Jury convicts Solloway and Mills in Alberta conspiracy case
In Calgary the Supreme Court under Justice William C. Ives found William Cannon Solloway and James Harvey Mills guilty on four conspiracy counts. Solloway receives four months jail and Mills one month, with fines of 225000 for Solloway and 25000 for Mills, all to run concurrently. An additional 23 month sentence suspended on payment of fines. Defendants plan appeal.
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Solloway
Mills
Calgary
William Cannon Solloway Lloway
James Harvey Mills
Solloway, Mills and Company, Limited
William C. Ives
Supreme Court of Alberta
A. A. McGillivray
K.C
Jing
Uae
Lethbridge
King and Queen Meet Delegates of Empire Press
The King and Queen received delegates to the Imperial Press conference in Buckingham Palace throne room. Delegates, from newspapers and news agencies across the Empire, were introduced by Major J. J. Astor of the London Times.
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Buckingham Palace
Empire
J. J. Astor
London Times
Missing Winnipeg Girl Found With Released Convict
Sixteen year old Margaret Waterman, missing eight weeks, was located in Minneapolis with Eugene Darling, 32, an ex convict. Darling will be returned to Winnipeg to face charges of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. ELKWATER CONVENIENCE Forest Supervisor H A Parker says lavatory facilities will be built at Ejikwater, per Chamber of Commerce notice.
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Winnipeg
Margaret Waterman
Minneapolis
Minn
Eugene Darling
Darling
Elkwater
H. A. Parker
Huckvale
The
Chamber of Commerce
Ejikwater
Pelicans Arrive in Large Numbers at Many Island Lake
Local observer Mr. Alex Glennie reports pelicans migrating to Many Island Lake for the summer. The birds, likely all males, have puzzled naturalists as a non breeding population. Some are shot each season, though protected by game laws. Glennie notes a lake flooded with young ducks and a successful breeding season.
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Alex Glennie
Many Island Lake
Glennie
All 1929 Crop Receipts Will Show Pool Standing
Winnipeg June 24 Premier John Bracken said the status of prairie wheat pools and bank loan guarantees will be known only after the entire 1929 grain crop is marketed. He noted no new decision from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta and that most of the crop has sold for over a dollar per bushel with prices uncertain until liquidation of pool holdings.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Prairie Provinces
John Bracken
J. E. Brownlee
Alberta
Manitoba
Bracken
Menitoba
Saskatchewan
Prairie
Southern Cross Starts Trans Atlantic Flight From Ireland
Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and three crew members began a trans Atlantic attempt aboard the Southern Cross at 4 27 a m on a beech near Port Marnock Ireland The craft carries 1298 gallons of fuel for an estimated 38 hours of flight and potential 34 to 35 hour crossing under clear weather Officials and crowds of about ten thousand witnessed the departure with General O Duffy overseeing traffic and roads jammed with observers
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Port Marnock
Irish Free State
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Southern Cross
Beech
America
O'Duffy
Irish Civic Guards
Dublin
Charles Kingsford Smith
Trans Pacific Flight
Amorassa
U.F.A. Holds 40 Seats With Beaver River Cheer
Final results show the U.F.A. at 40 of 63 seats as St. Paul riding awaits. Farmers expect St. Paul to align, following Beaver River, leaving the Government with two score seats.
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Edmonton
St. Paul
U.F.A
Beaver River
Grain Inspections Report for Winnipeg
Winnipeg grain inspection figures show current wheat at 14635 with last year 567, contract wheat 1367 and 35 cats versus 75 prior. Barley 513 now with 54 last year, rye 27 against 9, mixed grains and screesings nil vs 8 and 1 last year.
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Winnipeg
Lethbridge Council to Probe Bread and Flour Prices
Lethbridge council, after Vancouver’s resolution, voted to investigate bread prices and flour costs, aiming to address rising food costs. The move follows inquiries into pricing and supply affecting residents.
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Lethbridge
Vancouver
Rioting in Seville injures many amid general strike
In Seville today riots left several gravely injured and about 100 with minor injuries as a street upheaval spilled from the general strike.
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Seville
Jue
U S Moves to Slash Immigration Quota to Cut Unemployment
Washington- A 50 percent reduction in fiscal year 1931 immigration quotas was proposed by Rep Johnson to fight unemployment. The plan caps nonquota inflows from Canada Cuba Mexico and Newfoundland at half of last year’s levels and bars European farmers, replacing them with relatives of U S citizens.
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Washington, D.C
Johnson
House Immigration Committee
Canada
Cuba
Mexico
Newfoundland
Europe
United States
Godfrey Loses Boxer License After Carnera Bout
Philadelphia June 24 George Godfrey giant contender who fouled Primo Carnera in the fifth round of last night’s bout, today lost his boxing license reported by officials.
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Godfrey
Philadelphia
George Godfrey
Primo Carnera
Privy Council Rules Against United Church in Canada
The Privy Council today upheld the ruling that the United Church’s creation and membership conditions are determined by Parliament. The case centers on St Luke’s Presbyterian church in Salt Springs Nova Scotia where Cameron and others opposed union with the United Church. The Manitona Bus and Truck Owners Association plans safety measures on provincial roads.
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London
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church
Salt Springs
N.S
Supreme Court of Canada
Cameron
United Church of Canada
Presbyterian Church In Canada
St. Luke’s
United Church
Supreme Court
St. Luke's Presbyterian Church
United
The
Parliament of Canada
Law Department of the United Church
Manitona Bus and ‘Truck Owners’ ’Association
Rangoon Jail Mutiny Bloodbath Leaves Dozens Dead
A deadly jail mutiny at Rangoon central jail in Burma leaves forty convicts killed and dozens of others dead or wounded. Eleven guards and five officials are killed as inmates seize weapons, fight police, and battle for two hours before surrender.
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Rangoon
Burma
Irlia
A.P
Central
Simon
India
Mountie Corporal A. R. Blake Missing From Avonlea Detachment
Regina reports Mounties seek Corporal A. R. Blake who vanished after his Sam Brown belt revolver and gear were found near Manyberries Alberta. Blake served in the war and has 16 years in the RCMP attached to Avonlea Saskatchewan. Descriptions broadcast. search covers Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan.
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Regina
A. R. Blake
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Sam Brown
Manyberries
Alberta
Blake
Avonlea
Saskatchewan
J. W. Spaulding
TORIES AND GRITS POLL MORE VOTES THAN THE U F A
In Calgary on June 24 the United Farmers of Alberta average 1800 votes per member elected, Liberal 4100, Conservatives 4216, Labor 3400, Independents over 9000. Totals show U F A lead with 72 062 votes vs Liberal 45 043 and Conservatives 25 296, labor 13 522, independents and communists 27 119. U F A won 40 of 63 seats, about 38 percent of province votes but 60 percent of legislature seats.
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Calgary
United Farmers of Alberta
Labor
U.F.A
Liberal
Conservative
United Farmers
Alberta
Civil War Flares as Henan Front Claims Spark Reversals
Shanghai June 24 reports battle lines in Henan Province intensify as both Government forces and Northern Alliance rebels announce major victories along the northern front.
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Shanghai
A.P
Northern Alliance
Henan Province
Thelma Tomorrow Transportation and Dance Event
With roads in good condition an exodus of cars is expected for Thelma tomorrow. The event starts at 12 30 p m followed by a large dance in the evening.
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BAL Donnel
Thelma
Reduced Mail Rates Take Effect July First International Changes Announced
Ottawa June 24 The Postmaster General's Department announced new lower postal rates for Canadian mail to foreign countries excluding the British Empire France and the Americas. Effective July 1 letters cost five cents for the first ounce and three cents for each additional ounce. Post cards three cents. Printed matter one cent per two ounces. Commercial papers five cents per packet up to 10 ounces then one cent per two ounces. Samples two cents per packet up to four ounces then one cent per two ounces. International reply coupons seven cents each redeemable at five cents in stamps. Rates apply to parcels and letters sent abroad.
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Ottawa
British Empire
France
North
South America
Postmaster-General's Department
World Post
London
Canada
British suspend Maltese constitution amid Vatican dispute
London reports the British government will suspend the Maltese constitution temporarily due to rising political tension in Malta tied to the ongoing dispute with the Vatican. The move aims to maintain order while addressing constitutional crisis.
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London
Vatican
British system not only one to follow in India
London reports the Simon Commission argues against assuming a British parliamentary model for India. It calls for provincial self government first and a flexible central structure, noting many federal systems differ and that Indians should enter executive roles. The commission records unanimity in its report.
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India
London
Simon Heport
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