Coal strike fears flare as miners resist wage cuts
London reports miners refuse conference unless wage decrease proposals are withdrawn. United Mine Workers threaten nationwide strike if government does not intervene to protect wage contracts in northern West Virginia. Evictions and gunmen alleged as part of the dispute. Miners Federation advises workers to reject lower wages and longer hours. Sydney talks resume on Nova Scotia coal fault line. In Drumheller Edmonton mines reopen effort fails with Ontario orders at stake.
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United States
Viirginia
Butner
London
Atlantic City
N.J
West Virginia
van A. Bittner
United Mine Workers
Labor and Commerce Departments
Washington
Miners’ Federation
Evan Williams
Coal Owners’ ’Association
A. J. Cook
Peder We Edence
Great Britain
Resime
Sydney
N. S
Government of
Nova Scotia
British Empire Steel Corporation
Relative Pleads for Brother to Save Rus vel Russell
In Chicago on July 22 authorities warn that only Robert Scott can save his brother Rus vel Russell from execution. Governor Small signals no further reprieve unless Robert returns, while Scott's relatives intensify searches and efforts, Robert’s whereabouts remain unknown.
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Chicago
Robert Scott
Rus Vel
Friday Norning
Robert
Small
Anarch Russell
Eriday
Russell
Scott
Tragic Bonfire Accident Claims Six Year Old
In Drumheller a six year old boy named Tabassiere Alex died after falling into a bonfire. He succumbed to his injuries at Drumheller Hospital yesterday.
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Drumheller
Alex
Tabassiere
Drumheller Hospital
Esterday
Ministers Returning to Capital for Cabinet Meeting
Ottawa July 22 The cabinet meeting planned for Monday is expected to be largely attended with returning ministers from the capital. Premier Mackenzie King and Ministers Murphy Murdock and Robb are in the city, with Graham also expected to attend.
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Ottawa
Tollace
Mackenzie King
King
Chas
Washington July talks on Chinese issues and Shanghai violence
A substantial accord was reached on addressing white Chinese problems, with Pekin diplomats expected to present the formula to the Chinese provisional government. The plan includes duties, a commission of inquiry into extraterritorial questions, and a British proposal for a judicial inquiry into Shanghai rioting. Outcome pending Pekin participation in extraterritorial inquiry and acceptance by the Chinese government.
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Washington
China
Chile
Shanghai
Pekin
Kick by horse ends in Norton lad death
Victor Frisch the Norton district boy died at General Hospital after being kicked by his father's horse in the city market square yesterday afternoon. He suffered a fractured skull and died at 1 50 a.m. John Frisch is his father living in Norton.
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Victor ‘Frisch
General ‘Hospital
Victor
Bis State
Alfred
Tothill
Boyd
John Frisch
Norton District
Montreal nightclub holdup leaves two injured
In Montreal a lone bandit robbed a nightclub early today. two patrons were wounded as others fled. A seriously wounded man in the abdomen was not named, while another identified as Donald Carregiar, a drummer from Belmont Park Carterville, suffered a nonfatal neck injury.
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Montreal
Donald
Carregiar
Belmont Park
Carterville
Cabinet deadlock over new British cruisers unresolved
London report says Premier Stanley Baldwin failed to break a cabinet deadlock about building several new British cruisers. The morning session ended without a definite decision as ministers clashed over the plan.
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London
Stanley
Haldwin
Provincial Tracks and Field Plans Prompt Fundraising Effort
The Amateur Athletic Association and General Committee push ahead with Provincial Tracks and Field plans. They require an additional 150 dollars to complete arrangements and rely on voluntary support. Ashton Andrews chairs the Finance Committee and E F Nicholson leads the Prizes Committee. Subscriptions from Rotary Club, Caledonian Society, and others have been recorded, with city council already contributing 250 dollars.
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Amateur ‘Athletic
Ashton Andrews
E. F. Nichoson
Rotary
Eee
Caledonian’ Society
G. W. Ve A
Huckvale
Ald. B. Mitchell
Langford
Gow. Griffin
Wisher
Fireman Dies After Fall From Locomotive Near Vancouver
John Gibson a fireman on the Canadian Pacific Imperial Limited train from Montreal was killed when he fell from the running board of the locomotive near Barnet twelve miles east of Vancouver this morning. The incident occurred as the train was due in Vancouver at eight o'clock.
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Vancouver
B. C
John Gibson
Canadian Pacific Imperial Limited
Montreal
Barnet
Stampede in Medicine Hat promises two lively days
The Stampede on August 4 and 5 aims to draw hundreds for bucking horse and broncho contests with $50 prizes and a gold medal in the championship. Civic half holiday may be proclaimed with Mayor Huckvale’s support, as stores close and crowds gather for a rowdy, festive two day event.
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Huckvale
Southeastern
Alberta
Niagara Falls
Crossing Crash Kills Couple in St Cloud
Mr and Mrs Walter Rodgers of Oxbow Saskatchewan were killed in a crossing accident in St Cloud Minnesota when their light sedan was struck by the NP Yellow stone Park special the Comet on West St Ger main Street. The wife died instantly and the husband died at the hospital while en route to Coynes Minnesota.
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Vatal
St. Cloud
Minn
Walter Rodgers
Oxbow
Sask
West St. Germain Street
Oil Strike Reports Major Find in Foremost Field
Lethbridge July 22 oil in substantial quantity struck in No g Foremost field of Canadian Western Natural Gas Heat and Power Company. The depth was 2002 feet with sand yielding about twenty five barrels per day. The heavy gravity oil at 25 degrees API contains small gasoline content and is deemed of utmost significance by geologists.
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Lethbridge
Canadian Western Natural Gas, Heat and Power Company
Lethbridge Land Office
Bob Winter
Gas Company
Merger Report Confirmed by Niagara Falls Trader
Toronto July 22 Marland Woolnough of Niagara Falls Ont confirmed reports of a major merger among Ontario grocery wholesale houses. He said the merger aims to create a profitable pay it basis, aid legitimate independents, and benefit the public, not oppose any stores or organizations.
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Toronto
Marland
Woolnough
Niagara Falls
Ont
Ontario
Grain inspections report from Winnipeg July 22
Grain inspections show Wheat with 106 cars yesterday versus 228 last year. Coarse grains total 78 cars compared with 186 previously. Contract wheat figures noted.
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Winnipeg
Paris Talks Open On German Security Pact
In Paris today the French government and Allied powers began exchanging views on Germanys security note. France plans to reply to Berlin within two or three weeks. The main hurdle is arbitration treaties under the proposed pact with Germany and Poland, with Germany opposing obligatory arbitration that covers all disputes.
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Paris
Guy
France
Berlin
Germany
Poland
Six Strikers Killed in Canton Clash Ends
Government forces halted a Canton strike clash between rival Chinese factions today, killing six protesters. Victims were paraded through streets as a warning to others to desist from fighting among themselves.
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Canton
Wheat market in Winnipeg small rally amid heavy trade
In Winnipeg July wheat closed steadier after a late rally from a sharp drop. July at 1.5978, down 1 cent. October 1.5314. December 1.3278. Prices swung irregularly as shorts covered then liquidations pulled down again. Export demand remained weak with foreigners and Seaboard buyers limited. Other grains were inactive with firm cash prices and little export interest.
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Winnipeg
Fils
Seaboard
Giverpool
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Russell Scott
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