Christmas at Sandringham to Feature Royal Family Gatherings
King George will spend Christmas at Sandringham with high family presence including Queen Maude of Norway, the Duke and Duchess of York, Princess Mary, and Prince George returning from naval service. The estate will host a large tree, gifts for family and staff, and a ballroom dance for employees.
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Sandringham
Duke of Connaught
Riviera
Iorgsti
Wall
Marys
Lastelles
Duk
Duchess of York
Queen Maude
Norway
Rng
Turkey
Britain
Haiser
King
Ctizen
Prince George
Far Eastern
Prince of Wales
Court orders arraignment for G Ormiston in Semple case
G Ormiston surrendered in Los Teeles after a nearly seven month nationwide hunt. He appeared in Superior Court and was ordered to a December 27 arraignment on a conspiracy indictment tied to the disappearance of May 1925, Amy Semple McPherson. He posted a 2600 bail and left the attorney's office before slipping away at 10:85 p.m.
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Los Teeles
Calif
G. Ormiston
Aap
Aimee Semple McPherson
Su‘Derlor
Buigtt
Craig
Los Angeles
P Semple
Rotary Christmas Cheer Fund Presented in Short Notice
Fragments indicate a Rotary Christmas Cheer Fund event with brief, unclear notes about dates and participants. The readable portions suggest community charity activity and a fundraising aim. Further specifics remain obscured by damaged text.
Fortune in Pennies Found in Reiss Room
John M. Reiss, nephew, wins a fortune in the heavyweight class value totaling $4481.07 in coins. The money, stored in 15 bags, was counted after discovery in the room of Mrs. Tillie Reiss, currently in Bellevue hospital for observation.
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New York
John M. Reiss
Tillie Reiss
Bellevue Hospital
Rvatives Fight Over Arty Leader Postponement to 1928
Reported discussions in party ranks show debates over delaying a permanent federal leadership until 1928. Supporters of Premier Howard Ferguson argue transfers to Dominion politics would be smoother then, while others back Hugh Guthrie as interim leader.
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Hugh Guthrie
G. How
Ferguson
Dominion
Foreign powers weigh China crisis as Britain seeks calm
London reports say foreign powers may grant Washington surtaxes while Britain emphasizes a benevolent stance toward China. Peking sees a complex crisis as Henan province notes Kwominchung forces advancing eastward allied with Cantonese units, while Marshals Wa Piao and Chang Tso Lin push counter moves.
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London
China
Washington
Rok Biltjen
Peking
Great Britain
Frec
Henan
Kwominchung
National Army
Knomanting
Tie
Wa Pua
Chang Tso Lin
Luckless Ray Stiffler Faces Losses and a Breach Suit
Rochester Minnesota December reports Ray Stiffler 26 proprietor of a tea room endured a string of shocks. He reportedly lost 200000 in two weeks learned of a 9000 inheritance and wed widow Luta Almira Straiff 41 mother of seven. Mabel Titterington 24 former tea room waitress filed for 36000 breach of promise.
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Rochester
Minn
Ray Stiffler
Stiffler
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Manterville
Luta
Almira "Straiff
Mabel Titterington
Ray
Mabel
Poultry Show Open Free to Children Tuesday Afternoon
The Poultry Show will be open free to children on Tuesday afternoon after four o'clock.
Perren Baker Defends Govt Freight Rates Policy
Lethbridge report notes Hon. Perren Baker, Minister of Education, defended government freight-rate policy at a U F P A district meeting. He compared CP and CN lines to pre transfer status, addressed shed oats supply from Peace River, and praised Alberta press support for the wheat pool. He outlined UBA movement history and education progress, concluding with continued curriculum standards.
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Lethbridge
Perren Baker
U. FP. A
B.C
Ipot
C.N.I
C.P. R
Government Railways Department
Peace River
Lethbridge Board of ‘Trade
Brownlee
Winnipeg
Baker
U. B.A
Alberta
Ferdinand Would Renounce Throne for Prince Carol
Paris reports King Ferdinand of Roumania wishes to abdicate and restore Crown Prince Carol. Carol would accept after divorcing Princess Helena and the government being replaced by a democratic cabinet led by Professor Jorga and the peasant party leaders. Ferdinand cites illness and a wish to retire from public life.
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Paris
Ferdinand
Roumania
Carol
Bucharest
Coanda
Helena
Jorga
National Peasant Party
Three coolies die of exposure marching to Manchurian border
Three Chinese coolies pressed into Manchurian military service died of freezing while en route to the Suyuan area near the Mongo Yan border. Their bodies were returned to Kalgan Shans Province, from where they started, according to a despatch received.
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Peking
Suyuan
Mongo- Yan
Kalgan
Shans Province
Death of Una Crowe Found Near Swanage Dorset
The 90 year old Una Crowe, daughter of Sir Eyre Crowe, was found dead near Swanage Dorset after a week's disappearance. The body was fully clothed and showed no violent injuries. a post mortem will confirm cause. Miss Crowe had reportedly suffered a nervous disorder since her father's death last year.
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Swanage
Dorset
Eng
Una Crowe
Sir Eyre Crowe
Miss Crowe
Foreign Office
Shewis
Ottawa cabinet to appoint senate vacancies soon
Orders in council signed for senate appointments including G P Graham Ontario W H McQuire Ontario Donald Raymond Quebec W G Ross Toronto as Ontario lieutenant governor and other expected selections noted. Government may delay official announcements slightly while confirming moves to Senate and provincial vacancies in Ontario and Quebec.
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Ottawa
Senate
G. P. Graham
Ontario
Donald Raymond
Quebec
W. G. Ross
Toronto
Ate
Richard Blain
Brampton
Ont
W. H. McGuire
George McHugh
Lindsay
W. D. Ross
Donat Raymond
Montreal
Pierre du Tremblay
J. E. Prevost
Terre Bonne
B. A. Lepierre
Armistice Day observance and policy actions report
Dr. F W Gershaw returns from Ottawa and pushes for November 11 as a public Armistice Day holiday while pursuing other policy aims. He gains support from Secretary of State and Minister Ferdinand Rinfret, with potential next year observance. also secures promise to restore Crown Lands sub-agency at Medicine Hat and to advance relief hens legislation with cross‑constituency cooperation. The Tilley Commission will report year end to guide permanent policy in maritime and inland areas.
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F. W. Gershaw
Ottawa
Holt
Ferdinand Rinfret
Charles Stewart
Interior
Medicine Hat
Gershaw
Corned
Tilley Commision
Fractional Decline in Wheat and Legislature Date Set
In Winnipeg on December 20 the wheat market moved with small trade and narrow price ranges. Closing values eased 1 8 to 1 4 cent. December 1 311 8, May 1 34 1 8, July 1 34. Export activity appeared over the weekend while coarse grains were quiet and flax steady. The legislature opening is set for February 10 with an expected six week session.
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Winnipeg
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Roald Amundsen
Robert F.scott
Pole
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