Occupation of Bochum and Essen by French Forces
Paris and Berlin report rapid French moves in the Ruhr with Bochum Gilsenkirchen and Essen occupied or under pressure. French planners extend control east toward Dortmund as Germany resists coal deliveries and reparations orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bochum
Duesseldorf
France
Degoutte
Dortmund
London
Commission of Control
Essen
Germany
Paris
French Control Commission
General Denvignes
Washington
State Department
Berlin
Janu
German Coal Commission
Ruhr
Stinnes Industres
Rutz
United Farmers of Alberta to discuss wheat marketing
Calgary delegates arrive for the annual United Farmers of Alberta convention with focus on wheat marketing. Manitoba farmers have urged a compulsory wheat board for the year and a cooperative voluntary grain marketing scheme to start in 1924 as a permanent plan, a move being closely studied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
United Farmers of Alberta
Manitoba
Alberta Premier to announce wheat board plan at Calgary convention
Edmonton January 15 Premier Greenfield will tell the opening session of the UFA convention in Calgary that Alberta will act on the wheat board issue. The premier, with Lieut Governor Brett, plans to outline government policy matching Manitoba’s Bracken approach discussed at a Winnipeg three‑premier conference. Alberta aims to create a wheat board and launch operation in due course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Greenfield
U.F.A
Calgary
Alberta
Wheat Board
Guv
Brett
Bracken
Manitoba
Brandon
Winnipeg
Gawes Postponed After Hockey Game Interest
The Cass BR basketball games scheduled for tonight are postponed as most players wish to attend the hockey game between the Vets and the Fireball. The decision follows player preference and local event conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vets
G W V A elects officers including H Baker as President
At the G W V A annual meeting officers were elected for the year. Hon President Premier Greenfield, President H Baker, 1st VP E F Nichoson, 2nd VP J W Wright, Sec Treas Jas Henderson, Executive Committee E Jameson J H Bannan J Rattray J Hogg J Burden, Sergt at Arms B Real, Auditors Martin Oliver and Co. The secretary was named delegate to the Provincial G W V A convention in Edmonton February 6 7 and 8. The incoming executive may form a local committee to liaise with Calgary regarding the Royal Commission on Pension touring the coast in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.W.V.A
Greenfield
H. Baker
E.F. Nichoson
J. W. Wright
Sec
Treas
Jas. Henderson
E. Jameson
J. H. Bannan
J. Rattray
J. Hogg
J. Burden
B. Real
Martin Oliver and Co
Edmonton
Calgary
Royal Commission On Pension
New Marriage Proposal Sparks Interchurch Debate
Lord Hugh Cecil suggests a state authorized legal union for divorced persons as a compromise to appease church objections to divorce laws. DE. CARL CUNO, the German Chancellor, advocates allies accept Germanys word on reparations and waives guarantees. he also leads the Hamburg America steamship line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Cecil
Bramwell Booth
Carl Cuno
Germany
Stamburg-American Steamship Line
Gariepy's candidacy backed at Three Rivers meeting
In Three Rivers Quebec a Laurier club meeting sparked a push for Hon. W Gariepy to run there instead of long time Liberal MLA L P Mercier. Mercier defended his endorsement from Liberal organizers and Taschereau while Gariepy urged liberty against party pressure and earned formal backing from the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Rivers
Que
Laurier Club
W. Gariepy
Taschereau
E. A. Gallaujt
Gariepy
Mercier
Steamer Bellingham Encounters Severe Sea Peril
The United States steamer Bellingham arrived at Falmouth after a terrible voyage. A broken steering gear left the ship at mercy of towering waves that washed down the funnels and threatened to extinguish boiler fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth
United States
Bellingham
Fire Kills Trio and Grandmother in Devin Farm
Three children and their bedridden grandmother Mrs. Daniel Matheson aged 63 or 63 were burned to death in a Devin Ontario farmhouse near Fort Frances early today. The fire gutted the structure trapping the occupants and authorities investigated the cause.
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Fort Frances
Ont
Daniel Matheson
Devin
Dominion Labor Party aims to boost membership
At the annual meeting the Dominion Labor Party postponed officer elections to focus on increasing membership. It awaits word on affiliating with the Canadian Labor Party. Charles Donald resigned as secretary and F J O Mara was elected secretary pro tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Labor Party
Canadien Labor Per'y
Charles Donald
F. J. O'Mara
Maritimes Endure Terrific Snowstorm Relief After Blizzards
Halifax reports easing conditions after a severe snowstorm paralyzed Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Rail traffic between Moncton and Truro resumed as drifts loosened along the Yarmouth Kentville Halifax line. Prince Edward Island remains snowbound. observers compare the storm to the notable 1905 blizzard.
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Halifax
N. S
Moncton
Truro
Canadian National Railway
Dominion Atlantic
Yarmouth,Kentville
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Maritimes
Memel sees heavy street fighting in Baltic area
Dispatches report heavy street fighting in Memel Baltic area recently invaded by Lithuanian irregulars. Messages claim Lithuanians are in almost complete possession. The reports come from Lokal Anverger.
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Berlin
Memel
Lokal Anverger
Baltic
Irvine Files Credit Inquiry Motions in Parliament
William Irvine the labor member for Calgary will present two motions when parliament opens. One seeks a parliamentary committee investigation into the basis and control of financial credit and its relation to industry. The other says that government measure defeats alone do not justify resignation without a confidence vote. Irvine also notes a criminal code amendment aimed at abolishing capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
William Irvine
Calgary
Irvine
Year of Useful Work Outlined at Annual Red Cross Meeting
Annual meeting of the Red Cross Society elected officers with Mayor Stockvale as president and Mrs. C. S. Pingie as first vice president. Miss Carson praised for devoted service. Resolutions thanked the school board and Medicine Hut News. meeting chaired by Mayor Huckvale.
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The
Red Cross Society
Stockvale
C. S. Pingie
R. C. Black
Terrill
L. N. Laidlaw
Treas
O. L. Carey
Mesdwmes
Wagrteft
Niblock
Smythe
W. E. Hay
Wagstaff
W. Se. Hay
Miss Carson
Medicine Hat Urges Completion of Hanna Branch Line
Calgary interview underway as Medicine Hat Redcliff delegates press Sir Henry Thornton to finish the Hanna to Medicine Hat CN Rail branch. City councils manufacturers and chamber repeat the plea, arguing it would feed main lines and open new traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Henry Thornton
Calgary
Redcliff
Ilanna-Medicine Hat
Canadian National Railways
Sir Henry
Manufacturers’ Association and
Chamber of Commerce of
Medicine Hat
Eargland
Henry Thornton
Eivic
Government Railways
U.N.R
Hanna
Medicine Hats
Red Deer ‘River
Huckvale
Bott
Tow
Council of
Preston
Canadian Manufacturers' Association
A. ¥. Andrews
F. W. Gershaw
Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce
Community Oil Well to resume drilling after four week halt
After a four week weather shutdown the Community Oil Wells Ltd resumes operations in the Many Island Lake district with two full crews. The well is at 2015 feet with H H High and H J Neely in charge. Geologist Roy Lebkicher expects sands below 2200 feet with Dakota sands at 2500 to 2700 feet and plans to core every sand encountered. Citizens and outlying districts watch the progress with high anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Oil Wells Ltd
Many Island Lake District
H. H. High
H. J. Neely
High
Roy Lebkicher
Colorado
Dakota
Lebkicher
Red tape and tragedy tail fallout from French award
In Paris the Academy withdraws a 15 000 franc prize from Prof C Vaillaint after repeated surgeries and x ray damage left him with an arm gone. The prize is awarded to Vaillaint’s wife. In New York Jersey City a man killed three men in a Jersey City saloon.
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Paris
Academy of Moral and Political Sciences
C. Vaillaint
Vallaint
Vaillaint
New York
Bid Nquor
Jersey City
Fino Frozen Body Found After Denver Mint Heist
In Denver on December 18 a bandit rode on a running board during the $200000 Federal Reserve Mint robbery. The gang’s leader was found dead in a private garage in the upscale Hospital Hill district after a new tenant failed to pay rent. Police say the man hailed from Chicago and was last seen with the group before the escape.
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Denver
Banu
Federal Reserve Bank
Denver. Mint
Mint
Wfe
Banc
Ospftal Hill
Chicago
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GAWES
Secy
Henderson
G.W.V
Labor
W. Irvine
M.P
C. 8. Pingle
Hi. Lang
Canty
LePage
Sir A. Thoraton
Hat-Hanna
C. Vallaint
DEA Bandit
Denver Mint
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