Selassie Likely To Seek Peace Within League Framework
Reuters dispatch reports Emperor Haile Selassie probably will agree to peace negotiations under the League of Nations amid Italian advances in Northern Ethiopia. Italian high command says 30 000 Ethiopians killed or wounded since Feb 10, with 2 000 Italians dead. Caproni bombers also drop mustard gas on the Dessye front, injuring civilians and drawing British aid.
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London
Reuters
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League of Nations
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Italy
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Adi Quala
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Alamata Dessye
C.P. Een Caproni
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Dessye
Walk-Out Threat Expands Beyond New York Labor Strike
The nationwide walk-out by building service workers appears possible as strike leaders signal expansion beyond New York. Union reports claim crippling elevators and heating in 6000 buildings while police and employers report far fewer affected, with violence and disorder marking the third day of the dispute.
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United States
Ripoo
Royal Bank Manager Transfer Shifts to Vancouver
Regina March 4 Nickerson longtime manager of the Royal Bank here transfers to the main branch in Vancouver. He came to Regina from Medicine Hat and was active in clubs and charity organizations.
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Nickerson
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Medicine Hat
Landslide Cleanup Clears Carbon Rail Disruption
Canadian Pacific train service resumed after a landslide at Carbon last Thursday night. The slide 40 feet long and 25 feet deep dammed Knee Hill creek, shifting CPR yard tracks by 25 to 50 feet. George J. Fox of Medicine Hat led the clearing work and plans to return tomorrow.
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Canadian Pacific
Langdon
Carbon
Knee Hill Creek
C.P.R
George J. Fox
Medicine Hat
Bryson Remanded to Summer Assizes in Gillis Murder
Ian Bryson was remanded until the summer assizes by Mr Justice T Donovan at the Spring assizes. Gillis, a constable, was fatally wounded during a filling station holdup in Winnipeg six weeks earlier while trying to arrest Bryson.
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Winnipeg
C.P
Ian Bryson
Charles Gillis
Justice T. Donovan
Gillis
Bryson
Tribute to Justice Howson as he leaves legislature
Alberta Premier Aberhart leads tributes in the legislature as Justice W. R. Howson resigns to join the trial division of the Alberta Supreme Court. Aberhart praises Howson as a vigorous opponent who remained a good sport and guided the house away from folly. The session adjourns early to honor him. Separately, a Liberal motion to delay a bill on trades licensing is defeated as debates focus on the act’s scope and compulsory provisions.
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Admonton
W. R. Howson
Alberta Supreme Court
Willian Aberhart
Jdge Howson
Hts
N. B. Tanner
Aberhart
Jlowson
SarnYou
Edmonton
G.P
G. H. van Allen
K.C
Lib
Alberta
Social Credit
van Allen
Barnes
Mdmonton
Britain vows arms build up as reply to flouting nations
Britain unveils a broad defence white paper amid rising global armaments. The plan pledges naval expansion with two capital ships next year and 6,000 more sailors, plus four new infantry battalions and modernized artillery, signaling readiness to arm to defend empire and maintain commitments. The total cost is pegged around 300 million pounds over three years, with flexible, hard to cost measures.
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Thecair
Great Britain
Theovernment
England
Plan Of Corporate Taxation Shocks Congress
President Roosevelt proposes a major revision of corporate taxation. The plan would tax portions of corporate profits not distributed as dividends to fund farm relief and soldiers bonuses. Congress reacts with surprise and bipartisan criticism amid expected fierce debate.
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Treasuries
A. Porrtion
Treasury
Civilization Too Much For Birds In Winnipeg
March 4 report from Winnipeg notes sparrow deaths linked to central heating. Dr Fred Cadham of the University of Manitoba says birds fared well during cold snaps until central heating spread, causing heat and ventilation issues that led to pneumonia and deaths.
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Winnipeg
C.P
Fred Cadham
University of Manitoba
Alberta Liberals to name temporary house leader
Edmonton report says four Liberal members prepare to choose a temporary speaker to replace W. Howson. Lou Giroux of Grouard, dean of the house, is favored if he agrees to take the post.
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C.P
Alberta
Howson
Lou Giroux
Grouard
Stalin Says Russia Ready to Fight Japan Over Outer Mongolia
Stalin told Roy H. Howard Russia would wage war with Japan if needed to preserve Outer Mongolia’s independence. The interview quoted by Howard appeared in the New York World Telegram. Meanwhile Chinese forces advanced into Shansi amid fears for missionaries and mounting Sino-Japanese clashes near Taiyuan and Fen-chow.
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People’s Republic
Stalin
New York
C.P
Russia
Joseph Stalin
Mongolia
Roy H. Howard
Scripps- Howard
New York World-Telegram
Howard
Shanghai
A.P
Shansi
United States
Taiyuan
Yen Hsi-shan
King Edward's Marriage Prospects With Spanish Princess Ruled Impossible
London reports quote British law prevents the king from marrying a Catholic making a match with Maria Christina of Spain impossible. Madrid dispatch cites Paris monarchists claiming Edward has chosen a partner, with announcement expected to cause a sensation in Spain.
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Edward
Maria Christina
Spain
Madrid
Paris
Infanta
Alfonso of
Bennett Duel Over 1934 Trade Letter in Commons
In Ottawa a short, stocky immigrant recalled 1934 letters by Conservative Leader Bennett as a basis for a Canada U S trade treaty. Finance Minister Dunning defended the pact, calling the letter historic while Liberals applauded. The exchange continued.
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C.P
Canada
House of Commons
Dunning
Bennett
Washington
Ito
Jeader
Alberta Social Credit Budget Defended Amid Non Confidence Move
Edmonton Liberal George H. Van Allen moved in the Alberta Legislature to express non confidence in the Social Credit government. He criticized the budget for failing to deliver promised dividends, and for tax increases on essentials, calling it deflation that hurts purchasing power and pledges.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta Social. Credit
George H.van Allen
K.C
Alberta
Foreign Spy Trial Opens in London
In London Old Bailey the first postwar foreign spy trial begins with Dr. Hermann Goetz pleading not guilty to Official Secrets Act violations. The prosecution accuses him of trying to learn RAF secrets, with two women among the jury pool and a raven-haired young woman said to aid him.
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London
C.P
Britain
Old Bailey
Hermann Goetz
Royal Air Force
Senate approves bill to revise Dominion Franchise Act
Ottawa report says the senate gave first reading to a bill amending the Dominion Franchise Act. It would remove the need to revise electoral lists this year. The bill passed the house of commons where elections machinery will be overhauled by a special committee. Second reading set for Wednesday.
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Ottawa
C.P
Senate
House of Commons
Prince Konoye Declines Premiership For Health Reasons
Tokyo March 4 Prince Fumimaro Konoye declined to form the new cabinet citing poor health. The privy council, before Emperor Hirohito, approved what was described as an important law and prepared for the emperor's sanction. In Lacombe Charles Abbott, a leading agriculturist and former Dominion board member, died suddenly on Tuesday.
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Konoye
Glenn Babb
Associated Press Foreign
Hirohito
Fumimaro Konoye
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Great Sees Council
Pal
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Saionji
Lacombe
C.P
Charles Abbott
Dominion
Premier Faces Douglas Exit Over Alberta Social Credit Plan
Alberta premier Aberhart says he would prefer Major C H Douglas reconsider his retirement as reconstruction adviser. Douglas has given notice to terminate his contract but the government plans to press ahead with the Social Credit program including basic dividends. Introduction of enabling legislation was postponed as caucus studies the potential split with Douglas.
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C.P
Alberta
C. H. Douglas
Aberhart
Douglas
Social Credit
C.H. Douglas
London
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