Austria and Hungary oppose sanctions on Italy
Geneva reports Austria and Hungary formal dissent from sanctions against Italy. They led opposition as discussions opened, risking exemption from sanctions if a vote favored them. Canada plans to abstain from the sanctions committee, with South Africa and Australia likely to join, shaping the council and assembly actions.
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Geneva
Austra
Hungary
Italy
Austria
Nt Pfuege
Dollfuss
Laszlo Develies
Canada
Council
Assembly
Empire
G Howard Ferguson
Great Britain
Union of South Africa
League Council
Australia
Project Again Inaugurated in Saskatchewan Lambs In 1935
The Dominion la ng project returns in Saskatchewan allowing lambs to be shipped east for feeding and finishing for market. Sheep ranchers in the Creek area aligned with the Southern Saskatchewan Woolgrowers' Association join the rancher-feeder plan with no outlay required from approved farmers. Freight costs are prepaid by the Dominion department of agriculture and repaid from sales. Under the 1935 agreement the feeder earns the value of weight gain plus 60 percent of the spread after freight and selling costs. The rancher receives 375 dollars per hundredweight Moose Jaw weight plus 40 percent of the spread.
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Saskatchewan Mbs
Canada
Staple Creek
Saskatchewan
Woolfers’ Association
Dominion
Dominion Department of Agriculte
Appeals Court Upholds Hauptmann Death Sentence
The New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals in Trenton upheld the death sentence for Bruno Richard Hauptmann in the kidnapping and murder of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. The court denied appeals barring any new trial based on new evidence, stating relief would require extraordinary grounds. Hauptmann’s lawyers indicated they would pursue further avenues at the state’s highest tribunal.
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New Jersey
Hauptman
Trenton
Court of Errors and Appeals
Bruno Richard
Hauptmann Fo
Charles Augustus Lbergh, Jr
Plot of Gangsters Threatens Alcatraz Plot
Francisco officials warned of a year old plan by gangsters to attack Alcatraz Island using a heavily armed police car. Warden Johnston said no such plot had been heard but warned that any attempt to storm the prison would be met with a hot reception. Alleged prisoners named include Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, Harvey Bailey, Alvert Bates and John Paul Chase.
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Francisco Jvins Wrief
William Qu
United States
Alcatraz Island
Janes Johnston
Alcatraz
al Capone
George Sytachine
Gun” Kelly
Harvey Bailey
Alvert Bates
John
Experiment with crows aims for bright yellow stern feathers
Professor William Rowan of the University of Alberta conducts a crow experiment sending 75 crows to Winnipeg for release west of Manitoba’s capital. Each bird is to receive a yellow stern feather coating and a leg band for a cash prize upon return. Hunters are urged to shoot on sight and return bands.
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Famonton
William Rowan
University of Alberta
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Reclaiming Dry Area Large Area In Alberta Districts Will Be Re-Grassed Calgary
Alberta districts will be re grassed under the Dominion Farm Rehabilitation Act with plans to convert broath stricken farm areas into good range country. Community water conservation projects advance while tenders for gas wells on the Red Deer river and the Bjork flat near Buffalo were surveyed.
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Alberta
Calgary
Red Deer
Bjork
Buffalo
Well Known Engineer Dead New York
Harold Norman Spicer director of the Dorr Company Inc dies. He led the first white party to cross Australia east to west in 1894 while working in metallurgy and mining in Australian gold fields. Born Bradshott Hall Hampshire England.
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New York
Harold Norman Spicer
Dorr Company, Inc
Mr. Spicer
Australia
South America
Bradshott Hall
Hants
England
Freshmen at Queen's University Uniforms Announced
Freshmen and Freshettes at Queen's University face new rules with upperclassmen assigning book-carrying duties using six-quart fruit baskets and supplying matches. Freshettes must wear gray cotton socks while 2120 marks the note.
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Queen's University
Italian Suspects Arrested During Malta Espionage Roundup
Malta police arrested nine Italian subjects and detained a British employee linked to an Italian steamship firm. Among those held is Sig hor Parodi, director of the Banca di Roma Malta branch. Several Italians were expelled after prior anti British activity. Rome reportedly confirmed the arrests, though details remained unverified.
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Malta
Valetta
Sighor Parodi
Banca di Roma
Rome
Pace
Sicily
Mediterranean
Bravery Of Constable Ends Bright Night Firefight
Constable George C. Harrison of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is fatally wounded while approaching a bandit car in Canmore Alberta. He is shot in the neck during the confrontation as Sergeant J. W. Carnes and Sergeant T. S. Wallice suffer injuries. Harrison fires and collapses as the suspects flee, the event plunging the scene into darkness and the bandits escaping.
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Calgary
Royal Canoe
Mounted
George C. Harrison
Guntell
Canmore
Alta
Senate
Bincomn
G. E. Coombeven
Grey Campbell
J. W. Carnes
Snot
T. 8. Walleces
Harrison
Meteorite Strikes Straw Stack in Vegreville Region
In Vegreville area a meteorite struck a straw stack on C. W. Campbell’s farm causing a fire that frightened horses and halted threshing on nearby farms. A. Sanford’s separator crew moved the threshing machine to safety as a fireguard was quickly established to protect crops and buildings.
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Vegreville
Ana
C. W. Campbell
A. Sanford
Roosevelt Sons In Car Crash At Grade Crossing
Two Roosevelt brothers John and James were in a light car that struck a guard rail at a grade crossing as an electric train approached. John was badly shaken but James remained unscathed in the incident.
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Boston
Roosevelt
John
James
Sanesi Istanbul Turk exports shift after sanctions decision
Sanesi Istanbul reports that Turkey plans to curb exports to Italy following a Balkan and Little Ententes agreement to back League of Nations sanctions against Italy. The move signals widening regional adherence to the sanctions stance amid growing tensions in the Mediterranean.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Italy
Balkan
League of Nations
New Royal Prince Named After Kent Family?
London reports from the residence of the Duke and Duchess of Kent state Britain's newborn prince is thriving with a listed weight of 6% pounds. The child's name remains unannounced with speculation of four Christian names possibly including George and Edward, subject to the king’s approval.
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Duke and Duchess of
Kent
London
Great Britain
Duke
Duchess of Kent
George
Edward
Wes Toronto Editor Speaks at 22nd Canadian Advertisers Dinner
C. W. Peterson editor and publisher of the Farm and Ranch Review in Calgary was guest speaker at the 22nd annual dinner meeting of the Association of Canadian Advertisers. He presented views on advertising trends and the future of rural commerce to attendees.
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Toronto
C. W. Peterson
The
Farm and Ranch Review
Calgary
Association of Canadian Advertigers
Fierce fighting reported from the war front
Paris dispatches to the Paris Soir from the Eritrean front describe heavy engagement in northern Ethiopia with 300000 troops. Attacks near Adi Ugri Adi rangle and Adigrat faced Ethiopian resistance, while Italian columns held key positions. Rebels recaptured Aduwa efforts faltered and new censorship limited dispatches.
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Paris
Kase
Entre Aksum
Ethiopia
Out Furn
Massaua
Ate
Adi Agri
Adi Kaie
Adigrat
Soir
Aduwa
Defence Council
Walwal
Three Fronts
Ake
France Plans Large Armament Program in 1996 Budget
Finance Minister Marcel Regnier announced 5.439 billion francs for armaments in 1996, with emergency appropriations boosting national defence expenditures to 12.142 billion francs. He urged continued financial sacrifices as Europe braces for rising arms spending and warned against renouncing security efforts.
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France
Paris
Marcel Regnier
Europe
Chamber of Deputies
Grain Elevators Halt Incoming Shipments by Government Order
Calgary grain terminals face an empargo against incoming shipments as Canada imposes a hold on new arrivals. With over two million bushels stored and more en route, officials will only accept shipments already in transit until outward movement resumes in either east or west.
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Calgary
Executor Kitchener's estate delayed by Italian bank asset
Puzzle for Executor Kitchener stalls as part of the estate includes an account in an Italian bank. Written requests for the funds have not been sent. The executor weighs options including olive oil cargo in Italy, buying land, or selling assets in Canada.
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Kitchener
Unt
Acc
Itajan Bank
Italy
Canada
Ontario County Keeps Law With No Criminal Cases
Ontario County reported no criminal cases at the fall assizes as Justice R. D. Hogg opened the session. County officials noted a population around 45,000 and asserted lawfulness, while Attorney G. D. Conant stated there were no law-breakers to try.
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Lyman P. Duff
Earl of Bessborough
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Royal Prince
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Kuda Bux
Spuning Willehems
Tario County
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