Saar Territory Falls to Nazis After Plebiscite
After a 90 percent pro German vote in a Saar plebiscite, Nazi authorities take control. Reports say five killed and several wounded in post vote clashes as anti Nazi groups relocate to French soil. Nazi police seize welfare center used by socialist opponents. refugees flee toward France.
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Baarbruecken
Saar
Adolf Hitler
League of Thns
League
Common Front
Forbach
France
Bluecoat
Socialist Welfare Centre
Berlin
Germany
Ontario Government Sells Treasury Notes at Record Low Rate
Premier Mitchell Hepburn announced the province sold a 20 million dollar issue of treasury notes at 2.25 percent. The two year issue covers a 5 million 6 percent maturing February 1 and will refund short term debt and fund capital expenditures.
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Toronto
Ontario Government of Treasury
Mitchell F. Hepburn
France fears Saar plebiscite outcome in Hitler context
French anxiety centers on a German victory in the Saar plebiscite seen as stabilizing Hitler for France. Officials cite a feeble status quo showing but accept the result, stressing France's neutrality and framing the vote as a fight among Hitler's friends and foes.
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Paris
Saar
Adolf Hitler
France
Hitler
Hitch-Hiker Law Proposed by Legislature
The Michigan legislature considers a 1 billion bill to end hitch-hiking. The act would make it a misdemeanor for a person to stand at a road side and solicit a ride and a misdemeanor for a driver to pick up a hitch-hiker.
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Lansing
Mick
Michigan
Princess Alexandra Torlonia to Present in London
Princess Alexandra Torlonia and her husband will visit London in a few days to present themselves to Queen Victoria. The meeting seeks to renew relations with the former King Alfonso of Spain.
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London
Alfonso of
Spain
Victoria
Alessandro Torlonia
Hamilton ad push urged for municipal offices
Mayor H. E. Wilson urged during a Hamilton audio meeting that advertising for municipal offices should rely on newspapers alone. The remark supported by Amalton Uni Commates advocates best publicity in print rather than other channels.
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Amalton
Uni
H. E. Wilson
Hamilton
Alberta Farm Board Appeals Hearing Schedule
The Farm Board for Alberta, appointed under the Farmers Creditors Arrangement Act, will hear six appeals from district farmers with sittings in Edmonton for three weeks. The board, led by chairman Mr Justice Ewing and including H McSuaig KC and HB Macleod, will then move to Peace River and Grande Prairie before returning to Edmonton. The first awards show a general two percent rate reduction on mortgage interest, with some mortgages dropping from eight to five percent.
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Edmonton
Board of Review
Alberta
Jus- Hee Ewing
McSuaig
Peace River
Grande Prairie
Cheers For Brownlee Calgary United Farm Women president reelected
Mrs. Richard Price of Stettler was re elected president of the United Farm Women of Alberta at the annual convention in Calgary. It was her third term. J E Brownlee and others spoke as 100 delegates cheered for the former premier who headed Alberta.
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Calgary
Richard Price
Stettler
United Farm Women of
Edmonton Chamber calls for bounty on timber wolves and cougars
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce asks the Alberta government to place a bounty on timber wolves and cougars after reports of widespread predation. The St Paul Board of Trade notes deer losses from wolves, while western Edmonton reports cougars harming big game.
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Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
Edmonton
Alberta
St. Paul Board of Trade
Chamber
Coote Proposes Alberta Superannuation Plan for All Over 55
Alberta MP George C. Coote urges a non compulsory superannuation scheme for all residents over 55. He calls for universal pension payments about $50 a month with guarantee of employment for under 55 and public control of finance. He spoke to the United Farmers of Alberta convention in Calgary.
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Alberta
Calgary
George C. Coote
MacLeod
United Farmers of Alberta
Coote
Federal Commission Urged to Study Drouth in Western Canada
At the annual meeting of the Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors a plan was approved for a permanent federal commission to study the drouth problem in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta and to direct corrective measures. The area could be zoned for grazing cultivation or removal from cultivation based on soil and water. Winnipeg fire chief proposes radio equipped automobiles for district chiefs to speed fire calls via police short wave.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors
D. A. Bouldin
Fox Fur Breeders Meet In Saskatoon 1934
The Canadian National Silver Fox Breeders Association held its 15th annual meeting in Saskatoon with 40 delegates from every province. George Callbeck of Summerside PEI chaired as president. Discussion focused on constitutional changes while noting last year’s gathering in Quebec City.
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Saskatoon
Canada
Silver Fox Breeders’ Association
Toronto
George Callbeck
Summerside
Pel
Quebec City
French Cabin Seaplane Makes Trial Flight in France
A large French cabin seaplane named the Lieutenant de Vaisseau Paris flew a trial over Lake Biscarrosse with seven crew. Ready for trans oceanic service it seats 70 passengers across two decks and 12 deluxe cabins. Planned trial routes include North and South America after the tests.
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Bordeaux
France
Favors World Court in Roosevelt Senate Message
President Roosevelt urged the Senate to ratify American adherence to the world court in a special message. He argued ratification should not delay peace goals and that U S sovereignty would not be endangered. He noted both major parties have favored adherence in platforms. The president emphasized the global importance of U S action for world peace.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States Senate
Repub
United States
Shark Stranded in Stanley Park Coast
A live shovel-nosed shark, trapped by the receding tide, was found struggling on the shores of Stanley Park in Coal Harbour. Found by workers cutting wood, the giant fish was near death when discovered and is being reported as a dramatic beachside sighting.
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Vancouver
Stanley Park
Coal Harbor
Henderson Named Bank of Canada Securities Chief
Ottawa announces the appointment of K A Henderson of Toronto as chief of the Bank of Canada's securities division. Henderson, born in Ontario 31 years ago, studied at Gale Collegiate Institute and McGill University in Montreal.
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Ottawa
K. A. Henderson
Toronto
Bank of Canada
Mr. Henderson
Ontario
Gale Collegiate Institute
McGill University
Montreal
Veteran rebel guard Doole celebrates 78th birthday in Canada
Taistetown Vee-eunant CT notes Doole veteran of the Riel rebellion in good health and youthful looks as he enters his 78th year. Doole marked his 77th birthday at home on January 14. He arrived in Canada from Northern Ireland over six decades ago amid treaty talks with the United States involving Liberal member Guystore.
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Taistetown
Vee—eunant CT
Doole
Riel
Regina
Canada
Northern Ireland
League Lifts Arms Embargo Against Bolivia
The League of Nations votes to reinforce the arms embargo against Paraguay for rejecting the peace plan, while Bolivia is allowed free sale of arms and munitions to adherents. A Feb 24 deadline remains for Paraguay to accept the plan, with three months given to decide.
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Paraguay
League
Chaco
Boliv
Bolivia
United States
American Congress
Bandits Shot Down In Illinois Gun Fight Kill Sheriff and Banker
A gunfight across three Illinois counties left bank cashier Charles Bundy and Sheriff Glenn Axline dead, while a gang of four robbers were pursued by a posse. Melvine Leis killed himself as the others were captured. three others were wounded in the 30 mile chase from Leonore toward a bloodstained farm.
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Melvine Leis
Amended Canadian Company Laws Urged by Stevens
Hon. H. S. Stevens urged a drastic amendment of company laws and practices in Montreal. He proposed a Dominion commission of industry and commerce to administer all related laws, drawing on his experience as former minister of trade and commerce and former chair of the Commons committee on mass buying and price spreads.
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Montreal
Dominion Commission of Industry and Commerce
Canadian Club
H. ST. Stevens
Trade and Commerce
House of Commons
Fire Destroys Mail Car on Northern Alberta Railways Train
A fire in the second mail and baggage car of a Northern Alberta Railways train bound for Waterways on January 15 destroyed mail, baggage, and express items. Loss is believed small. Salvaged mail was returned by motor truck to the local post office by Postal Inspector Riley, who was aboard as a passenger.
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Northern Alberta Railways
Waterways
Riley
New British Cruisers Pose Early 20th Century Naval Edge
Brassey’s and Shipping Annual 1985 reports five new British light cruisers with 90 power and superior speed, suggesting no German or other cruiser could match them, potentially altering naval balance. The piece also notes a rumor about JH Thomas, dominions secretary, possibly entering the House of Lords, discussed with the Duke of Devonshire at a cabinet honor meeting.
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London
Germany
Brassey's and Shipping Annual
Derby
Tus
JH ‘Thomas
Dominions
House of Lords
Duke of Devonshire
Canadian Institute of Surveying names new president
Colin S. Macdonald of the Dominion Department of the Interior, Ottawa, was named president of the Canadian Institute of Surveying, succeeding J. L. Rannie of Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Colin S. Macdonald
Dominion Department of the Interior
The
Canadian Institute of Surveying
J. L. Rannie
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Lord Willingdon
India
Drouth
Canadian National Fox Breeding Association
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Lord Hewart
England
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Totteridge
Hertfordshire
Jean Stewart
Hewart
Wanganui
New Zealand
William Beat
Guystore
Geneva
League of Nations
Illinois
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