Breach Healed in the Progressive Fold at Ottawa
The Ginger group from Alberta caucused to chart action as the Progressive party reforms. They plan support for a reasonably progressive throne speech and will avoid precipitating an election. An executive committee led by Robert Forke was named to steer party affairs. Gardiner Evans Brown are key Alberta Manitoba Saskatchewan figures in the revived group. A return of Alberta’s natural resources may be announced soon with a bill likely in the coming session.
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Battle River
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R. W. Gardiner
Acadia
John Evans
Rosetown
Saskatchewan
J. L. Brown
Lisgar
Manitoba
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Mackenzie King
King
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Parliamnt
Tories to test amendment on no confidence vote
Ottawa reports a Conservative conference approved an amendment to the Speech from the Throne calling for a vote of no confidence in the Government. Rt Hon Arthur Meighen and party leaders expect to move the measure early next week while opposing Lemieux’s Speaker nomination will not be challenged.
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Fog Grips Central and North Atlantic Ports
A London pea soup fog paralyzes shipping from Charleston North Carolina to Boston for 36 hours. City traffic and rail movement in New York and Boston are seriously impeded, with a real fog affecting central and north Atlantic seacoast.
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Central
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Boston
Mount Vesuvius Erupts Again With Fire and Snow
Naples reports Mount Vesuvius erupting violently today. A large crater forms on the western flank while a northern cavity opens. Lava pours from both, explosions rock the cone, and the snowfield glows pink beneath red clouds and flames from the new opening.
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Italy
Vesuvius
Java
French religious fanatics scourged priest in sacristy
Abbe Des Noyers, Paris priest and member of the Order of Our Lady of Tears, was scourged and gagged by about a dozen Bordeaux followers to drive out an alleged spirit. The attack left him unable to perform duties for two months. Marie Mesmin, founder, was cited to explain the incident.
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Paris
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Marie Mesmin
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Wedman Mail Theft Trial Reveals Gallery Secret
Moose Jaw reporters recount Otto C. Wedman 45, a long time postal worker charged with stealing mail after being observed via the observation gallery in the supervisor's department. Detectives tracked him from the gallery to his coat pockets and three named parcels, leading to custody and arraignment.
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Moose Jaw
Post Office
Mooselin
Otto C. Wedman
Letter Carriers’ Branch
Ile
Motalole
Sweden
Earthquake Shakes Western Germany Rousing Residents
A Cologne telegraph despatch reports a quake felt along the Rhine and across western Germany, waking residents from sleep and prompting them to seek open spaces. No damage was reported.
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Cologne
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Lamnburg
Deputy Speaker Candidate Shuffle Targets Western MPs
Ottawa reports two western MPs are front runners for deputy speaker. J. Fred Johnson of Saskatchewan Progressives and Alfred Stork, Liberal for Skeena, are repeatedly mentioned. Party officials weigh who best fits the role while noting Johnson's long tenure in the House and prairie stronghold representation.
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J. Fred Johnston
Saskatchewan
Alfred Sterk
B.C
Ottawa
Jaen
Cauruty
Teuse
J. Fred Johmson
Saskatchewan Progressives
Eliot
Alfred Stork
Skeena
jPeth
Peth
Johnson
Prairie Provinces
Hon
Stevens
Willcouser
Poultry Show Draws Big Crowd At Local Exhibit
A busy poultry show drew a large crowd at the A. Long & Co. stand. Judges praised high quality birds and a wide variety of breeds while excitement grew over the rabbit exhibits. The event runs today through Friday with ample viewing for all visitors.
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A. Long & Cow
Senate Rejects Probe Of World Court Propaganda
The Senate votes to 6 16 to refuse ordering an investigation into propaganda backing a world court and new debt settlement efforts. Report notes covert promotional activities and use of eye columns.
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Cabinet moves toward throne speech with rural credits in sight
Ottawa reports the Cabinet will finalize remarks for the Speech from the Throne this afternoon. Observers expect a mention of rural credits for the West, possible references to lower taxes, natural resources, and an immigration plan.
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Ottawa
Standing Committees Appointed by Mance Bullivant
Mance Bullivant announced the personnel of the standing committees this morning. FINANCE: Davidson and Wing. PUBLIC WORKS: Ald. Kithy and Mole. ELECTRIC POWER: Ald. Simpson and Marsh. WATER: Ald Marsh and Simpson. FIRE: Ald. Dueean and Morrison. POLICE: Mayor Bublitant. PARKS AND CEMETERY: Ald. Morrison and Boyd. WEALTH, MARET, RECEPTION, LEGISLATION AND INDUSTRIAL: Ald. Boyd and Dueean.
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Mole
Hole
Ning
Mewe
Simpson
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Dueean
Morrison
Bublitant
Boyd
Wealth
Co op Elevator Co May Sell To Pool
Regina reports that W. C. Mills ex secretary of the Saskatchewan Cooperative Elevator Company was named president by the new board, succeeding J. A. Mehurg. Mills was elected director in December and the plan to sell the system to the Wheat Pool is supported by sympathizers. A Wheat Pool director elected in 1924, W. Hutchinson of Kanus Sack, becomes vice-president, according to reports.
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Regina
W. C. Mills
Saskatchewah Co-operanive Plevator Company
W.itchinson
Kanu
Tragic Broadview Murder Suicide Case Heard
Four witnesses described a troubled marriage and jealous tensions before the Broadview tragedy. The coroner reported George Moreyweather murdered his wife Gertrude Ford with a double barrel shotgun and then killed himself.
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A. W. Argento
Crenfeill
George Moreyweather
Gertrude Ford
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Lovelock
Feona
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Wrangel Island to be settled by Soviet government
Vledivostok Russia Jan 6 Wrangel Ishind off the north eastern Siberian coast long claimed by the United States Canada Britain and Russia will be calorized by the Soviet Government. The Far Eastern revolutionary committee plans to send families of Eskimos and Ghonkeotsk district inhabitants to the barren island to form a nucleus population. Settlers receive food for three years rifles and animal teams for four years dogs and hunting gear. A wireless station will be built on the island.
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Russia
Wrangel Ishind
Siberian
United States
Canada
Britain
Ghonkeotsk
Barren Island
Public Library Opens in New South Railway Street Quarters
The Public Library opened today at 10 a.m. in its new quarters on South Railway St. The spacious redecorated building offers better shelving and easy access. The juvenile section is left, with the librarian’s office to the right, and the action department plus non-fiction and reference in the center. The rear houses the reading room, and the library aims to give improved service to patrons. All garages in B C will come under the Eight-Hour Day Act starting in New York.
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B.C
Wheat Prices Rally After Early Losses In Winnipeg
Wheat market was narrow with early price depression then recovered. May and July contracts closed higher than the low, aided by Chicago gains and export sale worries. Local trading was quiet with spread trades, Winnipeg May bought and Chicago sold. Cash grain showed modest improvement as buyers returned.
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Winnipes
Chicago
Winnipeg
Woman's Hospital Aid Society Secretary's Report
Secretary reports the Woman's Hospital Aid Society's year 192 with ten meetings and seven average attendance. Organized in 1894, many charter members remain active after 31 years. The group kept linen supply and quilt work, with committees visiting as needed.
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J Bopt
Woman's Hospital Aid Society
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