United States Reiterates Nonparticipation at European Arms Talks
In Geneva on May 29 1929 Norman Davis ambassador at large reaffirmed U S policy of not joining European sanctions or enforcement in the disarmament talks while backing naval reductions and arms sale regulation. Delegates filled the hall as other officials urged successful completion of negotiations.
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Geneva
United States
Norman Davis
Davis
Europe
U.S
Germany
Tottering
Louis Barthou
Associated Press
Reich
Argentina threatens to break world wheat export quota
The Daily Telegraph reports Argentina demands one third of the world wheat export quota, rejecting terms offered by Canada, Australia and the United States. The London agreement allows 560 million bushels for the crop year and 15 percent production restraint by the big four.
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London
Telegraph
Wheat Advisory Commission
Commission
Canada
Australia
U.S
Argentina
Daily Telegraph
the Telegraph
United States
Eeee
Empire's Task Is Not Done
London May 28. David Lloyd George declares in a speech that only the British Empire can save civilization from a greater catastrophe than World War I. He asserts Britain has the might resources influence and achievement to urge peace and serve mankind, saying the empire’s task is just beginning.
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London
David Lloyd. George
Great Britain
Cre
Surrey
Shewgrizzly Welshman
Prairie provinces face extremely serious crop situation
Ottawa on May 29 reports the Dominion Bureau of Statistics says a crop emergency exists across the prairie provinces. The assessment relies on telegraphic updates from 40 correspondents in the three provinces.
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Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Rainfall Eases Threat Of Bush Fires Across Regions
Manitoba forestry crews fight new bush fire in eastern Manitoba after quelling four over the weekend. In Minnesota blazes roar across thousands of acres amid drought with records set in Mitchell and Bismarck while North Dakota's Pipestone reports 99 degrees. Ontario and Quebec suffer widespread fires with property losses near Aldermack and Amos and alarms at the Pandora mine as amid twenty fires are seen by observers.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Forestry Service
Minnesota
Paul
Mercury
Mitchell
Bismarck
N.D
Pipestone
Minn
J. G.hoyt
Dakota
Quebec
Ontario
Riviereth
Aldermack Mines
Rouyn
Arntfield Village
Temiskaming
Amos, Que
Cadillac Township
Bourlamaque
Admits Story Of Addiction Ends Kidnap Plot Hoax
Hollywood police arrest 24 year old Col um McConaster after Irish actress Maureen O'Sullivan reports a man claimed she would be abducted. Officials say McConaster confessed the tale was a ruse to gain a reward for information. The incident followed a reported kidnapping threat and ended with his arrest in Hollywood.
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McConaster
Maureen O'Sullivan
Hollywood
Calif
Colum McConaster
Britain may pay war debt June 15 if united with US talks
London officials say Britain would consider a token payment on June 15 to enable a conference with the United States on a final settlement of war debts. If Roosevelt shows such a token would not avert default, Britain would not pay at all.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Roosevelt
Colombo Odds Move In Derby Call-Over at Epsom
London May 28 Loard Clane ly's unbeaten colt Colombo opened at 7 to 4 in the Derby call-over at Epsom, one week before the race. The Derby favorite remained at the shortest odds in many years, slightly lower than last week.
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London
Intensive Man Hunt in Sussex Downs Seeks Wounded Constable
Police scour the Sussex Downs in one of England's most intensive manhunts for the gunman who shot and seriously wounded Worthing constable Jex during a robbery stakeout. Brighton, Sussex police join, with Scotland Yard flying squads operating near London as cars on the London Worthing road are checked.
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London
Sussex Downs
England
Worthing
Jex
Brighton
Sussex
Scotland Yard
London and
Machine Keeps Aged Man Alive
A 68 year old Englishman was kept alive for two years by a home made artificial breathing machine, setting a record for such treatment. The apparatus used city water pressure to operate a bellows and a chest bag, allowing limited movement and speech.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
Audet Leads Canadian Historical Society for Year
F. J. Audet of Ottawa heads the Canadian Historical Society for the coming year, guiding activities and initiatives for the national organization.
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F. J. Audet
Ottawa
Canadian Historical Society
Stoltze Elected District Governor by Unanimous Vote
Rotarians from the Great Lakes Foothills district conference in Alberta concluded two days of sessions. N.S. Stoltze, nominated by Earl Elgenhauer of Lethbridge, was elected district governor unanimously with Albert Outten of Saskatoon and William Church of Medicine Hat as runners up.
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Winnipeg
Norris
Stoltz
Leth. Bridge
Alberta
Ernor
Great Lakes
Foothills
Stoltze
Earl Elgenhauer
Lethbridge
Albert Outten
Saskatoon
William Church
Medicine Hat
Kaye Don Escapes Serious Injury In Car Crash
May 29 in Douglas Isle of Man. Kaye Don, famed British sportsman, escaped serious injury when his racing car overturned during a midnight practice run on a country road. His mechanic Taylor was fatally injured in the accident.
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Douglas
Isle
Man
Bench Warrant Issued for J Maloney in Canada
Edmonton May 29 bench warrant issued for J Maloney former Ku Klux Klan leader who failed to appear in Supreme Court to answer a charge of conversion. Justice Tweedie noted Maloney was in Calgary hospital after reopening an old operation wound while cranking his auto.
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Edmonton
J. J. Maloney
Supreme Court
Te €Turer
Justice Tweedie
Maloney
Calgary
Strike Breakdowns End Toledo Auto Walkout Talks
Negotiations to end Toledo Ohio's automotive strike collapsed after 24 hours of talks. Federal mediator Charles P Taft blamed three manufacturing firms for the impasse as they refused to suspend operations or briefly recall striking workers pending arbitration.
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Polio
Ohio
Toledo
Charles P. Taft
Taft
Gulls Stricken by Mysterious Malady at Stobart Lake
Calgary May 29 The strange malady that killed thousands of wild fowl at Stobart Lake last fall has returned this year. The lake near Gleichen about 40 miles southeast of Calgary reports gulls dying by the thousands in the last days. Ottawa and Edmonton authorities have been notified.
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Calgary
Stobart
Gleichen
Ottawa
Edmonton
Partly Burned Body Found in Sacramento Garage
Miss Virginia Johnson daughter of State Treasurer Charles G Johnson was found dead in a Sacramento garage. Her body was partly burned and identified by her uncle J A Johnson. dentist Dr George Fitzpatrick also identified her from dental work. Police were unsure whether death was murder or suicide.
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Sacramento
Calif
Virginia Johnson
Charles
G. Johnson
J. A. Johnson
San Francisco
George Fitpatrick
Open Warfare In Relief Strike Today
Edmonton May 29 Open warfare erupted as more than 700 police and pickets charged into a city potato patch area where six workers were rushed. Two workers were injured one badly and several strikers were knocked down as arrests were made including twenty eight new pickets and one woman.
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Edmonton
Market Bill Advances After Heated Commons Debate
Ottawa reports the government marketing bill passed through committee last night with third reading delayed for reprints of amendments. Since its late March introduction the measure has sparked acrimonious exchanges and repeated attacks during every session.
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Ottawa
House of
Wheat market opens with July futures at 1.00
Reports from Minneapolis grain market show July wheat futures posted at the opening around 1.00 as traders cheer. The scene recalls activity last July with similar price levels and broad interest from merchants.
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Minneapolis
Alberta Mayors Meet Incoming Premier on Relief Plans
Edmonton report says Mayors of Alberta cities will meet Premier Brownlee in Calgary on Thursday to discuss unemployment relief and food allowance schedules. The premier promises a final policy announcement after the talks.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Rownlee
Calgary
Brownlee
Gunmen Attack Embassy Transport in Havana
In Havana on May 29 terrorists followed up an assault on the embassy residence by stopping the First Secretary of the Embassy’s car. They forced the chauffeur Char Taylor to the curb and struck the windshield as one gunman warned this is your last trip to town and don’t drive Matthews’ car anymore.
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Havana
United States
Jefferson
Caffery
Matthews
Char. Taylor
Washington
Sp. Sayiing
Canada and United States urge strict opium trade controls
Geneva reports that Canada and the United States joined in urging advisory committees to tighten oversight on countries authorized to export and import opium at the committee's session yesterday.
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Geneva
Canada
United States
Steslan
British Columbia police pursue new theory in Indian Department deaths
Police in Merritt BC explore a revised account of the killings of Indian Department constable Frank Gisborne and Provincial Constable Percy Carr on the Canford Indians Reserve. They now believe Gisborne was killed first and that both officers died Wednesday night while investigating the stabbing of Enos George’s wife, with inquest proceedings set for June 5 and two suspects remanded.
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B.C
British Columbia
Indian Department
Frank Gisborne
Percy Carr
WiJi
Canford
Eines- George
Gisborne
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