Great Flights of Grasshoppers Sweep Montana Region
A. W. Murphy of Grasshopper Control and F. H. Strickland of the University of Alberta report massive grasshopper devastation across Hill and Liberty counties in southern Alberta and northern Montana. They note five hundred square miles stripped of crops, Havre to Shelby showing minimal remaining crop cover and shelter belts defoliated.
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A. W. Murphy
The
Grasshopper Control
F. H. Strickland
University of Alberta
Montana
Alberta
Hill
Liberty
Havre
Shelby
Grasshopper Plague Threatens Southern Alberta Crops
Reports from Alberta describe a massive grasshopper outbreak spreading from the south of the South Saskatchewan river with drifting swarms. Authorities urge vigilance after minimal preventive work last year, warning of possible reinfestation in spring 1924 and calling for immediate action to protect crops and prevent damage.
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Alberta
South Seakatchewan
Edmonton
Pendex
Lethbridge-Weyburn Hne
al- Sarta
Canadian Communists Skip International Congress
Storonu July 28 Canadian Communists will not attend this year's congress of the third Internationale an official notice said. It is expected W. Z. Foster's Trade Union Educational League Canada delegates will attend the Moscow based International of the Red Unions.
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Storonu
Third Internationale
Lre
Reveu Cnt
W. Z. Foster
Trade Union Educational League
Canada
Inbar Unions
Moscow
McKinnon to Visit Medicine Hat for Exhibition Talk
J S McKinnon Canadian representative for the British Empire Exhibition in London 1924 will visit Medicine Hat next week and may address the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday or Friday. He is en route from Calgary to Edmonton and will speak about Western Canadian exhibits. McKinnon represents federal Minister of Trade and Commerce J A Robb who seeks strong Western Canada representation at the event.
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J. S. McKinnon
London
Medicine Hat
Chamber of Commerce
Richardson
McKinnon
Calgary
Edmonton
J. A. Robb
Premier Craig to Tour Boundaries Across Ulster Frontiers
Hatt July 28 the Ulster cabinet will discuss the boundary question on Monday and Premier Craig will begin a motor tour of the Free State boundary visiting Omagh Kuniskisten Derry and other centres. Resident Cossrave of the Free State arrives to address border communities next Saturday speaking in Cavin the following day.
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Ulster
Wil
Craig Wil
Free States
Omagh Kuniskisten
Derry
Cossrave
Free State
Monchan
Cavin
Rotary International in Toronto II Chooses 1984 Convention Dates
The Rotary International council in Toronto decided to hold the next convention there during the week of June 16, 1984. Chidage indicated the plan at the meeting.
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Rotary International
Toronto
Chidage
Rotary
Concert at Riverside Park Promises Strong Band Program
The City Band and Medicine Hat Male Choir under Mr. R Bullea and Mr A J Hetebi present a Sunday concert at Riverside Park. New leadership by Mr Hatch follows Mrs Thompson’s resignation as band master. Program includes O Canada and The White Queen with several overtures and choruses. Louis Cumung loses a hand and Justine Meronick loses two fingers in a Niagara Falls camp brawl.
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Riverside Park
R. Bullea
Alj. Heteb. i. Acam
Thompson
Hatch
Canada
Medicine Hat
Edwinstone
Sailor's Chorus
H. Parry
Leleht Zu Fuse
Satana
Demoiselle Chie
O. Metra
Chasers
Truhn
Adolph
Louis Cumug
Justine Meronick
Niagara Falls
London Stock Exchange Ig in Holiday Mood
London on July 27 reports a festive mood at the stock exchange with caution on commitments. Debentures of Grand Trunk Pacific rise three points to 27, London Midland and Scottish Railway declares three percent dividend, Southern railway group pays five percent on both preferred and ordinary stock, and Newfoundland issues influence investor sentiment amid mixed results.
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London Stock Exchange
London
The
Stock Exchange
Grand Trunk
Pacific
London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Southern Railway Group
Newfoundland
Newfoundland Power and Paper Company
Boys Camp Opens Monday Afternoon
Mr Powell arrived to finalize arrangements for the Boys Camp. Boys must have all baggage at the News Office by 2 PM Monday to catch the tray to Foorage. Essentials include blankets, cloth, knife, fork, spoon, toiletries, towel, soap, bathing suit, and lunch for the first meal. Boys depart from the News Office at three o clock.
Lestor to Speak on Liquor Issue at Forum
Vancouver resident Charles Lester will speak at the Forum on Sunday at 7 20 PM on Prohibition or Moderation. The event promises a live, open minded scientific presentation to fill the hall.
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Lestor
Charles Lester
Vancouver
City Hall
Explosion at Maltby Colliery Leaves 21 Men Dead
In Sheffield English Maltby Colliery an explosion is believed to have killed 21 men. Fire has troubled Maltby mines for weeks. An important meeting of the City Stand will be held at City Hall tomorrow at 2 10 p.m. Practice follows at 2 30 p.m.
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Sheffield
Eng
Maltby Collilery
Ottawa Gazette details mass Chinese registration order
The July 28 notice announces a Canada wide registration of all persons of Chinese origin under an order in council. Registration must be done via immigration inspectors, customs officers, RCMP, or postmasters if needed, with three front view photos and available landing certificates. Certificates will state identity details and head tax paid. Percy Reid leads immigration as chief inspector and controller, with BC and Yukon forms routed to the commissioner. Notices will appear in post offices nationwide.
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Ottawa
Canada
Tto
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Department of Laitgration
Percy Reid
British Columbia
Yukon
Commissioner of Immigration
Vancouver
Pos
M H Stone Called to the Bar in Supreme Court
Mr M H Stone of Isidlaw Blanchard Co was called to the bar in the Supreme Court before Justice Ives. W A Begg KC delivered a brief address. The judge urged honor over fees in the profession. Mrs Marie Campbell Dykeman dies at Upper Rexton Went Counts NB aged 96 years.
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M. H. Stone
Isidlaw, Blanchard & Co
Supreme Court
Justice Ives
W. A. Begg
K.C
Ives
Stone
Marie Campbell Dykeman
Upper Rexton
Went Counts, N.B
S S Rainier Damaged After Collision Near Port Angeles
The Japanese steamer Manithyan Maru collided with the S S Rainier four leagues west of Port Angeles in fog. Rainier is badly damaged and adrift while the crew except the captain and three men were removed to the Manithyan Maru, bound for Alaska. no lives were lost according to a wireless message.
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S.S. Ranier
Port Angeles
Portland
Strait of Juar de Fuca
Seattle
Ethe
Viget
Ken Frincisey
Lee Angeles
Rainier
Alaska
Four Killed in Quebec Rail Collision Near Vicard
Four men died in a railway crash on the eastbound Transcontinental train near Vicard Kamouraska County at six this morning. Names include Arthur Helanger of heels tasguageman, express man Alexander of St John, and engineer Joseph Dechene. A news agent’s name is not yet learned. Reportedly a fox on the line blanketed the track, causing the eastbound passenger to collide with a freight.
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Quebec
Vicard
Kamouraska County
Montreal
Prohibition Committee Forms with Large Calgary Meeting
A large turnout in City Hall completed the Prohibition forces for the November plebiscite. President Marshall outlined ballot details and contrasted Alberta beer clauses with British Columbia style control, citing H H Stevens M.P. and Manitoba’s decisive stance. The committee includes Dr. F. W. Gershaw as secretary and J. H. Delf as publicity chairman with a long list of members and backers.
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Committee of One Hundred
Marshall
Alberta
Manitoba
British Columbia
H .H. Stevens
M.P
Vancouver
F. W. Gershaw
J. H. Delf
MM. Waldo
H. T. W. Forster
W. H. Mills
French Note Aims for Early Brussels Reply on Reparations
Paris reports a French note to Britain drafted to exhaust all means of accord with the British on reparations. Brussels awaits the Belgian note before Paris delivers the reply next week. Poincare seeks to respond before Parliament’s summer adjournment per Curzon’s wishes. Berlin endures currency shortages as prices soar and food supplies thin. authorities brace to control prices and stabilize the potato market amid mounting wartime strain. London reports acute food and wage concerns as crowds press for relief and peace-backed calm amid ongoing negotiations.
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Paris
Greal
Britain
Ciern
Brussels
London
Poincare
Beard Curzon
Frater
Greater Berlin
Conohagteres
Oil Geologists Arrive By Boat for Canadian Survey
A Canadian survey party of three geologists including Wessis DC Contter Bosteentelt and Etaste arrived at the cay aboard The Research, after leaving Lethbridge last Friday. They plan to remain Monday and continue to Estuary, noting the voyage yielded wonderfully interesting territory and that boating suits the survey work.
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Wessis
DC. Contter
Bosteentelt
Etaste
Reflatue Ce
The
Cay
Lethbridge
Coulter
Toronto arrests spark probe into alleged downtown burglary ring
Two young women were held in custody today in Toronto in connection with a July 24 burglary. Police say they were questioned as possible accomplices in a ring and were arrested after informants supplied tips. Authorities continue to investigate links to six or more suspects.
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Toronto
Veronto
Food Crisis Deepens in Germany as Shortages Grow
London reports the food situation in Germany worsening as farmers withhold supplies due to currency depreciation. Butter and bread prices rise amid shortages, with discontent growing in urban and rural quarters as the crisis persists.
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London
Germany
Noise Amid Divorce Case Sparks Nonsense Evidence
A New York divorce suit features a scrambled transcript where Judis Vi o Yela contradicts accusations, claiming no assault occurred. The court grants the wife $14 weekly alimony and 47 for fees, amid unclear testimony from Yela, an employee of Premiered Steel Products.
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New York Steel
New York
Yela
Pramiered Steel Products Company
Hes
Blawser
Fle
Hastie Laver
Alimenuy
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R. W. Johnson
Mo McKinnen
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Fred Ruseel
Tabor
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Turney
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H. EF. White
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Rosenn
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Hitchcock
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W.C. Osbourne
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Geo. Worthy
Rae
T M. Dawkins
J. H. Preston
J. P. Marsh
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