off international agreement. Berlin diplomats cited a principle with the French neutrality stance as the British press floated an international patrol idea. In Madrid the government hailed new Leftist victories as Loyalists claimed gains around Huesca and Badajoz, while rebels faced losses.
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Paris
Frerith
Spain
Germany
Hitler
Berlin
Eldsed
Ain
London
AL Madrid
Armly
Huesca
Ghadaytama
Ih Soupsreatses
Badajoz
Shot By Father Radway In Alta Hospital Recovery
A report from Alta indicates John Stogan, age 4, was recovering in a hospital after being struck by a stray bullet while his herd was near town. The incident occurred Aug 8 and involved a misfired shot from a father named Radway.
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Radway
Alta
C.P
John Stogan
Miles
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