Spanish Government says Madrid danger averted after rebel advance
Across Spain loyal forces gain ground as government reports 22 provinces under its control and rebels pause 60 miles from Madrid. In Quadarrama Mountains a day long battle ends with rebels driven back to Segovia. Seville reportedly surrenders to loyalists, while authorities tighten street patrols and prep August 1 color reports.
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Madrid
C.P
Spain
Guardarrama
Burgos
Popular Front
Quadarrama
A.P
Gonacrists
Seville
Saragoza
Air Cooled City Sees Temperatures Fall Below 80
Hatters report a cool night and a 73 degree morning with no rain in the district. Forecast calls for moderately warm nights and Sunday, following recent highs above 100, to feel cooler to residents.
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Dacrees
Nobn
Freight Rates Cut Across West Railroads
Western United States railroads slashed freight rates for cattle feed to drought stricken regions in the northwest. The cuts include a 50 percent reduction on roughage and a 33 1 3 percent cut on hay, announced yesterday in Chicago.
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Chicago
United States
Northwest
Russian Scientists In Search Of Land Not Seen For Years
Archangel, U S S R July 24 The Soviet ice breaker Sadko sails for Arctic wastes to locate the legendary land of high mountains unseen since 1810 The expedition ranks as the USSRs most ambitious northern venture with a floating laboratory aviators deep sea divers and numerous scientists aboard The voyage may take two to three years though a three month trip was originally planned
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Archangel
U.S.S.R
A.P
Arctic
Forest Firefighters Cut Off in Kootenay Pass Rescue Scenario
Calgary dispatch reports 56 marooned forest fire fighters atop Middle Kootenay Pass still uncontacted as flames rage through dry timber. Authorities say the men have supplies and equipment and hope to break through despite heavy smoke hindering operations. Fire fronts extend into Elk River Valley and toward mining camps, with Buckhorn ranch the nearest settlement eight miles away.
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Kootenay Pass
Calgary
Middle Kootenay Pass
British Columbia
Alberta
Harry Bolton
Chife Forest
Coleman
Elk River
Buckhorn Ranch
Plow Accident Kills 14 Year Old In Alberta
Belief among locals that a rock struck the plow driver 14 year old George Nykolaychuk caused the fatal incident. The boy was kicked on the head and died instantly when thrown into the horses’ path yesterday near Alta. July 25. Authorities and witnesses report the tragic death occurred during routine plowing work.
Canadian Pacific earnings rise to 2.461 million for week
Montreal July 25 earnings of the Canadian Pacific Railway increased 33 000 to 2 461 000 for the week ended July 21 compared with 2 428 000 for the corresponding week of 1935. Weather fair and moderately warm with temperatures around 96 56.
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P.R
Montreal
C.P
Canadian’ Pacific Railway
France approves 4 billion franc relief plan amid unrest
France's chamber of deputies backed Premier Blum's relief expenditure of 4 billion francs amid street clashes and violence. Police ejected a protester as a woman shouted anti Communist slogans during the heated session. President Edouard Herriot ordered the disruption quelled.
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Blum
Shou Ang
Edouard Verriot
Alberta Fires Drive Out Settlers
Calgary July 25 (C P) Forest fires spread along the Highwood river valley forcing settlers to evacuate. Two fronts tracked through Southern Alberta foothill timberlands threatening ranches as crews rushed from Calgary and south districts to the fire belt. Fifty six firefighters at Kootenay Pass remained isolated since Thursday with food supplies and a veteran ranger guiding them.
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Calgary
C.P
Highwood River
High River
Alberta
Foothills
Middle Kooténdy Pass
Alberti
British Columbia
Swift Current Man Sees Future in Flax Despite Slump
A Medicine Hat chamber of commerce letter from L. B. Thomson of Swift Current notes flax yields weak due to weed competition disease and handling difficulties. The chamber plans an educational drive to promote flax as drought resistant. W. A. Church of Alberta Linseed Oil Co. offers to buy from southern Alberta if needs are met.
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Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce
L. B. Thomson
Dominion
Swift Current
Alberta
C. of C
W. A. Church
Alberta Linseed Oil Co., Ltd
Thomson
Germany Opens Door to World Locarno Conference Invite
Berlin reports the foreign office voiced sympathy toward the three power invitation to a new Locarno conference. A spokesman said Germany must consider carefully before replying. Italy may join. session eyed for September or October following a London meeting of Britain France and Belgium.
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Berlin
A.P
Tripower
Germany
Italy
London
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Enraged Father Shot Attacker of Young Son in Noranda
In Noranda Quebec Frank Admoski a Polish prospector died after being shot by Hugh Lanctot who is jailed on charges of shooting with intent to maim The attack followed an alleged assault on Lanctots son and an inquest is planned to determine further action Lanctot the son of a former Quebec assistant attorney general faces remand pending inquest results
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Noranda
Que
C.P
Frank Admoski
Hugh Lanctot
Dore Lake
Lanctot
Québec
Admosk
Barnes Read Out Of Social Credit Caucus
Edmonton MLA S A G Barnes was expelled from the Social Credit caucus in a Friday meeting after criticizing Premier Aberhart. Barnes was not present for the caucus action and said he had not received official notice, expressing surprise at the move.
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Barnes
Social Credit
Edmonton
S. A. G. Barnes
M.L.A
Social Credit Party
Aberhart
Canadians Return to Ypres for Memorial Pilgrimage
Nearly 4,000 Canadian veterans and families head to France to visit memorials and battlefields from the Great War. They will unveil Canada’s national memorial on Vimy Ridge with King Edward VII, then tour cemeteries at Lille Arras Albert and Ypres.
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Lille
Ypres
Lehavre
France
C.P
Vimy Ridge
J . _ YPRES
Belgium
W. W. Murray
M.C
Yprés
Meni
Mehin
Mhen
Flanders
le Havre
Arras
Albert
Edward VII
Canada
Dominion
St. Julien
Poelcapelle
Gravenstafel Ridge
Unemployed Demonstration in Edmonton Ends Quietly
About 300 single unemployed men demonstrated outside the Alberta legislative building in Edmonton before a caucus session of Social Credit members. A three man delegation then met with Hon. N E Tanner, speaker, who said the government was considering the issues but could not grant a hearing at that time.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
N. E. ‘Tanner
Weekly Livestock Review from Ottawa Markets
The weekly livestock review notes improved cattle demand from retail and export buyers, with western drought weighing on prices. Trade was active for good killers, while stockers and common cattle dragged markets. Toronto and Winnipeg posted gains, exports to the UK and US declined, and hogs remained strongest with prices near 9.50 to 9.75 in major cities.
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Ottawa
C.P
Department of Agriculture
Western
Winnipeg
Toronto
Alberta
United Kingdom
Montréal
Calgary
United.Kingdom
S.S. Manchester Régiment
East
S.S. Delilian
S.S. Manchester
Birkénhéad
United States
Buffalo
Montreal
Selects
Montreal Selects
Edmonton
Princé Albert
Moose Jaw
Reging
Saskatoon
Lambs
France May Extend Arms Aid to Spain Amid Crisis
The Spanish embassy asked France to authorize urgent arms delivery to Spain's embattled government. Reports from nationalist quarters mention a secret unit of French Communist shock troops aiding the Leftist regime. The embassy requested 20,000 aerial bombs, eight machine guns, 13,000,000 cartridges, and airplanes.
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Spain
Pest of Wolves in the North Prompts New Bounty
Ottawa reports wolves are widespread in the Far North as fur-bidings and big game decline. Government reintroduces a bounty for pelts at five dollars each with trappers keeping skins for sale, aligning with provincial practices after past higher bounties failed.
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Ottawa
C.P
Dominion Bee
Northwest Territories
Toronto bathers fined in police court
The article reports that several individuals appeared in city police court on public bathing charges. Most pleaded guilty or were found guilty and fined two dollars plus costs after contesting the charges.
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Peared
Canadians Increase Bank Debits in June and First Half of 1936
Dominion bureau of statistics reports June bank debits at 3.136 trillion dollars, up 16 percent from June 1935, and the first half total at 17.247 trillion, up 13.3 percent. Gains spread across regions with British Columbia leading at 26.7 percent for the half year and Toronto rising 12 percent. Ontario's six-month total reaches 7.585 trillion, while the Prairies gain about 15 percent.
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Orraway Daly
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Prairies
British Columbia
Halifax
Saint John
Maritimes
Quebec
Montreal
Ontario
Toronto
Jack Pine Threatens Manitoba Forests From Spruce Bud Worm Invasion
Winnipeg reports Col. H. T. Stevenson, forestry branch director, says jack pine forests spanning thousands of acres in Manitoba are endangered as spruce bud worms strip foliage across the region.
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Winnipeg
C.P
Manitoba
Col
H.T. Stevenson
Strike ends as 3000 electrical workers suspend action
Mexican employers and employees reached agreement today to end a 3000 worker electrical strike that had plunged Mexico City into darkness and threatened regional disruption. The deal averts further disruption to power and daily life in the capital.
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Mexico
C.P
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