Strange cargo of Dubai fighters reach Somaliland coast
A Somalian correspondent aboard the Italian ship Somalie describes a seven day voyage carrying 300 expected Dubai fighters. The first day anchors off Bender Al Hwnar as desert camps loom and supply crates fill deck space. The fourth day notes Bender Alula as gateway to the Indian Ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mogadischo
Mark Barron
A.P
Dubai
Somaliland
An- East
Bender al
Hwnar
Cptain
Islay
Dubais
Troops and Police Guard Paris Parliament Opening
Hundreds line up outside the Paris chamber as thousands of troops stand by at vantage points near the entrance. Police wear hooded capes and await deputies arrival amid rainy conditions with no incidents reported.
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Paris
Italian forces claim victory in Ethiopian front battle
Rome reports the Italian north campaign victory after a three day clash near Mai Timchet and Dembe Guina. Badoglio says Ethiopian columns were dispersed after a violent fight with swords and bayonets. Casualties include dozens of wounded officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Teaitda
Ethiopia
Takkaz
Thesbeis
Timchet
Dembe
Guina
Pietro Badoglio
Dunning Invited to Represent Queen's Prince Edward Island
In Charlottetown on December 18 the Queen's County Liberal Association decided to extend an invitation to Hon. A. Dunning, Minister of Finance, to contest the Queen's constituency in Prince Edward Island for a seat in Parliament. The invitation follows the general election plans for August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottetown
Dee
C. T
A. Dunning
Queen's
Prince ‘'Edward Island
Queen's County
Naval conference opens with call for tonnage plans
London dispatch reports Viscount M on behalf of Britain introducing proposals at the naval conference. Delegates discuss a treaty clause securing security and armaments for signatories while United States supports a study in a friendly manner. France Italy Japan seek further elucidation amid six year timeline.
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London
C.P
Viscount Manon
Great’ Britain
Admiralty
United States
France
Italy
Rinse
CC Mondell
Japan
Anvett Bay
Lord Monsel
Aix
Alberta Retail Trade Codes Set to Take Effect
Acting Premier Manning predicted that the first Alberta retail trade codes will go into effect by January 15. Codes are being prepared for about 60 branches of the retail business while wholesale codes will follow, though manufacturers have not outlined plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
CG. P
Alberta
Manning
Jalse
Thelma Todd Death Inquest Developments In Los Angeles
Los Angeles December reports say chauffeur Ernest Peters testified that actress Thelma Todd ordered speed when leaving a party amid fear of kidnapping or murder by extortionists. Police investigate her death as a possible accident from car exhaust and await inquest results to clarify circumstances surrounding her last night.
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Los
Angeles
Ernest
O. Peters
Thelma Todd
Reese
Miss Todd
West
Polic
Gabe
Moley
A. P . Wagner
Geon
Todd
Wes
Holly
Wood
Aim
Wallis
Nepemeary
Rowland
Dundurn Camp Strife Fades as Inmates Return to Work
In Saskatchewan 1600 inmates at the Dundurn relief camp resumed work after a subdued rally by strike leaders failed to draw many followers. The walkout began over evictions of two men and sought investigations into camp conditions and Kanteeni funds. The Rigg commission remained on site but issued no statement.
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Dunburn
C.P
Kanteeni
Rigg” Commission
Jwas
Canadian car prices balk at tax resistance before Tariff Board
Ottawa reports motor car makers argue taxes raise costs and prices while Canada produces cheaper cars than other British countries. A. B. McGillivray presents the brief noting production costs and tax burdens, with Ford costs to be shown to provincial counsel. In Vancouver a saleswoman and C A Wookey found dead, police treating as possible murder or self-inflicted death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
C.P
General
Motors of
Canada
Tariff Board
A. B. McGillivray
Candida
United States
Ford Company
Campbell
AWA
Merrifield recalls changed self in northern chase
Wm Merrifield of the Algoma Central Railway says he no longer feels like the man he once was. He recounts chasing a wolf with his locomotive the other night and failing to strike. He notes that bears and wolves may be getting smarter as time passes.
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C.P
Wm. Merrifield
V.C
Algoma Central
Bill
A.G.R
Merrifield
Warning of clash at outer Mongolian border circulated
Tass News Agency dispatch from Khabarovsk reported Soviet officials warned a clash may occur along the outer Mongolian border. The Mongolian War Minister and Bolshevik officials discussed provocations deemed capable of causing a serious incident. Japanese plotting was alleged as part of the surrounding tensions.
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Moscow
Demid
Tass
Khabarovsk
Siberia
Burglary Hits Coaldale Town Office in Alberta
Robbers entered the municipal office in Coaldale Alberta and stole 500 dollars in cash 550 dollars in cheques and silver. The Bison Milling Company safe was blown but yielded no money. Police searched the area including Sandever's blacksmith shop and CPR tool-houses for tools used in the break ins and other thefts.
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Coaldale
Alta
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Coaldale 18
Lethbridge
Bison. Milling” Company
Sandever
Canadian Pacific Railway
Avere
Newfoundland Winters Defy Tradition with No Snow
The traditional Newfoundland winter break is absent this season with Christmas a week away. Most of the island lacks snow, lakes are unfrozen and open, and two skating rinks remain without ice.
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ST. Johnis
Nfid
Raye
Newfoundland
Farmers Demand Redistribution in Alberta Legislature
Alexander Jocal of the United Farmers of Alberta will urge at the Edmonton convention a radical redistribution to grant representation to minority and economic groups. The resolution criticizes partisan government as unable to solve current difficulties and calls for redistribution to include minorities such as feather workers and medal professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
United Farmers ,of
Alberta
Edmonton
Alexander Jocal
U.F.A
Hedy
Red Deer Woman in Hospital After Radio Mystery Collapse
A Red Deer woman collapsed while listening to a late Monday radio mystery play. She was taken to hospital where officials reported her condition as rather serious. Her name is being withheld by authorities.
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Jreo
Todney
Franco British peace plan in League of Nations Council stalls
Geneva dispatch reports that Britain declines to back the Franco British peace proposal without Ethiopian and League acceptance. Eden warns no apology for the attempt at conciliation while Ethiopian and European delegates react as the League council awaits further action on the plan.
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Rome
Elena
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Womien
London
Britain
Geneva
C.P
Ca‘ble
League of Najone
Tlantheny
Eden
Aly
League
Miriam
Shiplan
Fort Peace
Opia
Cathey Nemien
Magsolian Feroo
Ead
Europe
Pontinia
Aierische Faremler
Il Duce
Clesman
Pthiogia
Aia
Efrain
Eeent
Italy Promises No Christmas War Spoilers
The report notes Rome’s stance on peace efforts amid European tensions. Italian leader Il Duce signals refusal to escalate and pledges to avoid hostilities during the holiday period while global diplomacy lingers.
Canada Wins Big At Chicago Livestock Show
Canadian farmers claim 445 prizes at the International Livestock Exposition and Grain Show in Chicago including 18 championships and 12 reserve championships. Reward wheat sample by Wilford of Stagély Alberta named wheat champion weighing 66.6 pounds per bushel, with Reward wheat noted as champion since 1928 except 1981.
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Rm Ottawa
Chicago
Dominion
Department of ‘Agriculture
Canada
Department
Ng - Agriculture
Hrelan Wilford
Stagély
Alta
Domiinion Experimental Farms
Wilford
Reward
Political maneuvering as by election looms in House of Commons
Reported steps toward an early by election to fill a seat in the House of Commons were under discussion as Finance Minister Charles A Dunning sought a seat while Prime Minister Mackenzie King remained in seclusion. Cabinet meetings and grants allocations were noted amid provincial relief talks and Labour Department discussions with Pierre F Casgrain visiting the Prime Minister’s Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
House of, Commons
Mackensie
Gautler
Finandé Arid
Department of Labor
Pierre
Casgrain
Charlevoix
Kemourdska
House
Commons
Sean
Telegraph freedom rhetoric cited as press liberty cornerstone
A writer recalls the fundamental link between press freedom and liberty, arguing that without a free press the rights of personal thought and action are endangered. The dialogue reflects concerns about safeguarding this heritage under government.
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Dunsie
Pe Knowles
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Dundurn
Ravestaem
Ean Biggar
Van‘couver
Molipe
Sault Ste. Marie
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Okla
Cwent
Sabinet
B.usy
Verge
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