Watson Thomson Promotes Federation Vision in Canada
Canadian Club audience hears Watson Thomson of Glasgow urge Britain to lead toward a world federation. He argues Europe’s nervous tension and war fear require Britain’s leadership toward peace, with the British Empire as a model and precursor to a global federation. Officers were elected at the meeting and thanks given to Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Europe
Norman Davis
Watson Thomson
M.A
Glasgow
Scotland
Canada
Cosmopolitan Hotel
Thomson
Great Britain
Annie Currie
W. S. Ashley
TH. Norman Davis
A. M. White
T. A. Maxwell
J. S. Jordan
W. A. Burton
K. MacDonald
E. J. Vickers
L. Monkley
Lo Shaw
Paris
Czechoslovakia
New Britain
Mr. Thomsym
United States
Dole
Germany
Preance
Mr. Thomsen
Minh
British Commonwealth of Nations
Antony Eden Talks Peace to Legion
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told a Westminster reception for visiting American Legion members that Britain and the United States would pursue peace with the same courage shown on battlefields. He urged unremitting effort for peace and understanding among nations in memory of those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antony Eden
Londion
C.p.havas
Great Britain
United States
Ten
American Legion
Westminster Slall Yesterdy
Chateau Thierry
Ypres
French army budget hikes to 425 million for 1938
Paris October 13 The Minister of National Defence asked for a nearly 20 percent rise in the French army budget for 1938 requesting 425.7 million dollars up from 359.7 million. About 10 000 extra troops would be added to land forces already over 650 000 in France and colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
C.P
National Defence
France
Quick Decision On The Withdrawal Of Volunteers
London reports the cabinet decided to convene the Hands Off Spain committee this week to seek rapid rulings on withdrawing foreign volunteers from Spain after a lengthy cabinet meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
C.P
Spain
Megan Lloyd George Attacks Britain's Present Foreign Policy
At Margate on October 12 Miss Megan Lloyd George urged the Liberal Federation to push a vigorous response to global threats. She criticized Neville Chamberlain's diplomacy, urged concerted action with the United States, and called for stopping Japanese imports to aid China. The resolution blamed Britain's delay and lack of foresight at Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megan Lloyd George
G. Britain
Margate
Kent
Cr Cable
Great Britain
Women's
Liberal Federation
Lloyd George
Neville Chamberlain
Roosevelt
Chicago
United States
Japan
China
Geneva
Germany Recognizes Belgium Inviolability Amid Pact
Berlin reports indicate Germany has concluded a unilateral non aggression accord recognizing Belgium’s inviolability and integrity and pledging aid if attacked. The move, praised as a peace measure, binds Germany but not Belgium and may impact League of Nations obligations. Italy reportedly may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
C.P
Germany
Belgium
Reich
Europe
League of Nations
Brussels
League
Rome
Italy
Fascist Officials Deny Black Shirt Draft for Spain
Rome authorities rejected claims that 50,000 Black Shirt recruits are being prepared for service in Spain. They asserted no Italian units would be sent abroad and dismissed the rumors as unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
C.P
No New Cases Reported In Country In Two Weeks
No cases of infantile paralysis were reported by noon today. The last case in the country occurred about a week ago and there have been no cases in the city for roughly two weeks.
Local cattle shipments rise amid drought area sale
At about 1 pm officials estimated 300 to 400 head of cattle were brought into the city for sale under the Drought Area Cattle Marketing Service of the Dominion government. The stock's condition is poorer than in the earlier shipment two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doninion
Japs suffer heavy losses in Shanghai action
Chinese spokesman says Japanese forces suffered over 3000 dead and wounded in a thrust across Wentsappane creek toward Ta yang near the International settlement. Japanese strength cited as about 14 900 men with clashes across the Shanghai district continuing. In other report a Siberian border incident claims 3000 Koreans killed or wounded in a train wreck blamed on Soviet forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
C.P. Cable
Wentsappane Creek
Tayang
International Settlement
Tientsin
Oran
Piening
Nanking
Li Tsung-Jen
Long
Chiang ‘Kai Shek
Tokyo
Korean Association of Suifenho
Siberian
Siberia
Two Ford Employees Named as Aggressive Nazi Antisemite Leaders
Boston report on October 13 states John L. Spivak named Fritz Huhn a Ford employee as leader of a Nazi movement in the United States and William J. Cameron Ford secretary as leader of the anti Semitic movement during a Massachusetts probe into Nazi Fascist Communist and Ku Klux Klan activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
C.p.i
Henry Ford
John L. Spivak
United States
Spivak
Massachusetts
Fritz Huhn
Ford
William J. Cameron
Have You A Baby In Your Home Rotary Carnival Offer
A booth at the Rotary Carnival offers a chance to win a real live baby. Winners receive the infant upon signature completion and presentation of the winning paddle. Limited paddles available. more details in The News tomorrow.
Spanish government cites 20000 insurgents killed in Asturias drive
Madrid officials said 20,000 insurgents were killed in a 48 day offensive in Asturias as government forces press the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Asturias
Draw for Rotary Carnival Car Prize
Rotary car tickets offer a chance to win a 1987 Plymouth sedan drawn Saturday night October 6. Attendance at Arens on October 15 16 adds opportunities for cash door prizes of 25 dollars with five winners each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Pitt
Arens
Empire Migration Conference Urges Early Dominion Settlement
The Empire Migration Conference in London calls for early resumption of migration to the Dominions and invites Dominion representatives to plan schemes with UK credit backing. It also urges a statutory body with financial powers to promote empire activities and settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
C.P
Empire Migration Conference
Dominions
United Kingdom
William Fraser
Fraser
South Africa
Major S. Beamish
Major Beamish
England
Beamish
Ea.s. C
Captain Appleby
British Legion
Grea Britain
Henry Page Croft
M.P
John Wardlaw Milne
Henry
John
Empire Settlement Board
C.O. Ammon
Empire
Tom Smith
UK Will Not Interfere With Canada Dispute
London reports that Britain will not intervene in Canada’s conflict over three Alberta banking Acts. Dominion secretary MacDonald says issue is constitutional, with no locus standi for Britain to act. Major Douglas notes the move may challenge the British North America Act and criticizes Mackenzie King’s action as arbitrary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
C.P
United Kingdom
Nins Banking
Social Cadit
C.oo
United
Nandom
MacDonald
Major Douglas
Mackenzie King
Alberta Gov submission sent to federal authorities
Alberta Premier Aberhart announced the province will mail the government submission in support of three bills to federal authorities later today. The action follows completion of the submission preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Aberhart
Alberta
Governor General-in-council
Railroad Fatalities Prompted by Caron Explosion
J B Crawford engineer and Frank Grieve fireman died in hospital after an explosion aboard a CPR locomotive near Caron Saskatchewan. Brakeman Samuel Irwin was killed instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Jaw
C.P
J. B. Crawford
Frank Grieve
Caron
Sask
C.P.R
Samuel Irwin
Infantile Paralysis Report Covers City School Safety
Nurse F M Smith reports on September school health measures during the paralytic outbreak. Nasal spraying capped four sessions for about 1 500 pupils each time, with five paralysis cases among returning public school entrants from Elizabeth Elm Montreal and Earl Kitchener. Attendance through September shows 1 827 enrolled, with varied room averages and lateness data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Smith
Nurney
City Health Department
Elizabeth, Elm and Montreal
Earl Kitchener
Special Congress Session Called to Stabilize Incomes
President Roosevelt announced a special session of Congress to pass measures to stabilize farm income and boost wages for low paid workers. He also urged land use legislation, executive branch reorganization, and potential anti monopoly action. Congress will reconvene November 15. a two minute press conference announced the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A.P
Roosevelt
United States Congress Teadey
United States
Tennessee Valley Administration
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Watson Thompson
Federation of Nations
Newmarket
Major R. Glover
R. L. Glasspool
Red Squaw
W. H. Thorpe
Keirkeith
Sir Abe Bailey
Dan Bulger
H. N. Davis
U.S
Hendaye
Asturian
Franco
International Red Cross
Probe
London Social Credit Secretariat
Minghong
Chiang Kai-shek
Alberta Supreme Court
Ewing
Independent
Order of Foresters
Toronto
Ottawa
Jesa L. Jorgensen
Calgary
Justice Mwing
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!