Heavy rains threaten renewed flood damage in New Brunswick
Fredericton May 4 heavy rains fall in the morning and town reports indicate widespread rainfall in the north province. Authorities fear the downpour will revive flood conditions and worsen millions of dollars in prior damage. St John River halted receding at one and a half feet below the peak as of this afternoon with reports of ten inches higher levels and still rising.
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St. John River
Fredericton
N.B
St. John
Toronto Legislature to prorogue and election planned
Toronto dispatch reports the legislature will prorogue this afternoon and elections are expected on Thursday June 28 following a session ending this afternoon. Officials and voters await confirmation of the final date and procedures ahead of the provincial ballot.
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Toronto Star
Toronto
Sey’ Seronto Star
Wheatseeding Progress Across Saskatoon District
Saskatoon district farmers report most have wheat seed in the ground with a few not yet started. Recent rains soaked soil six inches deep and conditions look favorable. In Prince Albert area heavy snowfall paused seeding then rapid rains aided progress. about half the crop was in before the snow and completion is expected next week.
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Saskatoon
Worley
Trince
Supposed Tertiary Skull Declared a Dud in Patagonia
Buenos Aires May 4 A committee of scientists from Huevos Aires and La Plata has examined the so called skull from Patagonia and says it is merely a curiously shaped stone with no scientific value.
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Buenos Aira
Patagonia
Huevos Aires
la Plata
Natural History
Morrison rules out run for East Elgin politics
Rumors that J Morrison would enter East Elgin politics are denied by Morrison who says he has no ambition for public office. Advertisers in Voluntu use The News columns to spread word.
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J. Morrison
East Elgin
J. J. Morrison
Lawn Watering Hours Established
The allowed watering times are 6 to 9 a m and 6 to 10 p m daily. Citizens who water during prohibited hours may face prosecution.
Missing Winnipeg Man Found Dead in Red River
Edward A. Johnson 54, a long time Winnipeg resident and contractor, was found dead in the Red River after being missing since April 23. He had been ill and in poor spirits before his disappearance.
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Winnipeg
Edward A. Johnson
Red River
City Market Prices Reported for Beef Veal Pork and More
Prices listed for beef veal and pork with varying quotes. Eggs are at 20 cents a dozen and butter is around 40 cents per pound, reflecting current market rates.
Prospects for Medicine Hat Petroleum Co.
The Medicine Hat Petroleum Co Ltd reports good shape for a deep satisfactory well near Bulls Head. Dr F W Gershaw notes volunteers of engineers and shareholders aiding at the site. Chamber discussions include summer express rates and freight concerns.
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Gershaw
Medicine Hat Petroleum Co., Ltd
Buils Head
F. W. Gershaw
Cecil
Chamber of Commerce
F. W. Himaa
Roy Lebkicher
Children Win School Time Change After Town Strike
In Grenfell, parents and pupils led protests to push the school board to start classes at nine o'clock fast time instead of ten. After a morning walkout and a loud parade, the board relented and ordered nine o'clock start next Monday, amid resignations and public outcry.
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Grenfell School Board
Grenfell
Pupi
Tee
A Wo Ansue
Last Great War Fought Predicted by Col Mackendrick
Toronto May 4 1928 Col W G Mackendrick predicts the spring of 1928 will see the last great war fought with Turkey Hussia China and other Eastern nations aligned with the Axis against Anglo Saxon powers. He foresees Turkey’s disappearance from the war and its eventual end. In Philsburg May 3 Dr Walter Nolan claims a cure for quiniumary tuberculosis using a cineium gas inhalant with carbonate phosphate chloride and lactate, noting seventy two cases improved and possible cures but details remain cautious.
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Toronto
Hlert
W. G. MacKendrick
Empire Club
Mackendrick
Turkey
Hussia
Prussia
China
Philsburg
Walter ? Nolan
Nolan
Westmoreland County Medical Society
Farben
Westly
Love
Oscar “Juts
Rockefeller Foundation
Wasted Money Found in Nelson Railway Project
Montreal engineers condemn the Hudsons Bay Railway plan and Port Nelson terminals. G Herrick Duggan declares every dollar spent by the government on the project and proposed terminals was wasted.
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Montreal
Que
Engineering Institute of Canada
G. Herrick Duggan
Port Nelson
Hopkings Joins Progressive Common's Moose Jaw Seat
Ottawa May 4 Edward M Hop kings the new Progressive member for Moose Jaw took his seat in the house of commons Thursday afternoon He was introduced by Robert Forks Progressive leader and Chief Whip Johnson and was received by the Progressive party with enthusiastic applause.
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Ottawa
Edward M. Hopkings
Progressive
Moose Jaw
Robert Forks
Johnson
Progressive Party
Premier complains on road funding delegation pressure
Hon J. 4. Perron heads a Car uddiamn Good Roads Association delegation urging grants. The Premier says too many delegations press the government and that provincial responsibilities are being pushed onto the federal government.
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J. 4. Perron
Uddiamn Good Roads N Association
Wive
Nelson Parliament fails to win nomination in Prince Edward County
Nelson Parliament MP and speaker of the House failed to secure nomination in his constituency Prince Edward County when candidates were selected for the forthcoming election. In the last election he polled 4557 votes against 945 for his opponent.
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Nelson Parliament
M.P.P
House of Parliament
Prince Edward County
Inquest Set Into Death of Constable Paris After Crash
A police inquest is planned for 2 pm today into the death of Constable Paris following a pursuit with alleged bootleggers. Chief Fletcher sustained minor injuries when the vehicle sped off after being stopped. the crash caused a radiator impact and severe damage.
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Vrowbeller
Hares
Pullce Fietcher
Enstavle
Crites
Dan
Vauxhall beans gain high regard in Alberta market
A Chamber of Commerce luncheon report says Vauxhall beans, grown at Vauxhall, Alberta, are of very high quality. Last year a small local harvest impressed Alberta jobbers, and this year farmers plan larger plantings with potential shipments of eight to ten carloads of 40 000 pounds each, signaling a promising start for the region.
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Vauxhall
Alta
N. M. Waldo
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Cecil
Alberta
Fielding Gives Notice of Bank Amendments
Ottawa May 4 Two main matters in amendments to the Bank Act were outlined by W Fielding finance minister in the commons. The changes address bank responsibility for false returns auditors and the new basis for judging truth of declarations. The amendments modify the original bill and include provisions on who signs returns and the information they may rely on, with adjustments to interest timing and overdue debt treatment.
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Ottawa
Can
W. Fielding
Finance
Nankles and Commerce Ao
Ac Cort
Verveans
Sun Yat Sen Forces Win Decisive Victory Near Canton
Hong Kong May 4 The Sun Yat Sen constitutional forces reported a decisive victory after outflanking the enemy near Canton. The opposing army is said to have been routed after a clash that produced severe casualties on both sides.
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Hong Kong
Sun Yat Sen
Canton
China Offers BIE Opportunity for Canadian Trade
Vancouver May 4. Dr Cales Tear head of the Chinese trade delegation urged a stronger advertising push by the Canadian trade commissioner and government to boost two country trade. Tear and his wife traveled from Vancouver to Victoria aboard the 8 8 Empres of CemilaLv with the wife continuing to Peking. Canada’s indifferent attitude to engagement with Chinatown signaled less trade than its potential. Dr Tsui said discussions with government and major Canadian enterprises on immigration reforms could aid trade.
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Vancouver
Canadian Trade Commissionar Ie
China
Canadian Governan Ot
Coult
Cales Tear
Edna
Ostwe
Vencouwver
Victoria
Cemila
Accompaniéa
Peking
Anada
Wis
Tsui
Gompers Presses World Court Support
Washington May 3 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor urged backing President Harding's world court proposal. He argued the United States should join the court to promote peace and establish standards guiding international relations and law. The endorsement signaled demand for a broader world organization including economic agencies.
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Washington
Harding
Samuel Gompers
el Et Miverlean Foderation of Labor
Court of Justice
Italy
Gowpers
Bhat
World Organization
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Winnipeg Board of Trade
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Qberta
Albert Einstein
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