Word Awaited as RCMP Siege of Rat River Hermit Enters Third Round
Arctic dispatch reports the third round of the siege of Albert Johnson, the two gun hermit 80 miles south of Aklavik, as RCMP pursue him for the Dec 31 shooting of Constable A W King. A Mountie posse began a second bid a week ago and awaits word from Aklavik. Johnson’s food may be running low while he fires from cabin loopholes to repel the siege.
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Aklavik
King
A. W. King
Johnson
Britain and Argentine eye closer trade in South America
Great Britain accelerates plans to expand commerce with Argentina as Argentina signals openness to British investment. Dr Manuel Mulbran promotes Buy British broadly, while Britain weighs tariff moves to boost Empire trade amid European crisis and rising German butter duties impact Sweden and Denmark.
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Imes
Argentina
Manuel Mulbran
Ciat
Britain
Sloan
Mulbran
Rouge of Commons
South America
Lrem
League of Nations’ Economic Committee
Canada
Australia
Pealand
Medicine Hat Wins Maple Creek Bonspiel Grand Aggregate
The Medicine Hat curling rink led by H L Bowyer dominated Maple Creek bonspiel winning Grand Aggregate with eight wins in ten. They placed first in Bankers and Professionals and first in the Laidlaw trophy, narrowly beating Swift Current combined rink by two points.
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Medicine Hat
H. IL. Bowyer
Maple Creek
Bankers and Professionals
Gull Lake
Swift Current
Chevalier
McLaren
J. McGregor
F. A. Fitzpatrick
M. £. Moore
H. L
Conciliation Board to Open Hearings January 28
The Board of Conciliation chosen to arbitrate the dispute between the Canadian Pacific Railway and the railway clerks over a proposed 10 per cent wage cut will hold its first session in Montreal on Thursday January 28. The three members were sworn in by Justice R A Se Greenshields.
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Montreal
Board of
Canadian Pacific Railway
R. A. Se. Greenshields
Greenshields
Department of Labor
Ottawa
Errol McDougall
K.c
J. P. Curliton
Brotherhood
Grain Inspections Report From Winnipeg Thursday End
Winnipeg grain inspections show wheat 172 cars versus 240 last year, with contracts 146. Oats 25, barley 10, flax 8, rye 1, prices informed. Weather is fair and mild with temperatures around 28 to 12.
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Winnipeg
Hawks on His Way to Vancouver Round Trip Record
Portland report shows Captain Frank Hawks landing at 9 37 a m after completing the Agua Caliente to Vancouver leg. He took off again at 9 46 a m after refueling as part of an attempt to set a round trip speed record.
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Portland
Ore
Associated Press
Frank Hawks
Speed Flier
Agua Caliante
Vancouver
Hawks
Acord
Hints of an Anglo Scandinavian entente noted
Hints are thrown out, too, of a possible Anglo Scandinavian entente. The brief remark signals discussion of a potential alliance between Britain and Scandinavian nations amid shifting European ties.
Civics Face Calgary Fliers In Arena Showdown Tonight
The Civics Intermediates seek a second upset as they host the Calgary Fliers at 7 30 tonight. Calgary arrives with a solid reputation and a packed arena is expected for a strenuous midweek clash. The lineups list Brooks Portman Westwell and others for the Fliers while the Civics feature Buchanan McKay Pattison Teel Nichols Brown Simmons Oates Riddell Hall. Postgame skating follows for all with one admission price.
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Civic
Brooks
Calgary
Calgarians
Bailiwick
Tigers
Calgary Fliers
A. Portman
T. Westwell
B. Roberts
W. Morgan
W. Creighton
J. Marsh
J. Welson
G. Kirkpatrick
Civics
Bruce Buchanan
J. McKay
C. Pattison
H. Teel
J. Nichols
P. Brown
G. Simmons
L. Oates
Riddell
F. Hall
Fliers Held at Gogama Ont in Winter Crossing Attempt
Canadian Press reports W. W. Cross and Jarl Grubbstrom held in Gogama Ontario with a frozen carburetor plan and worsening weather en route to the Pacific coast. They left Sudbury and yesterday from Sudbury began the midwinter cross Canada flight claim as the first such expedition.
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Montreal
Meteorological Report for 1931 Highlights Annual Climate Data
The 1931 year recorded a mean temperature of 45 degrees and a maximum 104 on July 21, the latter a high since 1914. Minimums reached 18 below on November 17 with total precipitation 9.64 inches including 6.33 inches rain and 3.31 inches snow. The year saw 2171 sunshine hours averaging 5 hours 57 minutes daily and moisture conditions were fair after heavy snow.
Public Ownership of Land Favored by Alberta Farmers
Alberta farmers at a convention urged public ownership of land and rejection of further alienation. They called for long term leases or use based allotments and endorsed state ownership of land, plus a complete monetary and credit system reform. The group urged U F A members in the House of Commons to push for credit reform while criticizing the 1931 provincial land policy.
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Amonton
aJn
United Amers
Alberta
U.F.A
Hhouse of Commons
Shorter Working Day For Railroad Men
Washington January 23 The Senate adopted a resolution asking the railroad regulating commission to inquire into applying a six hour day for railroad employees. A House committee will study the idea as a way to absorb unemployment slack.
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Washington, D.C
House of Representatives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Railroad Regulating Commission
Title Bout To Be Staged Here February 19
The United Commercial Travelers plan a boxing card for February 19 to raise funds for charity. Headlining is Emil Lust of Medicine Hat versus Hayden Robinson of Winnipeg for the welterweight title. Both fighters have signed contracts and begun training. The card will feature preliminaries and a semi windup, aiming to top last year’s event.
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United Commercial Travellers
Emil Lust
Medicine Hat
Western Canada
Hayden Robinson
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Uc.t
Edmonton committee fixes basis for Alberta compensation plan
Edmonton January 23 Following deliberations of the special committee of 15 to inquire into compensation in Alberta a basis has been reached for a fairly unanimous report to be submitted Hon R G Weid provincial treasurer and minister of lands and mines said on Friday The committee will meet again before the session opens for further indication of the question He declined to provide more detail stating he would let committee representatives speak for their constituents He noted changes in the act but all except one will be minor in nature.
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Edmonton
Alberta
R. G. Weid
Lands and Mines
Ramsay MacDonald
Howeer
Chris Jeffries Hosts Alexander High Hockey Team Dinner
Chris Jeffries of the New Club Cafe hosted Alexander High School hockey players after their 2 0 victory over his Tigers in Civic League play. The event recognized the team’s win at a lively postgame gathering.
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Chris Jeffries
Alexander Fligh
Hoeckey
Chris’ Tigers
A.H.S
Legion
C.P.R
Chris
Britain moves toward general protective tariff proposal
London reports plans for a general protective tariff with 10 to 15 percent duties on manufactured goods and Empire preference, with Prime Minister MacDonald to introduce the bill after February House of Commons sessions. Cabinet unity remains on most policy, though dissenters may speak and vote.
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London
Great Britain
MacDonald
House of Commons
Air Mail Notes Eastbound and Westbound Arrive at Medicine Hat
Eastbound Fokker arrived at Medicine Hat at 23 25 with pilot Farington. Westbound Fokker arrived at Medicine Hat at 8 30 this morning with pilot Jarvis.
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CFAIR
Medicine Hat
Farrington
Jarvis
English Cup Fourth Round Results Across London and Isles
Results from the fourth round of the FA Cup show Watford edging Bristol City 2 1 and Grimsby Town defeating Birmingham 2 1. Other notable scores include Manchester City 6 Brentwood 1 and Derby County 3 Blackburn Rovers 2. In the English League, Second Division Burnley 0 Charlton 1 and Tottenham 4 Manchester United 1 stand out along with multiple Third Division results across Northern and Southern sections.
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Bristol City
Grimsby Town
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Port Vale
Leicester City
Manchester City
Brentwood
Huddersfield T
Queen's Park
Newcastle Utd
Southport
Wednesday
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Bury
Sheffield United
Arsenal
Plymouth Argyle
Preston N. E
Wolves
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Blackburn R
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Liverpool
Chelsea
West Ham United
Portsmouth
Aston Villa
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Stoke City
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Charlton Ath
Leeds United
Notts County
Swansea Town
Barnsley
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Manchester U
Scottish League First Division results and standings
In Scottish First Division play Aberdeen lost 0 1 to Motherwell while Clyde upset Hearts 6 2. Dundee United defeated Airdrie United 2 0 as Falkirk topped St Mirren 1 0. Kilmarnock beat Third Lanark 2 1. Leith Athletic and Partick Thistle drew 3 3. Morton edged Cowdenbeath 1 0. Queen's Park lost 0 1 to Dundee while Rangers routed Ayr United 6 1.
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Motherwell
Clyde
Hearts
Dundee Uth
Airdrleeniang
Falkirk
St. Mirre Hamilton ‘Acad
Celtice
Kilmarnock
Lanark
Leith Ath
Particle Thistle
Morton
Cowdenbeath
Queen's Park
Dundee
Rangers
Ayr United
Lord Reading Reported Slightly Better in Egypt
Lord Reading 71 and his wife Stella Shamnaud are in Luxor as he battles influenza and bronchitis. A physician from Cairo said his condition is satisfactory and he may need extended medical care.
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Egypt
Associated Press
Lord Reading
Luxor
Lord Rokding
Stateaan
Reading
Stella
Shamnaud
Palestine
Lord Melchett
Sea of Galilee
Lord Reading Wan
India
Ramsay MacDonald
Charnaud
London
British birth rate dips to new low in 1991
London reports provisional 1991 birth rate at 16.8 per 1000, the lowest on record, down 0.5 from the earlier peak around 1920s. Death rate noted at 12.8 per 1000, 0.9 above 1930 figures.
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London
Rete Briain
Changes in Randoe Insurance Proposals Studied
Edmonton report notes consideration of amendments to insurance provisions as part of a provincial measure. Officials discuss alignment with convention text and respond about specifics and text access.
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