Death of Sir Sam Hughes War Minister of Canada
Lindsay Ontario August 24 Sir Sam Hughes longtime Canada War Minister died at home after a long illness of pernicious anaemia at age 88 89 He led mobilization in 1914 and built Canada’s war effort earning knighthood and praise for raising and equipping a 400000 strong force His career spanned politics education and military service with key roles in the militia and Dominion Rifle Association.
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Aileen Hughes
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Tyindsay
Bernie McAlpin
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Bowhnanville
T. J. Stinson
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Sam
Lindaay
J. C. McDonald
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Lindsay
Desperate Fight Ends in Bear Death Near Sault Ste Marie
Former Michigan governor Giaries E. Osborne, 61, battled a black bear in St. Marys River at Sault Ste Marie on Saturday. He stunned the animal with a small axe blow and choked it to death with his bare hands after a prolonged struggle.
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Giaries E. Osborne
Michigan
St. Mary’s River
Mr. Osborne
Jail Breaker Shot in County Jail Gunfight
Horace Box, 22, prisoner at Los Angeles County Jail, was shot and killed by a deputy sheriff at 2:30 this morning after a gunfight following the deputy’s report of an attempted jail breakout by a boy. The deputy was Patton.
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Los Angeles
Horace Box
al. Patton
Court Finds Otto Schnelle Guilty In Property Possession
Otto Schnelle and associates were charged with possessing tools and other articles belonging to the Canadian Pacific Railway. Magistrate Rae fined Schnelle twenty dollars plus costs. In a prior session, Jas Wilson was found guilty of intoxication on show grounds and fined ten dollars plus costs.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Rae
Jas. Wilson
Coste
Drifted airship fails to start after storm near Howden
A damaged fragment notes a airship dirigible near Howden driven off course by a severe electrical and rain storm yesterday morning. It reports the craft may not start for at least August 20, with the vessel expected to arrive today to complete the trial.
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Piltym
Terday
Howden
Grave violence erupts in Mala district near Bombay
August reports describe a grave situation in the Mala tear district with seditious agitation by religious fanatics. Rioting, property destruction, and blockades spread as military forces fire on mobs. Reinforcements arrive. proclamations warn of open disorder in the district.
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Bombay
Malatear
British India
Bengalore
Misore
Nilles
Calgary
Mary Offi
U S Denies Reports on International Control of China
August report from Pekin notes the American legation in Washington issued a statement denying that the United States favors international control of China. The denial comes after circulating foreign press rumors and follows instructions from Washington.
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Press
Washington
China
Fleming Dragon weed burner shown at Babington farm
The Fleming Dragon weed burner demonstration at W. R. Babington’s farm indicated strong potential for success. It draws straw, feeds it into a flame producing machine, and uses a blower for draft. Plans include a U S and Canada market, a new company, and local manufacturing.
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United States
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F. RB. Colthorp
Mountain Home
Idaho
S. F. Scott
F. J. Celthorp
Tor News
Weather summary from Western Canada and Alberta forecast
The report shows multiple cities with varied conditions including rain in Vancouver and cloudy skies in Edmonton Moose Jaw and Calgary. Temperature readings range from the upper 60s to upper 70s with light wind and humidity readings noted. The forecast calls for fair conditions across Alberta with some scattered showers tonight and Thursday as warm, mild air moves through the region.
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Vancouver
Edmonton
Jethbridge
Moose
Alberta
Arctic oil fields awaken near Fort Norman as drilling starts
Reports from Fort Norman detail a flurry of activity as Imperial Oil and Fort Norman Oil Co drill for Alaska Arctic horizons. Steam, derricks, and heavy equipment arrive along the Mackenzie River with crews working from Discovery Well and Stover camp toward first oil sounds.
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Chester A. Bloom
Calgary Herald
Imperial Oil Co
Fort Norman
Fort Norman Post
Mackengie
Arctic
Imperial Oil Company
Discovery v
Frank Stover
Hungering families in Volga region face starvation threat
A Moscow wireless despatch reports 20,000 peasants threatened with starvation in the Volga region with 900,000 children affected. It cites instances of hunger driven deaths in gaps where peasants seal rooms light stoves and await asphyxiation.
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Volga
Moscow
Tertar
Harding cruise message pins Mayflower off Sharp's Island
A wireless report from the Mayflower, relayed as President and Mrs. Harding enjoy a Potomac cruise, states the vessel is off Sharp's Island with good weather and all well.
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Washington
Alberta Deep Wells Company Aims Gas and Water Drilling
The Alberta Deep Wells Company formed in 1916 by Eugene Gardiney and later joined by O J Morrison built a string of successful gas wells starting at J H Spencer ranch with a three inch orifice. They drilled over 40 artesian wells from Bow Island to the boundary, delivering continuous water flow, with several wells on the Hoopd fluckvale ranch.
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Alberta Deep Wells Company
Eugene Gardiney
O. J. Morrison
Pelican Rapids
Min.s
J. H. Spencer
T. J Lokier
J. B. Nicholson
J. Mitchell
F. Smith
J. F. Bending
Ray Porter
Crother
Heald
McClelland
Weir
Ginther
A. Miller
Bow Island
Boundary Line
Higdon and
Yeast
Hoopd Fluckvale Ranch
Irish reply on Britain's terms may arrive at Downing Street
Dublin August 4 The reply to Great Britain's terms for the settlement of the fish question will be delivered at Prime Minister Lloyd George's Downing Street residence on Thursday night or Friday morning. The delivery is expected to precede the proposed public meeting of the Dail Eireann.
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Great Britain
Lloyd George
Downing Street
McCulloch Edges Cuthbert In Dominion Golf Clash
In Winnipeg Aug 23 the Dominion Championship saw surprises as McCulloch of Calgary bested Cuthbert of Winnipeg two up at the eighteenth hole. Cuthbert, once favored, misplayed the short holes while McCulloch’s steady putting and smart play sealed the match. Contenders include Weir Gow and Dr. Houston as the field narrows toward the semifinals.
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Cuthbert
Calgary
Tom
Weir
Regina
Gow
Winnipeg
Houston
Seattle
H. McCrrough
Calgary Golf and Country Club
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Mac
Slough
McCaultock
Puthbert
Grows Greer
Quebec
A. A. Weir
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Hague
Walton
Soviet Declines Famine Aid Over Debt Recognition
Pravda quoted by Reuters from Riga reports Britain and France to aid famine only if Soviet government recognizes debts of the former Russian regime totaling several billion gold rubles. Moscow says it prefers to fund relief by purchasing needed food rather than accept conditions.
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London
Pravda
Moscow
Bacaudé
Riga
Trades and Labor Congress Move to Expel Canadian Brotherhood
Winnipeg Aug 23 The Trades and Labor Congress of Canada debated revoking the charter of the Canadian Brotherhood of Railroad Employees amid a long running dispute. A. R. Mosher defended the brotherhood, asserting its 7,000 members and 18 local unions should remain affiliated. The convention postponed final action to the morning, with plans to consider dissolution or further court action.
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Trades’ and Labor Congress of Canada
Canadian Brotherhood of Railroad Employees
Congress
Ontario
Committee On
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A. R. Mosher
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Trades and Labor Congress
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Berlin
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