Meighen Opens Conservative Campaign in Ottawa
Prime Minister Meighen addressed about seven thousand attendees in Ottawa, urging voters to back a government free from customs scandal and Mackenzie King’s constitutional issues. He criticized past Liberal handling, pressed for accountability, and urged support for a coast‑to‑coast drive.
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Ottawa
Meighen
E. L. Patenaude
Quebec
G. D. Robertson
Labor
Customs Committee
Mackenzie King
People of
Canada
Department of State
Electors of
Riege
King
Mackensie King
Steamer Collision Sinks Ship at St Marys River Mouth
The steamer Harry Jones of the Picklands Mather line sank last night after a collision with the Francis House of the Pittsburgh Steamship Company at the mouth of St Marys River. The Francis House, bound down, sustained little damage and proceeded on its voyage. the Harry Jones sank in twenty feet of water with a bent stem and flooded forepeak. The crew are safe and remained on the vessel, with assistance en route to the wreck site.
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Sankt Ste. Marie
Harry Jones
Picklands-Mather Line
Francis
Tus
Leaders of pole flight wrangle over navigator role
New York report says Lincoln Ellsworth challenges Umberto Nobile’s navigational claim in the Norge expedition. Ellsworth asserts Nobile was captain and crew respected him, but he did not direct the vessel. Nobile counters he was in command near the plane during the 70hour flight and helped secure its success.
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Ellsworth
Nobile
Norge
New York
North Pole
Lincoln Ellgworth
Roald Amundeen
Cyr Gral Umberto Nobile
General Nobile
Great Fires Devastate Northwestern Forests Across U S
A pall of smoke from widespread forest and brush fires covers the northwestern United States as firefighters battle to halt the spread. About 500000 acres burned with 100600 acres already added to 1924 dry-season losses. California alone reports 270000 acres affected. Northern Idaho and Western Montana suffer heavy losses as virgin timber falls in Kaniksu Pend d Oreille Coeur d Alene and Blackfoot forests amid spreading flames.
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Missoula
Mont
United States
California
Idaho
Montana
Kaniksu
Pend d'Orelle
Coeur d'Alene
Blackfoot Forest
Herriot Government Abhors Inflation and Debt Policy
Paris July 21 the Herriot government declares opposition to currency inflation and foreign loans. It pledges to repay debts, return abroad held currency, and open a special Bank of France account. It promises strict austerity in state services and a asset tax not tied to public credit. Communist leader Machin may back the admin to save the government.
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Paris
Herriot
Chamber of Deputies
France
Bank of France
Maxlel
Achin
Communist Party
Stock Exchange
Mackenzie King Nominated to Contest Prince Albert Seat
William Lyon Mackenzie King, Liberal leader, was unanimously nominated to contest Prince Albert in Saskatchewan. He previously won the Prince Albert by election on February 15, 1926, defeating BD L Burgess. The nomination came at a Literal convention with Charles McDonald proposing King. King is expected to announce acceptance soon and may visit Prince Albert in August.
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Prince Albert
Sask
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Liberal Party
King
BD. L. Burgess
Ming
Charles McDonald
McDonald
Ottawa
Can. Press
W. L. Mackenzie King
Prince Alberta
Saskatchewan
Bathing tragedy on South Thompson claims Maud Pratt
In Kamloops British Columbia on July 2 Maud Pratt 33 died after being caught in the river currents while bathing ten miles from town. Pratt, engaged to be married in August, was pronounced dead before friends reached her.
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Kamloops
B.C
South Thompson Tiver
Mias Maud Pratt
Chief Wardle Discusses Forest Fires in Banff Region
Banff July 20. J M Wardle, chief of the National Parks of Canada, notes two key facts about the Kootenay Park fires. The blaze reaches the Banff Windermere Highway at five and a half miles of the 93 mile stretch, with only small areas burning along the highway. Timber loss is mainly to second growth, burning areas long ago cleared. He says the road is kept open for tourists with patrols clearing danger at night. Wardle defends warnings given to a driver who entered the fire zone, noting a Royal Canadian Mounted Police witness recalls the car and warning. Firefighters are hopeful the fires will burn out or be stopped by fire guards.
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Banff-Windermere
Tire
Kootenay Park
Roda
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Wardle
Lethbridge Man Arrested in Woman's Death
A. J. Johnston of Lethbridge faces homicide charges after his car struck a garage east of the Columbia River bridge killing Hazel Torrance. A coroner's jury at Waterville found the vehicle was driven at excessive speed by an unfamiliar driver. Deputy prosecutor A. K. Hensel presented evidence of reckless driving.
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Wenatchee
Wash
A. J. Johnston
Lethbridge
Hazel Torrance
Johnston
Columbia River Bridge
Waterville
A. K. Hensel
Douglas County
New Governor General Toasted At London Luncheon
Viscount and Lady Willingdon attended a luncheon hosted by the British Indian Union. The Marquis of Reading, former Viceroy of India, toasted the man appointed to succeed Lord Byng as Governor General of Canada.
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London
Viscount Willingdon
Baron Byng
Canada
London Gazette
China
Britain
Madras
Bombay
Star of India
Order of St. John of Jerusalem
Rideau Hall
Viscount
Willingdon
British Indian Union
Marquis of Reading
India
Lord Byng
Blatchford Nominated Edmonton Liberal Candidate
Kenneth A. Blatchford was unanimously nominated for the East Edmonton federal riding by a 200-delegate convention at Memorial hall. Charles Stewart delivered a forceful speech on constitutional rights and criticism of Mackenzie King, urging a judicial inquiry into the Customs department amid political turmoil.
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Edmonton
Kenneth A. Blatchford
East Edmonton
Memorial Hall
H. H. Parlee
R.A
W. Prevey
M.L.A
Charles Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Meighen
Canada
Riots in Calcutta Mark Muharram Festivities Amid Unrest
In Calcutta rioting marked Muharram celebrations as Hindu and Muslim crowds clashed across districts. Police fired on mobs in two areas, killing two, another rioter died, and fourteen hurt as authorities shut affected zones. violence described as extremely serious.
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Varians
Theim
Jones Forced From House of Commons by Speaker
London July 21 Jack Jones Independent Labor MP was ordered from the House after a remark about the Minister of Mines. The span of question time saw grumbling as Lieut-Col G B Lane-Fox was absent and Jones refused to withdraw the remark, prompting the Speaker to eject him.
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Jack Jones
House OF Commons
London
M. P
Commons
G. BR. Lane-Fox
Jones
Fearon
Fall of France unsettles travel for Americans
Paris reports indicate the French cabinet will resign after the ministerial declaration is read in parliament this evening. Edouard Herriot plans to present the declaration tonight and decide the ministry’s fate without awaiting the chamber vote. The cabinet fears the treasury crisis is severe and consulted President Doumergue.
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Paris
Havas
Herriot
Chamber
Edouard Herriot
Doumergue
Wheat Down Oats and Rye Up in Winnipeg Market
The Winnipeg wheat market was dull with prices closing 2 cents to 1 8 lower. July 1.57 October 1.43 1 2 December 1.41 1 4. Oats and rye rose on commission house support while barley recovered most losses. Flax traded steady with light activity and coarse grains showed little change. Some Na 1 Northern seeds sold 1 4 better, but overall cash wheat stayed near carlot levels.
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Winnipeg
Commission House
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Ares
Cov
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Customs
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Stevens
Treasury
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British India
Cal Patie
Moses
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