Western Canada Rapidly Becoming Americanized Says BC Agent General
London reports F. C. Wade Agent General for British Columbia warns of empire population imbalance. He notes Australia and Canada have under three per square mile versus England and Wales at 618. Wade argues Western Canada risks Americanization from U.S. immigration, urging redistribution.
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London
F. CU. Wade
British Columbia
Ihe
Australia
Canada
England
Wales
Wade
Ile
United States
Unite States
Farm ers pick R J Manson for federal seat at West Edmonton
West Edmonton U F A convention in Tabor hall voted fifty three to forty one to nominate R J Manson Woodbend as federal candidate over George Bevington Winterburn. Farmers refuse to link with labor and vow to contest all three seats. Balloting dominated the sessions while recall rules were discussed.
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Edmonton
West Edmonton
Tabor Hall
R. J. Manson
Howat Suspension Keeps Kansas Miners Idle
Pittsburg Kan Oct 15 The administration of President Alexander H Howat of the Kansas mine workers suspended on order of John L Lewis president of the international union continued in office today and about 12 000 miners who quit work when Howat and August Dorcy union vice president were jailed for violating a criminal section of the industrial act remained idle
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Pittsburg
Kan
Alexander H. Howat
Kansas Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
International Union
Howat
August Dorcy
GWA Leaders Attend Dominion Convention In Bor Behar
Secretary Henderson of the G W V A and Captain Baker head to Bor Behar for the annual GWA convention starting Monday. Key issues include unemployment and uniting all soldier organizations in Canada. Steel corsets for police reported in New York as bulletproof armor is to be distributed in emergencies.
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Henderson
Capt. Baker
G.W.V.A
Dominion Command
G.W.V A
Baker
New York
Fess
Sexton John Gatheron Ends His Life in Concord Church Bell Tower
Concord New Hampshire October notes report John Gatheron sexton of the south Congregational church killed himself by hanging from the church bell rope yesterday.
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Concord
N. H
John Gatheron
South Congregational Church
Rumors Ablaze on Ludendorff Assassination
Paris reports spread that General Ludendorff was murdered in Germany. Officials said the rumors were vague and likely unfounded after Havas Agency inquiry at the German embassy. no confirmation from Berlin. circulating stories dismissed.
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Paris
Berlin
Can. Press
Ludendorff
Germany
Havas
Herve
Wandering baker found guilty of first degree murder
William A. Hightower was found guilty of the first degree murder of Father Patrick E. Hestin near Colma in early August. Jury recommends life imprisonment. Sentencing set for Saturday. defense plans to move for a new trial and appeal. Evidence tied to ransom demands and a body found at Salala beach.
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Redwood City
Cal
William A. Hightower
Patrick E. Hestin
Colma
William F. Herron
George H. Buck
Herron
Hightower
Machado
Fisher Heslin
Auust
St. Mary's Cathedral
San Francisco
Edward J. Hanna
Father Heslin
Salala Beach
Spaniards Recover and Bury 400 Morrocan War Dead
Madrid reports Spanish forces in Morocco collected the bodies of 400 Spanish soldiers slain by tribesmen after last August's defeat. The dead were buried at Zeeluan Naudor as inhabitants aided in the post battle occupation and pursued the routed Temy.
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Zeeluma
Nador
Madrid
Morocco
Zeeluan Naudor
Zeeluan
Temy
Trainman Gordon McMaster Fatally Shot While Hunting
Chapleau Ontario October fifteenth report that Gordon McMaster aged twenty three a C P R trainman of Chapleau was accidentally shot and killed yesterday while hunting. The incident occurred in the Chapleau area and authorities were notified. The deceased is survived by immediate family in the region.
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Chapleau
Ont
Gordon McMaster
C.P.R. Trainman
Canadian Banker Sees Europe Stabilizing Despite Debt Risks
London report quotes Sir John Aird of the Canadian Bank of Commerce on Continental recovery, Germany’s strong production, European debt concerns, and hopes that Washington conferences may ease financial turbulence. He notes German goods undercut Britain and urges U S debt considerations toward France Belgium and Italy. He travels home aboard the Aquitania.
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London
Sir John Aird
Canadian Bank of Commerce
France
Belgium
Germany
Charles Cambie
John
Sir John
Washington
United States
Italy
Great Britain
Britain
Canada
Aquitania
Fifth Avenue Church Hosts Celebrated Wild Duck Supper
Members and adherents enjoyed a large wild duck supper organized by the Fifth Avenue Church Ladies’ Aid with about two hundred attendees. Music from the High School orchestra and Medicine Hat Quartet complemented the evening as church leaders discussed future work and thanked organizers and contributors.
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Fifth Ave. Church
Fred Holmes
Medicine Hat
Messrs
Potter
Thompson
Caldwell and Yocum
Nelson Spencer
Cushman
BW. Souch
A. C. Farrell
T. R. Osborne
A. #. Andrews
Dieter
Fifth Avenue
RAM
WY. H @teown
SE J. Tweed
A. W. Lang
W. T. Grey
M. L. Moore
Amy Matks
Lish School
Frea Helmes
Grain in Store Increases at Elevators Canada Wide
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports for the week ending October 7 shows grain in store rising by 1,0 86 488 bushels across Canada elevators. Wheat totals 4,790,752 bushels, oats 762,502 and barley 12,434. Flax and rye decline by 167,611 and 140,095 bushels respectively.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bu
Canada
Adjournment in Murder Inquest of Jack Mountford
Drumheller October 15. Inquest into Jack Mountford s death near Munson was adjourned after Mrs. Heron and Mrs. Mountford sought cross examination of witnesses. Dr. Whittemore delayed proceedings to Monday pending guidance from Edmonton authorities. Evidence to date included Dr. Brogden s autopsy noting two fatal wounds, with the room described as a shambles. The jury and defendants remained composed as proceedings paused.
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Edmonton
Brogden
Mountford
Foun
Munson
Heron
Sergi. Griffith
Whittemore
F. C
Moyer
Griffiths
Law Society
Sergt. Griffiths
Cat Reappears in Moose Jaw After Regina Journey
A tabby cat traveled 41 miles from Regina to Moose Jaw and appeared at its old home several days ago. It had been taken to Regina last July by a girl visiting relatives, but escaped at the station and finally returned home this week.
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Moose Jaw
Oct
Regina
Immediate Walkout May Follow Rail Brotherhood Challenge
Chicago leaders of the railway brotherhoods meet over the executives push for further wage cuts about 10 percent after a 12 percent cut last July. A strike call was not issued yet, but an immediate walkout on some roads was under consideration as leaders prepare to relay orders from Cleveland if the strike is ordered.
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Brotherhood
Chicago
Railway Labor Board
Cleveland
Bennett and Smith Named by Calgary Conservatives
In Calgary on October 15 R B Bennett minister of Justice was nominated at a West Calgary Conservative convention as candidate for the government forces in that riding. East Calgary conservatives nominated A L Smith a local barrister after a ballot victory over Brig Gen H F McDonald.
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Marshall
Calgary
Great Britain
Canada
Ae Duncan
R. B. Bennett
K. C
West Calgary
A. L. Smith
East Calgary
H. F. McDonald
Miss Ida McGill Killed In Ottawa West Car Accident
Miss Ida McGill who investigated British settlers conditions on homesteads in the West was struck by a car at 7 pm and died at 11 30. Bert Werner owner and driver of the car was placed in custody pending investigation of the accident.
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Edmonton
Ida McGill
Canada
General Hospital
Bert Werner
Me‘Vll
Crew Desert When Schooner Is Seized
Cape Breton police seek the crew of the American schooner Vagrant who deserted after its seizure by Captain Bragg at Garagius Harbor. The vessel was towed to Louisburg by the cutter Restless with liquor valued at 10000 dollars to be warehoused there.
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Sydney
N.S
Cape Breton
Bragg
Garagius Harbor
Louiburg
Restless
Poindexter May Succeed Knox on Senate Rules Panel
Washington reports changes in Republican senate committees after the death of Senator Knox who chaired the rules committee. Senator Curtis of Kansas may become rules chairman, with Nelson likely to stay on judiciary. Poindexter Hale Spencer and France named for the foreign affairs vacancy as Versailles treaty positions are weighed.
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Washington
Senate
Knox
Nelson of
Minesota
Judiciary Committee
Curtis
Spencer
Missouri
Hale
Maine
Poindexter
France
Maryland
Will Renew Ontario Campaign by King Addresses
Liberal leader W L Mackenzie King will renew his Ontario campaign in Stouffville on October 28 and in Aurora that evening. His campaign schedule spans about ten days with two more weeks in Ontario just before the election.
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Stouffville
Aurora
Toronto
W. L. Mackenzie King
Ontario
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