Repeal Payne Bill Opens Canadian Goods to U S Market
Washington reports hearings on the tariff schedule close next Friday as Chairman Underwood announces. Democrats push for free food, aiming to lower living costs by reducing duties on essentials and permitting freer Canadian competition. Wilson pledges to avoid easing the pledge to reduce living costs, opposing a farmer driven protectionist stance.
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Ways and Means Committee
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Republican Ways and Means Committee
Four Die In Chicago Hotel Fire At Iowa Building
Four persons died and three men were seriously injured when a fire destroyed the Iowa hotel at 330 332 North Clark Street Chicago January 30. The dead included James O Gara B Benjamin and James lover plus Pearl Clark. Fire officials said those killed were awakened but could not escape. Damages were about 15000. Pressure is being brought to the rail carriers to establish a cattle feeding station at Revelstoke.
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New Haven
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James Lover
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Wilson
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Methodist General Conference in Toronto
Toronto Ont Jan 20 A prominent Methodist says the general conference is unlikely to meet in the maritime provinces. After Victoria B C accepted Sackville as the site strong representations have been made against moving east owing to higher than expected costs. Toronto may be chosen.
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Desperate Tactics of Window Smashing Suffragettes Again
London reports a fresh wave of militant suffragette acts with more windows smashed at the colonial office and the Hamburg-American line offices. A hammer strike shattered a 150 pound pane, while shopping districts faced police and guard reinforcements. Legal action targets losses. insured damage run into hundreds of pounds nightly. Pillar box attacks also surface nationwide with tar and arson-like flames reported at post offices and postal packets destroyed in London.
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Croydon
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Pope to Take Occasional Rest and Pause Audiences
Rome reports Pope John XXIII will rest periodically as advised by his physician Dr. Marchiafava. Audiences expected to be suspended for a couple of days weekly and fatiguing functions curtailed in summer. The Leo XIIII death anniversary and Pius X coronation dates will move from January 20 and July 9 to November 5 and November 16.
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Big Warehouse Planned for Lethbridge with $100,000 Cost
Lethbridge, January 29. International Harvester Co. views Lethbridge as Southern Alberta’s distributing center and plans a future warehouse. During summer they will construct a large facility rivaling American buildings, costing over $100,000.
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International Harvester Co
C N R Begins Peace River Line Track Laying
The Canadian Northern Railway starts laying track on the Peace River line as part of its expansion. Local observers note the project will connect key towns and boost regional transport. Construction crews move along the route with scheduled milestones.
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Triple Crime in the Yeron Near Dawson PV
Jan. 10 report from Dawson PV states Smith believed to have hired his wife and AM. Kelly, whom he was jealous of. All three bodies recovered. Smith died by his own hand.
Gompers Denounces Compulsory Arbitration at Civic Meeting
Samuel Gompers and William G. Lee condemned compulsory arbitration as proposed in New York legislation. They argued workers and employers oppose surrendering to injustice and favor better dispute methods. Oscar Strauss urged a national war commission to protect public service employees and allow rate adjustments if needed.
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Editor and manager jailed for urging king's assassination
The Paris court condemned the La Bataille Syndicatiste manager and editor to five years in jail and a $600 fine for an October article urging the assassination of King Alfonso of Spain if he visited Paris. It warned that repeat offenses would draw similar sentences.
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Buchanan and Warnock Lock to Towns Claims
In the Commons railway committee W A Buchanan’s bill to incorporate the Alberta Railway and Irrigation Co. was reported. The CPR line could reach Pincher Creek. Warnock had an amendment struck out its wording. Cardston concerns were promised ministerial consideration as the bill was reported with route changes to safeguard the public.
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Railway Committee of the Commons
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Alberta Railway and Irrigation Co
Pincher Creek
Warnock
Andrew Thompson
CPLR
Frank Cochrane
Medicine Hat
Cardston
Duke and Duchess Plan Holiday to England for Medical Advice
The Duke and Duchess of Connaught will travel to England in the spring so the Duchess can seek further medical advice. The Duke will return on leave. exact dates and length of absence from Canada are undecided. The Duchess resumes progress and is expected back in Ottawa soon.
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Ottawa
Trust Co Assigned In Vancouver Sees Creditors Paid
The People’s Trust Co. a large Vancouver firm with a London branch has assigned. Directors say creditors and shareholders will be paid in full.
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People’s Trust Co
London
England
Price Ellison Ill With Appendicitis
Victoria report states Hon. Price Ellison Minister of Agriculture is sick with appendicitis in Victoria B C. January 90 notes the illness and status.
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B. C
Price Ellison
Lord Alverstone Critically Ill in New York
A cable reports Chief Justice Lord Alverstone of Magtiad for twelve years is critically ill in New York, and his family hurries to his bedside as officials monitor his condition.
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French Bank Stockholders Challenge Seizure Court Motions
Sir Rodolphe Forget and the Banque Internationale faced 22 petitions and 22 motions from discontented French shareholders seeking to quash a seizure before judgment. Justice Boudin adjourned argument to February 6 after reviewing the petitions and motions filed by Aime Geoffrion for the petitioners.
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Sir R. Forget
Banque Internationale
Rodolphe Forget
J. F. Martin
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Sir Rodolphe
Aime Geoffrion
Justice Boudin
Grandson Disappearance Sparks Ontario Arrests
Lindsay Ontario January 26 an elderly man named Peters has been arrested as investigators probe the disappearance of five year old Brandson. Peters denies knowledge of the boy location.
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Brisk Polling Reported in Londonderry Election Day
Londonderry Ireland January 30 polling proceeds in bad weather and remains peaceful. A disqualified voter entered a booth disguised as an invalid. Nationalists foresee nine percent of their strength. Unionists expect about ninety eight percent turnout. Thirty Scots Fusiliers from Gosport, formerly stationed in County Derry, are expected to vote. Results due tomorrow.
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Calgary business leaders visit Medicine Hat on industrial tour
Ninety four Calgary executives including merchants real estate men and millionaires arrived by special train to inspect Medicine Hat's industrial growth. They toured pottery brick and rolling mill plants and the new power plant while discussing power costs and gas advantages. The Calgary party hailed Medicine Hat as a rising western industrial center with a bright future and potential to become the Pittsburg of Canada.
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Cecil Hotel
Prairie West
Alberta Clay Products Co
Ogilvie
Alberta Foundry
Corona
Advertising in the News Promises Wide Local Reach
The newspaper asserts higher cost efficiency for advertisers, claiming News coverage eliminates need for other media. It notes the paper distributes more copies locally than Medicine Hat houses, with over 2500 copies printed daily.
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Formation of Thirty-Fifth Central Alberta Horse Regiment
Ottawa authorizes a cavalry squadron with HQ at Wetaskiwin Asia and two independent squadrons at Red Deer and Pine Lake to form a three squadron regiment named the Thirty-Fifth Central Alberta Horse with HQ at Red Deer. A rifle association Number 601 Legion of Frontiersmen is authorized with HQ at Calgary. Balkan delegates reject offered provisions demanding Adrianople and Aegean Islands.
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Democrats Secure Senate Majority With Delaware Victory
With Willard Salisburry elected to the U S Senate from Delaware, Democrats gain a firm 49 seats to 43 Republicans and Progressives after March 4. Tennessee victory already locks party control, while contests in New Hampshire Virginia and Illinois loom over four uncertain seats.
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Willard Salisbury
United States
Delaware
Senate
Salisbury
Tennessee
Marshall
New Hampshire
Virginia
Illinois
Bacon
Georgia
Balkan War Armistice Ends as Turkish and Balkan Forces Move
News from Constantinople reports the Balkan allies terminating the armistice with four days to begin at 7 p.m. Greece continues fighting, Montenegrin clashes with Scutari garrison persist, and Turkish terms seek to keep Adrianople fortifications and select Aegean islands while offering some autonomous arrangements. The Turkish government shows compromise in its reply to European powers.
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Scutari
Aegean Sea
Dardanelles Strait
Mahmoud Shefket Pasha
Margrave
Johann von Pallavicini
Adrianople
Maritza
German bank messenger Bruning brought back for trial
Gustave Bruning the German bank messenger who fled to Canada with bank notes from Dressler Bank was arrested in Winnipeg and returned for trial. A 600 pound reward was offered. he carried 30,000 pounds. Canadian police offset the reward from his loot and sent the remainder to Germany after reports of unsatisfactory experiences with Germany in similar cases.
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Canada
Dressler Bank
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Germany
Mongolian Delegation Seeks Russian Aid Against Invasion
A Mongolian delegation appealed for Russian help as Chinese forces invade Manchuria and threaten Mongolia's existence. The Mongolian government has sent all troops but distrusts their discipline and effectiveness.
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Mongolia
Rumored CPR Plans for Large Elevators at Major West Centers
Rumors circulate that the Canadian Pacific Railway intends to construct large grain elevators at the principal western centers. Details and exact locations remain unconfirmed, pending official announcements from CPR authorities.
Labour Party Backs Woman Suffrage in Historic Vote
London Jan 30 The British Labour Party officially backs woman suffrage by a conference vote 850 to 437 urging Labour MPs to oppose any franchise bill excluding women. Trade unions with 2 to 3 million members could sway any party platform at a general election. The Daily News reports subscription details.
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