Canada and United Kingdom Sign Anglo-Canadian Agreement
Ottawa reports the Imperial Economic Conference closed with Bennett announcing the Anglo-Canadian pact. Neville Chamberlain signed for the UK as Canada retains existing preferences while extending them to Canadian products and grants tariff concessions to ensure fair UK industry competition.
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United Kingdom
Neville Chamberlain
Ottawa
Imperial Economic Conference
Commons
Bannett
Bennett
Sean 'T’ O’l
South Africa
Irish Free State
Southern Rhodesia
New Zealand
Australia
India
Newfoundland
South Rhodesia
Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Bennett
Tariff Board
Film Studio Planned as British Empire Quota Looms
Vancouver moves to build a motion picture studio after Ottawa talks and a possible British quota. Captain J W Hobbs confirms plans with an architect and engineer and seeks financing. Aimed at producing British Empire films with 75 percent payroll for British subjects and distribution across Canada and Britain.
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VaNcouver
Ottawa
J. W. Hobbs
Great Britain
British Board of Trade
British Empire
Brefore
Canada
Dominions
Hobbs
Elsworth Vines Defeats Allison at Newport Tennis
United States champion Elsworth Vines won the Newport Casino trophy second leg by defeating Davis Cup partner Wilmer Allison 6-4 6-3 6-2 in straight sets at Newport.
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Newport
Elsworth Vines
United States
Wilmer Allison
Austria
Texas
Open Democratic Campaign Today
In Columbus Ohio on August 19 Ohio Democrats work to finish their platform before Roosevelt speaks Saturday. Delegates optimistic about winning national and state offices currently held by Republicans. Roosevelt’s keynote is anticipated to address Hoover’s acceptance and new issues to present to voters.
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Ohio
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George White
Roosevelt
White House
Hoover
Palmist Natalie at Moose Carnival Promises Answers
Renuest Natalie offers palm readings at the Moose Carnival, claiming to reveal solutions to personal troubles. Passersby line up for quick sessions as the event draws a curious crowd.
Baldwin on Air From Empress of Britain Tonight
Quebec dispatch reports a coast to coast broadcast planned from the Empress of Britain with special mics and the Empress string orchestra. The program would feature brief messages from Baldwin J H Thomas and Atul Chatterjee if delegates arrive in time and follows the liner's maiden voyage broadcast.
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Stanley Baldwin
Canadian Pacific Telegraph
Mayfair
Empress of Britain
Empress of
Salvage Ship Crew Armed for Protection at Sea
Milan August 20 A small steamer lingered near the salvage ship Artiglio II as it recovered gold from a sunken vessel near Brest France The Artiglio II crew led by Commander Quaglia armed 24 men with revolvers amid suspicions of piracy A total of 250 pounds of gold remains aboard in an armored cabin below decks.
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Italy
Artiglio II
Brest
France
Artiglio
Corriere Della Sera
Quaglia
Two Day Moose Carnival Opens With Big Crowd on Fifth Street
A lively Moose Carnival opened last night on Fifth Street drawing a large local crowd. The parade featured a Chevrolet sedan driven by a magician Bernard, horse riders, a Boy Scout with the National Emblem, and a diverse costume lineup. Prizes were awarded to winners in multiple events and attractions included Housie, Fish Pond, Darts, and a Mystery tent led by Great Rennard.
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Elinor Barber
Julian Grant
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Weighell
H. Castree
G. Kinnaird
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W. Dawson
W. Cahoun
F. McCartney
Fishpond
Frank McCarthey
Housie
S. Hollingshead
A. Mayorall
F. Reynolds
Len Sharland
M. Bishop
George Young
Jingle Beard
J. Watson
J. Hole
Fred Lenina
A. K. Johnson
Sue
T. Marshall
Ald
E. Warham
Only Alternative to Rising Prices Is Drastic Deflation
Ottawa August 20. Rt Hon Stanley M Bruce head of the Australian delegation argues before the Imperial Economic Conference monetary committee that a sweeping deflation of costs could restore profits and price levels. He warns widespread wage cuts risk unrest and debt write-downs could trigger insolvencies and financial collapse.
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Bruce
Ottawa
Stanley M. Bruce
Eruce
Churchill's Lone Barber Leaves Town
Churchill Aug 20 residents face amateur haircuts as Rey Dudacey the barber departs. He cites strict settlement rules and says he cannot stay unless taking other labor such as driving, digging, or rivet tossing.
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Churchill
Rey Dudacey
Jim
Britain Reports July Trade Figures In August Summary
The British Board of Trade releases July trade data showing total imports at £51.58 million, exports of British products at £29.29 million, exports at £3.3 million, total exports £32.59 million and an excess of imports at £19.38 million.
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British Board of Trade
Mollison halts Atlantic flight due to fog at Pennfield Ridge
Captain J A Mollison cancels a 40 mile leg to Saint John from Pennfield Ridge because thick fog makes takeoff dangerous. He had just finished a record flight from Ireland to Newfoundland and aimed to reach Montreal then New York, but fatigue and weather delayed plans. Amy Johnson, his wife, reconsidered sailing to join him as she awaits news of his return.
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U.S
Pennfield Ridge
N.B
Saint John
Montreal
Treland
London
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J. A. Mollison
Port Marnock
Ireland
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Lourk LO Luiluuil
Mollison
Atlantic
Europe
Record Heat in England Sets Heat Records
London reports a blistering heat wave after yesterday’s record highs and a death toll of 21, including three suicides, six drownings, and twelve others. The 99 degree high neared an all time mark as crowds flocked to seaside resorts and people sought relief in the sun and water.
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London
England
Empire trade urged by Imperial Economic Conference report
Ottawa reports the Imperial Economic Conference committee calls removal of Commonwealth barriers as key to boosting Empire and world trade. It notes mutual trade Extensions via reciprocal tariffs, outlines annexed agreements, and argues such steps should advance development of Empire resources and industries on sound economic lines.
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Ottawa
British Commonwealth
Imperial Economic Conference
Commonwealth
NYC Mayor Walker Spikes Governor Run Report
New York City Mayor Walker denies plans to run for governor to succeed Franklin D. Roosevelt if the Democratic standard bearer drops him from city office.
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New York City
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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