Liberal rally in Moose Jaw honors Mackenzie King crowd cheers
Twenty five hundred people gather at the Moose Jaw armories to hear ex prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. J G Gardiner and Saskatchewan premier Gordon Ross address the Liberal rally as unity urged among low tariff supporters against Meighen.
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Moose Jaw
Gordon Ross
Mackenzie King
Saskatchewan
William McLaughlin
M.L.A
Moose
Thomas ‘Wattdell
J. M. Murdock
W. G. Ross
Canada
Mackengle King
Gardiner
King
United Front
Arthur Meighens
Meighen
Palga
J. G. Gardiner
Waskatchewan
Ross
Montinneé
Page Poin
Notable Minneapolis Criminal Seeks Guilty Plea for Murder
Tom Johnson, a career criminal known as a bad man, was indicted on first degree murder and may face life in prison after pleading guilty. He described a life of robberies, holdups, and murders across 44 cities, from New York to San Francisco, aiming to finish his days peacefully in prison.
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Mintenpolin
Rvs
Leonard Prdel
Havre
Mont
Sapponante
Devr Lodge
Secretary of Labor Defends U S Immigrant Rules
Vancouver August 18 James J Davin secretary of labor in the Coolidge administration arrived on an inspection tour of Western border immigration offices He declared there would be no leniency for Canadian migrants insisting the real issue is Mexicans entering the United States by trainload annually to take jobs at one quarter the wages thus harming native workers
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Vancouver
James J.davin
Coolkdge
United States Immigration
Cangdtan
Cangdlang
Ontm Indrevicta
Davis
United States
Gilmour Returns From East Trip On Seagull Centennial Exposition
Mr J M Gilmour chief clerk to Supt McArthur returns to Medicine Hat from an eastern tour visiting Philadelphia Chicago New York and Arthur Ontario where Mrs Gil and the children stay for the summer. He reports on the Seagull Centennial Exposition noting over one hundred million dollars invested yet many vacant buildings and optimistic board as the exhibition runs through October. The attorney general seeks to rule that the exposition board exceeded its charter by staying open Sundays while the board contends no merchandise is sold and seeks to uphold state law. The outcome hinges on court rulings and potential implications for some twenty four foreign countries displaying goods.
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J. M. Gilmour
McArthur
Medicine Hat
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Arthur Ont
Hallaing
Pennsylvants
Mixposition Board Association
Jeneral
Energy From Atoms Seen Within 26 Years by Italian Chemist
Dr Umberto Pigailton of Italy predicted energy from atoms will be found in 26 years and warned about risks of radioactive substances. He said two tons of uranium hold enough energy to power New York City for a year, noting alchemy dreams of turning base metals into gold lack commercial value due to cost. Volcanic and geothermal power were cited as the real harnessed sources for mankind.
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Mass
Institute of Politics
Umberto Pigailton
Pomitton
New York City
Pomilion
Frederick
Roddy
Aly
Measures to cut foreign wheat imports proposed
Minister of Agriculture Andre Qhetilie told the Cabinet that measures to cut wheat imports by five million bushels next year have been prepared. The plan increases bran in flour and requires ten percent other cereals in bread making.
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Pert
Andre Qhetilie
Revision Of Voters Lists Starts Aug 24
Revision of the voters lists begins on Wednesday August 24 and lasts one week. Samuel Short is the revising officer and will hold sittings in his office in the Union Building. Voters must apply in person, with a supporter, to ensure correct spelling initials and address to avoid disqualification.
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Samuel Short
Union Bang
Roy Osborne Elected to Western Newspaper Board
At the Western Daily Newspaper Advertising Managers Association convention in Banff Springs Hotel Roy Osborne is named to the advisory board. The event drew representation from papers across Canada with speakers including J. H. Woods and W. E. B. Desterre.
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Banfff Springs Hotel
Western
Harrison Hot Springs
Harrison
H. Sava
Regina
Police to ban knicker outfits for girls in town
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on August 18 police will order girls wearing knickery to go home and wear skirts after residents complain of sightseers from New York rolling up outfits to reveal knees. The article notes local discomfort with such displays during visits to the Berkshires.
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Pittefield
Mass
Knickery
New York
Perkshires
Plane Crash Near Paris Leaves Passengers Seriously Injured
An August 18 incident reports a Paris passenger plane crash with serious injuries to several travelers. Details are sparse but authorities confirm injuries and ongoing investigations.
Slew Children While Temporarily Insane
Newdale Minnesota August 17 coroner's inquest heard Mrs. Jennie Marshall admit strangling her two children Hazel and Dorothy at her father's home on August 12. She said she used a slip knot rope and then tried to hang herself twice. Jury ruled temporary insanity and not responsible, she remains confined to Brandon asylum.
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Newdale
Man
Hazel
Dorothy
Jennie Marshall
W. J. Hampton
Yerkton Sisk Refuse Aid in Miss Etma Tindblom Case
In a terse note dated August 1, Yerkton Sisk refuses all offers of aid in the Etma Tindblom case, stating Perwmnde is not involved and no further assistance will be accepted.
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Yerkton, Sisk
Etma Tindblom
Mystery Lake of the Woods drains as fissure found
In Klamath Falls Oregon on August 18 a large fissure in Lake of the Woods was found spilling water into the lake creating a roaring pour others believe dry weather emptied a subterranean cavern. The lake fell by inches daily all summer stranding boats and docks as cottagers missed boating and fishing. Phyllis Broughton long time London Gaiety star died at her Piccadilly home.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
Lake of the Woods
Phyllis Broughten
London Gaiety
Piccadilly
Paris Drama Ends in Acquittal for Albert Lancel in Love Triangle Murder
In Paris on August 18, Albert Lancel, a wealthy leather manufacturer, was acquitted in the murder trial of Robert Marge, Marge being the lover of Lancel's wife Madame Lancel. The case highlighted multiple love triangles surrounding Lancel, Blanche Menescilier, Estelle Levesque, and Marge, with dramatic testimony and a final plea from Lancel for forgiveness and a claim of tender affection for Blanche. The court and society reacted with fascination as the jurors absolved him, likening the scene to a stage production by Sardou or Bernstein.
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Paris
Albert Lancel
Lancel
Robert Marge
Madame Lancel
Blanche Menescilier
Estelle Levesque
Estelle
Marge
Soleighly
Blanche
Theft Lance
Monsieurs
Sardon
Bernstiin
Grain inspections report from Winnipeg on August 18
Winnipeg grain inspections list 32 carloads for the day with 14 wheat 13 contract grade seven oats five takey ten rye and two mixed varieties noted. The tally reflects oats and rye showing steady demand while wheat remains the dominant grain among consignments.
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Winnipeg
Increase Phone Rates in City Clash Over 20 Percent Rise
The Board of Utility Comintee in Cape Town debated a proposed twenty percent increase in Calgary phone charges. Officials argued phones are a necessity and must be provided at the lowest possible rate, with no objections raised to essential service.
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Board of Utility
Cape Aan Wee Hee Eee
W. J. Fitam
Agiinst
Crease
Calgary
Ag Alirsalsbedstondaa
Inquest Details Hover Over Smith and Derham Case
The inquest recounts a high profile dispute between Smith and Derham after a hotel gathering. Mrs Grand and Mrs Smith are linked to the events, with Smith's second wife Ruth Wynne named. Prominent London lawyers defend Smith who faced financial strain despite prior wealth. Supporters described a windfall tied to a hotel incident as the case unfolded in Vancouver vicinity.
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Whitstable
Migs Ruth Wynne
United States
Jegloway
Derham
Smith
Vancouver
Bi. C
London
Smiths and Derham Ma
Prohibition Sentiment Measured Across States
Washington reports recalls of primary elections show reaction against prohibition. Wayne B Wheel, Anti-Baloon League general counsel, says over 15 percent of congressmen and more than 30 percent of elected officials oppose prohibition, calling this year’s stance the clearest read on public sentiment.
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Washington
Wayne B
Wheellet
Market Closes in Winnipeg Amid U S Strength
In Winnipeg on Aug 18 brief market action saw short covering lift the market from weakness. Prices closed higher across contracts with October at 1.38 3 8, December 5 8, and May 1.41 4. Traders noted heavy selling and bearish sentiment from local houses while U S gains supported the rebound.
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Winnipeg
United States
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Roy Osborne
H. Bave
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W. EB. Gladstone
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Bath Club
Wright
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