Final Meeting of Civic Election Campaign at City Hall
The last municipal campaign gathering drew the week’s largest attendance, with all candidates present except Mr Rae due to illness. Key topics included road work, lighting, water, and plans for a city manager, airport, and traffic bylaws.
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Rae
Messrs. Watson
Kent
John Benson Ru
Bullivant
R. C. Baek
Bullicant
King
Howver
C. M R. Granch
Etter Reults
Han
Havre
Montana
Medicine
Chicago in Bad Way to Finance City and Country
Chicago bankers and officials met in secret to tackle worsening city and Cook County finances. They forecast 1928 tax bills likely not ready until August and banks unwilling to lend more on tax anticipation warrants until existing borrowings are repaid. Early morning papers published detailed accounts of the session.
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Chicago
Cook County
Boe Egya
Wheat inspections report from Winnipeg
Winnipeg reports inspections of wheat amounting to 300 cars for last year and 1 600 on contract wheat totalling 230 cars.
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Winnipeg
Aga Khan Marries Young French Business Woman
In Aix les Bains on December 7 Mre Andres Josephine Carron a young French businesswoman married Aga Khan the wealthy Indian sportsman. A simple civil ceremony was followed by a Moslem rite performed by Imam Del Hazsen. The couple planned a honeymoon likely in India then travel to Italy and the French Riviera before settling at a lakefront chateau near Chambery.
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Aix Les Bains
Mre Andres Josephine Carron
Aga Khan
India
Iman del Hazsen
Mohammedan
Paris
Aga Ixhan
Youthful Slayers Confess Crimes to Police of Chicago
Five teenage youths in the Calumet district confessed to multiple crimes over eight months. Names include Walter Zawincki Frank Jing Joseph Jacobs Alfred Schoue all 17 and Tony Laconi 15. They admitted killing Mrs Mary Flazyl a West Chicago candy shop owner two weeks ago and the May 1927 fatal shooting of Wm Hendren a steel worker.
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Chicago
Polish Cabinet Resigns Under Premier Switalsky
Warsaw reports the Polish government led by Premier Switalsky submitted its resignation today. The move comes amid political upheaval and leaves the future of the cabinet in question as Polish authorities assess next steps.
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Warsaw
Switalsky
Advance Poll Open Tonight for Municipal Election Votes
Citizens unable to be in the city on Monday may vote early as the advance poll stays open until 10 30 p m This notice urges all eligible residents to exercise their franchise and vote in the municipal election on Monday the 9th.
Premier Brownlee Heads East to Discuss Natural Resources Return
Premier J E Brownlee leaves Edmonton with ministers Hoadley and Lymburn for Ottawa to meet Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Dominion cabinet. They aim to secure return of Alberta's natural resources with a higher cash subsidy and water power rights terms, signaling a pivotal provincial effort.
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Edmonton
J. E. Brownlee
Geo. Hoadley
J. F. Lymburn
Ottawa
W. L. Mackenzie “King
Dominion Cabinet
Mr. Lymburn
Natural Resources
Department of Justice
Ontario
Dominion
Alberta
Billy McLean Dies at 75 Former Toronto World Proprietor
William Finlay McLean former proprietor of the Toronto World and Dean of the House of Commons died today at age 75 in Toronto. He had long been a leading figure in provincial and national politics and journalism.
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Billy McLean
Toronto
William Finlay McLean
The
Toronto World
House of Commons
General inspection praises Boys Band and Third St Armory
General Ormand and Colonel Connolly of Calgary conducted their annual inspection of the Boys Band and examined the Third Street armory last night. After visiting Redcliff, Medicine Hat, and a motor trip, the general praised the boys for their efficient work and progress, noting the quality of the band members and offering advice. Connolly departed for Calgary on No. 1 train.
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General Ormand
Colonel Connolly
Calgary
St. Armhory
Redcliff
Medicine Hat
Directors Meet of Greenhouses and Potteries in Calgary
Extensions to hothouses considered as Medalla Potteries and Greenhouses plan new lines of production. Calgary board members discussed next season expansions. Walter Armstrong showcased decorated vases and ash trays. Boys Band concert on December 15 at Fifth Avenue Church features tenor Frederick Blackburn.
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Yenterstay
Medicine H-t Greenhouses Ltd
Medalla Potteries Ltd
Messrs. GC
A. Hayden
R. C. Carlisle
C.G. Arnott
Calgary
Ney
Medalla -Potteries
Walter Armstrong
Genral
Fifth Avenue Chuch
Frederick Blackburn
Canada
Alpine Party's Arctic Flight Struggles and Narrow Escape
The MacAlpine expedition to the Arctic faced a string of misfortunes with six aeroplanes abandoned along the route from Winnipeg to an Arctic island. Only one break kept the party safe as planes broke free, weather battered them, and fuel was burned in detours, ending with a perilous landing near the Coogarik River.
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MacAlpine
Arctic Circle
Civilization
Winnipeg
Arctic Ocean
Col. C. D. H. ‘MacAlpine
Dominion Explorers
Arctic Sea
Churchill
Hudson Bay
Tommy
Canada
Beveryoke
Baker Lake
Coogarik
Cold Wave From Sask to Northwest States
A Canadian cold front drives a severe cold snap into the northwest with snow and high winds. Port Alberta hit 32 below, while Port Smith reported 26 below and Devil's Lake North Dakota fell to two below. Rain was forecast in some areas as a precursor to snow.
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Chicago
Canada
Northwest
Port Smith Porth Sress Drive
Alberta
Devil's Lake
N. D
Shanghai Declares Martial Law in Chinese Sectors
The Chinese Commissioner of Defence declared martial law tonight in the Chinese portions of Shanghai, signaling a crisis response and heightened military authority in the area.
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Shanghai
Storms claim twenty six at sea off Great Britain
A massive Atlantic storm batters the British Isles and coast of Europe. At least 26 people are confirmed dead with many ships in distress including the Frances Duncan and the Radyr. Vessels from Britain Norway Dutch Hungarian Spanish French and Italian fleets are reported involved as rescue efforts struggle against towering seas. The Italian treasure ship Leonardo Da Vinci is believed to be seeking Maglard with valued paintings aboard. A hurricane sweeping from the Atlantic continues to devastate shorelines as reports filter in from Biscay to the English Channel.
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Frances Duncan
Lanis End
Radyr
Culvercliff Wireless Stration
Hartland Point
Bridgeport
Coast Guards
S.O.S
Bay of Biscay
Leonardo da Vinci
Italy
Maglard
London
Atlantic
British Isles
Sicily
Jos
Eingland
Alberta Legislature Called to Meet January 30
Edmonton reports the fourth session of Alberta’s sixth legislature will open January 30 at the legislative buildings. Premier J E Brownlee announced the date citing prior plans and a Ottawa natural resources conference. Expect potential Mines Act changes and a reintroduction of the School Act with decision timing unsettled.
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Edmonton
Province of
Alberta
J. E. Brownlee
Ottawa
W. L. Mackenzie Sking
Prominent Ottawa Real Estate Man Dies Of Pneumonia
James J. Leddy, president of Eddy McFarlane Limited in Ottawa, died from pneumonia at 48 after a recent operation. He was a leading figure in real estate and headed the joint stock company bearing his name, cited for major transactions in the region.
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Ottawa
James J. Leddy
Eddy McFarlane Limited
Trapped Miners Signalling From Casville Coal Mine
Three miners entombed by a coal fall at the Brock mine in Casville, near Morgantown, are signaling rescuers. Officials say operators believe the rescuers are 30 to 35 feet away as efforts continue.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Brock
Continental Coal Company
Casville
Here
Cocal Company
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R. H. Kent
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Chambery
Aix
Blackburn
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Lymbuan
3Rd ST. Armory
Boys’ Organization
Alpine Party
Red River
Neaerst
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Sask
N. West States
Fort Smith
Great Britain
Alta
Third St
Ballivant
Third Street
Assiniboia Hotel
H. W. D. Cox
Operatic Society
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