Morgan recital shows Lloyd George role in war purchases
J P Morgan testified before the US munitions committee detailing wartime dealings with Lloyd George. The banker claimed Britain repaid $294 million of private US debt and Morgan's firm acted as purchasing agents for Allied orders, netting about $80 million on 2.167 billion in exports from 1915 to 1917.
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Washington
A.P
J. P. Morgan
United States Munitions Committee
David Lloyd George
House of Morgan
George Whitney
Morgan
Britain
United States
United States Treasury
Thomas W. Lamont
Woodrow Wilson
J. P. Morgan and Co
Financials House
Wilson
Robert Lansing
Clark
D Mo
Morgans
Veterans Bonus Bill Clears House for Senate Action
A U.S. House majority approved a bill to grant immediate cash bonuses to about 2.5 million World War I veterans. The program’s anticipated cost ranged from 1 to 2 billion dollars. Notable names associated with the measure include Frank Bell and Jimmy Con.
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Washington
C.P
United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Frank Bell
Jimmy Con
Northern Murder Shocks Cameron Bay Community
Otto Torrington a 34 year old Edmonton taxi driver was found dead in a remote cabin at Cameron Bay Great Bear Lake after being missing two weeks. Police report initial claims of murder but later notes suggest Torrington may have taken his own life in the northern mining settlement.
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Edmonton
Otto Torrington
Cameron Bay
Great Bay Lake
Torrington
Caméron Bay
Great Bear Lake
Otto Mason Torrington
Bombings in Cuba Mark Elections Day
Havana reports a series of bomb explosions injuring at least eight as Cuba voters go to the polls for the presidential and constitutional government elections. Authorities accuse unnamed saboteurs and assure security measures in place for the national vote.
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Cuba
Havana
C.P
Auditor Thompson Resigns to Join Clarkson Firm
James C. Thompson provincial auditor resigns from government service to become manager of the Montreal office of Clarkson Gordon, Dilworth and Nash, an eastern financial house, announced today in Edmonton.
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Edmonton
C.P
James C. Thompson
Government Service
Montreal
Clarkson, Gordon, Dilworth and Nash
Eastern Financial House
Storm's death toll rises in UK as winds hit 160 mph
London dispatch reports a second violent storm within a week claiming at least 15 lives in the United Kingdom. The gale reached speeds up to 160 miles per hour, forcing ships to seek shelter and causing widespread damage.
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London
C.P
United Kingdom
Pardon Court Refuses Hauptmann Personal Appearance
Governor Hoffman’s office announced the state pardon court will not meet at the prison to hear Bruno Hauptmann. The court plans to convene tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at the executive offices to consider his plea for clemency.
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Trenton
N.J
Dan
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Court of Pardons
Harold G. Hoffman
State Prison
Haiuptmann
Haiptmann
Hauptmann
Premier Walter Lea of Prince Edward Island Dies
CHARLOTTETOWN Jan 10 Premier Walter M Lea of Prince Edward Island died today of double pneumonia at 61. He led a party to win every seat in Parliament and stayed active from a sick bed during a long illness. His wife and family were at his side at the hospital after a flight from Victoria.
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Charlottetown
C. P
Walter M. Lea
Prince Edward
Daland
Snowhound Victoria
Lea
Britain Converts Liner Scythia Into Army Transport
The 20,000 ton liner Scythia has been converted into an army transport and sailed Wednesday with troops and guns likely bound for Alexandria. Reports say sister ships La Conia and Samaria may also be requisitioned as transports. The Scythia earlier marked maritime history with a test of a colloidal fuel mix of coal oil, seen as a boost to the coal industry.
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Scythia
Alexandria
Laconia
Samaria
Lieutenant Governor Walsh Announces Retirement
Edmonton January 9. Hon W L Walsh Lieutenant Governor of Alberta bade a formal farewell to judges and barristers before retiring in a few months. He spoke at a luncheon of the Edmonton Bar Association in honor of visiting Law Society of Alberta members. He recalled fighter incidents from over twenty years on the bench.
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Edmonton
Alberta
W. L. Walsh
Supreme Court
Edmonton Bar Association
Law Society of Alberta
Walsh
Engineer dies guiding train near Keeler Sask
Augustus H McKay Canadian Pacific Railway engineer died suddenly while guiding train No 311 from Moose Jaw to Macklin on Thursday morning. He slumped in the engine cab with his hand on the throttle as the train neared Keeler. Fireman Evans, a qualified engineer, took charge and brought the train into Keeler.
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Moose Jaw
Augustus H.’ McKay
Canadian Pacific ‘Railway
Moose’ Jaw
Macklin
Keeler
Sask
Evans
McKay
Beaure
Qarde
Medicine Hat
New U.S. farm plan outlined by Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace projected a new U S farm plan to use 50 000 000 acres to serve the long time welfare of the farmer, consumer and the wolless land, as farm leaders gathered in Washington today.
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Washington
Jan
C.P
United States
Wolless
Wallace
New Brunswick Murder Charge Laid by Police
MONCTON Jan 10 RCMP arrested Daniel Bannister 20 and his brother Arthur 19 in connection with the deaths of Philip Lake and three family members at Pacific Junction. Both are charged with murder. a 15-year-old sister is held as a material witness. Police say Arthur’s statement helped “clear up” the case. Continued on page five.
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Moncton
C.P
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Daniel Bannister
Pacific Junction
Philip Lake
Arthur
Arthur Bannister
Marshall Ring
Hitler’s Secret: Prosperity From Labor and Spending
Berlin reports that Nazi Germany sustains growth despite shrinking gold reserves by expanding socialization and mass spending. Hitler shifts funds from savings banks and insurers to fund job creation, military buildup, and public works while keeping currency afloat through labor power and rapid rearmament.
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Hitler
Germany
Reichsbank
Hjalmar Schacht
National Park bid for Cypress Hills rejected by chamber
Medicine Hat chamber directors learn from J B Harkin that the National Parks Act blocks new park creation without a Dominion act. Alberta has three federal scenic parks and four animal parks, making further expansion unlikely. Also, old brewery building may not support a cold storage venture, and council considers lowering unoccupied property assessments. Blackburn and Boyd named city council reps to the chamber. Annual Canadian chamber convention set for Toronto February 4 5 6.
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Cypress Hills
Elkwater Lake
Medicine Hat
Dominion
Harkin
Alberta
John Altin
Altin
Blackburn
Italians and Ethiopians Claim Victories in East Africa War
Fierce fighting reported on the southern front near Dolo as Italian forces advance and 36,000 Sidamo tribesmen move to reinforce. Ethiopian claims of a victory in Ogaden include kills and captures, while Cairo protests a Red Crescent ambulance bombing. Ras Desta Demtu leads multiple Ethiopian columns toward Dolo amid heavy rains.
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London
C.P
Addis Ababa
Dolo
Sidamo
Ogaden
Cairo
Italy
Egyptian Red Crescent
Daggah Bar
League of ‘Nations
Haly
Rome
Stefani
Red Crescent
Nacoah Bur
Harar
Ethiopia
Havas News
Bayunu Mere
Karanle
Ras Desta Demtu
Webbe Shibeli
Desta Demtu
Ganale Doria
Italian Somaliland
Egypt
Bullalle
Ismail ‘Daoud
Red Cross
Swift Current Lad Wins Cash Prize of 350 Dollars
Frank Kehler, son of a Wymark farmer, won 350 dollars in a public draw after 2,000 attendees heard his number. He chose cash over a Stanley Cup trip and said he would start farming with the prize by renting a farm near his parents’ home, 20 miles south, for spring work.
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Swift Current
Sask
C.P
Frank Kehler
Wymark
Frank
Roosevelt Extends Control Over Gold Value
President Roosevelt extended for another year his power to alter the U S gold content within a ten per cent bracket while continuing the 2 0 0 0 000 000 stabilization fund The emergency measure remains in effect amid unsettled international conditions in commerce and has not been terminated by any monetary agreement.
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Louis’p. Lochner
Associated Press
Berlin
A.P
Germany
Heinrich Bruening
Reichsbank
Brueening
Reichsmark
Hitler
Third Reich
Social Democratic Party of Germany
Reichstag
Washington
C.P
Roosevelt
United States
Stewart Named to International Joint Commission Post
Ottawa reports the appointment of Hon. Charles Stewart to the International Joint Commission is expected soon. He will replace Charles A. Magrath, former Medicine Hat MP, and assumes duties within a week or two.
Misunderstanding Over Major Douglas In Alberta
Major Clifford Douglas, a Social Credit economist, says he has no direct invitation to Edmonton and that it rests with the Alberta government. Premier Aberhart recalls a cabinet cablegram dated Dec. 20 requesting his visit by Jan. 6 and says the matter rests with the Alberta government.
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London
C.P
Alberta
Clifford Douglas
Social Credit
Edmonton
Aberhart
Social Crediters Stand for Increase in Nation Support
Edmonton, Jan 10. The federal Social Credit party indicated in principle support for a large Canadian military and sanctions against warlike nations. Leader J H Blackmore outlined party principles favoring international justice, League of Nations strengthening, and steps to empower Canada in world crises. caucus set four committees to cover finance, industry, unemployment, and international relations.
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Edmonton
C.P
Federal
Social Credit
House of Commons
J. H. Blackmore
M.P
Blackmore
Ukraine
Poland
Germany
Social Credit Party
League of Nations
Ottawa
Canada
van Katenelt Rowe
Jacques
Needham
Mitchel
Pelletier
Hansell
Quelch
Peter
Tariggs
Oran
Wai King
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Lloyd George
Onus
Storm
Prince. Edward Island
A.M
Hon. W. IL. ‘Walsh
LAW Society
U.S
New Brunswick
Settler's Shack
No Prospects National Park
Swift Current Lad
Maj. Douglas
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