Debate on Loyalty Resolution Targets Woodsworth
Ottawa reports detail Prime Minister Mackenzie King proposing a loyalty resolution to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the Commons. J. S. Woodsworth opposes the government’s method of handling the debate, urging focus on MPs’ rights rather than the throne.
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Ottawa
C.P
Mackenzie King
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
House of Commons
King George VI
King
J. S. Woodsworth
C.C.F
Mr. Woodsworth
Edward VIII
George V
Elizabeth
George Perley
Empire
Ernest Lapointe
Canada
W. L. Mackenzie King
Janet van Sickle
Brantford
Ont
Eye for Eye Massacres Feared in Pamplona Riots
Bayonne France January 16 crowds protest in Pamplona demanding vengeance for alleged executions of 208 Socialist prisoners in Bilbao. Demonstrations spread in Navarre with reports of planned prison storming while authorities say they control the situation and mitigate mass killings.
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Bayonne
Prance
C.P
Pamplona
Bilbao
Navarre
Quebec Proposal to Purchase Labrador Debts by Borrowing
Joseph De Champlain urged Quebec to borrow 550 million dollars at three percent in London to buy Labrador. He estimated Labrador could be bought for 150 million and proposed using the remaining 400 million to convert debts of Montreal and Quebec.
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Labrador
UBEC
C.P
Quebec
London
Joseph de Champlain
Montreal
tributes in commons for two ministers who died in recess
Prime Minister Mackenzie King led MPs in paying tribute to P. J. Veniot and FE Perras two Liberal MPs who died during the recess Veniot former New Brunswick premier and postmaster general was praised for courage and loyalty Perras represented Wright Quebec and was honored in the tributes as well cabinet ministers tabled annual reports orders in council and other documents from the recess
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Ventot
New Brunswick
Veniot
Mr. Veniot
Dc. J. Vennot
Gloucester
George Perry
J. Blackmore
Giflids Credit Group
James ’ S
Woodsworth
Redit
Erdup
J. E. Michaud
House of Commons
Charles Dunning
Finance
Pope Pius Reports Weak But Keeps Schedule at Vatican
Pope Pius, described as very weak after an almost sleepless night, nevertheless adheres to his restricted routine. He heard mass and then held audiences with Vatican officials, despite fragile health.
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Vatican City
C.P
Pius
Vatican
Madrid Front Holds as Evacuation Intensifies in Spain
Madrid defenders report stubborn lines as evacuation continues amid insurgent pressure. British sources say 1,000 volunteers reached Madrid and another 1,000 joined the insurgents from Italy in the past week. Berlin experts estimate 25,000 as Germany's outside aid limit, with 10,000 to 12,000 German volunteers in the Fascist forces.
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London
C.P
Madrid
Spain
Malaga
France
Italy
Berlin
Mounted Police to Open Scientific Training Section
Regina headquarters will house a new scientific training section for ballistics fingerprinting photography handwriting and pathology. The facility aims to enhance forensic services and support policing operations.
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Regina
The
Mounted Police
England Triumphs Over Wales In Rugby Opener
England defeated Wales 4 to 3 in the season opener at Twickenham before 65,000 spectators. All points came in the first half as England secured the win with a dropped goal and a try.
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Twickenham
Eng
C.P
England
Wales
Influenza Epidemic Strikes Saskatoon Schools
The influenza epidemic spread through Saskatoon with many students sidelined. An estimated 3,000 college and university pupils were absent, nearly half of the collegiate population, while public schools reported about 25 percent absence, up 10 percent from normal. One school with 400 students had over 40 percent absent.
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Saskatoon
Dan
C.P
Alberta People's League names provincial provisional executive
The People’s League of Alberta announces the provisional executive for each constituency including Dr. J. S. MecEachern in Calgary East and West Bow River, E Osborne, John I. McFarland, A. P. Hanley, J. S. Hunt, and others across Macleod Lethbridge Red Deer and Edmonton regions with listed roles such as ranchers, lawyers, merchants, and engineers.
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Calgary
People’s League of Alberta
East Calgary
West Calgary
Bow River
J.S. MecEachern
Canadian Medical Association
E. Osborne
John. I. McFarland
E. J. Gregory
Irricana
Frank Collicutt
Crossfield
W. H.davies
Didsbury
C. O. Colwell
Dalemead
C.©. Cook
Wayne
A. P. Hanley
Drumheller
Macleod
J. S. Hunt
High River
W. A. Day
Lethbridge
Frank Flynn
W. BE. Huckvale
Medicine Hat
James A. English
John J. Nolan
Etzikom
D.J. McKinnon
Carseland
Acadia
P. J. Rock
Morrin
Hanna
Red Deer
F. M. Hayhoe
P. E. Duncan
Poplar
Ridge
J. N. Stewart
Penhold
East
Angus Mc
Athabaska
Jasper-Edson
W. C. Garrioch
Barrhead
Wrece
Battle River
Carl Keckbert
Vermilion, Land and Insur
Mattsons to Vacate Home Amid Kidnap Probe
Police hold a convicted felon and a former mental patient as the Mattson family plans to leave their Tacoma home after a press conference. Dr W W Mattson, Charles Mattson’s father, will depart with his wife and two children to rest in a secluded spot while authorities pursue answers in the abduction and death case.
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Tacoma
Wash
Little Charles Mattson
Mattson
Acoma
W. W. Mattson
City Transit Rules Require Seats for Elderly Riders
The municipal street car and bus company made a rule today that obliges younger passengers to yield seats to elderly riders without being asked. The policy applies to all street cars and buses in the city and aims to improve comfort for seniors.
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Berlin
U F A Convention Opens After 50 Percent 1936 Drop
United Farmers of Alberta membership fell about half in 1936, totaling 5,822 by December. The 29th annual convention begins January 19 in Calgary, where officials expect a political status decision. Financials show a 1936 surplus of 2,809.41, year revenue 15,379.34 and expenditures 12,869.93.
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Calgary
United Farmers of Alberta
United Farm Women of Alberta
U.F.A
New Brunswick Seed Potatoes Barred in Cuba
The Cuban government imposes a ten dollar per barrel duty on government-certified seed potatoes, potentially delaying a Saint John cargo. Exporters hope special arrangements allow entry since the sale occurred before the duty took effect. Seed shipments from New Brunswick have been heavy as the season ends.
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Iredericton
N.B
C.P
Saint John
F. W. Pirie
Cuba
New Brunswick
Women’s Hospital Aid reports 43rd annual meeting highlights
The 43rd annual Women’s Hospital Aid meeting summarized finances and activities. Reports noted Weston Biscuits sales earned 27.06, Tag Day raised 319.69, a June garden party netted 52.37, and membership drive added 182 members with 45.70 donations totaling 227.70. Buying committee supported linen purchases of 1328.78. bank balance 125.98.
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W. C. Campbell
Weston Biscuits
Dominion Fruit Company
J. L. Wyatt
Crystal
Dorothy Davies
M. A. Cory
Liil- Man“Greene
Mrg. C.R. Paylor
H. N. Davis
G. Crockford
Hargrave Outlines Three Core Problems for Alberta Social Credit
Edmonton reports John Hargrave says the Alberta Social Credit government faces three major hurdles: psychological educational unity for Social Credit, a solid technical economic foundation, and administrative strength with top class accountants. He opposes increased taxation and urges a superstructure before any dividend plan, insisting on adherence to Social Credit principles.
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Edmonton
Alberta Social Credit
John Hargrave
Social Credit
Greenshirts
Great Britain
Hargrave
Alberta
New Zealand Seeks Trade Pact With Canada
London report says New Zealand plans to negotiate a new trade agreement with Canada. Finance Minister Walter Nash, in London, aims to finish talks on the UK-NZ agreement and then meet Canadian ministers in Ottawa. If delayed, talks may occur at the May Imperial Conference. New Zealand currently has a 1932 Canada pact and seeks to boost exports, especially wool and butter.
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London
C.P
New Zealand
Canada
Walter Nash
Putting
United Kingdom
Ottawa
Nash
Smuggling Trial In North Dakota For Cattle Ring
Hearing opens in federal court in Minot over charges that John V. Carnduff Sask and five others conspired to smuggle 71 head of cattle from Canada into the United States. Jury chosen for Steevey. five co-defendants pleaded guilty and await sentencing. William Stammen arrived on a stretcher after a July auto crash to enter his plea.
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Minot
N.D
John
Carnduff
Candada
United States
Fargo
Steevey
William Stammen
Former Hat Resident F W Thirlwell Dies in Lethbridge
Sheriff F W Thirlwell, 60, who moved from Medicine Hat to Lethbridge in 1929 after serving as assistant sheriff there, died in hospital today following an operation.
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Hat
F. W. Thirlwell
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Importance of Hedging in Futures Market Explained to Commission
Winnipeg banker R K Bealisto, western chair of the Canadian Bankers Association, tells the Turgeon royal grain commission futures hedging is vital for supplying large credits to marketing the Canadian wheat crop. He notes banks provide loans tied to marketing needs and price protection through futures, while discussing elevator operations and country grain services. Adjournment to Monday.
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Sam G. Ross
Winnipeg
C.P
R. K&. Bealisto
Canadian Bankers’ Association
Royal Grain Commission
Winnipeg Grain and Produce Exchange Clearing Association
Shippers’ Clearance Association
Beaiisto
Ayel Funds
Ecb
Maraoe
Manitque
Saskatchewan
Alberta
A. Cumberland Reid
Eleator
Nore ‘Grain Dealers’ Association
Canada
Mr. Reid
Gana
Stockgrowers to Interview Premier Aberhart and Ministers
The Stockgrowers have arranged an interview with Premier Aberhart and Ministers Cockroft and Tanner for Wednesday morning.
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Aberhart
Chant, Cockroft
Tanner
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