Balkan Entente weighs regional League of Nations idea
The Balkan entente studied forming a small League of Nations style body for southeastern Europe. The Soviet government said it would start naval armament talks after accepting a British invitation. Canadian RCMP spending on barracks and residences reached over $1 million in three years and officials discussed postal costs and Newfoundland seamen’s praise in Parliament. Vancouver to start a voluntary civil identification bureau with photos signatures and fingerprints, led by H Darling.
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Vancouver
H. Darling
Vancouver Police Criminal Investigation Department
One-Legged Irish Pilot Opens Flying School at Doncaster
Paddy Flynn, a one legged Irish pilot who survived a near fatal crash and later recovered his license, has opened his own flying school in Doncaster with five aircraft. He previously served in the RAF and helped build Ireland’s Free State air force. He holds special permission to instruct and believes he is the world’s only licensed one legged instructor.
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J. J
Paddy” Flynn
Doncaster
Imperial Airways
Washington
Neuchatel
France
Paddy
Irish Air Ministry
R.A.F
Richthofen
Ireland
Free State Air Force
Bristol
General Counsel Retires From Canadian Pacific
W. H. Curle K C general counsel of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company retires under pension regulations on May 1 Sir Edward Beatty announces his succession by E P Flintoft K C current general solicitor Geo H Walker K C assistant general solicitor takes over Flintoft Curle began law study in Toronto with Sir William Ralph Meredith later joined Scott Scott Curle and Gleason Winnipeg solicitor 1910 Winnipeg 1912 practiced law 1917 rejoined CPR as general solicitor Montreal 1929 named general counsel
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W. H. Curle
K.C
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Edward Beatty
E. P. Flintoft
Geo. H. Walker
Flintoft
Curle
Toronto
William Ralph Meredith
Ontario
Scott, Scott, Curle and Gleason
Winnipeg
Isle of Sark Makes First Stabilized Voyage
The steamer Isle of Sark, first British ship with stabilizing fins, completed a passenger test to Jersey with all 140 aboard reporting a smooth ride. Fin deployment occurs via hydraulic pumps for rough seas.
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Isle of Sark
Jersey
Height Based Fares Used in Vienna Street Cars
In Vienna street cars fares depend on height. A 130 centimeter limit marks half fare. above that, passengers are charged full fare. In disputes, conductors consult a yard stick carved into the door frame to determine if a rider is considered grown up.
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Vienna
Ararat Peaks Now Fully Inside Turkey Under 1932 Treaty
Under the 1932 boundary treaty between Turkey and Persia the two summits of Mount Ararat are now entirely within Turkish territory. The agreement adjusted frontier lines to place the mountain within Turkey's borders.
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Mount
Ararat
Turkey
Persia
Low Summer Excursion Fares Promised by Canadian Railways
The Canadian Passenger Association announces reduced summer fares on the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways. Western Canada to eastern points offers first class tourist and coach tickets June 1 to August 31 with return by September 30, and October 31 for some, with longer limits starting May 15. Additional low fares apply to Vancouver and western mountain resorts in Alberta and British Columbia.
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House of Commons
Canada
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
East
Canadian Passenger Association
Joseph B. Parker
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
Western Canada
Vancouver
Victoria
New Westminster
Prairie Provinces
Great Mountain
Levels of Conversation Across Three Newspapers
The Rotarian Magazine lists three levels of talk from things to people to ideas. The Hamilton Spectator claims a lower level than these when nonsense is spoken. The Toronto Star adds a still lower level exists when speech focuses only on oneself.
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Hamilton Spectator
The
Toronto Star
Right Foot Painter Opens Vienna Exhibition
Alexander Klein, a Roumanian Jewish war veteran paralyzed for 17 years, has opened a Vienna exhibition of works painted with his right foot. He began training soon after sustaining injuries at the front.
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Alexander Klein
Vienna
Klein
Eye biting ends octopus life in hawaii legends
In Hawaiian lore the octopus is killed by biting its eyes, a practice said to bring a swift death. The claim notes the nerve center resides in the eyes.
Anteros the new minor planet near Earth discussed
A Belgian astronomer reported a new minor planet named Anteros that briefly came within 1.5 million miles of Earth in February. Experts caution about gravitational disturbances and possible long term orbital changes or ejection from the system.
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Mars
Venus
Mercury
Earth
Anteros
Winnipeg Free Press
Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles Win White Challenge Cup 1935
The Department of National Defence records the First Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles based in Lloydminster Saskatchewan as winners of the White Challenge Cup for 1935 with 387 marks in the general efficiency competition for non permanent active militia cavalry units. Other regiments and their scores include 14th Canadian Light Horse 374 Climax Saskatchewan. 16th Canadian Light Horse Yorkton Saskatchewan 370 Fort Garry Horse Winnipeg 356 15th Canadian Light Horse Calgary Alberta 344 19th Alberta Dragoons Edmonton 339 Alberta Mounted Rifles Vegreville 339 British Columbia Dragoons Vernon 366 British Columbia Hussars Kamloops 320 South Alberta Horse Pincher Creek 305.
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Department of National Defence
Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles
Lloydminster
Sask
J. B. White
Canada
14Th
Canadian Light Horse
Climax
Yorkton Sask
Fort Garry Horse
Winnipeg
15Th Canadian Light Horse
Calgary
Alta
19Th Alberta Dragoons
Edmonton
Alberta Mounted Rifles
Vegreville
British Columbia Dragoons
Vernon
B.C
British Columbia Hussars
Kamloops
South Alberta Horse
Pincher Creek
New Cancer Ray Takes Aims At Disease
American Society of Clinical Investigations describes a neutron beam developed at the University of California. In initial mouse experiments at Berkeley the beam proved nearly twice as hot as X rays to malignant tissue yet comparatively cool to healthy flesh. Dr. John Lawrence of Yale and P A Aebersold with E O Lawrence of California conducted the tests.
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American Society of Clinical Investigations
University of California
John Lawrence
Yale University
P. A. Aebersold
E. O. Lawrence
California
Winnipeg First Black Widow Dies Before Experiments
The first Black Widow spider found in Winnipeg died before University of Manitoba professor R A Wardle could begin experiments. In Britain, about 16,000,000 people earn under 750 dollars a year.
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Winnipeg
R. A. Wardle
University of Manitoba
Great Britain
Lacy Crochet Gloves Pattern Promises Easy Summer Styles
The article promotes a crochet pattern number 5571 for lacy gloves with mesh hands and Irish crochet rose cuffs in three sizes. Complete instructions, illustrations, and material lists are provided, with a request to send 20 cents to the Household Arts Dept. in Winnipeg for the pattern.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave E
Winnipeg
Jesus Invites Zaccheus To Stay At His House
A publican named Zaccheus, rich through tax collection, climbs a sycamore to see Jesus in Jericho. Jesus calls him by name and decides to stay at his house, prompting critics to murmur but affirming that salvation comes to those who are lost and seek redemption.
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Jesus
Zacche
Jericho
Jerusalem
Zaccheus
England
Palestine
Abraham
Richest Man in the World Celebrates Jubilee Delay
The Nizam of Hyderabad, reputedly the world’s richest man, planned a legendary Silver Jubilee to mark his throne. The event, postponed due to King George V’s death, would feature a grand three mile procession, a gold state coach, an army of elephants, massive spending, 500000 expected guests, and week long feasts across his dominions.
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Hyderabad
George V
Nizam
Golconda
Anglican Fund Restored in Ottawa Synod Report
A report to the Anglican synod of the Ottawa diocese states western Canada endowment funds lost in 1933 are fully restored. The shortfall, about 760000 dollars, supported missionary work, pensions for clergy and widows, orphans, and St. John's College Winnipeg. the campaign added 300000 dollars to augment the pension fund.
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Ottawa
Canada
Restoration Fund
Anglican Synod
St. John’s College
Winnipeg
General Synod Pension Fund
Cornell Student Fu Te I From Shantug
A Cornell University student from Shantug China is identified as Fu Te I. The article notes the given name Fu and middle name Te for this individual.
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Cornell University
Shantug
China
Mr. I
World platinum metals use nears 275000 ounces in 1935
The global consumption of platinum group metals reached about 275000 ounces in 1935, with palladium included in the total. This reflects early industrial demand for these high value metals across sectors.
Gardening Tips for New Varieties in Seed Catalogs
The article urges trying new garden varieties each season while keeping old favorites. It highlights latest flower forms, such as doubles and singles, color expansions, and height changes, plus vegetable varieties listed by early, mid, and late sowing. It notes scent, bloom times, and shading considerations for planning.
Grow Food Store Food War Warning from London Daily Express
Urges civilians to plant and store food to mitigate wartime disruption. Warns enemy air raids along rivers could target seaports and infrastructure, collapsing overseas supplies and spiking prices. Encourages self sufficiency as a charitable, hopeful response to potential global famine risk.
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London Daily Express
Exact Time Ice Began Moving on Tanana River
E Miller and J Covich predicted the moment of break up in Alaska as 12 58 p m on April 30. The guessers, about 72000 people, may share roughly 72000 dollars. A wire from a frozen pole rang a bell and stopped the shore clock when the ice shifted.
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Tanana River
E. Miller
J. Covich
Juneau
Alaska
Vimy Ridge Memorial Budget and Plans Revealed
Defence Minister Mackenzie told T. L. Church in the House of Commons the Vimy Ridge Memorial will cost about 1,290,000 dollars covering construction roads grounds layout and incidental expenses. Radio sets from Palestine come with wood cabinets specially veneered to withstand heat and humidity. China to acquire a new coastwise steamship fleet. An international radio show to be held in Brussels Belgium.
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Canada
Vimy Ridge
Defence
Mackenzie
T. L. Church
Toronto-Broadview
House of Commons
Palestine
Brussels
Belgium
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ernest Lapointe
Canadian Pacific Railway
G. G. McGeer
Coast City
Elliott
Newfoundland
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
South Africa
Southwest Africa
General Counsel
C.P.R. Legal
Fishner
Hunan
D'Arcy Britton Plunkett
New Cancer Ray
Alice Brooks
T Household Arts
Nizam of
Anglican Fund Restored
Western
Vimy Ridge Memorial
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