Japanese and Chinese Forces Clash Over Shanhaikwan Incident
Reports from Peiping and Tokyo describe Chang Hsiao Liang refusing to engage in talks with Japanese authorities and pushing for a Nationalist response. Chinese forces reportedly prepared for further battles near Shanhaikwan after heavy losses, with Britain seeking to shield interests as eleven Japanese ships block Chinwangtao.
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Shanhaikwan
China
Sir Howard Kelly
China Station
Bridgewater
Folkestone
Chinwangtao
Tsingtao
Tokyo
Manchuria
Shankaikwan
Foreign Office
Nobuyoshi Muto
Kotaro Nakamura
Tientsin
Rengo
Japan
French Liner L Atlantique destroyed by fire. crew saved
Cherbourg reports 30 crew killed as L Atlantique caught fire in the English Channel. About 112 of 206 crew accounted for. Ruhr and other vessels reportedly rescued most survivors. The liner, built for $15 million, served South American routes with no passengers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
France
Inez L’atlantique
Schoof
Ruhr
Iowa Farmers Stop Foreclosure Feud at LeMars Court
About 500 farmers seized attorney Hebert S. Martin on the LeMars courthouse steps to block a mortgage foreclosure of John A. Johnson. Martin had just bid 30000 for New York Life Insurance, 3000 under the mortgage, and agreed to telegram the insurer to avoid a deficiency judgment.
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LeMars
Iowa
Hebert S. Martin
Court House
John A. Johnson
New York Life Insurance Company
Johnson
Doctors elected to College of Physicians and Surgeons council
Calgary reports the December 31 1932 election results for districts No 2 No 4 and No 6. Dr W S Galbraith and W V Lamb were re elected representing Lethbridge and Camrose while Dr R B Francis of Calgary won the vacancy created by H W McGill’s appointment as deputy superintendent general of Indian Affairs in Ottawa.
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Calgary
Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons
Letharidge
Camrose
W.S. Galbraith
W. V. Lamb
Lethbridge
R. B. Francis
H. W. McGill
Indian Affairs
Ottawa
Cosgrave Opens Irish Election Campaign On Trade Issues
William T. Cosgrave launches his Cumann Na nGaedheal campaign in Dublin with a vow for cessation of economic warfare with the United Kingdom and pursuit of an Anglo Irish trade pact. He accuses Fianna Fáil of fleeing the republic as the general election nears.
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Dublin
William T. Cosgrave
Cumann Na Ngeadheal
United Kingdom
Cosgrave
Eamon de Valera
Cumann Na Ngeacheal
Alfred Bryne
Canann Na Neguedheal
Farmer
Labor
de Valera
Free Stnes
England
Senate
Socials and gatherings mark Redcliff week with events and injuries
Redcliff residents praised the Armories social as the best yet with large crowds and higher invitation turnout. Mrs P Sanderson hosted a bridge party with prizes for J Moore M Moore G Stota and T Fairhurst. C Evans sustained a serious arm injury at the Dominion glass plant and was taken to Medicine Hat hospital. Irene Buchholz Jean Moore and Margaret Pow left for Calgary to resume Normal School studies as Redcliff school restarts after holidays.
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P. Sanderson
Third St
J. Moore
M. Moore
G.stota
T. Fairhurst
Knyenze
Cliff Hall
I.O
Knights of Rhythm Orchestra
Medicine Hat
George Thompson
Dominion Glass
C. Evans
Medicine Het Hospital
Irene Buchholz
Jean Moore
Margaret Pow
Calgary
Redcliff
Calgary Bank Stand Firm Halts City Financial Aid
Calgary faces a tightened funding crisis as the Bank of Montreal rejects a relief plan while government offers to finance New York debt of about 300000. Mayor Davison and council wrestle with borrowing measures totaling 445000 to complete Canadian payments and a 750000 temporary line of credit amid looming maturities.
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Calgary
Andrew Davison
Bank of Montreal
Dominion
J. E. Brownlee
Davison
New York Exchange
Treasury
New York
Wlalia
Rotary Club
Dominions
Russian Deal for Canadian Cattle Sparks Ottawa Talks
Proposals from Winnipeg syndicate led by G. G. Serkau and J. H. MacDonald seek Ottawa cooperation to swap 100000 Canadian cattle for Russian petroleum and coal. They request $4 million in credits and a government guarantee against losses if Russia defaults. Cabinet will decide, ministers report skeptical but a formal statement may come soon.
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Ottawa
Dominion
G. G. Serkau
J. H. MacDonald
Winnipeg
Russia
Campbell to Try New Speed Records at Daytona Beach
Sir Malcolm Campbell, 46, holder of the world speed title, sails from England January 31 to New York then aims for further records on Daytona Beach Florida. Last February he set a mile straightaway record of 253.96 mph and plans to improve on that mark.
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Indianapolis
Malcolm Campbell
New York
England
William F. Sturm
Malcolm
Daytona’ Beach
Florida
City Council Opens Year With Economy Emphasis and Appointments
City officials at the first meeting of the year appoint standing committees and other civic bodies. Mayor Bullivant introduces aldermen J. A. King and Dr. J. R. Patterson and stresses strict economy amid talks with unemployed about rent evictions and relief assistance to help men become self-supporting. The mayor’s report outlines 1932 debt, sinking fund, and rising fixed charges guiding a tighter city budget.
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Bullivant
J. A. King
J. R. Patterson
Aa We
Public Utilities Commission
Rothwell
Damages Case Filed Over Arena Wall Collapse Injury
Julia Cook claims special damages of 600 and general damages of 2000 plus costs against Medicine Hat Rink Co Ltd and Morton Fulton after a west wall of the arena collapsed injuring her on November 5 1932. She alleges the defendants knew brick walls on concrete foundations were dangerous and failed to warn or repair. The statement of claim was prepared by Walter D Gow solicitor for the plaintiff.
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Supreme Court of Alberta Judicial District of
Medicine Hat
Julia Cook
Medicine
Hat Rink Co., Ltd
Morton Fulton
Walter D. Gow
Local Wheat Prices in Ogilvie Grain Report
Wheat prices supplied by Ogilvie Grain Dept show May 46 1 8 split, July 47 1 8 split, No 1 Nov 44 1 8, track 44 3 8, Street 25 1 2. Prices indicate market spreads and incremental futures adjustments for local buyers.
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Ogilvie Grain Dept
All aboard safe after grounding of Malgin near Spitzenberg
Moscow authorities report the ice-breaker Sedov rescued all personnel from the grounded vessel Malgin off Spitzenberg. The Sedov took the crew aboard and confirmed their safety in a message to the Commissariat of Water Transport.
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Moscow
Comissiariat of Water Transport Today
Spitzenberg
Miners Riots Return in Taylorville District as Guard Is Deployed
Five Illinois National Guard companies moved into Christian county to quell renewed clashes with United Mine Workers at Peabody mine No 7 in Kincaid. Gunfire erupted from both sides injuring several, deputies faced sniping, and authorities arrested numerous persons while confiscating bombs and guns as peace efforts failed.
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Taylorville
Illinois National Guard
Christian County
Illinois
United Mine Workers
Peabody
Kincaid
United Mine Workers of America
Ogeg
Alex Jevalttas
Bulpitt
Hoslite
Lere
Farm Relief Bill Clears House Rules Committee
The House Rules committee approved an emergency Farm Relief bill to set minimum prices on major crops. The measure levies a procession fee on wheat cotton tobacco and hogs and uses funds to pay farmers a bounty from domestic consumption. Jones states the plan is an experimental parley between farm and industrial prices.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Jones
Agricultural Committee
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L'Atlantique
J. H. Shinnick
D. A. Kent
Vancouver
College OF Physicians and Surgeons
George Lyell
Hull
Manor House Hospital
Mr. Lyell
Varde
Lyell
Council OF 1933
Fremiud
Council
Ald
Harry Humble
Meport
Rink Co
M. Fulton
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