Cox Nominated by Democratic Convention for Presidency
Auditorium in San Francisco reports that James M. Cox of Ohio secured the Democratic nomination for president after a 44 ballot fight. The moving of nomination by Sam Amidon followed Cox reaching 702 votes as delegates urged acclamation amid cheering and brass bands. Leaders eye Franklin D. Roosevelt for second place as delegates adjourn to noon.
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Sam B. Amidon
Kansas
McAdoo
Democratic National Commnttes
Cox
Robinson
Armidon
Mies
Mies and Nominte Cox
Hall
Tranklin
Roosevelt
New York
Navy
Ean
White May Yet Be Induced To Form A Government
Ottawa rumors say Sir Thomas White may be invited to form a government after Sir Robert Borden. It is believed White could gain substantial Quebec support. Hon. N W Rowell remains absent and may not return with a definite decision on his portfolio.
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Ottawa
Sir Thos
White
Robe
Borden
Thos
Quebec
N. W. Rowell
10000 Tons Western Coal Offered to Hamilton Chamber
Hamilton July 6 The offer of 10000 tons of western coal has been made to the Hamilton chamber of commerce through a Winnipeg firm which claims to be the largest distributor of coal in Western Canada. The coal is said to be run of mine size for power purposes. The order is open for eight weeks and the chamber seeks freight rate details.
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Hamilton
Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Winnnipeg
Pleims
Canada
Chamber of Commerce
86 Percent Irish Favor Separation From Britain
A Toronto audience at the Labor Temple denounced Britain over Ireland and heard Dr. Thomas O Haenn of Kingston claim 86 percent of Ireland favors separation from Great Britain. He praised the Sinn Féiners and labeled Premier Lloyd George a "little political trickster."
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Toronto
Great Britain
Labor Temple
Organization of Self Determinaion For Ireland League
Thomas O'Haenn
Kingston
Ireland
Lloyd George
Hatter Invited To Hilda Picnic July 14
Hilda residents met Saturday to plan a picnic set for Wednesday July 14 in the Sand Hills near Mr Beatty’s ranch. The school board may grant a holiday for children. A committee led by Mr Godard handles the program and refreshments with Miss Scott, Miss Carswell, and others. Tilda district band to supply music. Medicine Hat visitors invited to attend and view local crops improved by rain.
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Hilda
Tilda
Sand Hills
J. G. Herman
Wm. Frederic
H Steinfeld
Mr. Godard
Medicine Hat
Calgary men face liquor charges in police court
In police court this morning judgment was reserved until tomorrow in cases against Samuel Diamond and Conrad Haas of Calgary for having liquor in other than a private dwelling and for bringing liquor into the province. Tr. S. Ireland and T. Calder were fined $1 plus costs for lawn service in prohibited hours, and J. Reed was fined $2 plus costs for driving on the wrong side of the street.
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Samuel Diamond
Conrad Haas
Calgary
Tr. S. Ireland
T. Calder
J. Reed
Dock Workers Strike in Dublin Over James Larkin
Three thousand Frish dock workers in Dublin walked to city hall and signed a memorial demanding the release of James Larkin, head of the transport workers union, now serving a sentence in a New York state prison.
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Dublin
James Larkin
Transport Workers Union
New York State
Fatal and critical injuries from Lomonton High Level Bridge crash
Six aboard a car returning from the exhibition grounds collided with a steel girder on Edmonton’s high level bridge. Fred Timms of Calgary died en route. H L Robinson of Calgary and John Lucas of Calgary sustained serious injuries. Driver H L Smith unconscious with concussion. Others injured include Janes Smith and Gilbert May with various wounds, and Thomas Melen who works with Capt. Charris' show horses.
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Edmonton
Royal Alexandra Hospital
High Level
Fred Timms
Calgary
Ife
R. Stanlinders
Hh. Smith
South Side
Exhibition Grounds
H. L. Robinson
General Hospital
John Lucas
Misericordia Hospital
Janes Smith
Strd Avenue
Gilbert
May
L1st Avenue
Thomas Melen
Capt
Charris
Advocates Seek Dominion Air Club Free From Government Control
Winnipeg July 1 A morning Aero Clubs of Canada session debated future policy. Some speakers urged a Dominion organization free from government control. Debate focused on whether to limit membership to returned airmen and on civilian office holding. no firm policy set before adjournment.
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Winnipeg
Aero Clubs of Canada
Stove Explosion Claims Life in Brandon Fire
Mrs Annie Wata mick and her young child died after a kitchen stove exploded as coal was poured on the fire to hasten baking. The accident occurred in Brandon with emergency crews responding to the blaze on Saturday night.
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Brandon
Annie Watamick
City Treasurers Dept Receives Civic Feedback On Audit
City council heard a report from J D Mc Gregor H C Francis and Geo A Kinglish praising the treasurer’s department for efficient book keeping with a double check system. They suggest a public information bureau and modest information fees for non owners. A deputation urged Chautauqua license relief amid tax hikes, underscoring Chautauqua as a public educational force.
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Messrs. J. D. McGregor
H. C. Francis
Geo. A. Kinglish
Wider Sphere May Be Open To Sir Robert Borden
The Daily Telegraph editorial foresees impacts of Sir Robert Borden's retirement on Canadian internal politics including the end of the Unionist coalition and a new party. It also suggests a wider role for him in shaping a new scheme of empire government built on his influence and initiation.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Robert Borden
Wheat at Parsons Farm Stands High Ready for Harvest
On his farm about 31 miles northwest of here along the river, J H W Parsons grows 100 acres of wheat noted by locals as the best in the country. A town sample shows stalks 3 to 3.5 feet high with heads averaging about 2.44 inches long, healthy and green, appearing strong even before last night’s rain.
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Parson’s
City
J. HW. Parsons
Montreal Street School To Offer Four Week Summer Class
At a school board meeting it was decided to hold a summer class at Montreal Street School for four weeks starting about July 19. G de Peaslkey named teacher, Miss B McDonald of Kitchener School appointed principal, with staff positions offered to several Nova Scotia and Ontario teachers. Gardner and Mrs Dunham resigned from the staff.
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Snpt
Montreal Street School
G. de. Peaslkey
B. McDonald
Kitchener School
O. T. Forbes
M. N. Currie
QO. McNutt
QO. J. Alton
Nova Scotia
A. Peresian
Ninga
Man
A, Donallson
Palmerston
Ont
Jflleskins
Mount, Torest
Ultimatum Threat to Brussa Mosque and Beicos Occupation
British high commissioner in Constantinople issues an ultimatum to Brugsa over bombardment threats to the Great Mosque at Brussa and town destruction by airplanes. Turkish nationalist troops occupy Beicos near Constantinople as Allied troops withdraw. British fleet bombards positions but nationalist forces hold Berecas. An I. F. A. meeting is set at City Hall tomorrow with speaker C. H. Harris.
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Great Mosque
Beicos
Constantinople
Bosphorus
Holton City
Brussa
Brugsa
de Robeeck
Sea of Marmara
Helios
London
Berecas
C. H. Harris
Oyen
Reunion plan for CMR unit set for September first
A well attended Armouries meeting last evening by the original members of the ard C. M. R. was held to discuss a reunion. The report continues on page six.
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Armouries
Ard C. M. R’s
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Gov. Cox
Ohio
Meetadouots
Hintington
N.Y
William G. McAtoo
James M. Cox
Pam
Rowell
Hamilton G
Dra Hagan Kingston
Irish Self Determination League
Hatter
Mr. Beatty
Lomonton High Level
Advocate Dominion Organization
Governor Cox
Onto
A. Mitchell Palmer
United States
Finance Committee
Miss Carson
Messrs
Hector Lang
H. 8
Joslin
Lang
Carson
People's University
Sir Robert Borden
London Daily Telegraph
Bordens
Montreal St. School
Garddner
Toronto Street School
G. W. Dunham
Connaught School
Canadian Red Cross Society
J. G., Fitzgerald
University of Toronto
Connaught Anti-Toxin Laboratories
Public Health Council For Canada
Can
Red Cross Society
Above Society
City Hall
Royal Orange Association
Loyal
True Blues
O.E. Hall
Orangemen
Brossa
Toronto ST
Ofle
Evyening
Old Fashioned Girls
Burnell Ford
Ward Waters Company
Richard Posey Campbell
H. Foole
New Zealand
Zedeler Symphonie Quintet
Norman Allan Iarle
Clele
John Bull
Uncle Sam
George Adam
Weighley
New York Players
Ferdinand Filion
Ferdinand Fillion
Tom Skeyhill
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Mexico
W. L. Mellinger
Dixie
Af Assiniboia Music Co
Pingle Drug Store
Aberdeen
Cecil Hotel
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