Canadian Ministers Accept Office in New Government
Ottawa reports the Governor-General welcomed ministers including Arthur Meighen as Prime Minister and George Perley as Secretary of State. R. B. Bennett and E. L. Patenaude hold key posts. several portfolios remain unfilled with expected Quebec and Saskatchewan allocations. Drayton to act as Prime Minister during Meighen's absence. election date to be announced soon.
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Ottawa
Arthur Meighen
Privy Council
Sir George Perley
R. B. Bennett
Finance
E. L. Patenaude
Hugh Guthrie
H. N. Stevens
F. Tolmie
W. A. Black
R. J. Manion
J.D. Chaplin
Geo. B. Jones
KE. B. Ryckman
Sir Henry Drayton
Donald Sutherland
R. D. Morand
J. A. MacDonald
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Patenaude
Dr. Morand
Henry Drayton
J. L. Chabot
Meighen
Government House
Sir Henry
Marine and Fisheries
Aportfolio
Marine
Interior
Immigration and Colonization
George Perley
Justice
E. L. Patenande
McPherson alive in Los Angeles telegram sparks probe
A telegram from Oakland to Minnie Kennedy claimed Aimee Semple McPherson is alive and safe after reports of her drowning. The sender identified as Dr. Marten and Kenneth G. Ormisien, a former Angelus Temple operator, is sought for testimony in the abduction inquiry. Ministers sworn in Ottawa amid cabinet reshuffle.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Aimee Semple McPherson
Angelus Temple
Oakland
Minnie Kennedy
McPherson
Los Angeles Times
Marten
Times
Kenneth G. Ormisien
Windthorst man seeks patent for weed and insect destroyer
Robt Hawkins of Windthorst applies for a patent on a weed and insect destroyer claimed to revolutionize farming. The device uses three principles to burn weeds on soil, burn subsoil to kill roots, and destroy pests like cutworm and grain pests, with an attachment to cook pig feed and boil water. Demonstrations planned in fall. The Maritime Rights Commission will study conditions in the Maritimes, says acting minister W A Black.
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Windthorst
Robt. Hawkins
Hawkine
Maritimes Rights Commission
Maritime Provinces
W. A. Black
Marine and Finheries
Recompense Debate Over Canadians Left on Battlefields
In Montreal on July 13 Dr. Herman Deslauriers led a protest meeting denouncing the governor-general as acting unconstitutionally. He argued 65,000 Canadians wounded and left on Europe battlefields deserve a voice as autonomy remains a chief issue, urging Quebeckers to oppose imperial aims.
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Montreal
St. Mary's
Herman Deslauriers
Deslauriers
Canada
Europe
Imperial Conference Postponed Under Canadian Elections
London July 14 The cabinet discussed delaying the imperial conference due to Canada’s impending general election. A request for postponement from Canada is believed to have been received and the attendance of an official representative remains uncertain.
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London
Canada
Reuter
House of Commons
Severe Winter Weather Strings Argentina With Snow
In Buenos Aires on July 14 the southwestern region of Argentina endures one of the severest winter storms in 25 years. Snow over a week paralyzes activities and causes food shortages in spots while temperatures drop eight degrees below zero.
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Buenos Aires
Magistrate offers jail or fine to thief of railway ride
In this morning's police court Magistrate Ellis gave John Edwards the option of fifteen days in jail or a five dollar fine for stealing a ride on the Canadian Pacific Railway. He chose jail.
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Ellis
John Edwards
Canadian Pacific Railway
Irrigation Convention Opens July 27 in Edmonton
The Lieutenant-Governor will open the Western Canada Irrigation Association convention on July 27 in Edmonton. A large lineup of able speakers has been chosen for the meetings and the event is open to the public, with Empress expected to draw big crowds to hear irrigation discussions.
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Chamber of Commerca
Edmonton
Western Canada Irrigation Assoiation
Empress
Balkan frontier clashes intensify with Bulgarian incursions
Paris reports continued fighting on the Dobrudja frontier as Bulgarian irregulars clash with Romanian forces. Both sides blame the other amid tensions following incursions and casualties.
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Paris
Havas
Bucharest
Romania
Dobrudja
Rommania
Bulgaria
Two Foreigners Executed at Okalla Prison
In Vancouver British Columbia on July 14 Benito Pasquale a 50yearold Porto Rican and Alexander Debortoli an Italian were hanged at Okalla prison for the murder of Wonten. Last minute appeals failed.
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Ancouver
B.C
Benito Pasquale
Alexander Debortoli
Okalla
Odd Case Of Soldier Regaining Speech In Massachusetts
Tawrence Massachusetts July 14 George Gibbs lost speech and hearing in France after a ballot pierced his cheek and he did not speak or hear for nine years. A police flashlight woke him in a vacant house and he spoke again. Now he hears and talks normally.
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Tawrence
Mass
George Gibbs
France
Sears
Gibbs
Gibbe
Permanent Committee to Oversee Exchange Market
Pirconee Minister Cajaux announced today the creation of a permanent committee tasked with constant surveillance over the exchange market. The move aims to enforce steady oversight and monitor market activity.
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Aris
Cajaux
Meighen Cabinet Forms as Ottawa Reads Election Date
Ottawa reports new Meighen cabinet members at their posts while the date of the election remains unsettled. Prime Minister Meighen may announce the election date late this week or next Tuesday. Minister H. Stevens is sworn in as Minister of Customs from hospital, after charges of departmental maladministration.
Spreading Forest Fires Plague Northwest States
Spokane reports hundreds of roaring fires across Washington Idaho and Montana fanned by high winds. Forest observers describe volcano like clouds of smoke as flames spread in Kanikanique National Forest. Lightning sparked forty to fifty fires in the Couredilene area of Northern Idaho.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Kanikanique National Forest
A. E. Jahn
Couredilene
Idahoi Ranges
Stevens Improves After Heart Breakdown At Ottawa
Hon H H Stevens the new Minister of Customs shows slight improvement in hospital after a breakdown in heart. His condition is steadily improving and he is expected to be convalescent within a week or so. The report comes as Ottawa updates on his health from The News.
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Canada
Quebec
Ottawa
H. H. Stevens
Tragedy on Banff Windermere Road Fatal Fire Claims Four
A car crash near the Banff Windermere highway east of Kootenay burned late yesterday. Two women and two children from Dysart Saskatchewan died. Husbands Watt Nesbitt were seriously burned attempting rescue. Mrs Nesbitt bride on honeymoon. No inquest. Fire officials report a large blaze with smoke seen in Calgary. The incident continues to be investigated.
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Dysart
Nesbitt
Lake Windermere
Calgary
Windermere
Banff-Windermiere Highway
Vermilion River
Marble Canyon
Belgium Seeks King’s Powers Amid European Financial Crisis
Belgium moves to stabilize the franc by granting King Albert full powers to issue decrees. France considers similar measures under Caillaux. Italy debates making Mussolini and his cabinet answerable to the king rather than parliament. A gold standard is seen as the key remedy to Belgium’s financial decline.
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Europe
Chamber of Deputies
Albert
M. Caillaux
Italy
Promisi Mussolini
Belgium
Rnment
Stepa
Wheat Prices Remain Strong Despite Limited Buying Power
July 21 market notes show wheat prices holding firm with slight gains on some contracts while cash grain trading was dull. No. 3 Northern oats and barley eased modestly as market activity remained subdued and profit taking emerged.
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R. B. Bertnett
Arthur Meiqghen
Sir Georgy Perley
Trade and Commerce
Manson
Customs
FE. B. Reyckman
Sir Henry Dpratton
National Defence
FR. L. Patenaude
Argentine
Balkan
Newa
Commesston Govt
Otawa
Renfrew
B. Bennett
E. I. Patenaude
Justice Department
EB. J. Lemaire
Stevens
Harry Stevens
Banff-Windermere
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