Russia Protests Soviet Air Flights Over Manchuria
The Japanese foreign office announced a strong protest to Moscow over alleged Soviet aeroplane flights over Manchuria and Korea. Tokyo will telegraph Ambassador Ota with details of two alleged flights on February 25 and 27 and demand guarantees against recurrence.
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Manchuuria
Korea
Tokyo Foreign Office
Moscow
Tokyo
Manchuria
Foreign Office
War Office
Ota
Japan
Izvestia
Asahi
The
Alta Orange men protest French language radio in Alberta
Edmonton reports the 16th annual session of the Grand Black Chapter of Orange men of Alberta adopted strong resolutions opposing French language content in Canadian Radio Commission programs and urging Ottawa to curb communism and deport leaders. J G Coupland was reelected Grand Master.
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Edmonton
Canadian Radio Commission
Dominion
Canada
Orangemen of
Alberta
J. G. Coupland
Titchdale
H. H. Chorsier
Mannyijle
Medicine
Dollfuss Faces Nazi Ultimatum As Austria Blends Rumors
Reports from Vienna describe mounting rumors as the February 27 ultimatum to Chancellor Dollfuss by Theodore Habicht nears expiration. Official statements insist no unrest and stress preparation for safeguarding public security with Heimwehr forces in upper Austria.
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Wille Ftlrur
Vienna
Austria
Engelbert Dollfuss
Upper Austria
Dollfuss
Associated Press
Low
Heimwehr
Ernst von Starhemberg
Hapsburg
Meimwehr
Prince von Starhemberg
Theodore Habicht
Azis
Munich
Habicht
Fey
Week in Edmonton debate on provincial government
Hector Lang reports from Edmonton on the February 19 debate where Premier J Ep droite Stabe defended thirteen years of governance. Speakers addressed wheat policy, public works, wages, road building, veterans' care, and reform proposals with several calls for cabinet reorganization and regional equity.
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J. Eppide Stabe
Brown- Ice
National Wheat Board
Alberto
Pattison
Edson
Donald Cameron
Canada
Dominion
Great Lakes
Misxen
Victoria
Ano
Captain Dakin
Beaver River
W.W. G. Farquharson
Ribstone
C.N.R
Rudolf Hennig
Clover Bur
Miskew
Vietolia
Col
F.C. Jamieson
Edmonton
Mines and Industry
Gordon Walker
Claresholm
O. L. McPherson
Hig
W. R. Howson
C. L. Gibbs
O. St. Germain
St. Albert
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
Cruickshanks
Rocky Mountain House
Bossenberry
Pincher Creek
J. F. Lymburn
Justice
Norman Hindsley
Sweat shop probe exposes shocking low wages in Quebec
Ottawa reports that in Quebec the Montreal needle trade pays girls as low as 32 and 3 a week while contractors offer 35 cents a dozen for boys trousers and 50 cents to 1 a dozen for men. Department stores push low prices. A rural Quebec shoe plant paid girls 1.50 a week for 75 hours. owner prosecuted but fined ten dollars.
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Ottawa
Montreal
Gustav Franco
Quebec
House
World-Wide Novena at St Joseph's Shrine Montreal
Since March 1928 a solemn world wide novena is held each year between March 10 and 19. Hundreds of thousands join by sending intentions to St Joseph's Shrine in Montreal for placement before the statue. Medal and novena leaflet available on request.
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St. Joseph's
St Joseph
St. Joseph
Saint Joseph's Shrine
Cote-des- Neiges
Montreal
Que
France and Germany May Reach Arms Accord
Paris report says Premier Doumergue weighs Hitler's demand for moderate German rearmament under an agreement allowing France to keep its strong army. The arms accord outlines limits for both nations and is being discussed in London and Rome.
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Paris
Gaston Doumergue
Adolf Hitler
Germany
France
London
Rome
Pheasants Arrive for Distribution by Association
The Medicine Hat Fish and Game Association announces the arrival of 100 Chinese ring necked pheasants from Subh Dakota. Birds are distributed in groups of four with a cock and three hens and most are spoken for. Applicants should contact Harold Patton or Reg Bray to arrange delivery at once.
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Medicine Hat Fish and Game Association
Subh Dakota
Harold Patton
Reg. Bray
Dangerous Crime Wave Hits Boston
Boston reports a complex crime spree including theatre and bank robberies and gun thefts from armories. Abraham M. Faber claims a confession and points to Irving and Morton Millen, with Tre Millen brothers arrested in New York awaiting return to face charges.
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Boston
Greater Boston
Abraham M. Faber
Irving
Morton Millen
Tre Millen
New York
Needham
Mass
Faber
Prince Chegodeff Youssounoff Testifies In Rasputin Case
In London court today Prince Chegodeff Youssounoff described killing Rasputin claiming he acted for Russia. He testified he killed Rasputin after the monk claimed German pay and plan to seize the Czars throne. Princess Youssounoff sues a film company for 2 million dollars over Rasputin and the Empress depiction.
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London
Prince Chegodeff Youssounoff
Rasputin
Russia
Youssounoff
Old
Germany
Howson Favours Union of Three Prairie Provinces
Edmonton reports Premier J E Brownlee backs study of merging Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba into a centralized government to cut costs while noting decentralization risks. Liberal leader Howson endorses relief from taxes, while Conservative and Labor leaders urge thorough study and scrutiny amid provincial debate.
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Howson
Prairie Provinces
Edmonton
Regina
Saskatchewan House
J E. Brownlee
Prairie
Alberta
Saskatchewan
W. R. Howson
Liberal
Liberal Party
D. M. Duggan
Phillips Hanged Convict for Quebec Child Murder
Nelson Phillips, 18, was convicted tonight of murdering Maud Ascah, 14, at Peninsula Quebec last fall. Chief Justice R A B Greenhalgh scheduled his hanging for May 18 after a 40 minute jury deliberation. Maud and her cousin Marguerite Ascah 18 disappeared August 31 1933 with Maud's body surfacing in Gaspe bay and a suspected foot of Marguerite found in rocks along the shore.
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Quebec
Nelson Phillips
Maud Ascah
Peninsula
Que
R. A. B. Greenshields
Marguerite Ascah
Maud
Gaspe Bay
Marguerite
Settling Irrigation Land At Kiwanis Luncheon
D W Hays outlined the challenges of colonizing irrigation districts at a Kiwanis meeting. He cited high upfront costs, long settlement periods, debt burdens, and nonpayment patterns as core factors that hinder profitability for investors and settlers alike. He described three farmer types, land contracts terms, and a Canada Land & Irrigation Company plan to boost advance payments. A new settler selection system and crop rotation emphasis, plus a community feed lot, were noted as keys to success.
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D. W. Hays
Kiwanis
Hays
Canada Land &Irrigation Company
Mr. Hays
British Railways May Cut First Class Fares
A London official says during the Summer program conference the general managers may back a plan to lower first class fares. The gap above third class could shrink from 66 2 3 percent to about 50 percent as third class service improves. With more third class travel, first class carriages remain largely empty.
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British Railways
London
Prospects Brighter for Canadian Jobs in February
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports a strong recovery from seasonal employment losses in Canada. On February 1 employment rose for the first time since 1921 with 8,463 firms reporting gains totaling 25,945 jobs, a 3.1 percent increase, bringing total staff to 846,943.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Hunger marchers denied hearing in Commons clash
In London the House of Commons rejected a bid to allow 2,000 hunger marchers to address MPs or the prime minister. Labour supporters and government backers defeated a motion to adjourn for urgent debate, with 270 to 52 voting against. The scene grew turbulent as McGovern demanded a hearing.
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London
John McGovern
House of Commons
McGovern
House “of Commons
Ramsay MacDonald
Labor
George Buchanan
Yeaters
Othei
Clydesidé
She Te Uborites
Lt C.als
Canada Short Term Loans In Ottawa Reported By Cal Press
In Ottawa on February 28 reports from financial circles indicate the government plans an issue of short term treasury bills by tender. The offering would be for a small amount and maturities of three or six months. Official details remain limited as discussions continue.
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Ottawa
Cal Press
Curren Am
Dominion
Gement
Shor Sa
Treasury
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Hector Lang
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