Democrats gain big wins in U.S. elections across Senate and House
New York report notes Democrats strengthen Senate control by winning seven Republican Senate seats and netted major gains in the House with 14 seats flipping. They also captured governorships in South Dakota and Colorado, shifting power in state offices. The shift leaves Republicans with few Senate seats and trains attention on insurgent Republicans and party realignments.
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New York
Democratc
Senate
Congress
South Dakota
Colorado
Maine
Bert M. Fernald
Hendrick Shipstead
Farmer Labor
Minnesota
la Guardia
Woman Is Dismissed Criticism Of Fascist System Theoretical
London reports Mrs. Algernon Sladen niece of Lord Dunmore was arrested in Volosea Italy for socialist utterances about Mussolini. After three days in jail her husband and the British consul obtained bail and the British ambassador secured dismissal. The letter says the arrest stemmed from a restaurant conversation where she criticized the regime academically and theoretically and a tall man who disliked her reported it.
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London
Daily Sketch
Algernon Sladen
Lord Dunmore
Volosea
Italy
Mussolini
Muswolini
Slaten
Noted Musician Is Leaving England
Sir Thomas Beecham, famed conductor and impresario, says he plans to go to America citing “no future” for music and concerts in England. He laments the country’s musical climate and implies many Britain’s musicians will follow him.
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Mal ‘Thomas Beecham
London
Sir Thomas Heeeham
England
United
Susted
Olive
Sir Thomas
America
Theft Proof Lock Invented by Life-Convict in Canada
Kingston Ontario prisoner serving life for bank robbery has perfected a theft proof lock for small bags and seeks patent rights in his name. Models were sent to Brigadier General Hughes for prison safety, with authorities to protect the invention. Also a Calgary contribution notes Myrle, the pack fermer, presented her skull to the University of Alberta.
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Kingston
Calgary
Myrtle
Brideh Columbia
University of Alberta
Remarkable October Grain Movement Across the West
The article notes record grain leadings and marketed tonnage, surpassing last year. It details 94,109,664 dusters marketed and 59,072 cars, with October shipment reaching coasts via the Casatian Pacific Railway. It compares movement to 14 miles of engine length and bread equivalents totaling over 2 billion two-pound Joaves.
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Casatian Pacife
Settlers From U S Publicity Work Would Bring Large Numbers
Alberta publicity chief Colin G. Groft reports midwest farmers from Nebraska and Iowa show strong interest in moving to Canada for cheap land low taxes and high productivity. He notes US farmers misunderstand Canada and expects prospective settlers to visit next spring to compare farming prospects.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Colin G. Groft
Alberta
Nebraska
Iowa
Croft
Prairies
United States
Groff
Disarmament Study Progress Reported by Commission
Geneva disarmament studies in the military and naval commission proceed with fewer difficulties after the program was changed to permit submission of all delegates' feelings to the preparatory commission. The plan had required only the bare vote of committees. Committees now focus on technical questions with excellent results.
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Military and Naval Commission
Preparatory Commission
Germany Paying Up Total Reparations Up To June
Germany has paid about 780 million dollars in reparations to Allied powers up to June 20, with the British Empire receiving roughly 125 million and the United Kingdom around 110 million. Separately, Alderman Ike Moose Jaw proposes a Canadian divisional point and a petition to Sir Henry Thornton for the opening of the CNR bridge over the South Saskatchewan at Elbow. Ottawa reports Prince of Wales may officiate at the carillon opening in the Victory Tower on Parliament Hill during his Canada visit. he laid the cornerstone seven years ago.
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London
House of Common
Germany
British Empire
United Kingdom
Moose Jaw
Ike
Sir Henry Thornton
CNR
Skatchewan
Elbow
Prince of Wales
Ottawa
Wales
Victory Tower
Parliament Hill
Canada
Guarded By Destroyer Ordered to Celba Harbor
A United States destroyer was ordered to Celba to protect foreign lives and property amid anticipated uprisings. The action follows guidance from the U.S. consul at Celba and aims to safeguard nationals and interests in the region.
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Washington
United States
Celba
Celbe
Entertained by Royalty Aboard Train With Queen Marie
A boy in the royal party was carried away from Sand Poist after a mishap aboard the Queen Marie train. He slipped during a game with Prince Nicholas and Princess Ileana, leaving witnesses in tears. Parents were notified as the party continued with comforting candy and a meal for Lester Roowa.
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Marie
Spokane
Herse
Prince Nicholas
Ileana
Lester
Manitoba exhibitor Samuel Larcombe to send crop samples to Chicago show
Samuel Larcombe of Birtle Manitoba is the first Manitoba entrant to file entries for the International Grain and Hay show opening in Chicago on November 27 He will send samples of wheat oats and other crops Larcombe is renowned across the continent for his agricultural research efforts and attended last year as the province's beneficial representative.
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Samuel Larcombe
Chicago
Winnipeg
Birtle
Man
Manitoba
Mr. Larcombe
B C Apples Win Big At Imperial Show In London
Overseas Imperial fruit show awards BC growers major prizes for McIntosh Reds and Jonathan varieties. Associated Growers of British Columbia take first prize for McIntosh Reds and Cox Orange Spitzenberg. Kelowna and Kamloops firms win other top placements. Colin Smith of unspecified location receives export prize for seven boxes of a dessert variety.
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Ottawa
Imperial Fruit Show
London
Eng
Associated Growers of
British Columbia
Mcintosh Reds
Dominion Fruit Commissioner
Metntosh
Reds
Occidental Fruit Company
Kelowna
B.C
Fo G Hilliard
Kamloops
Jonathans
British Empire
Mcintosh
Colin Smith
Kingston honours Willingdon with honorary degree
Kingston Ontario grants Doctor of Laws to Lord Willingdon Governor General of the Dominion of Canada at Queens University convocation on November 12. Similar degrees go to Sir J A M Atkins Winnipeg and Sir Clifford Sifton Toronto. Estate details and Chinese war debt notes appear in brief.
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Kingston
Lord Willingdon
Dominion
Queens University
J. A.M. Atkins
Winnipeg
Clifford Sifton
Toronto
Conference Likely To Last Until November
The piece notes a protracted conference through November 15 to 24 with talks in Ottawa and France and a planned invitation from the Irish Free State to Dominion Premiers. It cites Premier Mackenzie King avoiding new defence outlines and stressing civilian air-route cooperation while Canadian decisions await Parliament.
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Ottawa
France
Canada
Dominions
Dublin
King
Mackenzie King
Vancouver Harbor Board Recommends Grain Elevator Lease
Vancouver harbor commissioners notify Alberta Wheat Pool of a planned Dominion Government lease of the number 1 terminal grain elevator. Lieut-Col. G H Kirkpatrick says the proposal includes a yearly August 1 start and a December 8 notice to terminate, with rental details to be negotiated.
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Vancouver
Mirkpatrick
Melting Pot of Canadian Uplands Weaving Mixed Heritage
In the Prairie Provinces settlers from Europe reshape the land as generations rise. A young woman shown is the daughter of a Russian immigrant, another a teacher from Manchester, two daughters of a Canadian editor, and others of a Russian origin. All are presented as typical Canadians today.
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Prairie Provinces
Europe
Calla Finn
Manchester
Englan
Canada
Tariff Board Hearings Set for Seasonal Fruit and Potato Tariffs
Public hearing scheduled for December 16 on multiple tariff applications including a seasonal tariff for fruits and vegetables. Applicants include Canadian Horticultural Council and various Ontario and Quebec groups seeking tariff adjustments on topa aril water wheel governors and potatoes. Names and firms such as Neilonal Gallers, Paterson Ltd, and Charles Barber and Son are listed among interested parties.
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ORR
Ontario Contane
Dythe Trustees
Neilonal Gallersa8a
Tor Dverence Obsesia of Art Prive, Paterson, Ltd
Vancouver
Aril
Charles Barber and Son
Mesford
Tibbs
Canadian Horticultural Council
Quebec
Germany Seeks Plan to Free Rhineland From Occupation
Berlin reports that Chancellor and cabinet, led by Marx and Dr. Schacht, pursue a strategy to win Allied approval for a grand settlement in the Rhineland. France and Germany, via von Moeser and Briand, propose a European loan tied to troop withdrawal, but Wilhelmstrasse opposes, fearing harm to U S relations as France would gain German funds without settling debts to the United States.
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Berlin
Marx
Dr. Schacht
Retellian
von Hinderburg
Rhineland
America
Paris
Herr von Moeser
Briand
France
Germany
Europe
Wilhemstrasse
Fourse
United States
Customs Inquiry to Resume Work in Ottawa November Fifteenth
The royal commission investigating the department of customs and excise will resume its work in Ottawa on November 15. Officials said the inquiry will then proceed to British Columbia if current plans hold, with Hon. N. W. Rowell, KC, chairing and examining records in Ottawa before moving west.
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Ottawa
Department of Customs Ant Excise
Saton
Tietish Columbia
N.W. Rowell
Com Vision
Bank Act Amendments Aimed at Farmers Needs Proposed
Amended bank act proposals were discussed by Canadian Council of Agriculture officials to tailor the banking system to farmers. A Darby memo was circulated to branches to bring the issue before the annual convention. Fossil finds include a large lizard and a shark in Saskatchewan’s Souris River Valley. Premier Mackenzie King, recovered from illness, met King George at Buckingham Palace after naval maneuvers.
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Dominion
Counc of Agriculture
A. E Darby
Te Research Department
Ovtaya
Jong
John Kennedy
United Grain Growers of
Manitoba
Souris River
Estevan
Saskatchewan
George London
Mackenzie King
King George
Buckingham Palace
Suppression of Opposition to Fascism in Italy
Turmoil as fascists move against opponents across Italy. Carabineers shield workers and journalists while clashes erupt in Rome Naples Venice and other cities. A deputy’s home is attacked and a fascist named Porra is killed amid calls to lynch the guard.
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Abe Geant
Dr Henelll
Cagtart
Sainka
Lusev
Joors
Porra
Luis
Naples
Grace
Robert Rracco
Labriola
Venice
Missionaries Safe In China Amid Quiet Front
Dr Allan of Frelihutsin West China reports steady progress and readiness for any retreat if needed while Dr Wallace McClure at Kong on South China notes improving conditions. The United Church headquarters in Toronto quotes cautious optimism as missionaries endure travel delays and commotion in the region.
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China
United Church of Canada
Tom FR
Allan
General Hospital of the
West China Mission
Freliutsin
Szechwan
Wallace McClure
Erskine United Church of Toronto
Kongon
South China
Will Discuss Tariff At London Parley
A London tariff parley dominates discussion as Liberal leaders in the United Kingdom and Australian Premier Bruce address tariff matters amid a renewed controversy. Walter Runicman MSP, a Liberal figure, weighs in as debates surface after hours of debate and exchanges.
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London
Cattle Shipments To Britain Fall From Canada
Montreal reports a sharp drop in cattle shipments to Britain with 10 of 14 UK sailings this month starting from Montreal. The figure surpasses the season’s average but trails last year’s monthly and first-season totals, with Canadian cattle exports near 100 percent below the prior year and widely under last year’s monthly totals by about 1,500 to 3,000 head.
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Canada
Montreal
Cnttle
United Kingdon
Conservatives Debate Convention City For Leader
The national Conservative convention to select a permanent leader is debated with Winnipeg favored by many letters while Ottawa is championed by Mr. Meighen. A nine member committee from each province will handle the matter, and a Dominion delegation of five from each constituency will likely compose the convention.
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