Government and Rebels Claim Crushing Victory in Guadarrama
Reported heavy fighting in the Guadarrama range northwest of Madrid with rebel losses and government gains. Seville battles intensified as loyal forces claim decisive actions and humanitarian flows bring food to Madrid amid siege fears. Refugees evacuated from Madrid area to Alicante as Spain’s civil war unfolds across multiple fronts.
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Guadarrama
Madrid
C.P
Guadarrama Mountains
Seville
la Linea
Cadiz
Algerciras
Yoledo
Alcazar
Spain
United States
Alicante
Gibraltar
C.P. Cable
San Roque
San
Cranbrook Fire Destroys Large Section Early Fireears Town
A major Cranbrook blaze caused about 30000 in damage and destroyed the York rooms Dezall's garage Italia hotel and several nearby buildings including Kootenay Motors Davey’s bakery and a Cranbrook hotel annex. Fire crews struggled two hours to control the flames as insurance covered most losses.
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C. Jilly
Cranbrook
York Rooms
Dezall
Italia Hotel
Ihe
Kootenay Motors
Davey's Bakery
John Stefanik
A. Kettle
Cranbrook Hotel
No recall against Barnes announced by Alberta premier
Alberta premier Aberhart says no recall proceedings will be initiated against S A G Barnes the Edmonton M L A expelled by the Social Credit caucus last week We have no desire to put him out of the house he declares in Edmonton remarks on July 27.
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Edmonton
S. A. G. Barnes
M.L.A
Social Credit
Aberhart
Hat-Elkwater Trail roadwork to begin Tuesday morning
Scrip financed road projects from Medicine Hat to Hat-Elkwater will start Tuesday morning with four four-horse teams and about 30 workers. A. C. Gardner district engineer said initial funds include $2,000 of a $5,000 Prosperity Bond grant for Cypress constituency. Construction at Hilda-Schuler road progresses with 40 miles total estimated at $48,000.
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Hat-Elkwater Trail
Scrip- Financed
Medicine Hat
Elkwater
A. Cc. Gardner
Provincial
Department of Public Works
First Growth
Cypress
Ennis
Thg
Scriy
Pers
pulda-Schuler Road
Empress
A. C. Gardner
William McCaig
Hatwikwater
Irvine
Lake
Hilda-Schuler
Ailda-Schuler
Social Credit's Fate Decided Early in Alberta
Calgary report states six months will decide Social Credit's success or failure in Alberta. Provincial Secretary E. C. Manning cites the die being cast, warning that failure could end economic freedom for thousands while victory would spark new hope. He notes Aberhart's government aims to pay basic dividends within 18 months and will start with Alberta made goods.
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Calgary
C.P
Social Credit
Alberta
E. C. Manning
Prophetic Bible Institute
Aberhart
Manning
Trapped 56 Firefighters Safe After Forest Blaze
Fifty six men trapped since Thursday by a forest fire in Kootenay Pass near the Alberta British Columbia line emerged safely at Castle Mount station. Kovach led the unit with ample provisions as the fire advanced 12 miles toward Beaver Lake. Firefighters from Calgary and southern Alberta fought near Highwood River as flames threatened ranches and homes.
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Blairmore
Alta
Kootenay Pass
Alberta
British Columbia
Forestry Department
Tiere
Castlemount Ranger Station
Beaver Lake
Kovach
Kootenay
Castle
Calgary
Highwood Tiver
High River
Wrist Watch Recovered by City Police
The city police hold a man's wrist watch found after a recent theft from a bathers' clothes along the river bank. The owner should call at the police office to prove ownership and reclaim the timepiece.
Karpis and Aide Given Life Terms in Snatch Case
Alvin Karpis and aide Charles Fitzgerald were sentenced to life terms by Judge Joyce in St. Paul for participation in the $100,000 William Hamm Jr kidnapping.
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ST. Paul
C.P
Alvin Karpis
Charles Fitzgerald
Willia Hamm, Jr
Joyce
Gas To Be Odorized As Preventive Of Trouble
City workmen install the first odorizing unit west of Connaught to warn of gas leaks. If successful, more units follow. the system mirrors Edmonton practice and will cover the western city area. The gas department also cleans the Armoury well and plans cementing and reworking to resume production.
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Connaught
Edmonton
Canada marks peace at Vimy memorial dedication
At Vimy France on July 26 1926 6000 Canadian pilgrims gathered at the memorial as King Edward VII and French officials arrived The crowd heard The Last Post and prayers for peace Auxiliary Bishop Des Champs urged learning to love one another The ceremony featured French Spahis and Moroccan troops and a royal aerial salute to crown the dedication
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Vimy
France
George Hambleton
Canada
Flanders
Des*champs
Montreal
Reveille
King
Edward
Ernest Lapointe
H.M.C.S
Royal Air Force
British Press Covers Vimy Ridge Memorial Unveiling
London reports applaud ceremonies at the Canadian war memorial unveiling. British papers publish long analyses with photos of Sir Arthur Currie Sir Richard Turner and other Canadian soldiers and note the presence of Sir Robert Borden and Sir George Perley. The Sun/Times emphasize the deeper meaning beyond a single battle and Canada’s western contributions.
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London
C.P
Vimy Ridge
Arthur Currie
Richard Turner
V.C
Vimy
Robert, Borden
George Perley
Sunday Times
Canada
Grass Fire At Minor Farm Under Careful Watch
A column of smoke rose northeast of the city at noon today and again this afternoon marking a grass fire at the Minor farm. The blaze is being watched and is under control as it consumes dry grass and peters out.
Alberta Social Credit caucus addresses drought relief
Edmonton July 27 Alberta's drought problems were discussed at a Social Credit caucus in the Provincial Legislature. Premier Aberhart issued no announcement as members stayed to handle drought relief. Charles Cockroft reported he pressed Ottawa for federal relief funds.
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Edmonton
Lalberta
Drotth
Social Credit
Aberhart
Charles Cockroft
Ottawa
Queen Mary Sets Fast Atlantic Crossing Record
New York reports B M S Queen Mary docked after a record crossing from Europe to New York at 29.61 knots. Commander Sir Edgar Britten downplays the claim for Atlantic supremacy, noting France’s Normandie still holds the blue ribbon with 29.64 knots. The Queen Mary’s best run started from Cherbourg with 8 098 nautical miles to New York.
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New York
C.P
B.M.S
Europe
Edgar Britten
France
Southampton
Cherbourg
B C Douks Offer Reward After Bombing in BC
Victoria July 27 CP Serious concern over bombing and blasting in British Columbia Doukhabor district. The provincial government offers 2000 dollars for information leading to arrest and conviction of perpetrators. Latest act includes the burning of a school under construction near Glade BC Saturday night.
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Victoria
Doukhabor
British
Dan S Reid Leaves Medicine Hat for Vancouver Coast Home
A large Medicine Hat Shrine Club gathering at the Cosmopolitan hotel bid farewell to D S Reid due to ill health. He is moving to Vancouver with his family joining him next month after a long service career with the CPR as trainman and conductor and later partner in Boyd and Reid before retirement.
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Medicine Hat
Cosmopolitan Hotel
D. S. Reid
Reid
Medicine
Jesse Elliott
Honror
Oak River
Man
The
C.P.R
Mr. Cooper
Boyd and Cooper
R.S. Boyd
Boyd and Reid, Company
Royal Commissions Ready to Report to TF Government
Ottawa dispatch notes several Royal Commissions due to report this fall or winter, including textile industry, wheat, coal, penitentiary system, with heads Turgeon Archambault and Tory leading inquiries. Reports target presentation at the next Parliament session amid reduced capital activity and key diplomatic absences.
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Ottawa
W. F. Turgeon
Europe
Orient
Wage Istrar
Fred “MacGregor
H. M. Tory
National Research Council of Canada
Joseph Archambault
Quebec
King Edward Cancels Cannes Holiday Plans
London July 27 King Edward has canceled his plans for a holiday on the French Riviera. Buckingham Palace announced the decision citing Spain’s troubles as the reason. The king did not wish to burden French authorities amid the Spanish civil war and related tensions.
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London
C.P
Edward
French Riviera
Buckingham Palace
Spain
Alberta Forest Fires Believed Controlled Near Boundary
Calgary reports that fires in the Alberta British Columbia boundary area, including Kootenay district and Highwood River region, are practically under control after five days of spread. Territory officials say containment efforts have reduced active fire danger.
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Alberta
Calgary
Folumbia
Kootenay
Highwood
Sonia
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Gardner
Porte Attalie
Paris
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Aide
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B.c.douks
Dan S. Reid
Coast
Boyd ‘& Reid
Summir
Geneva
League of Nations Assembly
Javen Ambault
Com ‘East
Harry W. Anderson
Téfcate Globe
A R. W
Winnsey
Ifs
Arid
Cannes
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