World happenings briefl y told
Approximately 4 606 candidates contested for less than 50 seats in the Reichsrat in the recent election. The estate of Sir Alfred A Smithers former chairman of the Grand Trunk Railway who died August 22 last has been probated at £40 000. The executive council of the British Empire Exhibition unanimously approved continuing the exhibition in 1925. Two air force officers were sentenced to death and shot for remaining in active during the Communist outbreak at Reval Bathonia. Anton Fletther creator of the sail less wind propelled Rotor ship is flooded with invitations to visit neighboring countries and explain his invention. Creation of a trust fund of approximately $40 000 000 for charitable and educational purposes announced at Charlotte N C by James B Duke. James Dayne a negro laborer injured when his right hand was caught in the door of a Toronto street car and a jury awarded him $6 000 damages. A parchment roll found in Barnard Castle Durham in excellent condition is inscribed in the reign of Edward. Lack of an adequate aircraft industry is a matter of grave concern to the U S Government per the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics annual report to Congress. Franco German negotiations hint at a vast European steel trust including France Germany Great Britain Belgium Luxemburg and possibly Poland and Czecho Slavia.
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Air Force
Reval
Bathonia
Anton Fletther
James Dayne
Toronto
Barnard Castle
Durham
Fdward
United States
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Congress
Coolidge
France
Germany
Great Britain
Belgium
Luxemburg
Poland
Ceecho Slavia
Federal action awaited on Canadian rural credit plan
The Alberta Farm Loan Act remains inoperative while the Dominion Government considers a general rural credits scheme for Canada. Hon. R. G. Reid forecasts a federal act upon Parliament’s upcoming session.
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Canada
R. G. Reid
Ottawa
Soviet Pressure Aims at France as Winter Crisis Grows
Reported fears in Moscow center on a looming Red Army revolt if aid is blocked. Soviet leaders seek French credits while pressuring Britain and others, with propaganda moves aimed at India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia to force a loan. The plan hinges on France as the last major ally. failure could bring chaos before midwinter.
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Red
Volga
Caucasus
Great Britain
Russia
India
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Italy
France
Constantinople
Communist Internationale
Vladimir Kolormitzeff
Heart and Nerve Tonic for Aged Readers
After middle age ailments linger as heart action weakens and nerves grow unsettled. This line urges elderly readers to use a tonic to maintain health vigor and sustained energy in later years.
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Endorsed by Whitestone Reader
Mrs M O Connor of Whitestone Ontario reports relief from shortness of breath palpitations and fainting spells after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She is eighty and says she keeps them in the house and expects many more years with their help. Sold at all druggists and dealers.
Branch Line Motion Endorsed in Saskatchewan Legislature
Unanimous assent approved a three year programme to introduce bills for new Canadian National branch lines in Saskatchewan. The senate defeated related Saskatchewan bills last session and may be subject to veto power changes. The notice ends with an asthma remedy advertisement claiming long lasting relief and effectiveness.
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Saskatchewan
A J. Hindle
Willowbunch
House of Commons
Canadian National Railways
Senate
Empress of Russia Bride Ship Reaches Port With Bachelor Majority
Arrival of the Empress of Russia shows first class passengers including over half bachelors. The list features a Dutch youth 18, seven feet three inches tall, and a stylish Filipino man among notable travelers. In Constantinople, mice delay government work as officials seek measures to curb the infestation and advance needed legislation.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Russia
Antelope Numbers Rise Near Taber and Brooks Districts
In a 40 mile radius around Taber Asia about 1000 antelopes have gathered and feed on farmers green forage, impacting cattle feed. The species, once near extinction, is recovering due to protective measures with additional sightings in the Brooks district. Mexico claims a giant Tule cypress in Oaxaca state measuring 154 feet in circumference, while California claims higher trees. Minard's Liniment used by physicians.
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Taber
Asia
Brooks
Mexico
Tule
Oaxaca
California
Duel Over Dijon Ends With German Captured
An air duel in World War Two over Dijon pits German Baron Hans von Ringhausen against American pilot Charles E. Cummings. The German is wounded and captured by the American. The Baron later marries Mrs Bertha M. Wendell in Omaha and will settle there with his bride.
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Dijon
France
Baron Hans von Ringhausen
Omaha
Bertha M. Wendell
Charles E. Cummings
Foreign Legion
Wendell
Red Cross
Germany
Fitness for Drivers Compared to Locomotive Engineers
The Hamilton Herald argues motorists should be held to strict fitness standards. It notes engineers must serve a long apprenticeship and pass sharp eyesight tests before commanding a locomotive, and asks why drivers who navigate crowded streets with steering and speed control are not subject to similar safeguards.
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Hamilton Herald
Long Distance Radio Record Reaches South Pole Signal
The Norwegian ship Sir James Clark Ross reported via radio that KFS in San Francisco heard strong signals and was asked to listen for a ship report. Officials call this one of the world’s greatest long distance radio records and aim to establish direct two way communication.
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James Clark Ross
South Pole
KFS
Federal Telegraph Company
San Francisco
Dr Thomas Kelectric Off Heals Persistent Sore
An advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Kelectric Off for stubborn sores. It claims the dressing stops sloughing draws out infection and prepares a clean surface for new skin with many testimonials.
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Thomas
Kelectric
Prince Will Visit Argentina Visit Sparks Diplomatic Talk
The Prince of Wales plan to travel to Argentina follows a spring tour of South and West Africa. News in Britain says the announcement caused a stir and may lead to elevating Buenos Aires legation to an embassy status.
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Prince of Wales
Argentina
South and West Africa
Great Britain
Evening Star
Buenos Aires
Britain Watches France Debt Talks With United States
The report that France started negotiations to fund its debt to the United States stirs London financial and political circles. Commentators expect that a payment plan with the United States may lead to settlement with Great Britain. Darling asks a long awaited question. she replies with a ready answer.
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United States
France
London
Great Britain
Darling
Trade Preferences Under Imperial Economic Conference Resolutions
The article outlines Empire trade terms affecting Canada and the British market. It details free entry for Empire dried fruits and raw apples from the Dominions, with foreign dried fruits taxed ten shillings sixpence per hundredweight. It notes duties and preferences for sugar tobacco wines and canned goods, with specific rate changes and scope for domestic versus colonial sources.
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Imperial Economic Conference
Canada
Dominions
Britain and France Face War Debt and Sterling Decline
The Toronto Telegram notes Britain distraction from slow U S war debt payments while stressing France not overly troubled by franc depreciation. It claims Britain presses to restore the pound to prewar levels as the rate stands at 4.6228 dollars in New York and that Britain has committed the People to an annual coal output value equivalent of at least 500000 dollars per day for sixty years.
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United States
France
French Republic
Britain
New York
Toronto Telegram
Abbe Moreux Warns of Possible Global War Outlook
Noted astronomer Abbe Moreux of Bourges Observatory in Paris cautions that solar activity and sunspots may prompt a major war or critical historical period around 1925 to 1927. He previously warned Europe in Brussels about 1914 1918 and again now, linking wars to magnetic solar storms. A mentions of a worm medicine appears as an unrelated ad reference.
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Abbe Moyeux
Bourges Observatory
Paris
Abbe Moreux
Brussels
Europe
Noise free aircraft engine breaks sound barrier
The Daily Express reports a new device eliminates exhaust noise from airplanes and a gear arrangement enables a propeller to run without load. Increased internal bracing reduces gusts through wires and spars, improving quiet operation without sacrificing speed or lift.
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Daily Express
Western Entries Shine At Ottawa Forss Show Winners
For the first time Western entries attended the Ottawa Forss Show and Winter Fair. Leslie and Davidson of Watrous Saskatchewan won the Booth Cup for the best six horse team in the show.
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Ottawa
Leslie and
Davidson
Watrous, Sask
French Doctor Claims Restored Sight for War Blinded
Dr Bonnef on Bordeaux reports partial restoration of sight in 14 of 230 veterans treated. He says the optic nerve remains intact, offering hope for veterans blinded in war to regain some vision.
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Bonnefon
Bordeaux
France
Saskatchewan Its Infinite Variety book release features province scenes
The Saskatchewan Authors Association releases Saskatchewan Its Infinite Variety a nearly 100 page collection with 16 pages of province scenes. A dozen writers share what Saskatchewan means to them, with vivid descriptive scenes and artful presentation.
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Saskatchewan Authors’ Association
Saskatchewan
League of Nations delays Geneva protocol postponement
In private session the League of Nations council agreed to postpone Britain's request on the Geneva peace protocol and disarmament conference until the March meeting. The session, described as cordial, noted the protocol remains a living instrument and highlighted Spain's signature. Meanwhile Montreal booksellers report strong crossword fever. dictionaries and large volumes are selling briskly.
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Council of the
League of Nations
Great Britain
Geneva
Spain
Montreal
Reporta
Refund Requested After Marriage License Return
A Providence resident returned a marriage license to the city clerk and asked for a refund after changing his mind about marrying. The notice records the brief action and the refund request.
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Rinian
First wireless message from Britain reaches South Africa
Sir Edgar Walton, South African high commissioner in London, transmitted a wireless message to Premier Hertzog at Milnerton on December 3. The signal reportedly used reflectors to boost strength and efficiency, raising interest across the Union.
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Great Britain
South Africa
Edgar Walton
London
Premier Hertzog
Milnerton
Union
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