King rails at Meighen on Canadian government conduct
Ottawa July 7 King accuses Premier Meighen and his temporary government of legal and constitutional missteps in dissolving parliament. He says the prorogation and dissolution procedures differ from those King himself proposed, and defends royal advice as the correct constitutional course.
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Ottawa
W. L. Macskenzie King
Arthur Meighenon
King
Kidg
Mr. Meighen
Toban
Maw Vlro Ulliug
High Guthrie
Meighed
Con
Tinue
House of Commone
Mr. King
Canada
Sane
Great Britain
Dominions
Hugh Guitele
Mackenzle
Seagat
Machalfer
Mel
Meighen
Guthrie
Isorits
Siseofulloh
Ronanes
Otaway and McRang tied to Medicine Hat venture tale
A garbled report notes Ottaway Uly Gdn and McRang connected with a fertilization firm that owns 500 000 acres of farmland near Medicine Hat. It mentions travel on the Trans-Canada Limited and George, a key figure in meeting people and handling large parties of hunters in the West.
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Ottaway
Hodieine
Ceaadét
Tendred Fertgation Company
Converd
Medicine Hat
McRang
Ge. Baten Srondon
Canada
Jon Man
Ithe Trans-Canada Limited
George
Far West
Guardian cites Amery and Byng in dissolution debate
London reports quote the Manchester Guardian's London correspondent arguing that Lord Byng acted on his responsibility in dissolving Parliament, denying influence by Amery. The piece notes Byng's move as constitutional history with potential precedents for Britain, Canada, Australia, and South Africa, while King’s view finds no modern precedent.
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London
L. C. Amery
Dominions
Lord Byng
Amony
Machensie
Manchester Guardian
Snent
the Guardian
Britain
Pacific
Canada
Australia
Loyd Byng Ros
South Africa
Guardian
King
MacDonald
Ramsay MacDonald
Herbert Adduftt
Miges
Anquitfr Kght
Atttcnl
Héappoint
Dette
The
Liberal plan looms in constitutional clash after Meighen rule
Ottawa reports Liberals prepare to press constitutional measures if returned. Two proposals loom full parliamentary supply and a commission to test constitutionality of Meighen era policies. King invited to Prince Albert campaign, date not set.
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Ottawa
Gat
Liberal Liberal
Meighen
Government of
Canada
Canatte
W. L. Mackinale
Albert, Sask
Flood Threatens Mexico City Rail Links and Crops
July reports describe rising floodwaters isolating Mexico City with 5 to 26 kilometers submerged. Rail lines to El Paso and Laredo risk suspension while imports may cover crop losses. Puebla’s Malinche cloudburst cut a torrent 15 feet deep across a track, destroying over a mile of line. Crop losses estimated at ten to fifteen million pesos.
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Mexico City
Heft
el Paso
Laredo
Puebla
Malinche Mountain
Mexican Plateau
Coal for Britain amid wartime fuel shortages
A brief wartime dispatch notes that over a million tons of coal have been arranged for Britain. The work involves private firms coordinating delivery to support the country, with government guidance and market measures shaping pricing and supply.
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London
George Lane Fox
Spertta
Pricvate
Robbed the Mails To Pay Hospital Bills Ends in Prison
Daniel Heasley 25, athlete known as Chiefgo, was sentenced to twenty five years after robbing a mail truck to pay hospital fees for his wife who was about to become a mother. Heasley admitted holding up the mail pouches containing 27000 dollars and met his three weeks old baby in court.
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Hemmond
Ind
Daniel ¥.Heasley
Mall Bandit
Heasley
Lord Clarendon sails to Canada on Empress of Scotland
Lord Clarendon will sail for Canada next Saturday aboard the Empress of Scotland with his wife for an official mission, details kept secret though linked to overseas settlement work. Officials note Lord Byng acted independently and no decision has been made on postponing the Imperial Conference in October depending on Canada’s election and new premier.
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London
Lord Clarendon
Canada
Tt Ce
Lord Byng
Col. Amery
Overseas Affairs
Dominion
Snow slide east of Revelstoke swamps work train
A pair of landslides near Lauretta about 16 miles from Revelstoke B C swept a Canadian Pacific work train off the tracks. An engine and four cars were dumped to the riverbank with another car missing. trains rerouted as debris and water flooded the line. Telegraph service disrupted as crews rush to clear the track. Heat and heavy rain blamed for the slides.
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Revelstoke
Vancouver
B. C
Canadian Pacific ‘Railway
Lauretta
Illicillewaet
Wheat Market Mixed as Prices Climb in Late Session
A strong tone in Fairly Large Trade in Wheat Wranges says activity was fairly large with prices easing late in the session. Gains for the day ranged from 1 to 8-4 cents with July closing at 1.52 7-8, October at 1.35 and December at 1.32 5-8. Reports of heavy rains in Saskatoon and central Saskatchewan caused liquidations.
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Wranges
Pricts
Saskatoon
Central Sackatchewan
Flying Wheel Kills Pittsburgh Flagman at 100-Mile Race
Cognot 48 of Pittsburgh, flagman for a 100 mile dirt track race in Butler Pennsylvania, was struck on the head by a flying wheel torn from a racing car and killed. His death occurred during the event in Butler.
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Butler
Jay
Louis
Cognot
Pittsburgh
Constitutional shifts in South Africa and Canada noted
The article discusses South Africa's Senate Act altering the Senate dissolution rules and tenure, affecting governance if a new premier takes office. It links to Canada’s constitutional position, with commentary from The Star on governor general powers in a crisis, emphasizing disinterested judgment for public welfare.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Canada
Senate
House of Assembly
The
Star
Lancashire textile production threatened by coal shortages
The Lancashire cotton yarn industry faces disruption as coal supplies tighten amid miners' strike. Factories anticipate worsening delays within days, risking output and jobs as energy scarcity hampers spinning and weaving.
Parting of Ways Between Imperialism and Canadian Nationhood
In Vancouver July 6 James Weir of Calgary ex MLA for Nanton cites the Native Sons of Canada facing a split between imperial ties and Canadian nationhood. He says the movement now must assume the duties of forging a national home and meeting grave responsibilities across Canada.
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Vancouver
Native Sons of Canada
Ottawa
James Weir
Calgary
Alberta
M.L.A
Nanton
Native Sons
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