Canada’s dairy products gain ground in Britain
Edmonton reports that Canadian dairy exports to Britain reached record levels and may improve in 1926 if the flow of high quality products remains steady. W. A. Wilson, Canada’s agricultural products representative in London, warns British buyers resist replacing established lines, urging consistent quality and supply.
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Edmonton
Alberta
W. A. Wilson
Canada
London
England
Wir. Wilson
Take Evidence in Athabasca Election Case
Edmonton January 29 Giving evidence at the preliminary hearing of charges under the Dominion Election Act against J B Bliles Venice deputy returning officer for Athabasca riding in the federal election Felice D Angeles Italian consul at Edmonton declares 16 people alleged to have voted multiple times were in Italy for years two are dead three are in the United States and others were far away making it impossible they were in Venice on election day Bliles appeared before Magistrate E Williams at Ledge Edmonton charged with placing unauthorized ballot papers in the ballot box and initialing back of ballots while serving as deputy returning officer on Venice Page Eight continues.
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Edmonton
J. B. Bliles
Venice
Athabasca
Felice D’angeles
Italy
United States
Billes
E Williams
Ledge
Officers Not Saved From Laristan Freighter Sinking
Halifax reports none of the officers were saved from the British freighter Laristan. The ship is believed to have foundered in mid Atlantic after Bremen rescued six crew members on the night of Tuesday January 26.
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Halifax
N. 8
mid-Atlantic
Doings In Parliament Jan 29 Meighen amendment vote eyed
In Ottawa the address debate continued with Hon J W Edwards and others of Conservative Liberal and Progressive ranks. Finance Minister Robb indicated a Meighen amendment vote could occur Monday and Justice Minister Lapointe announced a six week adjournment after the debate. Kennedy of Peace River to speak again today.
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Ottawa
J. W. Edwards
Frontenac-Addington
Chas
Marcille
Liberal
Bonaventure
G. Tobin
Wetaskiwin
D. M. Kennedy
Progressive
Peace River
J. A. Robb
Finance
Ernest Lapointe
Peace Siiver
Hitch Delays Saskatoon Union Convention Update
No word by noon from the S. G. G. A. annual convention as the Farmers' Union of Canada meets to study amalgamation proposals with the S. G. G. A. in Saskatoon on January 29.
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Saskatoon
Farmers’ Union of Canada
Miners Trapped After Explosion at West Frankfort Mine
Fifteen to forty workers were trapped after a blast at Mine Number 2 of the Chicago Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company in West Frankfort Illinois. One death confirmed, three rescued as fire rages.
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Benton, Ms
Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coat Company
West Frankfort
Wheat Pool Sends Delegates to Europe
Three representatives of the Canadian Co-operative Wheat Pool are slated to sail on the liner Regina to Liverpool tomorrow. Directors and managers F. Ramsay, H. D. Smith, and A. E. Clare, Montreal representative, are listed for the voyage and mission details remain unclear.
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New York
Canadian Co-operative Wheat Pool
Nner
Regina
Liverpool
Europe
Ramsay
Co-operative Pool
D. Smith
A. E. Clare
Montreal
Lashes Withheld Till Bandit Case Is Investigated
Five lashes ordered for John V. Lehniuh and James Gordon after an attempted hold up of the Banque dHochelaga at Calder are to be withheld pending a full investigation by the Minister of Justice. The information came via a wire from Hon. Charles Stewart Pp. G. Thompson, the local barrister who defended the men at trial.
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Edmonton
Als Honor
Taylor
John V. Lehniuh
James Gordon
Bani Bandits
Banque d’Hochelaga
Calder
Minister of Justice
Charles Stewart
G. Thompson
Peterboro Street Cars Replaced by Motor Buses
Street transportation in Peterboro has shifted from street cars to motor buses. The change updates local transit service, replacing tram routes with bus operations across the city.
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Peterboro
Vote on Meighen amendment seen for Monday in House
Ottawa reports that the vote on the Meighen amendment to the address is expected Monday in the House. Finance Minister 4 A Robb indicated the government’s position after adjournment and noted whip agreement to proceed with the vote.
Cardinal Mercier Entombed in Malines Cathedral Crypt
Cardinal Mercier’s remains were entombed today in the cathedral crypt at Malines after a state funeral in Brussels. The procession from the archbishopric palace featured a great silver cross as the casket was placed in the crypt of St Rumbaut.
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Cardinal Mercier
Malines
Belgium
D.siree Mercier
Fire damages Forester Block in Winnipesaukee city center
Damage estimated at forty thousand dollars from a fire that damaged the Forester Block in Winnipesaukee city center. Several families were forced to flee to the streets as the building, among the oldest in the business district, burned. Ontario prohibitionists reject forming a distinct political party.
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Winnipes
Daanage
Forester
Ontario
Piapot Farmer Arrested on Insanity Charge
Piapot area residents report threats of murder by Peto Klotz a 40 year old Russian farmer near Piapot. Neighbors fear, he allegedly accused others of poisoned meat and tried to enter homes with a lantern and hatchet prompting his arrest by provincial police.
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Peto Klotz
Piapet
Klotz
Martin Ranch
Grant
R. W. Allen
J.P
Constable Pass
Wheat prices firm as bids lift prairie market
Winnipeg wheat prices rose with buying from all quarters pushing May to 1.5784, July to 1.5641/2 and October to 1.38. Export sales were strong with about 750000 bushels to seaboard and large July orders. demand faded late as futures dipped. Coarse grains were erratic and cash wheat improved while overall demand slowed.
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Winnipeg
Seaboard
Woman in Saskatchewan murder case nearly collapses in court
In Saskatoon police court Mrs Laura Johnson faced a preliminary hearing for murdering her husband James Johnson railway mail clerk who died Jan 3 from head wounds. Blood stained clothing from the bed was produced as exhibits while relatives were allowed into the packed basement courtroom.
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Saskatoon
Laura Johnson
I. M. Brown
James B. Johnson
Mluv Huuss
Flavelle
Johnson
Samuel Quinn
Alleged Murderer Of Sergt Billings Is Under Arrest
John Parks, a trapper, wanted in the death of game warden Sergt John Billings and his guide Joseph Stringer, was arrested near Whitney Ontario at midnight. Constable tf Hioft made the capture and Parks awaits Magistrate Chown of Renfrew who is due to arrive.
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Whitney
Ont
John Parks
Sergt
John Billings
Joseph Stringer
Tf Hioft
Parks
Chown
Renifrew
Pole claim denials challenge Peary and Cook
Quebec reports Captain J E Bernier says neither Admiral Peary nor Dr Frederick Cook reached the North Pole. He argues Peary came within a few miles, while Cook was never closer than about 400 miles.
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Quebec
Robert E. Peary
Pr. Frderick Cook
Noth Pole
J. E. Bernier
Admiral Peary
Pole
Dr. Cook
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Robb
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