Thorough probe into government prints charges in Alberta inquiry
Edmonton dec 8 The royal commission heard dramatic testimony linking Rushton Purdy a former Edmonton banker to a 5820 government printing payment and a check drawn by Matt Esdale. George P Smith former Alberta minister faced questions over printing contracts with Esdale Press Camrose Job Press and Merchants Bank records tied to government contracts were examined as witnesses described profits and partnerships from 1916 to 1921 with Smith and Johnston.
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Edmonton
Smith
Rushton Purdy
Geo. P. Smith
Stewart
Alberta
Matt Esdale
Purdy
Royal Commission
Justice Walsh
A. P. Ewing
K.C
Mattadale
Walsh
McKinley Cameron
Calgary
Cameron
Canada
Crown
Decc
George P.smith
Esdale Press
J. W.jeffrey
King
Matthew Hsdale
C. Flavin
King’s
L. G. Scott
Frank Pike
Merchants Bank
R. D. Purdy
Erchgate. Bank
Bedale
G. P. Smiths
Géo. P. Smith
A. L., Smith
Johnston
Hoyle
Edson Election Recount Request in Athabasca Ride
D F Kellner former Progressive candidate seeks production of election documents to support a recount in 27 Athabasca polls. Judge Walsh granted the order. Ottawa telegrams confirm steps to transmit materials to Edson within two days as irregularities alleged in polls including 153 where 94 votes were reread.
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Edmonton
U Ca
Justice Walsh
M. Blegar
M. Higgar
K.C
Athabasca
Walsh
Héllenton
Dac
D. F
Kellner
Progressive
Jon Order
Justin Walsh
C. W. Cross
Cross
Marthe Moreuil Tied to British Espionage Probe
Allegations center on Marthe Moreuil a 26 year old Parisian model and parachutist linked to espionage. Reports claim James Leather Bishery Williams and Ernest Oliver Philips facilitated her, with Leather and Philips described as English army veterans now in intelligence service.
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Para
Panty Desert
Great Britain
Sia
Ing
Meny
James Leather
Bishery Williams
Ernest Oliver Philips
Mlle Moreau
Leather
Philips
Leutenant
China clay deposits near Kawlins City Ontario described
The map outlines William Douglas and M. Mc Garthy’s china clay deposits at Kawlins City near the Mattagami River, Ontario. The T and N O railway ends at mile 68 north of Cochrane with a proposed extension to Kaolin City. Premier Ferguson has promised to build and complete the line before next summer. The property is valued at 7,500,000 dollars.
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William Douglas
M. McGarthy
China
Kawlins City
Mattagami River
T. and
N.O
Cochrane
Kaolin City
N. O
Dotglag
Would-Be Suicide Rescued Then Flees After Hospital Escape
In Berlin last night a man trying to hang himself was cut down by chauffeurs at a garage. He regained consciousness and escaped from an ambulance, leaping from the vehicle and fleeing home before aid could be given.
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Berlin
Bec
Tax Cut Plan Aims to Ease Next Year Payers Burden
A House proposal seeks broad tax relief for 1918 98 535 000,000 in income taxes due next year. The measure would slash taxes for virtually every federal payer and grant new authority to implement the relief.
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D.C. Hee
Aan Hilt
Coneh
De Valera Leads Irish Deputies Against Boundary Deal
In Dublin on December 8 fifty Republican deputies met and adopted a resolution opposing the Irish boundary agreement. The committee includes de Valera Tom Johnson and Austin Stack to devise the best means of defeating the proposals.
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Bublin
Lackading
Banana de Valera
de Valera
Tom Johnson
Austin Stack
Ankara Objects To League Plea On Mosul Verdict
Turkey opposed a council vote accepting the permanent court of international justice opinion on the Mosul dispute with Great Britain. Britain likewise did not concur. The council will decide the issue based on the court’s recommendation.
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Geneva
League ‘of
Togay
Permanent
Court of International Justice
Mosul
Great Britain
Turkey
Public Health bylaw tightens garbage rules for hog feed
Council discussed a beefed bylaw restricting who may remove kitchen refuse and require a veterinary license to feed garbage to hogs, aiming to prevent hog cholera. The session also referred ad decisions on a large advertisement and a poultry show concession.
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Dominion of Canada
Bannan
Fiazetto
Thee Finance
Ald
Simpson
Huskople
Alberta
King
Wxd
Morrison
Say’t'Carr
Bride of Two Days Jumps to Death in Fairmount Park
Mrs. John Jackson, 24, married two days, leapt from the high bridge in upper Fairmount Park. Passersby and workmen witnessed the fall. Her handbag contained letters identifying her. Her husband offered no reason for the act.
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Philadelphia
John Jackson
Fairmont Park
Moscow figures call to end Red Army and war industry
Alexis Sty koff, president of the Council of Commissars, told a Moscow district Communist conference that Russia would abolish the Red Army and scrap ammunition factories if bourgeois countries did likewise. He attacked the League of Nations as a tool of war and warned Western powers against political capitulations.
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Moscow
Dée
Alexis Stykoff
Council of Commissar's
Russia
Red Army
Lewise
League ‘of ‘Nations
Attempted assassination attempt near Canton reported at sea
A cabin boy on the vessel carrying General Hong Chow Ling attempted to assassinate him as the ship neared Woosung. He died by self-inflicted wound while on a mission against the anti Red faction. General Hong was taken to the ship's doctor with abdominal and nose wounds.
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Shanghai
China
Dec. S.A
Canetoneve
Inser
Pierce
Hong Chow Ling
Canton
Hong Kong
Woosung
Cabin Boy
Hong
Grain inspections show higher wheat and coarse grain totals
Winnipeg grain inspections on December 8 report 1696 cars inspected, including 987 of contract grades for wheat. Coarse grains totaled 474 cars, up from 307 a year ago, while last year’s wheat inspections were 1227 cars.
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Winnipeg
Morin wins Bagot seat as Liberals gain House strength
Ottawa reports Liberal G D Morin's victory in Bagot brings Liberals to 101 seats against Conservatives 117. Remaining seats split 24 Progressive, two Labor and one independent. Results could shift with recounts, but current tally shows Liberal majority declines from past elections.
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Ottawa
G.D. Morin
Bagot
Te B. Marelle
Marelle
Kira
Actonyale
Gila
Jobe
D.G. Morin
St.'Ple
St. “Ple
Morin
Aldne
Antize. Fluteux
Actonvate
Upton
Cristine’s Trom
St. Andre
Wheat declines and selling pressure in Winnipeg market
In Winnipeg trading on December day extensive selling by longs and weak buying power pushed prices lower. December offering dropped with wheat closing around 81.61 and futures down as much as several cents as heavy long liquidations and export demand remained weak. Coarse grasps joined the slide as the market showed signs of overbought conditions.
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Winnipeg
Moose Jaw Man Cox Returned From Vancouver In Post Office Robbery Case
Frank Cox known as Jerry Cox has been brought back to Moose Jaw from Vancouver by Sergeant Baxter of the Canadian Mounted, under charges of complicity in the December 1924 post office robbery that yielded 38600. Cox claims to implicate three other former postal employees and a Brunswick Hotel porter. Police anticipate further arrests as the investigation widens, with Cox providing details of prior thefts and an abortive mail robbery attempt. He resided in Moose Jaw mid 1923 to Aug 1924 and held military ties with the 77th Battery.
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Moose Jaw
Dee
Frank Cox
Jerry Cox
Vancouver
Frank P. Baxter
Canadian Mounted
D. Mackworth
Postal Service
Fairford Street
Cox
Royal Olice
A. F. Townshend
Ant. W
Mégde
Jaober
Janes Ch Sdnes
Alfred
Syd) Collins
Railway
Ellard M. Padgett
Pat Sheehan
Brunswick
Sheehan
P. Guy
Lemon
Col
Tligue
Times- Herald
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Winnipeg
Watkins Products Ia
Prudential Insurance Company
McIntyre
Jay Bellamy
River St. E
Loy Sifton
British Columbia
the Royal
Page Hight
Local Youth Organization Sets Start Meeting
A group plans to begin work with boys in the city. Leaders and supporters will attend a meeting to discuss projects and funding to get the organization off to a strong start.
Stolen Vehicles Reported After Farm House Break In
In Welland Ontario on December 8 a theft occurred at a rural farm in Stone Township. Two automobiles were seen moving away during the absence of guards, valued at about ten thousand and ninety dollars. Police inquiries ongoing.
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Welland
Ae Dei
Bahar Finn Ratory
League of Nations invites US Russia and Germany on disarmament work
The Geneva based League of Nations council today decided to invite the United States, Russia and Germany to participate in preparing for the international disarmament conference. The move aims to advance global arms reduction efforts through inclusive talks.
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Geneva
Switerslan
League of Nations
Counsil
United States
Russia
Germany
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St. Theodore
St. Hughes
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