Davis Wins Democratic Nomination at Convention
John W. Davis a former U S ambassador to Great Britain secured the Democratic presidential nomination as the convention burst into turmoil on the first ballot. McAdoo and Bryan forces failed to halt the Davis surge and Iowa withdrew to Davis after Meredith’s bid faltered. Delegates cheered as Davis was named by acclamation amid band music and joyous chaos.
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New York
John W. Davis
United States
Great Britain
Davis
West Virginia
William Jennings Bryan
William J. McAdoo
Waron
Seraling
Bryar
McAdoo
B. T. Meredith
Iowa
McAdes
Meredith
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Walsh
Dixie
Maryland
Wnd
Frank L. Polk
William Gibbs McAdoo
Theyorkgean
Madison Square Garden
Wm. G. MccAdoo
E. T. Meredith
Wilson
David Rockwell
ExRailway Chief Kills Wife Then Hangs Self
Charles Wilcoxen, 68, former president of the Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend Railway, killed his wife aged 70 with an axe and other utensils, then hanged himself at Long Beach. Their bodies were found Monday night. Nurses Macleod and Leamy narrowly escaped drowning in the Old Man River, rescued by Jock Alexander and a helper.
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Michigan City
Charles Wilcoxen
Chicago, Lake Shore and Southlend Railway Company
Long Beach
Macleod
Canadian Bar Association Members Sail to London Meeting
Quebec sails the Canada Pacific Montlaurier tonight with about three hundred fifty officers lawyers and families to join the ninth annual Canadian Bar Association meeting in London. E W Beatty CPR president among the notable passengers as the ship carries fifty five hundred travelers.
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King’s Counsel
Canadian Bar Association
London
Quebec
E. W. Beatty
C.P.R
Camadon Saibet
England
Bridieh
Aberign Ioriss
North America
Montlaurier
di James Aikens
Monitotae
Vancouver Police Raid Arrests at Soldiers and Other Clubs
Vancouver police raided returned soldiers and other clubs, arresting nine men and seizing about 500 dollars in liquor in raids conducted yesterday afternoon and evening by the city police enforcement squad.
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Vancouver
Cerles
Great Reception For Admiral In San Francisco
A large banquet in San Francisco honored Vice Admiral Sir Frederick Field who predicted improving ties between England and America as he spoke to 800 guests. The event followed an exceptionally warm reception for his introduction, with Field stating that petty differences would melt away as the mists lift over the harbor.
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San Francisco
Frederick Field
England
Aterjea
San Francisco Harbor
C N R Makes Big Showing
Ottawa reports Canadian National Railways showed a four month operating surplus of 6 811 185 with a US lines surplus of 2 412 658 and Canadian lines surplus 1 597 477. The four months to April 1928 saw US line surplus 2 714 451 and Canada deficit 4 163 659.
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Ottawa
Canadian National Railways
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Canada
PLR
Great Winnipeg Wheat Rust Conference Planned
Ottawa details reveal a joint conference by the Research Council of Canada and the Department of Agriculture to tackle wheat rust. Delegates include Dr J F Grisdale and Dr A L Hoof Roberts with U S experts invited to discuss progress and future steps toward eradicating the disease threatening Canadian wheat.
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Winnipeg
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Wo Vory. Enaly
Research Council
J. U. Grisdale
Werienttaure
Oftawa
de. J. FD Grisdale
Agriculture
Quawe
Elos
Arenbald
Expesinaei
Paris
Ottawa
TH. T. Gqusean
Domini
PE Novant
Dartion
Quiawa
W. B. Fraser
D. L. Bailey
Plan
Saskoon
Wonadoe
Brandon
Wet’ MehKilliean
Wil Thompson
University of Alberta
Himonton
Wester
Tnola
Dro Wk MD Tory
Wee Thompson
AL HL OR. Buller
Toone T Newton
Conney
Andar
J. HW. Grisdale
B.S. Archibad
A.P. Gassow
Oop
Bojley
Federal
Cannels
Department — of Agriculture
Alberta disallowance issue splits House vote split along party lines
Debate centers on federal power to disallow Alberta's Mineral Tax Act. Coote's amendment to condemn the act failed 22 to 10 as Ernest Lapointe defended federal authority. Petitioners include Canadian Pacific, Hudson’s Bay Company, Western Canada Land, and Calgary Edmonton Land Co. Proponents say Alberta needs revenue. opponents cite federal supremacy.
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Cifawa
Duiyo
G. 4
Coote
P, Shaw
Ernest Lapointe
Wo F
Mclean
South York
Mr. Conte
Alberta
Province of
Canadian Pacific Railway
Atherta
Hudson's Bay Ccompany
Western Canada Ieind Company
Calgary and Edmonton Land Company
Lapointe
Sequel to Toy Pistol Wedding in Toronto
A warrant is issued for John Thomas O'Neill on non-support charges brought by wife Marion Craig Miller O'Neill. The case echoes the May 19 toy pistol wedding. David Craig Miller faced coercion charges in police court and was acquitted. Mrs. O'Neill has not seen her husband since the hearing. her brother supports her.
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Toronto
John Thomas O'Neill
Marion Craig Miller O'Neill
O'Neill
David Craig Miller
David
Not Abolishing Titles In Britain
In Parliament last night discussions covered the Anglo-Russian conference before the summer recess and the review of old treaties with Russia. Premier MacDonald said the government had not considered abolishing titles in Great Britain. A second reading was given to Major Hore Relish’s bill limiting donations by MPs, with concerns that money buys votes. Colonial Secretary Thomas denied access issues for dominion high commissioners and signaled a forthcoming announcement on their precedence.
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London
Arthur Ponsonby
Foxy
Commons
Russia
MacDonald
Great Britain
Major Hore Relish
Major Hore Belial
Thomas
Dominions
Discovery of Nootka Sound Commemoration Planned
The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plans a memorial at Friendly Cove Nootka Sound BC to mark Captain Cook's 1778 discovery during his third voyage. The unveiling is expected in August and the sound lies on Vancouver Island's west coast near an old Indian settlement.
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Ottawa
Can. Press
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Vrierdly Cove
Nootka Sound
Captain Cook
Augwat
Bon Juan Perez
Bahses da San Lorenan
Cook
Northwest Passage
King George's Sound
George Jr
Nootka
Vancouver Island
Transferable Vote Bill Dominates Canadian Session Debate
Ottawa July 8 Legislation for transferable vote and other measures fill the session. Hon EH Belang notes plans to distribute funds via provincial appointees, while the premier says most intended laws are ready for introduction. debate covers shipping tariffs and Lake Shipping Act amendments amid fiscal and policy tensions.
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Ottawa
EH. S. Belang
Uraleris
H. EB
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Canadian Bar Assoc.iail
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Scapa
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Addy
Ninnipeg
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J. T. Shaw
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Arthur Meighen
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A. J. Robb
H. H. Stevens
J. A. Robb
Robert Forke
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