King George Health Update Shows Small Improvement
London reports a fluctuating but hopeful picture as doctors note a slight general and lung-area improvement in King George's condition overnight. Official bulletins from Sir Hugh Rigby Sir Stanley Hewett and Lord Dawson of Pend emphasize mixed signs with restlessness and temporary setbacks, yet observers remain cautiously optimistic about the monarch's recovery.
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London
C. P
George
High Rigby
Stanley Hewett
Lord Dawson of
Penn
Rigby
Lord Dawson
Hewett
Palace
Buckingham Palace
Hight
Pend
Hugh Rigby
Christmas Cheer Fund Supports Children Worldwide
The Christmas Cheer Fund highlights the spirit of Christmas through contributions from citizens and groups in Med Hat and beyond. Donations listed include the Med Hat Type Union 10, Mayor Builivant 50, Hector Lang 5, Dr Gershaw 40, Med Hat Operatic Soc 100, Rotary 100, Taylor Bros 40, Canadian Legion 25, Bernard Hubbard 5, Knights of Columbus 10 and others totaling substantial support for distributing joy to local homes. Cold weather noted with snow and a temperature range of 46 to 28.
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Builivant
Hector Lang
Gershaw
Rotary Club
Taylor Bros
Canadian Legion
W.-d. Derby
Beny. & Son
Mr. Rarah Theatre
Bernard K. Hubbard
Knights of Columbus
Bolivian Leader Accepts Pan American Mediation Offers
Bolivian Foreign Minister Elio announced Bolivia accepts Pan American Conference mediation to investigate the Checo region clash with Paraguay. Bolivia ordered frontier troops to halt attacks as tensions eased after ten days of near hostilities. Paraguay likewise accepted mediation, signaling a quick shift toward peace.
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la Paz
Bolivia
Elio
Conference of Conciliation and Arbitration
Paraguay
Vanguardia
Pan-American Conference of Conciliation and Arbitration
Checo
Immigration questions dominate Commons debate on Canada
In Parliament the House of Commons addressed Canadian immigration returns showing migrant proportions. L. C. Amery said measures to boost British migration to Canada are under study by the Overseas Settlement Committee. A Ottawa statement by Dr W J Black cited Treasury funding delays as hampering the Overseas Settlement Board and migration. Labor MP Tom Williams pressed whether large Canadian employers prefer non-British workers for lower wages. no answer was given. Douglas Hacking noted inquiries into whether harness needles imported from Canada are partly made in the United States and whether they qualify for imperial preference.
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London
Pec
House of Commons
L. ‘C. Amery
Dominion
Canada
Overseas Settlement Committee
Ottawa
Canadian National Railway
W. J. Black
Overseas Settlement’ Board
Amery
United States
Alberta University student Russell Dewar reported missing
Edmonton December 18 Russell Dewar a student at Alberta University has been missing since December 5 and was recently sighted in Vancouver. Edmonton police will interview him this morning to seek an explanation and arrange his return to the university authorities.
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Edmonton
Russell Dewar
Alberta University
Vancouver
Bath
Dewar
Annual Inspection Of 31st Battalion Held Yesterday
General Ormand with Major Cox and Major Martin inspected the 31st Battalion at the Third Street Armories last night. He paid compliments to officers and men for their fine type and exceptional showing. A social hour followed in the quarters. Visitors included Lieutenant Colonel Patterson and Mrs Patterson.
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Ormand
Cox
Martin
Third Street Armouries
Iuient
Patterson
Baldwin outlines extended relief plan for unemployment
London premier Baldwin told the House of Commons an urgent relief program would cost about 2.5 million with further measures funding aid to unemployed and distressed mining areas. He noted current expenditures exceeded the year's budget by 8.5 million and asked authorizations for Treasury relief funds and Lord Mayor's fund matching.
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London
Baldwin
House of Commons
Edmonton Pioneer J A McDougall Dies at 101st Street Home
Edmonton dec 18 J A McDougall pioneer westerner and longtime business leader died at his home 9936 103rd street after several weeks illness Funeral from family residence at 2 pm then First Presbyterian church at 2 30 pm He was born May 20 1854 in Oakwood Ontario and came west in 1878 He helped build McDougall Secord Ltd and held director roles at Northern Trust Northern Crown Bank and Northern Mortgage Company Continued on page four.
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Edmonton
J. A McDougall
103Rd Street
First ‘Presbyterian Church
University Hospital
Fort Pitt
West
Saskatchewan
McDougall
Richard Secord
McDougall & Secord
Jasper
101St Street
Bank of Commerce
Rescued climber survived after perilous ascent in Grenoble
Jean Douboin of Lyons was rescued late today atop Nera's Helmet peak near Grenoble after a days long ordeal. He was alive and unconscious from exhaustion and cold. The body of his companion Yvonne Renoux was recovered Sunday night after they became lost.
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Grenoble
France
Jean ‘Douboin
Lyons
Nera
Mile Yvonne Renoux
Peace Treaty Advances in Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Washington December 18 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted fourteen to two to report the multilateral peace treaty to the Senate for consideration.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Eagle Butte Oil Well Reaches 3300 Feet Depth
This morning the Eagle Butte Company reports the oil well has drilled to 3300 feet passing through the Colorado shale. The update notes progress and ongoing operation at the site.
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Eagle Butte
Eagle ‘Butte’ Company
Colorado
Largest Grain Crop In Canada Marked by Record Rail Movements
Winnipeg reports North Transcona yards of the Canadian Pacific Railway closed for the season after moving a record grain crop. From September 15 to midnight Saturday, 2,140 trains averaged one per 61 minutes, totaling 128,460 loaded cars and 154,354,698 bushels. Earlier records included 6,040,547 bushels in one day on September 21 and 3,426,300 bushels loaded on October 23.
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Winnipeg
North Transcona
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Rev A H Scheffler Appointed Superintendent of Missions
At a Sunday evening meeting St Peter's Evangelistic Lutheran congregation granted their pastor Rev August H Scheffler a peaceful dismissal. He had been called as Superintendent of Missions for the Canada District of the Evangelistic Lutheran Joint Synod of Ohio and other states. St Peter's has called Rev H Giese of Winnipeg to serve as pastor. Until vacancy is filled Scheffler will serve the charge and reside here for the time being.
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St. Peter’s
No Interest in Wheat Futures Pushes Prices Down
Winnipeg December reports selling pressure and weak interest in the local grain market led to a downward trend in wheat values. Closing prices fell 3 to 8 cents across all months after an unchanged open, while Liver Pool wheat dropped 3-8 to 1.8 lower. Cash demand remained strong for No 3 Northern and lower grades, but offerings were scarce, keeping spreads steady to slightly better. Barley futures eased amid quiet demand and ongoing offerings.
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Winnipeg
Afghan Crisis Rumors Exaggerated Amid Kabul Turmoil
Wireless links to Kabul collapsed and reports claimed King Amanullah and Queen Souriya fled a revolt. Afghan Legation in London denied the claims, saying the royal couple remained at the palace and foreign legations were safe. Rebellion spread near Jalalabad. casualties reported among Afghan troops. Alvin K. Godfrey to pursue lumber business in Vancouver.
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New Delhi
India
Kabul
Afghanistan
Amanullah
Souriya
London
Coliiec
Afghanistan Afghan League Today
Amanul
Lah
Legation
Calcutta
Jalalabad
Kaja
Boxing license rebate vote splits council at Empress show
At a council meeting the question of a rebate on the Empress theatre boxing license fee was decided by the mayor's casting vote. The full $50 license stood, with Ald. Andrews and McCombs supporting the amendment for no rebate. Parking bylaw amendments and a power bylaw were tabled after the vote.
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Bullivant
Empress Theatre
Ald
Hole
Currie
Andrews
Simpson
Forster
King
Maher
Monarch Theatre Co
Pluu LusSage Entertainments
the &Mpress Theatre
Horster
Nao Andrews
First Street
Second Street
Third Street
Fifth Avenue
Railway Street
Sixth Avenue
Fourth Street
South Railway Street
Chamber of Commerce Building
Riverside Park
Ald Andrews
Contested Rothstein Will Sparks Testimony Against Lawyer Cantor
Nurse Elizabeth Love testified that Maurice Cantor directed Arnold Rothstein's hand to sign a will making Cantor a chief beneficiary. The proceeding seeks to overturn prior wills, noting Cantor and two executors stand to gain most of an estate worth about 1.8 million after trusts.
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New York
Arnold Rothstein
Maurice Cantor
Rothstein
Cantor
Elizabeth Love
Roth
Steir
Miss Love
Witesse
Inez Norton
Adams Murder Case Promises New Trial Consideration
Winnipeg reports Alibert Victor Wesgate, condemned for killing Lottie Christina Adams, awaits a Thursday decision on his plea for a second chance to appeal. Judgment on the new trial application will be issued.
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Winnipeg
Alibert Victor Wesgate
Lottie Christina Adams
Redcliff Legion Club House Fire Destroys New Home
Early morning blaze consumes the Redcliff Legion Club House a two storey brick building donated by the town as a memorial to returned men. Discovered by Bill Keats and Lieut. Osgoode, the fire left the structure a total loss with seven thousand dollars in damages, insured. Cause unknown and future plans undetermined.
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Canadian Legion
Redcliff
Memorial
Legion
Bill Keats
Lieut. Osgoode
Osgoode
31St Battalion
Third Street
Eaton's Toyland to Be Inspected by Santa on Wednesday
Santa Claus will visit Eaton's Toyland Wednesday at two o clock to inspect elf work in the new Toyland Department. He arrives by special shortcut to review toy reception and upcoming year requirements. Children should be on alert to see the Jolly Old Man before he departs at 5 30.
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Santa Claus
New
Toyland Department
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Xmas Cheer Fund
Varsity
Walay
Duboin
Yvonne Renoux
A.H. Scheffler
Alvin K. Godfrey
Nose
Sam Gambler
Redcliff’s Legion Club
Eaton’s Toyland
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