Liberal mass meeting at Empress theatre draws large crowd
A large audience attended the Liberal mass meeting at the Empress theatre last night. Senator Buchanan of Lethbridge Dr. F W Gershaw and Capt J T Shaw of Calgary spoke on public affairs. The program ran until 11 p m with applause when Gershaw appeared on stage. Ald J A King was chairman. An Orthophonic orchestra provided by Gerhard Heintzman Co opened the event.
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Empress Theatre
Buchanan
Lethbridge
F. W. Gershaw
Capt
J.T. Shaw
Calgary
Gershaw
Ald. J. A. King
Gerhard Heintzman Co
Germany joins League and gains permanent Seat
Geneva reports Germany was unanimously elected to the League of Nations and awarded a permanent seat on the League Council. The move activates the Locarno treaty provisions and sanctions judicial or conciliatory dispute resolution between Germany and France and Belgium.
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League OF Nations
Geneva
Germany
League Council
League
Belgium
France
Council of
Poland
Clergy transfers mark Presbytery meeting in Medicine Hat
The Presbytery of Medicine Hat met at Fifth Ave United on September 7 with Rev H E Gordon resigning as Fifth Ave pastor and transferring to Medicine Hat while Rev J T Scragg moves to Medicine Hat. Induction for Rev H A McLeod possible around September 22. Major W J McManus dies at Kingston.
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Presbytery of
Medicine Hat
Fifth Ave. United Church
H. E. Gordon
Acoe
Mr. Gordon
Ari
T. Scragg
Edicine Hat
Westminster” United Church
H. A. McLeod
McLeod
N. Whitmore
J. A. Claxton
Gershaw Comment on Wheat Export Policy Prompts Debate
In Medicine Hat on Sept 8 1926 Dr Gershaw voices concern over Ottawa measures to export wheat saying he would not support any move that could omit or depress prices for Canadian producers. He urges careful investigation and opposition to such policy.
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Iearly
Ottawa
Fr. W. Gershaw
Fielding and Wielding Celebrate Golden Wedding
Ottawa residents W. S. Fielding and Mrs. Wielding marked their golden wedding anniversary at home yesterday. A large number of congratulatory messages were received from friends and family.
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Ottawa
W. S. Fielding
Mrs. Wielding
Form New Party in the Irish Free State
Dublin reports Capt. Redmond son of the former Irish leader and Thomas O'Donnell plan a new constitutional party in the Irish Free State. The group will accept the treaty and bind to its agreements while urging responsible opposition in the Dail for genuine discussion.
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Dublin
Redmond
Thomas O’donnell
Trish Free State
Dail
Red diamond found in Lightenburg district
An eighteen carat red diamond has been found in the Lightenburg diamond district near Johannesburg. Red diamonds are extremely rare and fetch high prices on the London market.
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Johannesburg
Lightenburg
London
Winter Wheat High Yield Reported Near Barons
A yield of 62 bushels per acre was harvested from L. Atkinson’s farm near Barons in Southern Alberta during the past week, marking a strong winter wheat performance.
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L. Atkinson
Barons
Alberta
Stevens Enjoys a Colorful Campaign
Vancouver dispatch reports Hon. H. S. Stevens Minister of Customs saying his mail was interfered with his office broken into and private files rifled. He claimed bootleggers and liquor ring blacklegs swore to besmirch him and attacks began with a statement on his oil investments at a large Vancouver campaign meeting.
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Vancouver
B. C
Can. Press
H. S. Stevens
Nominations Set for Canadian General Election Race
Five hundred twenty eight candidates are officially nominated for 244 seats in the Canadian general election on September 14. Alberta sees 37 candidates with three way fights in five constituencies including Calgary East and Edmonton East, as William Guy runs Independent-Labor in East Calgary.
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Toronto
Provencher
Man
A. L. Beaubien
U.F.A
U.F.A. Ind
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Yukon
United Farmers of Alberta
Labor
William Guy
Calgary
Fred Davis
H. B. Adshead
Calgary East
Edmonton Hast
Medicine Mat
Peace River
Wetaskiwin
Edmonton East
K. A. Blatchford
A. A. G. Bury
John Lakeman
KR. B. Bennett
Calgary West
N. W. Lunney
Federal House
Wheat prices tumble as Western Canada belt weakens
Severe weather easing bullish sentiment hits Winnipeg quotes as October wheat falls to 1.31 1 8, November 1.30 1 2, December 1.28 1 4, and May 1.33 1 8. Coarse grains and flax also slip in light trade with cash grain activity quiet and offerings liberal.
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Winnipeg
Sept. S
Western Canada
Chicago
Lost six-year-old boy in sand hills near Burstall
Joseph Thauberg er, six, son of John Thau berger of Krupp, vanished while berry picking with siblings north of Burstall. The disappearance went unnoticed until the father checked at Mendham and alerted the Leader to contact the Provincial authorities.
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Burstall
Joseph Thauberger
John Thauberger
Krupp
Joseph
Mendham
City approves Western Steel plant deal and future plans
City Council ratified the agreement with Western Steel Company Limited for the old Rolling Mills site and authorized forwarding copies to Toronto for signature. The plant is expected to operate within two months and run at full capacity after work. Other actions included committee referrals and permits for a gala and a new filling station.
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Western Steel Company Limited
Toronto
Zeighan
Havre Rotary Club Returns After Gruelling Alberta Trip
Havre Montana September 7 26 Havre Rotary Club with thirty members and wives arrived home Tuesday after a difficult journey through Alberta and northern Montana. President Charles Pratt received a telegram noting a rain soaked but uneventful trip with no accidents or mishaps. The club extends thanks for the hospitality shown while guests of Medicine Hat Alberta.
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Havre
Charlie Pratt
Mont
Charles Pratt
Rotary Club
Medicine Hat
Alta
Alberta
Montana
Weather and harvest outlook across western Canada
Lethbridge reports 1.16 inches of rain then clearing skies and a southwest drying wind. Harvesting will resume Friday with threshing on Monday as field conditions improve and minimal damage from discoloration is noted. Edmonton records frost with 32 F air and 30 F ground, hinting at garden damage but warm sun could aid an early harvest restart. Winnipeg notes gloomy weather with four to five days needed for good conditions before threshing resumes.
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Lethbridge
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific
Manitoba
Wight
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Hamment
Senator Buchanan
Canada
House of Commons
United States
Liberal Party
Massey-Harris
MR. Scragg
W. H. Moss
Burdett
Morres
Brooks
Fifth Avenue Church Way
H. BE. Gordon
Whitmore
Moss
Moores
Smith
Walsh
Magowan
Presbytery
W. J. McManus
Kingston
DR. Gershaw
NEW Party
Irish Free State
Stevens
Canadian Good Roads Association
Cousins
Elliott
Star
Third Street
Swimming Club
Imperial Oil Co., Intd
Royal Bank
C.P.R. Lawn
Light and Power Committee
W. Dd. Watson
Woolfrey
Jones
Exhibition Grounds
6Th Ave
2Nd St
Jim Elliott
Haystean’s Barber Shop
Riverside School
Elizabeth Street
Hristian
First Church of Christ, Scientist
John M. Tutt
C.S.B
Kansas City
Missouri
Boston
Massachusetts
Oddfellows’ Hall
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