Dublin Insurgency Wears On As Surrender Ends
Cathal Brugha died from wounds suffered during the Sackville Street surrender. About 700 irregulars were captured as Dublin neared calm after intensive fighting, with heavy property losses including seven hotels and many hostelries. signs point to return to normalcy as embargoes on telephones ease. London reports the insurrection crushed, while authorities call for arms to enforce law and order nationwide.
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Dublin
Cathal Brugha
Eamonn de Valera
Sackville Street
Patral
London
Winston Churchill
Birkenhead
Lord Birkenhead
Times
Carl Dublin
Wellington
Port Obello
Beggar
Ush
Sackville Street Club
Nelson Pillar
Calgary Mayor Invites MINISTER to Western Municipalities Meet
Ottawa July 7 The Minister of Labor received an invitation from Calgary Mayor H Adams to attend the Western Municipalities convention on unemployment. The August 4 and 5 meeting will include representatives from prairie provinces and British Columbia, with Premier Greenfield's approval. James Murdock is unsure about attending.
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Ottawa
Calgary
H. Adams
Prairies
British Columbia
Greenfield
Alberta
James Murdock
Prosecution Expected Against Merchants Bank Chief
Ottawa reports government plans to proceed against Sir Montague Allan former president of the Merchants Bank with grand jury reference. The case follows dismissal in Montreal Police court as did the earlier case of former general manager D C Macarow. In Toronto Mary Temush aged 30 died from burns after a spirit lamp exploded setting her clothes aflame.
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Ottawa
Montague Allan
Merchants’ Bank
D. C. Macarow
Montreal
Mary Temush
Toronto
Ocean Freight Rate Cut to South America Announced
London July 7 The Times reports British port rates to the west coast of South America will be reduced by sixty percent on regular British lines. The new lower rates go into effect immediately to boost British export trade.
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London
The
Times
Bluebeard Car Sold as Souvenir by Paris Authorities
Paris July 7 The two cylinder 20 year old motor truck used by Henri Landru the Bluebird of Gambais to take his ten victims on rides and later haul coal to burn their bodies was auctioned by authorities today. A Paris plumber bought it raising the price from 650 francs to 1008 francs to keep as a memento.
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Paris
Henri Landru
Bluebird
Gambals
France
Chamber of Commerce reports grasshopper campaign results
Approximately 20 tons of bait were spread along a seven mile district for eleven mornings. About 190 cars and around 570 citizens participated in the grasshopper campaign discussed at a Chamber luncheon. Secretary Richardson led the effort, with praise for committee members and the press.
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Chamrber of Commerce
Richardson
Chamber of Commerce
C. A. Anderson
Co. A. Long
H. 8S
Ireland
Rotary Club
W. A
Radcliff
Capt
Pingle
I. Bullivant
Excelsior
J. S. Card
Alberta banking inquiry sitting set for Medicine Hat
Dr McGibbon, government appointee to investigate banking and credit systems, will hold a public sitting at the Court House in Medicine Hat on Friday July 14. The session invites all with grievances to present evidence.
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McGibbon
Government of
Alberta
Banking and Credit
Court House
Medicine Hat
Damaging Grass in Riverside Park Draws Concern
Community warns visitors to avoid walking on grass at Riverside Park especially near the monument. With four park entrances, authorities say no shortcut is needed and grass damage harms new turf and landscape.
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Riverside Park
Summer Settlement Wiped Out by Fire
Vancouver reports the summer settlement of Lang Bay near Pender Harbor wiped out by forest fires driven by a heavy wind. Still Bay is threatened as hundreds of men battle the blaze.
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Vancouver
Lang Bay
Pender Harbor
Still Bay
Veterans plan Ottawa march pending date
An association of veterans announces preparations for another march to Ottawa but has not set a date for the event yet.
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Who
Ottawa
The
Associated Veterans
Foreman Wakeman Found Dead in Brooks Field
Oscar Merton Wakeman 42, foreman at the CPR irrigation experimental farm in Brooks, was found dead in a tree nursery area after reportedly taking strychnine. A explanatory letter cites crushing debt as motive. he leaves a wife and one son.
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Brooks
Oscar Merton Wakeman
C. P. R. Irrigation Experimental Farum
Mr. Wakeman
Alberta
Sheerness
C.P.R
D. Hi. Bark
Four men rob Dominion Tex tile cashier for 29000
Four men held up the cashier of the Dominion Tex tile Company as he walked to the plant with the weekly payroll this morning and took $29,000. The incident occurred in Montres on July 7.
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Montres
Dominion Textile Company
Canadian Embargo Debate Set for July 24 in Commons
London reports that talks on ending the Canadian cattle embargo will focus on July 24 in the house of commons. Lords may discuss embryos with Viscount Chaplin proposing a resolution next week and the Marquis of Lincolnshire urging government to honor the 1917 Imperial Conference pledge. Weather across western cities remains generally fair with Alberta warmer. Saskatchewan and Alberta expect mostly fair skies with possible local thunderstorms.
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London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Viscount Chaplin
Marquis of Lincolnshire
Vancouver
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Moose Jaw
Nelson
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Trail 10 Oil Field Improvement Discussed by Chamber
Messrs Tweed and Terrill of the Chamber of Commerce met with M L A W C Smith to discuss improving the trail from the city to the Many Island Lake oil field. Smith supported funding and a committee will survey the road with Road Supervisor McMillan. Sign posts will mark the route for visitors to the field.
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Messrs. Tweed and Terrill
Chamber of Commerce
W. C. Smith
Smith
McMillan
Women’s home brew contest at Obaden called off
In Saskatoon July 7 the brewing contest for women only at Obaden near Biggar was cancelled due to no entries and no judges.
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Saskatoon
Obaden
Sask
Biggar
Tornado Threat Near Pratt Hits Lake City Area
Reports say a tornado nearly swept away Lake City in Nurber county about 25 miles south of Pratt. Wires are down and communication with the town is currently impossible.
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Pratt
Kansas
Lake City
Nurber County
Glonomic Crisis Threatens German Currency Collapse
Cables from Paris report Germany on the verge of financial collapse. The German mark fell to about 100 for 18 12 cents in New York trading as urgent reports to the Reparations Commission warn of economic breakdown that could halt reparations and shake Europe. Allied capitals express grave concern over the crisis.
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New York
Paris
Germany
Guarantee Committee
Reparations Commission
Europe
Ideal crop weather in Edmonton district heats crops
Edmonton district received almost daily showers this week then long sunny spells with Thursday the hottest day so far. Late sown crops show stronger growth than early seeded grain, notably in the Clover Bar district, the district's garden spot, with no frost in the past fortnight.
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Edmonton
Clover Bar
Making Long Trek to Edmonton
A family caravan led by Mr and Mrs L H Norton travels from Winfred Montana to Edmonton in two covered wagons with their son and two small children. They began June 7 covering 20 to 25 miles daily over about 800 miles to settle in the Edmonton district. The dog usually travels by foot, refusing rides when possible.
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L. H. Norton
Winafred
Mont
Edmonton
Low Temperatures In Man and Sask Across Regions
Winnipeg reports cool weather with temperatures near freezing across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Virden records 32 degrees, with minor garden and grain damage in Brandon area, while Alberta enjoys fine warm conditions and no crop damage noted.
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Virden
Man
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Brandon
Alberta
No resumption sought for Royal Commission on grain trade
Ottawa reports no demand to restart the Royal Commission on Canada’s grain trade after the Manitoba court injunction halted work. The Department of Trade and Commerce notes fewer complaints since, with English importers alleging off grade Manitoba wheat from American ports. Investigation continues to determine if Canadian wheat was mixed with softer U.S. wheat and to protect Manitoba grain’s reputation.
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Ottawa
Royal Commission
Canada
Department of Trade and Commerce
Manitoba
New Stamp Tax Takes Effect August First
Ottawa reports that the new two cent stamp tax on cheques applies to amounts up to 5000 dollars, effective August 1. Cheques drawn for more than 5000 dollars incur a 2 dollar tax, per official notice.
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Ottawa
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