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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jun 30, 1927

Page

7

Electors of Manitoba Go to Polls June 28

Manitoba electors head to the polls June 28 to determine the fate of the fifteenth Legislature. The Progressive government seeks reaffirmation after five years in power, with Liberals Conservatives Labor Independents as the main groups.

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Strangler in Winnipeg Identified as Serial Killer Vagrant

Police confirm the Winnipeg strangler is Virgil Wilson later writing as Earle Nelson born in San Francisco. He is held at central headquarters with heavy guards after recapture in Killarney Manitoba and transport by special train. He is accused of killing five victims including a 11 year old choir singer and a five year old child.

Winnipeg Tole Cowan Emily Patterson Central Police United States Detroit San Francisco Buffaio Portland Ure Winnipes Killarney Manitoba Kilarney Virgil Wilson Lancaster England Earle Nelson

Penal Servitude for Life for Assassin of Soviet Minister

Roria Kaweeds, age 19, was sentenced to penal servitude for life and loss of civil rights for assassinating Peter Votkomt, a Soviet minister during the war. The court recommended commutation to 15 years. Kaweeds admitted kissing the bride but claimed no murder, saying vengeance against Bolsheviks justified his act. Mrs Churchill injured in London motor accident. she suffered bruises and shock but is progressing satisfactorily.

Warsaw Roria Koweeds Peter Votkomt Wintvier Kaweeda Churchill Spencer Churchill Winston Churchill Kerslegian London

Home Makers Discuss Immigration Question

A resolution on immigration policy, endorsed by the United Farmers and presented by the Home Makers club, was read by Miss De Lary. The discussion was scheduled for Convocation Hall as part of annual meetings, reflecting broad concern over provincial immigration work and policy directions.

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Narrow Escape of Portuguese Aviators Rescued at Sea

Portuguese aviators Majer Carmen and He Wire were wrecked at sea while attempting to return to Lisbon from Brazil. They clung to the sinking plane wreckage for four hours as a storm raged near Para. A fishing boat sighted them and rescued the men, taking them to Para. The plane sank, leaving only the logbook. Major Betres, who flew across the South Atlantic from the West African coast to Brazil last March, will return to Europe by steamer with his companions.

Hilo Janeiro Hengu Majer Carmento Teltes Mita Lisbon United States Para Brazil Georgetown British Guinea Wreckine Betres South Atlantic Europe

Saskatchewan Butter Trade Prospects in Britain

Discussion on exporting Saskatchewan butter to Britain notes potential market demand in the old country. British buyers and regulatory requirements warrant study while urging expansion of creamery products under supportive legislation. Also mentions St Catharines and a trip by Rev Dr Johnston and Prof MacDonald toward the Arctic region onboard Edmonton bound voyage.

Britain Saskatchewan Regitta Sasketchewan Qmaneser London England Mercantile Agency Co. Td St. Catherines Ont Johnston We JL MacDonald Stave River Arctic Ocean Edmonton

Canada must foster national spirit to become great

Howard Stutchbury, Alberta trade commissioner, urged Canadians to develop a national consciousness. He contrasted Canada with the United States, arguing the country must think of itself constantly to achieve greatness. The cabinet approved a decree limiting rent increases and setting maximum rates, with reductions for smaller apartments and shops.

Canada Ottawa Howard Stutchbury Alberta United States Rone, Haly

Final Results of Elections for Irish Commons

Dublin reports detailed outcomes from the Irish Dail election. Government including the Speaker remains at 47 seats, Fianna Fail 44, Labour 22, Independents 14, Faemera 8, National League 8, Sinn Fein 4, Independent Republican 3. The Free State party Clin Elresan is extinguished and founder Prof. WL Ham Magenais loses his seat. Patrick O Malley deputy Speaker is defeated in Galway.

Fianna Fail Clin Elresan WL Ham Magenais Tthe National University Dublin Patrick O'Malley Galway

Baltimore Sun Chairman Flies to East Indies on Charter

Van Lear Wack, chairman of the board of directors of the Baltimore Sun, departs Schipol airport as a passenger aboard a charter flight to the East Indies. He asserts the trip is not a stunt and no record is being pursued, accompanied by two pilots and an associate flyer who has flown thousands of miles with him.

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Steps to Avert War in Europe Reported at League Meeting

Reported discussions among Grapen Switzerland and League of Nations statesmen focus on preventive steps to avert a European war. The plan envisions a united front against any aggressor, avoiding measures that would provoke Russia while stressing arbitration and restraint amid tense Soviet relations and Balkan rifts.

Grapen Switzerland League of Nations Europe Soviet Russia Poland Jago Stavia Albania Germany Kagsla Lone Une Stresemann Geeming Corny Crerian Oalie Phushate Tassie League of Nactions Emma

Honor Three Western Doctors Named Life Members in Canada

The Canadian Public Health Association awarded life memberships to three Western doctors at its Toronto meeting. Saskatchewan deputy minister M. Sey nour announced the honors, with new Western council members Dr Reat and Dr J Afeudit, and George D. Porter Vorento elected president for a third term. Also notes Kingston MP A E Ross seeks funds for a Sir John A. Macdonald memorial and Conservative leader home, and Australian rider Allan McPhee travels to Calgary for the world championship.

Canadian Public Health Association Regina Sashkatchewin Corner Saskatchewan Toronto MM. M. Seynour Wealll Reat Bow Alberta J. Afeudit George D. Porter Vorento FP Turnbull Vancouver Kingston Onty A. E. Ross John A. Macdonald Ottawa Jeader Australia Bydney

Tomato Price Agreement Reached in Kelowna Plantings

Growers set prices for tomato crops with Kelowna planned tonnage of 1,000. Bartlanga variety to fetch 16.50 per ton and John Heer main crop planned at 28.50 per ton in southern plantings.

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Post Graduate Course Aimed at Canadian Medical Trainees

The plan envisions a joint Canadian British system allowing Canadian students to take primary exams in Canada for Royal College fellowship eligibility. Irish examiners would conduct the final assessments abroad while Canada hosts initial physiology and anatomy tests. The effort seeks more home study and revival of Canadian medical education with Red Cross pioneer hospitals expanding regional services.

Beuiah Dominion Torrone United States Canadian Medical Council Ae Fareenon Britain Fooutke Hai Canada Royal College of Surgeonary Enghid Seth Tens Evan Quedea Assocition Pioneer Ae Canwiian Red Cross Pioneer

First British cattle shipment to arrive after embargo lift

British cattle and sheep shipments resume after embargo removal. Quarantine rules apply, with a holding period for livestock and strict access controls for importers to prevent disease spread. Further imports expected as permits continue.

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Attack Oath of Allegiance Objection Raised by Republicans

Republicans of the Irish Free State Dublin object to the oath of allegiance. The text pledges faith to the Irish Free State constitution, the king, and the British Commonwealth, reflecting loyalty to Great Britain and allied nations.

Irish Free State Dublin George V Treand Hiltatn

Seek Increase of Tariff on Cloth Imports

The tariff board hears P. J. Campbell of Almonte Ontario urging higher duties on imported shirts and blankets to curb inferior fabrics. Campbell seeks standards to ban low quality work shirts and flannels, while the Merchant Tailor Association opposes higher duties on British woolens. RV Sparks for the Canadian Association of Garment Manufacturers proposes at least a ten percent spread between raw material and finished product. The hearing continues.

Vtinna Tariff Board P. J. Campbell Campbell Ciampbell Merchant ‘Tailor Association Iio Kredter Alan RV. Sparks Canadian Association of Garment Manufacturers

Extra expense to complete Bay Road this year

Government letters reveal a proposed 250000 spending increase to finish the Hudson Bay Railway to Port Nelson. The plan could not guarantee engine service to Tidewater for the year’s end, despite track completion to the port by December 1, 1927.

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Canadian Privy Council to Hear Six Appeals in Session

Six cases will advance before the Privy Council session including a Lascar Collieries matter in Alberta and a challenge over railway jurisdiction. The Nova Scotia government seeks authority to alter or abolish the Legislative Council, arguing one or both actions. The Attorney General of Canada and Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia are among respondents or references in the argued questions.

Privy Council Tondon Privy Egunedl Lascar Collieries Alberta Ainister Justce Canada Board of Railway Commissioners For Canada Nova Beathy

Sale of Illicit Drugs Serious Toronto

Deputy minister of health Amyot told the Public Health Section that Canada faces a grave narcotics problem. He urged stern action and noted widespread drug peddling with thousands registered. lawmakers favor whipping and fines for sellers.

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Demand for Saare Valley Return to Germany

A delegation representing political groups petitions Foreign Minister Stresemann to pursue Saare Valley’s early transfer to Germany without awaiting the 1942 plebiscite. The memorial asks the League of Nations to intervene and advance Saare economic interests harmed by current political status.

Geneva Switzerkind Saare Germany Stresemann League of Nations Connell

Women Council Urges Global Arbitration and Peace Pact

The International Council of Women urged all governments to accept compulsory arbitration and asked the League of Nations to draft a universal conciliation treaty open to every state. They also called for a League resolution declaring aggression a war crime and for a treaty banning aggressive war.

Switzerland International Council of Wome League of Nations League

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Strangler Agnes MacPhail Miss MacPhail Irish Commons Iniblin University Dail Eireann Mechanical Department Canadian National Railways Westack Ite German Valley League Council
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