Montreal Airmen Cannon Lizotte Die In Flight Crash
Montreal reports confirm pilots W H Cannon and Leonce Lizotte were killed in a crash while flying from St Felicien to Lake Chibougemau. A relief plane and rescue parties were organized. search efforts extended across Roberval and inland routes amid a snowstorm.
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Montreal
W. H. Cannon
Leonce Lizotte
Cras
Caf
Ialians
Robeval
Quibhec
Bieau
St. Feficien
Chibou
Lizotte
Roberval
Alva
Captain Boyd Eyes Nonstop Flight Across Canada
Captain Errol Boyd, famed for an Atlantic crossing, outlines plans for a 250 mph nonstop flight across Canada next spring. He envisions Vancouver to Saint John in one jump, with Montreal and Quebec City as milestones, aiming to spur regular Dominion air routes and diesel engine use in future aircraft.
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New York
Canada
Atlantic
J. Errol Boyd
Newfoundland
England
Boyd
Pacific
Columbia
Harry Connor
United States
J. A.brien
Giuseppe BeHanca
Heis
Kane
Dominion
Cortinent
Europe
Montreal
1St. Hubert
Vancouver
Nelson
Fernie
British Columbia
Alberta
Nethbridge
Medicine Hat
Saskatchewan
Swift Current
Moose Jaw
Regina
Brandon
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Ontario
Sudbury
North Bay
Ottaw
Quebec
Quebec City
St. John
Winnineg
Saint John
Frank Hawks
Los Angeles
Quake Hits Argentine Town Killing Dozens
An Argentine earthquake devastated La Pema in the Andean region. Thirty three dead and ten injured were counted as relief teams arrived Christmas Day after a 24 hour march. Surviving residents camped amid debris while new fissures spilled hot water and smoke from surrounding mountains.
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Lafia
Argentina
Associated Press
la Pema
Lille
Victor Erickson Found Alive After Month Missing
Badmonton Alberta December 26 Victor Erickson, long missing from his trap line, is alive and safe. Initial fears of more victims in the remote Bitsche Fort Laird area were dispelled when the Alberta Provincial Police received word of his safety after his dog team returned to Lake Bitscho post.
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Badmonton
Victor Erickson
Bitsche
Fort Laird
Alert
Alberta
Erickson
A.P.P
Lake Bitscho
Four Men Escape Jail Break Nabbed in Amherstburg
The final fugitive from the Sandwich County jail escape on Christmas morning, Willard Mellish of Monroe Michigan, was captured by Provincial Police in Amherstburg while awaiting transport to the United States for trial on conspiracy to kidnap charges.
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Windsor
Ont
Sandwich County
Amherstburg
United States
Willard Mellish
Monroe
Mich
Bomb Explodes at New Delhi Station Wounding Several
In New Delhi a bomb exploded in the Central station near the elevator between the station and the restaurant. One person was killed and two others were wounded when a suitcase found in the second class waiting room discharged. The elevator boy lost both arms and two baggage handlers were injured. Police detained a man found in the waiting room and placed guards at the station.
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New Delhi
India
Associated Press
Delhi Central
Coastguard Seizes British Schooner With Liquor Cargo
New London December 26 The British schooner Audrey B captured off Montauk Point after Coast Guard patrol fired shells into her stern. She carried 2800 sacks of liquor and was towed to New York with nine crew members aboard.
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New London
Genn
Aarey B
New York
Fort Pond’ Bay
Montauk Point
Coast Guard
Audrey B
Fort,Pond
Bay Rina
Alexander C. Cornell
Fort Bay
Premier Bennett plans aid for prairie farmers
Ottawa expects Premier R E Bennett to reveal on December 30 in Regina the Dominion government plan to assist farmers. Details are secret but reports say measures will aid those in need with seed and other support while protecting banks to prevent grain distress. No guaranteed price or bonus is expected, but help targets farmers hardest hit by low prices and poor crops.
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Ottawa
All
Canada
Regina
R. E. Bennett
Dominion
Prairies
Plaas
Bac
Smallpox Outbreak Closes Barons Alberta Town
Edmonton reports Barons on the Calgary Lethbridge line has closed due to a smallpox outbreak. Ten cases confirmed. churches and schools shut. public gatherings banned. vaccinations underway under Deputy Health Minister Dr. M. R. Bow. Outbreak linked to an infected visitor from Penticton, B C.
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Edmonton
Barons
Calgary-Lethbridge
M. R. Bow
Department of Health
Dr. Bow
Penticton
B.C
Calgary Christmas Day shooting ends in self harm
In Calgary on Christmas Day Mies Maud Law aged 25 and Fred Baldwin 27 were wounded after Baldwin allegedly fired on Law then turned the automatic on himself. Eye witness Violet McWilliams, Miss Law's half sister, saw the attack as both were in a suite at 14061 Kensington Road. Both victims were taken to General Hospital in Bell’s ambulance with Law suffering gunshot wounds to the left arm and torso while Baldwin was sedated from head wounds. Police found a Browning 32 calibre and three shots fired.
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Calgary
Mies Maud Law
Fred Baldwin
kKieneral
Kensington Road
Baldwin
Miss Lew
Misa Violet McWilliams
Miss Law
Miss McWilliams
Leckie
General Hospital
Bell
Belwin
Judgment in Action Medalta Potteries vs City of Medicine Hat
Judgment by Mr Justice Walsh on an agreement between Medalta Potteries and the City of Medicine Hat. It covers gas supply terms from 1917 to 1930 including drilling a gas well and connecting to the city main, with payments of $100 monthly and gas usage rights. Time is stated as essential. the contract hinges on delivering gas by March 14 1930.
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Justice Walsh
Medalta Potteries Ltd
City of
Medicine Hat
Medalta Stoneware Limited
Fortevor
Priests and Nuns Released By Reds in Peiping
The apostolic delegation reported that four foreign priests and five nuns captured by Chinese Communists in October have been released. Earlier, Italian Bishop Monsignor Mignani, six priests and ten nuns were said to be in Reds hands, with the Bishop and one priest later freed for ransom arrangements.
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Peiping
China
Monsigtor Mignani
Burma unrest grows as tax riots kill locals and ranger
In Rangoon Burma on December 26 British troops with machine guns moved into Thorawaddy district about 65 miles north after more than four score were killed in tax resistance rioting over two days. The murder of forest ranger H W M Fields Clark near his Wevar village is blamed on rebels who killed four police and wounded several as they avoided capture in the wild terrain.
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New York
N.Y
Philadelphia
Rangoon
Burma
Thorawaddy
Here
H. W. M. Fields Clark
Weva
Death toll from holiday accidents tops two hundred
Christmas tragedies across the United States claim 200 or more lives as fires drownings hunting mishaps poison liquor and car crashes kill people coast to coast. The Middle West reports about 60 percent of fatalities with incidents in Whiting Indiana a rooming house fire leaving seven dead.
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New York
Associated Press
United States
Middle West
Whiting
Ind
South
California
Missouri
New CN Railways Board Announced by Minister Manion
Hon R J Manion announces reorganization of the Canadian National Railways board. Retained were St Henry Thornton and Gerard Ruel. new members include M Kennedy, John Palmer, James Cumming, George Henderson, Lucien Morau, K Morrow, Gordon Horry, and others from Montreal, Toronto, and Winnipeg. Several former directors resign. Government aims to include provincial representation in future sessions.
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Ottawa
R J.manion
Canadian National Railways
St. Henry Thornton
Gerard ‘Ruel
K.C
Montreal
W. I. Smart
Tom Moore
Canadian Trade and Labour Congress
Dominion
M.kennedy
Breadabane
P.W
John D. Palmer
Hartt Boot and Snoe,Co
N. B. Hydro Commission
Fredericton
N.B
Jas. J.cumming
J. W. Cum Wing Manufacturing Co.,Ltd
New Glasgow
George Henderad
Pernicent
Randram Henderson Ltd
Kent Pacific White Lead Co
Review Publshing Company
Ltd
Halifax
Dathorisle
J. Edouard Labelie
Corporation of Seminary of
Hiran Walker, Ltd
American Linseed Co
Trust and Guarantee
Clidated Baketies
Candan, Ltd
Wilail Ltd
Federal Firat Insurated Co
Ogilvie Millling
Toronto
Gordon Horry
Bon of
English E Lectric ‘Co
Algoma Steel “Corporation
Lake Superior Corporaon
Nationg
Rayal of
Canada
J. Fyfe
Algo
Kin Hubbard Dies Noted Humorist of Abe Martin Fame
Indianapolis Dec 26 Kin Hubbard humorist and creator of Abe Martin died suddenly early today. Death was attributed to heart disease. Hubbard, born in Bellefontaine Ohio, came to the city as a young man and entered newspaper work.
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Kim Siups&rd
Indianapolis
Ind
Kin Hubbard
Abe Martin
Mr. Hubbard
Bellefontaine
Ohio
Boston Struck by Auto and Gunmen in Police Action
A fragmented Boston report notes seven years more of danger as auto and gunmen contribute to high street unrest. The Coven tee on street and high ported yesterday. Police arrests and heavy criminal activity are highlighted with injuries and estate concerns.
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Boston
Boste
Coventee
Poliite
Estates Age
Iigjtiks
Esgipe
Fragmentary notes on sailors and crops in unclear text
Incoherent OCR fragment references rescuers and vessels, Sausalito context, Winnipeg and Francisco mentions, and scattered figures about oats flax and grains. The readable content is insufficient to determine a clear event or date.
Lighthouse keeper mystery boat found near Burton Island
In Winnipeg on December 26 authorities report the 18 foot boat linked to Thor Darson, keeper on Georges Island, Lake Winnipeg, and his assistant Franklin Johnson, missing since early October, has been located off Burton Island. Fishermen found the overturned craft and alerted authorities.
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Winnipeg
Thordarson
Heenans Condition Updates After Hospital Meeting
Fragmentary copy notes a hospital event with a brief reference to Heenan’s condition and a Christmas return plan. Details are incomplete and sourcing is unclear.
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Ubual
Chiipouganiau
Lizette
St. Felicien
Grant
Chibcugamau
Ashuapmouchouan
Rouue
John Bonard
Fortey
McLeod Falls
Peribonka River
Bonard
Bill Cannon
Nowe
Errol Boyd
Old Columbia
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Prem. Bennett
City of Med. Hat
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Tharawoddy
Richi
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Dee
Otawa
Tion
Wnat
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