Committee to Inquire Into Customs Charge
A Ottawa based committee will investigate a customs charge linked to statements by Percy Sparks of the Criminal Protective Association about cooperation with HH Stevens MP for Vancouver. Sparks asserts Boivin was informed of this cooperation and that association members will testify under oath when the committee is formed. The debate also covers opposition criticisms of government support and alleged electoral manipulation.
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Donald Sutherland
South Oxford
Dennis
Irish Bill Readers Second Reading in Irish Court Bill
Dublin reports that the Irish Free State bill to make court decisions final without Privy Council review received a second reading. Justice Minister Kevin O Higgins argued for ending Privy Council involvement and treating it as a simple court. He noted dominion support for scrapping relics of sovereign prerogative. Ottawa signals Canada may leave the Pacific cable partnership if the board insists on routing Pacific cable to Canada.
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Dublin
Dail
Kevin O'Higgins
Irish Free State
Cable Plan
Ottawa
Charles Murphy
Pactte Cable Board
Canada
United Kingdom
Australia
New Zealand
Reward urged for ship rescuers in President Roosevelt crew
Encor of the Matin asks the government to award the Legion of Honor to Captain Fried and Chief Officer Miller for brave rescue of the Antinoe crew. Also seeks honors for Master at Arms Witanen and Boatswain Ernest Hetmap who were drowned, while a Vancouver windstorm damages the Woodward grain elevator gallery estimated at $2000 with no shipping disruption.
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Frice Paris
Stephane Lausanne
Encor
Matin
Fried
Miller
Roosevelt
at-Arms
Witanen
Ernest Hetmap
Vancouver
Woodward
London County Council push for wider film control powers
A fragmented report urges the London County Council to secure broader authority to regulate film exhibition across the county. It references U S film control precedents and recommends the British government grant expanded oversight to ensure county wide exhibition standards.
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Longen County Council
London
London County Cour
Rovernment
Une Council
Petercime
United States
Survey reveals Ontario territory expansion and boundary notes
A Dominion Land Survey report shows Ontario now covers about 1.50 square miles more than prior estimates with boundary points near Island Lake shifted by 25 miles in 1800 square miles of Ontario. The Northwest trip notes a winter crossing of an unvisited area and a long lake system. The survey also records the Alberta north boundary line marked by monuments for 36 miles west of Slave River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyers
Ontario
Comentioe
Ascoe
Deminion Land Surveyors
Arnual
Island Lake
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Dominion Land Surveyors
Alberta
Big Butter Shipment From New Zealand to Vancouver
A large butter shipment totaling 336 000 pounds from New Zealand arrives in Vancouver aboard the liner Aorang I. The initial week of January saw 000 boxes brought in, lowering British Columbia butter wholesale price from 48 to 60 cents per pound. No further drops are expected as colder prairie weather reduces production.
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Real
Sehde
Vancouver
New Zealand
British Columbia
Prairies
McPhail Defends Vote Twist on Constitutional Question
Agnes McPhail, MP, explains the votes on a constitutional issue amid criticism from the St. Catharines Standard which claimed she spoke one way and voted another. She says constituents misunderstand the situation and that her vote could change depending on the programme as details remain unclear.
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McPhail
Ottawa
Agnes McPhail
St. Catharines
Ancient Roman Market Uncovered in London Excavation
Excavations at the corner of Grace Church Street and Lombard Street reveal remains thought to be the Roman forum or market place of early London. Piers and a wall segment suggest a busy commercial area dating from the first four centuries of the Christian era when the city was known as Londinium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Grace Church Street
Lombard Street
Callinium
Communist Plot Unmasked in Greece Says Report
The report asserts a Communist plan to assassinate Premier Pangalos and other Greek leaders, disclosed by seizing correspondence with the Communist International during a raid on a Communist center. Police arrested three Greek Communists and seized a printing press used for a secret periodical.
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Ati
Athens
Pangalos
Communist International
May Visit Rusia Lloyd George Receives An Invitation From the Bolsheviks
London reports an invitation to David Lloyd George to visit Russia. The note claims Bolshevik interest but not from the government, with the former suggesting he could study conditions there. Lloyd George says he will probably go someday yet not now.
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Lloyd George
London
David Lloyd George
Rusela
Mids
Russia
Mr. Lloyd George
Sweden completes Nordic pact to outlaw war
Sweden has finished a system of agreements with its Nordic neighbors including Finland and Sweden aimed at outlawing war. The move follows efforts to establish unlimited arbitration among the Scandinavian states to prevent conflict.
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Finland
Sweden
Saskatchewan Dairy Association Banquet Highlights Dairy Growth
Hon M Hamilton Saskatchewan agriculture minister honored trophy winners from the Saskatchewan Dairy Association contests at the annual banquet. R W Hedin led the gathering as president with a large attendance. Shown were Chris Hansen and L Jeneen recognized for butter competitions at the London dairy show, underscoring aims to raise dairy volume and world market quality. Messages from Minnesota dairy leaders and Canadian officials stressed optimism, cooperation, and uniform high standards. Wealth of speakers highlighted the need for larger dairy production and strong markets.
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Saskatchewan
Regina
London
England
and L. Jeneen
Caulios, Ltd
Carlyle
Hamilton
Toth
R. M. Washburn
St. , Paul
Minnesota
Minnsota
DrArey Scott
National Dairy Council
Canada
EN. Hopkins
Moose Jaw
Waedlon
Big Test For Railways In Eucharistic Congress Transport
Chicago prepares to host over a million pilgrims for the Eucharis tic Congress in June 2010. Railways face historic passenger traffic challenges to move the crowd, with traffic experts dedicating full time to solve the complex transport problem across Chicago and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Chicao
Chicago
Probe Urged On Ci Committee Study Question Winnipeg
Manitoba attorney-general urges federal action to appoint a committee to study capital punishment. Debate in Legislature lasts over an hour as Hon. R. W. Craig calls old Mosaic law silly and advocates a live-for-a-life approach amid wider discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Winnipeg
R. W. Craig
Williams Ivens
Labor
Craig
Smuggling curbs aided by Canada United States tips
Officials say cross border smuggling prevention improves as Canadian customs and United States officers exchange information under treaty. Both sides report valuable tips from official sources aiding enforcement and apprehension efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Rials
Texas crime control in San Antonio police force
San Antonio with over 200000 residents and a 19 percent police force has not seen a major robbery in five years. The city credit this to 23 officers expert with pistols and regular marksmanship practice led by Chief T. C. Miller. The 198 officers patrol a fifty square mile area.
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San Antonio
Pete Tatehadow
Alamo
Tly
T. C. Miller
Patros
Old Time Tribunal Revived In Germany
Four defendants of the 50s era known as the Black Reichswehr faced murder trials. Two received prison terms while five were acquitted. The cases reference medieval style tribunals revived in Germany with death as the sole punishment carried out on the spot.
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Herman
Black Reichswehr
Pannier
Germany
Prisoners Released in Calgary After Labour Demand
In Calgary nine imprisoned men were released after a joint appeal by the North Centre Winnipeg Labour members and the Trades and Labour Congress of Calgary to Justice Minister Ernest Lapointe. The men, previously convicted of taking meals at a restaurant, had served time while awaiting clemency. The case was taken up by the emergency branch of the Justice Department and resulted in the pardon or release of the workers.
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Calgary
Indue
North Centre
Winnipeg
Tradessual Labor Congres
Ernest Lapointe
Justier
Emeney
Justier Partment
Bel
Egg Drive In Coast Aims To Boost Pricing
Victoria BC reports a two day egg drive led by BC poultry men to lift Canadian egg prices. Hon D Barrow, minister of agriculture, says rising public buying and lower prices are reducing a large surplus that had depressed the market. The campaign increases consumption and steadies the egg situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Hon D. Barrow
Tarrow
Dancing Masters Seek New Dance To Replace Fox Trot
European dance congress in Brussels offers a 10,000 franc prize for the dance deemed most likely to replace the fox trot in popular taverns. The new dance must be based on the waltz and has not yet been widely adopted.
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Paris
Europe
Hich
Brussels
Guarantee of Employment for British Settlers Questioned
In a House debate Hon J W Ward asks about guaranteed jobs for new immigrants. Hon Charles Stewart states a five year employment guarantee for elected immigrants, with cooperation from federal and provincial offices and steamship companies. Government costs are shared by Canadian, British, and steamship interests. Further details to follow.
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Intawa
Allway Companies
Stewart
New Eating Record Attempt by Morgantown Wagon Owner
Louis Thirlgolds, owner of a single lunch wagon in Morgantown West Virginia, plans a public practice session to pursue the world eating record. He lists an ambitious menu including 12 pounds of ash four loaves of bread five cups coffee and two dozen exes while police will referee the contest. In a separate note a naval tug Bay Springs safely towed the submarine T 3 into port at Key West after rough seas en route from New London Connecticut with fuel exhausted off Florida.
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Morgantown
Wva
Louis Thirlgodls
Bas
Ey West
Ere
Bay Springs
Key West
New London
Conn
Florida ‘S
Atlantic Storms Cause Cargo Losses and City Delays
Heavy storms lash the Atlantic coast leading to near 0 seat of hi property damage and transportation disruptions. Thousands of passengers are stranded as ships anchor offshore and rail and road crews work to clear main thoroughfares. City crews cope with wrecks, accidents, and logistical strains amid escalating costs and a long battle to restore normal services.
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New York
U Caves
Paseveera
Tie Fess
Stad
York City
Alberta School Trustees Convention Delegates Meet in Edmonton
A convention in Edmonton gathers Alberta school trustees and delegates, presenting proposed legislation on land assessment values for district districts. Leaders include TC King Raymond president PAL Merber Strathcona Wingate Calgary and other provincial representatives as the annual meeting outlines plans and figures.
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Edmontonmonton
Alsa
Alberta
Ation Ag
Seliont
TC. King
Raymond
Pal Merber
Strathcona
Wingate
Calgary
Acelams
British Plan for Boxer Indemnity Investigation
An investigation will open in March to examine how Britain’s share of Boxer indemnity funds was used. A March inquiry will assess the allocation, with British plans to vote the indemnity of around £100,000 to Chinese relief, and a party including Lady Harington traveling to the Far East.
British freighter Tyburn reaches Philadelphia after storm battle
The British freighter Tyburn, carrying briquettes for Korwerdan, finally makes Philadelphia harbor nineteen days overdue at Marcus Hook after a weeks long Atlantic battle. Captain David Duncan Milne says the voyage featured the worst storm conditions he has faced.
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Philadelphia
Kales
Atlantic
Everal Weeeks
Tyburn
Marcus Hooks
David Duncan Milne
Teaching Truth About National Heroes Sparks Debate
Sir Esme Howard and Bert Ket advocate teaching children the truth about national heroes even if it unsettles long standing legends. A New England Society speech endorsed modern historiane methods to diminish myths and reveal facts, while universities faced a separate debate on national defense policy or Pattie Down defenses.
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New York
Esme Howard
Bert Ket
Howard
New England
Russian Officials Ser Leningrad Embezzlement Sentences
Russian officials in Leningrad faced embezzlement sentences after a state machinery trust case. Four officials were sentenced to death or long terms, with two receiving lengthy imprisonment, three to eight years, and others to shorter penalties. The verdict reflects a broad crackdown on graft within regional authorities and state enterprises.
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Leningrad
Russia
Fall of the State Machinery Trust
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