Conservatives surge to overwhelming Commons majority
The piece notes a massive Conservative gain in parliament, seizing around 466 seats of 613, amid a third national vote in two years. It discusses Labour weaknesses, press reactions, and concerns over socialist and laborist tendencies, with a cautious Liberal reaction to the realignment.
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Kaede Teepeepee
Great Brittain
Frei
Libesstar
Reform Bt
House of Commons
London
John Ball
Bolahew Feany
Popie
Shipment From EP Ranch Prive Cattle Cross Border
A shipment from EP Ranch Prive sent 61 Shorthorn cattle of the Mereford breed to the US market via Portal. The border event drew attention as the first beef export from the EP ranch, with a tariff noted and value over 1500 dollars. Another shipment of 170 head from Luntreck by A E Cram valued at 75 dollars per head.
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Royal Ranch
Portal
Nori Bo
Prince of Wales
A. E. Cram
Grain Boat Sinks Near Harbor Beach After Collision
The grain carrier Glencrehy bound from Port Arthur to Port Colborne sank in twenty fathoms of water near Harbor Beach on Lake Huron after colliding with the coal boat Leonard B. Owned by Great Lakes Transportation Company, Captain FL Burke in command, the vessel carried a full cargo of wheat valued at $320,000 and was the property of Canadian West Produces Limited. Manitoba's Dog Derby The Pits, Manitoba’s eighth annual dog derby, will be run February 3 and 4, attracting international attention and many visitors to the north winter carnival. The Canadian National Rail will be represented by a fast team. A Canadian Arctic expedition led by Major Cesar Guard aims to penetrate the Arctic Ocean. The patient schooner Sier Ware, which was carried away, has been towed back.
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Winnipeg
Glencrehy
Port Arthur
Ontario
Port Colborne
Harbor Beach
Lake Huron
Leonard B
Ttt Ser
Great Lakes Transportation Company
FL Burke
Wiest Produces
Manitoba
Accion
Cesar Guard
Arctic Ocean
Aerodrome proposal in Pernambuco to aid U S airmail link
Jornal de Brazil reports Brazil should build an aerodrome at Pernambuco to attract the United States for the proposed transatlantic aerial mail route linking West and Central American ports to Brazil. The note mentions Canadian notables, Anglo-French relations, and Belgian government support to Canada, with payment details to Britain discussed.
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Rio de Janeiro
Jornal de Brazil
Pernambuco
United States
Brasil
Canaan
Hota Faria
At¢ Lance Riven
Raat Nendur
Dandurland
Miendahin
France
Eer Witt Payett
Preparations for Election Under Premier's Early Move
The article notes likely early moves by Premier to call parliament in January followed by a general election in the fall. It mentions contentious questions before parliament including railway commission ruling effects on Crow's Foot Pass rates and the government's plan to use senate powers.
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Kine Eferms
Senate
Train Disaster in Canada Kills Leaders and Eight Others
A CPR train disaster near Grand Forks and Nelson leaves eight dead and twelve injured, with victims including John MacKie a member of the Provincial Legislature, Peter Veregin leader of Doukhobor colonies, and Harry Bishop a Swift Canac travel representative. The inquest at Grand Forks continues as more bodies are reported, including an unidentified Hindu and a Doukhobor young woman named Miss Mary Sureleeff. The death toll rises as the CPR reports eight deaths and ongoing investigations into the crash.
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Nelson
Grand Forks
Kettle Valley
CPR
John MacKie
Provincia Legislature
Peter Veregin
Canada
Harry Bishop
Swift Canacksety
Grand
Doukhebor
Mary Sureleeff
Nelon
Joln Markie
F Veregin
Police System Under Fire In Grand Jury Report
A Vancouver and provincial police system critique by a grand jury urged reorganization. It faulted the force and Rural Canadian Mounted Police secret service, calling it deficient. The report urged reforms, including replacing the chief inspector. It also commented on drug traffic and social impacts noting the propaganda and career paths for youths. An unrelated note cites Alberto Alken of Boston at a convention. Argentine aviator Zann halted his world flight in Japan due to permit difficulties, opting not to continue to Alaska.
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Justice Murphy
Rand
Vancouver
Canadian Mounted Police
Zann
Japan
Amsterdam
Alaska
Earthquake relief fund totals and Baldwin speech remark
The United States has contributed five million six hundred thousand dollars for earthquake relief. A check for five hundred thousand dollars, the latest contribution, has been delivered. Baldwin vows to keep his promise to the Dominions, asserting the speech will not infringe on free trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Batewin
Dominions
Hanley Baldwin
York
Wil Revise Civil Service Salaries
A garbled notice discusses civil service salaries and potential revisions. It mentions possible increases to postal and excise salaries and a one year net gain, with references to adjustments and ongoing changes affecting government workers.
Canadians Win in British Elections Move for Imperial Ties
A London election surprise features several Canadian figures winning seats. Sir Hamard, formerly of Whitls Ontario, captures a key parliamentary post by 3,066 votes amid a three cornered race. Labor losses include Haycock and Mills, with Conservative gains by Astbury and MacDonnell. Brantford and Chiswick districts see Col W. Grant Morden retain seats for Middlesex with a small margin.
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London
Sir Hamard
Whitls
Ontario
Stow
G. Dale
Sir Hamer
AW. Haycock
Salford West
F.W. Astbury
Haycock
Canada
J. L. Haycock
Ndustry
A. MacDonnell
Dartford
Kent
Vancouver
Ilc
J. E. Mills
W. Grant Morden
Brantford and
Chiswick
Middlesex
Judge Fines Himself in Traffic Court
Frederick Jetts of Hamilton faced Magistrate George Freder ick Jetts after a traffic corner cutting incident. The magistrate fined himself five dollars citing a family member drove the car while city by law enforcement remains in focus. Ottawa boots legions around prohibition as Ontario plans guards on interprovincial bridges to curb bootlegging.
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Trate
Hamilton
Frederick Jetts
George Frederick Jetts
Clovery
Maxi Rate
Ottawa
Clitem
Ontario
There
Hill, Que
Border Poate
Molsons Bank Absorbed by Bank of Montreal
A financial statement announces the Molsons Bank will be absorbed by the Bank of Montreal. The Molsons Bank, founded in Montreal years ago, comes under the control of the Bank of Montreal's financial family. Shareholder ratification is not required, and minister JA Tobbs approves the plan with likely financing arrangements.
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Ada
Molsons
Tank of
Montreal
Molsons Bank
Te Montrears
Commercial Aid
Ray
Moleons Bank
Bank of Montreal
JA. Tobbs
Interesting discovery of steel saws found in shoe
A bandit Giuseppe Serafini, among four executed in Montreal, was found to have three slender steel saws in the sole of his left shoe after his body was taken down. Origin of the saws is unknown, but authorities expect more light as a son who passed them may be exposed. Serafini reportedly escaped the death cell and reached the prison yard before being recaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Guiseppe Serafini
Hoche Jaga Bank
Talian
Erafini
Butter and Salmon Exports Rise to Britain
Dominion Bureau of Statistics figures show Canada exports 9,169,000 pounds of butter to Great Britain in the last year, up from prior months. Canned salmon valued at 14,461,138 dollars were sent to Britain in the same 12 months, compared with just over two million dollars the previous year.
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Canada
Britain
Ottawa
Justi
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Great Britain
Whlen Murley
Mexican copper boss slain by bandits in Zacatecas
A dispatch from Mexico City reports Pan ee enna manager of the Arroyo Mine of Mazapil Copper Co in Zacatecas was killed by bandits who entered his home and shot him. The United States ambassador has made customary representations to Great Britain.
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Pan Ee Enna
Arroyo
Mazapil Copper Co
Zacatecas
Mexico City
York Evening World
United States
Political Defeat In Parliament Sparks Bitter Loss
Margaret Bondield Saffers, parliamentary labor secretary, loses to Conservative Sir Arthur Holland by over one thousand votes. Result totals: Holland 15 970, Bondield Saffers 15 023, a 9 419 tally for another candidate. Bondield Saffers returns from Canada after dissolution.
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Leoshan—Allex Maristet Oudfield
Labor
Miss Bondicks
Parliamen
Arthur Holland
Miss Ronafield
Miss
Canada
Montreal banker Tompkins given broad banking supervision powers
Tompkins of Montreal appointed government supervisor of banking and begins duties, with wide powers outlined by the Hank Act. Auditors are named from a department list, reports go to shareholders and directors, and the chief inspector may initiate further investigations. Tomkins, a New Brunswick native, has long served in banking executive roles in Vancouver.
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Tompkins
Montreal
Ouawa
C. W. Tompkins
Monreal
Taco Force
General Hank Act
Ye Department
Tomkins
New
Runswick
Vancouver Ad
Rovat Mook
Canadian National plans Turtleford Hafford branch line
CN Railways in co operation with Saskatchewan Government announces plan to construct a Turtleford Hafford branch near Prince Albert using the Canadian Northern Branch Line Trust Fund. Immediate funding authorized by Sir Henry Thornton and 21 miles to be completed this fall. Extension will serve Midnight Lake and surrounding districts.
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Winnipes
Canadian National Railways
Saskatchewan
Turtleford-Hafford
Prince Albert
Winnipeg
Canadian National Rail
Senate
Canadian Northern
Iawly Pear
Henry Thornton
Midnight Lake
Glashym
Fishing Vessel Mores Burned Off Queen Charlotte Islands
The Mores bajo burning near the Queen Charlotte Islands, commanded by Captain W Edwards, was destroyed to the water’s edge. All crew members on board, an Azores crew, were saved. The vessel was built in Vancouver and intended for a South American prospecting trip before the project was abandoned.
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Azores
Prince Rupert
Mores
Wedwards
Queen Charlotte Islands
Vancouver
South America
Tragic Stowaways Found Dead In Coal Bunkers
Montreal report states two stowaways, one Polish and one Czecho-Slovak, were found dead in the coal bunkers of the tiger Melita at the local port. Investigators attribute the deaths to coal fumes. Papers in their pockets identify the men as W. E. Kolup, 83, and Marte Hodner, 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
W. E. Kolup
Marte Hodner
League council fixes provisional frontiers between Turkey and Mosul
The League of Nations council unanimously adopts a resolution to set a provisional frontier between Turkey and Mosul. An imperial commission will inspect the Mogul district and report, guiding a future settlement. Turkish or British troops along the line must be evacuated by November 15.
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Great Britain
Turkey
Mosul
Council of the
League of Nations
Tne
Mogul
Cle Parpoee
Goumell
Glanger
Trak
Mesopotamia
Australia urged to amend constitution over military service
Labor conference in Melbourne objects to compulsory overseas service without parliament approval except in emergencies. Delegates reject an amendment to permit conscription of Australians for military action, insisting any such clause must require parliamentary consent and limit use to emergencies.
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Labor Conference
Melbourne
Interistate Labor Conference
Australia
Rural Nursing Methods Praised in Saskatchewan System
Saskatchewan nursing housekeepers were praised at the Eastern Ontario Women’s Institutes tenth annual convention. Mrs Calvin Blair of Lines Bridge cited a need for a rapid, hours-available nursing service similar to Saskatchewan’s model. Delegates noted Saskatchewan nurses received training and called for broader adoption.
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Hom. Altken
Boston
Onal
Women’s Institution of
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Royal Canada
Saskatceh
Calvin Blair
Lines Bridge
Women's Institutes of Astern
Ontari
Blair
Police Exonerate Mounties in Emerson Killing Verdict
A coroner's jury in Winnipeg exonerated Royal Canadian Mounted Police constables J. H. Gilbert and F. G. Lepper after a ten minute deliberation. They shot and killed John Pearson, a Swedish laborer, during a running gun battle at Emerson, Manitoba, after Pearson escaped immigration custody for illegal entry.
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Winnipeg
Man
J. H. Gilbert
FG. Lepper
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
John Pearson
Emerson
Ian
Canada
Women ballot results in Great Britain election night
Women fare weather the election night as Lady Astor gains another victory in Plymouth and represents in several parliaments. Early returns show Miss EB Wilkinson, Labour candidate for Middlesbrough East, as the only other woman elected alongside Lady Astor.
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Great Britain
Lady Astor
Plymouth
EB Wilkenson
Middlesborough East
Mennonites Buy Land Near Topeka After Losses
Land buyers identified as Mennonites purchased about 1 000 acres on the Fares Ranch last year at 20 per acre. They prospered on the old ranch, harvested one crop, and expect to repay quickly, though crop failure rumors linger. In Topeka, Jess Willard Acre Farm, once held by the former heavyweight champ, sold at public auction for 151,630, with Hodgins of Topeka handling the sale. Willard left the farm two years ago for California.
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Topeka
Kas Jess Willard
Evar
R. F. Hodgins
Cenfornia
Willard
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