Hopeful Attitude at The Hague Conference Adjourned
The Hague August 14 The financial committee adjourned to Saturday to allow delegates time to continue negotiations on deliveries and annuities as part payment of German reparations. Louis Loucheur and Venizelos spoke on the issue. It was hoped two days would help Britain and France reach common ground for reconciliation.
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Hague
Louis Loucheur
France
Venizelos
Greece
Philip Sowden
Striking Display of Ayrshire Cattle at Western Canada Expo
Vancouver Aug 13 A strong showing of Ayrshire cattle and notable dairy stock highlight the Canadian Pacific exhibition. J M McKay praises the Ayrshire entries led by Capt J C Dunwaters and notes outstanding Clydesdale horses. Holstein display from Strathmore Farm includes several champions and record milk performers.
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Vancouver
Canada
J. M. McKay
Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg
McKay
West
Regina
sSassatoon
Brandon
Calgary
J. C. Dunwaters
Fintry
B.C
Strathmore
Jersey House Hidden Treasure Reveals Queen Victoria Coins
In Jersey's St. Quen La Retraite house the Hubert family hid about 20,000 pounds in sovereigns and half sovereigns from Victoria's era. The cache, found after Mrs May Ann Hubert's effects were sold, included King Charles VI letters and Royal Court papers dating to 1320. Items were turned over to the Jersey Museum.
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London
C.P
la Retraite
St. Quen
Jersey
Channel Islands
Hubert
Haseen
May Ann Hubert
Charles VI
George Carteret
Carterets
Hank
Prince of Wales flies to France for weekend visit
The Prince of Wales, noted as one of the most air-minded of princes today, flew to France for a weekend on the continent. He will return to London by air on Tuesday.
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Prince of Wales
France
London
Pilot C E Troup Found After 9 Day Ordeal
Montreal August 14 Pilot C E Troup of Interprovincial Airways was found yesterday afternoon by a rescue plane after nine days of searching 200 miles north of Seven Islands Que He was forced down by engine trouble and suffered no ill effects He was flown back to Seven Islands Parts from the wrecked plane will be flown to the outpost and the craft brought back to Seven Islands
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Montreal
C. E. Troup
Interprovincial Airways
Seven Islands
Que
Apare
Hall Appears To Be Sure Of Election In Cumberland
In Tall y Prince Albert Aug 14 with eight of fifteen polls reported the election of D A Hall Liberal candidate in Cumberland deferred by election over John Seda Independent Conservative appeared certain today Eight polls give Hall 215 and Beda 25
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Beda
Nice
Prentice Reeds
Tall
Prince Albert
D. A. Hall
Cumberland
John S8eda
Halil
Inter Empire Trade Conference Mooted in Sherbrooke
Hon rank Carrel MSC urged an inter Empire trade conference to unite manufacturers and co operate to meet foreign invasion. He proposed barriers removal within the Empire educational propaganda to boost intra Empire buying and a staff of efficiency experts to gather plant data and surveys. He also suggested using industrial centre theatres for 20 minute talks on increased Empire trade.
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Sherbrooke
Que
Rank Carrel
M.sc
Sherbrooke Board of Trade
Notary Club
Carrell
Dominions
Empire
Carre
Carrel
Mack Sued Over Buffalo Times Sale Howl of 11750
Norman Fr. Mack former Buffalo Times publisher faces a $117,500 lawsuit filed yesterday in the county clerk’s office following the Scripps-Howard sale. Mack declined to comment on the pending action.
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Buffalo
Normian
Fr. Mack
The
Buffalo Times
Scripps-Howard Chain
Mack
Medicine Hat Opens First Air School Progressing Fast
The Medicine Hat Rutledge Air Service branch has launched the citys first flight school. Instructor Mr Clarke reports rapid progress as field improvements and a planned Imperial Oil service station enhance operations. Pupils grow, and aviation offers opportunity for skilled pilots. public vigilance is urged to protect equipment and park near field edges.
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Medicine Hat
Rutledge Air Service
Clarke
Aniwa
Imperial Oil Company
Rio Puerco Flood Sweeps San Acacia San Marcial
Aug 1 report from Albuquerque NM says San Acacia was washed away and San Marial inundated as Rio Puerco floods hit the area. Hundreds of livestock drowned and damages reach 100,900. No human fatalities reported. Aug 14 update notes San Marcial flooded with most adobe buildings collapsed and residents fleeing to hills.
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Albuquerdue
New Mexico
San Acacia
San Marial
Albuquerque
M. M
San Marcial
Rio Puerco
Japanese Airplane Falls Killing Eight Officers
Tokio report states seven general staff officers and a non commissioned officer died when a new bombing plane on an inspection flight crashed near Tokio. Among the dead were Major General Tsurei Aburo and Generals Fukioka Abe and Mariner Fukayama. Weather: warm with showers. 90 to 60.
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Tokio
Tsurei Aburo
Fukioka
Abe
Mariner Fukayama
Prohibition Officers Charge East Chicago Raid Arrests
In Hammond Indiana on August 14, 125 residents of East Chicago and Indian Harbor including R P Hale and James Regan were arrested by 25 Prohibition officers from Illinois and Indiana on warrants for violations and conspiracy to violate the Volstead Act. Seizures included liquor beer and alcohol with bootlegging accessories. 75 warrants remain to be served.
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Hammond
Ind
R. P. Hale
James Regan
East Chicago
Prohibition
Hisnois
Indiana
Indian Harbor
Mrs Louise Boyer Found Dead on Railway Bridge
Louise Boyer, 79, a long time resident and mother of two, was found dead on a city railway bridge this fore noon after being struck by a Crow train while attempting to cross back toward the city from Skunk Island. She had a prior accident nearby last November 1 and leaves two sons, Louis and Saul, in the city.
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Louise Boyer
Skunk Island
Beath
Boyer
Louis
Saul
Edmonton Records Surge in Driver Licensing
Up to Aug 13 a total of 110,198 motor vehicle licenses were issued, with 94,231 licenses issued to include that date. Officials estimate 175,000 licenses may be applied for, and police will check nonlicensed drivers. Revenue from licenses at 50 cents each amounts to 55,099, with hopes the year’s total reaches 100,000 if crops conditions improve.
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Edmonton
Edmund Trowbridge
Alberta
Chicago Bad Man Doody Captured Without a Shot
Willie Baby Face Doody, a feared West Side gunman and train robber, was taken yesterday after boasting he would never be captured. Witnesses identify him as a gang leader responsible for a recent Illinois Central heist and the assault on an elderly guard. In Detroit, Egypt plant quarantine methods were discussed by A Fawzy, a delegate from Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture, noting bans on sugar cane olives and dates.
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West Side
Chicago
Willie
Baby Face
Doody
Badlands
Detroit
Aug
A. &. Fawzy
Ministy of Agriculture of
Egypt
Faunzy
150 Forest Fires Rage in British Columbia Crisis Grows
Vancouver reports a critical forest fire situation as 150 fires burn across the province. Fire crews from Nelson and nearby areas are mobilized, with additional workers recruited as smoke blankets the southern interior. Firefighting efforts extend to Tunnel, Westbridge, and Campbell River on Vancouver Island, aided by aerial patrols and rain in some regions.
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Nelson and
District
Lower Mainland
Vancouver Island
Vancouver
Nelson
Oitler Grand
Tunnel
Grand Forks
Boundary District
Westbridge
Boundary Area
Sheep Creek
Campbell River
Thurston Bay
Duncan
Nanaimo
Wellington
Coal Centre
Alder
Fraser Valley
Gold Creek Valley
Golden Mars
Haney
Mission City
Winnipeg
Pacific Coast
Rainy River
Kenora
Manitoba
Edmonton Normal School Opens September Third
Edmonton officials announce the new 500000 normal school building on the University of Alberta campus will open Tuesday September 3. Classes will begin in Garneau and space in the south wing will be used for normal classes after opening while the principal G S Lord returns from Chicago.
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Iadmonton
University of Alberta
Whyte Avenue
Department of Education
Garneau School
Perren Baker
G. 8
Lord
Chicago
Amery Leads Alpine Climb Plan Near Banff Peak
Lieutenant Colonel Amery arrives in Banff with A. Wheeler and Edward Feuz to pursue a pack train ascent toward the Columbia ice fields. The expedition, aiming to name a peak after Amery, travels from Edmonton and Calgary with Swiss guide Feuz, cowman and climbers, seeking the first ascent in Canada’s Alberta British Columbia boundary region. The party discusses Canadian politics and the potential for reparations amid the expedition.
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Banff
Bitaf
Philip Snowden
Hague
Lie
Alexandra
Saskatchewan
Snowden
Amery
Ist
Ompan
A. QO. Wheeler
Hangrary
Urveyer
Alberta-British ‘Columbia
Edward Feuz
Lake,Louise
Lef
Cook
Pagker
Gays
Edmonton
Calgary
Monn Amery
Canada
Great Columbia
Byten
Wheeler
Gasoline Pipeline Blast Kills Four in California
A deadly explosion at a Shell facility in Wilmingdon California on August 14 killed four workers and injured several others. R. M. Ferguson died at the scene and John Biddle James and Jeremiah Allendie Leach were among the injured. The blast caused extensive damage and prompted hospital treatment for survivors.
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Wilmingdon
Calif
RE. M. Ferguson
John Biddle
James
Jeremiah ‘Allendie Leach
Cailif
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