Alberta Ontario gain relief funds in four month boost
The Dominion government announces increased relief grants for December to March, raising totals to 8 004 087 for provinces including Ontario and Alberta. Premier King notes the move eases municipalities facing rising relief costs and supports a national unemployment and relief commission.
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Murder charge shadows Thelma Todd case
Los Angeles reports that George Rochester, foreman of the county grand jury, says evidence suggests screen actress Thelma Todd may have died from monoxide. a subpoena is issued for Pasquale Cicco, Todd’s former husband and agent, as investigators prepare to probe the death and review coroner’s verdict of accidental monoxide poisoning.
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Stratford man faces conspiracy trial for $50,000 swindle
Arthur Brisbane and James How ardW were committed for trial on a conspiracy charge in Vancouver. The case alleges defrauding a Stratford man out of about $50,000. The timing and exact dates are not specified in the fragments.
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League weighs sanctions as nations pledge troops
Paris reports diplomatic circles say Turkey Greece and Yugoslavia offer to mobilize forces if Italy sanctions are applied. Britain’s Baldwin leads discussion on League of Nations to provide fighting units if needed. Laval declares he will not resign after cabinet talks.
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France
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Kidnapping case linked to New York abduction ring
Caleb Jr cited a description of four men who abducted him in New York and were traced to a dilapidated hideout near Wrightstown in Bucks County. Milne, recovering from narcotic exposure, recalled meals and a telephone hall at Gracie Square and a doctor met in the city as federal agents pursued the case.
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Public safety items hold up. national ban today
An unclear fragment notes a public safety items incident and a national ban taking effect today. It references a hold up and an escape within a context suggesting law enforcement action. Key entities are not clearly named due to text damage.
Britain urged four power air pact to curb German advance
C.G. Grey of the Standard Aircraft notes European powers race to equip their air forces. He cites Britain and Germany building at high speed with 800 mph planes and 900 mile ranges. Grey warns that without a four power agreement among Britain France Italy and Germany European peace is at risk.
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Christmas Feast Market Sets High Poultry Prices
At the Ximas Market the morning sale drew citizens buying for Yuletide, with turkeys driving demand at 122 to 125 cents per pound for dressed birds. Crassed chickens ranged 30 to 55 cents each, live geese at 12 cents per pound, ducks 40 to 65 cents each, eggs grade A 49 to 50 cents, grade B 40 cents, dozens 35 to 40 cents. Butter three pounds for 45 cents.
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Baldwin Government Narrowly Survives amid Coal Strike Tension
Parliament faced a near defeat as Labor pressed for an early reconvening to debate the looming coal miners’ strike. Government benches were sparse while whips scrambled to assemble a few Conservative supporters before the vote.
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Alberta Premier Aberhart Seeks Further Dominion Grant
In Edmonton on December 26 Premier Aberhart indicated the Alberta government may soon receive another 1,000,000 appropriation from the Dominion to augment the 3,250,000 already from Ottawa. Since coming to power in September, Alberta faces 5,090,000 in obligations due January 15, on a 20 year issue.
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Ottawa
Kingsford Smith Believed His Number Up
Liberty Magazine prints the last message of Charles Kingsford Smith, the Australian air ace, who reflects on luck and fate before his fatal flight toward Australia. Despite official reports that his number was up after a storm over the Bay of Bengal, many recall his wartime rescues and near escapes, leaving open the possibility he may still be alive.
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Liberty
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Alberta court weighs cattle pasture dispute and damages
Court considers claim of $389 balance under agreement dated August 417 1938. Plaintiff alleges defendants failed to carry out terms leasing pasture for 1500 head from November to April, seeking loss of $475 plus set off against other damages and the stated breach of contract.
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Blantiet
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Ptheremeres Andino
Labhityey
Fragmented Paris dispatch hints at looming peril
A damaged snippet from a Paris report describes ongoing tense conditions and a sense of impending danger amid a global power struggle. The fragment references continued conflict factors and a strained international outlook.
Bitterly Cold Weather Hits the Northwest and Midwest
Bitterly cold air from the northwest grips Chicago and nearby regions with temperatures plunging to 24 below at Crookston Minnesota and 22 below at Devil's Lake North Dakota. Five deaths linked to icy highways occur in the Indianapolis area as authorities warn of dangerous travel conditions.
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Devil’s Lake
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Indianapolis
GUNMEN FLEE ACROSS MONTANA BORDER IN SHOOTING
Guns blazed along the Canadian border as frontier officers in Montana cornered two men who looted Shelby stores and fled in a stolen automobile. One gunman was killed, a deputy sheriff was critically wounded, another badly hurt, and a third man escaped during the running fight. Roads to the border were quickly manned by officers and posse-men.
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Shelby
Bunman
Wharnet
Border
Unclear draft mentions relief grants for municipalities
Fragmentary text references federal relief for municipalities and pro rata distribution. Mentions premier and new relief funds, with cryptic notes on amounts and availability.
Regina Riot Inquiry Witness Describes Nighttime Events
Regina lawyer and former Saskatchewan attorney general Col Cross testified at the riot inquiry after midnight, recalling a memorandum and the riot actions earlier that day. He described windows, debris, and police firing revolvers at Scarth Street, affecting civilians nearby.
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