Cosgrave government calls for dissolution of Free State Dail
Dublin Aug 26 political leaders discuss candidates for general elections set for mid September after the Cosgrave government called for immediate dissolution of the Free State parliament. Nominations are to be made September 3. By-elections showed strong government gains in Dublin County and a solid win in the Markievicz seat, signaling a conservative vote amid turmoil.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Cosgrave
Free State
Lb.s
Executive Council
Healy
Wireann
Kevin O'Higgins
Markievicz
Republican Party
Gerald O'Sullivan
Oat
O’higgins
Government Party
Robert Brennan
de Valera
Kathleen Lynn
Sinn Fein
Countess Markievicz
Thomas Hennessey
R. Birsege
Fianna Fail
Baldwin Expresses Appreciation for Canadian Welcome
Premier Mackenzie King received a message from Premier Stanley Baldwin thanking Canada for the generous hospitality shown to Mrs. Baldwin and himself during their Canadian tour. Baldwin wishes that future visits by a British prime minister find the same spirit and optimism as this Diamond Jubilee year of Confederation.
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Oderich
Mackenzie King
Stanley Baldwin
Liberal Wins In New Westminster
New Westminster B C August 26 Mayor A Wells Gray Liberal won the provincial by election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr E F Rothwell Liberal defeated Conservative Charles A Welch by 90 percent majority 25153 to 1686 The result leaves party strength unchanged Liberal 223 Independent Liberal 13 Labor 4 Provincial 83 Conservative 17 vacant L
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New Westminster
B.C
A. Wells Gray
Rothwell
Chas. A. Welch
Gray
Welch
Nelson
John Oliver
Santa Barbara Shakes as Earthquake Strikes Early
Earthquake shocks were felt in Santa Barbara California with a 4 40 a m tremor causing residents to run into the streets. A second tremor followed quickly and lasted only a few minutes. No damage was reported.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Valentine Schmidt Executed After Reprieves in Regina
Regina August 26 Valentine Schmidt was executed at six this morning for the murder of his wife last December after appeals failed to secure a reprieve. The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal refused stay requested by counsel. Schmidt faced the scaffold with spiritual advisers and issued a handwritten message of thanks and forgiveness before death.
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Regina
Valentine Schmidt
Saskatchewan
Court of Appeal
Connsel
Schmidt
Séntenge
Ottawa
Justice Bigelow
Margnian Rbills
Igat
Jesup
Pride of Detroit Begins World Circumnavigation Attempt
The monoplane Pride of Detroit started from Harbor Grace Newfoundland at 5:25 AM EDT toward Croydon England to beat the current globe loop record. Pilot William Brock and adviser Edward Schlee accompanied the takeoff as fair weather and light NW wind prevailed. They aim to surpass the 28 days 14 hours 30 minutes record set last year by Evans and Wells across multiple transport modes.
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East Port
Maine
Detroit
Globe
United States
Head Coast Guard
Old Orchard Beach
Harbor Crace
Newfoundland
Edward S. Evans
L. Wells
Harbor’ Grace
Croydon
England
Regina Welcomes Prince Of Wales
The Prince of Wales and Prince George visited Regina spending the day in the oil districts. Lieut Governor Newlands and Premier Gardiner greeted them at the station with Mayor McAra’s welcome. A large crowd filled the area and police struggled to clear a path while Returned men formed a guard of honor and Boy Scouts lined the approaches.
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Regina
Prince of Wales
Prince George
Airiefly
Newlands
Gardiner
Province of
Saskatchewan
McAra
Guard of Honor
Advocate Lash For Motor Car Thefts
Toronto August 26. The Canadian Bar Association proposes whipping with a strap for those convicted of motor car thefts as part of amendments to the Criminal Code. Judge E E Coatsworth of Toronto presented the committee report on the final day of the annual meeting.
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Toronto
Canadian Bar Association
Committee On the Administration of Justice
Ee, Coatsworth
Local Farmer Grows Record Cucumbers in Medicine Hat
Mr. Mike Lang of 908 Fifth Street claims some of his open air cucumbers are among the largest in Medicine Hat. A sample measured fourteen inches long, three inches in diameter and weighed two and three-quarter pounds. He plans to keep larger fruit as seed stock.
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Mike Lang
Fifth Street
Medicine Hat
the News
Edmonton Trades and Labor Congress reaches fifth day
August 26 report from Edmonton shows the 43rd Trades and Labor Congress advancing with talks on proposed legislation and officer elections this afternoon at 2 30. Tom Moore expected to win the presidency. vice presidents contested.
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Edmonton
Trades and Labor Congress of Canada
Tom Moore
Draper
Quebec City
Toronto
Quebec
Labor Congress
Gideon Robertson
Congress
Corcoran
Liquor Control Boards
London
Ontario
Dead in Japanese Naval Disaster Reach 119 Officials
Tokio reports 119 dead from a Japanese naval disaster on Wednesday night, including eleven officers. Four warships were involved. the destroyer Warxabi sank after a collision with cruiser dintzagna. The cruiser Naka, damaged in the collision with Ashi, reached Malakru under steam with Ashi following after temporary repairs. Maneuvers off Maizuru were suspended temporarily.
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Tokio
Warxabi
Dintzagna
Naka
Ashi
Malakru
Maizuru
Conclude Customs Inquiry At Ottawa
Ottawa August 25 Preparations are under way for the reopening of sittings of the Royal Customs Commission in Ottawa in September ending an eight month inquiry into the administration of the Customs Department the anti smuggling treaty brewery and distillery transactions and other revenue matters The commission will prepare a report for government and parliament with possible recommendations including tighter port appraisal and stricter cross border inspections The commissioners will visit Washington at month end to discuss the treaty with US officials and amendments may result from new evidence
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Ottawa
Royal Customs Commission
Royal Commission
Customs Department
Canada
Department of National Revenue
United States
Dominion
Washington
Today’s Probs Fair and Moderate Weather Note
The note records a fair and moderate weather outlook with a temperature around 82 degrees and a humidity near 34 percent for today. No major storms predicted. conditions are suitable for outdoor activities.
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Temp
Mont Envers Railway Disaster Kills 21 Tourists
A Mont Envers cog railway car plunged into a ravine near Chamonix killing 21 and wounding about 30. The wreck occurred as the descent began after travelers viewed Mont Blanc glaciers. emergency crews aided survivors, with several foreign nationals among the victims.
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Mont Blanc Ghain
Chamonix
France
Mont Envers
Mont‘ Blanc
Mont Evers
Montenvers
Newton Perry
Chicago
Pavine
Paris
Havas
Chamorix
Mont Blanc
Capt Courteney May Retry Trans Atlantic Flight
Capt Courteney May plans to attempt the Whale again in Southampton tonight after mechanics worked through the night to drain oil and inspect the flying boat. A new start attempt was said to be possible not later than six o clock, despite local skepticism lingering from a month of delays.
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Southampton
Brig
C. T. Cou
Courteney
America
United States
Calshot
Grain Prices Rise Amid Weather Influences on Winnipeg Market
A mild buying wave, sparked by Western Canada weather, lifted prices on the Winnipeg Grain Exchange. Gains ranged 3-4 to 1 cent as holders took profits with limited pressure. Rye led the coarse grains in activity while oats and barley saw moderate demand.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Detroit Visit Of French Minister Opens Ford Flight Tour
Detroit welcomed French Minister of Commerce and Aviation Aniiat-Ds Bakes owski and his party arriving by a Ford-Stout tri motor plane at Ford Airport. The minister spoke of strengthen economic and aviation ties during a morning arrival observed by local officials.
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Detroit
Mich
Aniiat
Ds Bakesowski
Ford
Western Canada Poised for Prosperity Says D C Coleman
Winnipeg Aug 26 Mr D C Coleman vice president of western lines Canadian Pacific Railway reports a harvest underway with an excellent crop outlook and steady prairie province development. He notes grain car and locomotive deployments ensure uninterrupted wheat flow to Atlantic and Pacific ports and cites rising tourist traffic bringing international visitors and potential long term benefits.
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Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces
British Columbia
Western Canada
D. C. Coleman
Western Lines
Canadian Pacific Railway
Pacific Coast
Western
Atlantic
Pacific
Coleman
United States
Real Britain
Dominion
Mining Congress Ag
Prairie Cities
Montain Resorts
Vancouver
Ger
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the Globe
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Harbor Grace
Advocate Lash
Can. Bar Assn
Hal
Trades and Labor Congress
Commission
Wan Qliday
Capt
Courtney May
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