Polar expedition diary reveals doomed trek toward civilization
Stockholm reports the diary of Ardree and companions after a failed Arctic ascent. The party, stranded 500 miles from safety, endured treacherous ice and scarce food while drifting eastward then aiming toward the Seven Islands north of Spitzbergen. Their route and dwindling supplies are detailed as they attempted a belated return to civilization.
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Salemda
Acuaee Ardree Ated ii
Spitanes
Oh Andrce
Gunnar Horn
Oaheoc
Way
Weings
Bae
jHatk
Otey
Spitzbergen
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Rand Josef
Martial Outoe
Bette
S¢vén
Bennett to Stay in Canada During Tariff Revision
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Bennett will remain in Canada until Parliament ends its session to ensure full discussion of tariff changes. Opposition Leader King urged attendance at Imperial Conference, noting 130 tariff charges and that two measures have passed while the rest await debate. Gardiner regrets the decision, while Bennett says a complete tariff revision will occur next session.
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Bennett
Canada
W. L. Mackenzie King
Os Forbes
New Zealand
King
Gennett
Mackenzie
Robert Gardiner
U.F.A
Mackenaie King
Rotary District el Visits de Local Club
Bruce Richardson of Winnipeg District Governor of Rotary’s fourth district guest at Medicine Hat Rotary Club noonday luncheon at Assiniboia Hotel. He spoke on next year’s Rotary program and Rotary International ads, noted optimism about the future, and praised Medicine Hat’s growth after visiting all district clubs from Port Arthur to Edmonton before returning home.
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Bruce Richardson
Winnipeg
Rotary
Rotary Club
Assiniboia
Medicine Hat Club
Rotary International
Medicine Hat
Port Arthur
Edmonton
Narrows Bridge Damage Estimates and Salvage Question
Divers assess salvage feasibility for the wrecked Narrows bridge after a log carrier crashed into the span. Officials cite a new bridge cost of 160000 and total damage at 250000 with only 50000 insurance. libel actions against Pacific Coyle Navigation and tug Lorne owners are under consideration.
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Vancouver
Second Narrows Bridge
Burrard Tunnel and Bridge Company
Pacific Coyle’ Navigation Company
Lorne
Lgg
Pacific Gatherer
Hyde reveals grain manipulation probe telegram
Secretary Hyde released a telegram to the president detailing a Department of Agriculture inquiry into rumors of heavy short selling of wheat on the Chicago market. He cited a New York textile syndicate linked to Delta Pine as involved and urged measures to protect American farmers from such activities.
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Department of Agricultural Consecuience
Ericay
Chicago
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Congo
In‘ Pin Tees ’ .Corporation
Mala Are - Organition
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Canadian ministers named permanent officials in Washington Paris and Tokio
Premier Bennett said in the House that Canadian ministers in Washington Paris and Tokio are permanent officials. He added the High Commissioner in London will reflect Canada’s administration view and no appointment would be made before a survey.
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R. B. Bennett
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Paris
Tokio
London
Canada
Con
Finence
Iiiig
Labor
Bérinett
G. D. Robértsoni
Robinson
Government Tariff Proposals Pass First Stage In Commons
In Ottawa on September 20 the government carried its tariff plan through the first stage by a 34 vote margin. Prime Minister Bennett led 1231 Conservatives in support as Liberals, some United Farmer and Progressive members, and Labor group entries opposed. Independent A W Neill and Henri Bourassa voted against. Majorities formed in rapid divisions with notable UFA Progressives split on the Liberal amendment.
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Ottawa
R. B. Bennett
House
Committee of Ways and Means
House of Commons
United Farmer and Progressive
Labor
A. W. Neill
Comox-Alberni
Henri Bourassa
Labelle
United Farmer-Labor
Resolutions Expand Cabinet Power and Tariff Rates
In a special session Dr Gershaw reports three key resolutions. The first authorizes the Cabinet to divert twenty million dollars from the consolidated fund for unemployment relief, Dominion Works, and provincial undertakings. The second grants the National Revenue Minister power to fix duties to deter underpriced imports, affecting goods of origin. The third significantly raises duties on about 130 common items in Canada, with some increases exceeding 46 percent. The Premier pledges to guard consumers from higher prices and to adjust tariffs if manufacturers exploit hikes, while noting ongoing research on export markets, including wheat.
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Consolidated Fund
Canada
Singercly
W. Gershaw
M.P
Medicite
Bulgaria warns on Soviet pressures amid economic fears
Vladimir Kolloff, Bulgaria's finance minister, told the economic committee of the United Nations that assuming Soviet pressure could intensify within months. He warned of disruption to industry and agriculture and urged vigilance against broader Soviet maneuvers threatening Bulgaria's economy.
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Géneva
Vladimar Kolloff
Bulgaria
Economic Committee of the
Ue of Nations
Fragmented Notice Finds Shape Amid Unreadable Text
OCR fragment shows scattered names and phrases about a local matter. Readable bits mention a city and person names amid garbled wording, suggesting a public or legal notice with unclear details and dates.
Sky and Shee: A Brief Fragment of a Historic Note
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions sky and shee with unclear references and punctuation. No identifiable events, persons, or organizations are readable to establish a concrete news item.
Grain market report from Winnipeg in September
Wheat prices at Winnipeg show 68 Pe grades and year over year changes. Market notes include 4.8 year rise and 435 grains last, with overall fair conditions and tempered temper expectations.
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Winnipeg
Weymouth lifeboat and Portland rockets save crew at sea
A distressed vessel near England triggers rescues by Weymouth lifeboat and Portland rockets. The Tristan and other crew are aided as the lifeboat fights through rough seas to reach the ship and land the crew safely.
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Erin
England
Weymouth Ufe
Portland
Tristan
Moreahi
Antrina
Cor Auroch
Brittany
Cunard Lifier
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