Lingle Murder Sparks Chicago Graft Debate
Chicago reacts to the murder of Tribune reporter Alfred Lingle as calls rise for police reform. Commissioner William F. Russell resigns amid pressure, while Mayor Thompson faces scrutiny over graft implications and ties to crime. The Herald and Examiner pushes for action to uncover truth behind the slaying.
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Chicago
A.P
Alfred
Jake) Lingle
Chicago Tribune
William F. Russell
Russell
William Hale Thompson
Lingle
Herald and Examiner Today
Jake” Lingle
Michigan Avenue
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Monsoon Ends Riots Hope in Bombay During Rainfall
In Bombay on June 16 the Viceroy invokes an ordinance to prohibit picketing by Nationalist volunteers amid 26 satyagrahis arrested for picketing foreign cloth. Rioting subsides as the monsoon rains flood the presidency, with officials predicting 100 inches in three months. One official quips Providence aids the end of the attacks.
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Bombay
Fort
All Indian National Congress
Bombay Presidency
Daily Express
New Power Sub Station Stops Radio Trouble
Inspector Ainslie of Calgary checked radio tests in the city and found the new power sub station cleared up persistent interference. Tests showed the voltage regulator at the power house caused much of the trouble, which the sub station eliminated, especially in the west end of First and Second streets.
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Ainslie
Calbary
First
Second Streets
Canadian Dollar Premium Rises in New York Market
New York reports a strong Canadian exchange with the Canadian dollar at a new high one percent premium the highest since November 1928. Heavy Canadian grain movement and abundant Canadian financing drive the market.
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New York
North Armies Thrust South in China
Shanghai reports indicate Nationalist Government troops defending Hankow Wuchang and Hanyang suffered a second reverse in three days as rebel forces of the Northern alliance pushed from Shumatien about 225 miles north of the three cities and the Nationalists reportedly began falling back.
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Shanghai
Hankow
Wuchang
Hanyang
Northern Alliance
Shumatien
Peiping-Hankow
Shriners train kills two railway workers near Tracey Station
In Saint John New Brunswick June 16 David Golding and Freeman Tracey railway employees were killed when a Canadian Pacific Special train struck the motor speeder they had placed on the track near Tracey Station. The train was carrying Shriners home after a conference in Toronto.
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Saint John, N.B
David Golding
Freeman Tracey
Canadian Pacific
Tracey Station
Shriners
Toronto
Crash at Hamilton incline leaves three dead
A sedan driven by Alexander Dick plunged 630 feet down the incline railway near Hamilton Ontario killing Mrs David Bertling and Bertling's husband and a third victim Avid Bertling of Delhi while the fourth passenger suffers a dangerous condition The cause is suspected to be a mistaken action by the driver during braking.
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Hamilton
Ont
Avid -Bertling
Delhi
Alexander Dick
David Bertling
Gordon
Bertling
Quiet Alberta Election Sees Light Voter Turnout
Edmonton reports campaign nearly finished with expected low turnout on June 19. Observers estimate total votes may dip below 190000 after 1926's 275137. Notable contests include St Albert where O St Germain seeks to unseat Lucien Bourdieu and Grouard where J W Field of UFA challenges L A Giroux.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Tts
Findle
St. Albert
O. St. Germain
UFA
Lucien Bourdneu
Grouard
J. W. Field
U.F.A
L. A. Giroux
Solloway Mills Case Details Conspiracy Trial In Calgary
In Calgary on June 16 James Cochrane local manager for Solloway Mills and Company faced a searching examination by Crown counsel A L Smith KC in the trial of I W Solloway and J Harvey Mills on conspiracy charges. Testimony covered market shorting in spring 1929 and trading house accounts. John J L Atwood of Vancouver described floor operations and slip handling while James Cochrane testified to accounts and exchange practices. The hearing adjourned until Monday morning with details of telephoned orders and use of outside brokers questioned.
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Calgary
James Cochrane
Solloway, Mills and Company, Limited
A. L. Smith
K.C
Crown
I. W. Solloway
J. Harvey Mills
John J. L. Atwood
Vancouver
Solloway, Mills and Company
Vancouver Exchange
Soloway
Mills
Reanager
Dominion Oil Exchange
Jashunsky
Mrr. Smith
Witnega
Cochrane
Exchange
Milly
Woman Held in Connection with Craik Farm Murder
A Craik coroner's jury found John Peterson died from a blow to the head hastened by strychnine poisoning. The victim's wife, held by police, testified under Canada Evidence Act that the poison was for gopher control at the farm. Evidence linked jealousy and prior quarrels to the case.
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Saskatoon
Craik
John Peterson
Peterson
Mounted Police
Moose
Jan
Canada
Advances Poll Figures From Provincial Elections
The advance poll closed Saturday night with 135 votes cast. Historical figures show 1928 by election 160 votes, 1925 by election 473, and 1921 general provincial election advance votes totaling 227.
Legion Meeting Seeks Returned Men for Pension Talk
All returned men are urged to attend the meeting in the Canadian Legion hall tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. Dr. F. W. Ger shaw M.P. will address the pension legislation and issues affecting returned men. The meeting is open to all return ed men whether Legion members or not.
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Canadian Legion Hall
F. W. Gershaw
The
Legion
Alberta scientist proves tar sands extraction process a success
Edmonton report details Dr. R. K. A. Clark of the University of Alberta demonstrating a method to obtain 99 percent pure bitumen from McMurray sands. A pilot plant near Waterways produced five barrels of tar from five tons of sand, with officials predicting major economic and road-building impacts for Alberta after a decade of work.
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Edmonton
Albutts
RK. A. Clark
University
McMurray
Alan E. Cameron
The
Alberta
Cameron
Clark
Paris Minister of Finance Klotz Dies in Disgrace at 62
Paris reports the death of former French wartime Finance Minister Trudien Klotz aged 62. Once influential, he faced stock losses and alleged cheque fraud, resigned from the Senate, was later judged sane, and received a four year prison term plus a fine. His wife divorced him and was barred by the Paris Bar Association.
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Paris
Trudien Klotz
Klotz
Céntinn
Bos Fr
Tn Bpr
Dalite
Senate
Sane
Sentente
Paris Bar Association
Egal
Re-elect C Pratt Head Of Pottery Co Calgary meeting
At Medalta Potteries Ltd Calgary the annual meeting showed a sound financial position and last year’s operations. C Pratt was re elected president with C Arnott vice president and W Armstrong secretary treasurer. Directors elected include R Davidson E J Gregory C Arnott and C Carlile. The plant shipped eighty one car loads of stoneware across Canada and employs 111. Supt Wyatt was credited for efficient operations.
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Medalta Potteries, Ltd
Calgary
C. Pratt
C. C. Arnett
C.pratt
iPratt
C. Arnott
Ww. G. Armstrong
Canada
Wyatt
Weather and damages blotter from Dallas area June storms
A fragment notes storms over the weekend in Texas and Oklahoma, with mentions of damage and losses. It references Fort Worth and local figures, but the legible lines are incomplete and unclear about exact events or figures.
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Dallas
Texas
Southwest
Oklahoma
Fort Worth
Vatican appoints new bishop for Saskatchewan parish
Vatican City nominates Pius Villeneuve to lead the Oblates Mary Immaculate diocese in Canada. The appointment marks a new era for the rugged church community in the region as the bishop begins his service in the Saskatchewan parish.
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Vatican City
New Cabinet Ministers Named in Ottawa
Dr. Cyrus MacMillan becomes Minister of Fisheries while F W MacKay gains a minister without portfolio post. Quebec gains Protestant minority representation but no BC minister named yet. J H King retains pensions and national health portfolio in Senate. Gov General approval pending swearing in. Western minister likely soon. Premier Mackenzie King plans offensive cabinet reconstruction after elections. MacMillan, PEI born, will run in Queens constituency. former Atlantic Fisheries official.
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Ottawa
Cyrus’ MicMillan
McGill University
F. W. MeaKay
Brome-Missisquoi
McKay
Québec
James A. Peble
British Columbia
J. H. King
Senate
Quebec
Pew
Mackengale
King
Morfensive
Binet
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