Care For Soldiers Graves In Fort Worth Bequest Proposal
Washington seeks to have the War Department take over perpetual care of graves for 12 Canadian flying cadets who died near Fort Worth Texas and are buried in Greenwood Cemetery. The British Imperial War Graves commission set a memorial, but could not convey plots to the cemetery association. Washington intends to assume responsibility for upkeep.
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Texas
Washington
Fort Worth
Congress
Ware Worthyloe Field
Greenwood Cemetery
Hiritish Imperial War Gra: Mission
Cemetery Association
United States War Department
Welfare League work in 1925 Toronto report
Albert Chamberlain reelected president of the British Welcome and Welfare League during a visit to England. The annual report notes 495 women and children brought to Canada to join husbands and fathers, 9 500 temporary settlers assisted or housed, and 54 newcomers meeting weekly to study Canadian conditions and adapt to life in Canada.
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Toronto
Albert Chamberlain
England
British Welcome and Welfare League
Canada
Pacific Great Eastern Railway Sale Terms Discussed
British Columbia authorities seek foreign capital to purchase the Pacific Great Eastern Railway. Premier and government officials relay proposed sale terms to the British capital market through the agent general in London to urge immediate consideration.
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Pacific Great Eastern Railway
Victoria
Bndiers
British Columba
Eastern
F AL Pauline
British Columbia
London
British
Ats
Pauline
Pirates seize Tungchow steamer in Yellow Sea raid
The British steamer Tungchow of 2104 tons, owned by China Navigation, was attacked by pirates 360 miles south of Weibaiwes. They seized command, looted valuables, killed none, but wounded the captain and forced the vessel to be abandoned for four days. Passengers feared further danger as the pirates boarded with rifles. The incident follows a four day terror voyage from Shanghai toward Tientsin.
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Mog Kung
China
Weibaiwes
Stefansson Plans Polar Flight Expedition Next Spring
Reports confirm Stefansson will not join the expedition to the polar regions from Port Barrow Alaska next spring The plan involves George M Wilkins as in charge with Llewellyn Benaiel Carl B Eilaen and Ford Motor Company links backing the effort The National Geographical Society and Detroit Aviation Society support an all metal plane built at Ford’s plant with Stefansson as a member of the team
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Stefarnson
New York
Vilhialmur Stefansson
Henry Ford
Detroit Automobile
Ford
Stefansson
Russian Pact With Turkey Three Year Guarantee Concluded
Russia and Turkey reach a three year guarantee pact signed in Paris on December 17. The agreement requires neither side to align with any other power nor participate in any union or financial arrangement against the other. It takes effect immediately upon ratification by both nations.
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Russia
Turkey
Agalnet
Wich
Paris
M. Tehkin
Tevhir Kushdi Bey
Les
West Meets East Ranch Welcomes Canadian Excurtionists
Canadian settlers from Manitoba and Alberta totaling 267 arrived from the west and received a warm reception. Alderman Luco Trepanter led the Montevat Preset societies, with St Joan Maple Society president Yves Lavielle delivering the address. French Canadian music and cheers from University of Montreal students accompanied the event.
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Manitoba
Alberta
Napiter
Frorom
Montevat
Luco Trepanter
St Joan Maple Society
Yves ¥E Lavielle
University of Monterat
University of Montreal
Returning Canadians Seek Return to Peace River Homesteads
Winnipeg residents who abandoned Peace River homesteads two years ago seek conditions for return migration this spring. KN Munro, assistant divisional commissioner of immigration for the western district, stated here after returning from a visit to the Peace River district.
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Winnipeg
Unitees
Peace River
Boards of Trade and Bank
Mwakins
Peace River District
KN Munror
Western District
Baldwin Meets Turkish Ambassador Aims at Amicable Settlement
London reports Premier Baldwin held talks with Turkish ambassador Ferid Bey to seek bar at negotiations over Mosul frontier. Britain backs League of Nations decision and offers compensations, while signaling no major frontier revision. Turkey likely adopts waiting stance, mirroring Smyrna episode.
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London
House of Commons
Baldwin
Fert Tey
Barls
Great Vital
Turkey
Mosul Dts
Council of the
League of Nations
Jewamy
Westminster Gazette
Ferid Bey
League
Jno
Banditry Fears Rise in Irish Free State
Dublin reports a revival of armed banditry with a surge of robberies across residential districts. Citizens fear more incidents as wallets and valuables are taken at gunpoint while local guards respond to the unrest amid debates about arming police.
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Dublin
Ireland
Irish Free State
Canada Japan trade shown rising in 1925 report
Vancouver consul reports trade with Japan to increase significantly in 1925. Exports likely to rise more than imports, with Japanese shipping at Vancouver growing to about 39 to 40 Far East ships per month.
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Vancouver
Japan
Canada
Y. Laary
Jai
Sato
Peace River Country Development Talks Between Premiers
Premier Brownlee of Alberta and Premier Crowncliffe discuss common aims in opening Peace River country. They agree BC and Alberta share interests to develop the region and address railway problems as a joint effort.
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Victoria -Premumary
Preer
Brownlee
Albert
British Columbia
Iberta
Crownlesto
Mr. Liver
Grain shipping via U S ports debated in early reports
Article discusses grain movement from Canadian ports and the views of wheat pools on routing. It notes Sir Henry Thoroton's claim that routes favor shipper clearance, and highlights the pools' interest in directing grain shipments. It also mentions Dean, a multimillionaire publisher, and unrelated notes on Lord Kitchener’s death and a London sinking report.
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Winnipee
Henry Thoroton
Cleeredon
She Ch
Dean
Tomic
New York
Frank A. Munsey
Pertton Itis
Foltow
London
W. C. Bridgeman
House of Commons
Matty
Canadian ports handle most of American wheat exports
The article notes that about half of this year's pool wheat ships via American ports, with most tonnage ultimately reaching American destinations. It describes liner and tramp space dynamics, the role of Canadian ports like St John and Halifax, and the impact of tonnage availability on pricing and routes.
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St. John
Halifax
Quebec
London
Briand cabinet restricts carrying of arms in France
The Briand cabinet authorizes the justice minister to seize arms and dissolve groups whose members carry weapons. The law targets Fascist and Communist organizations seen as potential sources of trouble. Separately, Toronto reports a 50 million dollar stream of smuggled goods draining customs revenue through border networks.
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Briand
Vnaterale
Toronto
The
Toronto Star
Dominion
Flying Ace Dead at State Hospital
Peoria reports the death of British flying ace Ils-Eric Jonoure age 27 at the State Hospital. The obituary notes he served as a notable airman and is mourned by peers and the military community.
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Peoria
Ils
Eric Jonoure
Polish Government Seeks Foreign Capital Amid Financial Struggles
Warsaw reports Poland aims to lure foreign capital as it seeks ways to ease a strained financial situation. In London, the Prince of Wales donates £1000 toward reducing Wembley exhibition deficit per the liquidation committee announcement.
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Warsaw
Poland
Prince
Wembley
London
H.r.the Prince of Wales
Fake Bankruptcies Planned by Fraud Ring Crown Prosecutor Says
Crown prosecutor Philippe Nals KC asserts fraudulent bankruptcies are carefully organized like bank robberies. He says ring leaders recruit pickpocket-like operatives and seek prior legal advice, warning penalties for those convicted of fraud against creditors.
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Crown Prosecutor
Montreal
Philippe Nals
Hie Merchants’ Reiation
Ader
Massacre Reported of French Officers in Border Conflict
Dispatches claim two French officers and around one hundred soldiers were ambushed and massacred by Druse tribesmen during a border clash near Palestine. Reports also say Druse forces gained new successes seizing the town of Khyam and attacking two other towns near the region.
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Pama
Khyam
Palestine Bord
May Appeal To Higher Court In High Commissioner's Tax Case
The board of control will hear an appeal challenging Judge Deaton's ruling exempting Hon Peter Larkin Canadian high commissioner in London from $16 000 annual Canadian income tax on his overseas investments. Toronto officials argue residence abroad is temporary and he should pay tax in Toronto, while the U S contends.
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Toronto
Board of Control
Deaton
Peter Larkiy
London
Elvic
Foster
Denton
Larkin
England
Chinese President May Retire Rumor from Fleet Street
A Daily Express report claims Feng Ya Hsiang forces enter Tientsin from the south, disrupting the railway to Nanking and cutting the line between Peking and Tientsin. It says the railway to Hankow is cut and supposes President Chiu-lu may resign after Feng’s victory.
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London
Reamshiopate Daily Express
Feng Ya Hsiang
Tientsin
Nanking
Peking
Tent
Wilds Huds Lao
Hapkow Hiss Boon
Motion on Income Tax Would Give Municipalities Exclusive Right
A motion on income tax proposes municipalities gain exclusive rights to levy their own income tax. The measure argues Parliament should not duplicate taxation and urges restoring municipalities' prerogatives to tax. The resolution supports government actions to reduce overall taxation.
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Widcha
Wass
T. J. Church
Pronto Northwest
Me Chuselis
Ows
Parliament of
Canada
Prospective Budget Talk Hints Tax Relief and Tariff Debate
The article outlines expectations for a forthcoming budget speech with possible income and sales tax reductions. It notes revenue and expenditures have been held within bounds and stresses careful fiscal planning for the coming session. It mentions tariff questions as a preliminary consideration and hints at a possible reduction in motor vehicle duties.
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Olawa
Nance
United States
Defends Police Method In Drug Convictions
Ottawa magistrate weighs police methods in drug cases. Defense argues evidence must be obtained properly and contested methods questioned. Judge reserves judgment as trial against Dr. P R Marien of Hull, Quebec proceeds.
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Ottawa
Royal Canadian Mounted
PR. Marien
Hull
Hopewell
Hax
Western Potatoes Shipment Tests Manitoba and Saskatchewan
An experiment measures whether Manitoba and Saskatchewan can compete in the U S potato market by shipping two carloads from Winnipeg to Pittsburgh. Freight is 78 cents per hundredweight and the duty adds 50 cents with an extra $24 payment by the potatoes. Potatoes are graded under United States standards.
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Winnipeg
Pittsburg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
United States
Winnipex
Pittsbore
United
British Government Denies Rubber Price Manipulation Claim
Officials deny rumors that Britain fixes crude rubber prices to fund war debts. A proposal from Premire Rivera calls for a Sunday collective newspaper to inform Spaniards about world events, while long tradition limits press freedoms in Sysia.
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Suveay
Newspaperonday
Premime de Rivera
Pabiishera
United States
Britain
New Passenger Rail Vision Hails Faster Chicago Trams
Frank Alfred of Detroit, Pere Marquette Railway president, predicts a new era of rapid passenger trains. He cites reinforced roadways and sturdy trusses as key to safe, faster service in Chicago and beyond.
Grand York hotel rising to thirty one stories in city
A planned apartment hotel on the southwest corner of Fifty sixth Street and Seventh Avenue in York will be the world’s tallest at thirty one stories. The project envisions a prestigious building housing apartments and hotel facilities, signaling a major urban landmark for the area.
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Theorld
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Ays
Hertzog
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G. E. Ensor
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West
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