Deadly storm hits British Isles leaves trails of damage
Storms across the British Isles killed at least three people and caused extensive damage. Hail the size of hazelnuts lashed northern London and Yorkshire, with two feet of snow reported in parts of Yorkshire. A later report notes a fatal lightning strike near Tugby and a textile mill fire at Macclesfield, plus widespread flooding around Manchester.
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Yorkshire
London
Cheshire
C.P
British Isles
East Yorkshire
Leicestershire
Norfolk
Croydon
C.p.havas
England
Tugby
Macclesfield
Manchester
Southern Alberta Grows Higher Quality Wheat
A survey reports Alberta's highest quality wheat comes from the region north of the Montana border and south and east of a line through Pincher Creek Carstairs Bruce Vermilion to the Saskatchewan boundary. The study by Dr K W Neatby and Dr A G McCalla examined 1936 1937 crops and cereal quality in Alberta.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Montana
Pincher Creek
Carstairs
Bruce and
Vermilion
Saskatchewan
K. W. Neatby
University of Alberta Field Crops Department
A. G. McCalla
National Research Council
Act of Mercy Allows 11-Year-Old Gerard Richard to Enter Canada
Ottawa wired entry permission for Gerard Richard an 11 year old United States born child of Canadian parents to join them as a resident after his deported family left Gardner Massachusetts. His parents Mr and Mrs Maxime Richard and sister Rozelle 6 were deported for illegal entry and Gerard was initially refused entry until support could be guaranteed.
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Ottawa
C.P
Immigration Department
Canada
Gerard Richard
United States
Gerard
Veteran BC Rail Engineer W H Evans Dead at St Pauls
Vancouver memorial notes W H Bill Evans veteran locomotive engineer and Port Moody first CP trans continental train conductor. He joined CP in 1881 and served 46 years including road foreman and division master mechanic roles. He remained active in the Pioneer Association and led 1930 as president.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Canadian Pacific Railway
W. H
Bill” Evans
St Paul's Hospital
Billy
Aallet
Port Meady
Pacific Coast
Billy Meags
Railway
Port Moody
Canadian Pacific
Evans
Winnipeg
B. C. Atract
Pioneer Association
Alberta Liberal Convention Planned For Fall
Robert Barrowman president of the Alberta Liberal Association said federal constituency conventions would be held in Alberta this fall with Prime Minister King reportedly to visit the west in late September or early October delivering two addresses in each province.
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Lethbridge
C.P
Robert Barrowman
Alberta Liberal Association
Calgary
J. G. Gardiner
Alberta
King
West
Nazis Aim at Vast Spy Network in United States
John Metcalfe, a German-born investigator for the U S House committee on un American activities, testified that the Nazi movement seeks a wide spy network and a strong sabotage system in the United States to elevate the German American Bund, citing Hans Luther’s son’s death for non cooperation.
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Washington
United States
John Meetcalfe
U. S
House of Representatives
Bund
Hans Luther
Metcalfe
Gangster execution shocks Chicago with new death toll
In Chicago on August 13 Joseph Laporte age 24 was shot five times through the head in a gangster style killing. His death adds to a grisly tally that has claimed eight victims in seven days.
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Chicago
C.P
Joseph Laporte
Trouble Arises Between Italy and France
Paris reports a near closure of the French Italian frontier as France retaliates against Italy suspending passport deliveries. French officials restrict travel for French citizens to Italy and strengthen frontier patrols along the line separating France, Italy and Germany.
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Italy
France
Paris
C.P
Interior Ministry
Germany
Alberta Duck Sanctuary Discussed in Alta Plans
Alberta government officials and T. C. Main of Winnipeg, Ducks Unlimited, anticipate an early election on a provincial duck sanctuary. Likely steps include raising water levels and fencing. Five sites under consideration: Cooking Lake forest reserve, Grizzly Bear lake north of Vermilion, Low Water lake, Ministik lake, and a lake north of Medicine Hat.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
T. C. Main
Winnipeg
Ducks Unlimited
Cooking Lake
Medicine Hat
Medicine Hatters Help Open Redcliff Pool Ceremony
Redcliff citizens and Medicine Hat visitors celebrated the official pool opening amid a fully community funded project. Leaders praised volunteer labor and materials, while Mr. G H Worts led events with C Barr and judges on hand. Comedians from Medicine Hat entertained as divers impressed, prizes returned by Hugh and Glenn Pushic drew applause.
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Redcliff
Medicinny Hat
C. '. Hall
Langton
J. C .Mackenzie
Idbor
Medicine Hat
Rine Elyle
G H. Worts
C. Barr
Trace
CG. T. Hall
Dr. L. Lewis
al Middleton
M. L. Moore
Imore
Worts
Hugh
Glenn Pushic
Queen Mary Sets Atlantic Record For Daily Distance At Sea
The Queen Mary established a new record by traveling 730 miles between noon Thursday and noon Friday, averaging 31.74 knots. The previous mark was 728 miles by the Normandie at 31.65 knots.
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New York
Liberal leader vows four candidate slate for Alberta race
At High River rally E L Gray announced every constituency would have a Liberal or ally with a definite program. He pledged road revenue earmarking for roads and a reduced legislature to 48 members. Gray criticized Social Credit and promised later in the year a plain statement on debt relief drought and interest charges.
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High River
Alberta
E. L. Gray
George Riley
High River Liberal Association
Gray
J. J. Bowlen
M.L.A
Calvary
Carroll Convicted in Death Tour Murder Case
Francis M. Carroll a former deputy sheriff was found guilty of first degree murder in the garroting death of Dr. James G. Littlefield in South Paris Missouri. The verdict after six hours deliberation carries a life imprisonment sentence. Paul N. Dwyer already serves life for the physician's wife Lydia Littlefield's murder.
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Paris
Francis M. Carroll
James G. Littlefield
Paul N. Dwyer
Dwyer
Carrol
Barbara
Lydia
Franco Ensures Swift Reply on Volunteers Withdraw Plan
London dispatch says General Franco assured the British foreign office of a reply to the plan for withdrawing foreign volunteers from Spain in a few days. He also agreed to pay compensation for British ships sunk if the attack is proven deliberate. A joint British and insurgent naval officer commission is created to probe the Union Jack bombing.
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London
C.P
Franco
Foreign Office
Spain
Brooks Labor Day Rodeo Planned By Board Of Trade
Brooks plans a Labor Day rodeo on Sept. 5 with Walter Peake as head of the event. Prizes are provided for stampede events and races, plus garden and field exhibits. An evening program is expected after a day of sport and entertainment.
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Brooks
Brooks Board of Trade
Walter Peake
Germany to Mobilize Reserves for September War Games
Berlin reports mass mobilization as Germany readies for September operations. Reservists from 1934 35 36 classes and Landwehr veterans may join new divisions. Plans call for sectional maneuvers with high readiness across regular and reserve units. Continued details expected on page five.
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Havas
Praha Today
Czechoslovakia
National Defence Council
Berlin
Germany
Landwehr
Deutsche Wehr
German Defence
France
Italy
British Tory Leader Surveys Empire Migration in Western Canada
Brig. Gen Sir Henry Page Croft along with aides travels through British Columbia from Kamloops to 100 Mile House to study Empire migration prospects. He cites broad support in the British House of Commons and notes Prime Minister Chamberlain’s interest in settlement with Canada. He stresses need for a coordinated plan with Canada and warns against undue Canadian risks due to unemployment.
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Kamloops
B.C
Henry Page Croft
British House of Commons
British Columbia
R. S. Dalgieish
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Michael Croft
Henry
M. L. Hornby
Lethbridge
Sir Henry
Quebec
Banff
de Windermere Valley
House of Commons
Dominions
Chamberlain
Kamloops Board of Trade and
Home
Canada
Shanghai violence marks first anniversary clashes
United States marines swept Shanghai on the first anniversary of fighting in the metropolis amid widespread disorder. Japanese authorities called the marine incident grave as three Japanese soldiers surrendered their guns after demands to lower their flag. Chinese casualties reported with several killed and many injured in bombings and disorders.
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Shanghai
C.P
United States
Defence
Renee Dere
Plane Crash Kills 11 in Germany Kehl Area
Reports say a Czechoslovakian airliner from Praha to Strasbourg struck a mountain in heavy fog east of Kehl Germany. Eleven dead and five seriously injured as the plane went down in the Rhineland region.
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Strasbourg
France
Kehl
Germany
Praha
Paris
Rhineland
Felixstone
Eng
C.P
Royal Air Force
Air Force
Banff Springs Golf Course Names Mental Hazards Holes
Banff Springs Hotel hosts the Prince of Wales Willingdon Cup golf week at Banff, Alberta. The 6625 yard course features holes with names like Windy, Gibraltar, Hoodoo and Jinx, with a standout 7 yard carry over the Spire River from a cliff tee to the fairway.
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Banff Springs
Prince of
Golf Week
Gibraltar
Othard
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