Mountie slain by bandits on Saskatchewan highway
Regina July 5 An intensive manhunt is under way to capture bandits who shot Corporal Leonard V Ralls of the RCMP as he tried to stop their car on a Saskatchewan highway He died fifteen minutes after being rushed to a doctor His last words Were they've gone east Detective Sergeant R Mortimer pursued the trail by air near Yorkton with reports placing the car near Margo 65 miles north of Yorkton Farmers assist police as the bandit car speeds away An abandoned car found at Lindow is believed to be the bandits vehicle stolen three weeks ago from Zealandia Saskatchewan The search spans Lindaw with shots reportedly fired at 3 10 a m The slain corporal aged 44 left a wife and four children at Foam Lake Yorkton Saskatchewan
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Regina
Leonard V. Ralls
R.C.M.P
R. Mortimer
Yorkton
Margo
Sergi Mortimer
W. Baird
Ralls
Foam Lake
Lindow
L. V. Ralls
Zealandia
Saskatchewan
Lindaw
City Council denounces misrepresentation on trans-Canada highway
Aldermen Black and Warham moved a resolution that misrepresentations about the highway within Medicine Hat City limits may jeopardize Dominion funding and force the city to pay an estimated 3 500 to 10 000. The measure cites Highway Commissioner Davidson and Governor Cummings noting cooperative relief work and seeks names of complainants to withdraw the allegations. Continued on page eight.
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Ald. Black
Ald. Warham
Dominion
Davidson
C. A. Davidson
Province of
Alberta
Ashburner
Hig
C. H. Cummings
Medicine Hat
Beresford's Wife Leads Campaign in Manitoba Election
Mrs. Beresford will travel to the Rupert’s Land constituency to campaign for her husband P G Beresford who sits in Rupert’s Land. He remains distant at Great Bear Lake pursuing minerals while his wife and friends manage the drive against Hastings and support the Provincial Treasurer Ewan McPherson.
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Winnipeg
Man
P. G. Beresford
Manitoba
Rupert's Land
Great Bear Lake
Northwest Territories
Ewan McPherson
Three Alberta Airmen Die in North Prison Crash
Three Alberta airmen were killed when their plane crashed near Mazenod Lake eighty miles north of Fort Rae in the Northwest Territories. Pilot Andy Cruickshank, 33, chief mechanic Horace Tory, 35, and mechanic Harry King, 32, were found with the wreckage after five days’ search. Poor visibility and a low flying maneuver are blamed.
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Edmonton
Andy Cruickshank
Mazenod Lake
Fort Rae
N.W.T
Slot Walter Gilbert
Horace Tory
Canadian Airways Limited
McMurray
Harry King
Canadian Airways, Limited
Mechanic King
Fort McMurray
Citizens Organize Benefit Program for Mona Wade
A local citizen committee plans a large benefit program to fund transportation for Mona Wade to the All Canadian trials in Hamilton. A swimming gala, baseball game, football display, softball and lacrosse events are being organized to raise funds on a value received basis. A public contribution list is opened in the News and participation is urged to show support for the young athlete en route to a championship in a distant city.
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Hamilton
Mona
Gam
Canada
Gold Lure Draws Party To Danger Zone
Edmonton reports that a new party plans to probe the Thelen river country for Hornby’s gold, following samples found in his rotten shack. The 1927 tragedy of Jack Hornby and two Englishmen ended in starvation, with diaries revealing one by one their demise.
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Edmonton
Jack Hornby
Thelen River
Hornby
Wilds
Fort McMurray
Burglary at 5260 Fourth Avenue Stole Jewelry
Last night a burglar entered Mr T Graham’s home at 5260 Fourth Avenue and stole jewelry valued over 2000 dollars from two dressers and pockets on a bed. Entry was gained by cutting a screen door after using a ladder to reach the veranda. Bed room was unoccupied at the time. loss partly covered by insurance.
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T. Graham
Fourth Avenue
Graham
Death Toll Rises From Fourth of July Celebrations Across Border
The United States marked the 156th Independence Day at a cost of over 240 lives. Auto accidents led with 111 deaths, far fewer than 1931, when nearly 500 died. Fireworks killed ten. the Woodbridge Ontario exhibition hall burned down.
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New York
United States
London Murder Trial Highlights The Other Woman
In the Mayfair homicide case of Mrs Dolores Burney the defense suggests Thomas William Scott Stephen was shot as he attempted to disarm Burney who threatened suicide. Dr Durant testified detailing the scene and the accused’s distraught state while the jury, including two women, heard dramatic revelations.
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London
Thomas William Scott Stephen
Elvira Dolores Burney
Stephen
Mayfair
Dolores Barney
Dr. Durant
Death Threat is Received by the Mayor of Didsbury
A letter to Didsbury Mayor H. W. Chambers demanded 5000 in cash to be delivered at the Roosebud bridge. A staged drop failed to attract an extortionist as Alex Currie was arrested after a ride from Dr J L Clarke. Currie’s actions on the road differ in witness accounts.
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Didsbury
H. W. Chambers
Chambers
Roger Barrett
Alex Currie
J. L. Clarke
R.C.M.P
Currie
Clarke
Olds
Dobbin
Edmonton
Eggs and Legs Campaign In Medicine Hat Area
The Medicine Hat Fish and Game Association funds an eggs and legs drive to curb magpies and crows with rewards of five cents per pair and two cents per egg. Rural school children join the effort, listing points from Irvine, Morley, and other districts as teachers and students tally birds and eggs in a cooperative pest control program.
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Medicine Hat Fish and Game Asso
Medicine Hat
Irvine
J. A. Noviski
Wans Wiedemann
Chas. Naylor
Morley
Grandi Anxious Over Debt Payments After Conference
Lausanne brief reports Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and German Chancellor Franz von Papen failed to bridge gaps at a one hour talks. Both sides remained far apart with no progress on a compromise. A draft plan replacing reparations annuities with a German bond was discussed, but simultaneous cancellation of war debts was sought. The note indicates continued tension over debt settlement at the conference.
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Lausanne
Ramsay MacDonald
Franz von Papen
Germany
Britain Moves to Impose Tariffs on Irish Goods
London reports that the British government wins a Commons vote allowing duties on Irish Free State imports up to 10 percent ad valorem to cover land annuities. The measure passes amid rejection of arbitration by an Empire tribunal and amid broader disputes over the annuities and a separate amendment to exclude foodstuffs.
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London
House of Commons
Free State
House
J. H. Thomas
Dominions
Valorem
Venice
National Debt Commissioners
Britain
Mr. Thomas
Ore Jean
de Valera
M. Thomas
Eels Rds
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Woodbridge, Ont
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