Aviators Land in Hawaii After Epic Transpac Flight
Lt Lester Maltland andLt Albert Hegenberger landed at Wheeler Field on Oahu after completing the 2400 mile flight from California. The two aviators endured rain and fog, navigating by compass and radio beacon, to claim the longest trans oceanic flight in history. Crowds cheered as they were welcomed by officials.
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Pacific
Ateamer
Sonoma
California
Soipahinge
Maltland
Hegenberger
Wheerers
Nalude
Majordienera Edward Mo Liwis
Hawaiian Department of the Army
Flegenberger
Sua
Mayal
Maitland
Hegedberger
Strike Looms as CN Employees Vote for Action
CN Railways workers voting in Montreal overwhelmingly backed a strike after offers to roughly 15 000 employees. Maguire central region union chair says strike is imminent and prepares for official action.
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N.A
Thon
Maguire
Canada Trade Rise Shown in 1920s Figures
Statistics from the Navasi Foreign Trade Council of New York indicate Canada's trade increase since 1923 at five percent. Australia follows with forty five percent and the United States with twenty one percent.
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Canada
All Nations
Navasi Foreign Trade Council of
New York
Australia
United States
Crops Report Shows Strong Yields Across Regions
Weather conditions are favorable and crops are doing well across many areas. The Canadian Agricultural Department notes early planting and timely rains, with some minor cutworm damage in limited spots, and increased new breaking as soil moisture remains high.
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Winnipeg
Roy
Tim Agricultal Department
Parise Heilway
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Return of Royalty Duke and Duchess of York
The Duke and Duchess of York return to London after a six month tour of New Zealand and Australia. Newspapers praise the duchess for her family sacrifices during Princess Elizabeth’s absence and reflect on royal duties vs family life.
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Duke and Duchess of York
London
Duke
Duchess of York
New Zealand
Australia
Jeabeth
Chinese Nationalists Suffer Defeat in Four Day Battle
Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese Nationalists abandon Suchowlu in Kiangsi after four days of fighting with General Suhhuun-Fang units. The retreat follows heavy losses estimated at 50,000 mien with many killed and 30 miles' withdrawal to Pengtu.
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Shanghai
Suchowlu
Kiangsi
Suhhuun- Fang
Air Force pilot killed in High River crash during Jubilee flight
Royal Canadian Air Force Lieut Anderson, age 25, died when his plane crashed and burned at the High River Federal air patrol station during a formation landing test for Jubilee celebrations. His family lives in Brandon district. Dr Beagenc taunel, longtime superintendent and mines director, also died recently at 86.
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Anderson
High River
Calgary
Alda
Beagenc Taunel
Two Cruiser Classes Urged By Britain At Geneva Talks
Britain pushes for two cruiser classes with 19 600 ton and 7 400 ton ships at the naval conference in Geneva. The US and Japan seek study of the impact on their navies over the treaty lifetime. Dispute grows over reopening Washington limits and battleship armament.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Drivatti
Tripartite Naval Ronferener
United States
Oobservers
Partparthte Naval Conference
Washington
Coolidge
Woman Makes Parachute Descent From Plane in Torontos
Miss Carothey Myke, a clerk from Laranto, became the first woman in Canada to descend by parachute from an aeroplane. She jumped from 1000 feet, landed on a mound, and may perform the stunt regularly at the Canadian National exhibition in Toronto assisted by Miss Sykes who has flown before.
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Toron
Carothey Myke
Mady Whit
Canada
Sykes
Toronto
Seed firm's cross border deal boosts North American reach
One Steck Driggs Seed Company Limited announces purchase of the Canadian interest by Steee-Driggs Company. Windsor, Or sees a major expansion as the Steee-Driggs unit gains 34,000 merchants while Whieade D, AL Ferry Company shifts focus to the United States.
Empire unity urged in crisis by British adviser
Sir Cecil Hurst, legal adviser to the British foreign office, told a University of Chicago audience that the empire is a single unit in foreign policy. He argued that while parts may grow self contained, ties to the parent state remain and crucial questions involve the whole group.
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Cecil Hurst
British Foreign Office
Unaiversity of
Chicago
Cecil
Ton Traut
Ceei
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Elects Officers
Nantaville Ontario Sam Wynn Yorkton Saskatchewan was elected president at the annual meeting. First vice president S B Agston Campbellton New Brunswick second vice president Wugh Savage Punean BA Directors include RL White Kaminopa G Parsons Golden Charles Clarke Rivers A R Minds Lee duc Sagknnehewang Ro Macintosh North Battleford Dunbar Estevan and D C Dunbar.
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Nantaville
Ont
Sam Wynn
Yorkton
Sask
Citadian Weekly Newspapers Association
S. B. Agston
Campbellton
N.B
Wugh Savage
Punean
British Columbia
RL White
Kaminopa
G. Parsons
Golden
Alber Charles Clarke
Rivers A. R. Minds
Leeduc
Sagknnehewang
Ro Macintosh
NLL
North Battleford
D.C, Dunbar
Estevan
London Flight Invitation Sparks Transatlantic Hopefuls
London voters back a major city mutation plan after a wide margin vote. The article notes an invitation to aviators for a nonstop London to London flight with a 25000 fee and a Canadian-qualified pilot to undertake the mission from Vancouver.
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London
Moore
England
Aviation Opening in Canada Promises Growth in Air Travel
Malgart Pius discusses Canada’s aviation potential, noting transatlantic flights and U S Canada cooperation. He cites airways and night flying facilities as key to safety and rapid growth, arguing Canada has the world’s greatest openings for aviation due to vast distances and time saving.
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Malgart
Puis
Jase Glen
Jyles
Othe
United States
Canada
HF. Mahones
Ryan AirHnes Inc
San Iieto
Chackes AL Lintbergh
New York
Paris
Canadian guest recalls Cartier family links to Toronto
Mademoiselle Cartier, descendant of a Fathers of Confederation figure, visited Toronto for the Confederation Jubilee celebrations. She recalled living in Toronto from 1864 to 1959 with her father Shir Georges Etienne Cartier and expressed hopes for dropping the label French in French Canadian identities. She spoke of a feather crown and a belt once given to her father by Indigenous people.
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Toronta
Vanes
Mile
Hhortense Cartier
Georges Etienne Cartier
Yoronto
Quebec
Toronto
Mademoiselle Carther
France
West
Bam
Transfer of Military Units and Robbery Reported
The Westminster Regiment C Company transfers from Mission to New Westminster while the Assiniboia Regiment moves from Manor Indian Head Sask to Manitoba. The Canadian Machine Gun Corps relocates from Nanaimo to Misafon B C. London reports a 35000 dollar robbery at Colonel Marry Day’s home with four paintings slashed including Houdini’s gift. Workmen’s Compensation transfer bill advances in Parliament.
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London
Scotland Yard
Art
Colonel Marry Day
Aly
Houdini
Marry Pay
Warry Houdini
Colonel Day
House of Jorda
Imperial Conference
German Foreign Minister Stresemann Receives Nobel Peace Prize
Stresemann arrives in Norway to accept the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize shared with France’s Briand. The ceremony honors efforts toward international reconciliation and lasting peace.
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Dale
Norway
Streseman
Germany
Briand
France
Amundsen Flies To Japan On Holiday Voyage
Captain Roald Amundsen, famed Norwegian explorer, sails toward Yokohama aboard the Canadian Pacific Empress of Asia from Vancouver with C. B. Stahlschmidt the Nor Weslap consul Vancouver and L. Prenter of the Vancouver Harbor Commission aboard. It is understood he is on a holiday trip.
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Yokohama
Vaancouver
B.C
Grapp
C. B. Stahlschmidt
Agricultural progress attracts attention in Invermere region
In Invermere progress in farming draws focus as 70 acres of cantaloupe peas are set to be let out this season. The report notes strong interest in crop expansion and local agricultural activity.
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Invermere
U.S
Manitoba Election Shows Bracken Victory and Beer Reform Push
Premier Bracken and Progressive supporters won a clear majority in Manitoba's general election, securing about 54 seats. Conservatives gained ground, Liberals queued for a couple of seats, while the beer sale reform favored tighter government control ending public beer parlors, with voters backing statewide beer restrictions.
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Winnipeg
John Bracken
Sanitoba
Ianetier
Euial
Tiberals
Ehestel
Manituba
Glaas
Ithey
Dusting Wheat Fields With Aeroplanes Planned in Canada and North Dakota
An experiment using airplanes to spray a chemical dust on wheat aims to reduce black stem rust. T. M. Shields of the Royal Canadian Flying Corps will pilot dusting efforts in Manitoba with a new aircraft. Smaller trials are planned in North Dakota near Charley and Vass County, with Walter St. Steed coordinating on nearby farms.
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Marga
N.D
Manitoba
Vass County
North Dakota
T. M. Shields
Rayul Canadian Tying Corps
Philadelphia
Winnipeg
Pew
Walter St. Steed
Charle
Shields
Reed
New York Health Commissioner Bans Montreal Milk
New York State health commissioner Jar Malilias Niluol Jr orders restricted milk and products from Montreal areas. He cites a typhoid epidemic in Montreal and reports 7,000-plus cases with about 80 deaths in a 700,000 population city.
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New York State
Jar
Malilias Niluol, Jr
Montreal
Publc
Nichol
Registry Cancelation Ordered for Panamanian Vessel
Panamanian ship Federalship registry in Vancouver B C was canceled after action by Morris. The vessel had been seized by American prohibition authorities and later released by a Federal court. The cancelation followed non payment of 115 dollars to the National treasury. Owners had solicited the registry cancellation.
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Panwa Runaan Toosul Morris
Vancouver
B.C
National Treasury
SM. Morris
Coal Output Rise At Huilah Columbia Mints
During the first four months of the year the Huilah Columbia coal mints produced 54206 long tons, up 154929 from the same period last year, signaling a strong increase in output for the region.
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Vancouvver
Huilah Columbia
Ick
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Pirec
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League
Great Britain
WN UD
Royalty
Dr. Haanel’ Paasée
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Tatepayers
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South Vancouvey
Polit
Cartier
Roald Amundsen
North Pole
Japan
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