Immigration policy to be discussed in parliament
Ottawa reports the coming session will tackle bank merger bills by M P T L Church and to limit ministerial control over such deals. S W Jacobs renews a by election reform bill, Geary on telephone firms, Garland on civil service powers, and a major divorce reform in Ontario faces senate passage early. Beauxharnois power project dominates Ottawa chatter as rail and harbour outlays loom large.
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Manitoba and Western Provinces Endure Severe Cold Spell
Manitoba records subzero readings near 20 below while Alberta and Saskatchewan face extreme cold. Lethbridge hits 45 below with Calgary at 44, Edmonton 40, Medicine Hat 42. Swift Current 40 below leads Saskatchewan, Battleford Moose Jaw beneath 34–36. Forecasts call for continued bitter cold with Manitoba fair and cold.
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Moose Jaw
Crime Drive Cleans Up Crooks In Chicago
Chicago January 28 The second clean out of the crooks drive within the week netted six robber identifications and a partial seventh. About three thousand people were arrested as police squads covered the city over the weekend. All but 503 percent of those arrested were released after checks by detectives.
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Britain opens four training farms for Canada bound migrants
The British Ministry of Labor launches four training farms to prepare farm laborers for migration to Canada. The plan follows a 6000 worker agreement with Canada for spring movement. Training targets capable workers, not “unemployables,” with a twofold broader program including youth hostels in Newcastle duplicated in South Wales, Hull, and Glasgow, plus existing sites in Liverpool and Bristol.
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Birth of Maharanee Devi Sharmista’s daughter in Paris
Maharanee Devi Sharmista Holkar formerly Nancy Ann Miller of Seattle gave birth to a girl last Saturday night. Both mother and baby are doing well in Paris.
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Seattle
Paris Reports Foch Improvement But Visitation Restricted
Paris reports Marshal Ferdinand Foch had a good night with general improvement and his condition improved enough that doctors saw no bulletin necessary. All visits to him remain prohibited.
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Ferdinand Foch
Four Killed in Two Collisions On CP Bly
Revelstoke British Columbia and Calgary Alberta report two CP R freight train crashes killed four men Alfred Abrahamson and Orville Thompson from Revelstoke died near Lauretta Alberta Calgary line deaths included HH Goodman S A Beldon and R S Mowat in the Airdrie incident Mowat survived with injuries as crews cleared wreckage and trains resumed service
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Rescue Vessels Scan Atlantic for Disabled Silver Maple
Coast guard cutters Tampa and Mojave race through snow squalls and gale to reach the 5,300 ton British steamer Silver Maple reporting a crippled steering gear. A tug is dispatched to locate Cape Vado amid distress signals as Sevier and other craft remain overdue.
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Japanese Is Given Six Months In Jail
Shirai a Japanese was sentenced to six months imprisonment by Judge Green at the District Court for theft. A McGregor appeared for the Crown. Shirai visited Cook's jewelry store January 12 asked to see rings and after selecting an expensive piece attempted to leave while clerks were distracted. Police found the stolen ring on him in New York. He claimed intoxication at the time.
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Brisk Offering Cuts Wheat Prices in Today’s Market
Heavy selling pushed wheat to lower levels with closing losses around 13 8 to 15 8 cents. Activity was light and cash trading dull as exporters showed little interest. Coarse grains firm while barley slipped early but recovered by close.
Aged Keeper of Stopping Place on Lake Winnipeg
At Duck Bay Manitoba a husband and wife were burned to death in their home. The victims M and Mme Lamerand aged settlers ran a stopping place at the Northern settlement. Flames woke neighbors but wind fed fire and fire raged through the wooden structures as rescuers found the couple.
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Two Dead When Car Goes Into Ditch Near Pitt River
New Westminster B C January 28. Bodies of a man believed Dan McFarlane Nicomen Island contractor and an unidentified woman were found in an ice filled ditch three miles beyond the Pitt River bridge on the Dewdney trunk road. Police say the car skidded on the frozen highway and overturned, throwing both occupants into the water beneath.
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Nicomen Island
South Africa House Ratifies Kellogg Briand Pact
Capetown Jan 28 The House of Assembly of the Union of South Africa today ratified the Kellogg Briand Peace pact.
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Overheated Stove Fire Causes 200 Damage
The city fire brigade responded to four blazes in a weekend span. At Cypress Club flames from a hot air register were put out with chemical. An acetylene tank fire at the C P R roundhouse burned out after relocation. An overheated stove at 632 Ninth St caused about 200 damage. A second similar blaze at 820 First Avenue damaged the attic roof with about 400 in losses.
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Amanullah Recalled to Afghan Throne Amid Chaos in Kabul
An Afgh an Consulate announcement reports former King Amanullah recalled to power at the request of the people and to safeguard the nation. The Daily Mail notes chaotic Kabul conditions with plans to evacuate remaining foreigners.
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Britain waits for Dominion to sign pact ratification
London reports Sir Austen Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Britain will deposit ratification of the Kellogg Briand peace pact as soon as the Dominion governments are in a position to do likewise. He added parliamentary approval is unnecessary as both Houses have shown strong support. The weather noted as cold.
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House of Commons
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Prince of Wales to Visit UK Mines Amid Snowstorm
Snowstorms sweep countryside as the Prince of Wales plans a three day visit to hunger stricken mining districts. He will inspect homes of miners without warning to assess hardship and the use of funds from London for relief amid severe cold across Paris and northern France.
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