Salvation Army High Council asks Bramwell Booth to retire
A High Council deputation urged General Bramwell Booth to retire as Commander in Chief. Officials say he will answer on Monday. Evangeline Booth traveled to suggest his visit, while weather and protests marked the seaside meeting.
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High Council of Salvation
General Booth
London
Evangeline Booth
Return Elegant
Salvation Army
Bramwell Booth
Southwold
Eng
Gia
Cunningham
High Council
Saundry-on-Thames
High Council of the
God
Gooth
Booth
Ouneil
Sunbury Court
High Officials Executed in Manchuria
Jan 11 Manchuria reports the execution of Yang Yu Ting former chief of the General staff and Chang Yin Huai former Minister of Communications. They were detained at General Ghang Hsush Lian headquarters after arrest last night amid power struggles over the Nationalist flag and control of foreign and military affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchuria
Yang Yu Ting
Chang Yin Huai
Yang Tso Lin
Ghang Hsush Lian
Chand Yin Huas
Ghang
Nanking
Results of Mrs Houdinis Queer Seance Confirmed
New York dated January 10 reports support for Beatrice Houdini's claim that Harry Houdini sent a prearranged message via a trance medium. John W. Stafford of Scientific American cites proof of communication between the living and the dead and notes the code words were received by Arthur Ford at Carnegie Hall. Mrs Houdini plans to unseal a safety deposit envelope containing the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Beatries Houdini
Harry Houdini Hinaster
Houdini
John W. Stafford
Scientific American
Stafford
Arthur Ford
First Spiritual Church
Carnegie Hall
Mrs. Houdini
Fler
Margery
Plane crashes near Middleton kill ten in Royalton
A passenger airplane carrying ten passengers crashed at Royalton near Middleton, rolled over three times. Reports said Captain H. A. Diner of Bolting Field, Washington, piloted the plane. The wreck arrived around 10 and left about noon as ambulances rushed the dead to Harrisburg hospital at 2.
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Middleton
Royalton
Here
H. A. Diner
Bolting Field
Washington
Harrisburg Hospital
Retail Merchants Seek Legislation on Debts in Alberta
A Alberta Retail Merchants delegation urged compulsory debt court attendance, broader magistrate powers to assess debtor ability to pay, and instalment debt payments. They asked to simplify and reduce costs of the Extra-Judicial Seizure Act and discussed bonding of collection agencies. Attorney-General Juymburn said the issues would be considered in the government's upcoming legislative program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
Retail Merchants’ Association of Canada
J. F. Juymburn
A. C. McKay
Calgrary
A. T. Williamson
8. O. Jones
Fort Saskatchewan
Steamship President Adams Strikes Reef, Grounds Near Cristobal
The steamship President Adams of the Dollars Line, en route to San Francisco via the Panama Canal, ran aground on a reef outside the Cristobal breakwater. At 9 o clock this morning three tugs began efforts to pull her free amid fair conditions and no change in temperature.
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Panama
President Adams
Dollars Line
San Francisco
Panama Canal
Cristobal
King George Shows Quiet Day Amid Careful Convalescence
London reports the King’s condition remains cautious after illness. The British Medical Journal notes an early full recovery is unlikely though no deterioration is recorded. The Times warns of continued anxious days as doctors face heavy responsibilities and limited winter optimism.
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London
The
British Medical Journal
George
Trained Settlers To Number Of 6800 Are Coming
Arrangements by the Department of Immigration aim to place farm workers in Canada. About 6090 British trained immigrants will be ready before July end. Deputy Minister W O Tenn warns railway firms to cut non-preferred country farm labor movements to 30 percent of 1927 levels. Movement must finish by May 31.
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Qtewa
Tan
Arran
Department of Immigration
Canada
Seo Rata
Wot. Tenn
Ismirration
King Amanullah Bows The Knee To Rebels In Afghanistan
A Afghan proclamation reports King Amanullah yielding to rebel demands. Reforms are rolled back including recalling girls sent to Turkey, restoring purdah, closing women’s associations, discarding European influence, and allowing soldiers to follow male leaders.
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Amanullah
New Delhi
India
Today
Afghanistan
Turkey
Mystery of Calgary Taxi Driver Murder Cleared
Calgary police announced that Malcolm McLean confessed to the killing of taxi driver Perrie Bourne alias Frank Stewart two months earlier. He died by hanging in his cell after confessing to fellow prisoner William Rugg, who later aided investigators, leading to the case's closure.
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Calgary
Malcolm MicLean
Salesiower
City
T William Rugg
Perrie Bourne
Frank Stewert
Dave Ritchie
Bourne
Victoria Park
McLean
C.N.R
Lyalis
Blackie
Drivex
Mcwcan
J. Carruthers
S.J. Matterson
Stewart
William Rugg
Rugg
Feared Murder of Young B C Couple Shocks Port Hardy
Port Hardy B C January 11 Residents fear Leonard Davis aged 18 and Geraldine Deroch 19 were murdered after their launch left Port Progress for Port Hardy on December 31 The wrecked craft was found on the shore with Davis missing money in a pouch and Derochs sweater coat and a shoe aboard The small dinghy believed to have carried them from the launch remains unfound and police search continues
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Port Hardy
B.C
Leonard Davis
Geraldine Deroch
Port Progress
Young Davis
Death of Senator Ross Triggers Conservative Senate Scramble
Ottawa reports the death of Conservative Senate leader W B Ross of Prince Edward Island sparks leadership speculation. Senators W B Willoughby I McMeans and sideon Robertson are mentioned prospects with talks of vacancies from Cloran and Boyer, while ministers deny an election call.
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Ion
Gideon Robertson
LATFE
Ross
Ottawa
Senate
Hon. W. B. Ross
Prince Aware Island
Honsideon Robertson
W.B. Willoughby
Manitoba
I. McMeans
Willoughby
Quebec
Mip
Cloran
Boye
W. Tobin
J. J. Guerin
Paul Seguin
Jules Provost
Boyer
Commons
Robert Borden
Robert
Ton
W. B. Ross
Robert Borcen
Halifax
Annapolis Valley
Calder
Black
Wheat inspections show drop from last year on 500 cars
Winnipeg report notes 500 wheat cars inspected yesterday compared with 1,200 the prior year and 300 contract-grade cars.
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Winnipeg
Unemployment Delegation Presses Ottawa For Action
Edmonton January 11. The unemployment situation and the government’s stance remain unchanged after a meeting with a delegation of about 100 unemployed. Minister Q O L McPherson refused to acknowledge commitments, announcing a further investigation. The protesters gathered at the legislative building, carried banners, and remained orderly during the hour long session and subsequent peaceful march away.
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107Th Street
Legislative Building
O. L. McPherson
John Dundas
Lang MLA seeks input for Alberta session priorities
Hector Lang M.L.A. Anxious to be of service invites constituents from his constituency to discuss proposed legislation for the upcoming Alberta Legislature session. He backs Old Age Pensions and Rural School administration amendments and offers direct access to government departments while in Edmonton.
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Hector Lang
M.L.A
Threws
Alberta
Lang
Cant. C. S. Pingte
Nelighborine
Edmonton
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China
Chang Tso Lin
Hon
P. B. Bennett
K.C
Conservative Party
Mildred Bennett
Umpress
Victoria
Dept. of Colonization
Faris
B. C
Luit
Les Wibberley
Kellar Kab and
Wibberley Taxi
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