Heroic Rescue Of Crew On Sinking Vessel In Tempest
In mid Atlantic a violent storm tests crews as the Italian steamship Roma rescues twenty six survivors from the 1700 ton barque Guarneri. The Roma selects thirteen volunteers to reach the stricken vessel through fog and rough seas, saving the entire crew after three arduous attempts.
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Genoa
Italy
Roma
mid-Atlantic
Rio Janeiro
Wirfield
Guarneri
Desposito
French schooner Arsene J. captured by US seeks refuge in Mexico
The French schooner Arsene J. with a British captain, captured by the United States, escaped with two U S prohibition officers and took refuge at Puerta Mexico. Jean Perler French Minister in Mexico said negations were conducted and four governments were involved in the gum runner affair. The British captain arrived and conferred with Perler, highlighting the international interest.
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Mexico City
Arsene J
United States
Puerta
Mexico
Jean Perler
Celes
Paris
Bank Robbery Strikes Buffalo City Bank. Safe Stolen
Bandits entered Buffalo State Bank in Buffalo City Independence Kan last night stole the safe and its contents about 4000 dollars in cash bonds and papers were missing. Skids were used to load the safe into a waiting truck and the robbers fled.
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Independence
Kan
Buffalo
Kangau
Here
Buffalo State Bank
Radio Marvels Discovered In Temple Texas
Buford Young, once a radio fan, found a so called potent device in Temple that could pick up neighborhood conversations within a half mile. He dismantled the mis-wound radio receiving set fearing arrest and said he could rebuild it, a claim noted by Temple newspaper men.
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Snve
Temple
Texas
Buford Young
Young
Whole family immigration policy urged by CN railways
Winnipeg news reports Dr W J Black of the Canadian National Railways announcing a 1927 shift to settle whole agricultural families in Canada rather than individual migrants. He says family farms improve success and notes Britain and Europe as source regions while praising the current year and predicting a busier next year.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Colonization ‘and ‘Agricultural Department
Canadian National Railways
W. J. Black
Gn.r
Montreal
Sone
Great Britain
Dr Black
Hoover's canal schemes spark national interest and debate
Secretary Hoover promotes a bold waterway plan with a St. Lawrence sea passage, Atlantic coast canals, and Gulf coast routes along with a Tennessee Cumberland power project. Proposals include toll free Capa Cod upgrade, a 14 foot Atlantic canal, and a potential St. Lawrence dam agreement with Canada shaping approval.
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United States
Hoover
St. Lawrence
Canada
New York State
Buffalo
Albany
Atlantia Cdast
Pittsburg
Kansas
Capa, Cod
Atlantic
Delaware River
Florida
Gulf
Mississippi
Rio Grande River
Tennessee
Cumberland
Weather outlook and a Montreal death notice
The West remains mild with hints of a northward cold wave. Alberta trends show mild today and colder tonight or Wednesday with possible local snow. Lieut. Col. C. E. A. Paterson, aged 81, died at Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal after a fall on November 30.
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Winnipeg
Alberta
Royal Victoria _Hospital
Montreal
Ottawa considers loans for settlers on Crown Lands
Ottawa reports that legislation to aid Cross Lands settlers may reappear in Parliament this session. Hon. Robert Forke declines to confirm details while noting past opposition to a ten year five per cent loan scheme offering $1000 to citizens and $500 to aliens for improvements near railways.
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Ottawa
Can
Cross Lands
Robert Forke
Jmany
Hever
House of Commons
Canada
Charles Stewart
Controversy Over Police Dept Probed at Council Meeting
At a Council session Alderman Morrison pressed the Police Committee for a year report noting past campaign criticisms. Mayor Bullivant defended the lack of routine special reports, saying other departments were not required to issue such updates. Morrison argued for accountability as the year ends, while Bullivant cited improvements. Continued on Page 6.
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Police Dept
Ald. Morrison
Bullivant
Ald
Morrison
Simpson
Aid
Santa Claus Visits Rotary Club by Proxy
Santa Claus attended the Rotary Club 100 percent meeting yesterday noon in a festive, well prepared setting led by host Bill Conrad. The event showcased a colorful Christmas tree and simple decorations, with gifts and a light touch of holiday joy for both kids and adults, as plans continued for the season.
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Santa Claus
Rotary Club
Bill Conrad
Wheat Market Closes Strong Amid Buying Demand
Winnipeg reports a sharp advance across grains with rye leading gains. Wheat futures finish 2 1 4 to 2 6 8 cents higher with December 1.33 3 8, May 1.36 3 4, July 1.30 2 8. Local and Chicago buying supports prices while export demand remains small. Oats barley and flax rise as pools sell and longs take profits. Cash trade remains fair.
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Winnipeg
Chicago
Vancouver
Hertzog Addresses Imperial Conference Impact on South Africa
Pretoria December 21 Premier J B M Hertzog received a spectacular 4000-strong welcome on his return from England. He said the Imperial Conference made national will supreme in the Dominion and granted national freedom equal to Great Britain, while denying any super authority within the empire. He urged unity within the Commonwealth and declared South Africa’s liberty and independence beyond party politics, with future welfare tied to shared British nations.
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Pretoria
South Africa
J. B. M. Hertzog
England
Great Britain
British Commonwealth of Nations
Imperial Conference
Hertzog
Commonwealth of ‘Free
United Church of Canada to Run Confederation Tour
Toronto announces a 21 day New Outlook Confed Special to mark the sixtieth anniversary of Confederation. Dr W Fallis directs a nearly eight thousand mile tour across Canada by rail steamship and motor with stops in provincial cities and Banff starting June 25 from Toronto. Western churches and service clubs offer hospitality and sightseeing facilities.
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Toronto
United Church of Canada
Canada
New Outlook
W. Fallis
Dominion
Banff
Fallis
Outlook Confederation
Charottetown Fire Destroys Major Businesses in Queens Street
A severe fire in Charlottetown destroyed the entire row of buildings on Queens Street between Dorchester and Kings. Two exporting firms Dillon and Spilet, Conrad and Co, McPherson Grocery, Morley Printing, and others were gutted. Five residents escaped with little more than clothing as firemen and volunteers battled the blaze. damage total unknown.
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Charlottetown
P. E.L
Cantonese Forces Move Up Yangtse River to Ichang
London reports from China that Gen Yang Sen concentrates troops at the Ichang end of the Yangtse to defend the city from advancing Cantonese forces moving up the river from Shashi.
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London
China
Yang Sen
Ichang
Yangtse
Shahi
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