Major Exhibition Grounds Fire Destroys Centre Structures
Saskatoon May 7 A massive blaze wiped out the Exhibition Grounds central complex including grandstand administration and art buildings along with five dining halls the attraction platform judges stand and several booths The fire fed by wind consumed four acres of space and caused large financial loss with replacement costly Officials planned immediate reconstruction for this year’s Fair and city insurance coverage was uncertain.
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Saskatoon
Syg Johns
Johns
Tie
Tribune alleges Chicago crime reports suppressed by police
The Chicago Tribune claims crime reports are systematically suppressed at the police station to hide rising crime under the Thompson administration. Public records now omit robberies burglaries assaults bombings unless arrests clear the case. Daring robberies appear as detective inquiries and burglaries listed as lost property. A stolen car valued at $100 is shown at recovery as $600.
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Chicaggy
Ill
the Tribune
Hago
Sommipstoner Hughes
Bf” & Jg
Thompson
Calgary man found dead on roof of Simmons store
Edwin Claude Bromley 89, who disappeared April 23, was found dead on the roof of Simmons Limited in Calgary. A war veteran, he served in the Royal Air Force and suffered memory lapses from injuries. An autopsy will examine stomach contents to determine cause of death.
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Calgary
Edwin Claude Bromley
Simmons Limited
Cory Mahogd
Edmonton
Bromley
Royal Air Force
Prominent Baptist Clergyman Dies in Toronto
The Rev. Dr AST Sawerby, a noted Baptist pastor, died in Toronto. Details on his career and death were not fully disclosed in the available text.
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Ast. Sawerby
Toranto
Malden to Open Brokerage Office in Huckvale Block
Malden Elevator Co plans a new brokerage office in Huckvale Block ground floor to handle grain and stocks. James W. Robinson will manage the units, with operations expected by June 15, reinforcing Western Canada and Medicine Hat growth.
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H. L. McLennan
Malden Elerator Co., Ltd
Canada
Winnipeg
Malden Elevator Coompany
James W. Robinson
Malden Elevator Company
Huckvale
Patricia Confectionery
Liberal Committee
Robinson
Bishop Fallon Admitted To Toronto General Hospital
Right Rev Bishop Michael Francis Fallon of London Ontario, a leading Canadian prelate, is a patient in Toronto General Hospital. In failing health for some time, he delayed treatment until Saturday but continues his duties as bishop in his 61st year and since 1909.
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Toronto
Michael Francis Fallon
London
Ont
Canada
General
Alberta Mine Owners Tax Appeal Before Supreme Court
The Crown versus Caledonian Collieries appeal was heard by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Judgment was reserved on whether Alberta 1923 Mine Owners Tax Act exceeded provincial power by imposing indirect taxation.
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London
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Alberta
Regina Ku Klux organizer freed on theft charge
Magistrate Heffern an dismissed the charge against Tush F. Emmons former Ku Klux Klan organizer in Saskatchewan claiming he had taken funds but presenting contracts and receipts. Emmons said he collected about twenty thousand dollars in nine months with substantial commissions. He left for the United States in September 1927 and named Lewis Beott as the issuer of a warrant. Scott was allegedly accountable to headquarters in Toronto for the funds.
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KU Klux
Regina
Sask
Heffernan
Tush F
Pat
Emmons
Ku Elite Klan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewatah
Flood danger ends as rivers recede in Laurentians
Montreal May 7 It is believed danger of further flood damage is over as swollen rivers in the Laurentian mountains recede. The weekend rise damaged the Labelle and St Jovite area washing away five highway bridges and the electric power plant at St Jovite valued at 430000.
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Montreal
Laurentian Mountains
Labelle
St. Jovite
Prince Carol Wished to Fly to Roumania
London May 7 The Press Aviation reports two Imperial airway machines were chartered to carry Prince Carol to Roumania. British authorities halted the flight saying Carol lacks valid papers to land in Roumania.
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London
Press Aviation
Imperial Airway
Ostensiby
Prince Carol
Roumania
Press Association
Carol
April Librarian's Report Accounts for 5222 Books Issued
The report shows 5 222 books issued in April with 3 669 fiction 1 133 juvenile and 420 non fiction. Revenue from fines and sales totals 1 95 and 11 80 respectively. 118 membership cards issued 86 books repaired and donations included 15 books from Mr J J Davis and a picture from Mr TAegle with board thanks.
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theeLibrarian
J. J. Davis
T'Aegle
Drownings Reported in Kuban and St Lawrence Rivers
Twenty two children drowned when a box capsized on the Kuban River with twelve bodies recovered. In Montreal two men died and a third escaped after a boat capsized in the St Lawrence while fighting for a larger catch. Victims named include Arthur Plante, 50, and Alfred Johain, 28, both of Montreal.
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Mort ST
Kuban
Caucasus
Sea of Azay
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Arthur, Plante
Alfred Johain
Peasants Demand Government Resignation in Romania
In Albaiulia 200,000 peasants and workers pressed for a government change. The Regency rejected the demand presented by Julio Manu and Bratiano leaders, signaling possible passive resistance and tax refusal. A march toward Bucharest began as leaders urged action.
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Bucharest
Albajulia
oftVintela Bratiano
Julio Manu
Peasants Party
Alba Iulia
Vancouver Police Chief and Sergeant Suspended
Vancouver authorities move to suspend Chief H W Lange and Detective Sergeant George McLaughlin, head of the morality squad, pending council action on a Lennie commission recommendation. The probe continues with sessions adjourned until Tuesday and a council vote expected tonight. McLaughlin joined the force in 1911 after leaving Winnipeg.
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Vancouver
B.C
H. W. Lange
George McLauthlin
G. G. McGeer
Councellor
T. W. Fletcher
Police Commission
Lennie
Sergt. McLaughlin
Winnipeg
Mayer L. J. Taylor
J. A. Garbutt
Four Missing After Dredge Sunk Near Staten Island
The 2600 ton government dredge Navasiuk with 47 crew was rammed and sunk about four o'clock this morning off Cliffton Staten Island by the Cunarder Coronta inbound. Four men reported missing.
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New York
Cilffton
Staten Island
Coronta
Prominent FLKS Member Shot by Coast Guardsmen
In Buffalo Western New York two coast guardmen are jailed on charges of shooting J. O. Hanson, Niagara Falls Lodge secretary. Hanson is hospitalized with severe head injuries after a shot shattered his right eye. guardsmen Gisna Jennins and Christ Dew were confined at Fort Niagara while authorities decide action.
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Buffalo
New York
Coast
Miagara
Hansen
Falls
Leviston
Lbston Hill
Hanson
Que
Elks
Jennins
Bremen monoplane crew to visit Montreal and Quebec
The Bremen aerial tour crew from New York will visit Montreal and Quebec aboard the F218 sister ship of the trans Atlantic axe. The announcement came today.
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New York
Bremen
Montreal
Quebec
Japan Seeks Shantung Control and Sino Conflict Moves
Shanghai and Peking reports describe Japan proposing to hold Shantung Province and its railways, deploy corps to Tsingtao, and direct a 13 000 man Shantung expedition. Anti Japanese demonstrations in Shanghai kill 13 with 28 missing, while broader Chinese mobilizations threaten economic retaliation and self defense.
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Tokio
Max
Japan
Shantung
Nagoya
Tsingtao
Shangtung
Shanghai
Tsiwan
War Office
Change
Tso-Lim
Chang Tso-Lim
Curtis
Chang
Nanking
China
Tsinar
Chiani Kwai-Shek
Nationalis’ Army
Kuomin
Sunday
Shangtung Province
Mas
Chinan
Chamber of Commerce
Students’ Union
Peking
Prairie wheat planting advances across western Canada
May 7 reports from Lethbridge and districts show spring wheat about 50 percent planted across western Canada with Central and Northern Alberta ahead of 1927 pacing while Saskatchewan shows 10 to 75 percent progress. Strong weekend winds caused soil drift in Southern Manitoba as conditions vary by region.
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Westertt
Inf
Daghten
Martigba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Cain Ig
Prairies
Lethbridge
the Herald
Tos Lay
Ge la
Accidentally Shot Strathmore Youth With Rifle
May 7 Strathmore A young man named Ellery employed by W G Knyvett near Strathgrove was accidentally shot through the left arm while handling a rifle. The bullet barely missed Mrs Knyvett's daughter and lodged near the barn. Dr J W Gifter treated the injury and the boy returned to Calgary with his parents. no complications are anticipated.
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Strathmore
Ellery
W. G. Knyvett
Strathgrove
Calgary
Crop prospects in Western Provinces improve with favorable weather
A Canadian Pacific Railway agricultural bulletin reports good soil moisture and strong seeding progress across the Western Provinces. Farmers work crews on stubble land and nearly all wheat sown, with Manitoba noting excellent weather all week and high activity expected if conditions hold. Continued coverage on page a.
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Man
Agricultur
Department of the Canadian Pacific Alway
Alberta
Manitoba
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