Forke Denies Progressive Breach in New Government Talks
An Ottawa despatch reports the Progressive group accused of breach of faith after talks with Governor-General and Premier Meighen. Robert Forke says the memorandum guided his actions and was not sent to the Governor-General. The group aimed to sustain a functioning government and permit passage of the supply bill.
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Hungarian Farmers Attack Outdoor Aerials Over Flood Fears
In Skolnok Hungary July 3 farmers accuse outdoor wireless aerials of causing continuous rain and floods across the Danube region. They demand removal, fail to sway the mayor who ridicules the claim, then start wrecking aerials until police intervene.
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Scott Condemned to Hang in October Case
Chicago man Scott Condemned and Mrs July Russell Licott, a former Canadian stock salesman, were condemned after prior near escapes, and a hanging date of October 5th was set.
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Chicago
Floods Ravage Central Mexico Crops Again
Flood conditions across Mexico's central region devastate crops in the granary area. Reports from Sualvaderta near Leon describe a desperate situation as new floods sweep parts of the territory. Jojutla in Guerrero state reports rivers bursting their banks with homes and bridges washed away.
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Progres sive MP Coote will not seek re election in Macleod
Ottawa July 3 GC Coote progressive member for Macleod Alberta announces he will not run in the federal elections this year. He has represented Macleod in the House of Commons since 1921.
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House of Commons
Two Men Arrested for Passing Bogus Bills in Victoria
Victoria police arrested Fred Barritt and Reginald Garrett from Calgary on July 3 for circulating counterfeit ten and twenty dollar Bank of Montreal notes. They found about 15,000 in fake bills in their downtown hotel quarters. Garrett was caught trying to pass a $10 note in a store.
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Fred Barritt
Reginald Garrett
Calgary
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Tax on Greek bachelors under Panxatos regime announced
Athens Greece July 3 decree taxes single men over two and sixteen at 2000 and 1000 drachmes. The move imposes a cost for remaining unmarried, reflecting the Panxatos regime’s policy shift.
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Greece
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Error of Judgment Causes Death of Air Expert at Shaunavon
Coroner reports no inquest into the death of Richard Andrew Hawman a former RAF pilot who died when his airplane nose spinned from about 500 feet near Shaunavon. Captain Carter RCAC will investigate and report to Ottawa. Hawman along with Olic Gardiner recently purchased the aircraft awaiting inspection and qualification flights. Hawman survived by a widow and a two year old son with relatives in England. The machine was found in airworthy condition after the crash. Carter cited Hawman error of judgment as the cause while the belt could have aided recovery.
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Cone Dies Known For Everyday In Every Way Motto
Nancy, France. Phillip Emile Cone, 69, the advocate of anti-suggestion in illness treatment, died from general fatigue after weeks of illness. Once a druggist, he taught a simple health recipe and lectured in several countries including Canada.
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France
Phillip Emile Cone
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Canada
Wheat market opens dull then strengthens modestly
Wheat opened lower with July and October futures down but rallied slightly as demand stayed weak and offerings remained light. July closed at 1.4978 per bushel, October at 1.325, December at 1.3038 with export interest and outside influence minimal due to the American market closure and reports of rains in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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Alberta
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Manitoba
Lady Houston Regains Civil Rights in Jersey Court
Jersey, July 3. Lady Houston widow of Sir Robert Houston was restored civil rights by a Jersey royal court. Four London specialists testified she is normal. The decision ends the curatorship over her 7,000,000 estate and relieves the curators who were appointed in May after a finding of incapacity.
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Civil Service Act Stranded Employes Make Early Choice
Following the dissolution of parliament Bill No. 223 to amend the Civil Service Act remained on the order paper for second reading. The act allows civil servants to elect to be covered within a one year extension. with the election period ending July 19, notices urged prompt action to members across Canada. Fred Cook, president of the Professional Institute of the Civil Service, sent out notices urging swift compliance.
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Tax Reduction Moves Forward in Ottawa Talks
Ottawa reports indicate the government aims to implement legislation passed this session that failed to receive Royal assent. Prime Minister Meighen met his acting ministers but made no new announcements. Sir Henry Drayton argues tax cuts can take effect immediately despite pending assent.
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Henry Drayton
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Arthur Meighen
Winnipeg
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Tribune
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Winnipeg guest hails British Columbia business boom
Mr. W. J. Christie of Winnipeg, a major Medicine Hat property owner, visits and praises British Columbia commerce. He cites thriving tourism, revived mining, Trail smelter output of 3000 tons daily, 2500 workers, and new power stations. The smelter’s oil wash process boosts efficiency, profits last year exceeded thirteen million dollars, and housing for workers is affordable at fifteen dollars monthly. Christie predicts strong industrial growth ahead.
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Medicine Hat
Wm. Cousins
Christie
Winitrey
British Columbia
Trail
British Women Parade for Equal Franchise Rights
On July 2 in London a colorful pageant drew about 2000 women including a U S contingent to Hyde Park. They urged equal political rights for British men and women with suffrage at age 21 and seating of Peeresses in the House of Lords. The U S section carried a banner asking why all American women can vote and not British women.
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United States
Hyde Park
Lorda
Degenerate Shot and Killed Woman Who Fought For Sons
In New York on July 3 Mrs. Margaret Stanton 36 widow and mother of four was shot and killed while defending her two sons Dewitt 12 and Ellwood 8 who were attacked by a degenerate entering their rear bedroom Emma 14 witnessed the struggle as the mother fought the assailant who then fled through a window after firing.
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Margaret Stanton
Alberta Progressive E J Garland Attacks Dissolution
Bow River representative E J Garland denounces Mr King for dissolving Parliament as unconstitutional and a return to military governance. Garland argues the move ignores constitutional practice and recalls Cromwellian psychology, noting Parliament was dissolved yesterday amid claims of insult to the people’s representatives.
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Meighen
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Cannablar Stuation Brace: Governor-General Defies Dissolution Demand
The Jabor Herald argues Lord Byrne overstepped constitutional bounds by refusing Mr. King's dissolution request. It contends the Governor-General must follow constitutional usage as the King's representative and act on the Prime Minister's recommendation.
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