Alberta Govt rejects east deal to sell telephone system
Edmonton reports the provincial government has refused an offer from a major eastern financial interest to sell the Alberta Telephone system. Minister W. W. Smith announced the decision on Tuesday. Political circles link the bid to Bell Telephone influence and note BC Telephone’s sale to an eastern firm, with American capital seen backing a broader scheme to unite Canadian systems.
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Edmonton
Alberta
W. W. Smith
Bell Telephone Company
Canada
British Columbia
B.C
United States
Colmnabic
B. ©. Telephone Company
Bell ‘Telephone Company
Alverta
Mr. Smith
British Columbia Telephone Company
Tragedy at Mileage Sixty-Six Leaves Family Grieving
A fire at Leo Dorval’s home Mileage 66 near North Bay Ontario on January 5 killed his three year old son Leo and left six other children frostbitten after escaping to a railway section house. Irene Dorval 16 guided five children to safety while searching for Leo, then later saved the others. The father walked twenty miles to Temiskaming for medical help, a special train brought the children to hospital, and reports indicate the family and community are coping with the losses.
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North Bay
Ont
Leo Dorval
Canadian Pacific Railway
Leo
Ther
Temiskaming
Iréne
Irene
Corrupt Officials Sentenced in Moscow Embezzlement Case
Six men, led by Director Losseviach of the Irkutsk communal department, were sentenced to death for embezzlement and bribe taking. Thirty-two officials faced trial and conviction. other defendants received imprisonment, including former Princess Muratova.
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Moscow
Losseviach
Irkutsk
Muratova
British Air Minister and Lady Hoare In Trouble
Sir Samuel Hoare British air minister and Lady Hoare faced their first trouble on the flight from England to India. A severe sand storm forced a forced landing after leaving Jask Persia, before continuing to Karachi.
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Karachi
British India
Sir Samuel Hoare
British Air
Hoare
England
India
Jask
Persia
Jas
Reifel Illness Spurs Departure From Vancouver Hearings
Harry FT Reifel of the Vancouver breweries sails for the Orient with his wife after illness interrupts planned testimony at the Customs Commission hearings on Pacific rum running. His father Henry Reifel remains a key witness. hearings resume January 19.
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Vancouver
B.C
Harry FT. Reifel
Vancouver Breweries
Henry Reifel
Customs Commission
Pacific
Orient
Harry Reifel
Reifel Sr
Yokohama
Hong Kong
Reifel
Buckham Named Vancouver Harbor Board Chairman
Victoria reports Mr. Speaker J. A. Buckham of the British Columbia Legislature is slated as the new Vancouver Harbor Board chair. It is unclear if he will resign the Speakership due to the anticipated appointment.
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Buckhaw
Victoria
Speaker J. A. Buckham
British Columbia
Legislaure
Vancouver Harbor Board
Ottawa Dd«Vries
Wheat prices hold firm as trade quiet in Winnipeg session
Prices in the local wheat market held firm with slight gains and light volume. May closed at 1.32 3 4, July at 1.32 1 4, and Oct at 1.25 1 8, as trading remained the quietest in months with no buying or selling pressure. Cash grains demand remained solid while wheat spreads improved fractionally.
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Winnipeg
Jan
Siberian Avalanche Kills 22 Miners
An avalanche in the Kunkahski district of Siberia has killed 22 miners. A great mass of snow engulfed squiber or miners’ barracks, leaving villagers in shock as officials assess the disaster.
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Moscow
Kunkahski Distriet
Siberia
Two Women Hospitalized After Gas Inhalation
London reports Mrs. Margaret Quigg aged 45 and Mrs. Susan Finnie aged 72 were overcome by gas at their home shortly after 3 PM yesterday. They were admitted to hospital in serious condition.
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London
Margaret Quigg
Susan Finnie
Stolen shoes worthless leave Chicago theft note
In Chicago on January 5 two thieves stole 10 sample cases of shoes from Hyman Miller, a salesman. The 400 dollar haul consisted of only left shoes, making disposal difficult, Miller told police.
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Chicago
Hyman Miller
Miller
Wealthy Widow Found Murdered in Hempstead
Mrs Catherine Gallaway, a wealthy widow, was found murdered in Hempstead by a heavy instrument. Harold Franklin Webster, her son in law, was arrested in New York for questioning after reportedly returning to a Brooklyn home with a shabby coat. District Attorney Elvin N. Bawards said fingerprints and a stained smock were key clues in the case.
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Elvin N. Bawards
Webster
Pennsylvania Station
New York
Miami
Fla
Gallaway
Dell C. Bassett
Eallie
Garrison Church Parade Set For Sunday Morning
A garrison church parade will gather at the Cavalry Armoury at 10 15 a m next Sunday forming to St Barnabas church The lineup includes the Southern Alberta Band the 1st Regiment AMR the 1st Battalion Southern Alberta Regiment No 2 Company 12th Machine Gun Battalion Medicine Hat Pipe Band ex members 8 rd Regiment CMR CF returned men from other units. Rev Dr G F Salton has retired as pastor of Melville United Church.
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St. Barnabas
Cavalry Armoury
1St
Southern Alberta Band
A.M.R
Southern Alberta Regiment
Medicine Hat
C.M.R
C.E.F
Beny & Son Relocate To Universal Garage Site
Beny and Son move to the Universal Garage to accommodate demand. The firm, known for Olds mobile and McLaughlin Buick cars, will open at the new location by week end after renovations. The operation emphasizes strict business standards and high service quality. The move reflects continued success since starting on North Railway Street and aims for strong future prospects.
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C. _Beny and Son
Universal Garage
Beny and Son
North Railway Street
British Forces Race to End Hankow Crisis
Frantic appeals for more land and naval forces drive British efforts as Hankow faces anti foreign unrest. Ships are dispatched from Shanghai and Hongkong while officials warn of grave danger and possible use of force to protect concessions. barricades fall and civilians face mounting risk.
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London
Hankow
Shanghai
Foreign Office
Hawkow
Wanhsien
Great Britain
Tankow
Peking
Nanking
Wuhu
Anhwei
Yangtse River
United States
John D. Ford
Hongkong
Fire Rips French Barque Richelieu Killing and Missing Crew
Baltimore dispatches report a pitch cargo explosion aboard the French barque Richelieu at Curtis Bay. One dead, up to a dozen missing, about thirty six injured as flames engulfed No. 8 hatch where eighty workers trimmed pitch. Crew of forty six and dock workers faced mass casualties. six French cadets safe. Firefighters ferried victims to hospitals. ship’s captain ordered evacuation.
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Baltimore
Curtis Bay
Jules Cornee
Richelieu
Paul Maguerez
Cornec
Tie
Jules Cornec
Brest
Laurient
France
Ottawa cabinet meets after holidays with pending appointments
Premier Mackenzie King said no announcements at the first cabinet council after holidays. Several appointments and sessional legislation are under consideration, with progress reported but no formal notices. Cabinet meetings will be held frequently in the coming days.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Italy Restricts Dancing Amid Nightlife Clampdown
Italian authorities under Premier Mussolini impose strict limits on cabarets and nightlife, ordering closures or reduced hours. Dancing is prohibited and performances are limited, though jazz bands may play and venues stay open from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., as authorities seek intense labor regulations.
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Italy
Hue
Musgiolini
Sailors Guard U S Legation Move to Managua
A force of 160 sailors and marines disembarked from the United States ship Galveston at Corinto and began entraining for Managua to guard the U S legation and protect American lives and property.
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Managua
Nicaragua
United States
Galveston
Corinto
United States’ Legation
Vera Cruz Report Denies Revolt by Federal Chief
Vera Cruz Mexico January 5 reports that General Arnulfo Gomez federal chief of military operations for the state of Vera Cruz has revolted are unfounded and no rebellion is confirmed by authorities.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Arnulfo Gomez
State of
Congress debates dry law hypocrisy over poisoned alcohol deaths
Washington lawmakers reopened amid a clash over deaths from adulterated industrial alcohol. Senator Edwards denounced hypocrisy of dry lawmakers who drink wet, while Representative Celler urged banning poisonous additives. Bills and resolutions target official action and prosecutions, with Treasury correspondence sought.
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Senate
House
Congress
Capitol
Treasury
Mellon
Lincoln C. Andrews
Prohibition
Celler
Dem
N. J
Britten
Black
Fairchild
Edwards
The
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Judiciary Committee
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Lady Hoare
Harry
Wolfe
Katherine Lowther
James Wolfe
A. G. Doughty
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G. F. ‘Salton
Melville United Church
Beny & Son
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Knights of
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