Senator Burns Illness Leaves Alberta Senate Vacancy
CALGARY June 27 Senator Patrick Burns long time Alberta cattle king will vacate his Senate seat at the next Parliament session after illness. He turned eighty on July and has improved enough to take daily motor rides after a winter at home. GENEVA June 27 The League of Nations Council sidestepped the Italo Ethiopian question and may retreat from sanctions. The council discussed reform and agenda placement for the Assembly next week or September.
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Calgary
C.P
Patrick Burns
Alberta
Ontario
Italy
Selassie
Ethiopia
Geneva
C.p.havas
League of Nations Council
League Assembly
League
Manuel Rivas Vicuna
Council
Assembly
Galeazzo Ciano
Anthony Eden
Locarno
Chile
Uruguay
Eden
Regina Moves to Cut Interest Payments
Alder man Rev. S B East filed with the city clerk a motion for the July 7 council meeting to have interest on bond indebtedness paid at 3.30 percent in full settlement of current year claims. As of August 1 interest due is 87 611.50 on 1 506 575 of debentures.
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Regina
C.P
B. East
Hail Damages Saskatchewan Areas After Storm
Hail damage up to 100 percent occurred in districts south of Rosetown Sask during Thursday afternoon as heavy showers and near cloudbursts hit the northwestern cultivated areas. Temperature 94 to 66.
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Saskatoon
C.P
Rosetown
Sask
Saskatchewan
Weather Shifts as Heat Tightens with Likely Thunderstorms
At noon the thermometer marked 98 degrees while the barometer fell signaling a weather change. Clouds threatened storms but last night’s system passed over with only a trace of rain. CPR offices report no overnight rain. nationwide conditions along the railway appear similar. Heavy showers were reported between Medicine Hat and the Cypress Hills.
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C.P.R
Medicine Hat
Cypress Hills
Carstairs Gunman Sentenced After Train Carrying Arms
John Fedio a two gunman transient was taken from a freight train near Carstairs and given seven months for possessing weapons. He carried two revolvers and 25 rounds of ammunition.
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Carstairs
Calgary
C.P
John Fedio
German arms deal to China underscored by Berlin pact
Tokyo dispatch from Shanghai reports a secret Berlin signed agreement where Germany would supply arms munitions and machinery to China worth about 30 million dollars in exchange for Chinese goods. Details negotiated in Nanking with officials including Fans Klein and Cheng Tien-lang.
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Tokyo
A.P
Dome
Shanghai
China
Germany
Domel
Berlin
Pat Nanking
Domei
Ministry of Defense
Fans Klein
Hapro
Kong Kong
Cheng Tien-lang
Chiang Kalshek
German Defence Ministry
Hong Kong
Nicaragua exits League of Nations on resignation
Nicaragua resigns from the League of Nations without explanation. The Central American country, member since November 3, 1920, becomes the fifth nation to relinquish its membership.
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Geneva
C.P
Nicaragua
League of Nations
Central American Republic
Train wreck and clashes in Palestine raise casualties
June 26 report from Jerusalem says a train was wrecked by Arabs on the Jerusalem Haifa Lydda line. An engineer and a soldier were killed as troops fired during the escort of the wounded. Arab casualties were believed numerous with three Arabs reportedly killed in the Nablus district. The Moslem supreme council condemned British policy and reiterated opposition to a Jewish national home and immigration.
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Jerusalem
A.P
Jerusalem-Haifa-Lydda
Nablus
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Great Britain
Hail and Wind Strike Dauphin Area Causes Heavy Damage
A severe hail and wind storm hit Dauphin in northwestern Manitoba late yesterday. Telephone lines were cut, buildings damaged, crops flattened with early estimates of 75 percent crop damage. A CN passenger train arriving at Dauphin had broken windows and water in several cars.
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Dauphin
Manitoba
Canadian National Railway
Japanese crowd storms British official residence in Shanghai
About a thousand Japanese residents of Tsingtao in Shantung province tried to storm the residence of Andrew Campbell British customs commissioner in Shanghai. Police from the Japanese consulate stopped the incident after the demonstration at the Chinese customs house.
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Shanghai
C. P
Tsingtao
Shantung
Andrew Campbell
Campbell
Accidents in Canada Rise to New Highs in 1935
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 6 885 deaths from external violence in 1935, with 1 224 automobile fatalities and rises in most provinces. Prince Edward Island had 2 deaths, New Brunswick 40, Alberta 45, while overall rates climbed from 1934 levels.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick
Alberta
Maynard explains Alberta prosperity bonds design
Edmonton reports Hon. Lucian Maynard described the bonds design, crest, and stamp plan for Alberta prosperity certificates to be issued in July. The two dollar sides feature the crest and province seal with a common design but different colors, while stamps cover annual dates. Lethbridge opposed the issue as unworkable and detrimental. labor groups endorsed the plan in Edmonton. Captain Osborne and brother Jim were arrested in Georgetown for allegedly stealing the British trawler Girl Pat Krane.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
Lucien ‘Maynard
St. George
Maynard
Bank of Canada
Charles Cockroft
Lethbridge
Lethbridge Board of Trade
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Edmonton National Labor Council
Congress of Labor
J. Francis
Georgetown
Osborne
Jim
Pat Krane
Grimsby
England
To Meet Alberta's Maturing Bonds
Edmonton June 27 Provincial Treasurer Charles Cockroft said negotiations were under way to meet 450000 dollars of University of Alberta bonds maturing on July 1 The issue bears a guaranteed Alberta government rate of interest There is money in the investment fund and he expected the remainder by Saturday Alberta defaulted on a 3200000 dollar bond issue maturing last April 1
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Edmonton
C.P
Charles Cockroft
University of Alberta
Alberta
Rumors of Austrian Putsch Stir French Officials
Reported late bulletins say a putsch may be imminent in Austria, prompting concern among French officials who are unsure if Nazis or Fascists aim to seize power and restore the monarchy. Also, a fire caused by lightning damaged the Pope Pius XII summer residence in Castle Gardolfo, Italy, with the pontiff planning to visit from Vatican City next Tuesday.
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Austria
Castle Gardolfo
Italy
Pope Pius
Vatican City
Revenue bill passes Congress with $800 million tax estimate
The 1938 U.S. revenue bill, estimated to raise $800,000,000 in taxes, received final approval from Congress, marking a fiscal milestone for the year.
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U. S
U. S. Congress
Bright Spots of the Week Highlights Across Canada
Bright Spots of the Week reports new plant construction in Ville La Salle a 300000 dollar project by Chase and Sanborn Limited. Windsor notes freight shipping remains heavy this season the strongest since 1930. Regina shows income tax collections up 75 percent by June 15 versus last year. Kitchener sees a 35000 dollar rendering plant to be erected by J M Schneider and Sons Lel Ottawa exhibition contracts show a 5 percent rise over last year. London renovation of Carlings Breweries near completion. Vancouver Electric Railway plans a million dollar upgrade including underground high tension wires. St Thomas Empire Mills idle eight years now operated by Hiram Walker and Syng Grain Corporation as a burying and grain processing plant.
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Montreal
Chase and Sanborn Limited
Ville la Salle
Windsor
Regina
Kitchener
J. M. Schneider and Sons
Ottawa
SC London
Hiram Walker and
Syng Grain Corporation
Montenegro asks Prince Michal to be king
Belgrade June 27 dispatch says a monarchist crowd of several hundred Montenegrin farmers demanded Prince Michael as king. Police clashed with the demonstrators, causing two deaths and 16 wounded according to reports reaching Belgrade.
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Montenegro
Prince Michal
Belgrade
C.P
Kingdom of
Michael
Lethbridge to Battle Royals Twice Sunday
Merlicine Hat baseball fans can attend two semi pro league clashes with the Lethbridge Bears at 2 and 6 o’clock tomorrow. Proceeds go to the home team coffers as fans are urged to give generously. The Bears appear stronger than before, promising two tight contests.
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Royals
Lethbridge Bears
Calgary Bond Board Refuses Reduced Interest Rates
The Calgary sinking fund trustees, holding 1,127,000 in Alberta bonds and savings certificates, have refused the provincial government's 50 percent interest rate cut effective June 1. The board will press for payment at the contracted rate, officials said today.
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Calgary
C.P
Board of Sinking Fund Trustees of
Alberta
Theovernment
Anniversary CPR Train Radio Broadcast Planned In Montreal
A national CBC broadcast will relay Windsor station celebrations as the Canadian Pacific Railway marks its fiftieth anniversary train leaving for the Pacific coast. Montreal CRCM is key from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. daylight saving time with five announcers and four microphones. Speeches by D. C. Coleman and Mayor Camillien Houde will be aired along with music by the Victoria Rifles band.
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Montreal
Que
Canadian Raiio Broadcasting Commission
Windsor
Canadian Pacific Railway
Pacific Coast
CRCM
D. C. Coleman
Camillien Houde
Victoria Rifies
Troops Reach Anyuan as Nanking Fears Imminent Hostilities
June 27 report from C P Cable states Southern Chinese troops advance into Kiangsi toward Anyuan. Central government forces, twelve Nanking divisions and two provincial divisions, guard Hunan as Changsha reports a serious, potentially large scale clash feared soon.
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Kiangsi- Kwangtyung
iXwangtung
Nanking
Japan
Canton
C.P. Cable
Kiangsi
Anyuan
Central Government
Hunan
Changsha
Truck crash in Greensburg kills three after looping collision
A truck crashed into a car in Greensburg Pennsylvania and careened along the highway striking the same vehicle again in a deadly sequence. Three people were killed in the collision.
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Greensberg
Great Demonstration When Roosevelt Nominated
Philadelphia reports a sharp noise rise at the Democratic convention when Roosevelt was nominated. The noise indicator hit 96 decibels, surpassing the 85-decibel Cleveland record set when Landon was nominated. John Garner was renominated by acclamation.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Alf. M. Landon
Kansas
John Garner
D C Coleman Heads Canadian Clubs Association
D C Coleman of the Canadian Pacific Railway was elected president of the Association of Canadian Clubs at its 21st conference in Vancouver. Lord and Lady Tweedsmuir were named patrons, with Col C R McCullough and W Sanford Evans as honorary presidents. The next conference will be in Montreal in 1938. The group reaffirmed Canada’s welfare within the British Empire and urged a standard oral version of O Canada.
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Vancouver
CP. D
H. M. Tory
Ottawa
Cuthbert Scott
Montreal
Canada
British Empire
O Canada
Study of Hygienics Urges Early Sex Education In Schools
Dr. F W Jackson of Winnipeg urged that personal hygiene and sex education be taught from elementary through university in Canada. He proposed indirect bioj bios in lower grades focusing on propagation in life, with direct human instruction beginning in high school and extending to university, culminating in marriage preparation. He emphasized discussing venereal disease openly and educating parents to support preadolescent health, as part of a broader health education program.
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Vancouver
C.P
F. W. Jackson
Winnipeg
Manitoba
British Columbia Public Health Association
Canadian Public Health Association
Jackson
Weekly Livestock Market Report Ottawa June 27
Cattle prices rose 25 to 50 cents per hundred pounds on Canadian markets as the last stall fed animals of the season sold. Improved domestic bids offset lighter export demand while midsummer heat threatens future gains. Toronto steers and heifers up 50 cents, cows 5 cents. top steers $6.25. Exports to the United Kingdom total 15,631 head. Ontario and western cities report varied hog and lamb prices with regional highs and discounts noted.
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Ottawa
C.P
Department of Agriculture
United States
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
Birkenhead
S.S. Manchester Regiment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Calgary
Edmonton
Lambs
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Ras Nasibu
Haile Selassie
Anty Ethe
Cloury
Dominion
Lucian Maynard
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Capital
National Labor Council
Battle Royals
Rathbone Lodge NO. 5
Knights OF Pythias
Capitol Hall
Cp.r. Train
D.C. Coleman
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