Meighen defends statements at prairie picnic rebuttal
Premier Meighen opened in Saskatchewan addressing the Lennox picnic remark dispute and defended his stance on responsibility. He labeled Liberal tariffs as misleading prairie voters and urged allies to align with his policy, criticizing Mr. King and the Progressive party. Cabinet details show three posts vacant with western portfolios prioritized for a Saskatchewan member.
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Boston Shooting Barricade Ends After Police Battle
William J. Ezzell a South End man held 27 officers at bay for about 45 minutes in a pistol battle that wounded two officers and a bystander. Ezzell was shot as he tried to flee from a lodging house after a roommate dispute sparked the fight. Police fired hundreds of rounds with riot guns and bullet proof vests. Victims are expected to recover.
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Religious row stalls church reopens in Mexico City
In Mexico City the Roman Catholic episcopate refuses to resume services and plans a congressional campaign to amend the constitution. The church maintains its opposition to laws cited by President Calles, keeping the standoff and boycott in place after meetings with the president. Bishop Diaz notes the decision and relates it to Calles quotes in El Universal.
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el Universal
Rotary Community Carnival Dates Set This Fall
Vice-Chairman W W Parrish announced at the Rotary meeting that the Community Carnival will take place September 398 October 1 and 2 at the big Community Arena. Parrish praised the setting and expected crowds for the event.
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Wight
Lost elephant in angry mood with trainers
Cranbrook British Columbia August 24 excitement grows as Myrtle the elephant escapes again after retreating from the Selis Floto circus She charged several people and trainers led by Zeak Terrill and Cheerful Gardiner head to Worden Ranch to recapture her They plan to bait Myrtle with Tillie the female captive and rescue Charlie Ed still at large in the vicinity A prospectors windlass was smashed, suspected to be caused by the runaway elephant seeking water in a nearby shaft
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Selis-Floto
Worden Ranch
Zeak Terrill
Gardiner
Harne Ed
Schools Open For Fall Term After Labor Day Closure
City schools will close for Labor Day on September 6 and reopen for the fall term on September 16. Riverside school janitor applicants were reviewed and referred to the building committee with authority to act.
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Riverside School
Grain Prices Slump On Light Demand In Winnipeg Market
Winnipeg grain prices fell sharply as trading was mostly technical with little outside demand. October flax led declines of 1 to 2 7 8 cents while wheat closed modestly weaker and cash grain volume stayed light. Senator Alfred Thibadeau died in Montreal at age sixty five.
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Chicago
Barleey
Alfred Thibadeau
Montreal
Were Love Pills Given to the Kirk Girl
Cleveland police question a Western Reserve University medical student over the death of Dorothy Kirk 21. Detectives found a half bushel basket of drugs under the suspect’s bed and will compare pills from Miss Kirk’s room with the student’s collection. Two tablets analyzed so far are described as love pills.
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Reports of Civil War Breakout Near Salonika
Reports say heavy cannonade near the Greco Bulgarian frontier south of Alvato youl village southwest of Salonika. The Salonika garrison reportedly attacked and civil war has broken out in the region.
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Salonika
Greece
Tories Protest Action Taken At Tory Meet
Five members of the South York Liberal Conservative Association protest against the Conservative nomination proceedings. They charge overcounted delegates and threaten independent action if an executive meeting is not called. McGregor defeated MacLean 228 to 216. Galbraith won 5 votes. McGregor remains the only definite candidate.
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South York Liberal-Conservative Association
Rf. H.mcgregor
W. F. MacLean
House O Commons
John Galbraith
MacLean
McGregor
Galbraith
Harvest Help Shortage Expected in Western Canada
Ottawa reports fewer Eastern workers traveling to prairie harvest fields this season. Labor Department notices indicate a shortage of harvest hands in Saskatchewan and Alberta unless eastern influx increases. Late Eastern crops contribute to the lower eastern supply.
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Great Lakes
Labor Department
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Alberta
Paquet Deemed Unfit for a Cabinet Position
Ottawa Aug 27 two cabinet appointments were made Andre Fauteux Solicitor General the same job as in 1921 and Eugene Paquet Minister of Soldiers' Re Establishment and Health The selection of Dr Paquet surprises many He was elected in 1911 as a Nationalist with Senator Blanding who talked of shooting holes in the union rack His inflammatory utterances in naval and conscription debates raise questions about his fitness for a portfolio handling soldier issues War veterans may resent the move as such positions have been held by better qualified figures like Sir Juittes Lougheed Dr Minion and Dr Beland The appointment to a Quebec only figure lacking qualification and sympathy is not understood by cabinet colleagues.
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Andre Fauteux
Eugene Paquet
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Blanding
Juittes Lougheed
Minion
Beland
Itote
Quebec
MacPherson Tour Delegation Hails Empire Bonds
Ian MacPherson K.C. MP and a British Imperial Parliament delegate arrive in Banff and say a self denying ordinance bars interviews on domestic politics. He praises hospitality, notes Canada’s wonders, and emphasizes imperial unity and co operation with Britain during their Canada West tour.
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A. B. Calder
C.P.R
Turkish leaders face death penalty in Angora trial
Government Attorney seeks death sentences for four young Turk leaders after the Angora trial of a Unionist accused of plotting to topple Mustapha Kemal Pasha. The names include David Bey Hilmi Nali Bey and Dr Nazim Bey. Abdul Kadir Bey, recently sentenced, is captured fleeing across the Bulgarian border toward Angora for execution.
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David Bey
Turkey
Hilmi
Armenia
Nali Bey
Nazim Bey
London
Daily Express
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Anora
Greece settles into eighth revolution after coup
Athens reports Greece entering its eighth revolution as General Dylis overthrows President Igalos and government. Pangalos is captured after a failed escape from Petrae aboard the destroyer Pergamos. Currency rises on renewed confidence and press freedom returns after repression.
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Trades Union Congress Faces Debated Powers Battle
London August 23. A clash looms at the upcoming Trades Union Congress over whether the Trades Union Council should gain broader power to call general strikes or have its authority curtailed. Unions such as laundry workers and engineering groups push for expanded powers to defend principles, while moderates back a ballot and safeguards before any strike. Labor leaders Ramsay Macdonald and J H Thomas fear the outcome could affect the next general election.
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