Winter’s Second Cold Wave Strikes Prest Provinces
Winnipeg and Manitoba report frigid conditions with 16 below in Alberta and 34 below in Minnesota. Across the U S, deaths from freezing rise while fires from overheating add to losses as rail and weather disruptions persist. Warm Pacific winds predicted to ease the situation.
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Winnipeg
Canellin
Prestie
Alberta
Minnedida
Man
Seigam
Oklahoma
Florida
Chicago
War West
Rocky Mountain
United States
Middle West
Pacific Coast
California
Velencia
Butte
Cacver
Wyo
Missouri
Keneas
Delaon
St. Louis
Associated Pres
Associated Press
WMAQ
Chitcaro Daily News
Jefferson City
WOH
State Capitol
WDAF
Kansas City
Germany seeks clarity on League of Nations covenant
Geneva report states German Foreign Minister Stressemann asked for more information on sanction clauses in the covenant as Germany seeks adhesion to the League while fearing obligations in any Polish or Russian dispute. Officials note the note marks Germany’s first direct communication to Geneva on joining the League. Also mentioned is a man once known as Colonel Macklem held at Ellis Island for four months as authorities pursue deportation to Canada with supporters arguing U.S. citizenship.
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Geneva
Germany
League of Nations
Herr Aschmann
Eric Drummond
League
Stressemann
Berlin
Detroit
Hamilton
Toronto
New York
Macklem
Ellis Island
Canada
United States
Varied career of Oliver Maisonville noted visitor
Mr. Oliver Maisonville of Vancouver stops in the city en route to Winnipeg renewing old friendships. A painter and former seaman, he cooked on ranches and roundups, studied art in Chicago, survived a shipwreck on the coast, served in WWI, and now carries a leg injury from a knee wound. He has spent nineteen months in a Vancouver soldiers’ hospital and contributed sea life specimens to the British Museum.
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Oliver Maisonville
Vancuver
Winnipeg
Maisonville
Great Lakes
Hooper-Huckvale
Chicago
England
Anl Uely
Vancouver
Brith Museum
Posse Out After Looters of Texas Banks Yesterday
A nationwide search is under way for a band of robbers who looted the vaults of the First National Bank and the First Guaranty State Bank at Valleyview west of Gainesville. They also set fire to the bank building, causing property loss over 120000 dollars. Between 13000 and 180000 dollars in cash notes and securities are missing from the two banks.
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Gainesville
Texas
First National Bank
First Guaranty State Bank
Valleyview
West Here
Beck
Board of Education Prioritizes Inquiry Rumors Denied
In Toronto on December 19 1924 rumors of liquor consumption in the schools administration building were discussed at the final board meeting. Proposals for an investigation to clear the board’s name were considered but no action was taken.
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Toronto
Board of Education
Fire damages kitchen partition at Dr Smyth home
While thawing frozen pipes in the kitchen at Dr Smyth's house about 10 this morning, the plumber set fire to a partition. An alarm was raised and the brigade extinguished the blaze with chemical. Minor damage reported.
Local Xmas Gifts and Community Donations Highlight Help
Local readers report munificent Christmas gifts from Taylor Bros and Scott National Fruit. Contributions listed from Rotary Club Cypress Club Knights of Columbus and others total many dollars with villagers calling for more funds to meet needs.
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Taylor Bros—haif
Scott National Fruit
Medicine Hat Grocery Co
Rotary Club
Cypress Club
Knights of Columbus
R. Freedman
The
Trades & Labor Council
Pinwle
F. W. Gershaw
Hill, Cirele St. Patricy’s
Kresery Flower Company
Bergman
M.F Fitspatrick
Catholic Women's League
T. A. Cory Porties
Auc
AL BO
A. J. Robinson and Family Ip
G.W.V.A
Weston
Beatty Addresses Commercial Travellers on Canada Growth
Mr B W Beatty president of the Canadian Pacific Railway spoke at the Commercial Travellers Association banquet in Toronto. He argued Canada has only begun developing its vast area as distances between communities hinder growth and connecting lines remain essential for progress.
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Toronto
Nec
B. W. Beatty
Weekend Weather Outlook With Frigid Nights Ahead
The forecast shows little change in conditions this weekend as temperatures dip. Nightly readings may fall to around eight below zero, with daytime readings near five below as the moon rises today.
Fire damages Windsor Bowling alleys in Montreal
Fire at 468 to 474 St Catherine St West damages the Windsor Bowling alleys on the second and third floors and forces evacuation as smoke and water spread to the ground floor. Estimated damage around two hundred thousand dollars.
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Montreal
Fairman
St. Catherine St
Windsor
Melville Plans 34 Year Funding of Public Debt
Saskatchewan legislature moves to fund Melville’s entire public debt over 34 years with new debentures to cover arrears and principal. The town will be removed from default listed by Toronto bondholders as annual payments of 24000 dollars are set.
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Melville. Sask
Saskatchewan
Melville
Toronto
Redcliff G W V A Elects Officers
Redcliff G W V A holds a meeting to elect officers including Hon Presidents W Smith L A and Geo Lydiat Major T Snedden Vice President Dr Attergon and Executive Committee members R S Hodg J Waters C Chapman W Waters and F Jones The club plans to add two associate members and leaves secretary selection to the new committee. retiring president thanks supporters and hopes for continued prosperity. Wide awake advertisers use The News columns.
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Redcliff Review
Macdonald
W. ©. Smith
L. A
Geo. Lydiat
T. Snedden
Dr. Attergon
Hodg
J. Waters
C. Chapman
W. Waters
F. Jones
Cretary
Hodge
Paris Slaughterhouse District Case Stuns City
A Paris police report details a gruesome discovery in La Villette. A package wrapped in cloth contained a child's body with hands and feet covered in stones and a missing heart. Authorities say the body was cut up by skilled hands, heightening fears of a seamless crime in the city.
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Contaiting Tamnan
la Villette
Paria
Hearst Music Firm Leader Named Fugitive and Bank Scandal
Winnipeg reports Joseph Xavier Hearst, president of the Hearst Music Publishers Limited, a fugitive and the firm bankrupt. Shareholders reveal over 600000 in investments and that only stock and office furnishings remain. Directors cite alleged false deposits and forged bank letters as investigators probe the case.
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Winnipeg
Joseph Xavier
Hearst
Hearst ‘Music =Proligting Company, Limited
J. W. Witton
Logg
Ite
Chicago
Raynor-Dalbein Company
Nordh
Ena
Witton
Tetta
Aetore Company
Seoney Gas
Alee Oh
Chase National Bank of New York
Hla Bank
United States
Chase National Bank
Attorney General's Department
Felce
Toronto
New York
Wilson
Arthur Johnston
Largest Turkey Delivered In Paisley Farm Trade
In Paisley, Dan McGuillivray of Beey Township delivered the season’s largest turkey. The bird weighed 45 pounds live and 20 pounds when dressed, a standout for local markets this year.
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Pelaley
Ovt
Paisley
Dan Mcuillivray
Beye Township
Albania revolt prompts talks on League aid
Albania appeals to the League of Nations for intervention to halt armed bands raiding from Jugo Slavia into Albania. The Albanian government declares mobilization and a state of siege as reports deny Scutari falls and Bishop Fennell has fled.
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Italy
Jugo-Slavia
Albania
Jugo
League
Balkans
Scutar
Fnster
Auto Accidents Cause One Fifth of 1923 US Fatalities
Census bureau figures released show that auto accidents accounted for about twenty percent of all accidental deaths in the United States during 1923. This highlights the growing peril on early motorized roads and the need for safety measures.
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United States
Census Bureau
Trial highlights loan questions at Home Bank case
Toronto reports the Home Bank trial focusing on alleged loans to related parties and whether board minutes showed prior authorization. Witnesses including Mr. Gough dispute statements of loans and note a 660000 investment loan and other sizable sums, with testimony continuing.
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Toronto
Des
Vaisatay
Ape
Aeth
Whitera Haan
Atatearh
A. BE. Calvert
Stévddase
Mr. Gough
Home “Bank
W. N. Tilley
K.G
Daly Teke
Air
Gough
Col
Immigration arrivals to Alberta total 9298 this period
The publicity branch of the government reports immigration to Alberta during the period from overseas six thousand four hundred fifty nine and from the United States two thousand eight hundred nine for a total of nine thousand two hundred ninety eight.
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Ealmonton
Beria
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Sir Eric Drummond
Poland
Russia
Magkerm
Ugly Ruwgr
Beatty
CPR
A. B. Oarr
Redcliff G.W.V.A
Paris
Hearsi Mee Company
WPG
Thye
Joseph Hearst
F. H. Gates
Johnston
G. A. MacLean
Hearst Musical Publishers, Limited
New Yorke
Attorney-General’s
Hearst Publishing Company
C. Binallway
Dominson
Turkey
Bigrade
Hava
Halessla
Nariam Ter
Tirana
Scutari
Podgeritza
Daily Telegraph
Bec
Abbania
Ita
Belgrade
Fennell
Victoria
Clair
Kamloops
Nelson
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Kidmonton
Lethbridge
Ewift
Regina, Clair
Saskatoon
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