Alberta Tar Sands Gasoline Breakthrough Announced
Dr. E H Boomer and Dr Clark of the University of Alberta disclosed a method using abundant Alberta natural gas to hydrogenate tar sands to a light oil that cracks into gasoline. A semi commercial plant already operates and officials expect Western Canada to become a gasoline producer reducing waste and boosting markets in Eastern Canada through large scale production.
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Ottawa
Alberta
E. H. Boomer
University of Alberta
National Research Council
Boomer
Lark
Canada
Lutis
Clark
Boorner
Soa
Western Canada
H. M. Tory
Tory
Working Conditions in Steel Industry Discussed in Commons
Ottawa May 26 The House of Commons planned discussion on methods to establish a shorter work day and higher wages for iron and steel workers as part of tariff schedule debates. J Woodsworth pressed for conditions linking concessions to better hours and pay, with Bennet and others weighing political risks. Dunning warned such ties would create national chaos.
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House of Commons
Ottawa
Woodsworth
Labor
Winnipeg North Centre
Winnipeg
R. &. Bennett
Bennet
C. A. Dunning
Bennett
British Empire Steel Corporation
Cape Breton
Thomas Cantley
Con
Pictou
Nova Scotia Steel Company
A. A. Heaps
E. J. Garland
U.F.A
Bow River
House
Dunning
Finlay McDonald
Cape Breton South
Chicago Killers Take Rival For A Short Ride
Chicago May 26 Peter Flescia was shot to death after a curtained car ride with a gang. Police say the quarrel arose from disputes with alcohol peddlers and a macaroni business dispute may have sparked the assassination.
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Chicago
Peter Fleccia
West Grand Avenue
Flescia
Klux Klan tar and feather attack shocks Lacombe Alberta
Edmonton to Lacombe reports say Ralph Mowbray and Walter Butlin face assault charges after a Klu Klux Klan style kidnapping of Lacombe blacksmith Fred Doberstein. Bail hearing set. preliminary inquiry planned in Lacombe and Red Deer as police investigate other suspects. Doberstein describes the assault and fear in the district following the incident near Blackfalds Alberta.
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Edmonton
Ralph Mowbray
Walter Butlin
Fred Doberstein
Lacombe
H. G. Scott
Womonton
Alberts
Tred Oberstein
Lincombe
Jonely Woods
Blackfalds
Albera
Red Deer
Doherstein
A.P.P
Klux Klan
Onng
Doberstein
Adian
Dobberstein
Alberta
Amen
Deberntein
Innisfail
Cameron
R Deer Police
Alberta Crop Report Notes Weather Impacts and Planting Progress
The report covers the first week of the fortnight with clear weather and higher temperatures, plus local rains in the south and east. A May 20 wind damaged crops on summer fallow from Olds to Lacombe, Edmonton saw rain and snow, moisture improves feeds, frost harmed trees but spared most field crops, and sowing progresses with wheat 100 percent above ground, oats and barley near complete, sugar beets expanding, and weed pressures noted as early sown fields grow well.
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Provinee
Olds
Lacombe
Edmonton
Peace River
Former Primate of England Dies at 82
London mourns Lord Davidson the Most Rev Randall Davidson former Archbishop of Canterbury who steered the Church through difficult years He died in Chelsea at 82 after weeks of illness His wife Mary Davidson announces his passing and Blessing to successor Gordon Lang with the line May God give you judgment.
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London
Lord Davidson
Ranasl Thomas Davidson
Church of England
Canterbury
Chelsea
Davidecn
Andy Davidson
Baptist Church
Archbishop Tait
Randall Davidson
Gordon Cosmo Lang
Graf Zeppelin moored in Pernambuco for North America flight
The Graf Zeppelin arrived in Pernambuco on May 26 at 9 10 am local time mooring to its mast as preparations begin for a flight to North America. In Australia Western Australia begins secession campaign with a public meeting led by Premier Bill Carter of the Labor Government in power since 1924.
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Pernambuco
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
North America
Australia
Parthj
Western Australia
Commonwealth of Australia
Billp
Caren Heagl
Labor Governi Nt
Winnipeg Doctor Dies After Street Car Injuries
Winnipeg May 26. Dr. A Seguin aged 55 died in hospital after four days of unconsciousness from injuries when struck by a street car on Victoria Day.
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Winnipeg
Dor. A. Seguin
Victoria Day
Parliament Doings in Ottawa Grain Act and Tax Measures
Ottawa May 26 Parliament in the House of Commons takes up the Grain Act along with Government registration. Senate did not sit Saturday. Senate amendments to Government bills approved. Budget resolutions on Income Tax amendments and special War Revenue Act amendments addressed. Estimates for Public Works and Labor departments approved.
Four Die in Gunbattle at Arkansas Carnival
Gunmen tied to liquor running factions clashed at an outdoor carnival in Arkansas on May 26. Police say four men opened fire. Police Chief W R Adam fired back to stop the battle. Three of the gunmen, Iro Blackie Williams 21 Walter Hobs 30 and George Laudermilk 35, were killed and a fourth member wounded. Eight bystanders were wounded in the crossfire.
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el Panto
Arkansas
W. R. Adam
Iro “Blackie” Williams
Walter Hobs
George Laudermilk
Navy Reduction Treaty Passed by Commons
The Canadian House of Commons approved the International Treaty for the Limitation and Reduction of Naval Armaments. Minister of National Defence J. L. Ralston, Canada's chief representative at the London Conference, reviewed proceedings and terms. Prime Minister Mackenzie King moved to send the treaty to the Senate for ratification.
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Ottana
House of Commons
J. L. Ralston
National Defence
Canada
Mackensie King
Senate
Seaplane Makes Waterfront Stop Near Ice Houses
A Curtis Robin seaplane piloted by C. W. Garden of Kaslo B.C. landed on the river Saturday night about 6 30 took on fuel and oil and departed for Winnipeg. A large crowd gathered at the Finlay bridge as it tied up near the ice houses for an overnight visit.
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C. W. Garden
Kaslo
8.C
Winnipeg
Finlay Bridge
Prairie crop report signals strong wheat yields despite frosts
CAN PAC RAILWAY CROP REPORT notes minimal damage from frosts across the prairies. Wheat and barley plantings are substantial with strong germination. moisture in Edmonton area aids growth. Northern Alberta reports heavy snow but warm weather helps greens. cutworms appear in Blackfalds. Livestock conditions favorable with light market receipts and ongoing summer fallowing.
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Edmonton
Blackfalds
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Peace River
Five Members of Family Dead in Oshawa Auto Crash
May 26. Five persons died when a car returning to Hatfielden Ontario after a family gathering crashed near Goprourds two miles east. The victims included a mother and three children, two 19 months and five years, with James surviving in his mother's arms. The father and others perished in the crash.
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Oshawa
Miles
Hatriliten
Stonge
James
Bobby
Eybert
Gasoline Fire at Brandon Camp Ends in Injuries
A gasoline fire at a California tourist camp injured two adults and three children. Mr and Mrs Williamson and their three young children aged 3 and 4 were in a tent while the parents prepared a meal. The mother is hospitalized in shock. the father, both hands burned, and two other children plus a maid slept in the auto nearby.
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Brandon
Man
Joey
Ageda Lameon
Joseph
We Angelas
Calif
Burgas
Williamsons
Childesh
Eleo
Atlent
Riot toll rises as police crackdown spreads across cities
May 26 reports from Simla Delhi Bombay and Rangoon describe rioting and police actions. D B Murphy, assistant superintendent of police, was killed in a riot at Gutargharsi village near Mardan. Dozens injured as clashes disrupt cloth mills and trains amid propaganda and unrest. Local authorities detain volunteers and deploy civil and military patrols to restore order.
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Simla
India
D.B. Murphy
Gutargharsi
Mardan
Peshawar
North Western Frontier District
Delhi
Bombay
Ahmadabad
Dharseana
Bare Jadi
Untadi
Dharsaana
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Wedgwood Benn
Iridia
Alta. Govt
England
Graf Coming
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Vancouver
Victoria
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Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
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Fair
Moose Jaw
CAN. Pac. Railway Crop Report
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