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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 05, 1926

Page

3

Amalgamation Approved by Farmers Union and Saskatchewan Grain Growers

Delegates at a joint convention of the Farmers Union of Canada and the Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association endorsed the basis of amalgamation and authorized boards to implement the merger, including pursuing necessary legislation. The event featured ceremonial readings and cheering as the union move was declared final.

Sasksiown Sesthichewas Grats” Stowers' Association Farmers Baton of Canada Beskatchewan Reurion Farmers’ Union of Canada Saskatchewan Grain Growers Jolutty

Executions In Turkey And Ontario Political Contests

Thirteen men hanged in Smyrna for plotting against Mustapha Kemal Pasha. In Canada Ontario riding contests, Liberal management reports unanimous candidate choices. A sanity probe reviews Violet Albina Gip Ashbourne after she shot Premier Mus.

Mustapha Kemal Pasha Smyrnas Asiatic Turkes al Dawo Mustapha _Kemal Rowe Violet Albina Gipang Ashbourne Sand Mus

Empire Wireless Delayed System Expected To Be In Operation

The postmaster general disclosed in the House of Commons a delay in completing the imperial wireless beam stations using the Marconi system. Four stations in Canada Africa Australia and India were still expected to operate before year’s end. Fort Qu’Appelle Indian child welfare work examined fifty seven babies July 13 at Ashley’s Point. Lloyds dispatch reports the French mail steamer Fontainebleau abandoned near Djibouti with passengers and crew saved. Port Arthur plans a 1 500 000 bushel Northland Elevator plant next season. Stewart Mangon of Beck Haven Sask awarded international scholarship for England voyage. Manila report notes Filipino independence claim. Azores region politics and Garralpeg incident referenced. Portmasse builder Lloyds shows surge in motorship construction for three months ending June 30.

London House of Commons Imperial Canada Africa Australia India Fort Qu’Appelle H. C. Hall I Qu‘Appelle Department of Public Health Ashley's ‘Point R.G. Ferguson San Lloyds Jibuti East’ Africa Fontainebleau

Canadian Good Roads Association convention planned for Edmonton

Delegates from across Canada will gather in Edmonton for the annual meeting of the Canadian Good Roads Association. The event, now awaiting an exact date toward late September, will run three days and discuss Western road problems, with addresses on issues for road builders and users in Alberta.

Rian Dominion Wren Good Roads Autocietion Edmaonton Promaedel L. Squire Onisario William Kinsay Toronto Werp Eliy Brownlee iHon Alex Rosa Canada Alberta

Churchill Sees Coal Strike Prolonged in Britain

Winston Churchill addressing London bankers warned the coal crisis would likely continue, saying it worsens national wealth though trade and finance remain less affected than expected. He noted the impact falls on regions with strong union activity and that overall damage has not matched worst fears.

Wington Churchill London Winston Churchill

Advance Polls Ottawa Brief

Advance polls in Ottawa are announced with details pending. The notice highlights early voting options and timelines for electors ahead of the upcoming election.

Thirteenth Lucky Date Cited For Meighen Government

The article notes July 13 as a fortunate date for forming a government and recalls Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s 1890s administration begun two days earlier. It cites that Laurier’s government lasted fifteen years until 1911 and links the date to Meighen’s current outlook.

Ottiwa Wilfrid Laurier Privy Council Meighen

Ontario Bars Public Dancing on Sundays

Attorney-General W. F. Nickle announced a provincial move to stop public dancing on Sundays in Ontario. He argued municipalities should not grant licenses for Sunday dancing venues. The pronouncement followed Niagara Falls deputations to the government.

Ontario Toronto Province of W. F. Nickte Nickle Niagara Falls

European Financial Crisis Sparks Government Power Shifts

The article reports a eurozone financial crisis prompting emergency measures. Belgium faces a plunging franc and explores a new gold standard, while France and Italy debate executive responsibility and stabilizing reforms.

Globe Circling Record Sealed by Evans and Wells

Evans and Wells complete a record circumnavigation of the earth in just under 29 days. The pair arrived at the Pulitzer building in New York after leaving on June 16 at 12:30 am. Official timing shows a total of 28 days 2y hours and 35 minutes.

Evans Walle New York Edward S. Evans Linton O. Wells Pulitzer Joh Mehey- Madre

Sapiro Addresses Saskatchewan Farmers on Cooperative Spirit

Aaron Sapiro urged Saskatoon farmers to unite through genuine cooperation and warned against failures seen in U S wheat pools. He contrasted past co operative efforts with the need to preserve the cooperative spirit on every Saskatchewan farm and home. Dr Walter Murray chaired and the crowd welcomed him as a freeman of Saskatoon.

Saskatoon Aaron Sapiro Saskatchewan Sapiro Katchewan U.s.ar Lo Wheat Walter Murray Thenniversity McPhail Murray Ae Britisiv Cheera Tigers

New Governor General Likely Sworn In At Quebec

Reports indicate Viscount Willingdon will be sworn in as governor general of Canada in Quebec at an early date upon arrival. The oath ceremony in the ancient capital mirrors past precedents set with the Duke of Devonshire and Baron Byng of Vimy, suggesting the current approach will continue.

Willingdon Quebec Canada Duke of Devonshire Baron Byng

Rabies Clinic Treats 147 Cases In Montreal Outbreak

At Royal Victoria Hospital a rabies epidemic has led 147 people to seek care. Many cases were serious with wounds on exposed areas, including bites through the muzzle in some examples.

Montreal Royal Victoria Hospital

Strapping Despite Plot in Canada Pacific Route

Fragmentary text hints at a plotted event involving a Canadian Pacific route bound for Montrose. The lines show incomplete dialogue about doing their best to make good, but no clear facts or names are verifiable from the readable fragment.

Pacific Montrose Bound

Tragedy on Pacific Northwest Burned Car Fire Claims Nine

A caravan fleeing wildfires trapped between Band Alta and Windermere B C. two women and two children died in a motor car blaze. Mrs Leslie Waite and Mrs Clifford Nesblit of Dysart Sask led the victims. their husbands Leslie Watts and Clifford Nesblit were badly burned and hospitalized at Invermere. RCMP Corporal Taylor said the group tried to turn back at the Kootenay Crossing as flames closed in.

Calgary Band Alta Windermere B.C Leslie Waite Clifford Nesblit Dysart Sask Leslie Watts Invermere Taylor RCMP Kootenay Croasing

Imperial Conference Not Likely Postponed Says Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph reports no grounds for delaying the Imperial Conference. It states Canadian authorities have not asked to move the date and there is no reason to doubt Dominion attendance.

London Daily Telegraph Canada

No Rust Damage in Saskatchewan Report

Saskatoon reports no black stem rust found in the province to date per Dr. Guthrie Sanford head of the Dominion laboratory of plant pathology at the University of Saskatchewan. Light tea rust infections noted but not serious. unlikely to cause great damage.

Saskatchewan Saskatoon Guthrie Sanford Dominion Laboratory of Plant Pathology University of Saskatchewan

Meighen Names New Cabinet Members in Ottawa

Ottawa reports Meighen forms a new cabinet with Arthur Meighen as prime minister and minister of external affairs. Other included ministers are George Perley, R. B. Bennett, E. Patenaude, Hugh Guthrie, H. H. Stevens, S. F. Tolmie, W. A. Black, R. J. Manton, J. D. Chapin, George B. Jones, E. B. Ryckman, and Sir Henry Drayton among others. Several portfolios remain unfilled, with plans to assign Interior, Immigration, and related posts to provinces of Quebec and Saskatchewan.

Ottawa Arthur Meighen the Privy Council George Perley R. B. Bennett E. &.Pateoaude Hugh Guthrie H. H. Stevens F. Tolmie Henry Drayton Donald ‘Sutherland R. D. Morand John A. MacDonald Interior Quebec Saskatchewaa Patenaude Marine Bendett InterlatgHon Morand Sir Henry Drayton Immigration Job, Chabot

Proposed October date set for Imperial Conference

London Premier Baldwin announced in the House of Commons that October 5 would be the conference date. The agenda includes a general review of defense related policy, imperial communications, and common concerns across governments. Key topics feature overseas settlement trade, imperial shipping, research, and empire taxability of state enterprises.

London Baldwin House of Commons Imperial Economic Committee Empire Marketing Board Imperial Communications Imperial Shipping Committee

Birmingham Swimmer Drops Channel Attempt After Nine Hours

Frank Perks of Birmingham tried to swim the Dover Strait from the French side starting at midnight. A northeasterly wind and fog turned rough seas causing Perks to abandon the attempt after about nine hours in the water.

Birmingham Dover Eng Frank Perks Perks

Bastille Day Parade Draws Notables Amid Unrest

Celebrations marking Bastille Day featured guests General Primo de Rivera and Sultan Mulay Youssef while communist demonstrators gathered. Municipal official M Joly and about 20 others were arrested for jeering as President Doumergue reviewed the troops.

Pratce Primo de Rivers Morocco Mulal Youssef Aona M. Joly Doumergue

Study U S Methods London Commission Consideration

The Daily Mail notes Ascugston’s ministerial talks on sending a commission to the United States to study how high wages are earned there. The proposed commission would resemble a recent study by The Man. No decision yet, but if industrial peace returns in Britain it may be sent in the fall.

U.S London The Daily Mail Sendidz United States Great Britain

Prohibition Army Draft Expands to 206 New Enlistees

The pro prohibition organization pushes ahead with orders for enlistment. One hundred fifty new recruits are slated for New York and sixteen for Los Angeles. The additional forces are part of 206 authorized by Congress at the request of Assistant Secretary Andrews and will be mobilized soon.

Washington New York Los Angeles Congress Andrews

Wilt Stop Contests Winnipeg

Editor of the C B U Bulletin and the guardsman pleaded guilty in city police court to running common betting houses tied to coupon papers. They were given ten years suspended sentences on condition they discontinue the contests.

Winnipeg —Editora C.B.U. Bulletin Ay the

Vancouver May Prosecute CPR Officials Over Grain Rates

Officials of the Canadian Pacific Railway may face prosecution for alleged failure to comply with the railway board grain rate equalization order. The full board will decide after three commissioners complete their western tour and return to Ottawa.

Vancouver C.P.R Railway Board Ottawa

Edmonton Exhibition Attendance Records Set on Citizens Day

The Edmonton Exhibition drew 82,168 attendees for Citizens Day, surpassing last year’s 27,032 record. Ideal weather conditions prevailed for the event.

Edmonton adaHered Wheat

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