British Probes Reported Ill Treatment in Spanish Foreign Legion
In the House of Commons Des ign affairs announced a partial inquiry into alleged ill treatment by Spanish officers of British subjects in the Spanish foreign legion. Far Wisteron questioned government knowledge of pay and service promises, with reports some protesters were ill treated and sent to Gibraltar. Canadian ex-service men are among the British subjects enlisting for Morocco, including a vessel carrying two veterans from New York voyages.
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Lorton + Boaico
Morocco
Ryans
House of Commons
Far Wisteron
Spanish Foreign Legion
Burl Winterton
Gibraltar
Legion
Ben
Mor Cco
New York
Will Protect Upper Silesia Moves Backed by German Vote
The Berlin government affirmed its stance on Upper Silesia aligning with the prior government. Dr Wirth’s ministry won the vote 230 to 132 with support from Majority Socialists Independent Socialists Centrists and Democrats. The chancellor said the new government protests the League of Nations council’s upper Silesia decision as not provided by Versailles.
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Berlin
Weichsiak
Wirth
Independent
Socialista
Democrats
Upper Silesia
Council of the League of Nations
Supreme Cornct
League of Nations
Labrador Boundary Question Reaches Privy Council
Sir Patrick McGrath in Winnipeg seeks Labrador boundary records linked to Newfoundland, Hudson's Bay Company. The Dominion of Canada and Newfoundland face a Privy Council suit, with Winnipeg as the focal point for archives believed to be of great importance.
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Winniper
Patric McGrath
Winnipeg
Newfoundland
Hudson's Bay Company
Labrador
Privy Council
Dominion of Canada
Patrick Hasome
Winnipeshi
Dog Killed While Saving Master in Windsor Yard
A collie owned by Abram Nolan rushed to defend his master when a bandit attacked in the yard. The robber shot the dog and escaped, while a Cleveland Plaza Dealer urged readers to combat colds and avoid contagion.
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Wile
Windsor
Abrabam Nolan
Nolan
Bret
Fire destroys Antwerp art palace marred by blaze
A devastating fire badly damages the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, destroying several priceless masterpieces. The blaze threatens remaining works as authorities assess losses and secure the site. Local toc merchants are urged to act quickly amid the disruption.
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Antwerp
Royal Museum of Fine Arts
Grain Moved By Canadian Lines
During the fire, twenty five days of October, the three transcontinental railways moved 41,134 cars of grain from western wheat fields to Port Arthur and Fort William. Canadian Pacific handled 22,828 cars, Canadian National 16,493, and Grand Trunk Pacific 2,413 cars, according to figures from the statistic department of the board of grain.
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Port Arthur
Britain Faces Heavy Tax Burden Says Judge in Sentencing
A London court heard a dealer lament the direct taxation burden as Mr Justice Parling noted taxes have become so strict that many honest people struggle to comply. He warned that severe laws tempt weaker citizens to steal from the country, reflecting broader welfare concerns.
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London
Naener
Justice Parling
Theone
Sam
Scheme To Help London's Unemployed
A proposed plan by the Dyke Underground Railway Company seeks government backing to raise funds for expanding London tubes. It claims to place men in work for two years and requests government guarantees on interest and ten year security against competition.
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London
Goverment Dyke Underground Railways Company
Ison Sterling
London Tubes
Underround
British Dorset Regiment clashes with rebels in India
An official communication reports a Dorset Regiment detachment with artillery and armored cars clashing with Molai rebels west of Mallapuram on October 25. Rebels resisted surrender, suffering substantial casualties as new outbreaks were confirmed in the jungle engagement.
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Dorset Regiment
Maithar
Jangles
Mallapuram
Eight Hour Day Question At Geneva Conference
The Geneva Lat international conference in session considers the eight hour day for agricultural laborers. A 74 to 20 vote keeps ten hours under debate as French delegates push to strike it from the agenda. A two thirds vote will be needed to keep the question on the agenda or take it up for discussion.
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Geneva
Tree Planting Car Tour Educates Saskatchewan Farmers
The Tree Planting Car tour by the Canadian Forestry Association, led by Archibald Mitchell, drew over 15 900 attendees at 260 lectures across Saskatchewan. It provided free planting plans, promoted windbreaks, and demonstrated low cost, practical methods to plant trees, helping farmers protect crops and homes despite challenging soils and moisture.
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Mitchel
Canada
Camadian Forestry
Gurion
Rar
Mitchell
Munich
Pantiee
Stolen radium needles vanish from Hamilton City Hospital
Radium treatment needles valued at not less than ten thousand dollars disappeared from Hamilton City Hospital. The tools, property of Dr. F B Mowbray and Dr Ko M McGrear, were said to have been in use during surgery and vanished after the patient’s operation. Nurses and attendants were questioned as detectives investigated the mysterious loss.
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Hamilton City Hospital
Wim
F. B. [Mowbray
Ko M. McGrear
Ontario public lands timber dues boost revenue to near four million
Ontario's public lands timber dues drive a record fiscal gain. The province reports a near doubling in revenue for the year, with timber dues accounting for most of the rise. By year’s end the total will approach four million dollars, marking a substantial increase over the previous year.
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Toronto
Ontario
Bscal
Storm Hits Florida Coast With Million Dollar Damages
A severe gale battered Fort Myers and nearby areas causing over a million dollars in Lee County losses. The waterfront in St Petersburg was wiped out, Estero Island suffered heavy damage, and Sanibel Captiva reports mention widespread flooding. Transportation networks and highways were devastated, with reports of Prostrated transmission services and ruined cottages.
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Jacksonville
Fla
St. Petersburg
Se Times Union
Fort Meyers
Lee County
Sanabel
Captiva Iidis
Estero Island
Servcas
Grain shipment record from Winnipeg to Panaitan rail line
The Panaitan Pacific Railway moved grain from Winnipeg in nine loaded cars and twenty four cars loaded in a single shipment. The operation handled about 2.506 or more carloads and 2.000 bushels of grain. If the cars were lined without locomotives they would stretch twelve miles.
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Winnnipee
Panaitan Pacific Railway
Winnipee
Christmas Toys From Germany Arrive on W Kebar
The freighter W Kebar brings what is stated as the first sizable German merchandise cargo to Can since the war began. It includes Christmas toys, German clocks, waterware, and glass items loaded at Antwerp and Rotterdam. Each dollar spent boosts the local community.
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Montreal
Unanimous Vote Cancels Big Railway Strike In United States
Two miners Francis F. Patenaude and L. P. Craig were rescued after a week in a copper mine shaft at Britannia Beach British Columbia. A rock slide blocked the shaft mouth, but air water and food kept them alive while colleagues cleared the obstruction. In Chicago a scheduled railway strike was averted when union leaders unanimously voted to withdraw authorizations and cancel the walkout amid pressure from public opinion and government, with assurances from officials that rights would be sought through other means.
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Britannia Beach
B.C
Francis F. Patenaude
L. P. Craig
Craig
Patenaude
Chicago
Siew Hien
Wwatkout
WG Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Tralawen
Lenaliy
Labor Chestians
Fial
LE Sheppard
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Labor Board
Washington
Shepard
Sheppard
Associated Press
United States Labor Board
Prince of Wales Sets Out for India on Renown Tour
London crowds greet the heir at Victoria Station as he departs for Portsmouth to sail aboard the battle cruiser Renown for a four month tour of India and Japan. Attending are King George V, Queen Mary, Princess Mary, Lloyd George, Cabinet members, Ambassador Harvey, and Ambassador Hayashi amid security concerns over nationalist unrest in India led by Mahatma Gandhi.
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London
Prince of Wales
Victoria Station
Portsmouth
India
Japan
Britain
Jorge
Queen Mary
Princess Mary
Lloyd George
Harvey
Hayashi
Mahatma Ghandi
War construction by Japan and U S response urged
Journal summaries a U S engineer proposal to avoid warship production if the Washington arms conference fails its aims. Commentators including Col Robert M McCormick argue Japan will present an ultimatum at the Washington conference. References to Japan’s trade status and U S policy thoughts accompany commentary aboard the liner Golden State and remarks by Joan Hay Hammond.
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U.S
Fran Francisco
Japan
Joan Hay Hammond
Nin
Robert M McCormick
Chicago
Strike Settlement Reached in South Africa
Reuters dispatch from Cape Town reports the settlement of a strike by skilled artisans in the city after a ten percent wage cut. The compromise places long serving workers on a fixed establishment with privileges while the parade workers receive trade privileges, ending industrial action.
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London
Reuter
Cape Town
South Africa
Plan for Restoration of Monarchy in Portugal
A Lisbon report says a royalist restoration plan is learned by the Portuguese consul at Tuy. A new cabinet including many Republican Guard members may be formed soon as calm returns, and the president of the republic is expected to resign amid turmoil.
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Leornt
Lisbon
Tuy
Spain
Portuest
Republican Guard
New Regulations For Toronto Police
New regulations issued for Toronto police forbid off duty constables from attending theatres, race tracks, or spas while on leave. Officers neglecting rest and sleep must report to the chief constable. A policeman entering liquor shops off duty can be dismissed without reason.
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Toronto
Robbers Put Victim Into Refrigerator in Montreal
Two bandits entered Alme Labous's store on Mount Royal Avenue and forced him to surrender at gunpoint. They stole 780 dollars and shoved him into a refrigerator. he was rescued hours later nearly frozen to death.
Quake Alarms Italy as Cyclone Ravages Cities
Despatches from Florence report a quake felt across Massa and Carrara on the Tuscan coast causing heavy damage and forcing residents into open spaces. Paris news says Premier Briand is prepared to consider mediation proposals involving Greece, Turkey, and officials Batatzis and Gournaris.
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Italy
Milan
Massa
Carrars J
Taly
Cittes
Florence
Paris
Briand Resuied
Gournaris
Battazzle
Greece
Turkey
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Hamilton Hospital
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Portage la Prairie
Public Works Department
Manitoba
SPR
Germany
Rotterdam
United States
East
Portugal
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