Sharkey and Heeney Fight 12 Rounds to a Draw
Canadian Press report from Madison Square Garden notes Jack Sharkey of Boston and Tom Heeney of New Zealand fought twelve rounds to a draw. The heavyweight title contest outcome left doubt about who should challenge Gene Tunney next. Heeney surprised fans by matching the favorite Sharkey.
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E. O
Madison Square Garden
New York
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Tom Heeney
New Zealand
Gene Tunney
Heeney
Peace Industry Move Launched At Conference
The peace industry movement was formally launched at Burlington House London on January 13 with attendance from employees and industrialists. Speakers included Sir Alfred Mond and Ben Turner who outlined aims and called for unity between employers and workers, while A J Cook criticized the effort as a farce. The initiative awaits Trades Union Congress action to form a coordinating committee.
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London
Burlington House
Guardian
Alfred Montreal
Mond
Ben Turner
N. Railways
W. C. Muir
C.N. R
McGill St
Express Cos
Vancouver
Ac C
Sydney
N. S
Council
Trades Union Congress
Employers’ Committee
Turner
A.J. Cook
Miners’ Federation
York County Lobstermen Push Double Gauge Law
The York County Fishermen's Association plans to back the Double Gauge law to allow taking lobsters under 10 1 2 inches, aligning with Director Crie's campaign to change the current 9 1 2 inch minimum. Veterans say smaller lobsters could boost profits, though some question effects on shore resorts and hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
York County
Sea and Shore Fisheries Association
Crie
York County Fishermen's Association
Ten Fatally Injured By Aerial Attack In Nicaragua
Special to the Guardian reports that Marine corps aviators supporting land forces against General Sandino in Nicaragua fatally wounded ten Sandino forces in an aerial sudden incident. Dispatches to the navy department cite Rear-Admiral Sellers, commander of the special service squadron in Nicaraguan waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian
Washington
Marine Corps
Sandino
Nicaragua
Navy Department
Sellers
Special Service
Nicaraguan
The Axe Still Swings in Charlottetown and Summerside
The Prohibition Commission dismissed local Vendors in Charlottetown and Summerside. R F Maddigan and C C Dickey were replaced by John McNevin and Joseph Perry respectively. The commission also appointed Archibald Bell as new prosecutor for Prince County.
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Prohibition Commission
Charlottetown
Summerside
R. F. Maddigan
John McNevin
C. C. Dickey
Joseph Perry
Archibald Bell
Prince County
First Meeting Fixed For Monday
Premier Baldwin called a conference of government departments and authorities to review the London flood disaster and plan measures to prevent a recurrence. The first meeting is set for next Monday.
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the Guardian
London
Baldwin
Maritime Hockey Results from Nova Scotia Tonight
Oxford defeated Amherst 7 to 1 in the Central League opener at Oxford. Kentville beat Truro 3 to 2 after ten minutes overtime in Kentville. Dartmouth and Crescents played 40 minutes overtime at the Forum, ending 6 to 6 in the city league.
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Oxford
N. S
Amherst
Kentville
Truro
Halifax
Dartmouth and
Crescents
Forum
British envoy contenders for Canada named
London Jan 13 reports a new scheme for British representation in Canada. Sir Edward Harding, assistant under secretary of State in the Dominions office, is likely the first British representative in Ottawa. Another Ottawa report cites Sir Malcolm Robertson as probable minister to Canada.
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the Guardian
London
Canada
Col
M. H. Amery
Ottawa
Edward Harding
Dominions’ Office
Malcolm Robertson
Farmers Of Manitoba In Annual Convention
Portage la Prairie Manitoba January 13. A J Poole retiring president urged unity with the bank and file to build a future worthy of pioneers. He traced the United Farmers of Manitoba from 1903, praising cooperation, open doors, and social progress alongside economic aims with the United Farm Women noted for vital community work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage LA Prairie
Man
United ‘Farmers of Manitoba
United Farmers of Manitoba
A. J. Poole
Poole
Farmers of Manitoba
Farmers’ Organization
Farmers’ Association
Was Seventh Woman Executed
Albany news reports Ruth Snyder was the seventh woman executed in New York state and the third woman electrocuted for killing her husband. Four of the other six executed women also faced murder convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Guardian
Albany, N. Y
Ruth Snyder
New York State
Crystals Beat Abbies 5 2 In Summerside Showdown
Summerside hosts a fast paced hockey clash as the Crystals overpower the Abbies 5 2. Silliphant and Gallant lead the visitors with two goals apiece while Earle Prowse adds two assists and crashes the Abbies defense.
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Summerside
Abegweits
Ralph Silliphant
Prince Edward Island
Silliphant
Chick” Gallant
Earle Prowse
Dempsey Diamond
Prowse
Crockett
Anderson
Wee
Winnes
Summers
Crystals
Abbeyweits
Cox
Jack Schurman
Diamond Sho Anderson
Con
Diamond Simphant Dehieee
Cox Schurm
Doiron Perry
Prowse George Gt Lohepepe
Saunders
Lewellyn Rogers
W. R. Squarebriggs
W. Smith
Abbies
Acorn
B. W. Robinson
Will Not Be Represented At Havana Conference
Canadian and United States officials reached an agreement on Import Milk Act regulations. Canada will assist enforcement and conduct sanitary farm inspections and annual herd tuberculin tests. A border inspection network is planned with bacteriologist H. B. Swither in charge at Rouse’s Point New York.
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Guardian
Ottawa
United States
Department of Agriculture
Rouse’s Point
N. Y
Inspection Service
H. B. Swither
Chicago
Canadian Christmas Card Prize Awarded to Miss Jennie Turner
In Toronto on January 13 the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire awarded the $100 prize from Chamberlain Chapter to Miss Jennie W. Turner of Charlottetown P E I for an autumn indoor scene design. The competition drew many Canadian and artistic entries and aimed to encourage Canadian artists to produce Canadian Christmas cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire
Chamberlain Chapter
Jennie W. Turner
Charlottetown
Turner
W. C. Turner
Report on Royal Commission Will Be Tabled
Ottawa expects cabinet subcommittee to decide on reparations policy as the Royal Commission report by James Friel K C is set to be tabled early in the coming session. The inquiry, begun after the death of William Pugsley, has examined thousands of claims and cost about 200000 dollars. With about 11 million dollars in Dawes payments, options include paying all claims now, or prioritizing high claims, or aiding only five necessitous cases to prompt larger claimants to wait.
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Guardian
Ottawa
Ont
J. A. Robb
Fernand Rinfret
Lucien Cannon
James Friel
K. C
New Brunswick
William Pugsley
Germany
Canada
Bennett Resigns From Royal Bank
Sir Herbert Holt announced the resignation of Hon. R. B. Bennett from the Royal Bank of Canada directorate at the annual meeting. Holt praised Bennett's wide knowledge and experience and said his abilities will now serve the country.
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Montreal
Herbert Holt
Royal Bank of Canada
R. B. Bennett
Herbert
K.C
Abitibi Spinach River Plan Effective
Alexander Smith announces that Abitibi Power and Paper Co. plan to acquire common stock of Span ish River Pulp and Paper Mills Fort William Power Company Manitoba Paper Company St Anne Paper Company Murray Bay Paper Company. Ninety seven percent of shares have been deposited. L R Wilson remains managing director. no personnel changes expected.
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Montreal
Que
Alexander Smith
Abitibi Power and Paper Co., Limited
Spanish River Pulp and Paper Mills, Limited
Fort William Power Company, Limited
Manitoba Paper Company, Limited
St. Anne Paper Company Limited
Murray Bay Paper Co., Limited
L. R. Wilson
Condolence From King And Queen To Mrs Hardy
London January 13 Mrs Hardy wife of Thomas Hardy noted English author died last night. The King and Queen sent a message expressing sorrow for the loss and stating the country will share in the grief of those who admire his literature. The message conveys deep sympathy for Mrs Hardy.
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London
Hardy
Thomas Hardy
Dinner To Hon R B Bennett Slated For January 24th
Sir George Perley will preside at a dinner in Ottawa on January 24 honoring Conservative leader Hon. R B Bennett. Sir Robert Borden cannot attend due to ill health. Premier Howard Ferguson to propose the toast with prominent Conservatives from Ontario Quebec and western Canada expected to attend. C N R O will broadcast the speeches.
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the Guardian
Ottawa
George Perley
M. P
Ottawa Liberal- Conservative Association
R. B. Bennett
Chateau Laureier
Robert Borden
Howard Ferguson
Bennett
Ontario
Conditions In Cape Breton Collieries Put Strain
Halifax Jan 13. Discussing a Glace Bay conference on unemployment in Cape Breton collieries Nos 2 and 4, Hon Gordon Harrington said conditions in the Cape Breton mines had never been less satisfactory since 1893. He noted current conditions at Glace Bay are especially poor as negotiations for a new wage contract approach.
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Halifax
N. S
Glace Bay
Cape Breton
Gordon S. Harrington
Dominion Coal Company
Gentile and Jew Preachers Switch Pulpits in Toronto
In a first for Toronto, Rev. E. Crossley Hunter of Carlton Street United Church will preach at Holy Blossom Synagogue on February 5, with Rabbi Ferdinand Isserman preaching at the church that evening. The exchange marks a notable step in fellowship between faiths, following prior mid week exchanges by Rabbi Isserman with a Unitarian church.
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Toronto
E. Crossley Hunter
Carlton Street United Church
Ferdinand M. Isserman
Holy Blossom Synagogue
Hunter
Isserman
Mr. Hunter
The
Star Weekly
Detroit
Franklin
Chester B. Emerson
North Woodward
Rabbi Isserman
Unitarian Church
Tribute Echoes From The Court To Mrs Hardy
Mrs Hardy replies with respect and gratitude for royal sympathy and a deeply touched response to the gracious tribute honoring her husband.
Maritime Weather and Local Announcements Roundup
Toronto weather reports with winds and temps for several cities plus lunar timing. Public notices include auctions and farm sales in Pownal and Charlottetown, a Federal Dairying Co annual meeting in Belfast Hall, and several live hog auctions listed by Everett Haslam and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal] Dairying Co
Belfast
J. R. McWilliams
Innis
VSP
Communists Cachin and Coultourier Arrested in Paris
French government arrests Communist deputies Marcel Cachin and Paul Vaillant Coultourier as they leave the chamber. The move sparks protests and could influence the April 22 elections. The incident follows prior convictions for propaganda to provoke disobedience among soldiers and sailors. The radical party splits from the government amid budget margins and debate on confidence.
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Paris
Marcel Cachin
Paul Vaillant Coultourier
Chamber of Deputies
Emalas
Cachin
Radical Party
M. Deladier
Strangler Earle Nelson Hanged At Winnipeg Jail
Earle Nelson, 30, dubbed the strangler, was hanged at the Provincial jail in Winnipeg for the murder of Emily Patterson, a 27 year old choir singer, with earlier charges in the Lola Cowan case. Nelson maintained innocence and forgave his accusers as the trap dropped at 7 41 a.m. and he was dead fifteen minutes later.
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Winnipeg
Earle Nelson
Nelson
United States
Canada
Emily Patterson
Lola Cowan
Man
Arthur Miss
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Victoria Hotel
Guardian Central
Guardian Office
Guardian Job Printery
Filmsdale
William Adams
Institute
Artea Ae
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Maritime Hockey
Robertson
Harding
Ottawa Post
Collings
Gallant
Abbie
Crystals Abegweils
Rereeve Collings
Wright
Eeie
Ene Anderson McDoull Spillett
Cahill
Havana
J. M. Baxter
Royal Commission
Royal Bank
C. B. Collieries
Maritime
Quebec
Saint John
Visi Sve
Emerald
Everett Haslam
Mt. Stewart
York Wednnesday
Walter Dockendorft
Jas
Allan
Dr. Clift
Prince St
P.B
Ieland
Pownal
W. L. Acorn
J. A. MacDonald
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