Britain Seeks Quick Talks to Break League Impasse
London reports Sir John Simon will join diplomats touring Europe for rapid talks on League of Nations operations and the disarmament conference. He will visit Paris for two days and may meet Mussolini as Capri holidays loom via Rome. Lord Cecil and Eden urge continued League support for peace and arms control.
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London
John Simon
League of Nations
John
Paris
Joseph Paul Boncour
Mussolini
Lady Simon
Capri
Rome
Eric Phipps
Berlin
Tha
Ania
Daadlaotr
League
Sir John
Eatail
M.avenol
Lord Cecil
Anthony Eden
Union
Propaganda pamphlets seized in Honolulu
In Honolulu on December 14 United States authorities seized 124 Japanese pamphlets from the ship Chichiyu Maru. The materials described American warships and naval actions, raising questions about loyalty of Japanese residents in U S territories and prompting an immediate inquiry. Kyosuke Fukunaga, cited as author, is described as a sensational fiction writer, not an official spokesman. The Japanese foreign office was expected to issue a statement soon.
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Fionolulu
United Press
Ricklin
Hawaii
United’ States
Pamphets
Tiggat Cosiacters
Ito We
Prepitinda
Consignee
Foruiuiu
Walter Doyie
Eoilector
Customs
Tokio
Honolulu
Kyosuke Fukunaga
Foreign Office
Lawrence of Arabia in News Over North Sea Speedboats
London reports that the Daily Telegraph revealed Lawrence of Arabia era exploits as British bombing planes target fast North Sea boats. The piece notes experiments have been secretly ongoing for over a year with sinkable speedboats used as bomb targets.
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London
Caniglandis Cratteman
Shaw
Lawrence of Arabia
Daily Telegraph
North Sea
H M S Pinafore to be presented at Empress Theatre
Tonight at 8:30 the Medicine Hat Amateur Operatic Society stages Gilbert and Sullivan’s H M S Pinafore at the Empress Theatre. Reserved seats cost 1.00, others 0.75 with rush sales at Pingle’s Drug Store until 7:30.
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Empress Theatre
Tnight
Glbert and Sullivan
Medicine Hat
Pingle’s Drug St
Monarch Theatre Christmas Show For Christmas Cheer Fund
Sunday night at 9 the Monarch Theatre presents its annual Christmas program to aid the Christmas Cheer Fund. The committee asks every person to give 25¢, even if they cannot contribute more, as two-bits from many can build support.
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Monarch Theatre
Chicago west side blasts terrify residents and damage streets
A surge of sewer explosions rocked over a square mile on Chicago’s west side causing heavy property damage. Three people were injured as large holes opened in streets according to reports from December 15.
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Chicago
Bates Tragedy Narrows to Murder Charge for Parents
In Bigger Saskatchewan Carbon monoxide killed Jack Bates nine who was said to be the only child Edward and Rose Bates charged with his murder after an inquest heard sixteen witnesses. The defense questioned parental mental state but the jury found murder and set the case for Wilkie assizes at the next trial. Neither parent spoke.
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Bigger
Sask
Jack Bates
Edward
Rose Bates
Minto
Bates
Wilkie ‘Assizes
Parer
Nova Scotia Murderer Is Placed Under Arrest
Canadian Mounted Police arrested Danist P. Sampson of Halifax on murder charges in the deaths of Bramwell Heffernan 12 and Eddie Heffernan two years, found stabbed near a railway track. Sampson, 49, confessed to the double killing and identified a knife as the weapon. He will be arraigned tomorrow with a requested week adjournment for a medical exam.
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Halifax
Decela Royal
Canadian Mounted Police
Danist P. Sampson
Bramwell
Edward — “Heffernan
Falke
Sampson
Will
Edward Heffernan
Eddie
ee _ Sampson
Market Prices At Rural Fair In Cold Weather
The market was small due to cold weather and rough travel keeping farmers from bringing products to town. Prices listed include butter at 20 to 25 cents a pound, eggs 0.60 a dozen, dressed chicken 45 to 50 cents, live chicken 50 cents, dressed turkey 10 to 12 cents a pound, and dressed geese at $1 to $1.10 each.
Tax relief extends arrears deadline in Alberta
Edmonton reports extension of December 15 tax payments to December 31 1933 due to bad road conditions hindering grain and livestock haulage. Government will introduce legislation to validate the extension and instructs municipalities to accept payments under the Tax Consolidation Act until year end.
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Edmonton
G. Reidji Mineister
Muniei Ais
Department
Judge Closes Milk Inquiry With Public Interest Emphasis
Judge A A Carpenter of the Utilities Commission wrapped up the milk inquiry noting evidence will be weighed and a timely decision issued. He stressed public interest, supply effects, and consumer impact while hearing from C T Campbell and others including milk producers and Crystal & Co. Gargary and de Derby of the local company.
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A.A. Carpenter
the Utilities Commission
Carpenter
Evi- Amor
C.T. Campbell
Goitier
Weiss
Dummisrs Hill
W. J. Woolfrey
Eg. Cairney
Dunmarc
Eric ‘Richardson
D. Campbell
The
Crystal & Co
Gargary
de 'Derby
Company
Recovery unclear in Ace Bailey case as Shore mystery lingers
Boston dispatch reports uncertainty over Irvin Ace Bailey recovery after the Toronto hack, with Dr Donald Munro saying he is getting along well while Eddie Shore’s condition amid possible mental faculties remains in question. The note hints at recall of Shore’s actions and possible similarity to Bailey’s incident.
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Boston
Canadian ‘Press
Irvin
Ace” Bailey
Toronto
Donald Munro
Eddie ‘Shore
Canada Tops Nations in Liquor Imports to U S
Dec 14 Washington reports Canada leads nations shipping liquor to the United States under a four month quota. Federal Alcohol Control Administration Director Joseph Cheate says Canada imported 5,980,590 gallons, Italy receiving the next largest allotment at 1,100,000 gallons. Roosevelt’s Ways and Means Committee discussed a single federal liquor tax, with state funds involved, suggesting possible increases above 1.75 to 2 dollars per gallon of distilled spirits.
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Washington
Canada
United States
Bisi Joseph
Imrorte
Shell
Italy
Roosevelt
Deuzhton
Newfoundland Self-Government Bill Faces Long House Debate
London December 15 after a 2234 hour sitting the House of Commons passed the Newfoundland self-government withdrawal bill through committee amid an opposition driven marathon. An amendment calling for consultations with Dominion governments was defeated by a large majority as divisions continued over sovereignty and finances.
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London
House of Commons
Earl
Newfoundland
Atl
Royal Commission
Ivas
Cahorites
Commonwealth
James Maxton
Clydeside
Empire
Dominions
J. H
Thomas
Great Britain
Canada
Ee House
Oir
Commons
Unclear fragmentary report of arson arrest
A passer by found a fire in a vacant building where an individual named Fred Markham was involved and reportedly confessed. Further details and exact location are not clear in the fragment.
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Shre
Fred ® Markham
Police battle in Meciatreal leaves six wounded and 15 detained
Police report a melee early today left six men wounded and 15 arrested after a city bombing incident. Warrants issued for assault as officers hold the 15 others and release three hospital patients under arrest. Names and details are unclear from the fragment.
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Meciatreal
Tong’ Awar
Ma Chu
Nanaimo
Boc
Jim Lee
Koon
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Ation
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India
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Poland
International Wheat Commission
Ottawa
Domiron Bureau of Statistics
Nova Scotia
Manuel Quezon
George
Philippans
Margaret “Treas
Filipiing
San Francisco
Quezon
Philippine Senate
Liquor Control Board OF
U.S. “and
Strafford Cripps
Lceney
Eepy
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