Protest Against Further Urban Levies Shocks Alberta Towns
Calgary scene reports protests at the Union of Alberta Municipalities annual convention. Delegates, including mayors Walter Huckvale and George H Webster, decry provincial plans to levy more taxes on urban areas already taxed to the limit. Strong turnout highlights urban burden concerns.
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Huckvale
Alberta
Calgary
Guy Sell Lele
Union of Alberta
Paliser
Walter Huckvale
Medicine Hat
George H. Webster
Union
Webster
William Egbert
Hom R K. G Reid
Reid
Brownlee
George Hoadley
Edmonton
Drowning at River Ends Carlson Rescue Efforts Fail
Carlson and O Connor, both slush men, were swept by the river current after encountering a large ice cake. Rescue attempts by police and city forces continued without success as the body remained unrecovered. The article also quotes officials discussing taxation and municipal matters at a provincial convention.
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Rede
Nick Fink
Carlson
O'Connor
Pope May Break Tradition In Rome Inauguration Event
In Rome on December 2 a note from the Pope and court signals a possible break with longstanding custom. A personal visit by Ping may assist at the inauguration of a Franciscan monastery on the seventh centenary of Francis of Assisi’s death, seen as meaningful by Vatican officials and observers.
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Rome
Pones
United i B
Ping. Tee
Francis
St. Assasi
Merger of Marshall Wells and Wood Vallance Company
The Wood Vallance Ltd merges with Marshall Wells Ltd creating Marshall Holly Co Ltd. The combined entity will operate under that name with Wood Vallance Ltd Peg 30 and Winnipeg and Wood Vallance Honey Ltd Calgary losing their identities. The merger takes effect immediately.
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Marshall Wells
The
Wood Vallance Company
Wood Vallance Ltd
Marshall Wells (O., Ltd
Canada
Marshall ‘Holly Co., Ltd
Wood, Vallance Ltd
Peg 30
Winnipeg
Wood
Val- Honey Ltd
Calgary
Mar Pal Wells Co
Mattawa Fire Devastates Town Leaving Dozens Homeless
Reports from Mattawa Ontario indicate seven families homeless as four dwellings and five stores burned to the ground. Fire began early morning. North Bay crews were delayed by bad roads and communication lines hampered as residents fought the blaze. Loss may exceed 100000 dollars with additional structures damaged.
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North, Bay
Ont
Mattawa
North Bay
Prison mutiny in Rangoon jail leaves many dead
Nine prisoners and four guards die after a jail mutiny at Pyapon in Burma. Prisoners overpowered guards seizing weapons and towers before a pitched battle ended with mass casualties among both sides. The mutiny leader, a death-row inmate, was among the dead. Twenty-four wounded in the clash.
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Rangoon
India
Pyapun
Barmy
Iowa State College Steer Wins Grand Champion Title
Chicago reports Iowa State College steer Maht Jongga, a two year old owned by the college, earns grand champion at the International Livestock Exposition. Strong interest in other breed classes noted as the event continues with more prizes to be awarded.
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Chicago
Iowa State Colleg
Will Tal
Fairies
fAlberta Rapgh
Minneapolis Minister Found Dead in Vacant House
Knute B. Birkeland a 69 year old clergyman was found dead in a vacant Minneapolis home. Police suspect he was lured into a car while a woman named Mae Reynolds who rented an apartment on November 20 may be connected to the case. Post mortem ruled death from chloroform or ether with a bruise on his body.
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Minneapopolis
Knute B. Birkeland
Re Red Oteran
Githor
Uneuse Duples
Mae Reynolds
Birkeland
Bell
University of Minnesota
Kiwanis Club Elects Officers for Active First Year
Kiwanis Club held its annual meeting with reports from committees and a year in review by President Gershaw. The club noted active participation despite obstacles of its first year and regretted the removal of M I Bell due to ill health. Officers elected: President Jack King Vice President Charlie Smyth Treasurer Bill Elliott District Trustee Mac McClane Directors Gilbert Blackstock Jack Bell Lou Monkley Norman Davly Charlie Peasity Geo Preston Harold Scott.
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Kiwanis Club
Gershaw
M. I. Bell
Jack King
Charlie Smyth
Bill Elliott
Mac McClane
Gilbert Blackstock
Jack Bell
Lou Monkley
Norman Davly
Charlie Peasity
Geo. Preston
Harold Scott
Roth well project advances toward early completion
A rough transcription notes progress on the Roth well labeled No. L. Officials report the hole and hole reaming completed at a depth around 8.25 feet with a 2,595 unit measure. The team expects final checks and testing to begin soon.
Expedition Finds Skeleton in Sahara Mythic Burial
New York reports an urban Sahara expedition led by Count Byron Kw rok disinterred a burial in dune ruins. The skeleton rests on an elaborate couch amid grain, grapes, and dates for the journey to the afterlife. Bones show feminine skull and masculine bones, fueling speculation about Tim Hinan and Taurig myth origins.
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New York
Byron ‘Kwrok
anco-Aim- Sahara
Tim Hinan
Irish Boundary Talks Continue Amid Boundary Dispute
London December 2 The effort to settle the Irish boundary dispute proceeds with further discussions among representatives from the British government the Irish Free State and Ulster authorities as talks continue today.
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London
Aint
Irish Free State
Liberal Leader to Address Meetings Across South Alberta
Sgdmonton December 2 Liberal Leader to R Mitchell left for Calgary en route to several conventions in south Alberta next week. Liberal candidates for the provincial elections will be placed in the field. Warner December 9 Macleod December 5 Cardston December 7 Paber December 9 Vegreville December 10. Mitchell will attend all meetings.
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Sgdmonton
R. Mitchell
Calgary
Warner
Macleod
Cardston
Paber
Vegreville
Mitchell
Turkey's Attitude Discussed in Parliament Amid Tense Mosul Issue
London reports that despite celebrations over the Learne treaty the Mosul question keeps Turkey in debate. Informal discussions occurred in Parliament lobbies about possible war with Great Britain over Mosul. The article notes the late Lloyd Harris of Brantford left 517000 dollars, with 50000 placed in trust for his secretary John W Wisdup.
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London
Britain
Turkey
Mosul Hoqundary
Lloyd Harris
Brantford
John W. Wisdup
New York Crew Rescued After Fire on Derelict Algiers
The steamer Algiers, blown off course during a October hurricane, was set ablaze by its 23 crew members after days without coal or water. They were rescued by Ramsay after signaling with fires in a desperate bid to attract a passing steamer.
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New York
Dev
Alviers
Dot
Cardiff
Nureo Taldee
Lrd
Algiers
Gray
Ramsay
Lloyd George May Modify Land Policy to Heal Liberal Rift
At a private Liberal gathering in London, Lloyd George reportedly said he could retire if necessary and signaled possible modification of his land policy to unite the Liberal wings led by Oxford and Asquith.
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London
Lloyd George
Oxford
Asquith
Boy Burned by Electric Wires in Ottawa Tragedy
Eleven year old Austin Monaghan died from burns after contacting a 10 000 volt line on Lemieux Island during a play session with companions. He crawled home with severe facial arm and leg burns and torn clothes after the wires flashed and he was hurled to another line.
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Ottawa
Austin Monaghan
Lemieux Island
Monaghan
Classified ads sell fast in The News
Quickest little salesmen in the world advertise in The News to prove their prowess. The notice urges readers to place ads for rapid results.
Man Confesses Axe Slaying Over Slur Resentment
Gordon Pirte, 20, confessed to killing his friend George Nye, 19, with an axe after describing a distorted jealousy driven by resentment over a slur on a girl’s character. He claimed an irresistible impulse and a motive to get even with Nye, who was not his lover Margaret or Violet Schnidt.
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New York
Wee
Gordon Pirte
George
Nye
Shade
Pirle
Margaret
Violet Schnildt
Canada urged to fund Imperial Navy with 36 million yearly
Ottawa reports Viscount Jellicoe proposed Canada contribute 36 million dollars annually to Imperial Navy for several years. Parliament had allotted 1.4 million for Canadian navy upkeep this year and a similar amount for 1924 28. Canada’s 1910 naval record shows 54 million paid, with funds spent on destroyers minesweepers training establishments and dockyards at Esquimalt and Halifax. A 1500 strong Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve trains at headquarter locations. A Royal Indian Naval Reserve, with officers and men, also trains at Halifax and Bombay.
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Ottawa
Viscount Jellicoe
Cable
Canada
Catablissimant Feaml
Kfax
Esquimalt
Atlantis
Pacific
Royal Canadian Naval Polugteer Reserve
To Cogsty
Halifax
Baquimalt
French Government Confident Despite Grave Situation
Briand cabinet ministerial declaration to the Chamber of Deputies says the situation is grave but not irreparable. It asserts government has the confidence of the country and will receive collaboration from both Houses of Parliament.
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Paris
Chamber of Députies
Wheat prices ease as heavy selling hits futures
Winnipeg reports heavy gulling depressing prices across futures. December slips to 1.5238 while May and July quote around 1.52 to 1.58 with early gains erased by selling by the Tongs. Traders expect lower quotations amid ample wheat supply and tepid export activity.
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Winnipeg
Liverpool
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