Informal Talks Mirror Tense Battle in Shanghai Area
Reports from Shanghai and Hongkong describe diplomatic chatter and military displays as Cantonese factions and foreign consuls discuss protecting lives amid potential lower Yangtse conflict. British offers to China loom, while Koomintang leaders attempt to influence Nationalist power.
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Kuomintang
Shanghai
Dickering
Yangtse
China
Koomintang
G. I. Wang
Chang Kai Shek
Hongkong
London
Great Britain
Far East
Deportation Cloud Over Catalan Channel Swim Victory
Los Angeles January 28 The 17 year old George Young winner of the Catalan Channel prize swim and his companion Bill Hastings face possible deportation for immigration rule violations when entering the United States at Detroit en route to California. Hastings reportedly held papers for their entry while a motorcycle import permit was shown as tourist status. A Toronto note reports a George Young fund worth 6200 dollars held by the Attorney General to aid his mother.
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Los Angeles
George Young
Bill Hastings
Detroit
California
Young
Toronto
Hastings
United States
Waga
Dan
W. H. Prica
Toronto Devils
Antelope Close Season Extended For Another Year
Edmonton reports the provincial game branch renews the close season on antelopes for another year to support rehabitation of the herd. About 2200 antelopes remain in Alberta, mainly south of the Red Deer river, with Nemiskam Park hosting a herd and other animals roaming southern ranges. Enforcement has been strict with few prosecutions in recent years.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Red Deer River
Nemiskam
Game
Chamber of Commerce Opposes Spray Lakes Scheme
At a large meeting the local chamber adopted a resolution opposing a government license to develop hydroelectric power from Spray Lakes within the Rocky Mountain National Park. It cites lack of thorough study, asks fuller investigation, and warns of tax burden. It also plans lectures and committees on waterway improvements and irrigation feasibility.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Spray Lakes
Assiniboia
Rocky Mountain National Park
3 Medicine
Avithout
Province of
Alberta
Canada sees 1926 immigration rise to 135984 arrivals
An official statement from Canada's Department of Immigration and Colonization shows 1926 immigration reached 135,984, up 60 percent from 1925. Of these, 48,819 came to Canada, 20,944 from the United States, and 66,221 from other countries, with December totals 6415.
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Ottawa
Jal
Canada
Department‘ of
Unk
Ananada
United ‘States
Iwas
United States
Fierce Gale Ravages Scotland Killing and Wounding Many
Glasgow reports seven killed and numerous injured as strong winds topple buildings across Scotland and Northern England. Three men are buried in a warehouse ruin, four die in other collapses, and two tenements fall. An express train from Berwick to Newcastle stops near Dunbar after 92 mph gusts. Gravel shatters coach windows and rain pelts passengers as cars rock like ships.
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Glasgow
Scotland
England
iRerwick
Newcastle
Dunbar
Afr
Death of John W. Brown at University of British Columbia
John W. Brown aged 62 collapsed while speaking with his son Rex at the University of British Columbia where Rex is a student. Brown had years directing the local school Anapectoraie and later settled south of Seven Persons. A large circle of friends mourn his sudden death.
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W. Brown
Vancouver
Rex
University of British Columbia
John W. Brown
Brown Wis
Fire on Roof at Beny Garage Reported Safe
Fire brigade was called to the Beny garage on Railway Street where a tar can on the roof caught fire during roof repairs. The blaze was extinguished before any damage occurred and no injuries were reported.
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Beny Garage
Railway Street
Universal Garage
Stove
Retired Dr Gershaw Feted By School Board In Medicine Hat
A dinner and illuminated address were presented to Dr. Gershaw at the Assiniboia Hotel marking twelve years of service on the Medicine Hat School Board. Trustees and spouses, Nurse Smith, Secretary J. McCallum, and Principal D. M. Sullivan attended as Chairman B. F. Louch spoke of the event and the board’s appreciation. The toast reflected on Dr. Gershaw’s kindly manner and wise counsel amid plans spanning high school curriculum, kindergarten, equipment, discipline, heating, and salary.
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Assiniboia
Gershaw
Nurse Smith
J. McCallum
D. M. Sullivan
Chaiterman B. F. Louch
Tabuuss Eek McLee
Medicine Hat
Firemen Perish In Loft Building Collapse In New York
Bodies of three firemen were recovered after the collapse of seven floors of a lower East Side loft building. Eleven firefighters were trapped on the street floor. five remained hospitalized with severe injuries and contusions. Three rescued men were unharmed.
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New York
Prince Otto III Reported Suffering From Pneumonia
Budapest dispatch reports Young Prince Otto eldest son of the late Austrian Emperor Charles and claimant to Hungary’s throne is ill with pneumonia. He has been living in Lequeito Spain with his mother the former Empress Ala. Grain inspections note Winnipeg figures for January 28 show wheat 343 cars, coarse grains 90 cars, with last year comparisons.
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Otto III
Budapest
Hungary
Otto
Charles
Meumonia
Lequeito
Spain
Ala
Winnipeg
Lita Rejects Charley Chaplin Support Checks
Lita Chaplin refuses three checks totaling 200 dollars offered for the children’s support. Attorneys say the money reflects generosity while Mrs Chaplin argues she must provide a home for the babies. The six week separation leaves ongoing divorce court actions and dispute over maintenance awards.
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Los Angeles
Greg Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Lloyd Wright
Lyndon L. Young
Chaplin
Wheat Market Closes Slightly Higher After Absorbed Offerings
Winnipeg traders saw offerings well absorbed as the wheat market closed higher by 8 to 14 cents. May at 1.39, July 1.367-8, Oct 1.271-4. Despite heavy selling, export buyers supplied some support while coarse grains attracted little interest and cash markets stayed active but featureless.
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Winnipeg
Canada reports 1926 wheat crop totals and yields
Dominion Bureau of Statistics release shows 1926 wheat output at 406,269,000 bushels from 22,769,449 acres, with fall and spring components. The all wheat average yield per acre is 17.8 bushels, down from 18.7 in 1925 and above the four year average. Oats total 404,598,000 bushels from 13,494,760 acres, with an average yield of 30 bushels per acre, compared with 35 in 1925 and 34 for the four-year average.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Whitelaw Farmer Killed In Accidental Shooting
Edmonton telegram reports P. Henderickson, a 53 year old Whitelaw district farmer, shot and killed by Ed Lumblen during a hunting trip in Peace River country. Investigators say the shooting was accidental and local authorities conducted a careful inquiry.
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Peace River
Edmonton
P. Henderickson
Whitelaw District
Peace River Country
Ed. Lumblen
Hancock
Bryan
McGown
Rumor Claims Smith May Be Reinstated as Deputy AG
In Edmonton on January 28 3 that R Andrew Smith whose resignation was accepted after New Year’s may be reinstated as deputy attorney general. No official statement yet but Smith has been re engaged as a solicitor in the attorney general’s department. Others say W S Gray prefers to return to his former solicitor role rather to seek permanent deputy AG duties.
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Edmonton
R. Andrew Smith
Employment Improves in January Says Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa reports unemployment improved at the start of January with a favorable index of 94.8, up from 89.6 in January last year, marking the best January in six years.
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Ottawa
Bureau of Statistics
Gladstone Case Hearing Reflects on Lily Langtry Ties
In London on January 28 Captain Wright faced cross examination in the Gladstone libel case. He defended his previous remark linking Lily Langtry to the elder Gladstone and withdrew a claim of an illegitimate son. The courtroom drew notable figures including T P O Connor and Augustine Birrell as spectators lingered over the sensational assertions and portraits in a historic trial.
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London
Lily Langtry
Hig Hbel
Viscount Gladstone
Captain Wright
Gladstone
W. M. Ewart Gladstone
Lady de Bathe
Today
Alan
Lily Langtey
T. P. O'Connor
House of Commons
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Wright
Roth and Faurot Well Drills Deepest at Redcliff
The Roth and Faurot well at Redcliff stood at 2065 feet before failing at 8 am today. The level indicates severe depth for the site and potential continuation of drilling or evaluation efforts.
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Redcliff
Canadian Legion to Hold Annual Meeting in Saint John 1928
Winnipeg reports Saint John New Brunswick will host the 1928 convention of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League. Earl Haig’s work spurred the move while Sir Percy Lake chairs proceedings before time constraints. Officers elected include Lieut Colonel L R LaPleche as vice-president with Cal J McAra and Major J S Roper in top posts. Prince of Wales to be honorary patron. Bart Haig and Viscount Willington also named patrons.
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Canadian Legion
ST. John
Winnipeg
Saint John
N.B
British Empire Service League
Maritimes
Earl Haig
Canada
Percy ‘Lake
Victoria
B.C
Percy
England
L. R. LaPleche
Ottawa
Cal. J. McAra
Regina
J. S. Roper
Halifax
J. A. Messanes
A. Ross
Yorkton
J. I. Mackay
Toronto
H. M. Dix
Montreal
Prince of Wales
Legion
Bart Haig Las
Viscount Willington Exnor
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Bertin
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Sonstitintel
Oda
Les Fresentanin
Itestol
Wen Tendon Wade
UCL
Mexico
Department of the Interior
Photi
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San Luis Pétesi
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Ajong
S.coxon
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King's Lynn
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Queen Mary
Prince George
King’s Lynn
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Whitelaw
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