Ottawa approves large rail and government funds
The Canadian House of Commons passed $56,000,000 for the Canadian National railways and $900,000 for the government merchant marine to cover bond commitments and deficits after lengthy debate. Progressive members criticized the Senate for rejecting branch lines.
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Ottawa
Canadian National Railways
House of Commons
Senate
W. D. Euler
Waterloo
Sir Henry Thornton
Co. W. Stewart
Progressive
Humbolt
Stewart
C. C. Davis
North Battleford
G. P. Brahant
Graham
C.N.R
Canadian National Road
W. F. MacLean
South York
Canada
T. W. Gardwell
Carleton-Victoria
B.N.A
Department of Railways and Canals
Department of Trade and Commerce
Mines and Geological Survey
Home Bank
Distinguished tourists leave for the East
Vancouver reports several notable travelers sailing from Canada on the S S with minister plenipotentiary to four Scandinavian nations and His Excellency R Hata and Madame Haig among the passengers bound for Oriental ports. Dr T B Huang and Mrs Huang also aboard returning to China after a year lecture tour in the United States. He is seen as the future president of Shantung University.
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Vancouver
B.C
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
R. Hata
Madame Haig
Tokyo
Stockholm
S.S
Australia
Oriental
T. BF. Huang
Huang
China
United States
Union Theological Seminary
New York
Shantung University
Prohibition Support Grows as Plebiscite Figures Reported
July 18 plebiscite totals show pro prohibition at 70 434 against 103 130 and for government control with beer licenses at 62 439. A F McNab acting premier remarks disappointment over beer clause while Rev Hugh Dobson predicts enhanced law enforcement lower taxes and better society through liquor regulation.
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Saskatoon
A. F. McNab
Hugh Dobson
Prohibition Organization
Jals
MacDonald Government Defeated in Commons Vote
London July 18 The MacDonald Government was defeated in the House of Commons by 171 to 149 during Unemployment Insurance debate. The amendment, backed by Liberal and Conservative members, passed despite Labour opposition. The reversal is not seen as serious and no resignation is expected.
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London
MacDonald
House of Commons
Rebels Take The Lead In Buenos Aires Conflict
Report from Buenos Aires on July 18 says rebels gain the upper hand as government forces execute decisive operations but officials doubt imminent results.
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Buenos Ayres
Beatly
Joversnent
David Cargill Buys Grand Champion Stallion
David Cargill of Peigan Creek Horse Ranch Palowk acquires the two year old stallion Double Favorite from Hand Cameron Lloydmia Infor after it captured the Calgary Exhibition Grand Championship. Cargill seeks only the best breeding stock and this purchase is viewed as a strong addition for the ranch.
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David Cargill
Peigan Creek
Palowk
Hand Cameron
Lioydmia- Infor
Calgary
Alleged Cattle Rustlers Caught at Maple Creek
An epidemic of cattle rustling in Maple Creek district ends with the arrest of A. P. McDonald and Gorge Drury by provincial police. A third suspect, Joe McDonald, was jailed and faces charges including cattle stealing and similar crimes. They are to appear before the Maple Creek magistrate on Friday.
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Maple Creek
A. P. McDonald
Gorge Drury
Joe McDonald
Sanders Fined and Imprisoned for Second Intoxication
Found guilty of intoxication for the second time in a few days Sanders at the police court yesterday was fined 200 dollars and costs and, lacking funds, sentenced to thirty days imprisonment. He had been fined 20 dollars and costs for intoxication on July 14 and given time to pay after requesting leniency for his wife and children. Magistrate Ellis had secured him a job. he worked once but skipped the next day. Yesterday afternoon he was again intoxicated and jailed.
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Sanders
Ellis
Five farmers set to leave Schuler district for Alberta
Five farmers from the Schuler district plan to move to Alberta next week. The migrants named are G Weiss, Augua Ro, J Rich, Henry Rem, and CG Schulz, who will haul their household and farm effects to Medicine Hat for shipment to Wedec where they have taken up land.
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Schuler
Alberta
G. Weisss
Augua Ro
J. Rich
Henry Rem
CG Schulz
Medicine Hat
Wedec
Canadians First To Reach Summit Of Mount Geikie
A Canadian party Cyril Wates Malcolm Geddes and Val Fynn reached Mount Geikie 10854 feet in Jasper National Park after three prior attempts Their ascent on July 12 followed a prior 1922 line and involved a moonlit descent to camp at 430 AM July 15 The party faced steep snow gulleys rock chimneys and falling stones on the climb and topography within the ramparts range of the park
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Mount Coikie
Ramparts Range
Jasper National Park
Jasper
Canadian National Railway
Cyril Wates
Edmonton
Malcolm D.geddes
Calgary
Val E. Fynn
St. Louis
Barbican Peak
Wates
Bulyea
Geddes
Fynn
Tonquin Valley
Mount
Gerkle
Thorrington
Conrad Kahn
Pleasant Holiday Grant for Soviet Prisoners
In Moscow on July 18 a pleasant holiday is announced for all prisoners serving time in the Soviet system for minor offences. They will be granted a vacation to assist in harvesting the crops.
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Moscow
Soviet Falls
Late Sown Cereals Benefit From Rain Across Regions
Rain spread across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba easing drought for late sown cereals. Most areas reported beneficial showers with some heavy falls. a few districts saw light or no damage. Forecasts anticipate further rain with Manitoba showers on Saturday.
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Winnipeg
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Hai
Manitoba
Edmonton
Calgary
Moose Jaw
Re Melfort
Indian Head
Assiniboia
Russell
Canada to Represent at Inter Allied Conference
Ottawa reports Canada has secured its point at the inter allied conference. Senator Belcourt will join the British Empire delegation with full powers from the king to sign for Canada. Dominion representation follows a panel system similar to Paris with three delegates including a Dominion representative. Premier King Kay confirms Canadian acceptance amid Commons dispute over communications with Britain.
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Ottawa
Canada
Belcourt
British Empire
Dominions
Paris
Dominion
J. H. Thomas
London
Bersourt
Thomasa
Thomas
King Kay
King
S Minion
Arthur Meighen
Jix
Preva
Compulsory employment plan for disabled ex soldiers urged
Ottawa July 18 The final report of the Ralston committee on pensions and re establishment recommends compulsory employment of a certain number of disabled ex service men by all industries as a last resort to ensure their suitable employment.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Ralston Committee
House of Commons
Stalkless Potatoes Experiment Reported Successful
Local botanist Voisin claims a breakthrough in creating a stalkless potato variant. He describes writing gloom into the potato bug life and asserts the underground plant can be grown commercially, potentially ending pest issues.
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Bhaia
Voisin
de Claima
Vedein
Leader Baseball Team Edges Visitors in Winding Game
The Leader baseball team shaped up as a strong unit and earned fan admiration with solid teamwork. Bracken suffered a split finger, Rogers lost a tooth, Burns and Trimble made a standout double play, and Soller pitched for the locals with MaInnIs handling the visitors. Tonight Jimmy Connors will start for the Types, and a large crowd is expected for the evening game.
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Kiyaberey Crew
Bracken
Rogers
Trimble
Bellamy
Grassy Lake
Soller
MaInnis
BI Clark
Rattray
Fuller
Rattay
Wilson
Smith
Saler
Jimmy Connors
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P. E. Doolittle
Canadian Automobile Association
Goo Roads Association
Halifax
Banders
H.M.C.S. Thiepval
Hakodate
Japan
Runile Islands
Port Chatham
Alaska
Esquimalt
Lieut
R. Shipley
W. J. R. Reid
R.C.N
Liewt. A. Pressy
MT. Geikie
Germany
The
Chattanooga Newse
Allied
Mackensie King
Attead
Athletic Association
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