Prince George aground near Anyox. crew and passengers safe
The Canadian National liner Prince George struck Vadio Rock four miles from Anyox harbor in British Columbia. Lifeboats were used as holds flooded. 60 crew and about a dozen passengers endured a calm, 15 degree night before being rescued and later re floated to Anyox. Salvage expected in smooth waters.
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Weather Watch Confounds The Weather Man In Hat Zone
Meteorological figures show a dramatic cold snap and rapid warm up in Medicine Hat over 48 hours. A 10 below zero start rose to 44 above, with winds up to 54 mph and barometer swings then a sudden drop to near 10 below again. The sequence ends as winds veer east and temperatures plunge, underscoring erratic conditions.
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Hat
C. Pickering
Berlin church crisis erupts as evangelical leaders challenge Reichsbishop
An ultimatum from a Protestant church body sparks rebellion among evangelical youth leaders and clergy against Archbishop Ludwig Mueller. They demand reform to restore faith-based direction, threatening to expose loss of confidence if changes do not come by a set date. The clash ties into broader clashes over Nazi influence in church leadership and biblical edits.
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Berlin
Réichbis Muellc
Tolay
Baron von Schirach
Baldur von Schirach
Germany
Ludwig Mueller
Pastors
Reichsbishop
Friedrich von Bodelschwingh
Martin Niemueller
Mueller
Federal Interior Ministry
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Baria
Wuerttemberg
Baden
Hessen
Medico Inquiry Opens in Ontario Death Case
In Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Mayor James Lyons and Ervaj Running testified at a probe into medical relief care after Mrs. Robert Running died. Running alleges six physicians were called late or did not attend before her death, and he described remarks by a doctor upon arrival. The inquiry, led by Judge Irred Stone, examined professional conduct and medical society standards.
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Ont
James Lyons
Ervaj Running
Irred Stone
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Ulsyd
Running
Sinclair
Tomorow
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Lieve
Ravelt
Cuban Riots Shake Havana Over Platt Amendment
Three trains bringing government supporters to a remonstration were wrecked by unidentified persons. At least two people died and several were injured as a wild outbreak of shooting erupted on the eve of a major demonstration against the Platt amendment, triggering the mayor’s resignation.
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Havana
Uniden‘iti d
Cuba
Nighttime visitors in city identified as white winged juncos
Inquiries point to a large number of birds heard at night in various parts of the city. Miss Goudie confirms the visitors are white winged juncos, larger than a sparrow with yellow beaks and a white tail-feather bar. Their origin is south of the 49th parallel to Colorado and they are seldom seen by day.
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Miss Goudie
Canada
49Th Parallel
Colorado
Hard on Cattle as Chinook Frost Grips Prairie
The range is left dangerous for stock after yesterday's chinook and a sharp night frost coated the prairie with glare ice. Cattle cannot reach grazing and footing is treacherous, posing a real menace.
Notable deaths and political expulsions dated December 21
Ted Sloan dies after long liver illness in Los Angeles. Samuel Insull Sr is ordered to leave Greece by January 31. Eoin O Duffy released from prison in Dublin after habeas corpus ruling. In England, seven lives lost in fogbound collision as the Castor sinks with rescue of captain and five crew members.
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Athens
Samuel Insull
Greece
Dublin
Eoin O'Duffy
United Ireland Party
Severe prairie storm paralyzes railways and flood threats
The prairie belt faced its stiffest storm of the season with sub zero temperatures and heavy snow. A 15 foot tidal surge pushed waters on the Fraser river flooding Vancouver outskirts. Landslide near Blake BC blocked CPR tracks while repairs and clearing crews battled wreckage and communication outages across Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta.
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Owuay
Prairie Farm
Prairies
Jdmorston
Calgary
Moose
Bulgar defendent in Reichstag fire trial seen not guilty
A source, long proven accurate, says the Bulgarian defendant in the Reichstag fire trial will be found not guilty in the court verdict to be proclaimed Saturday. The defendant and two others face cases punishable by death.
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Berlin
Dickens Dies at 85 Son of Charles Dickens Passes Away
Sir Henry Dickens aged 85 son of the novelist Charles Dickens died today from injuries suffered several days earlier when struck by a motorcycle on the Chelsea Embankment. His death ends a direct link to the author’s famous characters and works.
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London
Sir Henry Dickens
Charles Dickens
Chelsea Embankment
Sir Henry
Oliver Twist
Pickwick
Dickens
Espionage Ring Traced To Germany Says Paris Police
Paris authorities say a network of about forty spies involved in a case centered on a naturalized Canadian and his wife with ten arrests. Investigators believe documents with French military secrets may have left the country and point to Berlin as a source. Benjamin Bercowit, a Canadian by naturalization, is named as a possible tool used by the true leaders who escaped.
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Paris
Germany
France
Berlin
Benjamin Bercowit
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Dense English Fog Paralyzes Transport Across Regions
British bog fog grips England and Wales on December 20 causing near stoppage of traffic in the Midlands and north while Hull warns streetcars and traffic. Three killed in collisions and Manchester reports numerous accidents with over twenty injured. Liverpool shipping hampered and two steamers grounded in the Channel with one later freed. Air traffic paralyzed.
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London
England
Wales
Midlands
Hull
Manchester
Liverpool
Briel's Channel
Stores Will Open Tonight for Christmas Shopping
Stores will be open tonight Friday and Saturday nights in nine blocks for Christmas shopping.
Cattlemen Face Export Limits as Ottawa Restricts Shipments
Calgary reports that Canada will cap live cattle exports to Great Britain for the first quarter of 1934, mirroring 1933 levels. About 7,827 head were shipped in early 1933, with a dozen freighters ready to move cattle, risking market stability and producer prices across western Alberta amid broader trade tensions.
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BE. W. Brunsden
Ottawa
London
Great Britain
Alberta
British Isles
Canada
British Ports
Seattle
Tovash-Canada
Acseagon
Britain
Argentina
Tilbury
Indus Ag
Monarchs Face Calgary Black Hawks On Christmas Day
The Monarchs meet the Calgary Black Hawks in an exhibition at local ice on Christmas Day with a 2 p.m. start. It is Monarchs first home appearance this season and, after a strong showing at Lethbridge last Saturday, fans expect a snappy holiday fixture. Admission is 35 cents for adults and 75 cents for children.
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Black Hawks
Calgary
Lethbridge Aast
Bes
Ciilaren
Bailey's Magnificent Resistance In Toronto S Disease
Boston reports Ace Bailey showing gradual improvement after a skull fracture on December 12. Doctors express cautious optimism as Bailey responds to stimuli and takes nourishment orally, marking a prolonged fight for recovery noted as a medical milestone.
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Ace
Bailey
Connie
Smith
Toronto
Maple Leaf Hockey - Star
Cegpis
Donald Munro
Jehart
Nocme
Man
The
Bank Clearings From Clearing House Totals
Bank clearings reported a weekly total of 198 520 dollars, comparing last week to this week and last year. The figures indicate activity levels across the banking sector with year over year context.
Teco store appoints Dennis as manager of new duties
Alberta unemployment dips slightly with 10,830 men registered for work. Calgary reports 4,870 unemployed, Edmonton 4,867, and Lethbridge numbers follow amid hiring trends. Dennis to join McNeill at Cambridge Street residence after year’s start.
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McNeill
Dennis
Cambridge
Alberta
Calgary
Liberals Nominate Calgary Candidate for By election
Calgary liberals by acclamation nominated W. Harry Ross to contest the January 15 by election for the late George H. Webster seat. The brief meeting heard nominating speakers S elwood and Miss Margaret B Brown while T A Hornibrook withdrew after his name was put forward. Some urged acclamation to avoid election costs but the plan was opposed and no action was taken.
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Calgary
W. Harry Ross
George. H. Webster
Nour
Ross
F. S. Selwood
Margaret
C. Campbell McLaurin
T. A. Hornibrook
D. J.oung
J. T. Shaw
K.C
Saskatchewan Forecast Sheds Light on Cold Cloudy Today
A Saskatchewan forecast notes cold conditions and cloudy skies for today with limited sunshine. No precipitation is expected though temperatures remain low across the region.
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Saskatchewan
Dalai Lama Death Sparks Tibetan Power Struggle
News from Peiping reports that after the Dalai Lama’s death a rival Panchan Lama, regarded by some as superior in spiritual authority, seeks to assume rule in Tibet. The Panchan Lama has taken refuge in China and faces ongoing tensions over leadership of the region.
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China
United Press
Tibet
Dalai Lai
Tyler
Dalai
London
Mailhere
Trom Anne Ua Dy
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