Callaghan Appointed Deputy Minister of Alberta Railways and Telephones
Edmonton Aug 29 Special to the News Hon W W Smith appoints John Callaghan of Calgary as deputy minister of railways and telephones. The move shifts tasks from irrigation and drainage chief Charlesworth to Callaghan, who will oversee railway affairs while A A Warner remains general manager of the government line. No by election date set. Greenfield may represent Ponoka in the House. Mrs Irene Parlby remains minister without portfolio with no remuneration unless re elected.
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Lethbridge
Charlesworth
Callaghan
Lethbridge Northern Board
Smith
Alberta
Canada
Pacific
Great Eastern
Calgary
Greenfield
Moupay
Ulf.a
Brown
Ponoka
Wremley Greenfield
Penakya Wiis A
Brownlee
Pembina
Alex. Ross
Irene Parlby
Portolio
Parthy
J. L. Cote
Germany Faces Tumult as Labor Pressure Grows
Berlin reports a grim political mood as Chancellor presides over a cabinet session. The assassination of Matthias Ersberger has unsettled the regime and fueled unrest led by socialist and communist factions demanding actions against anti Germans. The government weighs calling the Reichstag before its September 27 meeting.
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Berlin
Germany
Presider Kert
Tlathias Ersbergeg
Reichstag
Brooklyn photographer charged under state prohibition law
New York August 27 James de John a Brooklyn photographer was held for the grand jury on alleged violation of the state prohibition law. Police say strangers could buy only a small outside drink while regular patrons could obtain a two ounce bottle of hootch inside. Outside prices were 10 cents. inside customers paid one cent.
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Noormiack
New York
James de John
Brooklyn
Disabled ship Hag Apparent. lumber ship sighted afloat
A Canadian lumber carrier disabled for over a week was reported by the Canadian Winner to be seen afloat near 9 41 N 127 39 W with lumber scattered on the surface. The U S Coast Guard cutter Snohomish tracked the scene as rescue efforts continued, seeking survivors. The vessel carried 3 5 million feet of lumber and had 17 feet of water in her hold but was described as floating comfortably by her captain.
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Seattle
Wash
Dacm
Miutine
Exreo Canadian Tmporper
Hlave
United States Coast Guard
Snohomish
Trinidad End
Bank Heist Suspect Identified in Huntington Park Robbery
In Los Angeles on Aug 27 C W Lovelace Sr was jailed after Mrs V S Shuler identified him as one of five men who robbed the Huntington Park branch of the Los Angeles Trust and Savings Bank yesterday, escaping with over $83,000. Three other suspects were arrested. some victims could not positively identify Lovelace.
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Los Angeles
C. W Lovelace, Sr
Robbbery
Salvaging Operations Continue On ZR-2 Wreck
Hull England August 29 salvage work on the wrecked ZR-2 proceeded with no additional bodies found by midday. The recovered wreckage mounted on the Humber quay as crowds watched from the waterfront. Latter, the body of Air Commodore E M Maitland of the British flying force was recovered from the dirigible wreck late this afternoon.
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Hull
Eng
Humber
Maitland Hull
E. M. Maitland
Gompers Pushes Japanese Labor Delegation to Disarmament Talks
A Tokyo cablegram to the Shimpo quotes Eraji Suzuki president of the Japanese Federation of Labor saying Samuel Gompers urged Japanese organized labor to pressure the government to appoint an official labor delegation to the disarmament conference. Suzuki said a letter from Gompers noted the importance of labor questions and that efforts would be made to secure representation for labor in the Japanese delegation.
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Honolulu
T. H
Agenst
Samuel Gompers
Tokyo
Shimpo
Eraji Suzuki
Japanese Federation of Labor
Suzuki
Gompers
Shooting and Bombing in Belfast Prompt Armored Patrols
In Belfast during dinner hour on North Queen Street and Lodge Road, shooting and bombing occurred. Armored cars patrolled the area while two people with bullet wounds were treated at a hospital. In Dublin, the Irish republican cabinet met at Mansion House but offered no formal proceeding.
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Belfast
Queen’s Street
New Lodge Road
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Houstone
Lloyd George
Water shortage halts military actions at front
Constantinople August 29 Greek and Turkish operations near the front may pause for weeks due to water scarcity. Greeks rush water to troops using automobiles, barrels, skins and wooden tanks, while Turks promise rewards of 1 dollar for a chauffeur and 5 thousand dollars for a motor captain.
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Constantinople
Lieut Governor Clarke Dies in Ontario City Today
Lieut Governor L. J. H. Clarke of Ontario died here shortly after three this afternoon. He served in the role for many years and his death is reported from Toronto.
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Clarke
Toronto
L.jone H. Clarke
Ontario
Russians Seek Salt Cod Deal With Newfoundland
Negotiations opened in London between the Soviet commissioner and the Newfoundland government for the purchase of 20 000 tons of salt codfish. The sale would cover about a quarter of this colony’s annual consumption. The Russian side proposes 10 to 20 percent cash, with the rest in notes payable in three to five years.
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Newfoundland
St. Johns
Nld
London
Miss Margaret Bates Sets Long Distance Swim Record
In Hamilton on Saturday Miss Margaret Bates the young Scotch champion of Great Britain swam seven miles from the High Level bridge to the beach piers in three hours and 10 minutes establishing a best long distance record.
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Hamilton
Ont
Margaret Bates
Great Britain
Flight Commander Max Fielt Killed in Hull Disaster
United States mayor air service commander Max Fielt died in Wednesday's hull disaster while commanding the ZR 2 on the Atlantic route to Key Trang. The incident more details remain unavailable as authorities review the crash site.
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United States
Air Service
Hull
Village Fire threatens town as flames reach hall
Aug 29 report recounts Mine Parenteau starting a coal oil kitchen fire in Yamask Quebec that spiraled into a village blaze fanned by wind. Fire crews from Sorel saved the town. five homes a public hall and the town hall burned. property loss estimated at 75600 dollars with no injuries.
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Parenteau
Sorel
Safe Deposit Vault Robbery Targets City
Four unmasked robbers raided the Security Safe Deposit vaults in the Masonic Temple last night. They net about 200000 dollars after a leisurely search of seventeen boxes, with 46000 dollars left behind in one box. A patrolman reported the scene in Chicago.
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Chicago
Security Safe Deposit Company
Masonic Temple
British Golfer Abe Mitchel Loses Wallet In Train
From Toronto to Montreal Abe Mitchel, the British golfer, discovered his wallet containing 1500 dollars was left in the seeping car after alighting Saturday morning. Search efforts located the missing money.
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Montreal
Toronto
Abe Mitche
Briton Troops Arrive in Calicut Amid Disturbances
British forces including cavalry reach Calicut from Bangalore and move toward the turmoil area. Refugees report torture and looting in Ernad district as rebels abandon Tanur and nearby towns and retreat into hijis.
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Calicut
India
Bangalore
Ernad
Tanur
British Troops Reported Arriving Near Matibar India
Reports from Matibar in British India say British troops and cavalry have arrived, reinforcing London belief that the uprising may be confined to that area though the seriousness and potential spread remain acknowledged by observers.
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London
Matibar
British India
West Fair Weather Forecast Says Warm Today and Tuesday
A forecast predicts all West Fair conditions with warm temperatures today and Tuesday. Strong sunshine expected with little to no rain across the region. The forecast highlights brief warm spell and dry spell for residents and travelers.
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All West
Franco Canadian Train Here Oct 4 in Medicine Hat
Mayor Huckvale reports a letter from Senator Beaubien president of Train Exposition Franco Canadien announcing the exhibit train in Medicine Hat from 6 am to 10 pm on Oct 4. The exhibit, showcasing French-made products, will depart Montreal next Thursday for a two month tour across Canada. Beaubien seeks cooperation from the City Council and local groups to ensure a successful visit.
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Huckvale
C. P. Beaubien
Medicine Hat
France
Wll
Monteal
Canara
Beaubien
Police Court Fines In Local Proceedings
Ole Olson charged with intoxication was fined 10 dollars and costs before Magistrate Rae. L Wibberley for discharging firearms within city limits was ordered to pay a five dollar fine and costs.
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Ole Olson
Rae. L. Wibverley
Moscow Fire Devastates Dense District
Helsingfors correspondent reports a large Moscow fire in the city’s thickest residential area has burned for days, destroying several hundred houses as authorities work to combat the blaze and assess the damage.
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London
Moscow
Helsingfors
Central News
Aviator Foss and two passengers killed in plane crash near Philadelphia
August 29 report says aviator Frank W. Foss and two Philadelphia passengers died when Fosss plane crashed on the citys northeastern outskirts. Also killed were Mrs Pussyexi and her eight year old son.
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Philadelphia
Frank W. Foss
Pussyexi
Philade'phia
Oil Drilling Progress Reported At Medicine Hat Site
Workers at Medicine Hat Development Ltd drill in section 19 township 14 range 1 and have reached a depth of about 275 feet by the end of last week. The project continues to progress with no major issues reported.
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Medicine Hate Development (O., Ltd
Weston retirements shift York by election nomination
Toronto August 29 Robert J Bull of Weston and president of the West York Conservative Association retires from the race for the Conservative nomination in the West York federal by election. He backs Len Wallace of Woodbridge a brother of the late Captain Tom Wallace and son of a former ward member.
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Toronto
Robert J. Bull
Weston
West York Conservative Association
West York
Len Wallace
Woodbridge
Tom Wallace
Poison evidence ties to Mrs. Mahoney murder case
Coroner Willis H. Corson announced that enough poison to kill fifteen people was found in the stomach of the Mrs. Knute M. Mahoney body discovered in a Lake Union trunk. The victim's head injuries were deemed fatal and her husband James E. Mahoney remains jailed on murder charges with a September 20 trial date set.
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Seattle
Wash
Knute M. Mahoney
Willis H. Corson
Lake Union
James E. Mahoney
Noison
Canada National moves 2 million bushels of wheat
Two million bushels of 1921 wheat moved by the Canadian National Railway in two weeks, with ten days in advance of last year. Most shipments went to the lake head.
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C.N.R
Winnipeg
Canadian National Railway
Lake Head
President Millerand Hosts U S Legion Delegation at Rambouillet
In Paris the visiting American Legion delegation was received by President Millerand at the presidential summer home in Rambouillet. The event marked the final ceremony of their 17 day visit to France with travel and official welcomes. They depart for Belgium the next day.
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Paris
Millerand
American Legion
Rambouillet
Legionarires
France
Belgium
Contraband Whiskey Seized From Freight Car Near Chicago
Prohibition agents seized 2400 quarts of contraband whiskey from a freight car shipped from New York invoiced as tires. James Marner, named as the recipient, is held on $5000 bond. Two other men are detained as witnesses.
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Chicago
New York
James Marner
Canadian Labor party frames cross party cooperation plan
Winnipeg August 28 delegates to a labor Congress urge farmer labor collaborations. The Canadian Labor party backs co operation with provincial farmers movements and proposes joint conferences. New officers include J W Bruce president and F J Dixon as vice president. A tariff debate is tabled for another conference. The party calls tax relief on essentials and land values, banking nationalization, and a capital levy to restrain war debt.
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Winnipeg
Farmer and Labor
Trades and Labor Congress
Canadian Labor Party
W. PD. Bayley
M.L.A
T. 2. Reilly
Calgary
Labor Party
Dominion
T. A. Crerar
National Progressive Party
United Action
J. W. Bruce
Toronto
F. J. Dixon
Manitoba
James Simpson
Nova Scotia
W. Fuzzay
Walifax
New Brunswick
J. E. Tighy
St. John
Quebec
Aiphetus
Mathieu
Montreal
Ontario
J. McCaffery
Ottawa
R. S. Ward
Saskachewan
W. W. Watson
Moosa Jaw
Alwerta
Rielly
Britizh A Wagner
House of Commone
Bruce
Prince Edward Teland
Lfe
Tames Somerville
Moose Jaw
Winniper
British Labor Party
Survivors Searched As Canadian Importer Missing
Portland Oregon August 29 bone vessels abreast early today prepared to scour the Pacific for survivors of the Canadian Importer freighter, missing since last Thursday. Commander Weasche of the coast guard cutter Snohomish directs the search and says he is confident the vessel has foundered after drifting water logged.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Ocean
Weasche
Coast Guard
Snohomish
Spartanburg man dies after rail crossing accident
Spartanburg South Carolina August 27 ve. Calswell a local business man was walking on a railroad crossing when he tripped struck his chin on a steel rail and suffered a broken neck he died within minutes according to police at the scene
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Dail Eireann
Auusshans
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Yamaska
William Pope
Society of Chemical Industry
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Wile
Vancouver
Saskatoon
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Bai Lord Tual
Russia
A.J. Bull Weston
W.L. Wallace
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