Explosion on Yacht Sutil Kills One Child in Burrard Inlet Race
In Vancouver a fire on the yacht Sutil during the Goodsell Barry rowing race trapped nine year old Jean Whitelaw in the cabin, believed burned to death. Eleven others survived, two with critical injuries, including Mrs. Hugh Davis who was rescued in a drowning state by harbor master A. W. Reed. Commander Reed swam to safety with the unconscious woman, while Harry Tupper risked flames to save the Whitelaw boy.
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Vancouver
B.C
Sutil
Burvard Tylet
Goodsell-barry
Jean Whitelaw
Russell Whitelaw
Connaught Drive
Hugh Davis
Balfour Ave
Royal Columbian Hospital
Oe A. W. Reed
Reed
Harry Tupper
Tenth Avenue West
Whitelate
Willowbee
Mr. Tupper
Scientists and bishop clash over ten year scientific holiday
A debate at the British Association for the Advancement of Science centers on a proposed ten year pause in experiments to absorb new discoveries. Bishop Burroughs calls for a lab shutdown while scientists led by Sir Arthur Keith argue adaptation rules progress. Critics say a decade of rest is impossible.
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Longland
Sciqgke
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Edward Arthur Burroughs
Ripon
Yarrion
Arthur Kelther
Association
Iia
London
Arthur Keith
Arthur
Daniel Hall
Board of Agriculture
Duchess of Atholl
Oliver Lodge
H. N. Ridley
Kew
Singapore
H. Seton-Carr
Quote reflects desire for wealth in a modern romance
A quip by Robert Quillen contrasts a woman who admires a man with wealth with the idea that a mine of gold would be even better, highlighting satirical views on money and relationships.
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Tim
Robert Quillen
M J Swanson Dies After Auto Accident
Three men from the Jim Mitchell ranch north of the river were in a Hudson car returning from a farm visit near Box Sprigs when a tire came off on a sharp curve. Mervin Jerome Swanson died from severe internal injuries after being taken to the hospital. John Johnson and Gus Johnson were bruised and cut. Swanson’s father C T Swanson of Metiskows Alberta arranged burial in Metiskow.
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Mervin Jerome Swanson
J. E. Alfrey
Gus Johnson
Jim Mitchell
Johnson
Swanson
Gershaw
C. T. Swanson
Metiskows
Alberta
Metiskow
Three Lumber Yards Burned in Armour Fire
A morning blaze in Armour South Dakota damaged three lumber yards, threatening the town’s business district. The loss is estimated at 300000 dollars with lightning suspected as the fire’s cause.
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Armour
S.D
Demand Repeal Of Trade Unions Act
Edinburgh Sept 6 The Trades Union Congress in session passed by general acclamation a resolution demanding immediate repeal of the Trade Unions Act restricting certain union activities and, failing this, that a general election be held immediately. The resolution stressed workers desire for industrial peace despite government policy and actions on wages and miners' hours.
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Edinburgh
Trades Union Congress
Baldwin
Immed’ate
On’sa
Ake
Immed ‘Ately
Trades Unions Act
Canada poised for League Council seat
Sir Austen Chantiahon British secretary says Canada will press its candidacy for a non permanent seat on the League of Nations Council. Senator Ban Dinand chairs the committee on alcoholism economic conference and colonial affairs, with Canada likely to be named as claimant. Three non permanent seats are vacant this year for Salvador Brazil and Czechoslovakia.
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Fieneva
Austen Chantiahon
Bitlsh Secretayry
Canada
Cangigary
Eeaf
Lie Counel
League of Nations
Raoel Paninrand
Gana- Chon
Apquintes Elorman
Assembly of the Lenague of Nations
Bandinand
Harvesting Progress and Prospects in Alberta Crops
The Heralds weekly crop report shows SE Alberta crops more than half cut, central Monarch to Ober about forty percent, and Ure southwest foothills around twenty five percent. Delayed ripening from tangled crab and labor shortages slow harvesting. spring wheat yields 22-45 bushels, winter wheat 25-55, threshing to begin around September 19. Weather was ideal with a light frost last Thursday in the southeast. Sugar beets look strong with a heavy yield expected.
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Lethbridge
the Herald
Alberta
Monarch
Ober
Ure Souuthwest
Immigration Inflow Rises in Canada July 1927
Ottawa reports July 1927 immigration to Canada at 12 288 with 5933 from the British Isles 2021 from the United States and 5155 from other nations. From April 1 to July 21 the total 89 722 up 25 191 or 389 percent from last year. In July 3530 Canadians returned from the United States.
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Ottawa
Canada
British Isles
United States
Sir George Foster to Speak at Cecil Hotel Dinner
Sir George Foster will address a Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Cecil Hotel tomorrow at 6.0. The public is invited and reservations should be made by phoning Sec. Huckyele. Foster, a noted Canadian figure, will discuss the League of Nations and the Geneva Conference.
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C. of C
Cecil Hotel
Sir George Foster
Chamber of Commerce
Sec. Huckyele
George Fostey
Uie
League of Nations
Sir George
Lady Foster
Trein No. 4
Preliminary hearing on horse theft charges in Iétzikom
Swan Magnson was committed for trial after a preliminary hearing before James Seargeant at Iétzikom. The accused was released on bail set at $10,000.
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Swan Magnson
James Seargeant
U.P
Iétzikom
Shasta Flyer Over turns At Woodland
Six passengers were injured when twelve of the fourteen Pullman cars of the Shasta Limited derailed and overturned north of Woodland California. The Shasta Limited runs between San Francisco and Portland. The report comes from the Chronicle on September 6.
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San Francisco
the Chronicle
Shasta Limited
Portland
Oregon
Woodland
Calif
Moneton
N. B
Riviere du Loupe
Montreal
Elgin Road
Levis
Rotary Members Tour Havre in Fraternal Visit
Havre Rotary members hosted visiting Medicine Hat Rotarians and their escorts for a two day gathering. The trip featured flights aboard an airplane donated by Judge Carruth, a luncheon at Simpson ranch, a Havre tour including Fort Assiniboine, and a Sunday concert with remarks from Senator Lert Wheeler and former Montana governor.
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Rotary
Havre
Montana
C. A. Anderson
Herb Baker
Bill Conrad
Milt Cary Jack Beveridge
Beveridge
Hee Duggan
Duggan
Doreen White
Geo. Elder
Morley Henderson
Henderson
Elmer Hodges
Hodges
Harold Scott
Sentz
Alf. Terrill
Charlie Howell
Howell
Jimmy Jones
Lorne Laidlaw
Laidlaw
J. S.’ Mcleod
McLeod
C. S. Pingle
Martyn Oliver
Vern Parrish
Bill Smallacombe
Frank Morrill
Medicine Hat
H. O. Duggan
Old Fort Assinaboine
Lert Wheeler
States
Dr. McLeod
New Wheat Arrives at Local Mills From Farms
The first wagon of new wheat reached town at Lake of the Words Mill, hauled by John Stewart from five miles north of the city. It weighed 63 pounds per bushel and graded No 1 Northern, with Stewart noting a 45 bushel per acre yield. Other deliveries include C Beck of Bingville delivering No 1 Northern at 63 pounds to the bushel and two carloads from Bassano grading No 1 Northern at 63 pounds. Maple Leaf mill reported a crload from Skiff last Thursday as No 3 Northern at 61 pounds per bushel.
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John Stewart
Stewart
Oufiiie
C. Beck
Bingville
Bassano
Maple Leaf
Brock and Schlee In Calcutta Next Flight To Rangoon
In Calcutta William Brock and Edward Lehlee pushed toward a record circumnavigation. They arrived from Allahabad, covering 485 miles to boost their voyage distance to 8,120 miles from the start. Next leg Calcutta to Rangoon Burma is 665 miles.
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Brock and Schlee
Calcutta
Rangoon
British India
William
Brock
Edward F. Lehlee
Allahabad
Harbor Grace
Rannoun
Burma
Sir John Carling
Terry Tully
Lieut. James
Caribou
Maine
Body found in burning Evansville home after arson
The body of Westley Cockney, 40, was dragged from his burning house after attackers hurled tear bombs. Five policemen who tried to enter after Cockney resisted at the door remained uninjured as the blaze raged.
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Evansville
Ind
Westley Cockney
Cocksey
Attempt To Kill Jugo Slavic Minister in Belgrade
Paris reports from Belgrade that Dr Spaso the Yugoslav minister of commerce survived an assassination attempt. An unidentified shooter fired four shots. the minister was unharmed while his secretary was seriously wounded.
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Spaso
Paris
Belgrade
Government to Control Transportation of Foodstuffs
Brisbane reports the McCormack government moving to control food transport amid the Queensland rail strike linked to the South Johnston sugar mill dispute. Discharged workers sign on in large numbers while many seek to resume work as partial service hopes rise. unions picket depots and wool sales are postponed. Arbitration talks were postponed from Monday to Tuesday.
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Brisbane
Australia
McCormack
South Johnston
Innisfall
Queensland
South Johnstai
Railwaymen’s Union
Railwaymen's Union
Callizo Cheated On His Altitude Flight
Paris reports Jean Calilac once famed as In altitude Hier was stripped of all honors by the Jyroneh Aero Club after a hearing found falsified barograph records for his latest record attempt. He faced officials, defended himself, and reportedly admitted the charges.
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Paris
Jean Calilac
Alitude
Bears undermine values on Winnipeg grain market
Bearish news weighed on the Winnipeg grain market with wheat slipping a half to one cent from Saturday's close. Favorable western weather spurred heavy liquidations and a brief 2 12 cent rally ensued before the session ended. Coarse grains weakened and demand remained poor as shippers stayed inactive.
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Winnipeg
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Shasta
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B. R. Terry, RN
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Harbor
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Honolulu
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