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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
3
A fragmented report recalls a daring world flight attempt with aviators navigating lowland terrain and mounting challenges. The piece hints at risks faced, noting the aircrafts' endurance, technical strains, and the era’s pioneering spirit.
The speech by M. Rakovsky argues the United States will eventually recognize the Soviet Union. He cites shifts toward a “third party” and notes signs of change in international order. The speaker urges caution about Western capitalism and European stability amid Soviet influence.
An Ottawa spokesman disputes claims that British Petroleum struck a 500-barrel air well at Wainwright Alberta, saying no word from district officials confirms the report. Inquiries into Northwest Territories mines and Dominion Lands tranches found no basis for the claim, though the company is stated to be boring.
Prince of Wales entry from E. I. Rauch captured key prizes in short form classes at the Victoria Fall Fair. George Al Aruuckie of Lemberg Saskatchewan pushed hard in several classes. EP senior champion junior champion and grand champion balls earned blue ribbons. Saskatchewan entry beat ESP in two ryerrcald balls. Canadian Song Writer Laure Lemon Dies in Guelph. Laure Lemon, daughter of Andrew Lemon, widow of William Headh, noted for patriotic songs including "My Aim Folk."
The Dominions except Newfoundland unanimously opposed continuing the Braiire exhibition at Wembley in 1925. Discontinuance was urged mainly due to the cost of maintaining staff and renewing exhibits.
Fragmented OCR text from a wartime page mentions troops and departure with unclear location names and embedded garbled phrases. The readable parts reference a withdrawal or movement of forces and possible public reaction but lack coherent details or dates.
Reports say Prince William plans a visit to Canada with emphasis on privacy and public appearances. The royal party, including aides and security, prepare for engagements at venues such as Jesper Park and a ranch near Alberta, while speculation swirls about the timing and public duties.
Four men robbed a Boston diamond merchant early in the day, stealing about $150,000 in diamonds and jewelry. Clerks were held up at gunpoint as the thieves looted cases just opened for business. The heist took under five minutes before the robbers fled in a waiting car, pursued by a policeman racing through side streets.
Vice President and Secretary of the Lincoln Highway Association and Ho BL Evans of Detroit aim to pilot an automobile across the prairies to the Pacific coast earning a Canadian Highway Association gold medal. Several attempts have failed but the quest continues awaiting the prize. Subduing Scarlet Fever reports in St John New York suggest a forthcoming antitoxin may control the disease within a year as per Dr TH B L Cushing of Montreal.
A dispatch from Allahabad reports a strong earthquake in Semdryvechensk province, Russian Turkestan. Forty one people are dead, over 4,000 houses destroyed, and about 8,400 left homeless across several villages.
A blaze in the Prines Rupert area has burned over three square miles of timber near Alice Arm. Firefighters from all available men fought the outbreak for several days, threatening a premier timber stand in the district.
Policies and warnings addressed to British leaders on French economic plans. Philip Snowden and others express concern that a draft commercial agreement aims to boost French industry with political backing. The article notes British textile and iron sectors face a strategic threat and mentions pending post office decisions on reestablishing postal workers.
Africa will not host the exhibition next year as officials cite planning delays and shifting priorities. The decision affects regional events and funding for ongoing programs across multiple sectors.
The text reports manufacturers appealing to a board over tariff changes affecting Canadian Pacific Railway and other lines. It notes disputes on rate settings and potential government relief measures, with industry groups challenging the tariffs and seeking adjustments to ease burdens on shippers and producers.
Fire investigators led by Fire Commissioner Ritchie found a hidden subterranean farm in an east city cellar belonging to Signor Giuseppe Miauroi. The inventory listed three pigs two goats about forty chickens and a large barrel fire likely began August 16 in the Maurai household. Only two residents died from smoke in the blaze.
Mars Phobos and Deimos, satellites of Mare, will be observed by the naval observatory this month as Mars approaches Earth more closely than in years past. British warships have reached Port Sudan Khartoum Bespt to assist troops in keeping order as martial law is imposed after further disturbances in the district.
A garbled news fragment reports a Hudson Bay ship at risk near Arte See, drifting toward the northwest. It mentions a crew, a possible escape, and local names amid unclear details and stray phrases.
Delegation will seek opinions from Western premiers on the Saskatchewan and other provinces. A program from the assembly’s executive will interview the western premiers about the plan and cabinet decisions.
A Winnipeg report cites German plans in the Reichstag to levy a heavy import duty on wheat and flour. The levy would be about 35 cents per bushel on wheat and 50 cents per barrel on flour, aimed at boosting potato consumption and protecting domestic farmers while limiting foreign foodstuffs. A New York exporter warns prices could fall and German imports may drop by 50 to 75 million bushels next year.
The Montreal newspaper La Pre si w describes Rev Adelard Delorme facing his third murder trial for the death of his half brother Raoul. Crown prosecutor William Calder KC confirms the plan and the Court of King's Bench will open September 10 with Justice Demers presiding. Delorme has been examined by alienists as part of the proceedings.
A parliamentary session in Paris faced disruption as communists heckled the presiding officer and shouted down the Dawes plan discussion. Applause followed a minister's remarks on reforms, while anti government chants echoed through the chamber.
Edmonton official notes revenue from hard liquor sales under government stores is weak after three months. Commissioner Ginning says early novelty faded, retail volumes small, and projections for yearly profits unlikely to meet expectations. He also refutes reports that Alberta liquor shops will close soon.
Ottawa reports a new immigration agreement with Britain under which the British government will fund equipment and sailing for settlers to Canada. The total aid is estimated between one and a half and five million dollars, repayable over 25 years, with Canada directing settlement of arrivals and aiding families upon their landing. Most settlers are expected to head for the northwest provinces.
Professor Manly Champlin reports sawfly damage at the University of Saskatchewan farm and widespread reports of serious losses in the Sarkarom district. He advises cutting wheat early to prevent further losses.
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