Fokker sought as faces of munitions inquiry in Senate
United States Senate munitions investigators asked the Justice and State departments to help locate Anthony Fokker the famed aeroplane designer. Chairman Nye said the committee wished to examine aeroplane sales transactions but could not subpoena Fokker. Fokker designed the famous planes used by Germany in the Great War. Nye noted Fokker is now a U S citizen.
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Washington
A. P
United States Senate
Justice and State Departments
Anthony Fokker
Nye
Fokker
Germany
Nyo
United States
Campbell Breaks 300 MPH Barrier At Utah Salt Flats
Sir Malcolm Campbell, British speed ace, reportedly exceeded 300 mph in Bluebird on the Bonneville Salt Flats. An official correction later credited an average of 301.338 mph for the run, adjusting the prior 299.875 mph figure. He planned a return Thursday, then said he would sail for London on September 12.
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Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah
Russell J. Newland
Malcolm Campbell
Salt
American.Automobile Association Contest. Board
Malcolm
New York
London
Jamaican planter slain four kin in rage as police hunt suspect
Montego Bay Jamaica Sept 4 Aged planter Benjamin Williams allegedly killed his brother nephew niece and cousin in a fury learned of land sales while away in Cuba. Armed police searched the rolling countryside near the seaside town as flooding forced 1000 residents to flee to higher ground.
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Montego Bay
Jamaica
Benjamin Williams
Cuba
Joseph
Deposits Restart as Aberhart Confirms Social Credit Support
TOMONTON Sept 4 Sun shines on the Social Credit government as Premier Aberhart says provincial savings certificates deposits have started again and expresses gratitude for renewed public confidence. The Aberhart government will not proceed with the Barlow coal inquiry at this time. Sir Montagu Barlow’s visit from England is expected, with officials indicating the province already has needed information.
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Tomonton
Social Credit
Aberhart
Barlow
Montagu Barlow
England
Abserhart
Mackenzie King Predicts Bennett Will Seek National Government
In St John New Brunswick Mackenzie King warned readers that prime minister Bennett will push for a national government as he opens his Maritime campaign. King argued a single party cannot solve Canada’s big issues and cautioned voters against plans that would blur party lines. He accused Bennett of forming a national government to mask Conservative records and urged clear policies on trade tariffs railways banks and social legislation. The Liberal leader spoke with New Brunswick officials present as his campaign began.
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Gaston Jeze
Italy
Ethiopia
Council
London
C.P
Daily Telegraph
Mussolini
ST. John
N.B
R/s B. Bennett
Mackenzie King
Bennett
Maritime
King
Hps
Otto
Canada
Stevens
Mr. King
Assembly of the
League of Nations
Maritime Provinces
New Brunswick
W.f.roberts
Dysart
Spies Sentenced in Irkutsk for Mission in Manchukuo
Three former White Russian officers were sentenced to death at Irkutsk for entering the Soviet Union through Manchukuo as spies. The trial linked them to a military mission in Manchukuo and to anti Soviet activities in reaction to Japanese diplomacy. The Soviet government had protested to Japan over these alleged activities.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Manchoukuo
Irkutsk
Comintern
Manchukuo
United States
Hoover to Rule on aid rumor impact on GOP nominee
Washington reports a rumor that Herbert Hoover will soon issue a statement denying his candidacy for the Republican nomination next year. The note signals possible reaction from Washington amid party speculation and ongoing campaigns.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Federal Liberals To Make Choice Here On Friday
The Medicine Hat federal Liberal association will hold a nominating convention in Park Hall on Friday afternoon. Speakers include Hon. Mitch Hepburn and former Alberta premier Dr. F W Gershaw. Dr. Gershaw will seek re election if chosen. There will be no evening meeting. Hepburn will speak in Lethbridge Saturday afternoon. Alderman R C Black will open the meeting.
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Medicine’ Hat
Federal
Liberal’ Association
Park Hall
Mitchell B.hepburns
Ontario
Charles A. Stewart
Mackenzie King
Alberta
F.W. Gershaw
Gershaw
Social Credit
Hepburn
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
Black
Hooded Attacker Terrorizes Campers Near Montreal Lake
Patrols search for a hooded man blamed for attacking two campers along the lake country. A Canadian Mounted Police inquiry notes the suspect may be a demented Indian from a nearby reservation, as locals reel from the fear.
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Waskesia
C.P
Montreal
Lake Country
Royal
Tom Beatty
Ini
Dian
Montreal Lake
Medalta Considers Plant Closure Over Gas Rate Extension
Medalta Potteries Limited threatens to shut Medicine Hat plant unless the city extends the two cent per thousand cubic feet gas rate for one year. R B Davidson cites $10k-$12k drilling and pipeline costs but says improving plant conditions may allow financing next year. City council debate delays decision, with Mayor Bullivant upholding existing by law to keep uniform rates.
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Medalta Potteries Limited
Tlefen
R. B. Davidson
Medalla
Repor
Bullivant
Calgary Seeks 500000 Loan From Governments
Calgary Mayor Andrew Davison said negotiations with Alberta and Dominion governments for a $500,000 loan continue after he presented civic finance concerns to council. Without the loan the city risks defaulting on bond interest and payments. he will seek support from Premier Aberhart in Edmonton. Alderman W A Lincoln opposes more borrowing urging the city to live within its income.
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Calgary
Andrew Davison
Alberta
Dominion
Abeerhart
Edmonton
W.A. Lincoln
Edmonton teachers ordered back to work during school closure
Sep 4 1920 Edmonton report states that teachers must attend lectures while schools remain closed until Sept 16 due to infantile paralysis outbreak. Public School Board committee will provide lectures as classes do not open as planned.
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Edmonton
C.P
Aberhart sworn Alberta Premier in first Social Credit government
Edmonton September 4 William Aberhart and seven cabinet colleagues were sworn in as Alberta premier and ministers before Lieutenant-Governor Walsh marking the start of the first Social Credit government. The ceremony drew several hundred spectators as the party pledged $25 monthly dividends to all residents despite the informal nature of the event.
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Edmonton
C. P
William Aberhart
Alberta
Social Credit
Aberhart
Walsh
Trapped on Ledge Near Summit in BC Peru? No
Trapped on a narrow ledge high on a northern British Columbia mountain site Paul Cardoni a young surveyor faces death as rescue efforts halt at night. Dawn expected to bring new attempts to reach him one thousand feet up and five hundred feet from the summit with snow swirling around the peak.
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Calgary
British Columbia
Paul Candoni
Young
Cardoni
Hurricane Devastates Florida Keys Killing Hundreds
Reports say 400 to 500 people died in Matecumbe Key area as hurricane debris. Red Cross and government teams rush relief to damaged camps and evacuate survivors. Rescue efforts hampered by 15 foot seas. lifeboats prepared but delayed, as Weather moderates later.
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Miami
C.P
Pan-American Airways
Morgan
Dixie
W.H. Deppermann
Morgan’ ‘Ling
Sun the Dixie
Florida’ Keys
Red Cross
Matecumbe Keys
Plantation
Largo
Pawan Aan
Pivlel
Vyvilaapses
Jack
Combs
Matecumbe Key
Snake Creek
Keys
Key West
Associated 7 Press
Ared
Tavernier
to.V.aca
Whiskey the Scotty Dies After Alaska Flight
In Seward Alaska on September 4 a Scottie named Whiskey was badly wounded by two Alaska sled-dogs. His owner John Crowdy a Kuskokwim gold miner arranged a plane flight by Pilot John Littley covering 600 miles for surgical care, but Whiskey died Monday.
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Sseward
Alaska
John.j. Crowdy
Kuskokwim
John Littley
Seward
Liberal Leaders Call for Ottawa Conference in Manitoba
Premier Hepburn urges a conference between Liberal leaders Mackenzie King and Roosevelt to pave the way for a Liberal administration in Ottawa. He cites three needed measures for the next government unemployment reform revision of the British North America Act and expansion of trade tariffs.
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Winniphg
Manitoba
Ontario
R Mackenzie
King
Roosevelt
United States
Hepburn
Ottawa
British North America
Officials of Vacuum Company Withdraw Ethiopian Concessions
Secretary Hull announced that Standard Vacuum Oil Company would withdraw from concessions secured with Emperor Haile Selassie to develop much of Ethiopia. Vice president H Dundas and board chairman George S Waldron informed the State Department that the concession belonged to the African exploration venture, creating serious repercussions for peace and maintenance.
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Washington
C. P
Hull
Standard Vacuum Oil
Hailé Selassie
H. Dundas
George S. Walden
The
Vacuum Company
State Department
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Anthony ‘Eden
Great Britain
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Campbell
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Speed Ace
Colorado
Hilly Fleein
Prem
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Suez Canal
Medalta
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