Heroism of Fireman Gow Aids Reliance Crew Rescue
Sault Ste. Marie reports Billy Gow fireman of the Reliance swam to shore with a rope after the tug grounded off North Lizard Island. Crew and passengers then used ice-skid raft to reach the island as storms battered the ship and three men drowned. A Finnish crew member died on the vessel during the ordeal.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Out
Billy Gow
Reliance
North Lizard Island
Dominion Fish Company
Morgan denies US loan to Germany until reparations settled
New York December 19. P Morgan & Co issued a statement to the German ambassador denying any loan discussions with Germany before reparations are settled. Officials say reports of a $1.56 billion international loan are false and any potential aid would require budget balance banking reform and currency stabilization in Germany.
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New York
P. Morgan & Co
United States
Germany
Morgan
Washington Andenistration
London
Weather Summary for Western Canada and Alberta Forecast
The weather notes describe frigid and variable conditions across western Canada with snow in Edmonton and moose sightings. Temperatures range from below zero in several cities to mild in others. Alberta foresees mostly fair and comparatively mild weather today and Wednesday.
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Edmonton
Winnipeg
Nelson
Calgary
Lethbridge
Moose Caw
Vancouver
Saskatoon
Cloudy
Alberta
Radio Signals Picked Up Mid Pacific in Trans Atlantic Tests
Hartford reports the American Radio Relay League shattered long distance records during trans Atlantic tests. Signals from three amateur stations in Washington Denver and Aberdeen were heard 7 000 nautical miles away in the mid Pacific by radio operator R E Roesch aboard the steamship Hasterner.
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Hartford
Conn
American Radio Relay League
mid-Pacific
R. E. Roesch
Hasterner
League
Washington
Denver
Aberdeen
S.D
Seven Persons mixing-station chief faces court over pay irregularities
T J M Dinsmore, in charge of the Seven Persons mixing station during the grasshopper campaign, appeared before Magistrate Rae in the AP l court today on pay sheet and account irregularities charges and was remanded for trial.
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T. J. M. Dinsmore
Rae
AP l
Four railwaymen and seven laborers executed in Dublin
Four railwaymen and seven laborers were executed in Dublin this morning for interfering with trains in County Kildare. They were captured November 13 by Free State forces and sentenced by a military committee to death for train wrecking. The sentence was carried out at 8 30 this morning. The executed men were said to be members of the Republican army.
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Dublin
County Kildare
Free State
Republican Army
de Valera
London
Paris
Eamonn da Valera
Mayor Huckvale Reports Alberta Mayors Meeting And WDE Session
Mayor Huckvale reviews Edmonton and Calgary trip notes with Alberta Mayors on a uniform charter. Ministers back home rule via by laws and a City Act framework while borrowing powers stay with the Board of Utility Commissioners. A Union of Alberta Municipalities session passed key resolutions with Medicine Hat leading on unemployed aid reforms. City Treasurer H J Noble appointed at 2259 per month.
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Huckvale
Edmonton
Calgary
Union of Alberta Municipalities
Alberta
Macdonald Hotel
Scott
Reid
Board of Utility Commissioners
Union of Alberta
Medicine Hat
Ganong
H. J. Noble
Wis
Cit
Oplendis Bird Show At Poultry Exhibition Opens
Mild weather boosts attendance at the Poultry and Pet Stock Association show in the Third St fire hall. About 50 birds are displayed, with Wiyandottes and Rocks leading classes and Bantams showing well. Major entrants include Westbrook Bros Lethbridge McCarroll Lethbridge and Roland Ness DeWinton. Judging began smoothly as members offered visitors bird information.
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Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Westbrook Bros
Lethbridge
McCarroll
Roland Ness
DeWinton
Near East Peace Treaty Drafted at Conference
Lansaime December 19 news reports the final draft of a near east peace treaty prepared after deliberations at the conference. The document is expected to be signed on Saturday.
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Lansaime
Government keeps grazing rents on school lands steady
Ottawa reports the government will not increase rental charges for grazing privileges on western school lands next year. The rate remains six cents per acre for the year ending March 31, 1924, after a 1921 cut due to no livestock industry improvements.
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Ottawa
Dee
Two Killed at Dumall er Mine Blast in Drumheller
William Xe Kinnie fire boss and Harry Reeve miner were killed when the powder magazine at Gibson Syndicate mine exploded at midnight. J A Scott and 2 Jones machinists were injured, others escaped as the blast shattered the washroom nearby. The explosion, felt for miles, occurred during a shift change and halted nearby operations. The Christmas week Chamber of Commerce meeting was postponed to December 8th.
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Kennie
Reece
Scott
Jones
Desperate Night Battle Halts Community Well Drilling
Desperate attack by severe weather and saboteurs halts Rotary drilling at the Community well. Foreman Old Man Uigh leads a four hour struggle against wind and snow to restart operations as Supt. Neely reports stockholders’ faith in camp workers. Gas well issues shutdowns to prevent freezing. workers brave wet gear and frozen tools to resume work.
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Fas
Uwigh
Pttie
Neely
Unlawful Mine Strike Cited by Hon J Murdoch in Talk
Ottawa report quotes Minister of Labor Hon. James Murdock condemning the strike as unlawful and unjustifiable. He accuses it of seeking a closed shop and threatens to push changes to prevent such actions. The remarks were made to Robert Livett of the United Mine Workers of America regarding District 18 Alberta mine strife.
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Ottawa
Hyan
James Murdock
Robert Livett
International Board
United Mine Workers of America
Alberta
Col
Livett
Trappers Arrested in Murder of Two Countrymen
Kaili Maki and Urepo Ojetan from Mile 68 on the Agoma Central Railway are arrested in the murder of Vietor Moki and Hannes Niemi. The two men were found last August in a lake 35 miles back from the railway near Montrel river weighted down with boulders.
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Saint Ste. Marie
Ont
Winnish
Kaili Maki
Urepo Ojetan
Agoma Central
Vietor Moki
Hannes Niemi
Montrel River
Grain movement this year breaks records at Fort William
Weather disruptions halt lake navigation ending the record year 1915. Canadian Pacific Railway reports December loading, total cars, and bushels risen vs 1915 with west coast and eastern shipments up. Northwest Grain Dealers estimate farmers hold about 93.2 million bushels. Charles Stewart, Prince Rupert customs officer, dies at 57.
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Winnipeg
Fort William
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Canadian Pacific Railway
Pacific Coast
Northwest Grain Dealers’ Association
Charles Stewart
Prince Rupert
Goderich
Ont
Armour Morris Companies to Amalgamate in Ten Days
Chicago reports a formal consolidation of Armour & Co. and Morris & Co. two of the nation’s top meat packers. The merger aims for announcement within ten days with financing estimated between 40 million and 50 million dollars.
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Chileago
Dec
Chicago Tribune
Arnour & Co
Morris & Co
Plan Early Fight Against Hoppers
The government has preparations well in advance for next year’s grasshopper campaign, says Mr. McIlmoyle assistant deputy minister in agriculture. He notes leftover supplies from this year and plans to hire stored supplies at Medicine Hat Lethbridge and Calgary.
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Vass
McIilmoyle
Department of Agriculture
Medicine Ilat
Lethbridge
Calgary
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CP Por
Victoria
The
Hone of Lords
Hugkvale
WDE
A.M
Council
Walter Scott
Chandler
Union Bank of Canada
Third Street
Dumaeller
C. Weets Deg
Chamber of Commerce
J. Murdock
B. Livett
A.M. of A
Labor
Hoppers
Z. McIlmoyle
Westminster
Alta
Reet
Collins
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