Ottawa Debates Speech From the Throne End Quickly
The address replying to the Speech from the Throne passed in the House of Commons before midnight with no Liberal participation. Conservatives and Progressives spoke, T. U. Church featuring as last speaker, and the supply bill moved to committee as MPs prepared to close the sitting before February. The debate touched on pensions, rural lands, and maritime bounties with Gardiner urging revision and noting Imperial Conference context. Page Seven continuation promised.
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House of Commone
Art. T. U. Church
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House
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United Farmers of Aspetta
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Robert, Gardiner
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Imperial Conferences
Fire destroys Nobleford Service Garage and cars
A blaze at the Nobleford Service Garage ignited by a gasoline engine destroyed the building and fourteen automobiles. The fire, reportedly started around 5,042, damaged the structure and contents valued about $10,000 with insurance around $8,000. Four cars were owned by the garage, others awaiting repairs.
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Nobleford
Gigs
Rho
Debate on Finance Bill Moves Through Committee of the Whole
Ottawa reports the Finance Bill introduced by the Minister of Finance to fund the civil service through next March. The bill, with estimates for 1927-28, proceeds with speed, with debate expected later and supplementary estimates to follow.
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Given
Ciebl
J. A. Robb
Robert Gardiner
U.F.A
Atadin
EES
Tdiper
Governor-Gener al
Gardiner
Thors
Ottawa
Inspection figures show grain and care trend shifts
A rewritten report notes Winnipeg sales figures with counts for care units and contracts. It compares current totals to last year and lists grain numbers with volumes and changes. The fragment mentions 62 care, 120 contract grade, and contrasts 2,000 care and 400 ose with 271 last year.
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Winnipeg
Mayors Lethbridge and Edmonton Election Notes
Fragmentary city politics items report Dec 15 16 events. Lethbridge mayoral race includes W D L Hardie and a rival. Edmonton election shows G Bary declared mayor with 2561 vote lead over D K Knott after eliminations. Labor endorsements noted.
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Lethbridge
D. L. Hardie
Dr. Lovering
Lovering
Labor
Edmonton
Igi Bat G. Bary
Petro Ne
Ald
D. K. Knott
Kiwanis Club Elects Officers for 1927
The Kiwanis Club elected officers for 1927 led by Past President Jack King and President Charlie Smyth. Other posts include Vice President Mac Lean, Treasurer Charlie Sanders, and District Trustee Gib Bigoketock with directors Bob Black Charles Beny Walter Huckvale Charles Peasley Jim Pratt Wick Wlickett Alex Wallace. Guests Miss F Rawitheon Messrs Macdonald Rolle and Clehanti entertained. E F Nicholson introduced by George Preston. Lou Moakley welcomed new member.
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Kiwanis Club
Jack King
Charlie Smyth
Mac MacLean
Charlie Sanders
Gib Bigoketock
Bob Black
Charles Beny
Walter Huckvale
Charles Peasley
Jim Pratt
Wick Wlickett
Alex. Wallace
New York Woman Leaps From High Bridge
A woman in New York leapt from a high bridge on December 15, triggering a search and rescue effort. Police and fire crews assisted, with authorities seeking her identity and condition as investigators review the incident.
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New York
Man on Death Row Seeks New Trial in Canada
A prisoner condemned to death in Canada has won a temporary reprieve as the Surrogate Court and higher Canada courts review fresh reasons for the appeal. The case, argued recently, pauses execution and awaits a further hearing to determine if the sentence will stand or be overturned.
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Ottawa
Canada
Train collision injures passengers near Long Lad
A Canadian National Railway passenger train No. 4 was struck by a freight train at Long Lad Ontario at 10 40 this morning. A few passengers were shaken and suffered minor injuries as the observation car and coach detachments were jolted. The freight train hit at slow speed, tearing the caboose and derailing the freight cars.
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Torono
Canalan Neal Railway
Long Lad
Ontario
Pasdengerd
Winhipes
United Farmers of Ontario Convene With Reform Aims
The United Farmers of Ontario held a convention in Toronto where delegates debated electoral reform. J J Morrison, secretary, reported a member increase to 289 436 and outlined a plan for group based representation and a transferable vote under a unified party structure.
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Toronto
J. J. Morricon
United Farmers
Ontario
Agriculigue
Ee Ee Itha
Cavinets
J.J. Morrison
Oreganization
Nigiehersh
Otabeling
Judge Grants Suspended Sentence In Bigamy Case
In Fernie British Columbia on December 14 Judge G H Thompson presided Rex versus John Evans Smith a bigamy plea with the defendant given a two year suspended sentence The charge stemmed from a November 15 1926 marriage to Ivy May Wallwork while the first wife Lillian Canada Evans of Blairmore Alberta had obtained a divorce later that month The judge warned Smith to abandon bootlegging and to work on a ranch with his family and to marry Wallwork if he behaves while under supervision for two years.
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Fernie
B.C
G. H. Thompson
Rex
John Evans Smith
Acused
Ivy May Wallwork
Lillian Canada Evans
Blairmore
Alberta
Idaho
U.S.A
Thompson
Iis
Imperial Conference debate on governor general role continues
The Canadian House discusses the Imperial Conference report with Premier King outlining that no member is bound by the report and a day will be set to review its provisions. He notes no pronouncement tonight on maritime policy and confirms possible future legislation.
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iHon
Hugh Guthrie
Remier
Mackemsie Seag
Cotinens
Moharhs
Maal Voleeelleped
Asbeene
Arthur
Fmm Sa
Willimgden
Canagi
Great Britain
Mateaty
Naecenius
Aany
Par
King
Weather and rail activity amid cold snap and a distant accident
The frost affected grain movement with 086,203 tents and car loading numbers noted while storage at country elevators stood at 15,016,818. In Winnipeg deliveries to Willam yesterday reached 188 cars with 300 en route. 248 cars were delayed at Fort William as elevators hold near 30 million bushels. In Drumheller Alberta, taxi driver K E Miller was severely injured after his car collided with a freight train. visibility was low due to fogged windows.
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Willam
Winnipeg
Fort Wiliam
Drumheller
Alta
K. E Miller
Rosedale
Drumheller Hospital
Patrolman Shot During University Conservatory Hold-Up
Chicago report says Julian Bondfield, a policeman, was fatally wounded today when he confronted eight hold‑ups at the University Extension Conservatory. Two suspects escaped after a struggle that left Bondfield dead. Patrolman Shorter was earlier wounded in an exchange with two new suspects as they fled with six locomotive bells. An employer escaped with Bondfield and the loot, while the assailants claimed they were delivering to a foundry.
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Chicago
Julian Bondfeld
Bondfield
University Extension Conservatory
Conservatory
Powavet
And
Nd Sum Bond Field
Johm Shorter
Tofay
London stunt artist released amid circus drama
A fragmented London report notes a stunt performer freed amid circus turmoil. Details are unclear, but mentions a wealthy recluse on Berland Avenue and a claim of no death by self harm.
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London
Hte Ream
Berland
Shanghai Die at Hangshow In Cheklang
A nameless report states a deadly fall occurred at Hangshow in Cheklang during December 15. The victim is described as a defendant named Cane tonene.
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Shanghai
Hangshow
Cheklang
Cane Tonene
Wheat values rise in mixed market activity
Wheat futures and cash markets showed gains while early weakness faded. Traders noted ongoing export demand and modest commission activity with oats showing strength and flax and rye trading lightly.
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Winnipeg
Tash
Ratie Millers
Shivers
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