Engineers at Banff discuss public utilities and growth
Banff Alta July 17 Major George Walkem of Vancouver tells the Engineering Institute of Canada that federal ownership of railways and telephones slows development in Canada. About 200 engineers from across the country are in Banff for four days, with Miss Hazel Marguerite White the only woman civil engineer present. Delegates represent Montreal Regina Vancouver Winnipeg Toronto and other cities. The gathering includes tours of the Rockies and a closing ball at the Banff Springs Hotel.
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Banff, Alta
Canada
Engineering Institute of Canada
George Walken
R.E.L.C
Vancouver
Walkem
Banff
Hazel Marguerite White
Regina
Montreal
M. L. Burley
J. Gahrety
Montreal Engineering Company
J. J. Hunter
Geo. Walkem
W. Brock
A. 3. Wheatley
B.C
Rockies
Banfé Springs Hotel
Reprieve Delays Ohio Promoter's Execution in Murder Case
Russell Scott condemned for the murder of Joseph Yanever, a Chicago drugstore clerk, receives a one week reprieve after Governor Small, spurred by a Detroit telegraph, halts the hanging hours before execution. Scott had claimed his brother Robert was the real killer and had lived a volatile career from vaudeville to bootlegging.
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Chicago
Ife
Russell Scott
Joseph Yanever
Governor Small
Detroit
Scott
Robert Scott
Robert
Nan
Million Dolar Enterprises
Fras
Ils
Dilness
Government to sue Al Barnes for income tax claims
Los Angeles July 16 federal authorities said a civil suit will be filed tomorrow to collect about 220000 in income taxes from circus owner Al G Barnes on charges tied to falsified personal 1921 and corporate 1922 returns ahead of a January 5 trial date for criminal tax evasion.
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Los Angeles
al. G. Barnes
Barnes
Txis
Inquest Into Death By Own Action Adjourned
The inquest into David Johnsons death at Burdette on June 39th was adjourned to Friday July 24 at 8 30 pm. Coroner Boyd said post-mortem results and stomach contents analysis by the provincial analyst at Edmonton were awaited after Dr. McLeod conducted the examination. The jury first identified the body at Notts Materiakie parlors before moving to the provincial police court for further proceedings.
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Court House
David Johnson
Burdette
Boyd
Edmonton
McLeod
Messrs
J. Bell
T. Bassett
A. E. Whiffin
H. C. Duggan
W. M. Williamson
Norris
Empress of Asia Lands With Motley Crew in Port
Victoria July 17. The Empress of Asia arrived with a diverse crew after the Chinese mutiny at Hong Kong left 500 sailors aboard. On board were 158 Russians 40 Portuguese 20 Filipinos 20 British 15 Americans along with 50 returning missionaries and many Japanese and 150 loyal Chinese.
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Victoria
B.C
China
Japan
Hong Kong
English novelist Mary Cholmondeley dies in London
London authorities report English novelist Mary Cholmondeley died in Kensington on July 17. The death is noted amid a flurry of advertisements using The News columns.
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London
Elk numbers in Panther River district threaten wildlife balance
Banff July 17 reports elk increasing rapidly in Panther River county near Banff. Belmore Brown, a New York artist visiting the Canadian Pacific Rockies, predicts about 10 years hence 10,000 elk in the region. The elk are driving out mountain sheep and other animals, prompting calls for government action to reduce numbers.
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Banff
Panther River
Belmore “Brown
New York
Navy
Brown
Canadian Pacific Rockies
Three Boys Drown Near Ottawa City In Separate Accidents
Ottawa reports three boy drownings in separate incidents. William Sargent age eight and his brother John six drowned opposite their summer home on the Upper Rideau Lakes near Westport. A third victim, Honorius Raymond sixteen, slipped from an improvised jetty at Leamy's Lake near Old Chelsea, Quebec while fishing.
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Ottawa
Willam
John Sargent
Rideau Lakes
Westport
Leamy’s Lake
Chelsea
Honorius
Raymond
Ratification Talks On Four Canada United States Treaties
Washington July 17 Hon Ernest Lapointe Canadian Minister of Justice and Attorney General met Secretary Kellogg to exchange ratifications on four treaties between Canada and the United States including boundary, timber river levels, narcotic law enforcement, and narcotics extradition. The treaties were negotiated months ago and ratified by both parliaments.
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Washington, D. C
Ernest Lapointe
Feeral
Kellogg
Canada
United ‘States
United States Senate
Record Year For Alberta Savings Certificates
Edmonton July 17 More provincial savings certificates were sold in the first six months of this year than in any full year previously including 1920. The Treasury Department reports half-year sales total $1,400,000 with withdrawals heavy in spring crop seeding and about $7,000,000 outstanding in savings certificates.
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Edmonton
Treasury Department
Sir Guy Gaunt backs Singapore naval base stance
Rear Admiral Sir Guy Gaunt visiting Victoria from the Empress of Asia voiced strong support for establishing a naval base at Singapore. He called it an imperial issue of vital importance to Canada for both naval and commercial reasons, noting Singapore as a gateway to the Far East and a vital shop window for trade.
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Victoria
Guy Gaunt
Buckrose
Yorkshire
U.S
Admiralty
Guy
Singapore
Canada
Far’ East
Belgium Agrees on Ruhr Evacuation Plan
Brussels announces a joint agreement with France and Britain for early evacuation of Dusseldorf Duisburg Ruhrort and other Ruhr towns. The plan aims to move civilians and strategic facilities ahead of escalating conflict.
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Brussels
Dusseldorf
Duisberg -and- Ruhrort
Ruhr
Field Marshal Haig and party at Jasper Park Lodge
Field Marshal Earl Haig and party stay at Jasper National Park Lodge in Alta from July 16. Haig arrived from Vancouver and drove a CN locomotive for twenty miles at Blue River before returning to his car. The visit includes a golf course opening and a tour of Veterans and trail riders of the Rockies.
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Jasper Park Lodge
Alta
Earl Haig
Jasper
Vancouver
Blue River
C.’ Owens
Kamloops
Canadian National Railways
Charles Gotchell
Oliver Cash
Marshall
Hell
Gotchell
Selkirk
Rocky Mountains
Mount Robson
Canadian Rockies
Earl
Trail Riders of the Rockies
Rattlers Reported on Local Streets
On Wednesday afternoon Mr Max Crawford of 9 First Street found a three foot rattlesnake on the boulevard near his car. He killed it with a hoe after a few quick strokes and the snake had six rattles. H O Duggan killed one on First Street days earlier, and Walter Slater shot another with ten rattles.
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Max
Crawford
First Street
Duggan
Walter Slater
Cardinal Begin in Quebec Reported Stable After Heart Illness
In Quebec on July 17 Cardinal Begin is reported in fairly good condition and similar to yesterday. His physicians say they are hopeful for recovery from his critical illness as of this morning.
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Quebec
Probate Refused on William N McClintock Will
Chicago July 17 Probate Judge Warner refused to admit the will of William Nelson McClintock to probate on the grounds of presumed undue influence. The ruling highlights questions over the testator’s capacity and influence by others in the estate matter.
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Chicago
Warner
William
Nelson “McClintock
Water In Pool Declared Free Of Dangerous Germs
Health inspector Jas Henderson received a letter from Allan G Rankin of the University of Alberta stating that water samples tested showed no organisms indicating dangerous contamination. The city will send two samples monthly to the University’s Department of Bacteriology for summer monitoring to keep pool users safe.
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Jas, Henderson
Allan G. Rankin
University of Alberta
Department of Bacteriology
University
Roth No 1 Well Update Shows Preparations Underway
The News learns that Roth No 1 well will not likely reach depth by Wednesday. Significant preparatory work remains and wiring of electric motors is being undertaken today.
Judge excludes scientific testimony in Scopes trial
Dayton Tenn July 17 Judge John T Raulston said he would exclude scientific testimony in the John T Scopes trial. The ruling reshapes proceedings as defense attorneys prepare statements for the record. The case centers on evolution and the legality of anti evolution laws with experts including Dr Maynard Metcalf testifying for the defense.
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Dayton
Tenn
John T. Raulston
John IT. Scopes
Raulston
Rawlston
William Jennings Bryan, Sr
William Jennings Bryan, Jr
Herbert Uicks
Ren. T. McKenzie
A.T. Stewart
Arthur Mic
John T. Scope
Maynard M. Metcal
Baltimore
Oberlin College
Ohio
Metcalf
Clarence Darrow
Mr. Darrow
Abd El Krim Behind French Lines in Morocco News
Fez Morocco July reports the civil tension grows as Abd El Krim allies operate behind French lines. French communiques note no frontline changes in the Middle Atlas, while raids strike enemy concentrations and Moroccan losses reach 707 killed wounded or missing with most missing considered dead.
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Fez
French Morocco
Fuly
Abd-Efkrin- ‘Bho
Middle Atlas
Paris
Abd-El-Brint
Riffans
Elven
Inny
Five Killed In Collision At Billings Crossing
A Burlington train struck a sedan at a grade crossing near Billings Montana killing five members of the Santa Rosa family of eight instantly. A seventh Fleck was seriously hurt and another was badly injured. The deceased are Raphael Fleck Rose Fleck John Pleck Eleanor Fleck and Eidie Fleck.
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Bllings
Mont
Santa Rosa
Burlington
Billings
Montana
Drowning Near Swift Current Believed Accident
George McGillivray, 23, drowned while swimming with two companions in the river at Swift Current. His body was recovered after divers dragged and combed the riverbed for over an hour, tangled in weeds.
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George’ ‘McGillivray
Winnipeg Wheat Reaches Peak on Weather Rally
Winnipeg markets saw price advances as bulls rode weather forecasts from the Canadian West and rust damage in US wheat regions. July futures climbed to a peak around 1.724, closing at 1.715 for July, 1.40 for October, and 1.454 for December amid light export demand and modest domestic purchase.
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Winnipeg
United States
Ae Cogrid Grain
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AL. Barnes
Empress
Asia
Alfred. Pridham
Ontario Agricultural College
Cornell University
Pridham
Ottawa City
Alberta
Sir Guy Gaunt
Chapleau
Hatee
Countess Haig
Earl Haigh
Field Marshall Haig
Party
Jasper National Park
Canadian Pacific Railway
W. B. Floward
Sore
Tara, “Ont
Roth NO
Abd-El-Krim
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