Supreme Court weighs Dominion labor laws on wages and rest
Ottawa reports the Supreme Court reserved judgment on the validity of three Dominion statutes establishing minimum wages eight hour day and weekly rest with focus shifting to unemployment insurance. Provinces oppose federal reach, arguing treaty based limits under the British North America Act.
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Ottawa
C.P
Supreme Court
UAWA
W. de B. Farris
Oup Eitphasis
Enenak Apunick
Ominion
International Labor Organization
Geneva
Farris
Mr. Roebuck
Roebuck
Dominion
Quebec
New Brunswick
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Rowell
Alberta
Warris
Canada
Alberta Premier faces broad school district opposition to consolidation plan
Trustees across Alberta provinces show pronounced unified opposition to Premier Aberhart's proposed consolidation of school districts. From 25 districts, only one supports the plan, delaying any action on reorganizing agricultural Game Commissioners branch.
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Aberhart
Dmonton
C.P
Game Commissioners Branch
Department of Agriculture
Preoier Aberhart
Alberta Social Credit dividend forms delayed after Legislature session
Premier Aberhart said registration forms designed to provide the provincial government with information to plan and pay Social Credit dividends will not be distributed until after the impending session of the Legislature. The delay delays payment of dividends and affects residents awaiting the forms.
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Edmonton
Aberhart
High Society Scandal Heads to British Courts
London court opens a civil suit seeking 50 000 dollars in damages filed by Keith Hugh Williams against Jack Trevor owner of Sunderland House a Mayfair club. Williams says he was swindled and that card sharks were allowed in the club with Lady Cleveland and Lord Hindle among expected witnesses.
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London
C.p.hoyas
Keith Hugh Williams
Jack Trevor
Sunderland House
Williams
Mayfair
Lady Cleveland
Lord “Hindle
Trevor
Crouplers
France Calls for Germany Link in Collective Security
A Ministry statement signals France seeks Germany to be linked to the League of Nations framework for Europe peace. Premier Sarraut pledges vigilance and a con constellation policy while Parliament weighs a confidence vote on the Sarraut ministry's stance.
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France
Germany
Vamis
Sarraut Y Smursclay
Europe
League of ‘Nations
Sdrraut
League
Tha Jawaf
Mollison Jailed in Los Angeles on Intoxication Charge
British flyer James A Mollison was held in Beverley Hills justice court on intoxication charges. He described his arrest at the police station, mistaking it for the Trocadero, and quipped about the misdirected Bobbies.
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Jimmy
Mollison
Los Angeles
James
Beverley Hills
Holland
Molitzon
Trocadera
Hailyvoon
Sarraut Wins Confidence Vote in Paris Chamber
Premier Sarraut secured a confidence vote in the Chamber of Deputies on the first test of his new government, tallying 361 to 155. The result was reported from Paris on January 31 by C.P. with the item noting the decisive support for his administration.
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Paris
C.P
Sarraut
Chamber of Deputies
Bryan
U.S
Irish Sea
Germany
Duggan Criticizes Plan to Usurp Legislature Powers
Wanmonton Jan 380. D. M. Duggan Alberta Conservative leader protests Premier Aberhart's proposal to enable the government to make blanket expenditures for Social Credit aims. He calls the plan an usurpation of legislative functions, voiced during today’s session discussions.
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Womonton
Aberhart
D. M
Duggan
M.L.A
Alberta
Pope Pius III Declares Not Disturbed by Illness
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius III as not confined to bed and not disturbed by illness. The note comes amid Vatican activity and communicates reassurance about the pope's health.
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Smatican
Dan
Convicts Burned Alive in Truck Transfer Accident
In Scottsboro Alabama on January 31 a gasoline fire trapped and burned twenty African American convicts being moved in a transfer truck to a rock crusher on the Lee highway. Two white guards were among the dead, while others escaped or were fatally burned. The truck overturned and a stove kept the blaze going as workers attempted to rescue those inside.
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Scottsboro
Ala
Middlebrook
Lee Highway
League of Nations purges Italian propaganda pamphlet
Geneva reports the League of Nations publishing photographs alleging Ethiopian atrocities against Italian soldiers. Mussolini signals possible diplomatic retaliation if sanctions widen to an embargo. Addis Ababa dispatches say Nasibu’s forces move toward Ogaden to attack Graiani’s troops as Jijiga retreats southward.
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Geneva
C. P. Cable
League of Nations
Rome
Havas
Lal Agey
Addis ‘Ababa
Dan
Goris Hlavas
cRas
Nasibu
P Eartier
Rouvoltou Graaiani
Ogaden
Jijiga
Alberta seeks over one million bushels of seed oats
Official surveys indicate Alberta plans to call up more than 1 000 000 bushels of seed oats and 300 000 bushels of barley for spring seeding. Commissioner Longman told Calgary farmers that frost and poor seed grades may require outside supplies for barley and overall seed shortages are the worst in 20 years per inspector Stewart.
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Calgary
G. P
Alberta
Congman
Gi.m. Stewawart
Dominion
Branchit
Wilson draft notes shaped U S policy before entry to World War I
Secret State Department papers reveal Woodrow Wilson drafted a high minded protest to Germany over unrestricted submarine warfare before U S entry in the Great War. The outline urged a formal note stressing humanity and neutral rights, not one life alone, and pressed for a strong, principled stance.
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Washington
A .P
State Department
Woodrow Wilson
S.nogality
United States
Department
Germanny
Wailliam
Jennings Bryan
Leon Chester Thras Rasher
Irish Sea
Wilson
United ‘States
Ruth
Bryan
Robert Lansing
State “Department
Thrasher
Germany
Yvesbels
Éwesty
Naval conference eyes annual reveal of naval construction
London reports the talks among Britain United States France Italy to publish next year’s naval build plans for ships over 100 tons. The U S proposes extending battleship life to 20 years. Japan’s status remains delicate with hints of voluntary adherence to any agreement.
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London
International Naval Conference
Great’ Britain
United
Stats
France
Italy
Tours
United States
Geneva
United ‘States
League of Nations
Japan
Clearing house returns show year over year drop
Monthly clearings fall from January 1935 levels as Christmas trade affects volume. This month totals 958,195 dollars, down from 1,399,244 dollars last month and 766,593 dollars in the same month last year.
McCaughey Held as Witness in Labatt Kidnap Case
Louis McCaughey former sales manager of John Labatt brewery was held as a material witness in London Ontario court. He was not jailed and remained under provincial police guard in an anteroom. Russell Knowles testified naming McCaughey as involved in the plot to abduct the brewer.
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London
C.P
Louis McCaughey
John Labatt
Russell Knowles
McCaughey
Eric McMillan
Knowles
Labatt
Alberta Plans to Take Over Beer Sale Face Delay
Edmonton January 31 On plans for provincial control of beer sales in Alberta debate continues as Attorney General and officials discuss whether distributors could act only as cartage agencies amid project delays and questions of authority.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Gener
Lmr
Hugill
British Govt Criticized for Armament Plans
The Daily Herald attacked the British government in London on January 31 for secretly elaborating an armament program while considering a 10 thousand ton battleship and at least one aircraft carrier. The Herald said a cabinet sub-committee on defence backed a more ambitious program than previously revealed.
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London
Daily ‘Herald
Britain
Jy. Aview
Aire Daily Herald
Seed winners announced at Alberta seed fair
Calgary January 31 seed winners announced at Alberta championships with John D Morris Hardisty winning Marquis wheat. Howard P Wright Airdrie won certified oats and Victory oats in class. Victor Watson Airdrie led Legacy oats. Andrew Giffen Okotoks won best Hanneken barley and best two row exhibit in commercial classes.
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Calgary
C.P
Alberta
John.d. Morris
Hardisty
Lethbridge
Andrew Giffen
Okotoks
Gas grenade evidence in Regina riot inquiry
Regina reports a police officer tabled a Royal Canadian Mounted Police tear gas grenade used during the July 1 market square melee. Inspector Albert Margom displayed the small red canister as evidence amid testimony about police actions and troop movements on the square.
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Regina
C.P
Royal Canadian ‘Mounted Police
Albert
Ga Margom
Edmonton R.C
Unl
Four More Alberta Government Dismissals Reported
Edmonton dispatch notes four more provincial government service members dismissed amid a reorganization drive. Fisheries inspector M Whitlow, who aided Social Credit campaign efforts, is among those let go. John Ross, a Lands and Mines clerk, is also ousted. Frank Car Foll, night caretaker, and elevator operator Albert McLeod are removed as cost-cutting continues.
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Department of Lands and Mines
Frank Car- Foll
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