Dark horse enters alderman race in city hall nominations
A new candidate JL M.e joins six nominees for four aldermanic seats as elections loom next Monday while trustees and hospital board members are elected by acclamation. Voters will also decide a by law to authorize about $100000 for a new generating unit for the power house.
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JL M.e
Power House
I. Currie
R. C. Bleck
B. Hewitt
C. Becker
Wy 'Wuffin
J. Robinson
E. Murphy
R. B. Davidson
Earthquake Death Toll Rises in Chile After Tremor
Santiago reports 230 dead and over 40 injured after a major quake that devastated a 150 mile area south of the capital. Martial law in Talca. only ten percent of homes habitable as rescue work continues.
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Santiago
Chile
Banez
Talca
Sea Athena
Move Abortive Habeas Corpus in Local Case
Vancouver December 2 Discharge from custody refused in Supreme Court by Justice Gregory in the case of John Nettleton longshoreman arrested on a holdup charge. Nettleton sought release by writ of habeas corpus claiming presence in Medicine Hat on October 12. The judge held no jurisdiction to grant the order. Police said investigations show it unlikely he was in Medicine Hat on that date.
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Vancouver
Supreme Court
Gregory
John Nettleton
J.M. Tmylor
Medicine Hat
Medicine, Hat
Nettleton
Portrait of James D McGregor Unveiled in Chicago Club
James D McGregor of Brandon Manitoba a breeder of Aberdeen Angus cattle received a portrait in oils hung at the Saddle and Sirloin Club Chicago as an honor for stockmen whose breeding feats earn respect across North America. Thorleifur Bjarnsson aged 16 drowned after ice broke at Lake Winnipeg while skating. Gunnar Helgason aged over 70 tried to rescue him but failed.
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Winnipeg
Man
Chicago
Manitoba: Free Press
James
D. McGregor
Brandon
Manitoba
Sirloin Club
North America
Lake
Winnnipergq
Browning Riverton
Thorleifur Bjarnsson
Lake Winnipeg
Gunnar Helgason
The Why of Education Explored by Educationists
Educationists argue budgets buildings and equipment grow yearly while goals test our faith in education. Three headings rise: education must boost economic efficiency, train for productive skill, and raise formal instruction to meet rising productivity and living standards.
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Thév
Cold snap grips western provinces with deepening frost
A broad cold spell moves from the Yukon into British Columbia and Southern Oregon. Victoria sees no severe winter yet though Padena records 26 below zero and Prince Rupert reports 26 below. Kamloops interior faces the coldest weather with 12 below and forecasts show further drop.
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Victorias
Yukon
British’ Columbia
Oregon
Victoria
Weather ‘Bureau
Padena
Prince Rupert
Kamloops
Barnacul Receives Promotion to Manitoba Bridge and Iron Works
William Barnacul, longtime manager of the Canadian Warm Iron Works Winnipeg plant, is promoted to assistant works manager of the Manitoba Bridge and Iron Works Company. He will depart December 15 for Winnipeg after seven months in the local plant.
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William ‘Barndell
Tmplement Co
Manitoba Bridge and Iror
Winnipeg
Barnacut
Blairmore
Nurmi Signs Pro Contract Deposited in Finnish Pact
The Helsinki sports paper reports Paavo Nurmi has signed a professional contract with Ste. Rickard. It states a signing bonus of $10,000 has been deposited to Nurmi’s account in Finland, confirming his move to professional status.
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New York
Paavo Nurmi
Rurmner
Two steamers in distress in Atlantic call for aid
Halifax Nova Scotia reports two steamers the Kiruna and the Guddavore in distress needing assistance. The Guddavore reports position 46 25 N 55 30 W drifting toward Allan Islands with damaged steering. The Kiruna at 50 50 N 54 50 W, with British ship Minnedosa speeding to assist, lies about 150 miles from the Kiruna.
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Halifax
N.S
Kiruna
Cgydavore
H. Harvey
Cape Race
Gydavore
ARSG
Allan Islands
Minnedosa
Eeruna
Rotterdam
Botwood
Newfoundland
Gudavnre
Montreal
London
Liverpool
Allan Island
New Foundland
Burin
White Bay
Chief Maquilla Sank After Crew Was Rescued
The British cargo steamer Chief Maquilla sank at 11 22 yesterday morning after being towed by the Japanese Yogen Maru following a gale off the British Columbia coast. The eight British officers and 32 Chinese sailors were taken off and transferred to the Yogen Maru. the ship, 9800 tons, valued at 500000, carried cargo worth about 600000. The vessel was en route to Shanghai when distress signals were received early Thursday.
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Vancouver
Pacific
A. Melville ‘Dollar
Canadian- American Shipping Company
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Wiidonan
Shanghai
E. K. Scott
Death sentence upheld for Jose De Leon Toral
The Superior Court upheld the death sentence for Jose De Leon Toral, assassin of President elect Obregon, and also confirmed a 20 year imprisonment term for Mother Concepcion who inspired the crime.
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Mexico
City
Dee
Jose de Leon
Toral
Obregon
Concepcion
Cypress Club Sends Off Longtime Willow Creek Banker
An ample Cypress Club gathering Saturday honored James A. English and J. S. Jones as English plans a winter move south. Speakers praised English’s 28 years with his Willow Creek outfit and his future near the city, noting his banking service, Rotary leadership, hospital work, and Bay Scout center support.
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James A. English
J. S
Iis
Sapelen
King George's condition improves slightly as doctors issue update
London reports a softer mood among the public after the morning bulletin said King George's condition is slightly improved with a three hour sleep and near normal temperature though heart concerns persist. Doctors Hewett and Dawson keep watch as Buckingham Palace notes ongoing anxiety and a cancelled Royal visit plan.
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London
George
Sir Stanley Hewett
Lord Dawson
Buckingham Palace
Sam Heé
Stanley
Hewett
Jora Dawson
Hanne Hing George
Buckingham
Lord’ Dawson
Staanley
Hill
Rhodesia
Duke of Gloucester
King George
Rangweulu
Kapalia
Belgian Congo
Sakania
Victoria Falls
King's
Lord Davson
Penn
Mary
Motorist Aids Runaway Pair In Red Deer Alberta
A man and his daughter from a nearby Alberta farm set out to walk home to Ganagouque Ontario after relatives could not shelter them. Mrs Lillian McIntyre found them on a roadside near Red Deer and took them to police headquarters for food and shelter for the night. The pair, aged 18 and unnamed, were exhausted but unharmed as authorities arranged care.
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Red Deer
Alberta
Lillian McIntyre
Lori
Charles
Pen Hess
Foots Gore
U S Movement Proposes Higher Duties on Agricultural Goods
Washington December 3 The House acts on a bill by Representative Williamson Republican South Dakota to raise import duties on various grains as the first move to increase protection for agricultural products.
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Washington
Williamson
Dakota
Assault on Rev S Robertson Orr's Wife in Vancouver Study
Vancouver report says Mrs Robertson Orr was struck in her study at about 4 a.m. after Rev S Robertson Orr believes an unknown assailant followed him from a downtown hotel. She was unconscious for 30 minutes, glasses broken, and authorities are observing as a second attempt is feared.
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Prince OF Wales
Prince Henry
Africa
H.M.S. Enterprise
George
France
Vancouver
B. C
Robertson Orr
Robertson ‘Orr
Orr
Valuahls
Shim
Gould
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Prof
A. E. Ottewell
W.barnacul
Can, Farm. Implement Co
Winnipeg Company
Atlantic
Nova Scotian
Maquilla
SPS RC
Engligh
Theous
General Hospital
Direstor
Rotary Club
Deubling Bay Scout Center
Ae Bas
U.S. Movement
Rev. S. Robertson
Orr’s
Setae
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