Legion Branch Plans Death Benefit Fund At Meeting
The annual meeting chaired by President McQi in the local legion branch discussed a death benefit proposal. Members would pay one dollar each, creating a fund to be paid to a member’s family upon death, with custodians proposed as City Treasurer or Mayor. The plan includes a potential payout of a fixed sum or a percentage, aiming to support grieving families while maintaining fund solvency.
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P.“Mcqi
Inter
Pingle
Legion
Maelf
McQivéen
Dolllar
Haselden
Sharland
Bation
Henderson
Harris
Pittsburgh Pastor Eddings Found Guilty in Gun Incident
In Pittsburgh on January 20 Rev. RE B Eddings a Duquesne church pastor was found guilty of carrying and pointing a pistol during a pulpit dispute witnesses said he read a notice about Joe Johnson’s ouster then drew the gun and flourished it causing several congregants to flee through nearby windows. Eddings’ sentence was postponed while a motion for a new trial is considered.
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Pittsburgh
RE. B. Eddings
Duquesne Church
Joe Johnson
Thurch Deaon
John
Ito
GoWue Johnson
De&con Johnson
Eddings
Manslaughter Charge Over Doctor for Misdiagnosis
Dr X Mor of Montreal faces a manslaughter charge over the death of three year old Bonaventure Suter. Prosecutors allege the physician treated the child for typhoid fever when the illness was diphtheria. The case appeared before Chief Justice Pérrault yesterday.
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Rnontreal
X. Mor
Bonaventure Suter
Pérrauilt
Actiod
Eternal Triangle Claims Two Women in Hartford Case
Mrs. Clare Gaudet died at Hartford hospital after a Wednesday night shooting involving Dr. Harold Guilfoyle. Guilfoyle was wounded and may lose sight. he is expected to recover. Mrs. Guilfoyle, a material witness, is held on $10 000 bond as police guard his hospital room after she admitted a quarrel over the doctor’s attentions to Gaudet.
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Hartford
Conn
Clare Gaudet
Harold Ne ‘Gutlforge
Utr
Guillfoyle
Guilfoyte
Possible Local By Election May Be Called Next Month
Edmonton January 19 The Alberta government may issue a writ for a by election in Medicine Hat after the death of former Speaker Co. Pingle currently holds the seat, with 120 days required by the Elections Act to fill vacancies. If delayed, a new enumeration may be needed, as lists older than two years cannot be reused. The by election would likely occur shortly after the current legislative session ends.
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Edmonton
Lst
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Pingle
Tate
Labor
Henrrickts
Cote
Hole
Holé
Eve
Piigte
Esperal
Vater
Hendricks
Witchcraft in the Hungarian Supreme Court
Four locals faced charges after a claim of witchcraft during a court case in Hungary. An invalid witness reportedly described visits by a witch, leading to murder accusations. The Supreme Court reversed the conviction, citing troubling circumstantial details and questioning the proceedings.
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Suegedin
Hungary
Iitehos
Library Board Elects Western and Boll at Annual Meeting
At the annual library board meeting on Wednesday evening Rev W C Western was chosen chair man and J J Boll elected vice chair man. Mayor Builivant and A Fing named finance committee with Mrs I F Terry and J Sell joining Chairman W W A Western on the book committee. Librarian Warner presented the twelfth annual report for the year ending December 31 1927 noting a rise in total circulation with increases in January March April May July and August while fall months showed a decline.
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W.C. Western
Svonya
J.J. Boll
Feptty
Builivant
Alfing
Wimh Nitte
I. F. Terry
J. Sell
W.W. A. Western
Warner
Action Not Words What Is Needed United States
Washington January 20 reports say the conference on the cause and cure of war closed by going on record in favor of United States entrance into the Permanent Court of International Justice. The debate noted opposition and the State Department’s treaty proposals amid war concerns.
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United States
Washington
Conference On the
Court of International Justice
Inerdasad Waa
State Department
Divers Seek Remains After Caisson Collapse Tragedy
Panaman divers today pursue the pod of seven men drowned near Hast Bay after a caisson used for a cement pier project toppled and sank, trapping workers inside before submerging.
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Panaman
Hast Bay
Foreign Minister Orders Probe of Arms Shipments to Northern Forces
The Foreign Minister orders an investigation into alleged arms imports from Germany to Northern forces. German firms in nationalist territories to be closed and sealed, with implicated foreigners arrested. Beijing reports German firms in Tientsin Tsingtao and Qinqdao dismissed for arms deals valued at 95,000,000.
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Nwaiking
Chan
Jon
Germany
Nattking
Peking
Tentsin
Tsingan
Snd
Tsingtao
Jrb Chase Arms
French Back Kellogg War Outlaw Note Approved
Paris January 20 French cabinet approves final text of reply to Kellogg note in the proposed treaty to outlaw war. The note to Washington will explain why Paris wants the term aggression used to describe the type of war to be outlawed.
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Paris
Frech
Kelloge
Washington
Mrs. Deighton’s Condition Improves After Axe Attack
Toronto report says Miss Barbara Deighton, struck by her husband with an axe last Saturday, showed early signs of consciousness today in hospital.
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Toronto
Barbara Deighton
Reformatory Inmates Rescue Six From Fire Hospital
Boonsville Missouri January 20 200 inmates freed on word of honor to rescue six fellow inmates from a hospital destroyed by fire at the Missouri State Reformatory. Other patients escaped unaided. one teenaged patient died in the blaze.
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Boonsville
Missouri State Reformatory
Reformatory Hospital
Bix
Buat Tee van
Wheat Market Mixed in Winnipeg on January 20
In Winnipeg on January 20 the Wheat market showed erratic action with final quotations up 58 to i728 cents. Cash wheat trading slowed while fair prices advanced. grain holders held back and tougher grades were offered. Export buyers and shippers reported small direct business, demand for barley remains strong with Canadian barley finding a robust German malt market. Oats stay steady in domestic channels as futures hold.
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Winnipeg
Germany
Cosgrave Lands in New York
President William J. Cosgrave of the Free State arrives in New York amid police control at Battery Park to avert disorder. About three thousand officers line the march to City Hall where Mayor Walker aims to greet the visiting head of state and address crowds from the Emerald Isle.
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New York
Battery Park
William J. Cosgrave
Free State
Walker
Pearl Flesuk acquitted in murder trial at Edmonton
Mrs. Pearl Flesuk of Sandy in the Athabasca district was freed on a second trial when a jury acquitted her of the murder of neighbor Joe Mykie'ovitch on May 24. The verdict came after about one hour of deliberation in the Criminal Court.
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Edmonton
Pearl Flesuk
Sandy
Atthabasca
Joe Mykie‘ovitch
Wheat car totals reported for Winnipeg
Winnipeg reports a total of 1 197 cars of wheat and 389 cars of contract grade wheat for the period, compared with 668 and 161 cars respectively from the previous year. Inspections indicate a rise in activity across wheat shipments.
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Winnipeg
Man
Our Changing North American Society at Chamber Dinner
Prof Burt of the University of Alberta spoke to the Chamber of Commerce on our evolving North American society. He traced three phases from coureur de bois to pioneer farmers and export crops, noting how manufacturing and diverse agriculture moved the frontier forward and reshaped western life.
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University of Alberta
Chamber of Commerce
Coureur Jubors
Waldo
Prof
Monkley
Professor Burt
Europe
America
Atantig
Wilds
Canada
de Coureur de
Coast Linked Up With Alta By Telephone
Vancouver July 20 The British Columbia Telephone Company has purchased the Kootenay telephone lines to link the Pacific Coast with Alberta by direct telephony. The acquired firm runs exchanges at Cranbrook Fernie Kimberley and Michel in the East Kootenay district and serves about 1000 telephones. Work to complete the Coast Alberta line will begin immediately and is expected to finish by spring.
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Vancouver
B.C
Jim
Pacific Coast
Alberta
British Columbia
No confidence in reports of Sandino death
United States marines voiced doubt today over claims that rebel general Augustino Sandino had died. From his El Chipote stronghold they saw only desolation, and suspected he might flee to Honduras or the Caribbean coast if alive.
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Managua
Nicaragua
United States
Augustino Sandino
el Chipote
Honduras
Osho
English Actor Sir John Martin Harvey Undergoes Operation
Toronto dated report says Sir John Martin Harvey, famed English actor, was seized with intestinal trouble and rushed to Wellesley Hospital. Doctors Bruce and R. J. McMillan performed a successful operation. Gordo McLeod of London takes Sir John’s role in the company’s local production.
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Toronto
John Martin Harvey
Wellesley Hospital
Bruce
R. J. McMillan
Gordo McLeod
London
England
Sir John
Touring Canadian Farmers Discuss Shipments in Manchester
In Manchester on January 20, touring Canadian farmers were urged to note changes in food fashion and shipments. They sought frank criticism of Canadian supplies to Britain and guidance on delivery of dairy products and bacon. A chamber official questioned butter availability while a member argued Britain could absorb more Canadian dairy goods. The European exporter reportedly ships to Britain twice weekly regardless of market. Canada’s fruit exports lag behind the United States. A reception for the visitors hosted by Lord Mayor W Davy attracted about 1000 guests.
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Manchester
Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
Canada
Britain
United States
W. Davy
Mining Stocks Bid and Ask Prices at Vancouver Noon
Vancouver mining stocks report bid and asked prices as of noon on January 20. Listings include Big Missouri 140 and 175, Coast Copper 54 and 50.60, Cork Province 40 and 41, Kootenay Florence 47, Lucky Jim and Penderellie showing limited activity, Ruth Hope 11 and 15, Subloch 465 and 475, Whitewater 235 and 240, Woodbine 6814 and 70, and Independence nil and 26.
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Big Missouri
Coast Copper
Cork Province
Kootenay Florence
Lucky Jim
Penderellie
Ruth Hope
Subloch
Whitewater
Woodbine
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