Peace Parley Plan Defeated In Commons Vote
London MPs defeated a motion by George Lansbury for a new international peace conference 228 to 137. An amended resolution omitting the conference passed 207 to 125, with Lord Cranborne warning a world economic conference could fail if mis timed and stressing steps to curb armaments.
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London
House of Commons
George Lansbury
Fauld Emrys-Evans
Viscount Cranborne
Lord Cranborne
Samuel Hoare
Geneva
Lansbury
Europe
Asia
League of Nations
War predicted between Britain and Japan in Pacific
Lieut-Commander Totaishi Maru of the Japanese navy writes in Japan Must Fight Britain that a war between Britain and Japan is inevitable in the Pacific. He says the United States would likely side with Britain and warns that only Japan stopping expansion or England yielding territory can avert clash. A trade treaty revision might delay the day.
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London
Pacific Ocean
Great Britain
Japan
Totaishi Maru
Britain
United States
England
Mary
Ottawa Parliament Session Revenue and Staffing Totals
Opening of the parliamentary session will lift Ottawa population by over 500 and spending power by about 2000 dollars. Among 245 MPs and 96 senators, most bring spouses. Indemnities total roughly 900000 for MPs, with cabinet and opposition payroll near 175000. Speaker and deputy speaker receive 6000 and 4000 respectively. Senate Speaker 6000. Maintenance needs total about 550000 for MPs, 120000 salaries for employees, 15000 committees, 100000 clerical, 63000 debates, and 200000 for sergeant at arms. Senate ordinary expenses run about 162000.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Senate
the Commons
Berlin Acts to Foil Anti Semitic Riots After Murder Probe
The German government demanded Switzerland uncover and prosecute the killers of Wilhelm Gustloff, a Nazi leader slain in Davos by David Frankfurter. Goebbels bans Jewish cultural groups from meeting and labels the death a political murder, prompting fears of a broader anti Jewish backlash.
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Berlin
Wilhelm Gustloff
Switzerland
Gustroff
Davos
David Frankfurter
Goebbels
Berne
New Faces In Parliament Open 18th Ottawa Session
In Ottawa for the opening of the 18th parliament more than 160 of the 341 members are newcomers and have never sat in parliament before. The senate includes 19 new members, 17 appointed by the Conservatives before the government change and two by the current administration.
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Ottawa
Senate
House of Commons
Cheese Bonus Sought From Ontario Agriculture Minister
A delegation from the Ontario Cheese Patrons' Association urged payment of a cheese industry bonus to continue until prices become profitable for producers. The request was made to Hon. James Gardiner, Ontario minister of agriculture, by the association's executive committee and secretary treasurer.
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Ottawa
James Gardiner
Ontario Cheese Patrons’ Association
Excessive Wire Voltage Helybride Mine Inquiry
The Lethbridge disaster inquiry heard that tests after the Coalhurst mine explosion showed signal wires carried excessive voltage. W M Davidson, mine manager, testified at the judicial inquiry into the incident where 16 miners died.
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Lethbridge
Alta
Coalhurst
Lethbridge Collieries Limited
W. M. Davidson
Cunard Ships Four Designs for Queen Mary Sister
The Daily Mail reports Cunard White Star invites four British shipbuilders to submit plans for a sister ship to the Queen Mary, the 73 000 ton super liner set for its maiden Atlantic voyage this spring.
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London
Daily Mail
Cunard-White Star Line
Atlantic
Hereford Breeders Name Canadian Head President
W. A. Crawford Frost of Nanton Alberta was elected president of the Canadian Hereford Breeders Association at the annual meeting in Toronto last week. The Hereford group operates across Canada guiding breeding standards and industry promotion. Crawford-Frost succeeds previous leadership and will guide national activities for the coming year.
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Toronto
W. A. Crawford-Frost
Nanton
Alta
Japan Adding To Navy London Defies Washington Pact
The Daily Express reports Japan plans the world’s largest ships after the Washington treaty era ends. It claims Tokyo seeks 45 000 ton battleships with 16 to 18 inch guns plus 15 000 ton battleships 2400 ton destroyers and 3000 ton submarine cruisers armed with two eight inch guns. The Hood remains the largest warship at 42 100 tons.
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London
Daily Express
Japan
Naval Conference
Tokyo
Hood
Canadian Bacteriologist Felix D Herelle Heads Paris Institute
Prof. Felix D Herelle of Canada to depart Paris to lead a new biological institute at Triflis named for him by the Soviet government. Former Pasteur Laboratory head he has discovered a bacteria showing anti toxin effects against cholera and bubonic plague, aiding combat efforts.
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Canada
New Biological Institute
Paris
Felix D’herelle
Triflis
Pasteur Institute
Budget balance cited as key to Britain's recovery
Henry J. Allen former Kansas governor told the Canadian Chamber of Commerce that Britain revived its economy by balancing the budget raising taxes and cutting expenses. He noted unemployment funded by a large dole fund had collapsed after 1931 as austerity measures cut a $1.5 billion in outlays and income rose. By 1933 prosperity followed.
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Toronto
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Great Britain
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Allen
Britain
England
Blizzard Sweeps Japan Tokyo Struck by Deadly Blizzard
A two day blizzard in central Japan left 73 dead and 88 feared lost at sea. A snowslide crushed seven buildings killing 55 at Kusatsu near Tokyo. The freighter Unnan Maru with 45 crew sent SOS before sinking. two steamers found no trace.
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Tokyo
Japan
Kusatsu
Annan
Aged Miner Kills Coyote With Bare Hands Near Jarvie
In Jarvie Alberta, 76 year old W. J. Theriault was attacked by a coyote and choked it to death with his bare hands. Neighbors report he acted quickly to defend himself. No injuries to Theriault were noted.
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Jarvie
Alta
W. J. Theriault
Reserve Opinion on Validity of Federal Laws Ottawa
The Supreme Court of Canada has reserved judgment on eight federal statutes after two weeks of oral and written argument. Judgments may take six weeks to a month with possible appeals to the Privy Council in England. Provinces challenge the laws on provincial powers while the Dominion defends their constitutionality.
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Ottawa
Supreme Court
Canada
Privy Council
England
Dominion
Dominion Trade and Industry Commission
Farmers
Quebec
New Brunswick
Ontario
British Columbia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Baron Tweedsmuir Plans Frontier Visit Across Canada
Governor General Baron Tweedsmuir told the Canadian Institute of Surveying he hopes to visit remote northern and western frontier areas within the next year or two. He described himself as a countryman more at home in open spaces than cities, preferring life with men who work outdoors.
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Ottawa
Baron Tweedsmuir
Canada
Canadian Institute of Surveying
King Edward to Visit British Industries Fair
The first public engagement since King George's funeral will see King Edward visit the British Industries Fair in London and Birmingham from February 17 to 28. Canadian sections are organized for both locations, and buyers from Canada will attend the annual event.
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Edward
London
George
Birmingham
Canada
Dail Eireann Votes Sympathy for King George
The Irish Free State parliament passed a resolution of sympathy for the death of King George, with members standing in silence, more than two weeks after the king's death.
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Dublin
Two Dead In Rail Accident In London
Reported rail disaster in London results in two deaths as details emerge. Meanwhile Britain plans to grant a loan of £4,000,000 to the Soviet Union under a plan to pay holders of pre-war Russia claims, signaling postwar economic relief moves.
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London
Great Britain
Soviet Union
Russia
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