Northern Alliance reports 4000 casualties at Liulohu clash
Reports from Peking say Mukden forces of the Northern Alliance suffered about 4000 casualties after heavy fighting with Shansi allied troops near Liulohu, 35 miles south of Peking, with retreat toward Hankow and Tientsin. Marshal Chang Tso-Lin ordered halt to Nationalist advances and prepared for possible peaceful handover of Peking.
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Northern Alliance
Shanshi Province
Peking
Chang
Mukden
Liulohu
Chisli
Shantung
Chang Tso-Lin
London
Tong Kong
Machang
Tientsin
Liuliho
Hankow
Weiran
Paotingfu
Lovers' Scrap Leads to Fatal Vow in Key West
In Key West, Julia Colon, a Cuban teen who vowed her lover would never see her face again after a quarrel at age 13, dies at 27 while living secluded in her aunt's house. Her vow remained unbroken, with only occasional food passed through a small door to her room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Serse
Julia Colon
Eastern Bank of Canada to be Incorporated
Ottawa June 2 Parliament ary committee on banking and commerce reported favorably the act to incorporate the Eastern Bank of Canada. Incorporator F I Taylor of St John NB said the bank would serve Maritime provinces with a regional headquarters already existing in the area. Debate noted concerns a small bank might fail and be rescued by a larger bank or government, but if the bank failed it would not seek parliamentary relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Parliamentary Committee On Banking and Commerce
Eastern Bank of Canada
F. i. Taylor
St. John
N.B
Maritime Province
H. H. Stevena
Clyde tragedy claims two youths in farm accident
The McMillan family near Clyde Alberta reports the death of Jane aged 13 and her brother Theodore McMillan aged 11 when a cart reeled and horses bolted. They fell from a dise when the horses ran away about five o clock last evening and died from injuries almost instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risc Clyde
Alta
Jane
Theodore McMilan
Lee Ne- Millan
Cylde
All Grain Prices Advance in Winnipeg Market
Winnipeg notes higher prices at Liverpool and Chicago influence in local grain trading. Prices closed up across all grains with oats up 3 4 to 1 5 8, barley 1 2 to 1 5 8 higher, rye up 3 cents and flax 1 7 8. Export activity light, oats, barley and coarse grains leading gains.
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Winnipeg
Liverpool
Chicago
Senate Tweaks Pension Act in Eleven Clauses
Senate amended twelve clauses of the Pension Act and added one while passing twenty two in their original form. The act returns to the House for acquiescence or rejection of the Red Chamber changes. Debates noted the need to curb pension abuses seen in the US Civil War era and details on widows eligibility and board relations. The soldiers' insurance extension was cut from five years to one ending September 4, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Ottawa
Tame
House of Commons
Red Chamber
Canada
Federal Appeal Board
Board of Pensions Commissioners
Exchequer Court
Minister Must Table Return of Empl oyves
Ottawa June 2 Cam Press amendments to the National Revenue Act were concurred by the House. Minister of National Revenue Euler explained a clause requires the minister to tele a report within two weeks after opening of each session, detailing employees appointed by Order-in-Council.
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Ottawa
Cam Press
National Revenue Act
House of Commons
Wo D
Euler
National Revenue
Why Husbands Leave Home
London reports Mrs. Katherine Routledge, a famed explorer and society figure, defies a High Court sequestration order over unpaid warehouse charges on her husband’s property. She dismisses servants, plans to act as her own attorney, and says the protest highlights perceived bias against women.
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London
Hyde Park
Katherine Routledge
Scoresby Routledge
High Court
Routledge
Soldiers Hit by Lightning in Northern Japan
Tokio reports severe damage from recent storms. Sixteen soldiers were struck by lightning during artillery practice in Northern Japan, with two not expected to recover. Eight hundred horses were casualties at Koreshiowa, and eleven persons drowned when a small steamer foundered off Hawkiais.
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Tokio
Hshtang
Japan
Koreshiowa
Hawkiais
Kings Birthday Celebration in London
London June 2 King George turns 63 tomorrow The pre birthday dinner was hosted by Sir Austen Chamberlain at the Foreign Office with ambassadors as principal guests The birthday parade will feature two thousand troops and six bands in the trooping of the colors on Horse Guards Parade with the King Prince of Wales the Duke of York the Duke of Gloucester and Viscount Lascelles in attendance
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London
George
Austen Chamberlain
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Office
Horse Guards
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Duke of Gloucester
Liscelles
Mary
Alberta Hospital Association Convention in Calgary
The Alberta Hospital Association and allied groups meet at Memorial Hall Calgary on June 25 and 26, 1928. A strong exhibit of hospital supplies is planned with main Alberta firms to attend. Attendees can travel by motor and a post convention midweek visit to Bant is offered. A Tuesday luncheon and afternoon session at Central Alberta Sanitorium are scheduled to showcase the provincial institution.
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Alberta Hospital Association
Alberta
Nureecs' Association
Alberta Medical Health Officers’ Association
Memorial Hall
Calgary
Bant
Central Alberta
Recreation Hall
Board of Health
Jugoslovia Accepts Italy Reparations Demands
Belgrade reports Jugo-Slava has acceded to all Italy’s demands for reparation after violence against Italian consulates and individuals in Jugo-Slavia.
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Jugo-Slavia
Belgrade
Jugo-Slava
Italy
Weather Forecast Across Canadian Cities
Vancouver and Victoria report cloudy skies with mixed temperatures. Edmonton Calgary Medicine Hat Brandon Lethbridge Winnipeg show variable conditions and fair to clear skies. Mostly fair tonight and Saturday with a chance of scattered showers and slightly higher temperatures.
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Vancouver
Edmonton
Calgary, Fair
Medicine Hat
Clear
Brandon, Fair
Victoria
Cloudy
Lethbridge, Clear
Moose Jaw
Dlear
Winnipeg, Clear
Day in Parliament in Ottawa and Fisheries estimates
The Senate adjourned on Tuesday while the Commons planned both morning and afternoon sittings to debate Fisheries estimates. Yesterday the Senate passed amendments after changes. The Commons debated estimates and shaved 7,409,000 dollars from the Marine and Fisheries Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Jane
Can. Press
Perliament
Senate
Commons
Comitons
Marine and Fisheres Department
Mrs Hi Martin Fined In Police Court For Vacancy Charge
In a morning session at the police court, Mrs Hi Martin was fined twenty five dollars plus costs on a vacancy charge. The case proceeded with standard municipal court proceedings and a payment ordered to settle the fine.
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Hi. Martin
Estimates Passed in Ottawa House Debates June
Estimates for the Department of Maine and Fisheries were passed in Parliament as debates continued. Agriculture estimates were again taken up by the House, with proceedings recorded from Ottawa on June 2.
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Ottawa
Ont
C. P
Department of Maine and Fisheries
House of Commons
Department of Agrculture
Southern Cross Prepares for Next Jump to Australia
Honolulu reports the Southern Cross crew after a 2406 mile California to Hawaii leg. Kingsford Smith and Ulm, Lyon, Waner describe fuel plans, landing options at Opolu versus Suva, and a planned Kauai to Suva hop as the next stage amid praise from 5000 islanders and a wary memory of earlier Pacific attempts.
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Honolulu
Oakland
California
Crags
Australia
Opolu
Suva
Brisbane
C. T. B. Ulm
Island
Southern Cross
Wheeler Field
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Pacific
Jell Kingsford-Smith
Wallace Farrington
Kaui
Kingsford-Smith
Farrington
Fokker
Chas. T. P. Ulm
Harry Lyon
James Waner
Schogeld Barracks
Oahu
Women’s Institute Will Amend Act to Conform to Legislation
The Alberta Women’s Institute delegates authorized the advisory board to amend the Women’s Institute Act to align with new laws. They urged government action on indigent welfare, oath requirements, and residency provisions, and debated licensing timelines and publicity. Mrs. J. F. Anderson Jr. reported on 90 baby clinics and 1,800 children served in six years. Mrs. W. Stewart was elected to the Board of Federated Institutes of Canada.
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Women’s Institute
Calgary
Alberta Women’s Institute
Women's Institute
A.W.I
Canada
Alberta
Health Department
Does Bann
Canadian minister on radio station licenses
In Ottawa on June 2 P. J. Cardin minister of marine and fisheries spoke in the House of Commons during a debate on a 190000 appropriation for radio reception upgrades. He noted licenses expire March 31 and require annual renewal praising the policy to curb excess licenses and allow license refusals. He said renewals could be refused and license numbers reduced over time.
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Ottawa
P. J. Cardin
Aly. Cardin
Canada
Mr. Cardin
Italian aviators set world duration flight record
Rome June 2 Najor Ferrary and Captain Del Pretie landed at 33 59 this afternoon here having broken the world duration flight record. They were in the air for 58 hours and 37 minutes.
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Rome
Najor Ferrary
del Pretie
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Eastern Bank
Marquis
Lethbridge
Canadian Pacific Railway
E. W. Beatty
Jh. (. Coleman
Canadian Pacific
United States
Pensions Board
Commons Committee
Ex-Service Organization
Opalu
Llcenses
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