Spain Spreads Revolutionary Movement Across Madrid And Ja
A general revolutionary movement to overthrow the Monarchy and establish a Republic began in Spain this morning. Martial law was proclaimed in central Spain with Alcala Seamora named president of the new government. Reports say aviation forces revolted, then surrendered at Cuatro Venitos aerodrome. Franco and Dellano escaped in a plane. Authorities moved to quell unrest, arrest suspects, and prepare for a possible nationwide strike.
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Alcala Seamora
New Republic
Aviation Corps
Ramon Franco
Madrid
Spain
Bilbao
Ong
Reuters
Cuatro Venitos
Saragossa
Nerfirid
Leopoldo Mattos
Interior
Ammuntion Wareouse
Roops
Franco
Dellanoadt
Huesca
Jaca
Ayerbe
Fernyn Galan
Garcia Hernandez
Pio Diaz
Diaz
Seville
Valencia
Barcelona
Fire in McLe Alta Gas Explosion Causes Major Blaze
A gas fueled explosion in McLe Alta on Saturday evening sparked a large fire causing about forty thousand dollars in damage. The blaze destroyed the International Harvester Company's warehouse Magsey Harris store J. Verstate residence and nearby properties including DeWindt's General Store and a Chevrolet garage. The fire began in H Verstate's kitchen when Miss Oy attempted to clean silk garments by a stove, flames engulfing the room and spreading rapidly to adjoining buildings.
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McLe
Alta
Miss Oy
National Economic League Supports Repeal Vote
Members of the National Economic League led by executive chairman George W. Wickersham and former Vice President Charles G. Dawes voted in a nationwide poll for repeal of the 18th amendment. The tally was 1,440 for repeal and 1,090 against.
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Boston
Mass
National Economic League
George W. Wickersham
Law Enforcement Commission
Charles G. Dawes
Terror plot confessed in Bucharest on royal palace attack
Russians and Romanians captured at Galatz confess a plan to blow up the Royal Palace and both Houses of Parliament in Bucharest.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Galatz
Cold snap grips Manitoba and Ontario towns
Wintry weather and freezing temperatures spread across Manitoba and parts of Ontario. Port Arthur reported below zero as Arctic winds hit Arctic, White River, The Pas, and other communities. Saskatchewan and Alberta saw milder conditions as readings hovered around ten below in Winnipeg and ten to six below in northern towns.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Ontario
Port Arthur
Whitever
Jack Frost
Meteorological Bureau
Pas
Pioneer City
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Flood-Stricken Turkey Faces Widespread Flood Disasters
Southern Turkey endures disastrous floods after torrential rains swell the Syeham river basin. Adgpa Nersine and Antaena counties flood as heavier rains push in from the Zaurus mountains. Panic drives villagers to hills while the Turkish Red Crescent moves in with food and clothing.
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Jetabul
Turkey
Syeham
Adgpa
Nersine
Antaena ‘Pays
Zaurus
Turkish Red Crescent Society
Hon. Ernest Lapointe Improves After Surgery
Baltimore officials at Johns Hopkins hospital said former Canadian Minister of Justice Hon. Ernest Lapointe remains satisfactory after an appendectomy performed yesterday. Lapointe, who was on a speaking tour, suffered the attack earlier.
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Baltimore
Ernest Lapointe
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Lapointe
Cuban unrest grows as Machado protest spreads
Havana reports indicate business and professional groups and labor unions urged to sign a referendum backing student demands for President Machado to resign. The National Confederation of Workers sets a vote while tobacco makers, shoemakers, printers and newspapermen convene to act. The government vows to arrest teachers who signed the manifesto and withhold their salaries.
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Havana
Machado
National Confederation of Workers
National University
Dugenio Molinet
Minor quake rattles Murray Bay and nearby parishes
A slight earthquake was felt at Murray Bay Quebec on Saturday. The tremor lasted several seconds and was reported in neighboring parishes. It rattled dishes and displaced objects on shelves.
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Quebec
Murray Bay
Que
Parliament panel backs five year death penalty abolition plan
London December 15 The parliamentary committee on capital punishment recommends abolition of the death penalty for an experimental period of five years. The report was made public tonight and outlines a temporary repeal to study impacts.
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London
Associated Press
Parliamentary Committee On
Empress Theatre Christmas Cheer Concert Raises Funds
A large crowd attended the Empress Theatre Christmas Cheer concert last night. Proceeds totaling 171.03 were donated to the Christmas Cheer Fund. The program mixed moving pictures and music led by Rose Baker with acts from Lilian Roth, the Knights of Rhythm, Jackson brothers, Lawrence Space, the Pickering brothers, and Art Hunt.
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Empress Theatre
Rose Baker
Lilian Roth
Chinatown
Knights of Rythm
Jackson Boys
The
Knights
Lawrence Space
Pickering Brothers
Lawrence Brucé
Art Hunt
Dream of Love
Rosé Baker
Colin Jackson
Joanne
Gary Cooper
O the Brave
Quebec Asylum Fire Destroys Wing. $700000 Loss
A major blaze at St Michael Archangel Asylum for the Insane in Quebec destroyed the east wing housing male patients. About 1000 patients were evacuated within twenty minutes, firemen battled freezing conditions for hours, and the Beauport area mobilized heavy resources to prevent spread. The institution normally houses thousands.
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Quebec
St. Michael Archangel Asylum
Beauport
Beaufort Asylum
Moscow Still Silent On British Protest Over Moscow Trial
London December 15 AP report states Foreign Secretary Arthur Henderson said the Soviet government had not yet given a satisfactory reply to the key issue in Britain’s protest about reflections on the British government during the Moscow conspiracy trial. Additional representations had been made.
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London
Associated Press
Arthur Henderson
House of Commons
Moscow
Lyvinivn
2Sach
British India
India
Secretary of State For
Hit and Run Driver Kills Calgary Man
Calgary, Dec. 15. Three hit and run drivers operated in the city Saturday night one fatally injuring a 78 year old pedestrian who died ten hours later Richard King seven carrying crutches for his invalid son was struck at Twelfth avenue and Second street east the driver fled Constable W J C Steele and Police Chauffeur William Jardine rushed King to General Hospital where Dr W O Higgs found multiple life threatening injuries including broken legs fractured wrists jaw lacerations and possible skull fracture
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Calgary
Richard King
Twelfth Avenue
Second Street
W. J. C. Steele
William Jardine
King
General Hospital
W. O. Higgs
Tragic Scalding Fatal to Infant at Ninth Street Home
Lysle Johnson, eighteen months old, died after a bath mishap at his home on Ninth Street Southwest. Coroner ruled the death accidental with no inquest. The child fell into a near burn bath while older siblings and the father struggled to free him and apply aid before hospital arrival.
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Andrew Johnson
Ninth St. S.W
Boyd
Gordon
Lorraine
Norman
Macleod
Whist Drive and Dance for Christmas Tree Fund
Eagle's Hall hosts an 8 o'clock whist drive and dance by F C E and Ladies' Auxiliary to raise funds for a Christmas tree for children. Come join and help make a merry Christmas for the kiddies.
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F.C.E. and Ladies’ Auxiliary Whist
Noted Dwarf Dies in Belfast Maine
Don ald Orman Robbins known as The Admiral, 44 inches tall, died Sunday after a short illness in Belfast Maine. Born in East Belfast to William Robbins, Robbins stopped growing at age ten and lived to his 71st year with his noted stature in the community.
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Belfast
Maine
Donald Orman Robbins
William Robbins
Alberta Delegates Form Farmers Unity League Charter
Edmonton delegates adopt Farmers Unity League Charter for Alberta with 152 participants electing Carl Axelson as Alberta representative to the national committee. The group backs 100 percent state support and tax relief while denouncing Wheat Pool as capitalist and urging radical local action.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Farmers' Unity League of Canada
Winnipeg
Regina
Saskatoon
Carl Axelson
Bingville
National Committee
F Farmers
Calgary
Bandit quartet arrested in $10,600 Bank of Montreal robbery
Winnipeg December 15 Canadian Press says four men are arrested after the Logan Avenue Bank of Montreal robbery. Police allege the gunmen will be charged tomorrow morning. Guns from the hold up are found, some loot recovered, and the getaway car located.
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Winnipeg
Logan Avenue
Bank of Montreal
Beavertord Beav erford Runs Aground Near Gravesend
The 10,000 ton Canadian Pacific liner Beav erford, sailing from Saint John New Brunswick to London, ran aground near Gravesend England. She reported no damage and tugs were sent to assist as conditions were fair and mild with a temperature of 30 14.
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Gravesend
England
Associated Press
Beaverford
Saint John
N.B
London
President of France Suffering From An Operation
Paris December 15 Raymond Poincare former President of France has been confined to his home for two days with an illness not announced but believed to result from an operation several months ago. Two medical bulletins note he had an indisposition Saturday causing great fatigue and requiring absolute rest. the weakness was said to continue.
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Paris
Raymond Poincare
France
Fgit
Poincare
Einstein's Theory for Abolition Of All War
New York dispatch reports Dr. Albert Einstein urging militant pacifism to halt war. He favors two methods: refusal to serve in war and a universal war resistance fund with pacifists from all nations contributing. He argues jail capacity would be needed to hold refusers and warns war must be defended by red flags and fear of armed conflict.
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New York
Albert Einstein
Grain inspections report from Winnipeg
Winnipeg dispatch reports grain inspections for December 15 with counts of 442 cars of wheat last year 186 and current totals: oats 144, barley 163, flax 7, rye 4, mixed grains none. No screenings recorded.
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Winnipeg
Malibu Beach Fire Destroys Homes of Movie Stars
A blast and fire sweep through Malibu Beach homes of eighteen top picture players early today. County firefighters and stars battled the three hour blaze as a brisk wind fanned the flames destroying residences and expensive cars. Officials estimate losses at eight hundred thousand dollars with many occupants fleeing in night attire.
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Los Angeles
Malibu Beach
Mojon Picture
Houges
Communists and bandits blamed for massive toll in Kla Gsi province
Shanghai reports from vernacular press claim 130000 killed and $100000000 in property destroyed this year by Communists and bandits in Kla Gsi province. Many residents are said to have migrated to other provinces amid fear and despair.
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Shanghai
Kla Gsi
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