Power Plant Seizure in Canada Town After Clash with Pickets
In Glace Bay Nova Scotia early today company police attacked striking United Mine Workers pickets at the Waterford powerhouse. After a fifteen minute battle the miners recaptured the plant. one miner was killed and another wounded. Police suffered many injuries and wires to the plant were cut. A mob further attacked mounted police around Wa terford. several officers were beaten and some taken to jail for safety. The scene resembled a full scale riot with heavy casualties and widespread disruption.
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Glace Bay
Juge
United Mine Workers of America
Baseball Park
Waterford
William Davis
Gilbert Watson
No. 12
Sydney
Mean
Power House
Williama
Dan Graham
Page Hight
Memorial United Church formed by merging two congregations
The Washington Ave Methodist and Knox Memorial congregations united to form Memorial United Church and will worship in Knox church. The organ from Washington Ave church was given to the new body and Rev Robert Magowan and his wife were welcomed as pastor and wife. The June 10 meeting drew a full house with T F Mills chairing and E R Sinclair as secretary.
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NW Memorial United Church
Robert Magowan
Washington Ave
United Body
Roberts
Magsowin
Calgary
T. EF. Mills Baily
E. R. Sinclair
Mortion
Mills
Number One Manitoba hard wheat restored in Grain Act debate
Ottawa reports Number One Manitoba hard was restored to the recognized grades under the Grain Act after a vote in the agriculture committee. The change reverses a prior abolition and reaffirms its status alongside other western grades.
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Manitoba
Ottawa
Canada
Agriculture Committee
House
Cy- Davies
Progressive
North Battleford
Turgeor Grain Inquiry Commission
Act of Elevators
Midland
Ont
Brother Usmar Convicted of Manslaughter in Orphanage Death
Montreal June 11 Brother Usmar connected with the Huberdeau orphanage was found guilty of manslaughter by a French jury in the Court of King's Bench for the scalding death of eight year old Hector Galarneau at the orphanage on January 21. Sentencing to follow the term's end. The trial heard that Hector, whipped by authorities, died from burns after being placed in a tub of boiling water. The defense argued mental deficiency but prosecutors highlighted the boy’s decent school record and a heartfelt letter to his mother.
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Montreal
Usmar
Huberdeau
King's Bench
Asmar
Hector Galarneau
Huberdean
Justice Wilson
Hector
Philippe
Iector
J. A. Turcot
Hector Galaineau
de Bellefeuille
Crown
Classified ads showcase quick sales in The News
In The News, classified ads promise rapid sales for quick results. Advertisers claim the page attracts eager buyers and enables fast deals across multiple categories.
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Iittla
Trial of J. F. Bending for Arson and False Pretences
The trial ends a witness testifies for the Crown and the defense presents evidence about an insurance claim. Judge declines dismissal for lack of formal claim, case to continue. Fire investigation dates and a house sketch are noted as part of the testimony. Continued on page five.
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J. F. Bendi
Supreme ‘Corinthéi
Davidson
Bending
S. J. Sherlock
Redcliff
United Church in Canada to set aside time for united prayer
Toronto June 11 A period will be set aside for all United Church in Canada members to gather for prayer praise and consecration under a Joint Union Committee recommendation to the General Council. Rev Dr G C Tudgeon reported the plan aims at broader church union beyond yesterday’s settlement.
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Faris
France
Calliaux
Finnnce Committee
Chamber of Deputies
M. Calliaux
Great Britain
United States
Publc
Torontog
United Church In Canada
General Council of the Church
Joint’ Union Committee
G. C. Tudgeon
First General Council of
the United Church
8S. D. Chown
Methodist Church
Chown
Dr. Pidgeon
N. W. Roswell
J.G
Montreal clergyman elected Moderator at General Assembly
Rev Dr Ephram Scott of Montreal was unanimously chosen moderator at the opening session of the General Assembly of the continuing Presbyterian church in Toronto Ontario.
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Toronto
Peculiar Malady From Tsetse Fly Bite Shocks City
Atlantic City reports Rev. Eugene L. Nixon a 30 year old Methodist minister confined at home for over a year with sleeping sickness from a tsetse fly bite while serving in France. Dr Barker of Johns Hopkins diagnoses sleeping sickness with nerve deterioration causing insomnia and fear of sleep. Also notes Judge A D McIntosh’s death at Battleford and adds linoleum invention dated sixty five years ago.
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Atlantic City
Eugene L. Nixon
United States
Nixon
France
Llewlyn F. Barker
John Hopkins
Medicine Hat byelection planned after W G Johnston death
Edmonton reports a by election will be held in Medicine Hat to fill the Labor seat after W G Johnston's death. The date is not set but must occur within 120 days and before the next session. The government denies plans for a general election this year and will decide on the exact timing soon.
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Edmonton
Medicine Hat
W. G. Johnston
Alberta
George Hoadley
Headley
Annual Convention of W C Irrigation Assn Held in Kelowna
The Nineteenth Annual Convention of the Western Canada Irrigation Association will convene in Kelowna British Columbia on July 29 30 and 31. Noted authorities will discuss irrigation finance operation and production with focus on output and disposal. Prof P A Boving UBC will address Acre Values and crop yield comparisons. A E Palmer will discuss the beet sugar industry status and prospects in Western Canada.
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Kelowna
British Columbia
Aftéertand
Canada
Irrigation
P. A. Boving
University of British Columbia
Boving
A. E. Palmer
Dominion
Timbers Arrive for Roth Drilling Rig in City
The first cargo of timbers for the Roth drilling derrick has reached the city this afternoon. Delays in starting the spudding of the initial well stem from Mr. Roth's plan change to a heavier rig, described by drillers as exceptionally strong and unmatched in the region.
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Roth
Wheat Market Ends Firm After Erratic Trading
Wheat prices fluctuated early with a three cent range, then firmed. July futures closed around 1.97 while October near 1.19, with gains led by European demand and strong late buying. Coarse grains also followed wheat’s firm tone as Canadian mills eyed cash grades and exporters purchased lower grades.
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Winnipeg
Findling
Europe
Tait
Chaats
Progressive request delays freight rate bill debate
Ottawa June 11 The Progressive group in the house asked the government not to discuss the freight rate revision this week to allow farmer members time to form a policy. A committee was appointed to present the request, and there is speculation the delay may reflect a broader caucus deliberation on the entire issue with opposition to fast action.
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Ottawa
Canada
Wittil
Yeaday
Tryment
Board of
Rail of Stoners
Honge
PATAL CANOE UPSET LEAVES FEW SURVIVORS IN ONTARIO
The bodies of Mr and Mrs James Gotinea of Espanola were found in each other’s arms after their canoe overturned on a fishing trip forty miles south of Espanola. A search recovered both bodies yesterday. The couple drowned in the accident.
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Sudbury
James -Gotinea
Espanola
Raven
Jake
Rainfall figures show yesterday’s city totals
Rain fell across the city yesterday with scattered showers. The latest CPR report logs intermittent rain throughout the area, pushing the two day total toward 1.62 inches and marking ongoing wet conditions for the region.
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Morhilti
A. Quarte
Dias
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