President Tells Newsmen on Wagner Bill for Labor Board
May 26 Toledo reports militiamen tightening lines around riot zones at the Electric Auto-lite plant as arson arrests surface. President Roosevelt said the pending Wagner bill would aid clear procedure in labor disputes while clashes and casualties rise in Toledo and Minneapolis strike actions.
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Wagner
Toledo
Fankly
Memace
Meyer
A. F. Gartz
Uickly
National Labor Board
Minneapolis
Floyd Olson
Washington
William Keen
American Federation of Labor
M. F. Tighe
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and’ Tin ‘Workers
Canada Leader Denounces Drift Policy At League
Ottawa May 26 Prime Minister Bennett told the National Society in Canada that Britain has not drifted since the war and urged a League of Amity to preserve Empire peace. Escott Reed urged Canada to influence its own government and questioned the League of Nations for not addressing root causes and for aligning with powerful states.
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Ottawa
R. B. Bennett
League of National Society
Canada
League of Amity
United States
Society
Escott Reed
Canadian Institute of International Affairs
Reid
Great Britain
France
League
League of Nations
Japan
Germany
Italy
McRae
A. D. McRae
U. S
M. Reid
Republic
Bennett
Reig
British Amateur Champion Little Triumphs Over Wallace
Law son Little won the British Amateur Championship final against James Wallace, defeating the Scottish carpenter 14 and 13 in the 36-hole final. He led by 12 holes in the morning with a sensational 66, then closed out the match at the 28th hole, finishing three under par for five afternoon holes and eight under overall.
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Pabst Wick
Law
Son Little
San Francisco
MacDonald Smth
F. Blackwell
Fallace
Nevedi
Ottawa jail escape attempt ends with guard injures
May 1 Ottawa reports 85 Alphonse Plante and Camille Pichi held in Nicholas Street jail after a two man escape attempt. Michael O Grady, 44, is hospitalized with severe head injuries after being struck by an iron strap.
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Ottawa
Alphonse Plante
Camille
Pichi
Nicholas Street
Dre
Michael O'Grady
Plante
Natural Justice Basis in Saskatchewan Settlement Case
Ottawa May 26 The royal commission on Saskatchewan border disputes will use natural justice as the basis for compensation in the 161.63 million dollar claims suit against the Dominion over federal resource administration from 1905 to 1930. Saskatchewan’s total claims reach 161 629 751 dollars with 36 089 805 already paid creditable against the Dominion leaving a net claim of 125 539 946 dollars. The Dominion counter claims could cut any award to a fraction if allowed.
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Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Dysart
Royal Commission
Dominion
Slaying of Two Police Officers in British Columbia Sparks Inquiry
In Merritt British Columbia May 25 four Indians are held for investigation into the stabbing deaths of Provincial Police Constable Percy Carr and Dominion Indian Department Constable Frank H Gisborne after a tense pursuit at Canford Reserve. Blood stained gear and a four foot yoke were found along the route and the car tracks indicate a fierce struggle near the reserve.
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Merritt
Enos Joseph
Konne N Georg Indian
Cantor Reserve
Columbia Ie Jal
Percy Carr
Goristani Gisborhe
Yoho Shirra
A Merritt
B.C
Canford
Canfordan Reserve
British Columbia
Garr
Dominion Indian“ Department
Frank “H. Gisborne
Police Express
Indian Reserve
John Shirras
Gisborne
Bride to Be Killed as Farmer Slays Three in May Wedding
Ramsey Newfoundland May 26. Enraged by a proposal for his housekeeper’s daughter the 69 year old Thomas Hayes shot and killed the bride to be Rosie Harris 17 and her mother Mrs Myrtle Harris 40 and William Roberts 60 before taking his own life. Henry Spires, to have married Rosie Harris today at Vandalia, escaped by ducking behind his automobile.
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Ramsey
Thomas’ Hayes
Hayes
Rosie ‘Harris
Myrtle Harris
William’ Roberts
Henry Spires
Rosie’ Harris
Vandalia
Thelma Stampede Planned for June 27
A definite announcement states the annual Thelma Stampede will be held Wednesday June 27. A large program is planned with old favorites and several new rides to refresh the event, with Harry Faulkner in general charge of arrangements.
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Harry“ Faulkner
Body of Adams Found After Kidnapping Mistake
Police report John L Adams found dead today in a tank south of Gribesbeck near his home. A bullet hole was in the temple, and authorities say he was kidnapped by mistake.
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John.l.,adams
Grbesbeck
Bomb shatters windows at Spanount Congregational Church
Reports from Belfast dated May 26 say a bomb hurled into Spanount Congregational Church damaged windows but caused only slight harm. The rest of the entry covers Belgium debt payments, a toddler survivor in Edmonton, and a Kingston prison death with inmate disturbances.
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Belfast
Spanount Congregational
Community notices and local visits in Redcliff
Miss Phyllis Sanderson resumes duties at Medicine Hat general hospital after a three week home vacation. Agnes Blair of Bellevue Alberta visits Redcliff with Mr. and Mrs. J. Hope. Mrs. W King and children travel to Crossfield Alberta to visit Mrs. King’s mother Mrs. Mason. Mrs. Wilfrid Cox of Calgary visits her parents Mr and Mrs J. Podesta. Mrs. I M Trembath returns from Trail British Columbia with her parents visiting here briefly. Birth announced for S. ee Qn family on Wednesday May 23 6 ORE a son. Women’s Missionary Society of Gordon Memorial church celebrating tenth birthday May 31 at 3 pm with quilt blocks fundraiser. Mrs. J F Soukup returns from Medicine Hat hospital and recovers well from operation. Rev R E Pow and daughter Miss Margaret depart for Edmonton for United Church provincial conference. Cadet inspection set on school grounds next Wednesday 9 30 to 11 am Major Miller attends. A sixteen boy team to defend the Army and Navy Veterans trophy led by Keith Ellis includes Robert Buchholz Jim Lowens Jack Brydle Curtiss Buchholz Richard Rose Reggie Rose Oswald Sween Helmer Raidstead Robert Pow George Ballantyne Eddie Harris John Garrecht Elmer Con Continued on Page Five.
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Phyllis Sanderson
Hat’ General Hospital
Agnes Blair
Bellevue
Alta
J. Hope
W. King
Crossfield
Alto
Gordon Memorial Church
All Ladies of
Redcliff
J. F. Soukup
Medicine Hat
R. E. Pow
Margaret
Edmonton
The
United Church
Miller
Army
Navy
Keith Ellis
Robert’ Buchholz
Jim Lowens
Jack ‘Brydle
Curtiss
Buchholz
Richard Rose
Reggie Rose
Oswald Sween
Helmér Raidstead
Robert Pow
George Ballantyne
Eddie Harris
John Garrecht
Elmer Con
Improvement Shown By Railways in Canada Report
Montreal May 25 The Canadian Pacific Railway weekly gross earnings for May 21 reached 2 356 000 up from 1 940 000 a year ago an increase of 416 000 The Canadian National Railways four month 1934 net revenue rose 5 729 296 over the same period last year operating revenues climbed to 50 818 446 while operating expenses advanced to 49 242 233
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Montreal
Canadian” Pacific
C.N.R
National Railways
Grasshopper campaign in Saskatchewan gains cross-border support
Ottawa reports a united drive by federal officials and prairie farmers with provincial and Dominion governments to fight grasshoppers. Officials say a large grant to Saskatchewan will aid ongoing efforts, while former Agriculture Minister Motherwell criticizes federal inaction and cites U.S. funding of 2 million dollars for similar work. Prime Minister Bennett demands withdrawal of the remark.
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Ottawa
United States
Canada
Saskatchewan
Manitou
Jonert
Weir
House of Commons
W. Re
Motherwell
SadSkatchewan
United ‘States
B. Bennett
Orwell
Bennett
Ithe
Calgary Barrister Sentenced to Five Years for Theft
E G Pascod K C a pioneer Calgary barrister was sentenced to five years at Prince Albert penitentiary on a theft charge involving 5800 dollars from the David Kemp estate. The 65 year old, who had been undergoing treatment, faced trial.
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Calgary
E.G. Pascod
K.C
Prince Albert
David Kemp
Tal
Tax on Silver Speculators Remains in Bill
Secretary Morgenthau urged Congress to keep the 50 percent profits tax on silver speculators in the new bill. He argued speculators who bought after May 15, 1934 should pay half their profits to the government if prices rise. Morgenthau estimated the levy could yield about 25 million dollars but could not guarantee an annual amount.
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Washington
Congress
Henry — Morgenthau
The
Treasury
House
Ways and Means
Morgenthau
Saskatchewan Sets Education Drive on Soil Dusting Control
Regina May 26. Saskatchewan will not pass new soil drifting legislation this year. Government and University of Saskatchewan officials will launch an immediate education campaign for farmers on soil drifting control with municipal councils in affected areas. The plan aims to prepare rural councils for June meetings and 1934 summer fallow action. The conference favor the summer fallow method and promoting cover soil to hold winter soil.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Iti
Wester
Fragmentary note on 18-nation cooperation effort
A partial fragment mentions a group of 18 named countries including Norway Spain Switzerland and Canada taking part in a cooperation initiative. The text is unclear on the exact scope and participants.
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Participa Lowing
Norway
Spain
Switzerland
United
Canada
Haganni
Dawes Loans and Germany Seek Trade Deals in Six Month Period
The Herald reports a six month plan linked to Dawes and Young loans with Germany aiming to use the period to negotiate with creditor nations. The goal is to obtain concessions on trade agreements and secure easier access to raw materials for German industries through increased purchases of merchandise. Local wheat prices are noted, with May at 73% and July at 3% on a street market listing.
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London
Ae i Dawes
Germany
De Valera Seeks Irish Freedom and Republic Preference
Dublin May 26 President Eamon de Valera proclaimed Ireland’s right to absolute freedom and said most Irish favor a republic. He argued the Free State has not declared a republic due to a desire to avoid a new civil war, and urged withdrawal of hostile threats as Britain debates a bill to abolish the Senate.
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Dublin
Ireland
Eamon de Valera
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Strengthen Labor Board
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Senate
Leagt of Nations
Wallace
Hunt
Yg Police
Nicola River
Pe -To-Be
Girl
Thelma
Brussels
Belgium
Irene’ Jones
Kingston
Sam Behan
Kingston Penitentiary
C.P.R
O.N.R. Systems
Pascod
Sask
Will
London Daily Herald
Ain
Britain
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