Mobilization of Ethiopian Warriors Expected by Emperor
Reports from Addis Ababa say Emperor Haile Selassie will address parliament tomorrow and declare general mobilization of Ethiopian forces. Italy plans large scale air operations as Mussolini signals potential war while Britain seeks U.S. support to prevent conflict.
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U. S
Italy
London
Great Britain
United States
Malcolm MacDonald
House of Commons
Kenya
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Foreign Ministry
Paris
Rome
C.P
National Aviation Service
Abyssinia
Selassi
Mussolini
General Rains Needed in Medicine Hat District
General rains are badly needed across the Medicine Hat district as heat and drought persist. Overnight showers barely cooled the air and crops suffer under a broiling sun with grains expected to be short without immediate rain. Grasshoppers and clotworms hinder some areas, but early rains and increased use of hopper bait reduce damage.
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Medicine Hat
Tower Fire Alarm Sparks Alarm at London Jewel Tower
A minor fire scare at the Tower of London triggered guard alarms and doubled sentries as a fuse in Bevereux tower blew out and extinguished the lights. Smoke billowed briefly. no flames. Visitors evacuated in a rush amid a false alarm.
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London
Crown Jewels of
England
Tower of London
Bevereux
Mercier Dies Suddenly After Liberal Address in Montreal
Joseph A Mercier K C Liberal member for Laurier Outremont collapsed and died backstage after addressing the Laurier Outremont Liberal club meeting in Montreal. A doctor attributed the death to a heart attack. He was first elected in 1925 and won re election in 1926 and 1930. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Par Hament
Laurier-Outremont
Farmers Problems Aired At USF of C Convention
Saskatoon July 17 Farmers problems dominated the United Farmers of Canada Saskatchewan convention with George R Bickerton elected president by acclamation. Robert H Milliken urged reforms to the Natural Products Marketing Act and suggested a petition approach rather than producer votes. Milliken also argued for fire insurance tied rebuilding and against mortgage lenders forcing insurer choices.
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USF. of C
Saskatoon
George R. Bickerton
Nenla
United Farmers of Canada
Saskatchewan
Mr. Bickerton
J. S. Herman
J. Lt. Phelps
Wilkie
Robert H. Milliken
C.P
Rioting Breaks Out At Protestant Catholic Funeral
In Belfast on July 17 fighting flared during burial services for a riot victim. Hand to hand clashes left three injured including a young boy as the funeral procession moved to the cemetery. Military forces were deployed to extract the boy from the mob.
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Belfast
C.P
Three Are Injured In Plane Crash In Northern BC
Pilot J Macdonald former Winnipeg airman was brought to Whitehorse with a broken pelvis and head injuries after his Wokker plane crashed at McDames lake in Cassiar district on Saturday. Passenger Callison suffered an unbroken arm and head injuries, another rescue by Everett Wasson.
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Whitehorse
V.T
C.P
J. Macdonald
Winnipeg
Everett Wasson
McbDames Lake
Cassiear
British Columbia
Callison
Wasson
McDames
Ray Arnold
C. Cushwa
Joe Jackson
Macdonald
William Strong
Taku
Weir proposes national bureau of education in Canada
Vancouver July 17 Hon G M Weir BC minister of education urged creation of a national bureau of education with advisory powers but no legislative authority. The plan would research and standardize ideas and act as a clearing house while provinces resist central control. He noted no constitutional amendment is needed and warned Quebec may block the plan.
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Vancouver
Solciction
G. M. Weir
British Columbia
Weir
Quebec
Bureau of Education
Department of Education
Labor Wins West Toxteth By election Seat
Labor gains a West Toxteth seat after a by election caused by C T Wilson becoming a magistrate. J Gibbins Labor 14 908 votes while Cremlyn Conservative 9 565. In 1931 Wilson had 20 613 against Gibbins 14 978.
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Liverpool
Eng
C.P
Labor
West Toxteth
C. T. Wilson
J. Gibbins
Cremlyn
Wilson
Gibbins
Expenditures Cut to Limit To Save Franc
Premier Pierre Laval ordered a 10 percent across the board cut in all government disbursements to balance France's budget. The decrees include higher income surtaxes on large incomes, a 25 percent tax on war industry profits, and increased securities taxes. Estimated savings total 7.0 to 9.0 billion francs, with railroads and local government funding also trimmed.
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Paris
A.P
Pierre Laval
France
Lebrun
Council of Ministers
Marcel Regnier
Young Officers Leader Ousted In Japanese Army Shakeup
Tokyo reports a major reshuffle as War Minister Hayashi removes General Jinzaburo Mazaki from inspector general of military education. General Jolaiv Wadunubu of the moderate faction is slated to replace him next month, signaling ministerial authority over the army's high command. The shakeup underscores tensions with the “young officers” group blamed for aggressive Asian policy and border clashes with Manchoukuo and outer Mongolia.
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Tokyo
C.p.havas
Senjuro Hayashi
Jinzaburo Mazaki
Jolaiv Wadunubu
Manchoukuo
Outer Mongolia
Alleged Indian Youth Heads Robber Gang
A 15 year old Alberta Indian youth was held by Calgary police as the leader of a youthful gang accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from rural stores and several automobiles used in robberies. Two alleged companions Joseph Hector and Charles R Peart face 24 charges involving theft and possession of stolen goods. Loot from Beiseker and Tralicana was recovered in Calgary.
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Calgary
C.P
Alberta
Labor Party Attacks Air Raid Plans in Commons
In London July 17 Labour MPs denounced the air raid protection program as a lie and cowardly while the government announced an appropriation exceeding 25 million dollars for air defence. Morgan Jones accused the circular of coercing public belief in protection and paying for it. Rhys Davies warned the circular unsettled civil society and marked a rare royal warning about wartime preparation.
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London
C.P
House of Commons
Royal Air Force
Morgan Jones
Laborite
Jones
Home Office
Rhys Davies
Labor
Davies
Congress Fails Push for Quick Adjournment in House
Washington July 16 AP The drive to force a hurried adjournment failed 261 to 86 with the Democratic majority supporting staying in session to pass Roosevelt’s tax program and no plan for a fall special session, as Chairman Pat Harrison reasserted.
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Washington
A.P
United States
House of Representatives
Congress
Pat Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Roosevelt
Manitoba relief camp strikers reach Kenora after long trek
Manitoba relief camp strikers 240 strong arrive in Kenora after a 35 mile from the Manitoba boundary. Many exhausted from rain and mosquito infested bush, with water shortages and fatigue reported. Ontario police allegedly blocked trucks crossing the boundary. Toronto marchers also underway toward Ottawa on first leg of 247 mile journey.
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Kenora
C.P
Manitoba
Ont
Lake-of-the-Woods
Manitoba- Ontario
Ritchie Sage
Ontario
Rehiek Ar
Toronto
Ottawa
Dominion
Ontario-Manitoba
Theft Charge Laid Against Paterson
Toronto report says D. Paterson former head of a Dominion wide brokerage house named for him was arrested on a theft charge involving 1880 dollars. Bail set at 25000. Complainant Harry Long of Peterborough cites theft this year of cash and securities following three weeks of securities commission inquiry amid license cancellation of Mid-Canada Exploration Co.
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Toronto
C.P
Paterson
Harry Long
Peterborough
J. M. Godfrey
K.C
Ontario
Mid-Canada Exploration Company
Social Credit Candidates to Be Named Friday
In Athabaska on July 17 officials announce Social Credit candidates for the August 22 provincial election will be telegraphed from Calgary to all districts Friday night. Leader William Aberhart says four Medicine Hat prospects are A A H Reilly Dr John L Robinson J A King and W Willis of Redcliff with the final choice to be announced soon.
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Athabaska
Social Credit
Calgary
William Aberhart
Social Credit Movement
Aberhart
Medicine Hat
A. A. H. Reilly
Alberta Social Credit League
John L. Robinson
J. A. King
W. Willis
Redcliff
Four Major Parties Seek Power in Alta Elections
EDMONTON July 17 four major parties will seek the administration of Alberta at the polls August 22 all advocate improving living and economic conditions. The United Farmers of Alberta Conservative Liberal and Alberta Social Credit Party led by William Aberhart promise tax relief and reform. Social Credit backs a basic dividend of 25 monthly for every resident. Liberals push monetary reform. Conservatives seek cheaper money and limited business interference. UFA offers a 12 point platform for cooperative government including debt relief tariff reform and public ownership of utilities.
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Edmonton
Alberta
United Farmers of Alberta
Farmers’ Party
Conservatives
Liberals
Alberta Social Credit Party
William Aberhart
Calgary
U.F.A
U.B.A
Social Credit
C. H. Dev
Douglas
Major Douglas
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Laurier- Outremont
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Minister OF Education
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Billington
Thomas Billington
Winnipeg Saddlery Company
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