Royal Commission hearing in British Columbia ends session
The Royal Commission on Customs and Excise wrapped its British Columbia sittings in Vancouver after hearing witness testimony. It may issue an interim Pacific coast report. Calgary hearings begin soon. Notable testimony covered Rainier Breweries campaign contributions totaling under $5,000 and unexplained payments in 1925 and 1926 labeled with initial M.
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B.C
Royal Commission
Department of Customs and Excise
British Columbia
Pacific Coast
N. W. Rowell
K.C
R. L. Calder
Calgary
Rainier Breweries
Robert Fiddes
Fiddes
New Westminster
Will Canada be drawn into China war
Ottawa reports say confidential dispatches from Britain to Canada track developments in China. There is no British suggestion Canada will send troops. If China’s situation worsens to require Dominion action, Canada would seek Parliament approval before dispatch.
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Ottawa
China
Canada
Influenza Death Toll Rises in London and Provinces
London on January 26 reports nearly 900 influenza deaths in the past week as authorities note crowded poor districts and postponed death certificates. Ministry of Health records show 470 deaths last week in 105 large towns outside London, with five week totals about 500 higher than the same period last year.
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London
Oterdeath
Ministry of Health
Veregin nephew sues Doukhobors over excommunication
Nicholas Veregin of Blairmore Alberta sues the Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood for 21406 dollars plus 5000 in damages claiming unlawful excommunication after educating his children in Canadian law. He seeks an accounting and unspecified costs. The suit, filed in Calgary, revisits education and property disputes tied to the Doukhobor community and Peter Veregin.
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Calgary
Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood Ltd
Doukhobor Organization
Canada
Nicholas Veregin
Blairmore
Alberta
W. Robertson
Peter Veregin
Peter Lordly
B. C
Veregin
Alta
Plaintife
Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood
Nicholas
Cowley
Alto
Refugees Flee Coastward as Evacuation Ordered
Hongkong January 26 Foreign refugees from interior districts of Kwangtung and Kwangsi are expected to arrive within the next few days. Evacuation of those areas has been deemed advisable. Italian Consul advises. The Canossian Sisters of Charity recalled to Hongkong from Swabue and Walchow in Kwantung.
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Hongkong
Kwangtung
Kwangsi
Sisters of Chardty
Haveen
Swabue
Walchow
Kwiingtung
Browning separation case nears conclusion in White Plains
In White Plains on JAN 26 the Browning separation trunk case moved toward closure within forty eight hours as the testimony of Frances Heenan Browning, 16, wife of Edward Browning, a wealthy real estate operator, dominated yesterday's session. Hundreds, including women and children, followed Brownings car down Main Street amid cheering.
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Plains
Browning
Frances Heenan Browning
Edward Browning
White Plains
Main Street
MacBrien Resigns as Chief Canadian General
Major General J H MacBrien resigns as Chief Canadian General Statl will take effect almost immediately. He refuses to divulge reasons but cites there are reasons not to disclose them now. The report also notes the export trade in Yorkshire canaries to the United States, with mail steamers sometimes carrying 800 to 1000 birds at a time.
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Macbrien
Ottawa
J. H. MacBrien
Canaries
Yorkshire
United States
Caledonian Society Burns Supper at Cecil Hotel Honors Robbie Burns
Members of the Caledonian Society and friends gathered at the Cecil Hotel to honor Robbie Burns with a Burns supper. Mrs Dawson and Mrs Murray prepared haggis and oat cakes as banqueting host Mine Host Joslin served a tasty meal. Speeches and songs followed the toast list with thanks to the Cecil Hotel, artists, and ladies. Duncan Campbell presided noting Capt. J M Taylor’s illness and Burns' memory growing in yearly tribute.
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Caledonian Society
Cecil Hotel
Scotland
Joslin
W. Dawson
Alex Murray
Mesdames Dawson and Murray
Duncan Campbell
Orphaned Armenian Children Travel Across Canada Unattended
A six and eight year old boy and girl arrived in the city last night on their long journey from Armenia heading to Nelson British Columbia where a compatriot waits to adopt them. Mrs. Parkin arranged trains and beds for the orphans who have been cared for by Canadian Pacific Railway crews during the cross country trip.
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Nelson
B.C
Canada
Canadian Pacific
Proposals by Britain on China Situation Prompt Action
London January 26 British officials propose measures to curb China turmoil. O'Malley British chargé d affaires discussed with Eugene Chen Cantonese foreign minister at Hankow. Aimed to implement Sir Austen Chamberlain memorandum seeking guarantees on concessions for Britain and treaty revision, taxes for China, and end to extraterritorial rights. Shanghai reports Cantonese Nationalist troops massing to seize Shanghai ahead of British 20,000 strong expedition. fears of anti foreign clashes rise with Punjabi troops landing from Hongkong. Cease of hostilities and evacuation plans for American women and children considered. Marshal Sun Chuanfang strengthens Chekiang and Kiangsu to meet Cantonese threat. Britons mobilize outside home waters.
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China
O’malley
Eugene Chen
Hankow
Austen Chamberlain
Peking
Washington
Shanghai
Chekiang Province
Hongkong
Chekiang
Kaingsu
Marshal Sun‘ Chuan
Fang
Kiangsu
Home
Rogers urges Conservative convention to reassert party strength
Winnipeg January report quotes Hon Robert Rogers urging an immediate convention to rebuild the Conservative party after a defeat. He warns delay could mean no convention and weaken the party further, comparing the defeat to an army in disarray and calling for vigorous reorganization to regain contact with electors.
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Winnipeg
Robert Hogers
Mr. Rogers
Rogers
Not Guilty Verdict For Preacher J Frank Norris Murder Trial
In Austin Texas on January 26 the Rev J Frank Norris pastor of First Baptist Fort Worth was acquitted by a district court jury on the murder charge in the Dexter Chipps slaying. The verdict read not guilty and caused a brief celebration before bailiffs restrained further applause.
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Texas
J. Frank, Norris
First Baptist
Fort Worth
Frank Norris
Norris
James .R. Hamilton
Dexter
Chipps
Norrie
Fort, ‘Worth
Wheat Prices Advance on Bull Market in Winnipeg
Wheat futures moved higher with May at 1.89 1/4, July 1.37 1/4, Oct 1.27 3/4 as strong undertone supported by local buyers. Trade remained light with limited outside buying amid a quiet cash market and firm tone in coarse grains and rye.
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Greek steamer Anastasia wrecked off Crimea cliffs
Twelve men drown when the Greek steamer Anastasia strikes Buratoria cliffs in Crimea. The steamer Lazos sinks in a storm off the Turkish coast. loss of life unknown. Despatches report the incident.
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Jan
Anastasia
Buratoria
Crimea
Lazos
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