Reparations delegates seek to clear up six-power talks
Hague August 27 Reparations Conference heads toward adjournment with no agreement as Premier Briand seeks to clarify the situation. British Chancellor Snowden urged a full session while France argues the Young plan offers must be accepted to avoid chaos.
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Hague
Briand
France
Jaspar
Belgium
Philip Snowden
Showden
Henri Jaspar
Snowden
Ciix
Great Britain
England
Greece
Portugal
Poland
Germany
Europe
Louis Loucheur
M. Loucheur
Paris
Britishers complain after returning home from Canada
A dozen English farm workers deported from Canada arrived in Liverpool aboard the Melita. They protested low pay of ten dollars a month and long hours with brief meal breaks, while noting widespread unemployment in Montreal Winnipeg and Quebec. They blamed foreign laborers for driving British workers down.
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Liverpoool
Canada
Liverpool
Melita
Montreal
Quebec
Winnipeg
England
Edmonton Youth Drowns in Sylvan Lake Tragedy
Nick Cervinka of Edmonton, 17, drowned when a small boat capsized 300 yards from Sylvan Lake boathouse. Gordon Candler, 17, and William Richards, 18, were rescued with Edwards revived by Dr. Naismith after being unconscious. Spectator H McMillan paddled out to aid.
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Sylvan Lake
Nick Cervinka
Edmonton
Gordon Candler
William Richards
H. McMillan
Cervinka
Thomas to Meet Western Farmers Leaders in Winnipeg
Lord Privy Seal J H Thomas will confer with presidents of the United Farmers groups from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta in Winnipeg on September 3. The talks are expected to cover immigration policy.
Campers Must Light No Fires in Bow River Forest
Ottawa reports growing fire threat in Crow's and Bow River forests. The Interior Minister proposes a proclamation banning camping and outdoor fires from Bow River south to the international boundary. He urges farmers and ranchers to prevent camping on their lands to avert disaster amid prolonged drought.
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Bow River Forest
Ottawa
Crows '4
Jon
Charles’ Stewart
Brownlge
Crow's
Bow -River
Bow River
Opi
Maine
Phi
Forestry Service
Merchant House to Open Large Branch in the City
A merchantile firm of international repute is about to open a large branch store in Medic at. Representatives of the concern have been in the city for some time selecting suitable quarters and it is stated that an acceptable site has been acquired.
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Mediciat
Navy League thanks Medicine Hat for subscriptions and donations
Fred Cooke provincial organizer reports about 150.00 raised in Alberta for the Navy League of Canada. The league aids merchant marine widows and orphans and supports sailors homes across major ports while promoting citizenship. subscriptions to Sailor Magazine and donations support these efforts. Receipts issued by Secretary Treasurer W. J. Ward at 244 6th Avenue N. E. Calgary.
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Fred Cooke
Navy League of Canada
Medicine Hat
Sailor Magazine
Navy League
Alberta
Canada
W. J. Ward
6Th
Six Hour Days Proposal Puts Drumheller Miners on Trade Vote
Drumheller Alberta local union No. 59 uses the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada opening session in St John to push a six hour day and five day week for all Canadian miners. The resolution notes miners work five months a year and cites failed attempts to expand Alberta coal markets as a wage reduction basis.
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St. John
N.B
Drumheller
Alberta
Trades and Labor Congress of Canada
Canada
Forest fires slow gain as crews gain control
Winnipeg reports forests in several districts showing progress as cooler damp weather aids fighters. Rennie flames near control, Bradbury River blaze remains stubborn with air support and dense smoke hindering crews. Calgary notes Turner Valley risks hold but damper air improves outlook. Nelson interior sees relief as crews mobilize and smoke thickens elsewhere.
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Winnipeg
Forestry Department
Rennie
Turner Valley
J. A. Hutchison
Bow River Forest Reserve
Hutchison
Oil and Gas Association
Nelson
B.C
Kootenay
Ort
Sleeping sickness hits southwestern Japan with high deaths
Tokio reports widespread sleeping sickness across the southwestern prefecture. There are 202 known cases and 73 deaths, linked to the severe summer. Okayama is hardest hit with 113 cases and ten deaths.
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Tokio
Okayama
British Troops Prepare for Palestine Embarkation
Aug 27 dispatches report two battalions of British troops at Valetta awaiting orders to sail for Palestine aboard the Eagle carrier, Royal Sovereign, and destroyers Woolston and Witherington. Arab Jewish clashes widen in Syria and Trans-Jordan as French and British authorities deploy troops and close Palestine’s eastern frontier.
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Damascus
Jerusalem
Toda
Gaha
Holy City
Icmop
Haadilu
Iardad
Hatala
Ean
Palestine
Ceriiceum
Cairo
Trans-Jordania
Syria
Noehlus
Tul Kerman
Jenin
Ghur
Davedhikant
Ama Hann Walieinwn
Tina
Kiwanis Western Canada Convention to be Held in Medicine Hat
Next week's Kiwanis district convention will be held in Medicine Hat on September 3 and 4 with delegates from Calgary Edmonton Swift Current Regina and Winnipeg. Notables include William C Green F W Parker Dr Co Tatham Governor R W Moore and Carl S Palmer. Local clubs prepare social events and welcome signage as Rotarians offer support and merchants are urged to make windows inviting.
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Western Canada
Kiwanis Club
Medicine Hat
William C. Green
F. W. Parker
Co. Co. Tatham
R. W. Moore
Carl S. Palmer
Uli Iuesuay Tilulililie
Municipal Golf Club
Tennis Club
Connaught Golf Club
Badminton Club
Kiwanis
Rotarians
Second Street
Catholics Gain Moral Influence in Great Britain Says Delegate
Montreal August 26 Hon Evan Morgan head of the British Catholic movement cites rising Catholic moral and political influence as numbers grow He notes about three conversions daily in England last year and explores potential Catholic immigration to Canada He advises against forming a Catholic political party while aiming for educational justice across parties
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Montreal
Great Britain
Evan Morgan
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Edmonton
England
Morgan
Earl of Tredeger
Earl of Southesk
Mr. Morgan
High Honor for JW Defoe of the Free Press
John W. Dafoe of Winnipeg editor of the Manitoba Free Press was named by the United States Government as the Non National Commissioner on the International Commission under the treaty for the advancement of peace with Germany. The treaty signed in Washington May 5, 1928, calls for disputes to be referred to this commission after failed diplomatic steps.
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Ottawa
John W. Dafoe
Winnipeg
Manitoba Free Press
United States
International Commission
Germany
International Commission For Investigation
Washington
Communists Target Queen's Park Protest In Toronto
Police prepared to deal summarily with a Communist demonstration planned at Queens Park tonight. Mayor Samuel McBride said the city has been alerted as Communist executives claim plans are complete for the event.
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Toronto
Queens Park
Samuel McBride
Pilot and mechanic killed in Boston Derby crash
In Boston on August 27 Red Devereaux and his mechanic died when the Philadelphia Cleveland Derby plane crashed on arrival at the Boston airport. Devereaux's wife was fatally injured and the Derby’s second entrant to reach Boston is noted. Also, London opera star Jack Cannon reportedly died by self-inflicted action in Sydney.
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Boston
Mass
Red” Devereaux
Devereaux
Jack’Cannon
Long Bay
Sydney
Aypatraiia
Natural Resources Conference in Near Future
Edmonton August 28. Premier Brownlee mooted a Ottawa discussion between Dominion and Provincial governments on returning natural resources to the province. No definite arrangement set. informal talks held during Hon. Charles Stewart’s visit. Dominion offers may echo Manitoba terms, subsidies tied to population growth, with possible sliding scale.
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Edmonton
Ottawa
Dominion
E. Brownlee
Charles Stewart
Interior
Manttaha
Deavnian
Dan
Ani Oni
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Warth
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Tatham
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Stanley C. Perry
Ontario
University of New Brunswick
Hamilton Normal School
University of Toronto
Sir Osmond Brocks
Manitoba
Bush
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Cammininatiane Batindka
Tarinaalim
R. C
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