Port Arthur Fire Threat Grows Amid Dry Weather
Port Arthur reports dry air and rekindled flames after yesterday’s light showers failed to ease the fire danger. Several farm and railway houses destroyed. no lives lost. Smoke blankets Lake Superior as captains note heavy haze and red sun. Canada seeks rain from Lake of the Woods to Quebec to protect crops and forests.
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Calgary not guilty verdict ends murder trial
Ike Triter, a former Calgary traveler, was found not guilty of murder by a jury after 20 minutes deliberation. He walked free after five days in the dock as his plea deal involved paying a 200 Ga6 for breach of the Alberta Signor Act. The crowd applauded briefly before restraint was urged.
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Hurricane sweeps frontier. Italy hit hard near Simplon route
Milan reports a hurricane sweeping northern Italy along the Swiss frontier. Mountain towns suffer serious damage as cloudbursts cut rail lines, leaving many homeless and halting traffic on the Simplon route to Constantinople.
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Carnarvon's Private Collection To Be Given To Nation
Lordot June 1 The late Earl of Carnarvon's private collection of antiquities including Egyptian relics will be presented by his widow to the British Museum for the nation. The gift may include portions from Tutankhamen's tomb allotted to Carnarvon's estate.
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No School Monday Marks King's Birthday Holiday
A short notice states there will be no school on Monday in observance of a royal birthday. The schedule shifts reflect a local holiday observed over the weekend.
Ruhr rail line cut by bomb blast disrupts coal traffic
Dasseldorf June 2 The main line railroad used by the French to haul coal and coke from the Ruhr district was cut by bombs early today. Both tracks were torn up for a considerable distance and traffic will be interrupted for some time.
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Trade pact ships grain from Vancouver to the United Kingdom
Ottawa reports President Thornton and General Manager Teakice of the Canadian Government Merchant Marine have agreed to start regular monthly grain service from Vancouver to the United Kingdom. Ships will be 160 ton heats with four more vessels added as needed beginning October 1.
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Classified ads showcase eager salesmen in The News
Classified ads highlight quick sellers, labeling iHXtle salesmen as proven by advertising in The News.
Bicyclist Harper Traveled From Calgary to Claresholm to Portland
Jane Claresholm and Jimmy Harper of Cagarry are touring by bicycle from Calgary toward Portland Oregon. Harper reaches Claresholm and has wagered 500 dollars that he will reach his final destination by dune.
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Greatly Improved Crop Situation Across Provinces
A Bank of Montreal telegraphic briefing reports rains improved crops in prairie provinces and favorable outlook overall. Weather varied by district with seeding nearly finished in several areas, abundant moisture, and fruit trees wintered well though potatoes and small fruits lag in British Columbia.
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Fortieth Anniversary Celebration Planned for Medicine Hat
At a Motorcycle Society meeting Medicine Hat voters heard the fortieth anniversary celebration will be held June 23 in Athletic Park. A big program includes games field sports a children Scotch dancing contest and a pipe band. Prizes will honor the city’s fortieth anniversary and a concession committee was formed with EOL Tweed as chairman.
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Holiday Post Office Service Observed On Wing Birthday
Post Office offices observe a one hour service window from 10 to 11 with general delivery stamps parcels and registration kept open. One delivery by Letter Carriers will be made. Incoming mails are received and outgoing mails dispatched as usual with the public lobby open for box holders.
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Foreign captives released join relief camp arrivals
Telegram reports four more foreign captives held by Chinese bandits freed. Two British subjects a United States citizen and a Mexican citizen arrived today at Tsao Chwang relief camp. Released are Edward EHas and Theodore euphicrebol British brokers Jerome A Healey of New York and Manuel Xerea of Guadalajara Mexico.
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Exeter Fire Kills Five In Ontario Home Tragedy
A fatal blaze in Exeter Ontario claimed the lives of Mrs. Silas Stanlake 35 and four children Clarence 6 Charles Wilfrid 2 and an unnamed infant plus Silas Stanlake's brother Alfred 45. Stanlake saved his adopted daughter 20 and oldest son 12 by leaping them from a second story window before the house burned on Lake Squad near Sodom.
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No Wheat Board Without Competent Directors Declares Dunning
Vidace Aviert reports Premier A. Dunglum as saying no wheat board can function without directors of proven experience and integrity. He noted 50,000 jobs were filled only by candidates who could inspire public confidence and willingly risk personal sacrifice. He urged assembling an organization to sell wheat rather than merely buy, citing examples from other markets.
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Calgary Rain Records Shattered By Heavy Deluge
Calgary saw record rain with 2.56 inches in a day and 6.24 inches in the week. Elbow River rose to a height surpassing 1915 and 1975 flood marks, flooding Elbow Park and Mission districts while boats ferried belongings to higher ground.
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Lethbridge Northern ditches Hold Amid Major Flood
Authorities report serious damage to secondary works but intact headgates and main bed as the Lethbridge Northern project braces for a flood near Macleod. River discharge nears peak, plan to resist 40 000 second feet. eight flood breaches occurred, but bank protection held. Major Muckleston oversaw efforts from the headworks as officials warn of continued high water and potential delays.
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River levels rise as flood risk nears peak
A Dominion Water Power Branch bulletin from Calgary reports the river at Medielme Mat will reach at least this year’s high level. The city notes the rise follows heavy rain and aligns with the highest level observed last year.
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