Wild Talk by Communal to Stir Army and Navy
In London on August 18 the British Communist party claimed the forces of reaction aim to crush workers and use the army and navy. Letters to the National Labour party and the Trades Union Congress warned of a coming clash between organized capitalism and organized workers. The group cited miners’ victory as proof capitalists push for military force and fascist help to shoot workers down if resistance continues.
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London
National Labor Party
General Council
Trade Uni Congress
Canada to meet debt with funds for 20 million loan
Aug. 18. Canada will have funds to reduce its New York obligation by not less than twenty million dollars, says Acting Minister of Finance W. A. Robb. First Dominion debt due Sept. 15 is 90 million. December 1 war loan of 2 million due in ten years. No decision yet on loan terms. Separately, Communist calls urge Labor and unions to campaign to reveal truth to soldiers. James Stewart warns Baldwin administration may face civil conflict. Ammanford miners to form a defence force after threats by fascists.
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Jomana
Canada
New York
Dolars
Vy. A. Robb
Robb
Dominion
Labor Party
James Stewart
Liabor
House
of ‘Commons
Glasgow
Baldwin
A. J. Cook
Miners’ Federation
Ammanforu
Wales
Reducing Pay Of British Seamen In Naval Economies
Portsmouth Aug 18 in accordance with the decision for naval economies it is understood fifty four British destroyers are to be scrapped. The pay of the seamen is to be reduced 15 percent, aligning with cost of living declines since 1919. Officers’ pay has already been cut to this level.
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Portsmouth
Father Fitzpatrick Addresses Kiwanis Club
Father Fitzpatrick was guest of honor at the Kiwanis Club and gave an entertaining talk about his trip from Chicago to California. The journey was not completed due to factors beyond his control, and members hope he can resume soon. Herb Gordon praised the club and Don ald Smith, CPR master mechanic, was introduced by Charlie Smythe.
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Father Fitzpatrick
Kiwanis Club
Chicago
California
Jims
Herb Gordon
Donald” Smith
C.P.R
Charlie Smythe
Conservatives Plan Province Wide Conservative Convention
A well attended Medicine Hat Conservative meeting chaired by Dr C E Smyth discussed plans for the provincial bye election. Candidates were debated with decisions left to the convention. Henry Stewart and Wm Cousins were made life members. a resolution mourned the late W G Johnston. A mass meeting is set for Emerson Theatre Wednesday at 8 pm with candidate and A A McGlivray KC addressing electors.
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Conservative Association
C. E. Smyth
Park Hall
Ynorning
Ayen
Henry Stewart
Wm. Cousins
Medicine Mat
Labor Party
Empress
A. A. McGlbvray
K.C
Civic Half Worlday Recount Advised For Copy Changes
The notice states the News will go to press at noon tomorrow and advertisers must submit copy changes to the office tonight. Phone number 2028 is provided for prospective changes.
Aircrew Killed As Plane Crashes Near Vola
Aug 18 report says Lt Vit torio Consolini and an Italian pilot died when aircraft lost control in a steep climb and plunged about 200 metres. Cause under investigation.
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Vola
Tealy
Vittorio, Consolini
City Council Split Over Power Committee Decision
The City Council 7818 meets with familiar power dynamics as Ald. Bell moves to rescind June 1 action on employing an extra man for the Electric Light and Power Committee. The vote ends 4-4 with Mayor Huckvale casting the deciding vote against rescinding, leaving the council in the same position as before.
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Power House
Electric Light and Power Committee
Carr
Huckvale
Ald. Bell
Ald. Mitchell
Aid
Bell
Mitchell
King
Bannan
Morrison
Boyd
Wheat pools set first payment at 1 dollar a bushel
Regina reports an initial payment of 1 dollar per bushel for the 1925 wheat crop basis No 1 northern at Fort William. The decision, announced by A J McPhail president of the Saskatchewan wheat pool, came after a Winnipeg meeting of pool executives from Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba.
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Regina
Fort William
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Wheat Pool
Whinnipeg
A. J. McPhail
McPhail
Winnipeg
C.W
Rotary Carnival Preparations Ahead At Luncheon
At a Monday luncheon Rotary officials outlined the mammoth carnival planned to open September 3. Chairman Chas S Pingle discussed organization, prize purchases, and booth operations with new schemes and a larger Community Service Fund to support projects. Visitors included A B Ireland Gus Pinglé Bray Powell Robert Lindsay and others.
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To. Ba
Chas
S. Pingle
Rotary
Charlie Pingle
Rotary Club
A.B. Ireland
Port d@de la Prairie
H. S. Ireland
Gus Pinglé
C. S
Winnipeg
Bray Powell
Robert Lindsay
Wheat and flax markets signal light trade in Aug 18 Winnipeg
Wheat trading was very dull with the lightest volume in days. October delivery closed 3 8 lower at 1 42 40 and December down 1 8 at 139. May fell 3 8 to 1 424 8, while flax remained firm in a narrow range. Coarse grains showed steady prices. seaboard exporters reported weak export business and no activity from mills.
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Winnipeg
Chicago
Minneapolis
Seaboard
Manitobas
Alberta Officials Meet With Railways On Joint Operation
A conference in Edmonton at the premier's office involved Alberta officials and representatives of the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways. They discussed the joint operation of the E D B and Central Canada lines. Grant Hall signaled follow up with CPR. A second meeting is expected soon.
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Edmonton
Alberta
National
Canadian Pacific Railways
Greenfield
Central Canada Railways
J. E. Brownlee
W. W. Smith
George Hoadley
Agriculure
R G. Reid
Perrin Baker
Henry Thornton
W. A. Kingsland
W. A. Brown
Canadian National Railway
Grant Hall
J. Dougall
Canadian Pacific Railway
Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Development plans for heavy oil at Many Island field
Mr. Ratliff returned from Portland with encouraging reports on heavy oil development at the Many Island field. He declined public details, saying the California oil men’s representatives will handle announcements when they arrive in Medicine Hat in about three weeks.
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Ratliff
Portland
California
Medicine Hat
Ini
Absurdity in New York anti‑aircraft defenses
New York August 18 reports say only nine hits were scored from 16 000 shots fired by fortifications at Fort Tilden during a test of air defense for New York port. Representative H Laguardia, a former Air Service major, called the system an absurdity after observing pumps maps bullets and signals with a low hit rate.
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New York
Fort Tilden
H Laguardia
Air Service
Congress
Chorus Girls Singed Browning as Mood Sparks Scene
A dramatic rooftop scene ends with chorus girls serenading and kissing Browning the millionaire, who tries to depart as dancers press for adoption. The New York crowd erupts while the orchestra plays.
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York
Ange
AB. Browning
Mary ‘Louisa’ Spas
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Bank of Montreal
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