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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
7
Fragmentary notice lists event times for Barrie Ontario groups at University of Simcoe and Collier Street venues. Mentions L B R and Laurie, box 1078 Montreal addresses appear in the OCR fragment. Details are incomplete and unclear.
Fragmentary listing notes the Toronto Conservatory setup and associated musical events. Names and details are incomplete but reference to Band, children’s activities, and orchestral topics appear amid partial titles and contact lines.
An altercation in the engine cab between a veteran CPR engineer and a strong fireman led to the fireman’s removal of the train to Lis toll after a wrecking standstill near Dorking. The engineer suffered broken ribs but remained in the cab until help arrived. the conductor later took control of the throttle amid union rule concerns.
The article notes Ramsay MacDonald and the Labour party risk remaining in office and hints the party resists Soviet involvement in British affairs. It also discusses the German handed over dirigible and the potential of a US navy North Pole dash, highlighting growing aerial exploration and adventurous public interest.
The text notes Labor's strong showing in recent elections and a cryptic reply from Mr. MacDonald about a message never having been sent. It suggests growing excitement among British politics scholars and signals a forthcoming election as Labor faces a national mandate after forming a government.
The article notes forty six recognized sovereigns at the war’s start and now only seventeen remain. It cites revolutions and people’s demand as the drivers of abdications, arguing autocratic monarchies fell under reverses and disasters. It adds the British royal family gains popularity and the Prince of Wales will tour South Africa this year.
In a recent popularity contest Lloyd George held a large lead with Baldwin second and jockey Steve Donoghue third. The list also included two professional cricketers and a professional boxer in the top ten, highlighting Britain’s sporting ethos and the merit of fair play.
Prominent British bankers rebuke timid citizens who are moving securities abroad fearing a Labour government. They argue no reason exists for violent anti capital moves and warn panic would harm Britain. Labour leaders are described as level headed, influential, and unlikely to ruin the country, though favor radical measures.
Hundreds of prisoners captured in the republican uprising are being released by the Irish Free State Government. Prominent leaders and generals are among those freed while Eamon de Valera remains confined as a dangerous agitator. Parliament pledges to address the Bang case fallout from the United States and plans to meet the issue.
A new city ordinance requires Seattle municipal street car employees to take one day off in seven. In Bowmanville Pennsylvania a fall from a lounge where a child slept caused the death of a 5 year old boy.
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