Seizure of Chris Moeller Liquor Cargo Spurs Legal Battle
Ottawa reports the seizure of liquor cargo loaded at Vancouver on the Chris Moeller may trigger a notable legal clash. Customs officials seized the cargo on advice of the department's solicitors as minister Euler says enforcement follows a treaty with the United States. The action targets shipments diverted to the United States or Canada and seeks to require clearances prove landing or face double excise forfeiture. The cargo, valued around 300000 dollars at $15 a case, was loaded in Vancouver and Victoria with witnesses from Manitoba Refineries under scrutiny.
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Ottawa
Vancouver
Chris Moeller
Customs Department
W. D. Euler
Customs and Excise
British Columbia
United States
Canada
San Blas
Mexico
Victoria
Manitoba
Ohrigues
Rodrigues
Central America
Customs Commission
Edmonton coal rate plea before government board
Edmonton M. P. Blatchford asks for resuscitation of freight subsidy on Alberta coal shipped to Ontario and eastern points. He warns delays risk losing this winter’s coal market unless coal rate action is taken by March while a March decision could hamper grain rates. Chairman McKeown promises time to address coal matters before any legislation.
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Edmonton
Anand
Alberta
K. A. Blat&hge
Chas
Edmonton M
Ontario
Mr. Blatchford
McKeown
West
Chas, Stewart
Royal Jewel Heist Report Derailed By Missing Facts
Fragmentary notes describe a financial dispute over crown jewels and a suspected theft case involving British and Moscow authorities. Details are unclear with essential names and dates missing.
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Moscow
Hon Deliard Weith
Royal and
Wheat inspection figures from last year
The report notes 1 012 cars inspected for wheat including 170 of contract grade on the corresponding date 962 cars were inspected. Coarse grading accounted for 186 cars last year.
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Winnipeg
Sydney Floods Drench NSW Roads Rails and Farms
Sydney and New South Wales face extensive flood damage as roads railways and farms are submerged after days of heavy rain. Officials report widespread disruption and property loss across multiple regions.
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Sydney
N.S.W
Vancouver
New South Wales
Conference proposals for freight traffic between lines
Admontos reports a December conference with Joba Gallaghas of the D and B.C. railway and the Board of Trade on freight traffic from points to points on B D B C routes. Cal iaura inven outlines two points to challenge current CN R rates, with Mayers Stavend and Manders from GPR and CN R noting possible support for a favourable outcome.
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Admontos
C.N.R
CNR
Pointa
B.C
C.n.i. Meyers
Stavend
Manders
G.P.R
Callaghan
Ierry Posayniitty
Ra Ous
Sothern Ameria
C.P.B
Wheat market holds firm as cash grain trade ebbs
Trading dull in cash grains with buyers covering shorts as prices show limited shifts. Wheat quotes reach near the one and a half dollar per bushel level while northern premium dips. December and May positions cited, with flax and other grains listed modest to weak.
Flood Devastates Malay States Halting Railways and Mines
Dec 20 report from Singapore Straitstones states the Malay States endure severe floods after continuous Christmas rains. Rivers overflow, life losses unconfirmed but feared. railway service suspended and postal system disrupted. Rubber tapping and tin mining halted across Perak with many towns isolated.
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Singapore
Straitstones
Perak
Ey & Ey and Hite Mebury Murder Charge
Franklin county authorities charged Ey and Ey and Hite Mebury with the murder of Joe Adams the mayor of West City. Adams was shot at his doorway two weeks earlier when two gunmen pretending to deliver a letter brought him to the door. A county grand jury returned the indictment naming the defendants and detailing the slaying in the Frankin county seat.
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Hite Mebury
Joe Adages
West City
Leailer
Franklin
Yester
Noritte
Carol Outs His De Mate Parle Des
The article reports former Crown Prince Carol of Romania has not returned to his Neuilly villa and is likely enjoying a quiet holiday on the Riviera. He recently broke with Magda Lupescu, the Jewish mistress he left Romania with when renouncing his succession rights.
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Parlé
Parlin
Associated Press
Carol O: Rumanis
Neuttly
Jose
Rivitre
Magda Lupescu
Aubgra
Rumania
Australian Premier Bruce arrives in New York for talks
Premier S M Bruce of Australia arrived in New York aboard the Majestic and outlined Australia’s stance on appointing ministers to the United States. He favors commercial ties over a full diplomatic mission, discussed trade with Canada, and plans talks in Washington on immigration, New Guinea mandate, and imperial relations. He will visit Montreal Ottawa Toronto Chicago and Vancouver. He also commented on naval arms talks and Australian immigration policy. A Edmonton school trustee recount altered a Labor seat, with W W McBain replacing James Heblhey.
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New York
United States
Australia
Great Britain
M. Bruce
Majestic
Europe
South Africa
Canada
Ireland
Bruce
Australis
Washington
M. Brace
London
New,Guinea
Nps
New Guinea
Austrealia
Gald
Japan
Drilling at Burdett Imperial Presses Through Water Hurdles
In Burdett the Imperial well drills amid severe water problems with a 3000 foot depth mark. Salt water intrusion complicates mud handling as crews struggle to keep progressing. An oil sand may lie beneath once flow is cased off, keeping hope alive for major production.
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Burdett
Burdett Imperial
California
Astoria Foundered in Black Sea Off Kavarna
United States steamer Astoria foundered in the Black Sea near Kavarna Romania. Twenty one lives lost, one passenger saved, a Constantinople teacher who killed himself after learning his wife and three children had perished in the wreck.
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Paris
Berlin
United States
Astoria
Kavarna
Roumania
Constantinople
Plague Outbreak Reported Near Irkutsk
An epidemic of plague with total mortality has broken out on the Mentgellan steppes near Irkutsk in Irgatsk Siberia. The government has dispatched a medical expedition to the affected area.
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Irgatsk
Siberia
Mentgellan Steppes
Irkutsk
Fragmentary Yearly Notice Mentions Important Facts
A sparse OCR fragment hints at a December or yearly notice with references to authorities and events but lacks clear names, dates, or actions. The readable bits imply a public record or notice page, needing clearer text to identify subjects and deadlines.
Grain shipments from Montreal port fall in 1926 season
Port of Montreal reports 126,652,486 bushels shipped by ocean steamers excluding harbor deliveries, down 23,435,768 from 1925. Harbor commission total 134,359,140 bushels. season drop 31,806,873. Wheat exports reach 90,800,493 bushels, up 9,454,634 from 1925. Other grain types fall year over year.
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Montreal
Harbor Commission
Montreal Harbor Commission
Port Colborne
Ont
Canada
Seaboard
Train collision in Chile tunnel leaves many dead
In southern Chile near Lota a train collision yesterday afternoon killed from ten to fifteen people. Wreckage in the tunnel ignited by spattered fuel burned quickly, leaving passengers with no chance to escape.
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Santiago
Chile
Lota
Classifieds Highlight Global Salesmen and 39 How Proa
Readable lines note world salesmen and a reference to 39 Hows Proa in an advert. The fragment emphasizes commerce and product mentions without full context or clear dates.
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Claseitied
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