Abbe Delorme Case To Go Before Dominion Judge
Of Montreal will preside at the next trial of Abbe Delorme, a case drawing Dominion-wide interest.
20 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1924
Page
1
Of Montreal will preside at the next trial of Abbe Delorme, a case drawing Dominion-wide interest.
Ottawa Sept 19 writs issued for Federal by election in Yale British Columbia Nomination day October 28 polling day November 6 The vacancy created by the death of J A McKelvie Conservative member who held a 642 majority in the last general election
A Salvation Army concert at the Citadel drew a large audience with readings by Mrs. Hiscock and Miss Cora Chandler, music by Miss Lillian Hiscock and the Kitchen Band, and comedies and dialogues. Proceeds benefited Cadets Edith Chandler and Albertha Williams as they depart for Toront o Training College. A farewell service is planned for Sunday evening September 21.
Sun Chuan Sang marches on Hangzhou from the south while Chekiang troops clash with Kiangsu and He Sung Lin forces around Shanghai. Lu Yung Changsu vows a stand on Hwangtu Liuho line as foreigners remain safe in the settlements amid advancing government troops.
Oklahoma City September 19. Effort to grant clemency for Elias Ridgeway a 16 year old Black youth sentenced to death for murder while under his uncle s influence Mrs Mabel Bassett state commissioner of charities and corrections leads the drive to spare the youth s life An appeal will be sent to the governor. House to let apply 196 Kent Street and 22 Pleasant Street with garage room rear.
In New York on September 19 stock trading opened with modest upswings across several industries. American Tobacco rose about 34 points, U S Cast Iron Pipes up 134, Duponts up 14, and Pullman up 1. A block of 10,000 GM shares traded at 1444.
The House of Commons will convene by September 30, Speaker J H Whitley announced, to consider the Ulster Boundary Bill. The bill authorizes a boundary commission without Ulster participation, aiming to address frontier questions before October 28 adjournment.
Bavarian police closed Ludendorff headquarters in Munich and arrested several adherents including Lt. Brueckner, linked to the Hitler Ludendorff putsch. The move, along with einem and Oswald arrests, signals a police push against violent anti government action and hints at von Kahr’s possible appointment over Bavarian public debts.
London dispatch reports strong interest in Canada’s stance on using the British fleet to enforce League of Nations arbitration awards. Lord Parming has withdrawn his offer to place the fleet at the League’s disposal, seen as a gesture to win MacDonald’s proposals, while British officials fear potential commitments with wide consequences.
London reports that over 100000 Canadian live cattle have been shipped since the embargo ended. About 40000 have arrived this year and shipments will continue through winter. Canadian officials say British rules on store cattle are now fully acceptable and no grounds for objection remain.
London dispatch reports that Morgan and Co finance for France, arranged after the franc's decline, faces a snag. The Bank of France reportedly refuses to pay interest on the full credit, insisting interest only on the amount used, a condition Morgan negotiators oppose.
Washington reports the United States will not take action over the Wrangel Island seizure by the Russian ship Red October. State Department officials offered no comment on Moscow’s claim that Soviet flag was raised and an American citizen Charles H Wells was allegedly taken prisoner.
Geneva reports the preliminary plan for military naval and aerial control of Germany Austria Hungary and Bulgaria by a League of Nations commission. The panel would include representatives from each government on the League council allied states and neighbors with the council to appoint investigators as needed. The same day the commission moved to place children under League protection.
Manchester N H Sept 19 the operatives committee of 26 members representing 14000 textile workers at the Amoskeag rejected a proposal of a 20 percent wage cut submitted by the corporation An other session will be held today to weigh a compromise The cotton section workers would accept a 10 percent cut but the mechanical and worsted sections with higher paid workers oppose any reduction
In Geneva on Sept 19, prosecutors arrested the young wife of a Zurich bank clerk and an older woman alleged as accomplice. They face charges of extensive frauds totaling about $120,000 to date. Bankers brokers and tradesmen say they lent sums for stock speculation and suffered losses.
Cantata Queen Esther performed by the Bedeque Choral Society at Central Bedeque Hall on Saturday September 27 at 8 30 p m. Proceeds go to the Protestant Orphanage.
A preliminary inquiry opened before Judge Morris into the Topsail Road auto collision in St John’s that killed six people when a car driven by Leonard Reid struck pedestrians. Evidence from Lieut Slaytor and midshipman Mellors was taken, with plans and photos of the scene presented. hearing adjourned to Tuesday.
New Bedford reports all hope is lost for the schooner Helen Murray and its six sailors. The vessel sailed from New Bedford five weeks ago to swordfish, disappeared after the August 27 storm that battered New England fishing towns. The crew included Captain Andrew J Kinney Pat Baker William Welsh Arthur Reutzenhizer Wilson Bushing and Francis Maney. Kinney and several crew members were Newfoundland natives with others from Nova Scotia and Canada.
Ottawa reports the Federal Inspector of banks post may go to another candidate as H B Mackenzie of Montreal declines due to private business pressures. The inspection system starts October 1 and the government searches for a suitable appointee.
Chicago, Sept. 19. A severe decline in corn prices occurred today on the Board of Trade with heavy selling to curb losses. Warm sunny weather reduced buyer support and near the close December futures fell about six cents to $1.07 per bushel.
Mrs. D Venatia Venstra of the Hague Holland manageress of the Transatlantic Migration bureau arrived in Fredericton after a New Brunswick tour. She will visit Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island before returning home. She noted Maritime conditions suit Dutch immigration well.
The Leyland Line steamer Asian of 5614 tons from New Orleans ran ashore near Stag Rock Cork. One fireman drowned. survivors rescued by British destroyer Seawolf after three hours, lifeboats deployed in thick fog with one boat capsizing.
The husband of Princess Patricia has been appointed commander of H. M. 8. Calcutta and is now in Quebec.
Soviet officials praise the Krasni Chetia expedition for planting the red flag on Wrangel Island off Northern Siberia and taking formal possession. They reject League of Nations adjudication and say the island belongs to Russia, viewing it as a wireless station and war supplies hub. Britain acknowledged Russian rights in London negotiations. An armed transport with infantry followed the agreement, and the Soviet government may lease the island to other nations.
In New York the brokerage Day and Heaton declared voluntary bankruptcy after the defalcations of partner George R. Christian surfaced. The firm, a member of the New York Stock Exchange since 1871, faced liabilities about 1.7 million and assets short by roughly 700 thousand, as Christian vanished.
The Cambridge debating team travels with the Red Star liner Zeeland to Halifax. Members include Richard A. Butler A P Marshall and Gerald Sarrow. They will debate eastern college teams including Bates College first then head to Antigonish on Sept 25.
Maritime weather forecast lists winds from light to moderate, temperatures ranging from the mid forties to mid seventies, and clear to cloudy skies across cities such as Toronto Montreal Quebec Charlottetown Halifax St John Boston and New York. Tidal data note high tides this afternoon and tomorrow morning with a last quarter moon due Saturday.
On her deathbed Mrs. Benjamin B. Hampton chose film actress Claire Adams as her successor. Hampton, 48, and Adams, 24, were not believed to act on the suggestion at the time. Now friends say they plan to wed, explaining the long courtship.
Ottawa notices the death of John Cameron Edwards founder of a vast lumber empire and brother of the late Senator W C Edwards after a long illness. He retired from active participation years ago and passed away in hospital today.
Community announcements list upcoming events and meetings with rate details per word. Includes deadlines and contact guidance for participation and placement in the notices column.
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