Alberta Government Declines Calgary Application For Now
Premier Greenfield stated the government will not consider Calgary’s gas application at present. Interim report shows the Calgary deal was entered by Sifton and associates, with no binding gas rights in Redcliff or Medicine Hat fields. No decision will be made until Carpenter's full findings are studied, though opinions may be solicited.
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Edmonton
Canadian Western Natural Gas Light, and Power Co
Redcliff
Greenfield
Calgary
A. A. Carpenter
Public Utilities Board
Canadian Natural Gas, Light and Heat Company
Carpenter
Sifton
Medicine Hat
Fred White
Labor
Robert Pearson
Privy Council Ups Alberta Appeal In Rail Case
In London on July 31 the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council allowed the Alberta appeal of Royal Trust Company as executor for Dr. W. Chambers estate Calgary against Canadian Pacific Railway, increasing the widow’s damages from 25000 to 42000 with two thirds of costs to be paid by the respondents.
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London
the Privy Council
Alberta
Royal Trust Company
W. Chambers
Calgary
Canadian Pacific Railway
Alberta man fined for liquor possession
Albert Bosby, the province’s southernmost resident, appeared before J.P. Eggleston on Friday afternoon and was fined 200 plus 30 days in jail for possession of liquor.
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Spectrat O the News
Albert Bosby
Rapids Prince Strands 400 Aboard Lachine Rapids
The Canada Steamship Lines steamer Rapids Prince ran aground at Lachine Rapids with over 400 passengers aboard. Officials say no danger and plan immediate transfer to shore via Heron Island, while a relief ship delivers breakfasts and shore crews begin evacuation. Officers cite a broken rudder chain as the cause.
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Montreal
Canada Steamship Lines
Rocky Ledge
Lachine
Terra Firma
Heron Island
Almore
J. W. Norcross
Canadian Steamship Lines
Canadian Vickers Ltd
Canadian Steamship Company
Lachine Rapids
Tree Planting Car Arrives At Crow City Exhibit
The Canadian Forestry Association's Tree Planting car has arrived in the city and is set near the station. Archibald Mitchell will deliver a lantern slide lecture at 8 o'clock this evening about tree planting.
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Canadian Forestry Association
Ecity
Crow Track
Archibald Mitchell
Detailed 10 Run Down Terrorists in Buffalo
Police assign Detective Chief Zimmerman and a force to pursue a so called terror squad blamed for bomb and mine explosions linked to the International Railway line. Night incidents included wheel explosions caused by torpedoes with one attack at Wear Ferry and Baynes street injuring a car crew.
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Buffalo
International Railway Company
Zimmerman
Carmen
Wear Ferry
Baynes Street
Gas Tank Explodes in Chicago Hurting Over Twenty
A giant gas tank sixty feet wide and 100 feet high blew up at 26th and Throop Streets, injuring more than 40 people. The explosion set fire to a dozen houses and sent residents fleeing as flames and fumes swept the area. Firefighters contained the blaze. cause undetermined.
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Chicago
Well Reaches 1000 Feet. Oil Firms Report Progress
Depth in the Community Oil Wells Ltd and Medicine Hat Development Company bore reaches over 1000 feet. Latest report states drilling is progressing satisfactorily and proceeding ahead as planned.
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Community Oil Wells, Ltd
Medicine Hat Development Company
Radio music novelty at Hampstead charity fete
Peggie Stringer and Frank Moss danced on a lawn to music broadcast from Marconi House at a Hampstead charity fete. The piece notes you can pack a radio outfit in a corner of a trunk rather than lugging a bulky phonograph to a summer cottage.
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Hampstead
England
Peggie Stringer
Frank Moss
Marconi House
Greeks Seek Constantinople Occupation for Peace
Athens notes to the allies state occupation of Constantinople is the only path to peace and urge orders to Brig. Gen. Harrington’s forces. Greece says it will oppose Turkish atrocities with stronger action and may discuss the issue with the powers. Reports say 25,000 Greek troops have landed at Rodosto with autonomy for Smyrna eyed.
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Athens
Greece
Asia Minor
Constantinople
Charles Harrington
Turkey
Harrington
Rodoste
Smyrna
London
Reuter
Reek
Nicholas
Dispatches
Fire damages Bridge Street Grocery building and stock
A fire at 2 45 this morning damaged the Bridge Street Grocery building and its stock. The building owned by James Prasow and business by Mrs Spivack. stock valued at 1800 nearly a total loss with 800 insured for the building and 1000 for the stock. Cause unknown.
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Bridge Street Grocery
James Prasow
Queen Street Grocery
Spivack
Paris to be tried for fifth time in Sadie McAuley case
In St John New Brunswick on July 31 John Paris a mulatto accused of murdering Sadie McAuley a crippled 13 year old girl in August 1921 is to face trial for the fifth time. The fourth jury deadlocked ten to two and was discharged by Judge Chandler. Earlier trials produced mixed verdicts and reversals. Chief Justice H A McKeown will preside as court opens on the last Tuesday of September.
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St. John
N. B
John Paris
Sadie McAuley
Chandler
Paris
H. A McKeown
Allies Will Oppose Advance Of Greeks
Constantinople July 31 Allied troops transfer from Asia to Europe across the Bosphorus toward Tchatalin to bolster French forces. The allied staff declares it will not permit any direct advance on Constantinople and will resist violations of the city’s neutrality by Turks or Greeks. Reports say clashes between Greek regulars and Turkish police led to fatalities among police and stirred concern in Thrace.
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Constantinople
Bosphorus
Tchatalin
Direek
Thrace
Hon Chas Stewart to Arrive in City Wednesday Evening
Word from Hon. Chas. Stewart that he will arrive in the city on Wednesday evening and remain through Thursday.
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S. Plugle
Chas. Stewart
Remlin
Federal action to create Wheat Board in time for 1922 crop
Ottawa reports federal action to form the Canadian Wheat Board after provincial legislation from Alberta and Saskatchewan clears, aiming for operations by the 1922 prairie crop. The board will be governed by governor in council regulations and use existing grain trade machinery, with Manitoba election factors noted. Edmonton notes Alberta wheat board bill advances toward final approval and talks with Saskatchewan and federal governments about a unified wheat board.
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Wheat Board
Ottawa
Canadian Wheat Board
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Status Grain Dealers
Winnipeg Grain“Exchange
J. A. Robb
Canada Wheat Board
Edmonton
Dominion Wheat Board
Pugsley Seen as Likely Senate Appointment
An Ottawa dispatch to the Toronto Star reports Hon. W. M. Pugsley, former lieutenant governor of New Brunswick and Laurier stalwart, is regarded as probable for a Senate appointment soon.
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Toronto
Ottawa
Torono Star
W. M. Pugsley
N. B
Laurier
Senate
France Rejects Germany Demand on Debts Payments
Berlin reports France has rejected Germany’s request to reduce monthly payments on debts tied to German nationals with Allied citizens before World War I. Paris gives Germany ten days to indicate continued full payments under the London agreement and allied clearinghouse decision. otherwise fixed measures will be applied automatically.
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Berlin
France
Germany
Telegram tax in Calgary raises new telegram rate
Calgary July 8 The new Stamp tax on telegrams takes effect tomorrow The rate is three cents per message excluding press messages and costing 15 cents or more
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Calgary
Demonstration Arranged for Radio Phone Write Box 8601
Readers are invited to write Box 8601 at the News Office to arrange a demonstration of radio phone capabilities. The notice urges interested parties to contact for scheduling and details.
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Privy Council
Laghine Rapids
Asta Minor
Vancouver
Nelson
Lethbridge
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Bridge Street
St. John, N.B
Jastire McKeown
Chaas. Stewart
W. (. Johnston
Pugsley
Chautauqua Ticket
Hreter
UTES
Golf and Country Club
H. C. Duggan
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