Port Arthur and Lake Superior swept by wind and snow
Port Arthur reports brutal overnight winds and freezing temperatures with a six below zero reading. Ships on Lake Superior press toward the north shore as Midland Prince encounters fierce gales and several vessels seek shelter at Whitefish Point. Wireless updates indicate winds up to fifty miles per hour and few vessels active on the lakes.
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Lake Superior
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Bayton
Prisoner Admits Stealing Money in Hodgeville Case
Swift Current Sask Dec 5 The money mystery in the Hodgeville murder case is cleared. Henry Stahmann confessed to Inspector Stewart that he robbed Fred Barnsley after striking him down with a hammer from Barnsley’s own tool. He says the attack occurred in a pasture near the lat ter’s farm. He spends much time in provincial cells reading sensational magazines and wishes to ease his mind by ending the money questions.
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City Council Schedules Court of Revision for Next Year
The city council will sit as a court of revision on the date set at last evening's meeting. The session will review assessments and public works plans for the upcoming year.
Nomination slate for G W V A annual election
The G W V A outlines its officer slate with Greenfield acclaimed as president and J W Wright J Bunker and Sd Jameson as presidents or vice presidents. Major Jim Bruce retires after five years as president. a January presentation is planned.
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J. W. Wright
J. Bunker
Sd. Jameson
E. F. Nicholson
J. M. Burden
W. J. Miller
A. Tosie
J. Rattray
J. Clarke
J. K. McKenzie
J. HU. Dane Nan
Jas. Hogg
E. Kealto
Martyn Oliver & Co
Jim” Bruce
Association
Ottawa labor minister to probe Edmonton field arrests
Minister James Mur dock said he received a telegram from officials of District 18 United Mine Workers protesting arrests of union officials and members in the Edmonton field. He proposed a formal investigation and offered no further details at this time.
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Ottawa
Dee O
James Murdock
District 18
United Aline Workers
Edmonton
Aatter
Simon Amendment Rejected by House in Debate
London December 5 The House of Commons rejected by 269 to 207 the amendment offered by Sir John Simon to the address in reply to the throne speech. Simon attacked the act as protectionist, urging repeal of the safeguarding of the Industries Act.
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Eondon
House of Commons
John Simon
John
Medicine Hat Unemployment Action Praised by Ministers
Federal and provincial ministers commend Medicine Hat city council for addressing unemployment. A council resolution pledged community outreach to disseminate job information during winter. The article notes support from James Murdock and Alex Ross, plus council actions on firehall rental and other items.
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Andeine Ha
James Murdock
Pedeil
Medigie
Tims
Alex. Ross
Medicine Hat
Alberta tops winter barley at international show
At the International Livestock Hay and Grain Show, Alberta won honors for two rowed barley with winter barley winner N Tallenger of Claresholm showing a 53.5 pound per bushel sample deemed the most perfect in the display. Seager Wheeler of Rosthern had won Saskatchewan’s prize in 1919.
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Chicago
Alberta
N. Tallenger
Claresholm
Seager Wheeler
Rosthern
Saskatchewan
Canadian council backs workable wheat board plan
Winnipeg reports the Canadian Council of Agriculture backed a workable wheat board after hours of debate. It urges provincial and federal cooperation and asks Manitoba to pass similar legislation to Alberta and Saskatchewan for the board to operate successfully.
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Saskatchewan Co-operative Elevator Company
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Prairie Provinces
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
City Council Notes Dynamoite Incident At Nuisance Grounds
Alderman Simpson reported at the evening city council meeting that a case of dynamite made of six sticks was believed moved here recently from a hardware store by mistake.
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I Eventing
Grows Third Set of Teeth at Age Ninety Eight
London reports Harry Gardner, aged 98, developing a third set of teeth and new eyesight. Biologists debate longevity research as Gardner, once needing soft foods and glasses, now reads fine type and eats steak. Medical experimenter Currell suggests tissue growth could extend to eyes and glands with age. Gardner's only remaining defect is poor hearing.
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London
Harry Gardner
Currell
Gardner
Cattle embargo bill viewed favorably for second reading
The agricultural committee of the House of Commons agreed that the cattle embargo bill reflects an agreement between Canadian farmers and the government and no opposition should be offered to its second reading. Some amendments may be proposed at the committee stage, likely postponed until next Monday.
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London
Agricultural Committee
House of Commons
Chinese Bandits Seize Tsin Tao Amid War Turmoil
Reports say Chinese bandits have taken control of Tsin Tao in Shantung near Niaochow port. After twenty four years under foreign rule the city faces flight of its population as Japan and Germany previously held sway. The seizure caps a stormy career in war and diplomacy ending with a return to China.
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Tsin
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Japan
Allied premiers meet in London weekend
London December 4 The allied premiers plan a weekend meeting in London to prepare for the Brussels conference opening December 15. With the new French and Italian leaders on hand the gathering may become the most significant since Versailles.
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London
Brussels
Versailles
Poet and Playwright Josephine Marks Dies in Cambridge
Mrs. Josephine Preston Peabody Marks, noted poet and playwright, died at her Cambridge home today. The author of several children’s verse works was 78 and had connections with Cambridge literary circles. The death was reported from her residence in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Cambridge
Mass
Josephine Preston Peabody Marks
Joint City Council and Children's Add Society Meeting
A joint session of the City Council and Children’s Add Society is scheduled in the city hall council chamber tomorrow. The agenda includes applications for appointing a presiding officer and other significant business.
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Children’s Add Society
City Hall Council
Fb Pan
Near East Conference Faces Doubtful Prospects Amid Tense Talks
Delegates at Lausanne show pessimism as Near East issues loom large. Turkey signals hard demands over the Dardanelles and Mosul oil, while Ismet Pasha seeks allied views on straits control. Sub-commissions press on, but major questions remain unsettled as hopes for peace waver.
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Ismet
Russia
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Vancouver speaker on unemployment addresses audience
Lestar of Vancouver, recently returned from England, will speak tonight at the cfts hall under the Forum Committee of Whitla. He will discuss conditions in the old land and the international situation. Mer Lerter also speaks on study at a Form meeting.
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Vancouver
Wig
Cfts
England
Hoope
Forum Committee
Whitla
Mer Lerter
Airplane Drives Irregulars From Ambush Near Crimo Inague
Cork reports the first use of an airplane against Irregulars near Crimo Inague. The aircraft bombed and machine gunned entrenched fighters as reinforcements arrived from National troops. Most irregulars were killed or wounded. one National was killed.
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Crimo- Inague
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