Revolution in Spain Sparks Military Coup in Madrid
A coup d etat led by Captain General Primo Rivera gains momentum from dissatisfaction in the army. Rivera, backed by Barcelona officers, refuses to abandon the move and calls for the king to replace the current ministry. Madrid and other regions report mixed calm as communications falter in some provinces.
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Spain
Madrid
Revoluti An
Barreiona
Barcelona
Prime Rivera
Primo Rivera
Santiago Alba
Felix Arminian
Uie
Royalty Beneficiary Will Leaves Large Estate to Family
Earl Farquhar who died recently leaves most of his 400000 pound estate to the British royal family. Princess Arthur of Connaught and Prince George receive sums, King George gets a choice from Farquhar’s residence, Queen Mary inherits White Lodge property at Richmond Park, and Lord Carnegie receives 50000 pounds. Farquhar previously served as lord steward and master of the household to both Edward and George V.
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London
Earl Farquhar
Princess Arthur of
Connaught
Lord Carnegie
Earl of Southeak
Prince George
King George
Earil Farquitar
Mary
Paris
White Lodge
Richmond Park
Ike and Duchess of York
Far
Farquhar
Edward
Greaver
Tidal Wave Destroys Mexican Town Near Cape Lucas
A tidal wave struck San Jose de Cabo on the West Coast of Lower California near Cape Lucas. Most of the 500 residents reportedly fled to higher ground as the town was swept, with death toll unknown and radio advices noting the catastrophe.
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Mexicalia
Lower Calilifornia
San Jose de Cabo
Lower California
Cape San Lucas
Cape Lucas
Portage District Reports First Snowfall of Season
Reports from Portage la Prairie and areas south of the Assiniboine River record the season’s first snowstorm. Oakville and nearby locales saw two inches by daylight after a night of snowfall beginning September 12, signaling the onset of winter.
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Portage la Prairie
Man
Assiniboine River
Portage District
Oakville
British Columbia to Drive Canada’s Industrial Expansion
Major D B Martyn Deputy Minister of Industries reports industrial growth in Canada will concentrate on the Pacific coast. He returned from examining Eastern regions and says Pacific markets will dominate Canada’s future manufactured goods trade. He notes fire losses and protection concerns among industries.
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Victoria
Ilc
Canada
British Columbia
Major D B. Martyn
Toddustries
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Martyn Watch
What Will Attract Immigrants To Canada Says Griffiths
Quote from 8. W. Griffiths former deputy commissioner in London argues that improved living costs and better employment in Canada, not cheap propaganda by government and transport firms, will raise immigration. He notes that migrants abroad must report honestly that life is affordable and work is available to boost arrivals.
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Montreal
Canada
W. L. Griffiths
Wich
London
Griffthes
Oliver appointed to Railway Commission in place of Rutherford
Hon. Frank Oliver named to the Railway Commission succeeding the late Dr Rutherford. He will delay assuming duties due to pending private business matters. In Helsingfors severe weather causes a northern Finland harvest failure and prompts government relief consideration.
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Ottawa
Frank Oliver
Railway Commission
Dr. Rutherford
Oliver
Helsingfors
Finland
Germany Ready to Grant Guarantees to End Ruhr Crisis
Chancellor Stresemann told editors that Germany will provide real guarantees to secure Ruhr freedom and Rhineland sovereignty. He warned the foreign policy dispute must be resolved to stabilize the mark and economy, and suggested private property mortgages could back a trusteeship to fund reparations.
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Germany
Ruhr
Bertin
Stresemann
Oene
Rhineland
M. Poincare
France
Beatty Sees Modest Canada Economic Gain on Inspection
EF W Beatty president of the Canadian Pacific Railway, on arrival from the east for his annual inspection, termed the general economy only slightly better than last year. He cited doubt over money returns and urged cash crop sales at fair prices, noting threshing returns hint at higher crop estimates. The party included Sir Herbert Holt and other executives, with Fort William as a joining point for Western line leaders.
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Canada
EF. W. Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
Beatty
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Western
Herbert Holt
J. K.L. Ross
F. W. Molson
W. N. Tilley
A. D P. MacTier
Fort William
D. C. Coleman
Western Lines
Charles Murphy
Preservation of Canadian Autonomy Urged by Daughters of Canada
The Daughters of Canada at a special meeting endorsed a letter draft to Premier King urging preservation of Canadian autonomy in vital matters. They warn against involvement in imperial wars and potential civil strife in Canada, stressing Canada must control its own development and resources. Pope Pius sent 320,000 to the apostolic delegation in Washington for Japanese relief.
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Daughters of Canada
King
Toronto
Canada
Europe
Great Britain
France
Rome
Pius
Apostolic
Washington
Italy Agrees To Evacuate Corfu By September Ends
A Paris dispatch reports the Ambassadors Council reached a full agreement to evacuate Corfu before September 27. The council linked evacuation to Greece pursuing justice for Italian assassinations and outlined reparations if not completed. The issue spurred debate over timing and public opinion.
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Paris
Europe
Corfu
Ambassadors’ Council
uEter-allied Commission of Inquiry
Greece
Boundary Commission
Italy
Leipsic Declares Bankruptcy as City Coffers Fail
The Daily Mail Berlin correspondent reports the German city of Leipsic has declared itself bankrupt. The municipal coffers are empty and the city cannot pay its employees. A delegation was sent to Berlin to request funds from the central government. Winnipeg druggist I C Gordon dies suddenly aged Ful.
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London
Daily Mail
Berlin
Leipsic
Wheat Pool Acreage Likely Falls Short of Quota
Geo Robertson publicity secretary says final signed acreage will be four to five million acres, well below the 6 165 million acre quota. Manitoba wheat pool drafting nears completion with contract details aligned to Alberta and Saskatchewan terms. James A Richardson elected president of Winnipeg Grain Exchange, succeeding John B Craig.
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Geo. Robertson
Robertson
Saskatchewan Co-operative Wheat Producers Ltd
Winnipeg
Manitoba Wheat Pool Organization
W. R. Wood
Alberta
Saskatchewan
United Farmers of Manitoba
James A. Richardson
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
John B. Craig Ao
Gace
C. Fields
Robert Magill
Craig
Wheat Board
London insurers in Japan exempt from earthquake liability
A British insurance group meeting unanimously agreed to apply standard policy conditions in Japan, exempting the companies from liability for damages caused by earthquakes and their consequences.
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London
Japan
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the News
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Faye
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Arctic Ocean
Lucien Dubuc
Yukon
Alaska
Doak
Rcm.p
Otto Binder
R.C M.P
Kent Peninsula
Victoria Land
Corporal Doak
Tree River
Hudson's Bay
Fshkimos
I. C. Gordon
Regina
Ae Gin
Department of Agriculure
Manitoba
Morden
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Australia
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