Conservatives Make Large Gains in Prairie Elections
The Prairies swung to the Conservatives with most seats won across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Liberals were reduced while Liberal-Progressives and Progressives were nearly wiped out. Premier Mackenzie King held Prince Albert by a slim margin and several cabinet members suffered defeats or were heavily challenged.
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Mackenzie King
Prince Albert
Trail George Braden
Charles Stewart
Edmon- West
R. Motherwell
Sasketchewan
Saskatchewan, Farmers’ Political Association
Dr Gershaw Re-elected in Medicine Hat Federal Contest
Dr. Gershaw wins the Medicine Hat federal race by a majority exceeding 2,500 votes. The campaign circulations report a quiet contest with no major incidents and both candidates receive congratulations from supporters as Canada considers the new regime.
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Medicine Hat
Gershaw
Wépy
Cana
G. M. Blackstock
Gérshaw
Dhaka
Canada
Prairie Conservatives gain seats in western provinces
In Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta Conservatives gain 15 new seats as Hon Robert Rogers wins Winnipeg South. Calgary West and other western districts shift, marking a notable early election result with Liberal losses and Conservative leadership gains across the prairie provinces. Rogers, veteran minister, credited in Winnipeg South victory.
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Prairies
Central Provinces
Prairie State
R B. Bennet
West
C. C. McLaurin
Alberta
Calgary West
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Chas. Dunning
Regina
Y’. A. Crerar
Brandon
D. W. Beaubier
Hotée Man
Winnipeg
Ontario
Rockies
Lib
Erals
Labor
United Farmers of Alberta
Macdonald
W. G. Weir
J. Woods
W. J. Love
Robert Rogers
J. S. McDiarmid
Mr. Rogers
Robert Borden
Bennetts Message on Conservative Victory in Canada
Ottawa reports Premier-elect R B Bennett states that the Conservative policy has been accepted by Canadians as the instrument of national development. He notes provincial support and a Dominion-wide expression of confidence, urging unity as essential to victory and national purpose.
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Ottawa
Cafistia
R. B. Bennett
Canada
Dominion
Standing of the Parties by Provinces in Canadian Election
The Canadian Press reports provincial party standings: Prince Edward Island 1 Liberal 55 Conservatives. Nova Scotia 4 Liberals 10 Conservatives. New Brunswick 1 Liberal 10 Conservatives. Quebec 38 Liberals 25 Conservatives 1 Independent 1 doubtful. Ontario 21 Liberals 60 Conservatives 1 UFC. Manitoba 1 Liberal 7 Conservatives 2 Progressives 7?. Alberta 4 Conservatives 9 UFAs. British Columbia 4 Liberals 6 Conservatives 1 Labor 1 Independent 2 doubtful. Saskatchewan 0? Ontario seats total. overall totals show Conservatives leading with 137, UFAs 10, Progressives 8, Labor 8, Independents 2.
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Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Libor Is
U.F.C
Manitoba
Sony Doutfats A
Alberta
U.F.A
Governor General Interview Followed by Premier King Meeting
Ottawa reports Premier Mackenzie King met with His Excellency Viscount Willingdon this morning and that Hon. R. B. Bennett would have an audience at Rideau Hall this afternoon. The developments come as the government shapes postures after July 29.
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Ottawa
Heme
Mackenzie King
Viscount Willingdon
R. B. Bennett
Rideau Hall
Body Seen Near Golf Links After Drowning Search
Police resumed a river search last evening after a sighting near the Medicine Hat Golf Club of what looked like a man's body. They continued the hunt for Arthur Lay who drowned on July 13. Mr. Jessop Nott lent his motor boat and joined the police in the search toward Heald's Farm, but the river investigation yielded no results.
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Medicine Hat Golf Club
Arthur Lay
Jessop Nott
Jin Shair
Heald
Wheat Cutting Starts in Hatton Sask
Wheat cutting began today on light land near Hatton Saskatchewan based on a report from the Medicine Hat subdivision of the Canadian Pacific Railway. It says cutting will be fairly general by week’s end and in full swing by mid next week with favorable weather.
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Winnipeg
Hatton
Sask
Medicine Hat
Canadian Pacific Railway
Agricultural Department
Printing error threatens ballot secrecy in Ottawa election
Ottawa faces an election problem after ballots were printed with poll book number space on the back rather than the counterfoil. Crown Attorney J. A. Ritchie issued strict secrecy safeguards to deputy returning officers and scrutineers, informing all Ottawa candidates of the leak risk.
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Ottawa
Government Printing Bureau
J. A. Ritchie
D.r.o.’S
Ritchie
Bad Weather Stops Test Cricket at Old Trafford
The fourth cricket test between England and Australia at Old Trafford was abandoned due to rain. Australia led 345 to 251 for eight when play could not resume. The fifth and final match moves to Kensington Oval starting August. England and Australia each hold one win, with one draw.
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Manchester
England
Australia
Old Traffot
Kennington Oval
Gershaw thanks volunteers and presses in constituency note
Dr Gershaw expresses gratitude to voluntary workers and the ladies who gave their time and to the press for fair reports. He says he is gratified by the result in the constituency and will continue to do his best. He offers congratulations to the party that will take over power and wishes it success.
Dirigible R-100 Presses Across Atlantic Toward Montreal
The British airship R-100 leaves Cardington bound for St Hubert Montreal crossing off Scotland’s coast toward the Hebrides. With 44 aboard including a 32 man crew the ship travels about 50 knots and may exceed 60 hours total. Canada wires plan live radio updates from St Hubert with Foster Hewitt broadcasting to the Dominion.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Hebrides
Cardingston
Montreal
Que
O.K
Oversly Island
Argylshire
St. Hubert Field
Atlantic
Ireland
R. S. Booth
Britain
Canadian Pacific Telegraphs
Mid-Ocean
St. Hubert
Whither
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific
Comany
Ominion
Halifax
Vancouver
Hewitt
Canadian Air Service
Shipwreck at Dunkirk Sends Six Saved From Whelah
The stoneboat George Whelah foundered off Dunkirk while carrying a crewman. Six men were rescued after the vessel sank, with efforts by the Stole crew to recover survivors. Captain W. J. McNard reported hearing cries for help but could save only six shipside men.
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Eric
Penni
George
Whelah
Dunkirk
E.S
W. JH. McNard
Shanghai Falls to Red Forces as Communist Purge Reaches City
The article reports foreign gunboats withdrawing from Shanghai as Communists purge and loot the city. It notes millions in foreign property left vulnerable and Reds gaining control amid river flooding and military pressure.
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Shanghai
Ghangshi
Hunan
Touay
Premier Mackenzie King to announce government plan today
Ottawa July 29 A statement outlines the course of action Premier Mackenzie King plans to pursue with no definite time set for the announcement. The Prime Minister is expected to address early government restrictions, with Hon. R B Bennett possibly involved.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie
R.B. Bennett
Election Returns Received to Date Prince Edward Island
Reported results show Prince Edward Island four member district with Hon J A Macdonald and E MacLean among leading candidates. Early tallies indicate potential party shifts as voters respond to recent campaign events and cabinet changes amid uncertain provincial leadership.
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Toronto
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GOV. General
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DR. Gershaw
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HON. J. & Sernett
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Farmers Political Association of Saskatchewan
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