Monarchists in Germany Build Up Secret Army
A controversy in Germany centers on alleged monarchist plots to assemble a secret army, with claims of munitions and aircraft built in Russia and Germany. Philipp Scheidemann accused a shadow staff within the War Ministry of financing covert weapons and a Moscow airplane factory, while Nationalists clashed with Marxists over treason accusations. The Reichstag adjourned as the cabinet’s fate hung in the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Perlin
Ruerta
Bourgeosse
Mart
Philipp Schekimenn
Sotialiet Tenocrats
Tione
Reichsiex
Reichstag
Massa
Stettin
Leningrad
Rosia
Marx
Scheidmann
Dmann
Theidmann
Ministry of War
Junkets
Moscow
The Christmas Tree Origin and Spread Through Europe
The article traces the Christmas tree origin to a fusion of Roman house decor and January fruit symbolism, links blossoming evergreens to St Joseph of Arimathes, and notes earliest mentions in Strasbourg in 1605. It covers France adoption in 1849, Paris sales estimates for 1890, English royal promotion in 1840, and the tree’s original beauty without gifts hung on branches.
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London
England
Joseph of
Arimathes
Gastonbury
Christmes
Strasburg
France
Paris
Vingland
Queen Victoria
Prince Albert
Making Every Effort To Move Damp Grain Winnipeg
The Board of Grain Commissioners says no immediate drastic measures for damp grain will be taken. They will facilitate movement from farm to elevators and may issue emergency steps if needed. To speed handling, cars will be supplied out of turn on affidavits accepted by Commissioner M Snoway. About 23 bush els of damp grain remain, mostly in North Eastern and South Eastern Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
J. Leslie Boyd, KC
Board of Grain Commissioners
M. Snoway
Saskatchewan
Demand For Flax Straw Reaches Regina Markets
Flax straw faces strong demand in the United States with Saskatchewan farmers seen as likely to find a market. Thomas S. Acheson reports from CPR and Minneapolis agents that two Minneapolis firms are expanding purchases into Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Auld urges farmers to hold stacks of flax straw for now.
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Regina
United States
Saskatchewan
Thomas S. Acheson
CPR
Minneapolis General
Mr. Acheson
F. H. Auld
Bio Minneapolis
Flaximum Insulating Company
Minneapolis Manufacturing Company
Manitoba
Auld
Large Sums For Pensions Ottawa
The Dominion Government pension liability under the Great War pensions act for the year ending March last totals 33 065 471 dollars, up about 1.5 million from the prior year due to new regulations. Disability pensions total 46 585 and dependents of deceased veterans receive 26 005. Most disability pensioners reside in Canada with provincial totals shown for Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.
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Ottawa
Board of Pensions Commissioners
House of Commons
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberts
Viritish Cohwasbia
Christmas Gifts of Coal From King George VI
Buckingham Palace announced that Christmas coal gifts will be added to the usual remembrances. The distribution targets Windsor neighbors who are poor, pass 60 years old, and have lived in Windsor for at least 12 months. Scarcity of coal fuels the additional aid.
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London
George VI
Windsor
England
Buckingham Palace
Massey to Resume Washington Duties in January
Ottawa reports that Honorable Vincent Massey Canada’s minister to the United States will assume his Washington duties in late January. Massey has spent several days in Ottawa finalizing arrangements with the external affairs department for the Washington legation.
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Ottawa
Vincent Massey
Canada
United States
Washington
Royal Mint expects major gold refining revenue this year
A. J. Baker chief clerk of the Royal Mint forecasts about 75000 dollars in revenue from refining gold from Ontario mines during the year. He spoke to a local club noting the mint receives gold for refining at a rate of about two million dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ontario
A. J. Baker
Royal Mint
Campaign to ban the use of Xmas in New York
In New York a campaign urges dropping Xmas in favor of Christmas to honor the name of Christ. Clergy from many denominations will sermonize against the abbreviation and radio addresses are planned. Cardinal Hayes and Bishop Manning join 45 church leaders endorsing the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Santa Claus
Christ
Cardinal Hayes
Bishop Manning
Christmas Tree Shipments From Vancouver Island
During the last week of November more than 75 000 evergreen trees were shipped from Vancouver Island to major southwestern U S cities for the Christmas trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Vancouver Island
United States
Foresee Increase In British Immigration
London expects a surge in emigration to Canada next year as applications double the prior period. J Bruce Walker notes many may fail qualifications yet predicts a significant rise in family emigration and overall departures amid 300000 coal layoffs.
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London
Priclin
Canada
J. Bruce
Bruce Walker
Federal House Adjourns to February 8 in Ottawa
The Federal House adjourned until February 8 after final readings on a supply bill totaling 64 590 250 dollars. Royal assent was given in the Senate by Chief Justice S A Anglin. J S Woodsworth urged consideration of protests by labor and farmers over cadet training.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
House
Senate Chamber
Senate
S. A. Anglin
J. S. Woodsworth
Labor
Winnipeg North Centre
Alberta Legislature sets February 10 session start
Edmonton reports the Alberta Legislature will convene February 10 with a possible one week postponement if unforeseen conditions arise. Preparations begin immediately and notices will be issued to members in the usual course.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Saskatchewan Publicity Chief Kerr Resigns for Provincial Post
Saskatchewan Publicity Chief W F Kerr resigns as Saskatchewan Red Cross commissioner to become commissioner of the Bureau of Publications for the Provincial Government. He succeeds W A McLeod, who will move to Winnipeg as publicity man for the prairie wheat pools. Kerr, previously editor of The Regina Leader for 20 years, began Western Canada work with the Free Press in Winnipeg. He will commence duties in January.
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W. F. Kerr
Saskatchewan Red Cross
Bureau of Publications
W. A. McLeod
Winnipeg
Prairie Wheat Pools
Red Cross
Kerr
Regina Leader
Canada
The
Free Press
Leader
Wireless Christmas Gift Sent From Far North
A Fort Smith staff member used wireless to send a Christmas gift to a Saskatoon friend. The Winnipeg jewelry firm packed and shipped the gift within 18 hours after a message relayed via Edmonton station. The service bridged Canada’s Northland to civilization.
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Fort Smith
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Ile
Winnipeg
Premier Baldwin Proposes New Parliament Title for UK
London Premier Baldwin told the House of Commons that when the legislation to change the King's title is introduced the Government will propose naming Parliament as the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. He said he needed more notice to answer if the same style would apply to the King.
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London
Baldwin
House of Commons
United Kingdom of
Great Britain
Northern Ireland
Divorce News Banned Newspapers of Great Britain
London reports that British newspapers will be barred from publishing divorce and matrimonial court details after the King signs the bill. Offenders face four months in prison and a 2206 fine. An Lords amendment to shield printers of legal pleadings was accepted.
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Great Britain
London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Sie Buird
Government Grant to Metallurgical Congress Ahead of Canadian Tour
A grant of 2500 dollars from the provincial government supports the Metallurgical Congress of the Empire. The delegation will visit Alberta next summer, starting in the East on August 22 and touring Edmonton Jasper Park Coal Branch Sturgeon Lethbridge Turner Valley Banff and Crow's Nest Pass with varying stop lengths.
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Edmonton
Metallurgical Congress of the Empire
Alberta
Manitoba Population Rises to 639 056 in Dominion Bulletin
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Manitoba population at 639056, up 8938 from 1921. Urban total 278195 and rural 360861. City figures list Winnipeg 191998, Brandon 16443, St Boniface 14187, Portage la Prairie 6515.
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Ottawa
Manitoba
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Winnipeg
Brandon
St. Boniface
Vortuge la Prairie
Big program of railway work is contemplated
Ottawa signals a major railway expansion in the coming year with the Canadian National Railway planning a mainline push toward the Peace River area and a dozen western branch lines likely. The CPR outlines proposed western tracks in Saskatchewan and Alberta with routes from Rosemary, Lloydminster, Unwin, and Fife Lake, plus a Manitoba and North Western line near Theodore.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canadian National Railway
Peace River
C.N
CNIU
C.P.R
Senate
Saskatchewan
West
Rosemary North
Alberta
Lloydminster
Curknife- Whitford Lake
Saskatche
Unwin
Curknife-Whitford Lake
Fife Lake
Saskatch
Ewer
Mankton Lake
Manitoba and North Western Railway Company of Canada
Theodore
Western coal rates hearing set aside by railway board
Alberta and Ontario had sought an early hearing date on coal freight rates to the East. The board refused, citing no sufficient reason to halt the ongoing general freight rates investigation. Ontario Premier Ferguson vowed to reapply on urgent grounds, as a Toronto conference after New Year is planned with Alberta Premier Brownless and Nova Scotia officials expected.
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Ottawa
Board of Railway
Alberta
Ontario
I Wes
Toronto
Board of Railway Commissioners
Albertia
Howard Ferguson
Ferguson
Nova Scotia
J. E. Brownless
Nova
Home Grown Christmas Gifts for Canada Britain Trade
The Canadian interior department urges homegrown products as Christmas gifts to boost trade with the empire. Following New Zealand’s dairy parcel idea four pound cartons may be sent via a depot that handles orders, money and addresses. The scheme aims to create publicity with no extra cost. Canadian dairy, apples, maple sugar and furs are highlighted as top exports.
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Ottawa
Canada
Federal Department of the Interior
New Zealand Dairy Produce — Board
Dominion
New Zealand
Great Britain
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Canadian Department of the Interior
Will Form Grain Pool Toronto
Harry A. Gilroy of Alvinston, president of the V.F.C. Co operative Society, says a wide Ontario grain pool will be organized early next year not limited to wheat. The pool will align with Western provinces pools and their selling network in Winnipeg, with immediate post New Year work planned.
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Toronto
United Farmers of Ontario
Harry A. Gilroy
Alvinston
V.F.C. Co-operative Society
Farmers of
Ontario
Agriculturisls
Winnipeg
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Army
Minneapolis
U.S
Walker
Tion
Federal House
Hugh Guthrie
King
Northland
Bou Baden
Ment
Empire Metallurgical Congress
Wan
Western Provinces
Inces
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