Baldwin Accepts Premiership Offered by King George V
London May 22 Stanley Baldwin is the new prime minister after accepting the premiership offered by King George V. Baldwin drove to Buckingham Palace after lunch as Conservative leaders named Sir Robert Horne to succeed him as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Bonar Law reports a good night and no further bulletins will be issued. Andrew Bonar Law writes that he intends to remain in the House of Commons for Glasgow Central, though attendance this session is unlikely.
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Negotiations in Tien Tsin Reach Deadlock Over Captives
Reports from Tsao Chwang confirm a total stalemate in Pekin government talks to free foreigners held by bandits in a Shantung mountain stronghold. Captives suffer terrible conditions and messages show limited verification as captives' movements remain unclear while authorities hold firm on troop withdrawal.
Cure for Cancer Discovered Says Danl E Houhey
New York May 22 an apparent cure for cancer using colloidal lead solution is claimed by Dr Houghey of Concordia Kansas who cites Prof Bell of Liverpool University after 18 years of work. He says Bell treated over 60 cases last year with no recurrence but the cure is not yet public as Bell remains reticent and wants more cases.
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Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet Friday at Cecil Hotel
The semi monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce directors will be held at the Cecil Hotel on Friday May 26 due to Thursday being a public holiday. Benjamin Ropers 86 former governor and first commissioner of agriculture for Prince Edward Island died in Charlottetown.
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Cordon of Police Tightens Around North Bay
North Bay Ontario May 22 police hunt every rumor on the whereabouts of Leo Rogers the escaped desperado and slayer of Constable Lefevre. Authorities believe he remains in the North Bay district and may be sheltered by residents. Commissioner Victor Williams arrived and ordered a district wide cordon and house to house searches with occupants questioned.
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Branch line work contracts awarded for CP Railway
Winnnipeg May 22 contracts for grading fifty miles of the Tuffnell north-westerly branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway have been awarded to Rant Smith and Company and MWelon Nell Limited of Vancouver. A second contract for grading the Wymark easterly branch to W A Dutton of Winnipeg was also let, announced by J Coleman vice president in charge of western lines.
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Winnipeg
Bonfire Blazes Night Adjoining 514B Princess Avenue
Firemen were called at 11 50 last night to the rear of 514B Princess Avenue where a rubbish bonfire, thought out, flared up again with the wind. The fire caused no damage. Robert Weir, Liberal, is nominated in Grenfell for the Ontario elections.
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Armstrong post office case proceeds in criminal court
Edmonton judges hear witness accounts on missing money from the Merchants Bank parcels at the Armstrong post office. Clerk R Evans testifies he opened the vault with standard keys and saw Armstrong nearby remarking about the haul. Other clerks, bank messengers, and access to the vault are questioned as three parcels go missing.
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Three Premiers Inspect Export Steers At Manitoba Stockyards
A rare gathering at Manitoba stockyards features Premier Bracken of Manitoba Premier Dunning of Saskatchewan and Premier Greenfield of Alberta inspecting a thousand export steers bound for British markets. Cooperative marketing methods accompany the cattle display with industry leaders C C Chipman G Rice Jones and Manitoba officials observed in the scene.
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Manitoba
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Grain Growers Guide
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Grain Growers
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City Council Debates Open Meetings Press Access
Ald Baran and colleagues clash over star chamber tactics and press access to committee of the whole as Mayor Huckvale outlines policy. Proposals discuss open meetings and minutes review with 386 residents opposing a six month 100 license fee for ice cream and soft drink peddlers.
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Stores Open Wednesday Amid Victoria Day Schedule
Stores will remain open all day on Wednesday due to Victoria Day. No weekly half-holiday this week as the holiday falls this week.
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Turks Blow Bridge Across Maritza River
Athens reports Turkish troops detonated the bridge over the Maritza river linking Adrianople and Karagani ch. The destruction caused widespread consternation in the city on May 22.
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Frost damages grape crop in Michigan
Lawton Michigan May 22 Frost and cold winds have damaged Southwestern Michigan grape crops. Growers report losses to the grape juice factories and frit associations with estimates ranging from 30 to 50 percent of this year’s crop likely destroyed, totaling millions of dollars.
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Adelard Delorme Ordered to Montreal in Murder Case
Rev Adelard Delorme is moved to Montreal to stand trial for the alleged murder of his half-brother Raoul Wastad is also ordered to Montreal after a cabinet meeting. A medical report from the asylum head states Delorme is sane.
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United States cattle tariff blamed for losses to Canadian cattle trade
A Calgary based Western stock growers association letter to the tariff commission argues Moroney McKinmer tariff law costs Canadian cattle producers about 15 million dollars yearly. The American Farm Bureau Federation supports duty reduction on stocker and feeder cattle, contending the present U S duty harms both Canadian exports and the U S cattle industry.
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Earth Tremors Reported in Helena Montana
Two earth tremors were felt in Helena, Montana, on May 22, about one minute apart. The second shock was stronger, shaking even sturdy buildings, and the quakes appeared to roll from west to east.
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Snow slide buries Denver to Salt Lake tunnel workers
A snow slide descending the mountains near Corona and Dixie Lake on the Denver and Salt Lake railroad crushed the tunnel's west end yesterday killing four workmen and wounding two others. The disaster occurred between Corona and Dixie Lake, Col. as trains halted operations and rescue parties responded.
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Manitoba Free Press Crop Report Outlook For West
The Manitoba Free Press crop report notes warm light over the West with rain then warmth and sunshine through June. Wheat seeding is largely complete with 95 percent on the ground by May 19 and crops looking thrifty. Subsurface moisture is strong, and a warm rain and sun are expected to push the crop forward rapidly, reducing earlier seeding delays.
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Manitoba Free Press
Car Taken From Tee Block Third Street Recovered
A Ford car was stolen late last night from the Tee block on Third Street and found early this morning. The vehicle was undamaged though a little gas was used. Constable McLatosh fined Wilson for operating an auto without a license.
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Melbourne Sees Plentiful Rains Ease Drought Fears
Melbourne reports splendid rains across Victoria dissipating drought fears. The Australian weather shift boosts farming prospects and water reserves, signaling relief for the state.
Doctor to lecture on applied psychology at GWV A club
Dr J OMIT will lecture at the GWV A club rooms tonight and tomorrow evening at the same hour with a women’s meeting on Wednesday afternoon. The talk promises to explain Cove say techniques for wellness, business and social success. Mr Coombs will sing Italian Welsh Hebrew and English songs. They are registered at the Hotel Cecil.
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Chicago Society of Applied Psyvcrology
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Wheat Seeding Progress in Vauxhall District
In Vauxhall on May 22 most wheat has been seeded and about three quarters of coarse grains. Main canal water is flowing and some farmers irrigate alfalfa. The week was cold and wet with three frosts. precipitation reached .24 inches. At Belleville market citizens paid high prices for German marks from a salesman dealing in 10 mark notes, paying fifty cents per 1000 mark bills.
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