Ireland’s New Constitution Tabbed End of Free State Era
Dublin reports the Irish Free State becomes Ireland Eire at midnight with Sinn Fein signaling disapproval by a black flag. Election prospects rise as Fianna Fail holds 67 seats versus 69 for others, possibly naming De Valera as Taoiseach and a presidential contest looms with Alfred Bryen a likely challenger.
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Dublin
C.P
Irish Free State
Eire
Freland
Galie
Sinn Fein
Parnell Square
Belfast
de Valera
Great Britain
Ulster
Ireland
Britain
Saorstat Eireann
Eamon de Valera
Fianna Fail
Lastaly F
Sean O'Kelly
Executive Council
Alfred Bryen
Taoiseach
Fine Gael
W. T. Cosgrave
Bryen
League of Nations
Cial
Celebria
Mane
Iite
Dake Bad
Vienelles
Teruel Situation Sealed By Government Forces
Madrid dispatch reports government troops closing in on the Teruel insurgent garrison that has resisted for a week. Insurgents hoped to use air power to oust government forces now largely in control, except for two thick walled buildings thought to shelter about 3,000 soldiers and an equal number of civilians.
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Madrid
C.P
Teruel
Slayed wife and then suicided in Montreal tragedy
Montreal report of a double tragedy at St Urbain Street where a 30 year old wife was found dead in a hallway after her son returned from work. Police said the husband, aged 69, was found hanged from a transom in an upper room with a blood stained axe nearby. The son testified the couple often quarrelled and the case lacks a clear motive.
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Montreal
Kpotsnv
Seo
St. Urbain Street
James
Rumors Swirl Over New Year Honors List in London
London rumors surround the New Year honors list with publication expected Saturday. Suggested recipients include Earl Baldwin, Winston Churchill, and Lord Tweedsmuir, with Churchill also tied to a cabinet return rumor.
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London
C.P
Earl Baldwin
Winston Churchill
Lord Tweedsmuir
Churchill
Killing Follows Fight In Waleland Area North Alberta
A farm on a Waleland District farm 70 miles northeast of there becomes the scene of a fatal fight. A hired man is found dead with the head severed, the assailant unseen. Police report the body of the farm hand found in the farmhouse with injuries. Police are investigating a possible motive and suspect.
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Waleland
North
Alberta
Vegrievilee
Dee
Nick
Complaint to be Lodged Against Canadian High Commissioner in London
Ottawa reports in the Ottawa Evening Journal describe planned complaints in Parliament over neglect and poor accommodation for Canadians in London during the coronation. Liberal MPs accuse Canada House staff of overcharging and social neglect while Mackenzie King expresses surprise at plans to raise the issue.
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London
Ottawa
CPI
Ottawa Evening Journal
Canada Hense
House of Commons
Vincent Massey
Canada
Iejcoon
Wsre
Menber
Carada
CCP
Mackensie King
Ember
Vincent Mussey
Oor Caada Flouse
Canada House
Tney
Drive Starts For C C A January 3 Campaign
Aton thelastic meeting of the executive of the Medicine iat branch of the Canadian Convert Association decided to launch a membership drive during the week of January 3. The campaign aims to bring fine artists to Medicine Hat through a chain of concert programs. Captains appointed include Alfred Baker, Mrs G Iller, HL Matthews, A Sreith, Stone Reachiltr, Malbee Warhant, L Hamilton, JH O Desgant, Aspaurner, RS Boyd, and Dr Mo Moore. Readiness for support is requested.
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Medicine Iat
Canadian Convert Association
Medicine Hat
Mars
Alfred Baker
G. Illder
HL Matthews
A Sreith
Mes
Stone tReachiltr
Malbee Warhant
L. Hamilton
JH. O Desgant
Mis Do Aspaurner
RS. Boyd
Mo Moore
Calgary Plans For Big Livestock Exhibition
Calgary's annual fall livestock show could become a miniature Alberta Royal as E L Richardson of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede outlines plans after visiting the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. The dates will be set so Alberta livestock headed for Toronto can be shown in Calgary, he said.
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Calgary
C.P
E. L. Richardson
Low Freight Rates on Turner Valley Oil to Regina and Moose Jaw
The Board of Railway Commissioners ruled that Turner Valley crude shipped from Alberta to Regina or Moose Jaw pays the same low rate for single carloads and trainloads. Regina refinery interests protested, arguing small firms lose benefit. The board denied a separate gasoline rate and suggested cancelling existing absorption gasoline rates for Calgary to Moose Jaw and Regina.
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Regina
Turner Valley
Alberta
Moose Jaw
Board of Railway Cemmissioners
G. H. Barr
K.C
Saall
Regina Cosen“eractive Group
Board of Railway Commissioners
Braniaf
Purner Valley
J. A. Stoneman
Bourd of
Stoneman
Calpary
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Hegina
Paris in grip of 120000 strikers paralysis city services
Paris faced a general strike by municipal workers with an estimated 120000 protesters disrupting transport and threatening water gas and electricity supplies. Premier Chantemps ordered an emergency cabinet session and vowed to act with vigor while mobile guardsmen and gendarmerie protected vital centers and troops stood ready under military law if the strike continued.
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Paris
C.P
Chantemps
Japan disputes British gunboat attack version
Tokyo reports Britain rejects Japanese military version of shelling the Ladybird and Bee on the Yangtze. Japan admits the incidents were mistakes and regrets. Meanwhile General Matsui warns of advancing into China’s interior as Tsingtao falls and Shantung coast lines shift.
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Japan
Tokyo
C.p.havas
Koki Airota
Yangtze River
Nanking
China
Sir Robert Craigie
Shanghai
Iwane Matsui
Chinese Destroying Tsingtao Before Abandonment
Chinese forces began destroying telegraph cables and radio terminals at Tsingtao as they prepared to abandon the Shantung port. A British cruiser and two American warships lay off shore ready to intervene if needed. Four British coastal ships departed for Shanghai with foreigners and Chinese aboard.
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Shanghai
Shantung
Tsingtao
Fire destroys Dinds cafe and Manitoba Rooms in Edmonton
In Edmonton today a blaze gutted the Dinds cafe and Manitoba Rooms. Mrs Frank Morgash suffered a broken arm while escaping as 19 people were driven to the streets in 10 below zero weather.
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Edmonton
C.P
Frank Morgash
Dinds
Manitoba
Canadian Medical Men To Investigate Scourge Of Infantile Paralysis
Toronto dispatch reports the Canadian Medical Association proposes nationwide research to combat infantile paralysis. Epidemic June to October hit most provinces, with over 4,000 cases in five months and 10,000 patients left with residual effects. A medical research council and coordinated provincial health efforts are urged, with findings to be presented to the Royal Commission on Dominion Provincial Relations.
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Toronto
Saskiatoho Wwan
Manitoba
Ontario
United States
Canada
Canadian Medical Associates
National Research Council
Vaso
Medical Association
Rowell Royal Commission
Ottawa
T. C. Routley
Clm.a
Pea Eoully
Alberta's Livestock Returns Rise in 1937 Outlook
Alberta's returns from the livestock industry are forecast to reach about 29 million dollars in 1937, up from 26.5 million in 1936. While cattle marketing will fall short of 1936's 350,000 head, higher prices over several months are expected to offset the volume drop and yield a favorable balance near one million dollars.
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Calgary
C.P
Alberta
Huge Naval Programme for the US
President Roosevelt warned Congress of a growing concern over world events and said he may recommend building more naval ships. Preliminary 1939 budget plans call for two destroyers, two light cruisers, eight destroyers, and six submarines, with possible extra ships depending on need. He did not name any specific nation or threat.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States Congress
Taylor J
Corps of
House Appropriations Committee
Chico
Shil
Ilaca
Taylor
Noted Playwright Don Marquis Dies in New York
Don Marquis, famed playwright and poet known for Archy and Mehitabel, died at his Forest Hills home after a long illness. Friends planned a benefit to aid his widow and family, with measures to support the literary and theatrical communities.
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New York
C.P
Don Alarquis
Forest Hills
Idiim
Archy Cockroach
Mehitabel
Atley
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