Foreigners Under Fire as Addis Ababa Uprising Erupts
In Addis Ababa bandit attacks hit United States and French legations while British officials seek aid. Foreigners sheltering in the British legation were wounded as 24 whites were reported killed by fanatical tribesmen. Haile Selassie and family left for Haifa aboard the cruiser Enterprise seeking safety.
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London
C.P
United States
Legation
Addis Ababa
Washington
Sidney Barton
Ethiopia
Yo Badoglio
Addis Tinbasind
Eth
Paul Bodard
Paris
Djibouti
Emperor Haile Selassie
Haifa
Palestine
Aberhart Urges Action to Save Alberta Economy
Premier Aberhart told Alberta congregants the province faces grave finances and must act to avoid a collapse, likening Alberta’s plight to a doomed mine rescue and urging decisive measures as a new resident reports rapid migration to the province.
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Mdmontton
Pone
Earhart
Monton
Alita
Ose River
Wag
Social Credit
Columbia
Albertu
Ted
Toronto
Ite
Young Ye
R. Aberhart
Alberta Enacts New Sales Tax Enforcement Begins
R M Gunderson announced six new inspectors will patrol Alberta to enforce the new sales tax act and ensure regulations are understood. Provincial Treasurer Charles Cockroft warned merchants cannot absorb the tax and warned about equity and competition concerns. Exemptions include purchases by the Dominion and provincial government, municipalities, school boards, hospitals, vestry boards, and charitable institutions.
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Enmonton
C.P
R. M. Gunderson
Alberta
Charles Cockroft
Cockroft
Medicine Hat Fish and Game Association Meeting Report
The Medicine Hat Fish and Game Association, led by A. P. Burns since its inception, held its annual meeting at Corona Hall praising past pest control and urging stronger conservation efforts. Hays urged cooperation as bird and wildlife numbers rise, with films on birds and native wildlife shown alongside a hunter’s meal prepared by Mine Host Cantalini for Sportsmen.
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Alberta
Medicine Hatch and Game Association
Stad
A. P. Burns
Corona Hall
Hays
Department of National Perks
Bruce
Hope
Cantalini
Cyclonic winds tear through Ontario damaging homes and structures
A violent cyclone today from Windsor to Essex caused severe destruction. The Dev onshire grandstand roof and a Riverside house were blown away, barns and trees felled, poles toppled, and a 209 foot roof flipped onto the Essex terminal tracks. Harvey Morneau’s Riverside home was split in two with the roof carried 100 feet away. Norman Hay of Leamington Transport suffered injuries when the wind hurled the warehouse roof onto railway property.
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Windsor
Ont
Devonshire Racetrack
Sandwich
East Township
Riverside
Harvey Morneau
Norman Hay
Leamington Transport Company
Essex Terminal
Graf Zeppelin sustains minor damage in Rio landing
Graf Zeppelin slightly damaged in Rio de Janeiro when a steel cable broke during landing. A hole about 11 yards square opened in the airship envelope, with the dirigible landing safely afterward.
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Rio DE Janeiro
C.p.havas
Lancashire hopes rise in Canada budget concessions
W Nelson, leader of last year's Lancashire delegation urging rayon goods to the Canadian Board, says no dramatic rise in British exports to Canada is expected. He believes Lancashire producers may gain a larger share of purchases if general conditions improve, though it's too early for press comment.
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Duke of Connaught
Edward
Victoria
United Grand Lodge of Freemasons
Canada
Connaught School
Medicine Hat
London
C.P
W. Nelson
Dominion
Nelson
United Kingdom
Truck Speeder Fined at R C M P Court
William Frank faced R C M P court Saturday for speeding a truck. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Officers remind drivers the 28 mile per hour highway limit must not be exceeded or offenders will be prosecuted.
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R.C.M.P
William Frank
Italy to Place Puppet Ruler On Throne
Geneva May 3 A P reports that Mussolini is expected to install a puppet emperor in Ethiopia and seek a peace treaty on Italian terms while recognizing an independent Amharic state under supervision. Officials doubt League approval of any peaceful settlement from conquest and discuss lifting sanctions at the May 11 council. Toronto police enforce a bylaw closing dance halls at 11 45 pm.
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Geneva
A.P
League of Nations
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Italy
Tr Duce
League
League Council
Paris
Great Britain
France
Foreign Office
Freighter Canadian Planter Sinks After Collision at Sea
The Canadian Planter, a 5,399 ton steel freighter, sank after a collision with City of Auckland off Vineyard Haven Mass near Nantucket. Planter crew of 50 abandoned ship at 1:30 a.m. and were rescued by Auckland and U.S. coast guard cutter Natave. One crewman was seriously burned and evacuated. The fog hindered damage assessment. Auckland proceeded toward New York with Planter’s crew aboard.
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Vineyard Haven
Mass
C.F
Atlantic
City of Auckland
Planter
Auckland
United States
Coastguard
Natave
New York
Halifax
Australia
Boston
Calcutta
Nantucket
Cross Rip
B. W. C. Manning
Panama Canal
Montgomerie & Workman
London
Canadian Airways Reports Profit Drop in 1935
Canadian Airways Limited showed an operating profit of 35343 dollars in 1935, down from 43668 dollars in 1934, reflecting a decline in earnings for the carrier.
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Canadian Airways Limited
Popular Front wins large majority in French Chamber
Paris May 4 The Leftist Popular Front swept to control of the next Chamber of Deputies with about 375 of 618 seats as Communists lead gains spread from cities to provinces. Marcel Dent Jacques Stern Pierre Maso defeated. Reynaud narrowly beaten. Laval supporters fail in Paris suburbs.
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Paris
George Hambleton
C.P
Popular Front
Chamber of Deputies
Marcel Dent
Air
Jacques Stern
Pierre Maso
Chamber
Bethune
Versailles
Boil Soleil
Aubervilliers
Pierre Laval
Nice
Toulon
Bergrac
Dorgogne
Gas Explosion Destroys House Injures Woman in Suffield
At 5 am a gas explosion destroyed Mrs. M. Nowicki home in Suffield. She suffered facial and hand burns and was transported by Doctor Gershaw to Medicine Hat. Her grandson Albert Lund was away overnight and is not involved. By afternoon she rested easily with no serious injury anticipated.
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Suffield
the General Hospital
Murder mystery on Hubbard farmer Nick Danesiwich death
Nick Danesiwich a 35 year old Hubbard district farmer was found dead in bed early Sunday morning after his wife woke to a gunshot. A rifle lay on the floor beside the bed and police say they cannot yet determine if the death was self inflicted or foul play.
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Ituna
Sask
C.P
Nick Danesawich
Hubbard District
R.G.M.P
Danesiich
Arly
City Enforces Pen Rule for Free Roaming Chickens
City police report multiple complaints about chickens roaming freely causing damage. Owners will face action for letting fowls run at large and must pen birds as required by local by law.
Canadians Generally Are Well Pleased with the New C A Dunning Budget
The Canadian budget raises the sales tax to eight percent and adds corporation taxes. Retail prices are expected to rise only slightly as manufacturers pass the higher taxes to jobbers and retailers. Toronto business leaders predict limited impact on overall consumer prices and a modest yearly increase in regional tax contributions.
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C.A. Dunning
House of Commons
Ottawa
Gerald St Ton
Reseottione Toronto
C. L. Burton
Tert Simpson Company
Toronto
Canadian Missionaries Safe In Ethiopia War Zone
Canadian missionaries have nearly all moved away from Addis Ababa as the Soudan interior mission reports. Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Hooper are in England and Dr. and Mrs. Roberts have left Addis Ababa for the south. Only Dr. and Mrs. T A Lambie and Miss F MacLuckie may remain in the Ethiopian capital. Lambies are Ethiopian citizens and not classed as Canadians.
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Toronto
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Soudan Interior Mission
Ralph Hooper
England
Roberts
South
T. A. Lambie
F. MacLuckie
Lambie
Soudan Mission
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L. Brown
Sullivan
Appleton
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CNR
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Reynaud
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