United Resistance to Toryism Making in West Says Dunning
Pembroke Ontario August 10 Charles A Dunning former minister for railways and canals opened his Ontario tour by asserting the West is anti Tory and anti Meighen He noted Western Canada unity reducing three cornered fights and accused Conservatives of whispering campaigns while prosperity grows across the country
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Elephants on the lam prompt CPR alert and circus chaos
Crankbrook and Creston reports say five Sells Floto elephants escaped near Cranbrook. A Wichita flight was dispatched to help locate the herd roving Yakh to Cranbrook with crews alert for elephants on right of way. The circus later moved on to Spokane leaving several elephants at large.
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Edmonton
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Wheat futures rise on strong demand and cover gains
Winnipeg market closes higher across wheat futures with gains of 11-4 to 15-8. Dec and May advance to 140 1-2 and 145 1-4 while Oct touches 142 7-8. Coarse grains and flax firm with modest trade. pool sellers seen as fair. Cash grain activity remains small but prices hold firm.
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Winnipeg
Calgary Normal School gains two new teachers
Edmonton reports two new appointments to Calgary Normal school staffing. William J. Hay joins permanent staff for history and English, and Miss Christine W. Dyde will replace Miss Dickie on English duties during a year’s leave. Camrose Normal retains last year’s staff as both schools reopen September 21.
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Calgary Normal School
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Christine W. Dyde
Dickie
Camrose Normal School
Calgary
Alberta
Hay
Medicine Hat
Dyde
Mackenzie King in Edmonton Campaign Drive
Mackenzie King arrived in Edmonton to join the provincial campaign as Alberta eyes a three way race. Eight of sixteen seats are already contested by United Farmers of Alberta candidates with Lib era lists expected to grow. In Peace River DPD Kennedy faces Liberal and Conservative rivals including James A. Collins and J A. Clark.
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Baldy Robb
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Court fines for water rule breach and license plates
In this morning's police court Ole Dederer and Leo Bowe were fined for using water during prohibited hours. John Dick received thirty days for intoxication and G. Knight was fined five dollars without costs for operating a motor vehicle without license plates.
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Leo Bowe
John Dick
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Liberal leader discusses Crow's Nest rates and rail policy
W L Mackenzie King told a North Battleford audience that Crow's Nest freight rates were restored after Liberal power and claimed the move saved Western farmers millions. He urged public clarity on ministerial permanence for W A Black and criticized Meighen over railway policy and senate influence.
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Pencil dispute ends in concussion and arrest in Regina
In Regina on August 10 Herman Marquart, 18, lies semi conscious from a brain concussion after a street fight over a five cent pencil. A. Jasper, Labourer, is jailed on a charge of grievous bodily harm. Marquart is from 14 miles northeast of Lang working on a farm. Jasper’s father is a section crew member. Reported prognosis is recovery possible.
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Jingh Mclean
F. Schmiling
Meighen Speaking Engagement Here Called Off
The planned address by Hon. A. Meighen in Medicine Hall on August 7 is canceled due to a tour itinerary change. No new date has been set for his speech in this city.
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Conservaniv Association
Liberal Committee Rooms Opened
The Liberal Committee Rooms opened this morning in the Fraser store opposite the post office. Voters can obtain registration information by phone at 353 or by dropping in at the committee rooms.
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Jugo Slavia Demands Reparations for Raids
Begrade August 10. The official government organ Vreme says Jugo Slavia demands Bulgaria disband the Macedonian irregulars accused of raids across the Serbian border. They seek extradition of irregular leaders and compensation for gendarme dependents killed in the raids.
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Coal strike settlement rejected by British miners
London reports the national executive of the Miners Federation has rejected the leaders’ proposal for settling the coal strike after reviewing district voting returns. Weather noted as fair and cool.
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Tragic sandpit collapse kills three Herbert children
In Saskatchewan near Herbert, Lena Dick 12 Tina Dick 9 and Peter Dick 3 die when a sandpit cave collapses on the riverbank. The incident, described by Dr. B J Funk, occurs as the siblings led by Lena enter a deep cave. The family notes a premonition of disaster days earlier after the loss of a horse and the same location’s dangerous loose sand.
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Forest Fires Close Seven National Forests in West
Dry hot winds sweep Western Montana and Northern Idaho raising fire danger. Fires rage across multiple districts as weather hinders firefighters. Forest officials close seven national forests to all entry without permit due to the crisis.
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All Electors Must Register for Upcoming Election
Yesterday marked the first day to register voters with registrars W T Bannan S W Sprague and Mrs Farnsworth. Residents in each polling division must register by August 11 between 9 am and 9 pm. If absent, a employer or relative may apply. Voters cannot swear in on election day. District boundaries will be published in tomorrow's News.
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Attempt on Iraqi Prime Minister Injures Leader
In Baghdad on August 10 Sir Abdul Moulta in Beg Alsa Doun, premier of Irak, was wounded in an assassination attempt by a customs clerk named Himl. The premier was slashed on the cheek forehead and right arm and is progressing satisfactorily. The attacker was arrested and the motive cited as a fancied grievance.
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Longest-serving Canadian laundress dies at 104
Niagara Falls Ont Aug 10 Believed to be one of the oldest negro women in Canada Mrs James Matilda Parnell aged 104 died last night Up until a year ago she was active in her lifelong work as laundress.
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Edmonds Backs Clemenceau on War Debt Settlement
Baltimore August 10 R H Edmonds editor Manufacturers Record cable to Georges Clemenceau says millions of Americans agree with his letter to President Coolidge. He urges cancellation of Allied debt to France and argues repayment violates the golden rule and humanity.
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