British Parliament Faces Christmas Recess and Debt Talks
Prime Minister Baldwin told the House of Commons the Cabinet subcommittee found Zinoviest propaganda authentic. The King’s Speech outlines domestic and foreign plans as parliament heads into a long Christmas recess, with debates on inter allied debts, Egypt policy, and Singapore base.
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London
Baldwin
House of Commons
Mrs Majesty
Stanley Baldwin
Kim
Faished Rauway MacDonald
Lloyd George
Parliament
Westminster
Winston Spencer Churchill
Britain
United States
France
Prince of Wales
Argentina
Egypt
Great
Thussia
Singapore
Austin Chamberlain
Rome
Lioyd George
Ramsay MacDonald
Sudan
Labor Party
Russia
Labor
Great Britain
America
Victoria Man Drowns After Car Goes Over Pier
Robert McCoubrey, owner of the Modern Shoe Store, drowned when his car plunged from Pier 3B Ogden Point in darkness and heavy rain. Passenger Helen Lockhart escaped as the vehicle settled in icy waters. the Restorer cable ship crew rescued her. McCoubrey's body had not yet been recovered.
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Rictoria
Dee
Robert McCoubrey
Ogden Poiit
Helen Lockhart
Vancouver
Yo McCoubrey
British Columbia Adopts Drastic New Motor Vehicles Act
The British Columbia legislature passes a revised Motor Vehicles Act aiming to improve street safety. It removes speed limit references and requires drivers to avoid public danger. Each driver must hold a license, and three convictions under the act will suspend or cancel the license.
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British Columbia
Prolonged illness ends after 17 months sleepless spell
In Tround Wisconsin a woman identified as Mrs Mii Spankevita Spankevitz endures 17 months of unconsciousness following a birth. Doctors cite insanity from family disturbances and pregnancy as causes. She recovered at home after being treated with feeding tubes and temporary asylum stay.
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Tround
Wis
Mii Spankevita
Noam
Raymond
Spankeyilg
Spankevitz
Alvin
Donald
Christmas Parcels for the United States
The article explains that parcels mailed from Canada to the United States go to a border customs office for inspection rather than directly to the destination. Due to high holiday volumes, post offices urge senders to mail Christmas parcels well in advance to avoid delays.
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United States
Extradition Fight Looms Over James C Arthur Case
Pars December 10. Lawyers expect the extradition of James Charles Agthe to be refused under the statute of limitations. They cited the Anglo French treaty and French law that outlaw complicity in swindling after three years, noting the 1919 blackmailing incident in London.
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Pars
James Charles
England
Hari Singh
Arthur
London
Chinook Farmer Dies from Arsenic Poisoning
A Chinook district farmer, Andrew Simon, died after suffering in hospital on December 3. The coroner's jury on December 10 returned a death by arsenic poisoning with unknown source. Analysis of the stomach suggested possible arsenic in a brew or wood alcohol.
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Alta
Andrew Simon
Lethbridge Elects Women to Public School Board
In Lethbridge two women, Mrs. Charles McClenaghan and Miss Susie Bawden, won seats on the public school board. Also elected were K. D. Johnson and Robert Barrowman to the city council for three and one year terms. A firemen plebiscite granting one day off in seven passed narrowly by a margin of 65.
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Lethbridge
Charles McClenaghan
Susie Bawden
K. D. Johnson
Robert Barrowman
Trotsky Advised to Seek Water Cure for Ill Health
Moscow reports War Minister Trotsky has suffered four weeks with fever and influenza. Doctors say he must depart for a water-cure at a milder climate resort to improve his health.
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Trotsky
Moscow
Jellicoe Retires as Admiral Lord Ends Long Service
London reports the Admiralty confirms the retirement of Admiral Lord Jellicoe effective December 5 last. The news notes his sixty first birthday and marks the end of a long naval career.
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London
Admiralty
Lord Jellicoe
Grain Fleet Racing to Dock and Clear Before Midnight
Port Arthur reports twelve grain carrying vessels race to clear at the head of the lakes before insurance rates expire at midnight Friday. Heavy snowfall and freezing weather slow progress on upper Lake Superior while Kamloops arrives with a large cargo covered in ice. crews labor to access holds as ice weighs on hatch covers and upper decks.
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Port Arthur
Arine
Lake Superior
Kamloops
Canada
Himes
Canadian Pacific Railway's 30 Million Dollar Note Certificates Sold
Montreal reports a strong Canadian syndicate purchased 30 million dollars of Canadian Pacific Railway 20 year 4 1 20 sinking fund secured note certificates. The issue offers full registration, a $66 million collateral pool, and a sinking fund, with the company’s vast rail, steamship, express, and land interests backing the debentures.
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Canadian ‘Pacific Railway
Montreal
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dominion
United States
Stock Exchange
Victory
Dominioa
Lanigan Praises Railroads at New England Banquet
W L Lanigan of the Canadian Pacific Railway led a defense of North American railroads at the Canadian Night banquet of the New England Railroads Association in Boston. He urged fair returns and warned against muckraking while praising wartime service and national development supported by rail lines.
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Boston
North America
W. LB. Lanigan
Canadian Pacific Railway
Grant Hall
Ho Wanilyn
Oc. T. Temple
New England Railroads Association
Copley-Phiza Hotel
Lanigan
Theodore Roosevelt
Dlanigan
United States
Canada
Canadian Pacific
Whitek Racker
Mr. Lanigan
Maple Leaf Milling Co Warehouse Entered and Robbed
A broken window in the Maple Leaf Milling Co warehouse woke the night. Three or four bags of flour were reportedly stolen after intruders gained access from outside through the shattered pane. Police investigation underway.
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Maple Leaf Milling Co
Tine Maple Leaf Milling Co
Millerand Reasserts Need for Close Entente to Preserve Peace
French President Millerand told a Brussels lecture that a close entente among Britain Belgium and France remains essential to keep Europe at peace. He argued Germany continues to show impenitence and threatens stability.
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Brussels
Formier
Millerand
France
St. Britain
Belgium
Europe
Germany
Grain movement in Western Canada November 1924 review
BE Ursell reports November 1924 grain flow shows higher than usual end month proportions for the crop to market. Wheat barley and flax inspections rise. barley movement notably heavy with 15 022 cars, storage and elevator capacity expanded to handle future tonnage. Shipments to Vancouver decline as Europe rates bite, while the Orient trade remains modest.
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Port Willem
BE. A. Ursell
Board of Grain Commissioners
Rae
Prairie Provinces
Vancouver
Europe
Atlantic Seaboard
Windshield Failure Fatality in Ottawa Collision
Catherine Baxter aged 21 of North Gower died after her car collided with another in Ottawa. A windshield fragment caused a five inch throat wound before treatment could arrive. Her brother Thomas Baxter faced a charge of manslaughter.
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Ottawa
Catherine Baxter
North Gower
Thos
Maniac Slays Two With Axe in Montana Barber Shop
Police probe a brutal double murder at a barber shop and beauty parlor on Minnesota Avenue in Lillings. Mr and Mrs Anderson were found slain with an axe. Mrs Anderson alive in a rear ash bin. Cash untouched, suggesting robbery not motive. Investigators seek a murderous assailant believed to be on a citywide charge.
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Lillings
Mont
Nets M. Anderson
Minnesota Avenue
Anderson
Menias
Premier Herriot Stricken By Grippe With Leg Swelling
Parl dispatch reports Prime Minister Herriot confined to his room with a severe grippe attack and a swelling in one leg. Doctors issue bulletin noting the illness, while classified ads refer readers to advertising in The News.
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Parl
Premiser Herriot
Grippr
Railwaymen Seek Change From Cabinet Over ByLaw
Two railway brotherhoods appeared before the Ottawa cabinet and asked rescission of a CP Rail bylaw making outer main track switches station limits. Counsel argued it shifts safety duties to engineers, while CP Rail said the rule works well. Minister Graham promised consideration.
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Ottawa
Canadian Pacific Railways
C.P R
Railway Commission
G. P. Graham
Blair Will Quit Political Field
W J Blair leader of the Alberta Conservative party announces from Woodstock Ontario that he will resign the leadership immediately. Health has been poor and officials seek a successor as Bennettt returns from the west to discuss next steps with party leaders.
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Toronto
W. J. Blair
Alverta Conservative Party
Woodstock
Ontario
Edmonton
Alberta
Uw Sugeesser
Blair
Provincal Coneervative Association
Zeal for puzzles lands him in jail over unpaid fine
Nathan on West 110th Street refused to pay a $3 fine after being warned by restaurant manager Bolling F Denham for lingering at Slith Street and Broadway. Denham testified Nathan stayed past 1:40 AM with companions and puzzles, then a liquor sale followed. Patrolman Wallach summoned.
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New York
Nathan
West 110Th Street
West Side
Bolling F. Denham
Slith Street
Broadway
Andrews
West Side Court
E&t
Wes
Denham
Soas
Denhayy
Vatrolmen Wallach
Weeleeth Street
Avva and Sohu Duo Reportedly Reunite After Years
Unclear OCR text hints at a pair named Avva and Sohu rejoining public events or performances. The report mentions dates and locations loosely, with no clear confirmable facts. Further readable lines are needed for precise details.
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MacDonald
Victoria
Wisconsin
The
James C. Arthur
Jellicoe
W. C. Bridgeman
Can. Pac. Railway
Maniac
Heriot
C.P.R
Ueyvis
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