Alberta Invasion Claim Over Province Bank Licensing Laws
Ottawa reports Justice Minister Ernest Lapointe ruled Alberta statutes on bank licensing and provincial control invade Dominion Parliament powers. He recommended disallowance of three acts aimed at credit regulation and court access, saying they conflict with Dominion laws and could disrupt Canada’s trade and public interest. The view details the power of disallowance and cites the acts assented August 6 1937 and received August 11 1937.
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Ottawa
C.P
Alberta
Ernest Lapointe
Dominion
Canada
Province of
Credit of Alberta Regulation
Minstrel Partner James McIntyre Dies at 79 After 64 Years
James McIntyre, 79, longtime partner in McIntyre and Heath, famed minstrel men, died today in Southampton New York. News of his death was withheld from Thomas K. Heath, 84, who lay stricken with paralysis at his home nearby.
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Southampton
WN. Y
C.P
James McIntyre
McIntyre and Heath
Thomas K. Heath
Here
Premier Aberhart blasts Dominion Commission over bias and reforms
Alberta premier charges the Dominion to investigate provincial relations is biased and mishandled. He says the commission’s declaration and positions reveal prejudice against the government and that reform terms published in the press threaten the system. Twenty-two men were arrested after a racecourse clash in Kingston Jamaica.
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Royal Commission To Inquiry
Dominion
Aberhart Agger
King'storf
Jamaica
Roosevelt Calls For Democracy and Yet More Democracy
In Manteo North Carolina on August 18 Roosevelt asserted democracy is the answer to Tory claims that salvation lies in a select class. He said no change in the American government is sought and that majority rule safeguards liberty and civilization.
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Mantec
N.C
C.P
Roosevelt
Douglas backs Aberhart but dodges next move
Major Douglas says Aberhart is following a logical path after the Dominion disallows Alberta banking law, warning King’s action risks a constitutional crisis. He notes widespread empire protests and declines to advise Premier Aberhart on his next maneuver, stressing provincial control of property and civil rights.
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Alberta
Dowlas
Aberhart
London
C.P. Cable
Douglas
Dominion
Mackenzie King
Kine
Dunnine
Empire
Social Credit
Liberal Mass Rally Set for August 27 at Empress Theatre
Arrangements confirm a Liberal rally on August 27 at the Empress theatre to be addressed by Hon J G Gardiner federal Minister of Agriculture and E L Gray Brooks general manager of the Eastern Irrigation District and provincial Liberal leader. A request to have Gardiner speak in Medicine Hall on August 27 received approval.
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J. G. Gardiner
E. L. Gray
Brooks
Eastern Irrigation District
Liberal Party
Empress Theatre
Gray
Gardiner
Medicine Hall
British Navy Authorized to Repulse Attacking Submarines
London reports the Royal Navy received orders to counter-attack any submarine attacking a British merchant ship without warning. The directive, issued by the Admiralty under His Majesty's government, signals a firm warning possibly aimed at Italy.
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London
C.P. Cabie
Hayas News ‘Agency
Italy
C.P. Cable
Royal Navy
Admiralty
Chinese Push Japs Toward the Sea
Chinese forces press Japanese land troops toward the coast as night bombing strikes the Shanghai area. Japanese ships shelled positions north and east of Shanghai amid intensified bombardment. Evacuations of British and other nationals accelerate as mobs threaten civilians in the city.
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Shanghai
C.P
Aberhart Vows Constitutional Fight Over Bank Law
Premier Aberhart announced Alberta will pursue the bank legislation fight along constitutional lines after the Dominion government disallowed three Acts. He spoke at a Social Credit picnic near Lakeview Beach, urging unity and resolve to remain in Canada.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
Aberhart
Social Credit
Lakeview Beach
South Cooking Lake
Here
Lapointe Urges Government Example in Law Observance
Toronto August 18 Hon Ernest Lapointe Minister of Justice told the Canadian Bar Association that governments must set an example in law observance to preserve liberty. He urged constitutional respect and noted the need for officials to model lawful conduct.
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Toronto
C.P
Ernest Lapointe
Canadian Bar Association
Lapointe
Alberta
J. W. Wdeb.farris
Vancouver
Canada
Mackenzie King Presses Alberta Over Bank Acts Disallowances
The prime minister telegrammed Premier Aberhart defending federal authority to disallow Alberta banking measures. He states the Alberta acts infringe on Dominion powers over money and banking and notes the province declined a cooperative hearing on a Supreme Court reference. Continued on page four.
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Supreme Court
Alta
Mackenzie King
Aberhart
Alberta
Supreme Court of Canada
Albert
Government of Canada
Confed
Rockets Win Narrow Semi Final Softball Clash
Medicine Hat Rockets seized the lead in the provincial intermediate semi finals by edging Merrin Fliers 6 to 5 in a tight, late-contest affair. The Rockets built early and held on as Merrin rallied, final score 6-5.
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Medicine Hat Rockets
Merrin Fliers
Mate
Mounties Nab Two Bicycle Thieves in Alberta
RCMP Constable Mantle of Brooks led a coordinated search that resulted in the arrest of Edward Freimark and Gottlieb Freimark, who were found with two stolen bicycles south of Irvine. Both pleaded guilty and received six months imprisonment.
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R.C.M.P
Mantle
Brooks
Tilley
Edward Freimark
Gottlieb Freimark
Irvine
Gottleib
Vancouver
Calgary
Arthur Conrad
Joe Morbey
Medicine Hat
Weideman
Moosomin
Saskatchewan
Insurgent Army Advances Toward Santander in Spain War
An insurgent force centered on Italy's black arrow brigade and aided by 200 German planes moved toward Santander, with reports their troops were within 25 miles of the city outskirts. In Madrid a government mine blast damaged a hospital in the University City, though fortified areas remained intact.
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Hendaye
Black Arrow
Santander
Spain
Madrid
C.p.havas
Light Local Shower Freshens Gardens
A light local shower refreshed the gardens today but lacked enough intensity for lasting benefit. Moisture measured about 0.04 inch.
Lyon Cohen 89 dies in Maine former Canadian Jewish Congress president
Lyon Cohen aged 89 who led Canada’s first Jewish congress in 1919 died in Maine. He served as a key figure in early Canadian Jewish community affairs and helped shape communal leadership in the country.
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Lyon Cohen
First
Canadian Jewish Congress
Maine
Sir Edward Beatty Reports Canada Recovery Varies by Region
Sudbury notes show Beatty saying three quarters of Canada shows excellent recovery while the West needs help. He cites Maritime prosperity and Alberta drought issues, with Ontario and Quebec faring well. He urges equitable finance redistribution following the Royal Commission.
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Ont
C.pi
Edward Beatty
Board of Trade
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Maritimes
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Sir Edward
Royal ‘Commission
Dominion Financial
Alberta cabinet mulls disallowance of banking act
Premier Aberhart said the Alberta cabinet did not meet to discuss Ottawa’s disallowance of the provincial banking legislation. He departed for Colinton to address a Social Credit meeting and hinted a cabinet meeting might occur if he returns. He declined to say if the action could trigger a special session.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
Abherhart
Colinton
Social Credit
Ottawa
Aberhart
Britain weighs steps to move fighting zone from Shanghai
London ministers met in emergency session to seek a peaceful solution to Shanghai tensions. A communique said all possible measures would protect British lives and interests, with no specifics given. Foreign Office liaised with Washington and Paris as observers cited moves to isolate Shanghai’s international concession and possible troop movements.
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C.P
Council of Ministers
Shanghai
Foreign Office
Washington
Paris
Ceremonique
Tion
China
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