Canada Hit by Strong Eastern Earthquake
An east Canada tremor shook from the Great Lakes to the Bay of Fundy. Buildings swayed in Toronto Montreal and other cities, with minor damage and several instruments damaged in Ottawa. The quake, centered likely in New York state, prompted widespread alarm and phone outages but few serious injuries.
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Toronto
Canada
Great Lakes
Bay of Fundy
Syracuse
Plattsburgh
Dominion Observatory
Ottawa
Frank O'Donnell
Dominion Meteorological Bureau
St. Lawrence River
Montreal
Saint John
N.B
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Boston
Albany
Fairmont
West Virginia
Upper New York State
Simcoe
Ont
Windsor
United States
New York State
Kellogg Cites Italy as Aggressor in Ethiopian War
Former Secretary Kellogg denounces Italy for invading Ethiopia arguing it violates international law and the Kellogg Briand pact. He urges the United States to denounce Italy and avoid aiding its war effort by restricting oil cotton and machinery trade.
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Italy
United States
Kellogg
Ethiopia
Doctor Murray Wins Irish Hospitals Sweepstake Ticket
Dr. Herbert H. Murray of Toronto credits luck from holding a sweepstakes ticket on Finalist in the Cambridgeshire stakes at Newmarket England. The ticket, half sold by Murray, is worth about 49100 dollars and prompts the doctor to continue his work with poorer patients without pressing for payment.
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Toronto
Herbert H. Murray
Newmarket
England
General Motors to Build New Assembly Plant in Los Angeles
General Motors announced plans for a $2.5 million automobile assembly plant in Los Angeles to be ready by April 1, 1986. The facility will assemble Pontiac Oldsmobile and Buick models with initial capacity of 40,000 to 50,000 cars annually.
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Detroit
Los Angeles
General Motors Corporation
Pontiac
Oldsmobile
Buick
Alberta cities seek new tax deal in social service plan
Premier Aberhart told Mayor Clark that a proposed conference between the province and Alberta cities to press for a new taxation and responsibility for social services will be postponed until the provincial federal conference in Ottawa.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Ottawa
Aberhart
Clark
Crusaders advocate end of Newfoundland commission government
In St John s Newfoundland a public meeting called by members of a new group The Crusaders urged abolition of the present commission government and restoration of the island s constitution.
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St. John's
Mid
Commission
Newfoundland
The
Crusaders
Bank Deposits Rise in Canada Weekly Statement
The Bank of Canada weekly report for the week ending October 30 shows Dominion government deposits up 2,479,805 dollars and deposits by chartered banks increased 3,647,694 dollars.
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Ottawa
Bank of Canada
Test Validity Of Laws Ottawa
Prime Minister Mackenzie King said recently that social legislation from the last session will go to the Supreme Court of Canada to test its constitutional validity. He aims for a court decision before the Dominion provincial conference likely in November, though he gave no bill specifics. The statutes expected include minimum wage, minimum hours, one day of rest in seven, and unemployment insurance.
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Ottawa
Supreme Court of Canada
Mackenzie King
Dommon
King
Supreme Court
Social Credit Plan Edmonton Revised Visit Not Planned
Premier Aberhart announced Major C. H. Douglas will not return to Alberta this year as reconstruction adviser. He may come before spring to aid in a Social Credit plan. Douglas had a two year contract with a $2,000 per visit fee plus expenses, with a $5,000 general contract half paid.
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Edmonton
C. H. Douglas
Alberta
Aberhart
Major Douglas
Reid
Alice Swift Wins at Edmonton Swine and Sheep Show
Miss Alice Swift of Viking captured first place in commercial hog judging and third in sheep judging at the Edmonton exhibition. She earned a special prize for the highest points in junior judging and also won the lamb trimming contest among six competitors.
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Edmonton
Alice Swift
Viking
Mss Swift
Snowstorm Provides Moisture Benefit for Western Fields
Dean A M Shaw of the University of Saskatchewan Agriculture College says the 63 hour snow storm in Alberta and Saskatchewan offers a great benefit. If the snow melts unfrozen ground will absorb moisture. if the blanket stays it may keep frost out. The university recorded 1.20 inches of moisture from snow melt in the last 48 hours.
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Saskatoon
Dean A. M. Shaw
College of Agriculture
University of Saskatchewan
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Admiralty Plans Eight Destroyers in 1935 Naval Build
The admiralty announced a naval building program for 1935 comprising eight destroyers and a flotilla leader. This decision outlines future ship construction and fleet expansion for the Royal Navy.
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London
Admiralty
World Wheat Supply Declines From 1928–32 Averages
The US Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports world wheat supply excluding Russia and China at 4.36 billion bushels, 0.5 billion below the 1928–32 average. The drop stems from smaller stocks in all major producers except Canada.
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Russia
China
US Bureau of Agriculture Economics
Canada
Woman Senator Injured in Ottawa Fall in Peterborough
Ottawa Senator Iva Fallis of Peterborough Ont is in hospital with a broken wrist and a foot injury after slipping on a curb. Dr Stanley F Service said she is not seriously hurt, noting only one wrist bone and one foot bone are broken.
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Ottawa
Iva Fallis
Peterborough
Ont
Canada
Stanley F. Service
United States Moves To Bolster Neutrality Policy
President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull tighten warnings on trade with Italy or Ethiopia. They announce the government is monitoring shipments for export to both belligerents and stress that peace with restored normal profits is preferable to war profits. Some observers speculate on possible further action.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hull
United States
Italy
Ethiopia
Clearing Up Debris After China Arsenal Blast
The death toll from the Oct 26 arsenal explosion near Landhow, China, nears 2000 as workers clear debris. Most victims lie beneath demolished homes, with many apparently buried alive in the ruins.
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Landhow
China
Will Mahoney Dazzles King and Queen in Royal Palladium
Will Mahoney, the United States comedian, entertained the king, queen, and audience at a royal command performance in the Palladium. Their Majesties laughed heartily and applauded as Mahoney delivered curtain calls and even played a xylophone with his feet. Queen Mary wore a pale green gown with a cloak and diamond tiara.
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London
Will Mahoney
United States
Mahoney
Queen Mary
Floods in Honduras Cause Heavy Losses and Earthquakes
Floods sweeping Honduras have killed 115 people with damage unofficially placed above 12 million dollars. Hundreds of Americans live in the flooded area but none drowned. Maraita and San Pedro Sula report strong earth shocks as streams overflow. Losses exceed 7 million dollars.
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Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Maraita
San Pedro Jula
Quebec election date set after cabinet meeting
Quebec says 18th legislature is dissolved and November 25 is set for provincial elections Premier Taschereau announced after a cabinet meeting The last general election occurred August 24 1931 and Taschereau has led since 1920 as Liberal leader with the Liberals in power since 1897
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Quebec
Taschereau
Tascchereau
Lomer Gouin
Liberal Party
Airliner Makes Forced Landing Near Nelson Nelson BC
Northwestern Air Lines plane flying from Helena Montana to Spokane made a forced landing in a rocky field near Nelson after circling over Tagham and Trail. Three pilots and four passengers exited unharmed as the damaged craft settled against a stone pile and a wooden fence. The crew reported losing the radio beam in a snow storm and disorienting northeasterly winds.
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Nelson
Northwestern Air Lines
Helena
Mont
Billings
Spokane
Alberta Liquor Prices Rise in Edmonton Increases Announced
Alberta vendors set higher liquor prices with increases up to 25 cents on 26 ounce Scotch and 20 cents on rye and imported gin. Canadian gin up 10 cents while beer rises five cents per dozen pints. Brandy prices drop from 4.00 to 3.30 and 5.65 to 5.10. Wines up five to 16 cents. red ink note cites relief purpose assessment. Premier Aberhart aims to raise 300000 by this method.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Aberhart
Italy to Arm Merchant Ships and Mobilize Home Front
Premier Mussolini issued two emergency decrees ordering a census of the mercantile marine and arming merchant ships if needed. The navy will command armed vessels while a women’s national corps will organize home front defense and food self sufficiency against sanctions.
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Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Il Duce
Europe
Navy, War and Communications Departments
Navy
Communications Department
2 Duce
National Army of Women
Fascist Party
Organization of Defence
Ottawa to Refer Broad Range of Acts to Supreme Court
Ottawa reports that King will submit a wide set of statutes to the Supreme Court of Canada for validity questions. The reference covers Employment and Social Insurance, Dominion Trade and Industry, Natural Products Marketing, and amendments, plus laws on criminal code, minimum wages, hours of work, and weekly day of rest. Ernest Lapointe said the move targets issues arising from price spreads and mass buying reforms. The decision aims for a ruling before the Dominion provincial conference in November or December. The Employment and Social Insurance Act is operative with a commission led by G S Harrington. contributions to the fund have not yet begun. The tariff board, chaired by George Sedgewick, oversees initial administration of the Trade and Industry Act with no extra staff appointed.
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Ottawa
Supreme Court of Canada
King
International Labor Office
Royal Commission On
Ernest Lapointe
Employment and Social Insurance
Dominion Trade and Industry
Supreme Court
Lapointe
G. 8. Harrington
Nova Scotia
Tariff Board
George Sedgewick
Denial of Plan to Force Wheat Sales by Government
Ottawa denies rumors that the government would push western wheat on the market at sacrifice prices. Wheat board head McFarland and the wheat committee led by W D Euler state the board has full selling authority under the law. Finance Minister Dunning and Agriculture Minister Gardiner declined further comment amid market concerns.
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Ottawa
Cabinet
W. D. Euler
Trade and Commerce
Wheat Committee
Wheat Board
Euler
Dunning
James Gardiner
Agriculture
Winnipeg
Massey Reappointed Canadian High Commissioner to London
Prime Minister King announced the appointment of Hon. Vincent Massey as Canadian high commissioner in London effective November 8. Massey previously held the post briefly in 1930 and succeeds Hon. G. Howard Ferguson, who resigned but will remain until a convenient date.
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Ottawa
Vincent Massey
London
King
Massey
G. Howard Ferguson
M. Massey
Ferguson
Hm. Vern
Ottawa to Announce Unemployment Relief Policy
Defence Minister Mackenzie says the new government’s plan for relief camps is under study and a decision will be announced in a few days after full examination of unemployment conditions.
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Ottawa
Defence
Mackenze
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