British Crown Prince Carol Asked to Leave Britain
London reports the Home Office formally requests Crown Prince Carol of Romania depart Britain and says the order is in force. Carol may travel to America while awaiting fate, amid Romania's political upheaval as Julin Maniu presses for the Bratiano government’s overthrow and rural unrest grows.
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Surrey
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Peasants’ Party
Alba Iulia
Settlers Trained for Farms To Reach Canadian West
A British youth party trained in Canadian farm methods in British Isles camps is due in Winnipeg tonight en route to prairie sites. The 1500 newcomers will be rushed to their destinations with minimal delay to take up land. Over 400 migrants arrived in Winnipeg last night, most from continental Europe.
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Winnipeg
British Isles
Prairies
Oilyre
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Road improvement planned between City and Redcliffe
Edmonton engineer Mr. Cummings from the Department of Public Works visited to discuss graveling the main highway between Medicine Hat and Redcliff. Mayor Worts showed support as a special council meeting planned to review the project with Cummings present.
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Viennese Man Dies Alone After Arrival in Montreal
Karl Schlager a 25 year old from Vienna is believed to have committed suicide on a mountain near Montreal two days after arriving from his homeland. He had been en route to Oakville Ontario to seek work and left no clue explaining his act.
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Canadian House debates naturalization act amendment
Ottawa May 7 The House of Commons discusses an amendment to the Naturalization Act to grant the secretary of state full discretion in issuing or denying naturalization papers. Parliamentarian Ferdinand Jinfret argues the change aligns with British Empire practice and shifts authority from court reviews to ministerial decision.
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Bennett
State of War Reported Between China Nationalists and Japan
Shanghai reports heavy fighting as Nationalist Chinese troops surround Japanese forces in Taiwan and in Shantung, with mediation discussions reportedly considered by the Nationalist government and telegrams noting American involvement and casualties.
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Shantung
Nagoya
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Tsinan-Fu
Chang Kai Shek
Chiang
British Aviator May Cross the Dominion
Captain Frank Courtney the British flyer plans a trans Atlantic flight via the Azores and may cross Canada to reach the Pacific coast before entering the United States. Major-General J H McBrien of the Aviation League of Canada proposes continuing the route across Canada with landings at Montreal Ottawa and other points to Vancouver via Winnipeg Churchill River Edmonton Thompson and Fraser Rivers.
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Frank Courtney
Azores
Canada
Pacific
United States
J. H. McBrien
Aviation League of Canada
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Montreal
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Churchill River
Edmonton
Thompson
Fraser Rivers
Bombing Hits Michigan Legislator’s Detroit Home
The home of Michigan State Legislator Robert J. Teagan in Detroit was bombed last night. The blast wrecked the house’s lower section and shattered windows on about a score of nearby homes, but no injuries were reported. Police have no motive yet.
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Michigan
Robert J. Teagan
Prairie Fire Ravages Sheep and Ranches in Bray Lake District
A prairie fire in the Bray Lake district reportedly destroyed about five hundred sheep on the Hackett ranch and threatened Fred Walker's buildings and corrals at Box Springs, narrowly avoided damage.
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Bray Lake District
Hackett Ranch
Fred Walker
Box Springs
Bullet Proof Car No Protection Against Detroit Bandits
S H Warden a former Londoner and son of T J Warden of London outfitted a bullet proof car for safety as a Detroit resident He was held up by bandits who took the car and 290 dollars in Detroit yesterday adding to the risk of his security efforts
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Deroit
Detroit
Train robbery suspect Willie Jackson found killed
Chicago police report Willie Jackson aged 28, sought by police and federal authorities as a suspect in the Evergreen Perk train robbery, was found shot beside a new automobile early today. Three members of the robbery gang are in custody awaiting action, and authorities believe Jackson was slain for not cooperating with the gang.
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Parliament Agenda and Passages in Ottawa May 8
Ottawa May 8 The Senate will sit today as the Commons again handles the Naturalization Bill. Yesterday the Senate debated the Government Bill for Ottawa improvement. The Commons gave third reading to the Canteen Fund Bill and spent much of the day on amendments to the Naturalization Act.
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Eighteen Missing in Sinking of Dredge Navesink
New York May 8. The list of missing in the collision that sank the government dredge Navesink off Staten Island stood at 18 as army engineers opened an inquiry. Some men were believed trapped below decks while others swept to sea by the tide.
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Board of Army Engineers
Tragic Drowning At Bridge Construction Near Winnipeg
A. Larmon, 22, drowned in the Winnipeg river near Pointe Du Bois as he fell from a bridge under construction. He battled to reach shore but sank before rescuers could reach him. body not recovered.
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Prorogation Not Yet Expected This Month
Ottawa reports prorogation not expected before month end. Premier King plans to move in the House for adjournment over Ascension Day May 17 and over Victoria Day.
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Victoria Day
Wheat inspections in Winnipeg report nine hundred cars
Winnipeg on May 8 records 900 total wheat cars inspected versus 300 in the previous year. Contract grades total 360 this year against 76 last year.
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Winnipeg
Pfotal
Wealthy Mine Owner Hawkins Dies in Saskatchewan
Estevan Sask May 7 Maurice J Hawkins wealthy mine owner of Bienfeit is dead at 61 He came to Western Canada twenty years ago from Wisconsin and pursued mining and power development in the Beinfait district Holdings valued over half a million dollars A daughter lives in Portland Oregon
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Sask
Maurice J. Hawkins
Bienfeit
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Western Canada
Wisconsin
Beinfait
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Portland
Oregon
Estimates Were Passed and Tax Rate Set at 38 Mills
The council approved the 38 mill tax rate unchanged from last year, allocating 15 mills to the city, 21.44 mills to public and separate school boards, 1% for supplementary revenue, and 4 mills to the public library. By laws on traffic and street parking were also passed, including parallel parking rules and bicycle reflector requirements.
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Coarse Grains Up as Market Awaits Reports
Winnipeg dealers report uncertain sentiment with mixed closes for coarse grains as the Chicago market steadies early declines. Traders await the U S winter crop report and Canada spring seeding update with rye leading gains and exporters remaining inactive.
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Chicago
Cago
United State
Rum Runners Assemble at Port Colborne End of Lake Erie
An extended rum running gathering forms at Port Colborne Ontario as bootleggers boost supply lines and vow to outpace U S coast guard patrols. The group claims Port Colborne will become their headquarters with operations extending from the Niagara River region.
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United States Coast Guard
Erie
Zleige Coast Guard
Vangiist
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Buffalo, Oo the Bootleggers Claim That Port’ Colborne
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Senate orders probe into commerce diversion to Canada
The Senate adopted Senator Walsh’s resolution directing an investigation into the causes of commerce diversion from the United States to Canadian ports. The May 8 action assigns the study to determine factors driving the shift and potential impacts on U.S. trade.
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United States
Senate
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Canteen Fund Divided Into Ten Provincial Allotments
Ottawa reports the Canteen Funds Act received third reading in the House of Commons. The fund, built from Canadian expeditionary forces during the war, will be divided into ten provincial allotments and Yukon Territory. Provincial boards supervise distribution for ex-members and dependents, with annual reporting on expenditures and balances.
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