Hundred Thousand Casualties in Great Chinese Earthquake
London reports the May 23 Kansu Province quake that devastated Sissang, Lianghow, Turmetitse, Kidane and surrounding towns. Estimated deaths reach 100,000, with Lingchow also heavily damaged. worshippers buried, churches collapsed, and mass chaos described by Monsignor Baddenbroek.
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London
China
Kansu Province
Sissane Liang
Tumentse
Kidane
Monsignor Baddenbroek
Apostoline
Steyl Mission
Liangehow
Kansu
Westminster Gazette
Shanghai
Lisngchow
Turmetitse
Wales to Reach Quebec by Saturday
Conpress of Australia July 28 reports the Prince of Wales Prince George and Premier Stanley Baldwin traveling toward Canada aboard the Imper ess of Australia approaching Cape Race Newfound land. They will dock in Quebec Saturday July 30 with a lit harbor display planned in Montreal and a deck tennis game noted during the voyage.
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Conpress
Australia
Prince of Wales
Prince George
Stanley Baldwin
Canada
Cape Race
Newfoundand
Wales
George
Broome
Baldwin
Sea Hive
Quebec
Montreal
Prince of Wales Wharf
McGill Street
Princee
Edward
Alexandra
Tim
Queen Marie May Have Only 30 000 in Royal Finances
Bucharest July 28 Queen Marie may face reduced funds after King Ferdinand's death. Ferdinand's 1 000 000 lei fortune will be shared by his five children, leaving Marie with no direct allowance. Government plans to divide 30 000 000 lei civil list could grant Marie about 80 000 annually for palaces and staff, sparking pleas for a larger dowager queen’s allowance to sustain her court.
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Bucharest
Ferdinand
Marie
Sher
Carol
Augen
Michael
Pringgsay
Helen
Nicholas
Chekiang Garrison Suspected of Allegiance Shift
Reports state Chiang Kai Shek rushes troops toward Chekiang border as observers hint Hankow Chekiang garrison may switch to Radical Nationalists, risking renewed instability near Shanghai. In Hankow area, a massive fire at the Wuchang army munitions base kills over 140 and injures hundreds, with explosions destroying surrounding districts and damaging American missionary property.
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Shanzhu
Chiang Kai Shek
Teader
Chekiang
Hankow-Chekiang
Hankow
Shanghai
Wuchang
Yangtse
Romanian Ex-Premier Aims to Install Crown Prince in Coup
Reports say former Romanian premier Averescu seeks to persuade Carol to claim his father’s throne. The plan would topple Premier Ian Britaino, Averescu’s longtime rival, who opposes Carol and contends with political foes.
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Romania
Carol
Averescu
Ian Britaino
Aimee Semple McPherson to resign from Ancalus Temple
The Vidaes report Aimee Semple McPherson plans to surrender control of the Ancalus Temple after her pastorate ends and the dispute with her mother Mrs Minnie Kennedy is settled. She will resign to reorganize church affairs and hopes to find a new leader within three weeks, with similar temple plans for Denver Chenago and New York.
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Los Angeles
Vidaes
Aimee Semple McPherson
Ancalus
Minnie Kennedy
Wsh
Day Old Chicks Arrive From B C At Ottawa Exhibit
A claimed word record was set as 808 White Leghorn chicks arrived from the University of British Columbia. The one hundred percent healthy and hungry birds traveled 3,000 miles by express without feed or water and were placed in the World's Poultry Congress exhibit in Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Daly
University of British Columba
Express
Word's Poultry Congress
Advances in Canadian Postal Service Highlighted by Johnston
Rotarian Warden Johnston spoke to the Kiwanis Club on postal service progress since Confederation. He noted rail mileage growing from about 3 000 miles in 1867 to 36 000 miles today and offices expanding from six to over 3 000 across the region. He urged use of proper envelopes, addresses, return addresses, stamps, and highlighted parcel post insurance and C O D, bulk mailings, and timely delivery.
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Kiwanis Club
Warden Johnston
Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains
Canada
Winnipeg
Johnston
C.O.D
Twenty Six Drowned in One Party on Lake
A sudden squall capsized the pleasure steamer The Favorite near Chicago, killing at least 26 of the 260 aboard. Divers searched the lake as rescuers, including Opal Felton and Johnny Weismuller, aided in recovery while officials detained crew for questioning.
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Chiezgo
Chicago
Eastland
William Hofnauer
Doris
Iplain Arthur Olsen
Mss
Opal Vfelton
Togo
Okla
Johnny Weismuller
Miss Selton
Weismuller
Polish 75 Foot Tunnel Loot Ring Busted in Warsaw
Six men dug a 75 ft tunnel under the State printing shop in Warsaw and reached a safe with about 120000 dollars. Police wounded a robber mortally during a raid that trapped the finished tunnel with electric lights and ventilation. Leader Mehoceti, billed as king of Polish burglars, was among those arrested as nearly 100 officers closed in.
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Warsaw
Poland
Mehoceti
Canadian officials sail for summer holidays
London July 29 Canadian High Commissioner Hon P C Larkin sailed on the Megantic for his usual two month holiday in Canada. Lord Justice Richard Best of Northern Ireland Supreme Court is aboard the Montcalare en route to Canada for an extended visit.
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London
P. C. Larkin
Megantic
Canada
Richard Best
Supreme Court of Northern Ireland
Montelare
Royal Train Passes Through Medicine Hat in Canada
Montreal July 29 The C P R royal train ready to convey Prince of Wales Prince George and Sir Stanley Baldwin with suites across the Dominion from Montreal to Banff was brought to Windsor Street station for final inspection by President Beatty. The two baggage cars five private cars Killarney Wentworth Van Horne Strathcona Mount Stephen and compartment cars form the train. Strathcona Mount Stephen to be at royal use with Killarney Wentworth for Baldwin party if approved. The cars promise hotel like luxury in railway travel.
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Montreal
C. P. R. Royal
H.R.H
Prince of Wales
Hi.r.h
Prince George
Stanley Baldwin
Great Britain
Baldwin
Dominion
Banff
Windser Street
Beatty
Kilarney
Wentworth
van Horne
Strathcona
Mount Stephen
Killarney
Trouble in Irish Dail Over Safety Bill Sparks Walkout
In Dublin on July 28, a clash between Education Minister Marcus O Sullivan and Labour members in the Dail over the Public Safety Bill led to a noisy scene and a Labour walkout. The bill, seen as broad in powers against revolutionary activity, passed the second reading 60 to 11 after President Cosgrave’s intervention.
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Dublin
Dail
Marcus O'Sullivan
O'Sullivan
Kevin O'Higgins
Laborites
Cosgrave
Labor
Davin
Labor Party
Deadlock at Geneva Naval Conference deepens
London reports a cabinet meeting may be held to discuss the stalemate between Britain and the United States over eight inch gun cruisers. Chancellor Churchill delays departure to attend if needed. British and American delegates confront unresolved talks amid hopes Japan may mediate.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Geneva
Churchill
United States
Japan
Great Britain
Associated Press
Washington
Hugh
Gibson
Tripartite
Two Men Arrested Over O Higgins Murder Case
London reports two men Owen Degnelly aged 23 and Thomas Merrigan aged 58 were charged with the murder of Vice-President Keevin O Higgins in Dublin. They were remanded for a week. A separate Dublin dispatch says £20000 was voted for the widow and children of the late Keevin O Higgins.
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London
Dublin
Keevin O'Higgins
Owen Degnelly
Thomas Merrigan
Rean Hag
Wheat Declines on Winnipeg Market July 29 1921
Wheat values fell across all positions on the Winnipeg grain market with new crop futures down about 1 percent. October closed at 1.45 1/8 and December at 139 3/4, while July slipped 1/4 from the prior day to 1.59 7/8. Barley and rye also dropped amid unloading pressure. oats remained firmer. Exporters active and offerings liberal.
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Winnipeg
Bottomley Released From Prison After Five Years
London July 29 Horatio Bottomley wartime figure former member of Parliament lecturer and financier was released from Maidstone Prison after serving slightly over five years for fraudulently diverting 5000 pounds subscribed to Victory Loan Bond Clubs while a member of the House of Commons Good behavior credited for his release
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London
Horatio Bottomley
Great Britain
Parlament
Maidstone
House of Commons
Bottomley
Indian Runs Amuck in North Pacific Village
Thomas White, an Indian, fired at cannery officials and random objects from a dock in a North Pacific fishing village. Provincial Police prepared to pursue him after rumors he headed toward the Cassar Cannery. authorities suspect bootleg liquor as the motive.
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Prince Rupert
B. C
Thomas White
Amuck
North Pacific
Cassar
White
Ten Thousand Drowned in Fukien Flood Report
Shanghai reports from Shih Pao that 10,000 people perished and 100,000 were left homeless due to Kinling river flooding in Fukien Province. Destruction centered on Chang Chowfu west of Amoy with damages over two million dollars. A July 11 Shanghai dispatch also notes a vast Anhwei food disaster with over 1,000 deaths from Yangtze overflow.
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Shanghai
Shih Pao
Kinling
Fukien
Chang Chowfu
Amoy
Shanghai Gespatth
Anhwel
Fairlex
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Lingchow
National Geogramy Society
Kaltin
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Gen. Averescu
Aimee
Angelus Temple
B.C
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Lake Michigan
Robt. S. Horne
Empire Mining and Metallurgical Congress
Robert
Royal Train
Medicine Hat
Britain
U.S
O’higgins
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