Women push health certificates and clinics for Alberta marriages
Irene Parlby outlines state medicine plans at the United Farm Women of Alberta meeting. Proposals include compulsory health certificates for prospective spouses, maternal health clinics, and a centralized health system with shared costs. The gathering also covers education on democracy, fire safety exhibits, and discipline reforms in penitentiaries.
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Edmonton
United Farm Women of Alberta
Alberta
Irene Parlby
U.F.W.A
Parlby
H. C. Newad
Lendid
Re-Election at Canadian Legion Annual Meeting
R B Pratt was re elected by acclamation as President of the Canadian Legion at yesterday's annual election. L A Charland and G Weightman named first and second vice presidents. Executive include W J Sharp J Rattray F Rooney M C Bishop J H Hallworth J Clark W J Wood Sergeant at Arms H Bunser J Henderson J M Taylor trustees and W I Oates auditor. Delegates to provincial convention: L A Sharland H Weightman J H Hallworth and J W Wright. Seven resolutions were adopted after presentation by L A Sharland.
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R. Pratt
Anadian Legion
L. A. Charland
G. Weightman
W. J. Sharp
J. Rattray
F. Rooney
M. C. Bishop
J. H. Hallworth
J. Clark
W. J Wood
L. A. Sharland
H. Weightman
J. W. Wright
H. &. Kiffin
French Premier Defies War Threats With Rearmament Vote
Paris January 18 Premier Caillaux Chautemps told the Senate France will not weaken its national decree amid fears of aerial attack. He won 286 to 3 support for rearmament policy while Americans urged ending neutrality. In Paris four thousand civilians trained in gas masks and first aid as part of passive defense under Marshals Pechain and police.
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Paris
France
Caille Chautemps
Senate
Marshall Pechain
National Union of Reserve Officers
League of Aerial Defence
Sleighing Accident Injures Local Child
A sleigh collided with a delivery truck on Second Street at Third Avenue injuring Isobel McKenzie of 348 Second Street. The 5 pm incident left a cut above the left eye and a head wound. she received treatment from Dr. MacCharles and was reported not seriously hurt.
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Second Street
Third Avenue
Isobel McKenzie
Viscount Halifax Leader in Anglo Catholic Movement Dies
Viscount Halifax, 95, a longtime leader in the Anglo Catholic church movement, died today in London. The Canadian Press report notes his prominence within church circles and his long service.
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London
Viscount Halifax
Objections to Title to Gold Taken by Govt
Washington reports show Federal Reserve Governor Eugene Black opposing government title to reserve bank gold. He favors treasury profits from devaluation but keeps remaining gold with banks as the currency base. Congress moves to pass Roosevelt monetary measures including seizure of gold and a 40 percent dollar revalue. Senate consideration and a $2 billion stabilization fund are noted along with a treasury amendment to broaden note issuance and security purchases.
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Washington
Eugene Black
Federal Reserve Board Today
United States Senate Banking Committee
Treasury
House
Joseph T. Robinson
Senate
Duncan Mletcher
Banking Committee
Witness Collapse Delays Canadian Murder Trial
In Edmonton a witness, Alice Fusty aged 18, fainted in the box prompting a short trial delay for the murder case against her brother William 24 and mother Lily 46 for killing their father Fred 48 on December 24. She testified about long abuse and arson by the father.
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Edmonton
Alice Fusty
William
Lily
Fred
Aimee Semple McPherson Draws Seattle Walkout
More than 2,500 Seattle residents left their seats as evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson began to speak. The mass departure followed her remark that her debate opponent would be Charles Lee Smith an atheist.
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Seattle
Aimee Semple McPherson
Charles Lee Smith
Byrd Flagship Narrowly Escapes Ice Collapse
Admiral Richard E. Byrd's Antarctic expedition flagship narrowly escaped destruction as a vast ice cliff toppled into the Bay of Whales near Little America. The moving vessel carried most expedition members while a 50 to 75 foot barrier ice suddenly collapsed into the bay forcing a rapid maneuver.
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Little America
Richard E. Byrd
Bay of Whales
Town Market Sets Fresh Prices Amid Icy Roads
The city market was small today as icy highways hindered farmers from town. Prices listed include butter 25 cents per pound eggs 30 to 35 cents a dozen live chickens 45 cents each dressed chickens 30 to 40 cents each dressed turkey 10 cents a pound pike 5 cents a pound white fish 10 cents a pound cold lake trout 15 cents a pound and Lake Superior herring 2 pounds for 25 cents.
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Lake Superior
Haddon Bound Over In Royal Kinship Case
Clarence Guy Haddon, who claimed royal kinship to the late Duke of Clarence, was bound over to keep the peace after being charged with attempting to blackmail the King by writing demanding letters. He must abstain from claiming he is a son of the late duke.
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London
Clarence Guy Haddon
Duke of Clarence
George
Haddon
Yukon Travel Talk Delights Travel Club Members
Mr P L Riches spoke at the Travel Club about a Vancouver to Skagway voyage via the White Pass and Dawson Yukon rail route. He described Dawson as a ghost city with a sparse population, vast northern scenery, and contrast between harsh winters and brief summers with near continuous daylight.
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Travel Club
P. L. . Riches
Yukon
Vancouver
Queen Charlotte Islands
Scagway
White Pass
Yukon Territory
Boundary
Dawson
Lake Bennett
Lake Aden
Canada
Whitehorse
Whitehorse Rapids
Mirror Lake
Miles Canyon
Klondike
Northern Territory
Arctic Circle
Land Nationalization Debate Rocks Farmers Convention
Edmonton delegates at the United Farmers of Alberta convention debated land nationalization and inflation policies. The final resolution kept nationalization of all means of production but limited land to unalienated land and land that may revert to the Crown. A separate effort to delete land references stalled amid claims of inconsistency and expediency.
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Edmonton
United Farmers of Alberta
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
Regina
Robert Gardiner
Gardiner
C.C.F
Dominion
Perren Baker
Alberta
U.F.A
Cooperative Commonwealth Federation
Hugh Critchlow
Barrhead
Convicts Escape Kansas State Prison in Lansing
Seven inmates tunneled the Kansas State prison walls in Lansing using a hose as a rope and a hastily built ladder. The escape occurred amid a flurry of gunfire. no guards were injured.
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Lansing
Kansas State Prison
Delegates oppose lotteries at Dominion Conference
Delegates at the Dominion Provincial Conference balked at Premier Taschereau’s proposal to legalize lotteries and use proceeds for education and charity. Prime Minister Bennett suggested the issue belong in the House of Commons for debate as Manitoba’s W Major led opposition. Ottawa also heard talk of a national marketing board to stabilize prices for farm goods including livestock dairy and poultry, to benefit producers.
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Ottawa
L. A. Taschereau
Quebec
Canada
Dominion
House of Commons
Bennett
Taschereau
W. Major
Manitoba
Deputies Face Duel Ties From Stavisky Scandal
Paris reports two duels among deputies loom over the Stavisky scandal. In the morning lobby clash Joseph Samuel from Martinique and Deputy Ferry exchanged slaps and punches paving the way for a duel. Anatole de Monzie and Phillippe Henriot also in dispute with seconds named to arrange.
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Paris
Stavisky
Martinique
Joseph Samuel
Ferry
Anatole de Monzie
Phillippe Henriot
Kidnappers Threaten Death in Bremer Ransom Case
Blood stains on Bremer’s car seats point to a brutal struggle as Edward G. Bremer bank president is held for 200000 dollars ransom. Kidnappers threaten death. Legion and Minnesota and neighboring states mobilize in the search for the Commercial State Bank head.
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St. Paul
Edward G. Bremer
Commercial State Bank
American Legionaries
Bremer T
Legion
Minnesota Mempere
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