German Finance Minister Rejects Forests and Mines as Reparations Guar antees
Berlin reports that Finance Minister Hermes signaled in talks with the reparations commission that pledging left bank Rhine forests and Ruhr mines as guarantees for German reparations is impossible. The text notes Berlin bank assets valued far above their book value, Germany's unpaid reparations debt, and how the mark’s slump drives export invoicing and factory reallocations.
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Berlin
Hermes
Ruhr
Vnline
Greater
Die Gruppe
Germany
City talks unemployment plan and conference in Ottawa
At the evening council meeting a memorandum from the minister of labor was read about the federal provincial conference on unemployment in Ottawa. The council left sending representatives to the mayor and prepared a letter outlining local unemployment issues including seasonal harvest workers and city schooling costs. A plan for an incinerator was debated with a proposed alternative to move the nuisance ground and burn debris along the riverbank under health authority approval.
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Minister of Labor
Ottawa
Alberta
Supreme Nebi Effective Peace Speech by Ian MacPherson
London reports that Ian MacPherson the minister of pensions urged in Stockton that European nations repeat conferences toward courds prudence and sanity. He said Britain's attitude earns respect from right thinking men and called for complete unity with France but emphasized the supreme need for effective peace worldwide.
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London
Ian MacPherson
Stocton
Europe
Great Britain
Briitain
Mannister
France
Ford Motor Co Uses Oil Burners at Highland Park Plant
Detroit August 22: due to coal shortages Ford Motor Company Highland Park plant switched to oil burners without any loss of tips to its 42,009 employees. Oil supply sourced from Fort Normin in commercial quantities, contractor A. Rage said upon arrival in Prince Rupert.
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Prom
Detroi
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Highland Park
Tipia
Fort Normin
A. Rage
Prince Rupert
City Panel Pushes Pedestrian Subway on Fourth Street
City council at last evening’s meeting approved plans for a pedestrian subway under Fourth Street. The project aims to separate foot traffic from nearby BP and B tracks, improving safety and flow.
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Sermal
Fourth St
Drilling Advances Reported at Local Oil Wells Trial
Superintendent Neely announced drilling near No 1 well has reached shales with petroleum due to gas or water pressure. Strong oil and gasoline odor noted. City residents travelled by car to the site yesterday to view the operation.
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Community Oil Wells Ltd
Mogidine Hat’ Development Company
Neely
Redcliffe Gas Rights Offer Before City Council
The Canadian Western Power and Fuel Co offered to sell gas rights at Redcliff for 262000. The council discussed the letter from the company's solicitors and moved to file it, with Ald Pell opposing and urging referral to the committee of the whole.
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Western Power and Fuel Co
Redcliff
Ald
Pell
Fatal Storm Ravages East End Saskatchewan Farm
Regina reports belated details of a deadly storm at East End last week. Mrs. McHaffey was killed and Mrs. Jonenh. McHaffey died of a broken back after the storm, while Mr. McHaffey and two children were badly injured but to recover. Sam Crookshanks was cut on the head and wandered unseen until neighbors found him. The McHaffey and Crookshanks homes were demolished and Jank Armstrong’s farm buildings were destroyed. Other farmers reported losses.
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Regina
East End
Sask
McHaffey
Joseph McHaffey
Jonenh. McHaffey
Sam Crookshanks
Rattlesnake Bite Ends Fort Payne Man's Life
James Wyllie Reece a self described holy roller and farmer from Sand Mountain near Chavies died within minutes after being bitten by a large rattlesnake at a neighbor's home He reportedly asked to capture the snake and then threw it away as he told the neighbor to care for his children The case ties to a prior murder indictment alleging he allowed a venomous snake to kill a child reflecting ongoing religious practice concerns in the county
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Fort Payne
Ala
James Wyllie Reece
Sand Mountain
Chavies
Reece
Hig Ime
Hon G P Graham ordered to bed in Ottawa
Hon G P Graham minister of militia, forced to leave Ottawa for Breckville on doctors orders and take to his bed. He had been in poor health but remained at office amid Cape Breton strike turmoil. All speaking engagements and a Toronto visit to present medals are cancelled.
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Ottawa
Can
Militia Department
Cape Breton
G. P. Graham
Ottaw
Breckville
Graham
Toronto
York Rangers
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Set for Thursday
A luncheon meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held at 12 15 on Thursday at the Hotel Cecil. The event is open to all chamber members.
Car owners hinder firemen at false alarm call
Firemen faced disruption as car owners obstructed them while responding to a 7 30 PM alarm. A chemical engine swung to the curb to avoid cars and barely avoided collisions during the run. The event proved a false alarm linked to smoke at the Mitchell slaughter house where water heated to scald pigs.
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Agai
Mitchell Slaughter House
Hh. 3
Hunt
Council Discusses HL Propositions For City Oil Drilling
City council debated two oil drilling propositions granting rights to drill on city land. A form of agreement with F S Ratliff and associates was approved for drafting by the city solicitor. A potential well site is seen in the southeast corner of the ball park as discussions move toward approvals with Gordon Campbell and C S Blanchard.
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F. S. Ratliff
Ratliff
Ball Park
Gordon Campbell
Kevin
C. S. Blanchard
Anso
Afr. Campbell
Theyjende
Campbell
Drowned Couple in Saguenay River Tragedy
Adeoda Perron and his wife aged 27 from Ause St. Jean Chicoutini were drowned when their catroe capsized in the Saguenay River Sunday. They leave one child.
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Quebec
Adeoda Perron
Ause St. Jean
Chicoutini
Saguenay
Caled States Steel Announces Wage Increase
New York reports that the United States Steel Corporation will raise day labor wage rates at all manufacturing plants by 26 percent on September 1, with other rates to be equitably adjusted.
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New York
Calted States Steel Corporation
Indiana Coal Strike Edges Toward Settlement
Indiana miners and operators in Terre Haute reported progress on wage discussions amid optimism for an early settlement. In Washington the Senate Labor Committee endorsed Borah Bill to set up a federal commission to investigate the coal industry and report recommendations to Congress.
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Indiana
Federal Commission
Chiedgo
Thinoir Operate and
Terre Haute
Ind
United Mine Workera
Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Washington
Senate
Congress
Canadian Crop Prospects Improve as Harvest Advances
A weekly crop report from the Canadian Pacific Agricultural Department says the westward crop is projected at 317,600,000 bushels with generally favorable conditions. Harvesting advances in Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and British Columbia show early yields promising. rain and drought effects noted but overall crop prospects are better than last year with significant cutting in progress and some weather-related delays.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway Agricultural Department
Prairie
Hall
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Deloraine
Shaunavon
Admiral
Edmonton
Dunvegan
British Columbia
Grand Prairie
Peace River
Stevens Likely To Accept Conservative BC Leadership Nomination
Vancouver August 23 Hon H H Stevens M P says he would accept if nominated at the convention now in progress. He refused to let his name stand until approached by a representative delegation last night. He adds that if nominated he would allow his name to stand. It is expected W J Bowser and S J Howe may be nominated.
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Vancouver
Conservative Party of
British Columbia
H. H. Stevens
M. P
W. J. Bowser, KC
S. J. Howe
Miners Oppose Six Day Week Despite Brisk Output
London August 82 Lanarkshire miners oppose a proposal to expand the working week to six days. They favor keeping Saturday as a day of rest, while proprietors report brisk output demand. Pickets block Saturday work in several districts, yet many pits remain active.
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London
Lanarkni
Fire at Corbin destroys rail shops in BC
Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the roundhouse and making shops of the Eastern British Columbia Railway at Corbin. Estimated loss set at 676,900 dollars. No injuries reported.
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Fernle
Eastern British Columbia Railway
Corbin
Zeeab
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