Cabinet to Discuss Western Problems and Return of Ministers
Ottawa set to host a cabinet session late this week as four ministers arrive from Europe. The group includes Charles Dunning and Ian Mackenzie, with Dunning to head finance and Mackenzie defence. Euler remains in Europe pursuing wider markets, with Lapointe possibly extending his stay. The session will address western drought hardships and prepare for Geneva league talks with President Mackenzie King leading Canada’s delegation.
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Ax Am
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Canada
O. D. Skelton
Europe
Charles Dunning
Finance
C. G. Power
Ian Mackenzie
Defence
J. G. Gardiner
W. D. Euler
Trade and Commerce
Ernest Lapointe
Justice
Euler
Chief Justice May Retire and Alberta Court Appointments
Retirement of Hon. W. C. Simmons as chief justice of the Alberta supreme court set for September 1. Appointed to the bench in 1910 after Liberal service for Lethbridge, he became chief justice of the trial division in 1920. Ottawa reports railway commission hearings will begin September 6 with dates in Winnipeg Saskatoon Edmonton Vancouver Calgary Swift Current and Brandon.
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Calgary
Calgary Herald
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Supreme Court
Lethbridge
Ottawa
Board of Railway Commissioners
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Saskatoon
Edmonton
Vancouver
Swift Current
Brandon
No Coalition Declared by Manitoba Conservatives
Willie, leader of the new Conservative party in Manitoba, says there can be no coalition with Premier John Bracken. He notes the caucus would not accept a coalition on fair terms and cites a cabinet split that favored the government. The Liberal Progressive leader heads to The Pas for northern campaigning as two deferred elections are set for Aug 21. W. W. Kennedy to contest Rupert's Land.
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Rupert's Land
Friendly Relations Canada Broadens Windows For World Trade
Hon. J. E. Michaud Dominion minister of fisheries told the Laurier club that Canada seeks broader friendly relations with the world and expanded trade. He spoke after his first official journey across the Rocky Mountains, urging a national consciousness where eastern and western provinces understand and cooperate for a united, progressive land.
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World Trade Victoria
United
J. E. Michaud
Dominion
Laurier Club
Rocky Mounta
King Edward's Sixth Flight Reunites With Queen Mother
The king completed a quick Sandringham visit then joined guests on the Nahlin for a Mediterranean holiday cruise. He flew back to London after a brief stay, while destroyers Grafton and Glowworm were assigned to convoy the yacht for the voyage. Royal Treasures Exhibition to feature loyalty-themed creatures in coronation year.
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Edward
Sandringham
Nahlin
Mediterranean
Sandringham House
Grafton
Glowworm
Admiralty
Stringent rules to protect Canada's wild fowl in place
Ottawa announced tight regulatory steps to prevent extinction of waterfowl. Hon. T A Crerar declared shorter seasons, reduced bag limits, and broad prohibitions on baiting and live decoys. Northward brant protection and cross border migratory limits reflect a broader treaty framework with the United States. Harvest windows vary by province with key dates from Sept to Nov and strict daily counts.
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T. A. Crerar
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Revere Drouth
Prairies
United States
Ontario
French and
Mattawa
British Columbia
Omineca
Fort George
Peace River
Atlin
Skeena
Victoria cashes in on gold car miners sale direct to government
Virgin gold valued at ten thousand dollars washed from provincial streams, with miners receiving twenty eight dollars per ounce on the spot. About three hundred four ounces purchased weekly from outlying districts, replacing earlier shipments to the Dominion assay office and allowing immediate payment to the miner. The province handles shipment and resells refined gold to the Dominion government.
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Victoria
Assnger
Dominion Assay
Dominion
German Protest Over Shelling of Freighter at Madrid
The Reich government publicly protested to Madrid over the shelling of a German freighter by a loyalist warship and claimed four young Nazis were killed by a Spanish firing squad. Protests were sent to Madrid and to the Spanish navy to prevent further incidents like the El Araish attack on the Sevilla, which narrowly avoided shells from the destroyer Almirante Valdes. The official German agency said warships remained in the Mediterranean to aid German fugitives and protect interests.
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Valdes
Mediterranean
Forest Fires Lightning Blamed For Fires Southwestern Alberta Calgary
Forests in southwestern Alberta faced several fires blamed on lightning, with two notable outbreaks atop Gala tea creek headwaters and near Trapp creek in the Highwood valley. Forestry crews controlled those fires as hundreds of men manned the fire front while other blazes in Castle river and Highwood remained under watch.
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Calgary
Alberta
Galatea Creek
Trapp Creek
Highwood Valley
Castle River
Highwood Jey
New Radio Station to Rise on Lulu Island
Mayor G G Meecer broke ground for a Canadian radio commission station on Lulu Island. The project will use a 5,000 watt transmitter with a 40 foot tower and new studios. Completion expected by October in Ottawa. Coal production for last June reached 1,022,385 tons, up from 930,093 tons a year earlier. Coke production nearly matched last year.
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Canadian Commission
Lulu Island
Vancouver
G. G. Meecer
Canadan Radio Commission
CRCV
Ottawa
Verminion Bureau of Matistics
Canada
British tourism gains as overseas visitors rise
England reports higher overseas tourism for six years with a surge from the continent offsetting a decline in American travelers. Americans tally 137,500 in June, 4,000 more than last year, while France sees a drop of about 700,000 due to living costs and political climate. Hotel groups plan pricing for coronation year. hotelkeepers seek to avoid deterring visitors. Budget travelers may find lodging farther from central London.
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London
France
French Chamber of Commerce
Peace Gardens idea spreads across Europe through talks
Negotiations are under way to establish international peace gardens on Latvia Bethenia and Lithuania borders with hopes for similar gardens on France and Germany borders. Henry J. Moore of Islington spoke at the Canadian Florists and Gardeners Association annual convention in Toronto. Also noted is the arrival of Mrs. Vesey of London, great grand niece of Sir Alexander Mackenzie, who has traveled the Mackenzie River route to Aklavik and plans to reach Bella Coola Washington to view the Pacific Ocean in 1798.
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Manitoba-North Dakota
Henry J. Moore
Islington
Florists’ and Gardeners’ Association
Latvia
Bethenia
Lithuania
France
Germany
Vancouver
Arm
European Conflict Seen Nearing End Of Spanish Crisis
London reports swift moves toward a climax in the Spanish civil war with a hands off non intervention plan. Britain and France urge respect for life and property as Spain’s ships bomb the Algeciras and Ceuta areas. Mussolini eyes Mediterranean control with Italian bases and a revived Balearic scheme while Britain fortifies Cyprus. Public opinion largely opposes intervention though fears of wider conflict persist.
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Atlantic
Queen Wilhelmina May Abdicate In Favor Of Juliana
The Daily Herald reports Queen Wilhelmina may abdicate next year and cede the throne to her daughter Juliana after Juliana's marriage to Prince Charles of Sweden. Talks between Dutch and Swedish royals have centered on the engagement and the financial plan reducing the queen's income by £27,000 for the consort.
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Holland
London
Daily Herald
Wilhelmina of Holland
Juliana
Charles
Sweden
Wilhelmina
Wheat Exports Rise Sharply for Canadian Crop Year
Dominion bureau of statistics reports total Canadian wheat exports for the year ending July 31 at 222,215,279 bushels, up about 80 million from the prior year. Overseas shipments reached 172,045,574 bushels, U S imports 50,167,705, last week exports 5,286,657 with 4,102,657 overseas and 1,184,000 to the United States for consumption and milling in bond. The weekly total was 4,032,790 higher than last year.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
United States
Canaan
Bond
Executions Reported Amid Madrid Revolt Frontline Chaos
A French observer tallies 5000 to 10000 prisoners executed in Madrid since the revolt began. He describes mass killings at Casa de Campo, widespread mobilizations, empty streets, and deteriorating conditions as both sides clash and the city endures drastic measures.
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Madrid
Spain
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Martinez Barrio
Casa de Campo
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