Reshuffle at Royal Commission on Customs and Affairs
Honorable Sir Francois Lemieux resigns as chairman of the royal commission due to age and duties. Chief Justice Brown of Saskatchewan named as new chairman. Judge Ernest Roy of Quebec named as member. The commission will resume sittings in Ottawa on November 17 and travel to Vancouver then Winnipeg.
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Une
Prancots Lentear
Royal Commission
Department of Customs and Race
Brown
Saskatchewan
Ernest Roy
Quebec
Honra Mobb
Cabine
Ovans
Ottawa
Francois Lemieux
Superior Court
Province of
Francois
Ewan
Jeague Brown
Ssckat
Comalse
Beeoue
Prancols Lemieux
Customs
Rassalon
Thebee City
Vancouer
Winnipes
Deposit of Semi-Precious Gems Found Near Winnipeg
Kenneth Hiller reports a gem deposit near Winnipeg Bird River area with crystals seen along 1000 by 100 feet, two claims staked, gems valued at 5 to 20 dollars per carat when cut. The discovery promises potential commercial value amid Canadian and Commonwealth conference news.
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Winnipeg
Bird River
Kenneth Hiller
Winnipes
Porter
Lening
Paris Moves to Cut French Army Draft Needs
Three bills to the Chamber of Deputies propose reducing France’s under arms force from 650,000 to 400,000 and shortening compulsory military service from 18 to 12 months. The measures aim to cut the nation’s military burden as Parliament convenes.
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Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Imperial Problem in Canada Solved by London Representative
Prof P E Corbett, formerly with the League of Nations legal service and now a lecturer at McGill University, believes appointing a government representative in London would largely solve Canada’s imperial problem.
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Canada
Montreal
London
England
PE Corbett
League of Nations
McGill University
Houdini’s Library Inheritance Reported By Lawyer
Leo Bullman, Houdini’s attorney, says the magician left a vast magic, spiritualism, witchcraft and demonology collection valued at about 500000 dollars to the Library of Congress in his will drafted two years ago.
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New York
Herry Houdini
Con Resa
Leo Bullman
Moudini
England's First Woman Sheriff Named in Southampton
England appoints Luci Welch as the first woman sheriff in the nation. The new official must attend any execution that may occur during her tenure, a historic and unprecedented duty for a female head of a county office.
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England
Southampton
Eng
Luci Welch
Mennonite settlers to Canada grow in number
The article notes continued Mennonite migration to Canada from 1927 and earlier, with about 3,800 settlers already established and happy there. Bishop Townsrath says new arrivals will be aided by countrymen, settle in settlements, then receive land in the spring. The move toward Canada contrasts with Mexico as an option.
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Canada
Bishop Townsrath
Mexico
Polar expedition plans spark air age support
Dr Nansen discusses a new polar voyage idea under scientific lines at an international congress. The route would use air travel from Nome to the North Pole and on to Murmansk, aiming to modernize Arctic exploration while noting dangers and the legacy of Byrd.
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Dr. Nansen
Berlin
Frid Jot Nansen
Inter of Arctic Regions
Society For the Exploration
Nome
Alaska
North Pole
Murwansk
Russia
Nansen
Byrd
Massey Confirmed as Official Ottawa Ambassador Designate
Vincent Massey is officially appointed member to Washington by order in council. The announcement, made by Hon J A Robb, states Massey will serve in an unofficial capacity while in England attending conferences with Premier Kin.
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Vincent Massey
Washington
Ottawa
Alnister
J. A Robb
Massey
Prince George to Visit Ottawa Amid Earthquake Aftermath
The article notes Prince George, fourth son of the king, is expected in Ottawa on December 4. He will be hosted at Government House while serving as a Royal Navy sub lieutenant in Chinese waters. Arrangements are under way for a private car crossing of Canada.
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Prince George
Canad
Ottawa
Mis
Government House
Royal Navy
Ccoss
Canada
Manitoba Court Case Prompts Rural Credits Act Review
Corrective legislation to retroactively strengthen the Rural Credits Act is under study by the Manitoba government following a Court of Appeal decision against the Rural Credits Society. The move aims to shore up the act in response to the ruling and protect rural credit operations.
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Act
Winnipeg
Rural Credits Society
Military Training Compulsory for Moscow University Students
The com 4 miscariat of war orders all university students in Moscow to undertake 180 hours of military science instruction within their four year course. This applies to both men and women and integrates into the regular curriculum.
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Moscow
Com 4Miscariat of War
Prince of Wales May Visit Canada for Jubilee
Rumor says the Prince of Wales may visit Canada next year to mark the Diamond Jubilee. Officials have not announced plans but the monarch's presence is widely expected as celebrations proceed.
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Canada
London
the Prince of Wales
Canada’s Death Rate Falls as Provinces Compile Statistics
The article notes Quebec and other provinces adopting better vital statistics methods. It credits Doron Coate and staff including ES MacPhail and W R Tracey for compiling death data and cites a League of Nations trip to discuss improving Canada's mortality statistics.
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Pavia
Ramada
Caver
Ylal Stathetien
St. John
Xeonom
Fredericton
Quebec
Canada
Coate
Doratn
ES. MacPhail
W. R. Tracey
League of Nations
Geneva
Berl
Parliament to Assemble on December Ninth in Ottawa
Ottawa reports Parliament will open December 9 with Hon J A Robb announcing the session. The Commons will elect a speaker on December 10, while the early session focuses on the throne speech and estimates before Christmas.
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Ottawa
J. A. Robb
Ace
Comons
Robb
Lst Wit
Rndge
King
Ernest Langland
Justice
Lapginte
Cablerom
Reunion Dinner Of Canadians Held In London
The Reunion Dinner of Canadians in London featured Viscount Byng of Vime and other dignitaries. He spoke of Canadian unity formed from veterans of Nova Scotia to Columbia and Nova Scotia battalions, urging dismissal of personal ambition for a common purpose and recalling five years of service and happiness in the Dominions.
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London
Santos Pevinth Macks
Veusion Hues Ee
Creale lOm_wing
Artulstien
Mosc Hartes
Viscount Byng
Vime Vies Elitef
Reneral Staf
Milne
Etief
Ian Hamilton
Hamar Greenwood
Byng
Sai
Rufles
Columbia
Nova Scotia
Canadian Stock California Rancher Buys Fifteen Head
Canadian dealers report Sheldon and Carrithers of Kirkwood Farm bought fifteen shorthorn head formerly owned by the Prince of Wales at Meh River Alberta. Prof W L Carlyle announces the sale while noting the Prince’s Tolere Castle ranch in California and visit by My California ranch party in the U S.
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California
Prince of Wales
Calgary
Meh River
Alber
Sheldon and Carrithers
Kirkwood
W. L. Carlyle
My California
United States
Western
Seed quality survey on Alberta crops faces damage and low germination
A scrambled report notes seed samples from Alberta show poor results with high waste and variable germination. Damage to crops by weather reduces seed viability, though some districts report better samples while overall outlook remains cautious for the harvest season.
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Apeattils Amauot
Dodge
Wer Weather
Calgary
Newinton
Ford
OM Stewart
Dicket
Ed Sao
Atraevad
Nhs
May Settle In West Countess Karolyi barred from US
Hungarian noblewoman Countess Karoly, living in Montreal, will not visit or enter the United States. Officials say she dropped a potential case against the State Department and Kellogg. authorities inquired about her travel but no entry will be allowed. The matter remains unresolved as Karoly stays in Canada amid questions.
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Karolyi
Montreal
Karoly
Hungary
Uni
Ehse
Stasons
Department of Tate
Suntess Karoly
Canada
Karopis
Locarno Treaty Talks Lag Amid Delicate Deliberations
London reports on the Imperial conference led by Jon Finest Lapoinne as delegates struggle to draft a Locarno memorandum. Progress appears slow due to the treaty’s delicacy and disagreements among legates, with the Polish government expected to adopt a cautious stance in future negotiations.
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London
Jon Finest Lapoinne
Paltich
Mim
Geremany
Hagen Eyes Langara Course Yardage Target
Canadian golfer Walter Hagen, former Hifich Open champion, plans to lower his handicap at Langara Golf Course in South Vancouver. The Canadian Pacific Railway project, costing over 160000 dollars, features 350-yard holes and five and a half acres of greens. Seattle Post Intelligencer golf editor Walter Stedman is expected to attend and review Vancouver Victoria courses.
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Walter Hagen
Professional Golf Association
Pacifie Baltray
Langara
South Vancouver
Hagen
Pacific
Walter Stedman
Seattle, Post Intelligencer
Vancouver
Victoria
Canada and Britain to Expand Farm Worker Migration Pact
London announces a new agreement between Canada and the United Kingdom and Atlantic companies to ease emigration of farm workers to Canada. The plan keeps the current scope while trimming training time from six to four months to boost legitimate migration.
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London
Wien
Frith
Great Britain
Lim
Itis
Canada
Witc
Dominions
Ocean freight rates advance to take effect in January
The Atlantic conference approves a rate increase of 13 percent on transportation of conference commodities to United Kingdom ports. The rises, starting January 1, cover North Atlantic routes and are tied to reduced cargo capacity due to a port strike. Commodities under conference jurisdiction include certain staples. not all goods are affected.
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Peetstom
Atvord
Catted Kingdom
United Kikcdom
United Kingdom
Canada to Receive US Envoy Pending Consular Service
Washington considers sending a Canadian liaison as Canada prepares for direct U S representation. Vincent Massey is new Canadian representative to the United States as talks on a minister or diplomatic envoy hinge on congressional action and consular service authorization.
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U.S
Washington
Vincent Massey
United Statable
Canada
Congress
Coninge
Mases
Crest of Clacler Mountain Soars Down in Portland Canal District
A massive section of the Eck crest from Clacler Mountain in the Portland Canal district ripped loose and slid down the mountainside. Terrified residents reported feeling shock and tremors similar to an earthquake. Debris toppled shelves and damaged several cabins as alarms rang through the community.
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Prince Rupert
Clacler Mountain
Allee
Portland Canal District
Niles
Britain Eyes Share in Russian Oil Monopoly Deal
The report says Italy demanded a share in the Russian oil monopoly sought by Be Uth finance in exchange for a loan to the Soviet government. Malys proposal includes sharing the loan and reciprocal benefits, with possible extra loan and control of the monopoly’s world sales within the British empire.
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Britain
London
Italy
Be Uth Finance
Maly
Shaw Expresses Surprise Over Nobel Prize Mention
Mara Shaw reflects on George Bernard Shaw and the 1925 Nobel Prize for literature, noting it remains a mystery whether Shaw would have accepted the honor and joking about the prize being a device never fully explained.
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Mara Shaw
London
George Bernard Shaw
Final Scene in Royal Wedding in Brussels
Princess Astria or Nae En wed Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium in a Ronan Catholic ceremony at St. Gudnia Cathedral on November 10. The couple departed for a secret honeymoon destination afterward.
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Brussels
Astria Or
Naeen
Leopold
Belgium
St. Gudnia
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