Floods Cause Severe Damage Across England and Europe
Rainstorms trigger record floods in England with the Thames valley near Windsor and Northampton flooded. The Duke of York and Prince Henry trek flooded roads after hunting near Stapleford. Meuse Waal Rhine and Lek valleys in Amsterdam region face catastrophe with railway dyke breaches and widespread flooding. Caen suffers multi‑million franc damage along Orne with food shortages. Mezieres and Stockhelm report rising waters and factory closures as Belgium and northern France feel the impact. One child dies in a Meuse valley incident.
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London
England
Thames
Windsor
Northampton
Meuse
Waal
Rhine
Lek
Venlo
Paris
Caen
Normandy
Orne
Seine
France
Mezieres
Stockhelm- Sons
Unclear letter hints at regency in Romania after Ferdinand
Bucharest correspondent reports King Ferdinand may die before Prince Michael four-year-old heir. If Ferdinand dies first, Ferdinand’s younger son could become Regent as Carol of Romania is believed to be abroad. The notes reference a British warship incident and Milan lodging without confirmed details.
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London
Bucharest
Daily Mall
Crown Council
Sinaia
Ferdinand
Fee
Michael
Carl
Eee Oe
Cholgs
Paris
Carol
Relwhita
Milan
Italy
Garter Novelties Introduce Change Pockets
London shoppers encounter updated garters for women with small change pockets for tipping. Some fur garters are selling in the market at high prices around 75 dollars per pair, reflecting luxury materials.
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London
Balmy January Weather Report In Alaska
Cordova reports warm spell with daylight averages around 39 degrees above zero melting snow. Residents describe air as balmy and note it is the warmest December end in eight years. Edmonton eyes a reduced mill rate for 1926.
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Cordova
Alaska
Edmonton
Presents to Mayor Huckvale Mark End of Five Years in Medicine Hat
Civic employees and aldermanic colleagues gathered at City Hall to present Mayor Huckvale with an elaborately inscribed silver tray and a gold mounted ebony walking stick on December 31 1925. City Engineer McKelley spoke for staff praising his five years of service and expressing gratitude for his guidance. Earlier a pipe gift accompanied by a letter from Aldermen conveyed appreciation and hopes for the mayor’s future.
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McKellen
Huckvale
City of
Medicine Hat
McKelley
Eltisen
Maree
Riendé
City of Medicine Hat
O. Boyd
W. T. Bannan
T. Bell
Jay, Hole
J. A. ,King
P. M. Simpson
J. D.morrison
B. Mit
Young Bride Killed On Honeymoon Trip In Auto Accident
Mrs Harold F Williams a Christmas Day bride was killed when thrown from an automobile driven by her husband near Little Fatlé New York on January 2 They were returning to Buffalo from a honeymoon trip to Arlington Massachusetts Williams' former home.
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Little Fatlé
Harold F. Williams
Communist Party Re-elects Retiring Executive Lineup
The Russian Soviet Government figures Kalentis Stykort Tchitcherin Sokolnikoff Tomsky Bucharin and Stalin were re elected to the Central Executive Committee at the party Congress. George Sinovieff, president of the party, was also re elected to the committee.
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Itakrete
Les Kameriett
Michael Kalentis
R. Stykort
A. Tchitcherin
M. Sokolnikoff
M.tomsky
M. Bucharin
M. Stalin
Communist Party
George Sinovieff
Library Opens in New Premises on Wednesday Next
The public library delays reopening due to unforeseen issues and will instead meet patrons in the newly acquired premises next Wednesday. Librarian Warner notes the move from the Hécker Hiock to the Odufel lows Block and recalls 14 days without Héiks, adding the library has since grown and promises improved service.
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Warner
Hécker Hiock
Odufellows
Iit
Burns Fatal to Mrs Cooper in Home Accident
Toronto report says Mrs Margaret Cooper aged 54 died en route to hospital from burns when kerosene spilled on her clothing ignited by a lamp she was carrying in her home.
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Toronto
Margaret Cooper
Wild Ducks Remain Northward in Open Water
In southeastern Alberta the warm spell of late 1925 keeps wild ducks from migrating south. On New Year’s Day a flock was seen on open water above the traffic bridge, proving many birds have not yet left.
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Alberta
Senior Winnipeg magistrate Sir Hugh John MacDonald resting
Sir Hugh John MacDonald Winnipeg’s senior police court magistrate was allowed to walk today after days of confinement. His physician has ordered prolonged rest due to his advanced age.
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Winnipeg
Hugh John MacDonald
Brantford Nurses Race To Brim With Short Hair
Within an hour of a ban lift at Brantford General Hospital ten nurses had their hair shorn. The ordered bobbed hair prohibition had been lifted and the nurses acted quickly to comply.
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Brantford, Ont
Brantford General Hospital
Rural credits on Ottawa agenda highlights Alberta advisory views
Alberta's advisory board led by R. J. Dinning and James Pike outlines core principles for a rural credit bill to aid farmers. The proposed plan emphasizes cooperation, long term credit at low cost, and security based on joint land mortgages. The interview urges public discussion before Ottawa action and warns against overcapitalization and reliance on government credit.
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James Pike
Ember
Alberta Advisory Board
Thearliament
Ottawa
Taviff
Alberta
R. J. Dinning
Liquor Control Board
Thbridge Northern
Tory
Lethbridge Uierald
Lethbridge
Pike
PQP
Europe
Titled runner of booze broke creditors meet in bankruptcy
Sir Broderick Hart wall the titled rum runner appeared in bankruptcy court declaring liabilities of 1 200 000 with assets only due from dealers who never paid him He said his last shipments to the United States were worth 1 200 000 while partners and purchasers never settled A 1923 American contact led to multiple shipments up to September 1924 when 56 000 cases of proprietary whisky were sent He cited weather and prohibition officer activity and a ship mutiny halting further deliveries Prohibition officers seized 360 cases and creditors adjourned to appoint a trustee
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London
Sir Broderick Hartwall
England
Sir Broderick
United States
Halifax
Cooperative Alberta seed car to boost eastern farm trials
Arrangements are made for a joint Department of Agriculture and Canadian Pacific Railway campaign in southeastern Alberta. A mobile seed car will tour stops, offering lectures, seed sales, and demonstrations on fodder crops, corn for fodder and grain, alfalfa, and soil cultivation. James Murray and Dykes will speak. seed for children and adults will be sold locally, with a Medicine Hat corn show planned next fall.
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Alberta
Mi G
Campaiga
Department of Agriculture
Canadian Profile Railway
James Murray
Lethbrrd
God
Aupply
Tate Oh Howe
North Dakota
Tose
Pasadena Grand Stand Collapse Kills Two During Parade
During the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena two people died when a temporary grand stand collapsed. More than 200 were injured including Mrs. Bessie Rarish of Long Beach and Mrs. Caroline Sherman of Los Angeles. Investigations were underway.
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Pasadena
Bessie Rarish
Long Beach
California
Caroline Sherman
Los Angeles
Ander Way
Murder at Utal hotel ends two lives
Arch ie Bruno, a lumberjack, shot his wife Maggie Bruno at the Utal hotel and killed himself instantly. John Johnson reports Bruno confronted his wife in the parlor after entering the hotel minutes earlier. A note found on Bruno claimed premeditation and blamed his wife for their strained marriage.
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Spokane
Ling
Utal
Adi ‘Trant
Archie Bruno
Maggie Bruno
John Johnson
Bruno
Rohanks
New York City Mayoral Regime Ends with Resignations
John F. Mylan resigns as mayor of New York City one day before his term ends and pursues a public officer pension. Richard E. Enright, public works commissioner, also resigns amid the transition.
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New York
John
F. Mylan
New York City
Richard E. Enright
Miner Killed in Leadmaker Mine Incident at Timmins
J Angus Mc Dougall age 22 was instantly killed in Timmins Ontario when he fell about 400 feet down the Leadmaker mine shaft while riding a bucket. The accident occurred during routine mining operations and authorities are investigating the cause. Mc Dougall was employed as a miner and leaves behind coworkers and relatives in the community.
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Timmins
J. Angus McDougall
Calgary Murder Traced to Eternal Triangle
Calgary news reports Lanecelot W. Chidgey, 42, blacksmith, shot Ronald K Taylor, 28, a C.R. beakeman and ex-roomer, near Eighteenth Avenue and Eleventh Street NW. Taylor died at General Hospital. Mrs. Chidgey, who stood with Taylor, attempted to shield him as Chidgey fled and later surrendered. Police charged Chidgey with murder. Mrs. Chidgey was arrested on an open charge as investigators pursued motive amid a prolonged legal battle between the couple.
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Calgary
Lanecelot W. Chidrey
Ronald K
Taylor
C.R. Beakeman
Cildgoy
Eighteenth ‘Avenue
Eleventh Street
General Hospital
Glty
Tylor
Chidgey
Cipl
Ely
David iMchardson
Mrs
Walttme
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Walter Guinness
George Nicholls
Géorge’ Patterson
Scotland
Canadian Pacific Railway
Daniel Wobpster
Cypharine Aliferton
Colchester
Irneland
Britikt) Baronet
Astead
Nyean
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