Farmers Seek Compulsory Wheat Pool and Price Support
Delegates at the United Farmers of Alberta convention urged a Dominion government inquiry into grain exchange trading and a 100 percent compulsory wheat pool modeled on Saskatchewan. They also called for temporary relief via a 70 cent per bushel price floor and protests against high farm machinery duties.
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Calgary
United Farmers of Alberta
Saskatchewan
Fort William
Dominion
Western
Canada
Bennett
William Irvine
Wetaskiwin
Ilberta
Dedbee
Tavior
Big
Walley
Alny
Government Wheat Board
A. Lunan
Fort Saskatchewan
Mexican Earthquake Alarms Across Southern Regions
An Associated Press report from Mexico City notes widespread but minor damage after an earthquake that shook much of the southern country Thurs night. Cracks appeared in Salina Cruz and Tehuantepec, while residents in Oaxaca and Temapache near the Orizabo volcano spent time in plazas as aftershocks continued.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Salina Crus
Tehuantepec
Huastubo
Oaxaca
Tempampa
Orizabo
Close shave as government wins division in Regina House
Regina January 24 Canadian Press says the provincial government survived the first division of the present session on an opposition amendment to the Speech from the Throne. The vote stood 33 to 26 with government members voting against and opposition for the amendment.
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Regina
Sésgion
Ubyich
Australian crop estimate lowered for 1931 wheat
Canberra January 24 Commonwealth statistics revised the 1931 wheat crop to 205.9 million bushels, down from November’s figure of 215 million. The unofficial estimate stands at 210.6 million bushels.
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Canberra
Australia
Associated Press
Commonwealth Statistics Today
Gunmen Shoot It Out At New York Club Abbey
In Club Abbey on Broadway two rival mobs battled before dawn. Police found the club a shattered scene with Charles Sherman and the owner among the injured, bruised and stabbed. The cigarette girl led officers to the hospital.
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New York
Velvet
Abbey
Broadway
Charles&herman
Shermyn
Alberta Prohibition Endorsed by Alberta Farmers Delegates
Calgary delegates at the United Farmers of Alberta convention narrowly backed a resolution backing the Alberta Prohibition Association campaign to abolish beer parlors under provincial law. Carl Axelson argued that current liquor laws permit local votes on beer parlors and warned that prohibition is not a perfect solution.
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Calgary
United Farmers of Alberta
Alberta Prohibition Association
Carl Axelson
Alberta
North America
Axelson
United States
Mr. Axel- Bon
Secessionists Defeated in Alberta United Farmers Vote
On Friday afternoon the United Farmers of Alberta rejected a resolution demanding a constitutional free economy for the prairie provinces. George Roe of Wheatsheaf UFA urged the measure two days earlier. Delegates, by a heavy majority, backed Premier Brownlee’s stance opposing secession in the UFA platform.
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United Farmers ‘of
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
George Roe
Wheatsheaf
U.F.A
Brownlee
Liners collide near coast as US ship meets British steamer
The US vessel President Hayes and the British steamer Rumsang collided off Asia near Amoy. Both ships sustained damage above the waterline. President Hayes proceeded to Hong Kong for survey and the Rumsang made port at Amoy with damage under evaluation.
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Kong
United + States
Resident Hayes
Amy
China
Rumsang
Calcutta
Osaka
Amoy
Hayés
Hong Kong
Man Dies Of Monoxide Poisoning In Metcalfe
Irvine Cameron twenty four of Springhill died of carbon monoxide poisoning while trying to free his automobile from a ditch. His body was found today seated behind the wheel of his closed car by the Metcalfe road.
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Metcalfe
Jan
Irvine Cameron
Springhill
Metcalfe Road
Farmer fatally gored by bull in Ontario stall
GORED BY BULB itton Ont Jan 24 William Jay farmer of Nelson Township was gored to death by a bull while feeding the animal in its stall yesterday. His body was found by his wife.
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Bulb Itton
William Jay
Nelson Township
Italian Financier Sentenced to Five Years Exile
Ricardo Guajino, an Italian financier arrested for motives of public security, was today sentenced by the Fascist commission of Turin to five years exile on a penal island. The offense was described as grave with damage to the nation’s economy.
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Turin
Italy
Ricardo Guajino
Fac-ist
Forster to Stand in City Council By-Election
Mr H T W Forster announced to The News he has consented to stand as a candidate for the City Council vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr W D Watson. Forster previously served three years as alderman and has been urged by friends to run again. The by election date has not yet been set but a formal announcement is expected in a few days.
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H. T. W. Forster
W. D. Watson
Forster
Confederation Doukhobors consider Mexico trek
Information from a Colwie Alberta gathering reports Doukhobor leader Peter Veregin II urged his followers toward a possible move to Mexico. A Mexico City dispatch notes a mission to study climate and economic prospects, with no immediate trek planned.
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Lethbridge
Joh
Colwie
Alberta
Peter Veregin
Moteing
Mexico
Mexico City
Trainman killed under freight car in London Ontario
Hartry Orler, car inspector for the Canada Pacific Railway, died early today in London Ontario when he was pinned beneath a freight car. His body was found under the tracks of an empty boxcar with no eyewitness. Cutler leaves no widow and several children.
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London
Ont
Hartry Orler
Canadia Pacific Railway
Cutler
Gandhi Release Delayed as Viceroy Council Debates Terms
New Delhi India January 24 Associated Press reports a delay in the release of political prisoners including Mahatma Gandhi. The Viceroy's Council will meet tonight to decide terms of release amid questions from provincial governments. The major issue is whether the measure should be temporary absolute or indefinite.
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New Delhi
India
Associated Press
Mahatma Gandhi
Aherrejeege
Mexican Lion Slays Girl in San Antonio Home
A captive Mexican lion killed two year old Viola Fi e Ben at her San Antonio home last night. The child played near the lion in the yard while siblings watched. Owner C Coley of the Jungle Show killed the animal with a hammer after it attacked.
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San Antonio
Texas
Viola 'Fiie- Ben
C. Coley
Win
Coley
Gale Sweeps Western Europe and Isles
A violent gale at 40 miles per hour lashed Western Europe and the British Isles with heavy rain and high seas. One Portuguese trawler sank at the mouth of the Trcus with two crewmen drowned. The vessel Vardulla reported a damaged rudder in Bay Biscay and sent a distress signal, though no danger was found.
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London
Europe
Bush Isles
Bay Biscay
League of Nations to Convene General Disarmament Conference
Geneva January 24 1932 The League of Nations council invited governments to assemble for a general disarmament conference. The meeting will open January 5 and last about a week with Gefisva designated as the conference site.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Council of the
League ‘of Nations
Gefisva
Textile Workers Lock Out In Lancashire Weave Dispute
Lancashire weavers vote against resuming talks with mill owners over more looms per weaver. Ballot results: 90 770 against 24 080 with 250 000 workers locked out. Outcome could halt industry as spinniers may join the standstill until a solution is found.
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Manchester
Eng
Lancashire
Alberta trial probes transport links to ranchers market impact
A fragmented report describes a federal inquiry in Southern Alberta connected to cattle shipments and a trial chipmella scheme. The opinion suggests export sales benefited and prices rose, with a cautious outlook for the market and related transport firms.
Tom Mix Awarded $90,000 in Breach Suit
Erie Pa Jan 424 4 Colonel Zack Miller owner of the 101 Ranch wins a breach of contract case against Tom Mix House cowboy The jury awards $90 000 in damages in the trial held in Erie Pennsylvania.
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Erie
Zack Miller
101 Ranch
Tom Mix
Alberta retail delegation urges local purchases for relief plan
Edmonton reports a Retail Merchants Association delegation led by A. C. MacKay met J. E Brownlee to discuss provincial relief. They proposed four ideas: survey farmer credit histories, direct relief via channels benefiting communities, merchant representation on relief boards, and a referee at creditor meetings. Delegates noted Alberta retailers had extended credit to farmers totaling about 5.43 million dollars, with higher sums in Edmonton and Calgary.
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Edmonton
Haier Hier
J. E Brownlee
Retail Merchants Association
A. C. MatKay
Calgary
P. E. Lessard
MacKay
Anced
Ifrat
Sgme
Alberta
Influenza Outbreak Reported Across East Asia in 1919
Reports from Fokyo and Tokyo describe a form of grippe similar to the influenza that swept in 1918 19. Health authorities note thousands dying daily amid rising cases in China Manchuria Japan and surrounding regions. Masks urged, public guidance given, and warnings spread through police notices and pamphlets.
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Fokyo
China
Manchuria
Japan
Tokyo
Okyo
Ini
Takevo
Oshka
Calcutta Pair Convicted in December Death Case
In Calcutta India Pi2n and Kalipada were convicted in a December death case. One received a life sentence while the other was identified as a companion and accomplice in the incident.
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Calcutta
India
Regina Hosts City Conference Event In Saskatchewan
A Regina gathering featured regional business leaders and officials, focusing on convention planning and civic initiatives. Key participants included representatives from Regina and nearby communities, with discussions highlighting future engagement and regional cooperation.
French Premier Search Amid Resignations After Chamber Defeat
Reports say Doltinerzie telegraphed Aristide Biland in Geneva offering the French premiership as President Deuterptic seeks a new leader to replace Theodore Stev whose cabinet resigned after a Chamber of Deputies defeat. Figures released show resignations and Briand's potential return under A I Robie Bar.
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Associated, Press
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