Wind Destroys Grain Crops Across Western Canada
High winds and hail battered a wide area from Amisk Alberta to Brandon Manitoba after an earlier electrical storm. Telecommunication lines were disrupted as tail stones up to pigeon's egg size destroyed standing grain. In Saskatchewan west of Spring Water a 14 by 6 mile strip suffered 75 to 100 percent loss.
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Winnipeg
C.P
Canadian
Amisk
Alta
Brandon
Man
Sask
Provost
Auta
Hayter
Strand
Sulphur Spring
Czar
Silver Lake
Werry-Hill
Meikigjohn
Stainsleigh
Springwater Territory
Stern
Ing
Hall
Shot and Killed Game Warden at Cranbrook B C
A man named William Floyd shot and killed game warden Dennis Greenwood at the Canal Flats post office as Greenwood approached the car during Floyds legal trouble in July. Floyd, about 50, a former wartime service member, was later found in his home after police arrived. Greenwood leaves a wife and two children. The report also notes a severe hail storm near Provost and Springwater causing extensive crop and property damage across several districts.
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Cranbrook
William Floyd
Heme
Dennis Greenwood
Anal Flats
Canal Flats
Floyd
Greenwood
Jack Kirkup
Viewan
P Prasy
Inkup
Floye
Int
al Fate
Peg
Death of Sir Joseph Ward Grand Old Man of New Zealand
Wellington July 8 Sir Joseph Ward former premier of New Zealand died Monday at 74 after health problems. Known as the Grand Old Man he led as Postmaster General and Prime Minister, championed penny postage and universal service, and helped establish compulsory military training and the all red cable system. Ward, born April 26 1857 in Melbourne, served in parliament from 1887 and held multiple portfolios before premiership in 1906 and later roles. He was an ardent Imperialist noted for naval policy and national service.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Joseph Ward
Joseph
Emerald Hill
Melbourne
Thomas Ward
Bluff
Laboras
Averua
Balances
K.C.M.G
Sedden
Seddon
Reginald McKenny
Herbert Asquith
Sir Joseph
England
Sjr
Labor Party
Reform Party
City Council Reopens Bond Plan for $100000 Well Drilling
After a long debate the council agreed to re open with the Utilities Commission on funding a $100 000 bond issue to finance a gas well drilling program. Ald Ireland opposed buying Canada Cement Co pipeline and favored drilling three wells, with one near Bullivant South Industrial area. The Gas department urged at least one well this year and discussed a second hand rig and pipe reuse. The matter was tabled for later discussion.
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Questor
Utilities Commission
Bullivant
Ireland
Canada Cement Co
Dauntless
Porter's Hill
N.E
Ald
Es IU
Gas Department
Maple St
Cousin
Sisson
Gas Committee
Alc
Rae
Landmark Dawns On First Street Site With New Service Station
Work begins on foundations at the corner of Sixth Avenue and First Street by the existing Company of Canada Ltd. for a new service station in Medicine Hat. The Swan house razing is nearly complete under contractor P Scanlon with supervision by G B Enns of Calvary. The plan calls for a Spanish Mission style building about forty feet wide and ninety five feet deep, with thirty three thousand gallons capacity, washrooms, and modern facilities. Completion and operation are targeted for September 1. the landmark residence’s replacement will mark a shift from concrete era to a stone and brick design.
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Theve
Existi] Company of Canada, Ltd
Swan’ House
P. Scanlon
Ader
GB. Enns
Calvary
California
Sixth Avenue
Medicine Hat
Sane
Stone
Gaveriy
Harry Hodder
C.P.R
W News
Jan
A. K. Walker
J. B. Sivan
Bloody Mexico clashes kill and wound farmers in Guanajuato
Universal dispatch from Autla Guanajuato reports ten killed and numerous wounded in a battle between Huicachi and Zayatlar farmers over communal land grants.
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Exing City
Universal
Autla
Guanajuato
Agraxidas
Huicachi
Zayatlar
John D Rockefeller Turns 91 in Quiet Retirement
John D Rockefeller, aged 91, marked his birthday in quiet routine at his home in Tarrytown New York. The anniversary passes with little fanfare from the retired Standard Oil magnate though global attention lingers on his long career since stepping back from business twenty years ago. The article notes 1929 cross border travel spending: U S visitors to Canada at about 28 million dollars and Canadian visitors to the United States at about 91 million dollars.
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Tarrytown
N.Y
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Canada
Taber Ball Team Set for Southeastern Alberta Playoffs
Taber Alberta lineup announced for the Southeastern group playoffs in Medicine Hat. Manager Fowler sends the team by motor for a Wednesday double header with players Harriss Slinka Williams Harris Patterson Roberts Williams Williames etc. Fans accompany the squad.
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Taber
Alta
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Fowler
R. Harriss
Slinka
W. Williams
H. Harris
Patterson
MaRoberts
G. Williame
Sbs
Malenberg
Pi Merrigan
Anderson
Ny Oh
King named Alberta Trustee Union standard bearer
At Lethbridge on July 8 T C King of Raymond won the nomination at the convention as the United Alberta Trustees Association standard bearer amid a keen race with A Jelliff and H Ostlund. The event produced a strong slate with several regional figures mentioned.
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Lethbridge
T. C
Raymond
Nihe
Alberta
UEA
Kine
A. Jelliff
H. Ostlund
Lethe
Yethbridge
Ely
Fragments Hint At Uneasy Postwar France Nation
Fragmentary OCR hints at postwar France with references to renewed tensions and political shifts. Included are scattered phrases suggesting national struggle, possible leadership changes, and public unease about the future.
Unclear OCR item on gang activity and security wires
Fragmentary report mentions a Shanghai context and a brig gang wire. Partial details discuss months and a proposed re establishment of wires and SOF security actions.
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Shanghai
Aly” Ren
Ingse
Kiarysi Ravitibees
Kaingsi
SOF
Tax Data Gathers in Edmion on 8.8 Guidance
A report notes Mr. D. M. Duggan of Edmion in the city collecting data on tax related to supplier engagement and equalization. The piece mentions a commission seeking information to support needed calculations and verification.
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D. M. Duggan
Edmion
Thering
Cidenge
Ence
Boay ' Stevag
Winnipeg man survives after monoxide gas leak
A Winnipeg resident narrowly survives a monoxide gas leak described in reports as an alarming incident. Authorities responded to the scene and the individual is reported in stable condition.
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Winnipeg
Baik
Floods Drown Twenty One in Southwestern Korea
Tokyo reports say twenty one people drowned with many missing after floods hit SW Korea. heavy property damage noted across affected areas.
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Tokyo
Korea
Violence at Mansura crowd during premier Nahas visit
Disorder broke out as police opened fire into a crowd in Mansura during the visit of former Premier Nahas Pasna. Several persons were wounded in the confrontation between protesters and security forces.
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Calrg
Boyptauly
Mansurat
Waitiof
Nahas
Pasna
Rotary Club Luncheon During Convention in Chicago Draws Attendees
An undistorted report notes a Rotary International convention event in Chicago with a luncheon hosted by Engart Jack Beveridge. Delegates and visitors were welcomed with formal remarks praising city hospitality and local roytary traditions.
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Ielivere
Rotary Club
Nagday
Beveridge
Chicago
Rotary
Goa
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