Election forecast shows tight race for Alberta seats
Edmonton June 19 The weather and floods dampen turnout as polls open in the Alberta general election With UFA supporters claiming 40 of 63 seats Liberal hopes fade Conservatives hopeful of gains across rural ridings John W arne Athabasca George Bryan and other incumbents face tough battles in close races Leduc Wetaskiwin Red Deer Drumheller Clover Bar and Peace River districts signal potential upsets as voters weigh Liberal Conservative and UFA chances in cities and countryside
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Edmonton
U.F.A
Dmnomeon
Erta
J. P. Lymburn
John Warne
Athabasca
Rks
Toney Plain
George Bryan
Libera
Toonald McLeod
W. M. Washburn
Joseph M. Dechene
Laudas Joly
St. Paul
Leduc
D. C. Breton
M. Mitchell
Wetaskiwin
Hugh J. Montgomery
ER. E. Sparkes
W. EK. Payne
Red Deer
G. W. Smith
Mr. Smith
B. Claypool
W. Austin
Didsbury
odJn
Drumheller
Rudolph Hennig
Sherburr
T. Bigelow
Clover Bar
W. C. Smith
Empress
Perren Baker
Cypress
L. A. Giroux
Grouard
C. W. Fredericks
Peace River
W. Barrowman
Lethbridge
Andrew Smeaton
Lang
Medicine Hat
W W. H. Shield
J. W. McDonald
K.C
Macleod
Pincher Creek
Earl Cook
U.F.A. Mah
FEF
FEF. S. Grisdale
Olds
George Clark
Ped Michael
UFA
Humboldt Killer Will Hang for Mas Deed
In Humboldt on Christmas Eve 929 a man killed Mrs. Kropa and her daughter with a pistol after she refused to leave her husband. Mr. Kropa escaped by leaping from a window. Vygochan, a Russian veteran, is sentenced to hang for the murder.
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Wysohan
Gerany
Respina
Infich Vygochan
Weekly Clearing House Returns Report
This week’s clearing house returns total 368502 dollars, last week 317903 dollars, and the same week last year 537423 dollars, showing current period gains over the previous week but lower than the year earlier benchmark.
Milk River Murderer to Die Hanged on Sept 10
Lethbridge June 19 Charles Jiphir laborer of Milk River was found guilty of murder and sentenced by Mr Justice Twee te to be hanged on September 10 for the killing of Long Sing a Chinese businessman in Milk River on March 18. The jury recommended mercy.
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Lethbridge
Charles Jiphir E
Milk River
Justice Tweete
Long Sing
Ccused
Oliphant Stat
Oliphant
Sing
Judd Tooley
Crown
Foley
Winnipeg
Giles
Vast business shown in Soloway Mills case
In Calgary on June 19, L L Masson of Toronto testified that Soloway Mills and Company Limited moved more than 170 million dollars in six months ending December 31, 1929. Accountant A E Langford’s account was examined, noting hundreds of daily errors absorbed into the house account, with numerous “error slips” entered.
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Cagary
Soloway, Mills and Company Limited
Dominion
L. L. Masson
Toronto
Countant
Tod A. McLeod Sinclair
K.C
A. E. Langford
Tod A. A. McGillivray
King Fuad Accepts Naha's Resignation
Cairo reports King Fuad today accepted Nahas Pasha's cabinet resignation. Authorities vowed to disperse demonstrations by force if needed. Ismael Sidky Pasha was summoned to consult with the King on forming another ministry.
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Cairo
Egypt
Fuad
Nahas Pasha
Ismael Sidky Pasha
Weather snapshot for Western Canada and major cities
Vancouver and Victoria are clear with 65 and 56 degrees respectively. Edmonton and Calgary show cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s and low 40s. A broad forecast calls for mostly fair conditions in the Western Provinces with scattered showers possible, and showers in Eastern Canada.
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Vancouver
Victoria
Edmonton
Red Deer
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Fair
Lethbridge
Moose Jaw
Regina
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Canada
Election Bulletin Service For Alberta Returns
The News will post a continuous election bulletin from all province portions tonight. Alberta Government Telephones and CN R telegraph services supply the results with progressive bulletins from each riding. Citizens may use phones 2028 or 3452 for updates and rely on the liberal conservative and independent committees for information.
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Alberta
Tthe
C.N.R
Telephone Department
William Fallowdown Dies on Streetcar in Toronto
William Fallowdown aged 66 2 chief inspector of weights and measures for the Dominion died of heart failure on a local streetcar yesterday. He was born in Sunderland Ont.
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Toronto
William Fallowdown
Dominion
Mr. Fallowdown
Sunderland
Ont
Premier Anderson’s Father Missing Near Yorkton
Yorkton reports James Anderson, father of Premier Anderson, missing from home since late Tuesday. Police organize search parties as district-wide effort to locate him continues through the week.
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Yorkton
James Anderson
Premier Anderson
Dynamite Fatality Near Waterloo
Oso2 Beauregard a farmer was instantly killed when a stick of dynamite in his hand exploded during an impromptu blast to break stones on a road near Waterloo Quebec. Neighbors witnessed the accident and authorities began inquiries into the mishap.
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Waterloo
Que
Beauregard
Revision of Dominion Voter Lists Next Week
Judge Green will sit in his chambers at the Court House next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. for revising the Dominion constituency voters lists in Medicine Hat. This is the last chance for voters not on the lists to have their names added. Voters cannot swear on election day.
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Green
Court House
Dominion
Medicine Hat
Nectors
Preliminary hearing on wheat theft charge in A P P Court
Valen tine Reiter of Schuler faced a preliminary hearing on theft of fourteen sacks of wheat under seizure. The hearing concluded yesterday afternoon with remand for trial. Alex MacGregor acted for the Crown and R B Davidson for the defence.
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Valentine Reiter
Schuler
A.P.P
Alex MacGregor
R. B. Davidson
Schmel ing Recognized World Heavyweight Champion
The New York State Athletic Commission recognized Max Schmeling as the world heavyweight champion after his victory over Jack Sharkey by foul last week in New York City.
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Schmeling
New York
New York State Athletic Commission
Max Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
Suicide in Wasoana Lake near Broad Street bridge
The body of August Glass, 1849 Rose St., was found in Wasoana Lake about 100 yards north of Broad Street bridge by A. Ansell at 5:40 am Thursday. Authorities believe he died by his own actions. no malice or violence was found on the body.
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Regina
August Glass
Rose St
Wasoana Lake
Broad Street Bridge
A. Ansell
Baxter and Colby Smith Win Saint John County Seat
Premier Baxter and H Colby Smith elected in Saint John County New Brunswick. No change.
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Bt. John, N.B
Baxter
H. Colby Smith
Saint John County
New Brunswick
Bosworth Wins Gold Cup at Ascot in Royal Meeting
Bosworth, a four year old horse owned by Lord Derby and sired by Son-in-Law from Hergnissima, won the Gold Cup at Ascot's Royal meeting. The race covered two and a half miles with $19,500 added to the $2,000 purse. Hot Weed owned by M. E. Esmond finished second and Bastar of Lord Rosenberry placed third among seven starters. Betting stood at 3-1, 3-1 and 6-1.
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Ascot
Eng
Bosworth
Hergnissima
Lord Derby
M. E. Esmond
Hot Weed
Lord Rosenberry
Three Tourists Die As Train Hits Auto Near St Thomas
Three United States tourists were killed and a fourth injured when their car was struck by a Pere Marquette freight train ten miles west of St Thomas Ontario. The deceased are E Lookman and Ardagh Lookman of Detroit, Morris Ersen of New York. Gertrude Fehwarzcenter is hospitalized with critical injuries. They were traveling from Detroit to New York.
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St. Thomas
Ont
United States
E. Lookman
Detroit
Ardagh Lookman
Morris Ersen
New York
Gertrude Fehwarzcenter
Memorial Hospital
Five Bomb Outrages Reported Across North India
Five different Northern Indian cities reported bomb outrages during the night. One policeman was seriously hurt as details remained scant. Cities listed include Lahore Lyallpur Guaranwala and Camritsar in the Punjab and Sheikpura in the Northern frontier province.
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Simla
India
Perilous Expedition To North Pole By Submarine
Captain Sir George Hubert Wilkins and Lincoln Ellsworth announced a collaboration to reach the North Pole by submarine next year. Wilkins, a British explorer, and Ellsworth, an American explorer long active in Arctic regions, plan the daring expedition. The venture, to be undertaken in the Arctic waters, aims to push submarine capabilities in polar exploration.
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Paris
Sir George Hubert Wilkins
Lincoln Ellsworth
United States
Bays
Arctic
North Pole
Mysterious attack shocks St Thomas residents
Mrs. David Robins of East Elgin lies in hospital in critical condition after an attack. Isaac Kanog, a hoarder at her home, says he found her bloodied in a ditch in front of the house and police seek details as the inquiry continues.
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St. Thomas
Qnt
Bntil
David Robins
East Elgin
Isaac Kanog
Medicine Hat Kennel Club crowns crown in province show
The Medicine Hat Kennel Club staged a three point dog show at Community Arena with judges led by Vic Williams of Lethbridge. C.K.C. best Canadian bred went to W. J. Climo of Calgary for Calma's Dunbar, while Cocker Spaniel led by A Wright of Edmonton won the A. B. Cook trophy. Mayor G Worts of Redcliff claimed multiple prizes. judging ran until 2 am and exhibitors from Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan praised the event.
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C. W. Twaites
Gershaw
Kemphurst
C.K.C
W. J. Climo
Calgary
Calma’s Dunbar
A. Wright
Edmonton
A. B. Cook
Askyn Aristok
Mayor G. Worts
Redcliff
Vic. W. Williams
Lethbridge
Ramantan
Pesewaevas DU Lal
Veen
Prairies
Winnigep
Capital City
Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Medicine Hat
St. Bernards
Hans Rothgardt
Swift Current
W. G. Clune
G. H. Worts
J. c. Fletcher
Hinglish
W. R. Carter
Miss Malcolm
C. R. Lee
Swift
M. H. Kennel Club
H. Amog
E. V. William
Miss Clarke
Mrs. Neuberger
Dunmore
Norman Pickard
W. J. Waas
Cranbrook
J. C. Flet
Chicago to Start On a Clean-up of Gangsters
Chicago June 19. Mayor William Hale Thompson gave Acting Police Commissioner John H Alcock full authority to rid the city of gangsters. Alcock stated he would act decisively and send those criminals to prison for trial and punishment.
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Chicago
Chicago, Jr
William Hate Thompson
John H
Alcock
Penitentiat
Alegtrié
Sanford man faces judge over alleged car curb spanking
The Sacramento area report says John Sorder, 44, allegedly forced Ether Fitting from a car in Sanford California and spanked her after berating her with words. The case will go before a judge to decide if the act was justified.
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Sanford
Calif
John Sorder
Ether Fitting
Sorder
Ford Stout tri motor aircraft to visit city tomorrow morning
The all metal Ford Stout tri motor, largest plane to visit here, is due to arrive at 9 30 am with Mayor Bulivant and Ford party leaders aboard. The reception will be held for a large crowd as officers and dignitaries welcome the visitors.
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Bulivant
Gershaw
Board of Trade, Kiwanis
W. R. Campbell
Ford Motors
Canaca
Egbert
W. R. Campbell Jr
Fred Chorley
Edmonton
E. Flickinger
Ford Motion Pictures
J. J. Quinn
Aircraft
Leroy Manning
Ford
H. G. McCoy
N. W. Ayer & Son
J. H. Garriott
Er Byrd
South
Ole
City census plan aims to boost population numbers
The council seeks to increase city population through a census drive and clear information for readers. officials emphasize the census will inform city finances and development plans, urging residents to participate.
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Arr
Informa
Nuit
Sthal
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