Flood conditions ease after river rises and recedes
Flood waters reached a peak Friday then receded by Sunday as the river dropped about five feet by morning. Roads and bridges flooded towns near Finlay bridge and Clark Greenhouses, with detours to Industrial Ave and Medalta spur line. No property damage reported though access was impeded and some workers moved to higher ground. Calgary reports widespread flood effects across the province.
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Finlay Bridge
Second St
Seven Persons Creek
Industrial Ave
Medalta
Pashley
Porter’s Hill
Five Roses
Lana
Medalta ‘Potteries Ltd
Country Club
Connaught
Calgary
Canadian Airways
Kdmonton
Loneliest peer in England noted on Egmont death
The Earl of Egmont described as the loneliest peer in England died recently. A London newspaper accused social snobbery of driving him and his son to isolation. Neighbors offered help and invitations, including tea and fishing, but received no reply.
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Iyion
Earl of Egmont
Alberta
Londo
England
Berl
Oene
Lord Egmont
Ringwood
White, Hart
Gladstone
Woman Fatally Hurt in Eureka Earthquake
Eureka Calif June 6 Mrs Wal ter McCurthroop was fatally injured when bricks from a chimney crashed through the roof fracturing her skull. Her husband and daughter were slightly injured water mains were broken and telegraph and telephone service disrupted. Many chimneys collapsed and windows shattered in the quake which residents said rivaled the 1906 San Francisco disaster.
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Eureka
Calif
Walter McCurthrcop
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
St Lawrence Waterways Deepening Agreement Near
Ottawa reports an imminent Canada United States accord to deepen the St Lawrence waterways. Officials expect final steps within two weeks as remaining difficulties are cleared and both governments move toward a binding agreement.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
St. Lawrence
Big Corporation to Stabilize US Finance
Albany June 6. A charter was granted to the American Securities Investing Corporation with $100,000,000 capital. It is formed by leading New York City bankers to stabilize the bond market by buying bonds and debentures viewed as underpriced. Seventeen directors named. financed by 18 banks and two private houses on Wall Street.
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Albany
N. Y
American Securities Investing Corporation
Ieading Bankers
New York City
Higdon Visited Old Haunts in Oregon State
Mac Higdon, a well known Medicine Hat rancher, visited the coast city of Portland and plans to reconnect with W. W. Brown in central Oregon. He owns a 175000 acre ranch with thousands of cattle and modern amenities, including electricity and gas. He once helped brand 7000 horses for J. L. Peacock and spoke fondly of Brown.
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J. L. Peacock
Portland Oregonian
Medicine Hat
Mac Higdon
Albert Shnada
Multonmah
Prineville
Fife
Richfield Reporter
News of the World
Higdon
J. L. ‘Peacock
Portland
Central
Oregon
W. W. Brown
Bill Brown
Mr. Higdon
Wheat Prices Up Expected by Hon Harry Stevens
Ottawa reports that H H Stevens minister of trade and commerce predicts a sharp rise in wheat prices worldwide if currency issues are resolved. He cites a Brussels institute letter supporting an international silver conference and notes large nations show readiness to cooperate. He says factors in the wheat market justify higher prices.
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Ottawa
H. H. Stevens
Brussels
Stevens
Prohibition To Figure In Coming U S Election
Washington dispatch outlines likely 1932 campaign planks with Hoover’s pursuit of economy and federal aid, and Democrats Branklin D Roosevelt and South Dry strategy. Prohibition stance splits parties as economic policy and new deals loom. pace continues on Capitol Hill.
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Washington, D.C
Ken Park
J& Week
Chicago
Herbert Hoover
geTho ‘Repiglican
jHertrand
Atvonevelk
Iépeal
White House
Capitol Hill
John N. Garner
House
Hoover
Federal .Reserve
Neconstruction Corporation
Canada’s Premier Honored by U S University
Syracuse New York June 65 Prime Minister Bennett of Canada received the degree of Doctor of Civil Law from Syracuse University in a ceremony that highlighted international friendship. Canadian Minister to Washington W D Herridge and U S Minister to Canada Sanford MacNider were conferred Doctors of Law. Bennett delivered the commencement address marking the university’s first year.
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Syracuse
N.Y
B. Bennett
Canada
University of Syracuse
W.D. Herridge
Washington
Sanford Macnider
United States
Bennett
Syracuse University
Extension of Wheat Bonus Payment Deadline Acknowledged
The Canadian government announced a extension of the five cent per bushel wheat bonus to June 30. Farmers in Winnipeg rushed to deliver wheat to elevators before the deadline as export demand remained light and deliveries surged.
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Winnipeg
Chilean counter revolution shakes southern garrisons
Reports from Concepcion and Talcahuano say military and naval garrisons joined anti Socialist forces as a counter revolution erupted in southern Chile. General Puga warned the movement may not become serious while students struck in protest but the city remained quiet. Foreign investors were assured the new regime would not confiscate foreign properties for now despite their large holdings. The upheaval follows Saturday’s events and concerns over the Jupta government.
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Santiago
Chile
Concepcion
Talcahuano
Puga
Jupta
Contination Wheat Subvention Discussed at Western Conference
Premier Brownlee urged premiers Anderson and Bracken to unite Western Canada agricultural groups to seek Ottawa support for continuing the five cent wheat bonus if needed. The issue is slated for the Inter-Provincial Conference in Regina on June 20.
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Edmonton
Regina
Brownlee
Anderson
Saskatchewan
Bracken
Manitoba
Canada
Ottawa
Seven More Douks Detained Over Highway Nude Demonstrations
Nelson British Columbia June 5. The number of Doukhobors in Thrums district defying law by nude demonstrations by members of the Sons of Freedom grew today as seven adults found basking by the roadside without apparel were taken to jail along with eight children. Police anticipate a larger protest but expect the recent arrests to be the last openly breaking the law.
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Nelson
B.C
Doukhobors
Thrums
Sons of Freedom Gec
Free State Plot Talks Between Dublin and London
London June 6 British and Irish Free State governments to confer on the oath of allegiance and the Free State’s plot. President Eamon De Valera invited to meet in Dublin tonight and London, with talks resuming in London Friday. The aim is a working arrangement to overcome the current impasse.
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London
de. Valera
J T Garnan
Gopi Worva
Calgary Pros Exhibition Brings Baseball Name to City
A guarded report notes an exhibition game featuring the Calgary professionals and a notable baseball figure. The event drew local interest and highlighted upcoming season prospects for both teams.
Unclear historical text fragment moves toward Washington
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a mixed group traveling by foot and freight trains toward Washington. Some are hungry and weary, with mentions of soldiers bivouacked nearby and scattered references to places like New York and Dallas.
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Than
York
The
United
Washington
Whitneys Caterwaul Wins Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park
Newark June 4 Whitneys Caterwaul won the two year old National Stallion Stakes and the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park before 25 000 spectators. Peticar placed second and Wedding Ring finished third in the 64th Belmont Stakes run for 70000. Time 58 1 5.
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Newark
Two Boys Sought After Ice Cream Truck Theft
Chicago police search for two boys after they stole a ice cream and hot dog truck, drove around consuming stock until none remained, then abandoned the vehicle. Authorities say stomach pains likely from overeating.
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Chicago
James Ross
Senate Passes Compromise Tax Bill For Hoover Signature
The United States Senate accepted the conference report on the compromise tax bill approving an 1.1185 billion dollar measure. The action ends a lengthy dispute with the House and sends the bill to President Hoover for signature.
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Washington
United States Senate
Hoover
House, of Representatives
Farmers Seek Community Lease for Grazing Land
In June 6 report from Comrey the township farmers press for land to graze cattle amid dry years. Deputy minister John Harvie arranged a schoolhouse meeting with local figures and two potential locations were proposed for a community lease binding on grass and water. A three member committee will report back after two weeks to decide suitability.
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Comrey
Hie Township
United States
John Harvie
Fan Fas
R. Christ
Quires
Liddlav
Bigdon Ranching
Hels
Etned
Harvie
Unclear fragmentary note on a vessel and survivors
A damaged New York June 6 dispatch reports Stanislaus Hausner and others in distress at sea. The text hints a vessel not equipped and mentions a failed fuel supply, with scant hope of survivors.
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New York
Stanislaus Hausner
Slayer of $E in Winnipeg and Elma Case
Fragmentary report describes a murder in Manitoba with an axe. References a man named Martin Sitar and a wife and five children. Mentions a debate and a department on death penalty and gallows. Details are unclear and partially garbled from OCR.
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Winnipeg
Hoski
Elma
Manite
Ottay Tion
Martin
Manitoba
Phil
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