Burma Natives Start an Orgy Of Looting
In Rangoon Burma on December 24 five hundred armed natives looted a Tharwaddy district village after killing a village official and driving back police. The unrest spread with a police detachment forced to retreat as ammunition ran out. Five police injured one native killed seven deaths in two days. reinforcements were dispatched from Rangoon amid tax protest over poor rice trade.
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Rangoon
Burma
Upper Burma
Tharwaddy
Are Communists Using Films In Rouyn Theatre
In Rouyn Quebec two films shown by the Ukrainian Society were seized and sent to Quebec for examination. Authorities allege the entertainment masks communist propaganda and were approved by the Provincial Board of Censors under misrepresentation. Presenter Romanoff is in custody with remand until the police court session next month as the Attorney General reviews the case.
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Rouyn, Que
Ukranian Society
Quebec
Provincial Board of Censors
Romanoff
Montreal Taxi Driver Shot Three Times
Montreal Quebec December 24 Leon Pettigrew a 33 year old taxi driver was shot three times by a man who hired his cab this morning Pettigrew was wounded in the abdomen shoulder and leg and was reported in critical condition at the hospital.
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Montreal
Que
Leon Pettigrew
Pettigrew
Manitoba government completes purchase of Brancon plant
The Manitoba government has completed negotiations for the purchase of the Canada ns and Power Company plant at Brancon Manitoba. Government officials announced the deal on December 24 outlining terms and the transfer of ownership to state control.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canadans and Power Company
Brancon
Man
Montreal Man Confesses to Slaying Friend in Home Vanishing Spree
Grievously wounded Maxime Ethier lies in hospital as police report his confession to killing Louis Levesque, who was found dead in a cupboard with four bullet wounds. The men were discovered after a struggle in Ethier’s residence, with signs of drinking noted at the scene.
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Montreal
Maxime Ethier
Louis Levesque
Ethier
Levesque
Liberal Norman McLeod Wins Estevan By Election
In Estevan Saskatchewan Liberal Norman McLeod wins by five votes over Conservative David McKnight in a record turnout by election. McLeod 2708 McKnight 2498. Liberals hold Estevan as Legislature stands 28 Liberal 24 Conservative 6 Independent 5 Progressive. A recount is likely.
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Estevan
Saskatchewan
Norman McLeod
David McKnight
Anderson
McLeod
McKnight
Christmas Hymn of Peace and Good Will Across Faiths
A festive meditation from the Holy Trinity Vicarage on the Christmas message of peace to men of good will. It recalls the shepherds and angels, the manger, and the Word made flesh urging worship of Jesus and unity in praise.
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Prince of Peace
Christuas
God
Jesus
Ile
Bethlehem
Earth
Heaven
Christ
Royalty’s Quiet Christmas at Sandringham Estate
The King and Queen spend Christmas at Sandringham House in Norfolk with Prince of Wales Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose. Duke of Gloucester is away at sea returning from Abyssinia. They share a simple family celebration after dinner and give out shillings to servants and tenants from the grand Christmas tree.
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Sandringham
Eng
Sandringham House
Norfolk
Buckingham Palace
Prince of Wales
Elizabeth
Duke
Duchess of York
Margaret Rose
Duke of Gloucester
High Seas
Abyssinia
Clearing house weekly receipts show gains and year comparison
This week returns total $257,115 with last week at $407,306 and this week last year at $366,961. The figures illustrate monthly revenue flow and year over year variance.
Funeral notice for Bro. C. W. Twaites
All members are requested to attend the funeral at the Lodge Rooms by 1 45 p m Friday. Members with cars are asked to bring them to transport attendees.
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Bro. C. W
Hindu Moslem Dispute Clouds Indian Round Table
London December 24 Hindu Muslim dispute clouds the Indian Round-Table Conference Christmas comes with talks still unresolved after six weeks of negotiation. The core issue is electorates with Muslims pushing separate electorates and Hindus seeking joint electorates with minority seats. Premier Ramsay MacDonald remains at Chequers consulting experts to monitor the situation.
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London
George Hambleton
Ity
India
Ramsay MacDonald
Loselemouth
Chequers
Re Avill
Meighen Rumored to Reenter Politics in By-Election
Toronto reports rumors that Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen may contest East Hamilton in a by election with a possible Finance portfolio if elected. Winnipeg dispatch notes persistent speculation of Meighen joining Bennett's cabinet, though no official overtures have been made.
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Toronto
Arthur Meighen
Politcs
East
Hamilton
Meighen
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba Free Press
Bennett
Hamilton Hall
Meéichett
Oil Barge Explosion Destroys Stockton Docks
A Union Oil Company barge exploded during loading in the Stockton channel last night, spraying docks with flaming gasoline and igniting fires causing about 200000 dollars in damage. No injuries were reported as 155000 barrels of gasoline were being pumped aboard when the pump line locked and the motor short circuited.
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Stockton
Cal
Union Oil Company
Skaters Invited To Aberdeen Street Rink
Aberdeen street rink opens to the public on Christmas night at 8 00 p m for skating with a bonfire to add comfort. No charge will be made.
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Aberdeen Street
No Recurrence of Poison Fog in Brussels Report
Officials say there has been no repeat of the poison fog incident. A worker’s death at Tilleur was caused by accidental gas inhalation during repair work. Despite this, low area residents still fear renewed deaths amid unverified rumors.
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Brussels
Tilleur
Turks' Revolt Fails Near Smyrna. Several Dead and Wounded
In Menanmen near Smyrna six Turkish rebels attempted an uprising. The youth informer was harmed as were two gendarmes with fatal injuries. Four civilians wounded. Three rebels died and one was captured.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Menanmen
Smyrna
Soe
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