Resolute Wins Today's Race by Almost Ten Minutes
Montreal July 23 Sir Charles Hobhouse chairman of the Canada Land and Irrigation Co. visits Canada to inspect a 13 million dollar irrigation project near Medicine Hat Alberta. He urges government takeover of the venture to ease administration for settlers and water payments while noting local and distant management challenges. Prices at the market include beef 12 ½ cents, butter 45 cents, eggs 60 cents per dozen.
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Charles Hobhouse
England
House of Commons
India
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Charles
Calgary
Sir Charles
Board of Directors
London
City
Evan J. Edwards
New Foundland
Resolute Wins Race To Force Tiebreaker In Cup Fight
The Resolute wins the day at Sandy Hook in a dramatic finish to level the America’s Cup series at 2 2 with Shamrock IV. Unofficial times show Resolute 4.38.23 to Shamrock 4.43.04 for the race, with elapsed times 3.37.52 and 3.41.10 respectively, and a corrected time gap of nine minutes forty seconds after allowances. The Shamrock arrives with a new topmast and topsail as the fleet prepares for a potential remeasurement and a fourth race today.
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Huge Oil Prospects in Northern Alberta Tar Sands
Ottawa reports proposals to develop Athabasca river tar sands in Alberta. Estimates say vast amounts of gasoline kerosene naphtha batama tar lubricating and fuel oils may be obtained. An order in council gazette withdraws the lands from sale or settlement to enable development.
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Athabasca River
Alberta
Bosworth
Imperial Oil Research Laboratories
Athabasca
Britain may be drawn into new European war over Poland
London July 23 British public wary of possible need to enter another European war to aid Poland Premier Lloyd George told the house of commons Britain may be compelled to place the entire position before parliament to save Poland. Reports from the upper Maurice river near Hudson Bay warn of massive forest fires in that district.
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Great Britain
Poland
Lioyd George
House of Commons
Critain
Tulwy George
Gt. Maurice River
Hudson Bay Basin
Lords Deplore Govts Conduct in Dyer Case
The House of Lords passed Viscount Malay's motion deploring the government over General Dyer's actions in the Armritzar riots. The vote was 129 to 86. The Morning Post fund for Dyer grows to about $60,000, including £2,000 from Calcutta.
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Canadian Associated Press
House of Lords
Viscount Malay
Dyer
Morning Post
Calcutta
Farm-Labor Candidate Urges Debs Release Request
Parley P. Christensen, farmer-labor candidate for president, telegraphs to Harding Cox urging joint demand to President Wilson to release Eugene V. Debs from Atlanta prison. He argues liberty includes the right to think differently and asks for Republican and Democratic nominees to respond.
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Parley P. Christensen
Farmer-Labor Party
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Cox
Suggsting
Wilson
Eugene V. Debs
Prigon
Prisen
Socialist Party
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Debs
United States
Atlanta
Timely Rain Saves Crops In Moosomin Saskatchewan
Heavy rainfall in Moosomin Saskatchewan, four and a half inches in a day, arrives just before harvest, boosting yields by five to ten bushels per acre. Farmers report minor hail, little to no crop damage, and a welcome moisture boost after a drought period.
Auto collides with street car on Kingsway injuring rider
Vancouver report says A Pasquetil was shifted this morning when an automobile carrying several friends collided with a street car and rammed into a pole on Kingsway. No further details on injuries or group names available.
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French Troops March on Damascus Amid Syrian Tensions
Beirut July 20 French troops advancing toward Damascus after King Feisal delays in meeting ultimatum terms. They report no opposition en route and head toward Aleppo as tensions rise in Syria.
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Beirut
Syria
Damascus
Alepple
Irish republic threat warned in parliament debate
London July 23 Sir Hamar Green Wood chief secretary for Ireland warned of a bitter period ahead as organized attempts to establish an Irish republic by murder and intimidation are expected. He urged all parties to unite to oppose savage deeds and defend lawful government in the crisis.
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Hamar Green Wood
Ireland
House of Commons
Creedy
Troland
Gooseberries Battle in Medicine Hat Window Contest
Mr Dinsmore of Seven Persons sent fine currants and gooseberries to Messia I S Rather Co and asked can you beat these in Medicine Hat. Mr WV Collins of 419 Fifth St was supplied the answer. A window display shows gooseberries Brown by Mr Cellings which beat Mr Dinsmores gooseberries by two city blocks.
Poland Proposes Armistice to Soviet Government
Warsaw reports Poland has sent armistice proposals to the Soviet government at Moscow as the two nations seek a ceasefire amid the ongoing conflict, signaling diplomatic efforts despite wartime tensions.
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Warsaw
Assciated Press
Poland
Ducete
Moy
Ten killed in Belfast riot in renewed clashes
Belfast reports ten killed in last night's street fighting between unionists and Sinn Feiners with military intervention. One man wounded by a shot through a window as police and troops visited Ballingaloe area. Sinn Fein hall burned on orders tied to "Up Tuam" slogan amid continuing unrest.
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Kashmir Street
Ireland
Up Tuam
Press Association
Ballingaloe
Tuam
United Farmers of Ontario and Labor Reach Understanding
Toronto July 23. A joint conference produced an understanding between the United Farmers of Ontario and the Independent Labor Party on the question of putting candidates in the field. The agreement was announced by J J Morrison secretary of the United Farmers of Ontario in an official statement.
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United Farmers of Ontario
Independent Labor Party
J. J. Morrison
Hail Destroys Crops At Manyberries
A widespread hailstorm swept Manyberries with the northward area suffering total crop losses. In other Alberta news Rev. Drummond, long serving Perth education board member, resigns. Gazette notes Geo H Thompson, Belleville Express Co. agent for 85 years, has died.
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Alberta
Rev. Drummond
Board of Education
Perth
Geo.h.thompson
Canadian Express Co
Belleville
Cyclone Ravages Southern Sase Prompts Casualty Report
Regina reports two dead a missing baby and fifteen injured after a cyclone hit Frobisher in the province's south yesterday. The storm lasted about twenty minutes causing heavy damage to barns and houses with rumors of further destruction near Benson and Lampman.
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Regina
Benson and
Lampman
No friction between U S Japan says Lloyd George
London reports Prime Minister David Lloyd George told the House of Commons he knew of no differences between the United States and Japan serious enough to warrant Britain referencing the matter to the League of Nations. A general AVVAS meeting is set for 8 oclock tonight at the association club rooms with a large turnout expected.
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League of Nations
London
House of Commons
U. S
Japan
Great Britain
League of Mations
AVVAS
Saskatchewan Bridge and Iron Co Plant Burns In Fire
A severe blaze last night destroyed three buildings of the Saskatoon Bridge and Iron Co plant, with only half of one structure spared. Insurance covered 57,000 on contents and buildings valued at 12,500 owned by Dominion Glass Co. Redcliff. About five workers were employed, and the cause remains undetermined as fire crews fought flames through the roof until early morning.
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Saskatchewan Bridge & Iron Co
Dominion Glass Co
Mredcliff
Auctioneers Cancel Sale On August Sixth At Market
Mesers C VW Twaites and H B Browne announce no auction sales at the city market on Friday August sixth to support the Medicine Hat race meet.
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VW. Twaites
H. B. Browne
Planes Reach Winona on Way to Alaska
Alaska bound air force planes reach Winona Minnesota on the third leg of their flight from Mineola N Y Nome Alaska. The four army airplanes arrived this afternoon from Grand Rapids Wisconsin en route across Lake Michigan to Winona.
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