Blizzard Hits Edmonton and Surrounding Districts This Morning
Weather reports at 10 a.m. show a general blizzard sweeping Edmonton and adjacent districts with downed telegraph lines from Slave Lake to Kamloops. Edmonton streetcars are nearly at a standstill as warm chinook winds in Lethbridge ease the cold and melt heavy snow, while construction resumes with minimal windbreaks.
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Calgary Pow er Plant Destroyed By Fire In Nanton
Fire last night destroyed the Calgary D C 11 Nanton power plant causing about 20000 dollars in loss with 14000 dollars insured. Sparks from the exhaust may have caused the blaze leaving the town without electric light. Built in 1911 the municipally owned plant will not be rebuilt and hydro power from Calgary Power Company will be sought. An engine from Okotoks is to be brought in to restore service within two weeks.
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Appalling Death Toll on Canadian Railways in November
Ottawa reports 63 killed and 296 injured in November rail incidents across Canada. The breakdown shows six passengers, 25 railway employees, and 28 others among the deceased and injured, per the Board of Railway Commissioners.
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League to investigate German armaments plan agreed
The League of Nations Council in private reached terms for an investigation into German armaments. The plan will be submitted to the inter allied control of Germany on February 1, pending French cabinet approval. Disagreement may be sent to regular diplomacy or arbitration if needed.
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Government Warrants Spend Over Eighty Million Dollars
Ottawa reports show total votes for the year ending March 31, 1927 at 191 million dollars, matching prior estimates. Governor-General warrants funded interim services after dissolution, totaling 80.6 million since Parliament was dissolved, including 40 500 for unemployment relief and 82 000 for a royal inquiry on invasion costs.
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Railway Disaster in Manchuria Kills Dozens Near Tiehling
Twenty five people died and forty were injured in a collision between freight and passenger trains near Tiehling in Shan king Province on the South Manchurian Railway. Most victims were Chinese.
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Civic Elections Monday Polling Hours and Booths
Voters can cast ballots from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall Holden's Dairy Alexandra High School Elizabeth Street School Elm Street School Montreal Street School and the rear of the Catholic Church. Ballots must be marked with a cross and figures are not allowed.
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Emperor Yoshihito Battles Critical Health in Tokyo
Dec 11 reports say six oxygen tanks were installed for Emperor Yoshihito as his condition remains critical. Medical staff monitor a weak pulse while plans consider sending a cruiser to Vancouver to bring Prince Chichibu home if transfers are needed. The nation watches Hayama as celebrations face possible postponement and merchants fear losses.
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Train Lates Due to Mountain Snowslide
No. 2 train arrived just over an hour late this morning after a snowslide in the mountains caused a delay.
Family Survives Blizzard Night in Hedge Shelter
James Gallant and his three children aged 8 11 and 13 spent Monday night in a hedge near their home after being overcome in a blizzard. Gallant carried one child to a schoolhouse a half mile away then sheltered with the others until seven o clock the next morning. All four suffered frost bites and are in critical condition.
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Speech From the Throne Opens Canada’s Sixteenth Parliament
Ottawa December 10 The speech from the throne to Honorable members of the senate and the house of commons expresses satisfaction at a harvest and prosperity and notes improved foreign trade and immigration. It says the government will seek supply for current needs and delays ordinary business until the new year. It promises re introduction of measures from the last session and amendments to the Canada Grain Act and rules of the house, with continued focus on fuel and public works assistance.
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Lower Wheat Prices Prevail in Winnipeg Trade
Wheat prices weakened in Winnipeg today with bearish crop reports from Argentina and Australia weighing on sentiment. December closed at 1.28 5 8, May at 1.33 1 8, and July at 1.32 7 8, with only light export and trade interest and overall thin activity.
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Parliamentary Groups Select Leaders Friday in Ottawa
Three Progressive party groups held meetings. U F A chose Robert Gardiner as house leader and Henry Spencer as secretary. The Progressive group picked John Evans as house leader and ton Campbell as secretary. The Progressive Liberal group did not appoint officials, likely next Monday.
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Parliament Adjourns After Speech and Routine business
Ottawa notes the brief ceremony closing the Speech from the Throne and the House returning to routine business. The government set a pre Christmas agenda while cabinet ministers tabled estimates and backbenchers discussed committee representation and seating arrangements among Liberals, Labour members, and regional groups.
Man Dies in Ottawa Hotel Room After Angina Attack
A man described as Mr. Douglas from Ottawa collapsed in a local hotel room before midnight after a reported angina attack. The hotel desk was notified, a doctor arrived within minutes and treated the patient, but he died shortly after without able to speak.
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Lloyd George Visited a Miction Plot and Family Home in London
Former prime minister Lloyd George visited a location in London last night with his daughter Megan. No official projections or statements were released, and the visit appeared to be personal in nature.
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