Cleaning facilities urged at country elevators by MLA Milnes
Claresholm Alberta July 12 Canadian Press T C Milnes a farmer and member of the Alberta legislature testified at the Royal Grain Inquiry Commission. He urged cleaning facilities at every country elevator to retain screenings and cut freight costs. He opposed sending grain to terminals for cleaning. Milnes cited savings on freight and potential fodder use for screenings and called for freight rate reductions between Claresholm and Vancouver and Fort William.
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Clareshohn
Alta
T. C. Milnes
Alberta
Claresholn
Royal Grain Inquiry Commission
Stiles
Milnes
Milmes
Claresholm
Vancouver
Fort William
Terrific Blast Kills Twelve at Alton Plant
An explosion at the Western Cartridge Company plant in East Alton yesterday killed twelve employees, seven of them women, and injured 28. Officials offered no explanation, but authorities suspect a blast linked to decapping armor shell machinery and loose powder jams.
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Western Cartridge Goy
Alton, Tl
Alton, HL
Western Cartridge Company
East Alton
Manitoba votes on beer issue today
Manitoba voters go to the polls to decide if selling beer and light wines with meals in hotels should become law. Early reports show low turnout in Winnipeg central booths as polls close at eight tonight.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Beer and Light Wine League
Rectorate of
Verette Fined For Railway Pass Fraud In Regina
Moose Jaw July 10 Joseph A Verette was fined 81 and costs of ten days imprisonment in Regina jail when he was convicted on a charge of attempting to secure passage on the Canadian Pacific Railway on 1 pass. Issued to S. Rinna.
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Moose Jaw
Joseph A. Verette
Regina Jar
Canadian Pacific Railway
S. Rinna
Harding Heads Across Alaska Gulf Trip
President Harding departed Juneau on the troop ship Henderson for a two mile voyage across the Gulf of Alaska. He will begin a railroad and highway tour at Seward, with Cordova as a later stop, a three day itinerary anticipated.
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Juneau
Alaska
Haeding
Lenderson
Gulf of Alaska
Seweard
Cordova
Early Settlement of Steel Strike Seen Soon
Halifax reports progress toward an early settlement of the steel workers strike in Sydney. A government statement says Rupert Curtis of the Steel Workers Union and Premier Armstrong discussed mediation and that the premier will travel to Sydney to participate in any settlement plan.
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Halifax
Sydney
Rupert Curtis
Steel Workers’ Union
Armstrong
Curtis
Flour Hits New Low at Minneapolis Mills
Flour slid to a fresh eight year low as Minneapolis mills offered a barrel price around $6.00 for family patents in carload lots, with declines of 15 to 25 cents per barrel as wheat prices fell in sympathy.
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Minneapolis
Legion Post Calls for Referendum to Repeal Prohibition
Detroit July 11. The Charles A Learned post of the American Legion adopted a resolution opposing prohibition and demanding a popular referendum on repealing the dry amendment to the state constitution. The post is the largest in Michigan and led the move to repeal.
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Detroit
Charles A. Learned
American Legion
Michigan
Iron Hand Found Under Old House in Sault Ste. Marie
Discovery Week will feature a curious iron hand unearthed beneath a demolished house in Sault Ste. Marie. Believed to be a relic from the first Lake Superior iron mining attempt in 1769, its age is dated by a birch tree cut in 1988. The display contrasts early iron work with modern ore yards in Steel City.
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Victoria
Sault Ste. Marie
Lake Superior
Activity at the House of Doorn In The Hague July report
Reports from The Hague say renewed activity surrounds the House of Doorn where former Emperor Wilhelm resides. Prince Mitel Frederik and Dr Carl Helferich join constant arrivals from Germany as Princess Tiermine and her two sons are seen nearby. The ex-kaiser and his wife also visit Dutch aristocracy residents near Doorn.
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the Hague
Flouse
Doorn
Wilhelm
Germany
Mitel Frederik
Carl Helfferich
Tiermine
Yeling
Canada to unite as one nation under Byng at Pleasant Point
Governor General Byng told ex service men at Pleasant Point that Canada could become the finest nation if all units acted as one corps. He praised French Canadians Nova Scotians and Ontario battalions for their Vimy Ridge efforts and urged unity. In court a citizen was fined two dollars and costs for driving with improper license plates.
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St. John N.B
Canada
Canadian Corps
Byng
Pleasant Point
Vimy Ridge
Vimy
Ontario
Skether Corps
Attein
Third Army
Von
Tean
Huge Enterprise Seen as Possible Failure
New York reports from July 1 state the Anatolia grant project called the Ottoman American Development Company claims the Chester concession may fail. Officials say friction between Canadian investors and U S interests blocks financing for an enterprise valued at 2 000 600 000 dollars. Initial funding of 800 million is needed by April 30, 1925 but no bankers have been approached.
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New York
Can. Press
United States
Chester
Anatolia
Turiist’ National Assembly
Nnver
Lethbridge Sees Largest Liquor Fine Haul To Date
Lethbridge July 10 nineteen liquor act infractions were fined a total of 3379 dollars including costs after speedy guilty pleas. offenders paid immediately except four granted one week to pay and a suspended sentence for one woman. raids by city police Monday afternoon between two and four led to the convictions in about an hour and ten minutes.
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Lethbridge
Explosion destroys refinery plant near Kansas City
A blast at an Interstate Refineries plant in Kansas City Missouri caused a fire that leveled the facility. Firefighters reported flames reaching over 150 feet as the building burned out in under thirty minutes with damage estimated at about 200 dollars. cause remains undetermined and nearby structures were spared.
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Kansis City
Todev
Kleines
Esc Oo
Hermit farmer James Beames dies beside gopher meal scraps
Swift Current reports James Beames age unknown hermit dies of heart failure Sunday night in a weathered shack six miles northwest of the city. He had eaten gophers as a light supper before collapsing while reading his paper. Coroner and provincial police found him clutching the newspaper. two sisters in the United States are named. Mortgagee Joan Company closed mortgage last fall, neighbor bought the farm and allowed him to stay.
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Swift Current
James Beames
Stewart
States
Holt
Michigan
Joan Company
Reames
Voted Though Not on Ontario Voter List Case Report
In Owen Sound Ontario July 11 a report notes nine individuals allowed to vote despite not appearing on the voters list at poll No Keppe township. The ballot recount in North Grey shows Taylor the Farmer candidate defeating Breze the Conservative by a stated majority.
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Owen Sound
Ont
Veltevng
Depmty
Keppe
Bediot
North Grey
Taylor
Farner Andidats
Bre Ze
Destruction Of Redgliff Power Plant Strikes Town
A lightning strike destroyed the Redgliff power plant early today causing an estimated $12,000 to $15,000 loss. Firefighters fought a blaze that prevented spread, saving the water tank for limited use as town officials meet to address the crisis.
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Northwest Brick and Coal Company
Haildin
Former Seattle Officers Sentenced in Federal Case
Two former Seattle police officers Clarence Shiveley and Cherles J. Clark were sentenced in federal court to up to two years in Leavenworth penitentiary and fined $60 each for conspiring to sell liquor in an argument involving a horse incident in February.
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Seattle
Clarence Shiveley
Cherles J. Clark
Leavenworth
Kan
Prince of Wales to Visit Canada in Autumn
The Prince of Wales plans an autumn visit to Canada. He will travel in a non private capacity and will not accept official engagements during the stay.
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London
Prince of Wales
Canada
Medicine Hat Federal Association convenes under tough roads
Delegates gathered at Moose Jaw for the Medicine Hat Federal Association convention amid poor roads from last night’s storm. Rufus Cates of Owen presided, noting reduced BAL membership yet loyal supporters remain. Officials highlighted strong junior work, urged full farmer organization, and discussed past Progressive reforms and future cooperation.
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Medicine Hat
Moose Tall
Rufus Cates
Owen
Oil discovery at Gladys Belle well near Sweet Grass hills
Oil men report a strong showing at the Gladys Belle well northeast of the Sweet Grass hills. The Cat Creek analog is noted as high gravity and the 50 foot sand was tapped at 1760 feet with Grant Stebbins Jr. at the site. Canadian Oil and Refining officials express cautious optimism.
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Sweet Grass Hills
Gladys Belle Oil and Refining Company
Rogers Imperial
Grant Stebbina Jr
Canadian Oil and Refining Company, Ltd
Use of Militia Was a Mistake Says Murdoce
Mtawa July 11 Inca telegram for warded to Aiev. James Murdoce vice president of the striking Cape Breton niners says his department tried to persuade authorities to withdraw troops in the strike area. He stated that the use of troops where necessary was a mistake and questioned the Sydney outlook.
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Mtawa
Inca
Aiev
Cape
Memorial Letter Urges Royal Commission on Troop Recall
A letter from the executive council and the Tribes and Labor Congress of Canada requests an immediate Royal Commission to address the recall of troops from New Brunswick and Cape Breton. Premier King and others press for swift government action to resolve the labor and defense issue. In related news, Cleveboull Oia is named president of the Brotherhood of Fire Engines by directors, succeeding the late O A W King.
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Cape Breton
Laahed
Executive Council
Tribes and Labor Congress of Canada
Tey
Ves
Lerdan
Cate
Cane
Cleveboul Oia
Barr
Touseen
Texas
Brotherhood of Fire
Aen Ang
Bare
Oor the Hoarel
O. AW. Kirn
San Franciscus
Local Rainfall Recorded Across Limited Range
Rain fell unevenly last night with heavier amounts from Bowell to Redcliff and lighter toward Hatton. The observer logged .76 inches, noting vivid lightning and heavy thunder. Duration was moderate given the excessive rainfall in the region.
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Bowell
Hatton
Redcliff
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