Europe teeters as German Polish standoff deepens
Reports from Gibraltar and Danzig detail rising tensions between Germany and Poland over Danzig and access routes. Berlin signals hard line while Paris hints at a price including German annexation of Danzig and guarantees for Polish rights, raising fears of a quick, bloodless shift in the European crisis.
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Pesshindon
Germany
France
Britain
London
Burckhardt
Poland
Berlin
Danzig
Hitler
Paris
C.P
East Prussia
Warsiaw
Berchteszuden
Carl Burckhardt
Youngster Fatally Burned In Calgary Match Fire
A three year old, Lawrence Malcolm of Calgary, died after a box of matches burst into flames and set his pajamas on fire. His mother heard the child drag a chair and then saw flames flare in the kitchen. He died hours later at General Hospital.
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Lgary
Lawrence
Malcolm
Calgary
General Hospital
Alexander G. Malcolm
University of Montreal board withholds back salaries payment
Edouard Montpetit, secretary of the University of Montreal, said the university administrative board did not issue any check to Roon to Magr. Olivier Minovrantt to cover five months of back salaries for personnel as of June 30.
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Montreal
Avipe
OUP
Edouard Montpetit
University of Montreal
Roon
Magr
Olivier Minovrantt
King Defends Use of Warrants in Unforeseen Expenditures
Prime Minister Mackenzie King issued a statement clarifying his stance on Governor-General's warrants for unforeseen public works costs and said he had nothing to say on the personal and abusive aspects of Dr. Manion's reply. He cited past uses of warrants for drought relief in Saskatchewan and Alberta and for northern Ontario relief and unemployment.
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Ottawa
C.P
Mackenzie King
R. J. Manion
Quebec
Manian
Canada
Dr. Manson
Minis
Manion
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ontario
Canadian National Railways
Mayor Davison urges united action to oust Alberta government
PONORA Alta Aug 16 CP Mayor Andrew Davison of Calgary calls for united action against Premier Aberhart's Social Credit government. He urges independent candidates in every riding for the next provincial election. Percy McKelvey named as Ponoka riding candidate. Davison questions Aberhart's pre election promises and tax changes noting increased expenditure and corporate taxes.
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Ponora
Alta
Alberta
Social Credit
Andrew Davison
Calgary
Aberhart
Davison
Percy McKelvey
Oil Company
Ponoxa
Saia
Census Register Ready as Britain Prepares for War
London August 6 Britain increases wartime readiness by detailing a national manpower register. Registrar General Sir Sylvanus Vivian says about 65 000 enumerators are listed for the districts, ready to begin immediately if war comes, to expedite the register.
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London
C.P
Britain
Sylvanus Vivian
U S A Woman Reports Slapping by Japanese Sentry
Mary Frances Richard a 19 year old American widow said she was slapped and detained for an hour by a Japanese sentry at the French concession in Tientsin as she tried to enter with vegetables and fruit. The Japanese consulate cited language problems and her alleged arrogance when papers were requested. The U S consulate in Washington was to receive a full report after a meeting between the Japanese vice consul and officials.
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Tientsin
United States
Washington
N. Nishida
Mary Frances Richard
Masa
Richard
San Francisco
China
Medicine Hat Horticultural Show Opens Friday at Arena
The Medicine Hat Horticultural Society hosts its third annual exhibition opening Friday at 2 pm with Mayor Lang officiating at 8 pm. Displays include flowers vegetables fruit and industrial exhibits from local mills potteries glass works and a butterfly collection plus greenhouse showcases and Rosbery plant displays.
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Medicine Hat Horticultural Society
Lang
Medicine Hat Potteries
Medalta Potteries
Ogilvie and
Maple Leaf Flour Mills
Dominion Glass Works
Redcliff
P. L. Pender
Medicine Hat
Mills
J. F. Poyser
Dominion Range
Captain William Parker Celebrates 86th Birthday
Captain William Parker of this city, former inspector of the North West Mounted Police, marked his 86th birthday at home on Second Street North. Born August 15, 1853 in Kent England, he served in the Riel rebellion and Boer War before retiring to Saskatchewan communities and Medicine Hat. He and Mrs. Parker, married in 1892 at Battleford, have three children Reg Maud and Gordon.
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William Parker
N.W.M.P
Second St. N
Cap
Dufford
Man
Lucky Mountains
Parker
Isis
Riel
Steel
Prince Albert
Africa
Churchill River
Saskatoon
Barr
Battleford
Medicine Hat
Reg
Maud
Gordon
Regina
Mr. Parker
Kent
England
Henry Parker
West
Died Swimming in Lilleville Channel
George Loadsman aged 51 died after crossing the bay shore channel yesterday. He reached the far bank and appeared to rest there, but Maurice Callaghan found him dead upon arrival.
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Lilleville
Ont
C.P
George Loadsman
Bay Shore
Maurice Callaghan
Burglary Epidemic Leads Police to Two Suspects
Police nabbed two suspects yesterday in connection with a string of early Monday morning break ins at four local businesses. After questioning, they were released. Only seven dollars in silver was stolen. Investigation continues.
Torrential Storm Floods Regina Streets and Halts Streetcars
Regina endured the worst rain and hail of the summer with two thirds of an inch of moisture, city streets turned to ponds, streetcars stalled at the Alberta Street subway, and basements flooded. Some farms in Cottonwood and Forest districts were hailed out about 80 percent.
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Regina
C.P
Alberta Street
Gray
Qu’Appelle
Perse
McLean
Cottonwood
CIO Threatens Major Packing Plant Strike Before Labor Day
C I O leaders warned US officials there will be a strike in the packing house industry before Labor Day unless contract talks resume between the industry and the CIO packing-house union. The walkout could involve about 50,000 workers in the sector's largest plants.
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Washington
C.P
Congress of Industrial Organizations
United States
C.I.O
Packing-House
Chinese Protest Over Tientsin Terrorists at The Hague
Reuters reported that Beijing plans to appeal to the world court in The Hague against Britain’s surrender of four alleged Chinese terrorists held in the British concession at Tientsin. China contends the move violates article 21 of the Tientsin treaty requiring Chinese consent for handing over citizens accused of crimes there.
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London
C.P
Reuters News Agency
Hague
Tientsin
Reuters
Army Moves to Position Near Hong Kong Line
Japanese forces extend control over two thirds of a 20 mile stretch along Kwangtung province near the Hongkong border to cut Chinese supply lines. Chinese troops retreat with minimal resistance as a few peasants contend. A Shanghai spokesman warns of a possible blockade if activities aid Chiang Kai-shek, though not imminent.
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C.P
Kwangtung
Shanghai
Shanghai International
Chiang Kai-shek
Signs in Berlin Point to Early and Grave Danzig Issue
Berlin reports rising indicators that a Danzig and Polish Corridor crisis may erupt quickly. The Nazi regime and press push for a bloodless takeover, while Britain’s Chamberlain pursues cautious dialogue amid tense signs and possible improvements.
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Danzig
Louis P. Lochner
Associated Press
Pomorze
Steuny
Munich
Czech Bohemia and Moravia
Memel
Nazi Party
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