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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Oct 14, 1926

Page

3

World Wheat Control Advocated by Wheat Pool Leader

Beaty WW Wool, president of the Ab Jetta Cooperative Wheat Pool, urged Canada Australia and the United States to unite to control the global wheat market. He cited a large exportable surplus and warned that organized cooperation could prevent any buyer from challenging their price.

Vannener Neairyey Australia Canada Ascentine Beaty WW Wool Ab Jetta Cooperative Wheat Pool Cooper Alse Wood Tiel Hood Mr. Wood

Labor Men Call Senate Reform at Dominion Congress

Delegates at the Dominion Trades and Labor Congress session denounce the Senate as a barrier to Labor’s legislative aims and urge reform or abolition. The incoming executive was instructed to pursue changes, with Miss Mary McNab of Toronto praising reforms while criticizing the Senate as an old worn tool.

Congress Canadiag Senate Dominion Trades and Labor Congress Senate Mary McNab Cannes

Wheat Show Prize Again Offered by Canadian Pacific

Canadian Pacific Railway offers $100 prize to the Canadian scoring the highest points in hard wheat at the Chicago International Grain Show to be held in December. In recent years the prize winner has often become the world wheat champion.

C. P. RA Chicago Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Tunney Defeats Dempsey For World Heavyweight Title

In a rain soaked bout in Philadelphia Gene Tunney defeated Jack Dempsey to win the world heavyweight championship. The fight went the limit with both judges awarding the decision to Tunney amid a controversial scoring display. Tunney nearly finished Dempsey in the opening round with a sharp right hook.

Gene Tunney Dafea Chamon Gene Funney Jack Dempsey Exanarine Tunney Hempsey

Unclear OCR: Berlin arts jobs by occupation

The text lists unemployed artists with counts: 655 actors 689 painters 253 opera singers 2 sculptors and 39 writers, noting widespread underemployment.

Berlin Morathy Dbertin

Warships Ordered to Ching Malta Reinforcement Readied

British warships from the Mediterranean fleet have been detached to reinforce PLM. Caster, Carisfort and Jaremouth are ordered to Ching as tensions rise in the theater.

Ching Malta Enatite

Refuge Sought Aboard U S Warships on Yangtze River

The fragment reports refugees taking shelter on United States warships on the Yangtze River amid unrest. It mentions ships named Wort or Qarellia and a river valley context with nationalistic tensions affecting civilians seeking asylum aboard naval vessels.

U.S Yangtse Klaas River Valles Mary Wat United States

League of Nations backs world economic conference

The assembly adopts a resolution calling for a universal economic conference. Germany expresses strong support while details of a royal wedding in December surface. Provisional plans set for Crewe Piines Leopold to Princeas Ast ria with a date to be fixed in December.

Tetera League of Nations Assembly Germany Dracsels Delerum Crewe Piines Leopold Princeas Astri Tome

Work On H. B. Railway Reaches Gretna Stage

The Hudson Bay Railway project advances with 1000 men expected, 25 miles of track can be laid per hour and 300 miles of line targeted. By season end, 900 plus workers are on payroll, with a goal to 1000 and 300 miles completed within weeks amid ongoing bridge work and right of way clearance.

Reitle River Witch Point Mile 247 Aile Ab Foon Freezup

Public Health Need Widespread Campaign Urged

Dr H N Seymour of Regina urged a broad public health education campaign against diphtheria smallpox and typhoid fever at the Saskatchewan Medical Association meeting at the University of Saskatchewan. He called for cooperation among medical men Education press clergy and other groups to advance the work with concrete endorsement from the association. Other speakers included Dr BE Shelton Saskatoon Dr J Brown Saskatoon Dr George C Male London Ont and Dr W R Coles Regina.

Saskatoon H. N. Seymour Department of Public Health Regina Saskatchewan Medical Association University of Saskatchewan Department of Education Association Shepley J. Brown George C. Male London Ont W. BR Coles

Conservative Conference Call in Ottawa October 12

Official notice from Conservative headquarters calls Conservative members elect and defeated candidates to gather in Parliament Buildings Ottawa on October 12 to discuss the party's course for the forthcoming session. The meeting includes Conservative MPs Senators and unsuccessful candidates.

Ottawa

France regrets Corsica incident. probes flights loss

The French government conveyed regret to Premier Mussolini over the Bas tia Corsica incident in which crowds attacked the Italian consulate and forced ships in the harbor to fly the French flag. It ordered a severe investigation and exemplary punishment. At Pensacola naval station mobile aviation losses were reported with all 35 aircraft damaged in a storm. no life lost though property damage totals about 2.06 million dollars.

Corsica Rome Mussolini Bastia Mobile All Pensacola Naval Station Jos Pensecola Jaure Associated Press Naval Station

Heavy Fines Imposed Under Manitoba Temperance Act

In police court here fines totaling 4000 were levied on violators of the Manitoba Temperance Act. The Crown won 19 convictions out of 57 trials, with 40 cases remanded. It was the heaviest docket in many years.

Winnipes

Labor victory forecast for Britain by Roberts at trades congress

At the Dominion Trades and Labor Congress in Montreal Hon. F O Roberts predicted the next general British election would return the Labor Party led by Ramser MacDonah with a strong majority to implement policies workers have sought through industrial action. He condemned Premier Baldwin and praised figures in London. James B Connors, president of the Switchmen's Union, likewise warned Reds would not gain North America.

MacDonald F. O. Roberts Montreal Labor Party Ramser MacDonah Rton Flo. Roberts Eptech Dominion Trades and Labor Congress Mr. Roberts British General Trades Union Congress Baldwin London Dean Inge North America James B. Connors Switchmen’s Union American Federation of Labor

Pelican scuttled by boys sinks in Sydney harbor

The old British man-of-war Pelican moored in Sydney harbor was opened at the sea valves by mischievous boys on election night. The vessel now lies in 25 feet of water and a plan to raise her next spring is under way, with citizens considering purchase.

Sydney N.S Pelican

Florida Hurricane Relief Appeals and Red Cross Efforts

Miami residents suffer after a tropical hurricane as relief collapses unfold. Henry M. Baker arrives to direct disaster relief for Florida districts while nationwide aid is urged. Doctors nurses sailors marines and volunteers work amid 6 600 ruined homes and ongoing search for victims. Red Cross seeks more nurses serums and anti-toxins to prevent epidemics.

Miami United States Henry M. Baker American Red Cross Florida Aml Waterfall Bistayne Nay Red Cross

Trade outlook steady as Montreal bank notes gains

Montreal reports that political campaigns had little impact on business. The Bank of Montreal summary says the new government has a stable majority aiding trade, while crop harvests are above average and business sentiment remains satisfactory with no major concerns.

Montreal Bank of Montreal Smimmary

Miners Confer Confront Baldwin Over New Plan

British Miners Federation leaders met Premier Baldwin and the cabinet coal committee at Downing Street. They condemned Winston Churchill's proposal as a change from earlier promises and did not reject the plan outright, leaving room for further negotiations with the government.

Eniile British Miners’ Federation Stanley Baldwin Cabinet Coal Committee Downing Street Mr. Taldwin Winston Churchill

Sikorsky Hopes New Plane Ready for Trans Atlantic Flight

Igor Sikorsky, designer of the ill fated 8 35, plans to have another plane built by spring for a non stop trans Atlantic attempt. He says planes are in preparation and he may fly solo next night to prove his confidence in his work.

3Ikorsky Westbury N.Y Igor Sikorsky Fonck Paris Noorstop Plana Sikorsky

Evacuation Plan Touted by German and Allied Officials

Germany and France consider a full evacuation of the Rhine region rather than a partial pullback. Dr Stresemann, German Foreign Secretary, told reporters before departing for Berlin that plans envision complete withdrawal of occupying forces from the area.

Rhine Geneva Germany France Stresemann Folkten Secry Berlin

Death toll rises as bodies recovered in Florida disaster

In Sebring and Moore Haven Florida a total of 110 bodies have been recovered with at least 200 more rapidly decomposing. Col 8 L Tawry Jr of Tarapa who took control of the region told the Associated Press on his return from Moorehaven.

Sebring Fla Moorehaven 8. L. Tawry, Jr Tarapa Associated Press

World’s youngest climbers conquer Mount Edith Cavell

Billy Agnew twelve and Patsy Agnew ten reached the summit of Mount Edith Cavell 11 033 feet in Jasper National Park Alberta. They were guided by Henry Fuhrer a Swiss guide from Jasper Park Lodge who carried the youngsters at the peak.

Patsy Agnew Edith Cavell Jasper National Park Alberta Henry Fuhrer Jasper Park Lodge

Fortune rises for Stinnes heir amid strike-driven recovery

Stace Stinnes Jr, 28, heir to Germany's wartime Crovsus, regains financial throne as Huntleh coat strike sustains gains. Hugo Jo exploits remaining properties to build a coal export business with reported profits near 000 and sales up to 2.5 million tons amid Britain strike impacts.

Berta. Stace Stinnes Bety Germany Truge Hugo France Sceandinavia Holcont Land South America

Regret King Absence In Imperial Conference Warned

The London liberal weekly Truth laments Mackenzie King could miss the Imperial Conference and jokes he would offer useful tips on sweeping the country. It proposes inviting him to preside over a private conf with Lord Oxford Asquith George Runeman and other politicians or sending them to Canada for instruction.

London Canada Mackenzie King Liberal Weeks Mather Land King Tan Humorus Truth Lord Oxford and Asanth Tlord George Walter Runeman Alp

Feeder Shows praised by Irish correspondent

Lon don based Lon don Meat Trades Journal notes Western Canada hosts Feeder Shows in Edmonton Calgary Moose Jaw and Winnipeg. The piece calls Irish breeders to imitate the events as educational incentives to improve breeding and test crosses for modern needs, potentially boosting demand for young cattle from Ireland.

Western Canada Moose Jaw Dublin Meat Trades’ Journal London England Edmonton Calgary Winnipeg Treland

Baron Byng Optimistic Over Canada's Future

Toronto honors Loyd Byng and Lady Byng as retiring Governor General and consort depart. Officials praise Canada’s troops from Vimy Ridge and express enduring confidence. Byng says he is leaving more optimistic about the Dominion after visiting Canada and its people.

Baron Byng Canada Toronto Ontario Tatewel God Speed Candas Loyd Byng Lady Byng Howard Ferguson Tlarry Corkshutt Sue William Matlock Ontario Supreme Court Weir Adieus Baron Beng Vins Ridge Dominion

Advance in Ocean Freight Rates Effective

Montreal announces immediate 13 percent general advance in ocean freight rates from Canadian ports to the United Kingdom. Transport lines represented by the Canadian Trans-Atlantic conference cite higher coal costs and shipboard coal needs as reasons. Cattle, flour and grains are excluded from the rate change and no adjustment is shown for continental shipments.

Montreal United Kingdon Hnes Trans- Avian Tle Alo. Minshall Uhis

Sobriety Campaign in Italy Gains Noted Support

J Richardson European secretary of the World League Against Alcoholism reports Mussolini pushing sobriety among youth. He cites a new prohibition text banning wine sales to those under eight and a broader drive to educate all classes against giving alcohol to children.

London Mussolini Hd. J. Richardson World League Against Alcoholism Hatly Clarses

Premier Brownlee Offered Post With Wheat Pool

Edmonton report claims Premier J Brownlee has been offered the general manager position of the Canadian Cooperative Wheat Producers Pool, a national body formed by Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta pools. He has not confirmed or denied the rumor.

Brownlee Alberta Wheat Pool Edmonton Canady Co-operative Wheat D Manitoba Saskatchewan Albertt J. Brownlee Tirownlee

Miami Conscript Negro Labor Sparks Public Outcry

In Miami county officials ordered conscription of African American men of working age to clear debris after a disaster. Police and deputies gathered men at the courthouse and many died in the process or from hard labor.

Miami Cnderty

Insurance Agents Predict Atlantic City Hurricane Payouts

Cid G. Jones president of the National Association of Insurance Agents said indemnities of about 175 million dollars will likely be demanded after the Florida hurricane. Jones spoke at the association’s annual convention in Kansas City Missouri.

Atlantic City Cid G. Jones Kansas City National Association of Insurance Agents Nery Jones Lapre

End of Anti British Boycott in Hong Kong

The Cantonese government foreign minister announced the end of the anti British boycott after a long period. He said restoration of trade with Japan depends on British policy and its impact on China Japan relations.

Ing Kong China Japan

Secret in Photography Reveals Ways to Slim Subjects

Charles Avlett of Torente photographer explains to the Maenle Intern Horm Photographers' Association that the subject should appear thinner. he notes standing tall emphasizes fullness while seating or tilting can create a slimmer look.

Charles Avlett Maenle Horm Photographers’ Association Aglett

Zeppelins for new co services between Sevillamd and Buenos Aires

The report states Zeppelins will be used at the Frederichshafen works for exclusive new co services linking Sevillamd and Buenos Aires. Spain granted a venue for the German enterprise.

Frederichstaten Germany Zepelins Frederichshafen Sevillamd Buenos Aires Spain Reme Pany

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Dempsey N. OW H. B. Railway the Public Call Conservative Conference Britain Billy Agnew Hugo Stinnes, Jr Italy
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