Orientals Suspected of Being Smuggled Crash Near Border
A. F. Paulson, Seattle pilot, and three Chinese passengers detained by customs after a Sumas Prairie crash near the U S border. Vancouver men Sam Peterson and Val Rondre, said to be en route to Chilliwack, also held as police follow leads from immigration authorities.
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Coquitlam
B.C
A. F. Paulson
Seattle
Customs and Immigration
Sumas Prairie
Vancouver
Sam Peterson
Val Rondre
Chilliwack
Peterson
Paulson
Mission
Bondrette
Ninth Dign Department
Planie
Canada
Edward Sam
Chicago
Sam
Vatican honors Alfred Turquetil as Apostolic Vicar of Canada
Rt Rev Alfred Turquetil, Prefect of Hudson Way, is named Apostolic Vicar with powers of a bishop by the Vatican. A Normandy native born 1876 and ordained 1899, he oversees Hudson Bay region including Churchill and Chesterfield Inlet plus Baffin Island, with headquarters in Churchill.
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Vatican City
A. Turquetil
Hudson Way
Apo
Ebay
Montreal
Mgr
Alfred Turquetil
Vatican
Canada
Normandy
France
Eskimos
Figindoor Lake
Chestereld
Churchill
Hudson Bay Region
Chesterfield Inlet
Baffin Island
Reparations Report to Be Signed Before Midnight
Basle Switzerland December 23 The Young Plan advisory committee held a plenary session at 8:30 p m and announced the German reparations payment report would be signed before midnight by the committee.
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Basle
Switzerland
Associated Press
Young Plan Advisory Committee
Turkish Boat Sinks in Black Sea Storm
Ten people on a Turkish passenger boat were drowned when a heavy blizzard struck the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. The vessel, carrying passengers to Istanbul from Black Sea ports, keeled over and sank. a Greek ship grounded near Smyrna but may be saved.
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Istanbul
Associated Press
Black Sea
Sea of
Marmara
P Assengers
Smyrna
British Veterans Get Very Pleasant Pensions Surprise
About 200 Canadian ex servicemen in London received a Christmas surprise with restoration of their disability pensions. The 1920 regulations allowed commuting up to 10 percent with grants up to 600 dollars, and after a new medical examination some men received arrears drafts up to 1500 dollars and a reinstated pension. Several had sought public assistance prior.
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London
Japanese Expansions Hit Chinese Bandits in Manchuria
Three expeditions went into operation southwest of Mukden in South Manchuria attacking several thousand Chinese bandits between the South Manchurian Railway trunk line and the Liao River. The action widens Japan's campaign in the region as a major mobilization proceeds.
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Mukden
Manchuria
Associated Press
Japan
Ory
South Manchuria
South Manchurian
Liao River
Alberta Coal Exports Boom Could Reach One Million Tons
Edmonton dispatch reports that cutting the freight rate from 6.75 to 5 dollars per ton could enable Alberta coal to reach Ontario buyers, potentially selling up to a million tons. Coal Sellers, Ltd chief C.G. Sheldon cites dealer surveys across Ontario showing demand if Alberta coal sold two dollars cheaper, with current Ontario track prices around 10.75 dollars per ton and coke prices from 11 to 12.50.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Ontario
Province
C.G. Sheldon
Haat
Beto
Ne Glime
Consumers’ & Si
Tastan
Sheldon
Mr. Sheldod
Christmas Cheer Fund Poem Urges Small Gifts to Help Others
A verse urges readers to contribute to the Christmas Cheer fund using small offerings like a widow’s mite. It contrasts fifteen cents with millionaire gifts, asks if readers give enough daily, and ends with well wishes for a Happy New Year from J. F. Terry.
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Bethlehem
Verdict Reaches Murder Finding in Larsen Death
A jury under Coroner Arthur M. Day found Henry C. Larsen died from various injuries including gunshot wounds to chest and back. The deaths occurred in Alta on December 22 and the perpetrators remain unknown.
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Consort
Alta
Arthur M. Day
Henry C. Larsen
Monarchs Host Calgary Hawks Friday Christmas Exhibition
The Monarchs meet the Calgary Hawks in an arena exhibition on Friday at 3 p.m. The Hawks come off strong play with a sharpened lineup, aiming to challenge the Monarchs in a potential championship run. Montreal? N/a.
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Monarchs
Calgary Hawks
iHawks
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
Hombly Couple Sentenced for Child Cruelty in Four-Year Case
Mrs. and Mrs. Harry N Riley were sentenced to two years in prison and fined 250 dollars for cruelty to 12 year old Edith Riley. Judge F D Letts called the penalty maximum after recounting testimony that the child was kept in a dark closet for four years and subjected to mistreatment.
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Washington
Harry N
Riley
Edith
F. D. Letts
Wild Women Arrested in Coalhurst Unlawful Assembly Case
In Coalhurst suburb, several young women were arraigned in Lethbridge court on unlawful assembly after attempting to extract coal from a mine dump despite Robert Adams Jr. holding exclusive rights. They attacked Adams, pulling hair, yanking his tie, and kicking him before police transported them to Lethbridge jail.
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Lethbridge
Coalhurst
Robert Adams, Jr
Adams
Grain inspections Winnipeg December report totals
Grain inspection figures for Winnipeg show this year's wheat 290, oats contract 143, oats 29 50, barley 10 21, flax 5 4, rye 7 11, others nil. Separate item reports Earl Thayer, a 6B year old Oklahoma train robber, captured after escaping Leavenworth and returned to prison.
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Winnipeg
Earl . Thayer
Oklahoma
Leavenworth
Irrigation spending and ambitious schemes in Alberta and nearby regions
Over thirty years millions have been poured into irrigation schemes in Southern Alberta and nearby areas. Government and private investors funded projects to transform arid lands into fertile gardens, aiming to feed populations and build an empire. Many programs faced failures and limited success, with some areas seeing modest crop gains while others stagnated. The continued push for tariff help and investment remained debated as prospects for large scale irrigation evolved.
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Alberta
Cormuany
Railways face resistance to 10 percent wage cut plan
Canadian National and Canadian Pacific officials offer a 16 percent refund for November pay to running trades if a 10 percent cut begins December 1. The chairmen, unions, and a conciliation board favor opposing cuts, with ballots seeming likely though no decision has been made.
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Montreal
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific Railways
Phe Nhaoirman
Arcina
AMG Vaigalalaves
VLA Guvilod
James Murdock
United
Murdock
Labor Department
Ottawa
Calgary Hay Barn Fire Destroys Alberta Stock Yards
Fire in Calgary's East End destroyed hay barns at the Alberta Stock Yards, causing about 12500 dollars in damage and threatening surrounding property. The blaze, discovered early Tuesday evening, engulfed half a block near Twenty First Avenue and Eleventh Street East, with walls a sheet of flames and most buildings a total loss.
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Calgary
Alberta
Twentyfirst Avenue
Eleventh Street
Brains Deemed Poor Quality in Bridge Study
New York University philosopher Charles Gray Shaw criticizes bridge as a game that weakens natural emotion and distracts players from real life. He notes bridge may require brains but argues the mental effort gained is not worth the loss of worldly participation.
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New York
Charles Gray Shaw
New York University
Bank control and unemployment debate in Calgary meeting
In Legion Memorial Hall Calgary on December 22 E J Garland M P attacked the banks power to print currency and shape world economy. He argued unemployment is inevitable amid industrial progress and warned that financiers dominate a system that harms workers and delays prosperity.
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Calgary
E. J. ‘Gara
Eskign
Amd
Banka
Hann
Garland
Canada
Finance Board
Dominions
T Garland
Gériard
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Xmas Cheer Fund
J. F. Terry
Operatic Society
Masonic Ree Eee Beny and Sonreet
L.A. A
Montreal Bank Ptatts Kiwanis Club
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Knights of Columbus
Cecil Hotel
Crystal Rink
Sun
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Riverside Bakery
Safeway
City Cafe
Order of Eastern Star
Rotary Club Ae
Freidman’s Grocery & Poultry
Catholic Women’s League
A. C. Hawthorne and Son, Ltd
Distributors Ltd
Mayor Bullivant
Women’s Conservative Association
Wee
Cypress Club Crystal Park
Cpi't
SuniQec
Natire Savage
Eyef
Candy Crysta Dairy
Ogilvie Flour Mill
Tail’s Limited Med
Hat Baking Co
Mah Hing Garden Co
Boyd
Reidene
Martyn Oliver
Tai Kong Ea
Canada Land and Irrigation. Co
Post Office
E. N. Dawson Canadian Legion
Taylor
Lode Ae
U. G. ‘Allan
Enid
Brighton
Malcolm Campbell
John Prestige
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Hombly
Bert Winkler
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Jamaica
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