Nova Scotia Elects Conservative Government After 43 Years
Nova Scotia voters elected a Conservative administration in the provincial general election, ending Liberal rule since Confederation. Premier Armstrong lost his seat as Shellburne County swung Conservative with majorities, leaving Liberals with three survivors and Archibald Terris elected Labor in Cumberland under Conservative endorsement. The new House includes a large Conservative roster led by O. P. Goucher and T. H. Mackenzie, with only a few Liberal representatives remaining.
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Tialifax
N.S
Nova Scotia
Armstrong
Shellburne
W.M. Chisholm
Antigonish
Allister McLeod
Victoria
Archibald Terris
Labor
Cumberland County
Paty
Treat
Explosion wrecks Gillis Theatre burlesque house
Kansas City scene. An explosion and fire destroyed Gillis Theatre killing about 35 people and injuring scores. Firefighters formed a 100 man search party as the five story building collapsed trapping many inside. Fireman John Hogan died en route to the scene.
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Kansas City
Gillis
John Hogan
Hla
Botti
Vivorg
Henry Schroeder
Bill to fund government to provinces advances passes house
The government bill for a ten million dollar advance to the provinces moved forward today in the House of Contxtions. Opposition leader Art Meighen questioned the move from committee, but Finance Minister Robb said the government aimed to make progress on other measures and would not stall through the summer. The bill was reported and received third reading.
Rif Rebellion Battles Near Taza In French Morocco
Fez June 26 Abil-ud-Din Krim Rifflan leader launches a vigorous offensive near Taza as French forces counter-attack. The clash continues with heavy Riffian losses reported this afternoon.
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Fez
French Morocco
Abil-ü 1-Krim
Taza
Avas
Bull’s eye stunt exposes Chicago heir in Venice
In Venice California a man in blackface fell into water after hitting a carnival bull’s eye. Detectives uncovered him as Jack Durand adopted son of a Chicago millionaire, sought by police there. Durand admitted identity but denied burglary involvement.
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Venice
Calif
Buill
Jack Durand
Chicago
Durand
Denie
Turpentine Ignites Burns Boy in Salem
Victor Cook ten is burned on his arm when turpentine used to soothe poison oak ignites after a match falls to the floor. The accident happened as he stooped to pick up the burning material. News Want Ad columns offer remedies.
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Salem
Ore
Victor Cook
Tov
Victor
Turner General Elected President of G W V A Unity Move
Ottawa June 26 General Sir Richard Turner V C of Quebec was unanimously elected president of the Great War Veterans Association at its annual convention to lead during a transition toward unity with the British Empire Legion. He will be installed Sunday with Field Marshal Haig assisting and said he will cooperate for unity. The Tuberculosis Veterans Association is already aligned.
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Ottawa
Great War Veterans’ Association
Richard Turner
V.C
Quebec
W. D. Sharpe
Bransypton
Ont
Richard
British Empire’ ‘Legion
Earl. Haig
G.W.V.A
Sir Richard
Dominion Executive
Veterans’ Agsociation
Wheat market in Winnipeg shows fractional advances
In Winnipeg on June 26 light demand from exporters and millers barely moved prices. July futures rose to 164 8 and October to 1385 34 as sentiment remained only modestly bearish after an early drop. Cargo flows shifted with millers buying contract grades and shippers taking lower grades. spreads were steady to firm with limited cash business and scarce stock for delivery.
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Winnipeg
Gree
Chicago
Hays Outlines Canada Land and Irrigation Project
D W Hays speaking at the Cecil Hotel explains the Canada Land and Irrigation Company aims and the irrigation advantage over dry farming. He outlines past actions since 1917, 275000 irrigable acres, tax burdens, and ongoing challenges facing the project.
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Canada Land and Irrigation Company
Chamber of Commerce
Cecil Hotel
D. W. Hays
Dominion
Hays
Melucod
Ways
Gershaw
Southern Alberta Land Company
Drumheller Miner Shot By Police At The Powder House
In Drumheller Alta June 26 Lamk bert Reners was shot in the abdomen by police after six men approached the A B C mine powder house and ignored warnings to halt. He lies in Drumheller municipal hospital in precarious condition. No disturbance at the mine as it was not working.
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Drumheller
Alta
Lamkbert Reners
Reners
Drumheller Municipal
A. B.C
Prince in Gold Mine Descent by Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales descended into the Crown mines, the world’s greatest gold mines, reaching 8,500 feet in a two minute cage ride. He then rode an electric train about four miles to another shaft and was presented with a pure gold paper weight with a quartz handle.
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Johannesgate
Prince of Wales
Ilo
Theottom
Australian trade treaty clears third reading in Senate
Ottawa reports the Senate passed the Australian trade treaty on its third reading without amendments. The measure moves toward final approval and implementation.
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Ottawa
Senate Today
Parliament Passes Bill Amid Senate Amendments Adopted
Ottawa report notes final passage of a bill this morning with Senate amendments mainly on the mixing clause. In the Commons the Senate changes were quickly adopted on division. CW Stewart opposed the renewal of the proviso tying mixed grain to average high grade wheat. No further debate. the motion carried.
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Ottawa
Graly
Senate
CW. Stewart
Winnipeg
Stewart
Hydro Electric Power From Canadian Rockies Eyed For American West
W Paxton Little of the Niagara Falls Power Co says there is ample hydro power in the Canadian Rockies to supply the American west for ages. He and about 170 electrical magnates toured waterfalls along Banff and Lake Louise aboard a Canadian Pacific Railway special. The group includes John W Leach and J Wagner among others from Edison companies and utilities.
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Cascades
Falls
Canadian Rockies
American West
W. Paxton, Little
Niagara Falls Power Co
Banff
Canadian Pacific
Little
Aves
Rockies
John W. Leach
New York Edison Cox
J.wagner
Consolidated ‘Gas and’ Electric Co
Baltimore
Fears for Missionaries Amid Canton Anti Foreign Movement
Reports from Canton indicate grave fears for several foreign missionaries last heard from before the anti foreign agitation began. In Shanghai the general strike ends but major stores reopen slowly while shipping remains paralyzed. Japanese and British mills stay closed as radicals pressure workers with intimidation efforts.
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Hong Kong
Eseaport
Canton
Shanghai
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Hants
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Philadelpha Electric Co
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United Electric” Light and Power Co
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