Naval treaties end and fleets still rise in 1936
The 1922 Washington and 1930 London naval treaties expire with the new year leaving nations free to build. Britain United States and France sign a 1936 London pact with limits on ship size and armament but without Japan Italy who decline to join. The old 5-5-3 parity dies as parity notions fade.
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London
Japan
Great Britain
France
United States
Germany
Eden
Norman H. Davis
Italy
Britain
New Rail Equipment Orders Expected for Canadian Railways
Montreal reports about 23 million dollars in new rail equipment orders to be announced soon with Canadian National Railways arranging roughly 15 million in new stock and Canadian Pacific about 5 million. Current data place total next six months around 40 million, though only 23 million has been officially provided so far.
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Montreal
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Pacific
Roosevelt expands neutralty law to curb arms to civil strife
President Roosevelt proposed new legislation to grant discretionary power to prohibit exports to nations in internal conflict. He criticized Robert Cuse of Vimalert Co for a $2,777,000 export license to Spanish loyalists and praised 90 percent of business leaders who comply. He noted a possible 10 percent defy the law and urged quick congressional action to cover civil conflicts.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Robert Cuse
Pres Dent
Vimalert Co., Ltd
Jersey City
State Department
Busness
Department
Congress
Case
Supreme Court
Abolition Move for Devil's Island Penal Colony
France to abolish the Devil's Island penal colony off French Guiana under a government bill presented to parliament. Minister Rucart says the colony harms prestige in the United States and Latin America and seeks gradual abandonment with reforms toward correctional treatment and solitary confinement as the extreme punishment.
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Paris
Devil's Island
French Guiana
United States
Latin America
Rucart
Wilkins Plans Submarine Arctic Voyage From Halifax
Sir Hubert Wilkins newly arrived in Halifax outlines a plan for a 175 foot submarine to travel beneath Arctic ice along a Northwest Passage route to the Pacific. He envisions daily progress of 50 to 60 miles and describes the craft as a decked-in houseboat with full comforts. The project is valued at about $250000 and he aims to pursue the expedition despite rival doubts.
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Halifax
Sir Hubert Wilkins
England
Arctic Ocean
Sir Hubert
Pacific Ocean
Frobisher
Arctic
Private members' resolutions delay ahead of Ottawa session
Private members of the House of Commons have not filed any resolutions for the order paper, unusual before a session. Officials expect a brief session possibly ending by May 1 to avoid interfering with coronation ceremonies. Opposition members typically sponsor measures, but none have been received yet. The delay may signal a deliberate postponement of debate or a desire to keep the order paper clear at the opening.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
House
Only One Survivor from Britons’ Spain Flight
John Wilson, an Oxford graduate and son of a Liverpool manufacturer, was the sole survivor of four Britons who flew for the government in Spain. His three companions were killed. Wilson escaped a downed plane, was captured by insurgents, but later fled to the border and reached Croydon via Paris.
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Spain
London
John Wilson
Oxford
Liverpool
England
Wilson
Alicante
French Frontier
Paris
Croydon
Four Eligible For Pensions In Quebec
Joseph Godbout aged 162 of St Georges de Windsor is among centenarian applicants for old age pensions in Quebec. He reports three sons over 70 years old who are also eligible. The oldest applicant is Madame Vital Chapdelaine of Three Rivers aged 103.
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Quebec
Province of
Joseph Godbout
St. Georges de Windsor
Godbout
Old Age Pensions Commission Bureau
Madame Vital Chapdelaine
Three Rivers
Russia Accepts Franco British Plan to Ban Foreign Volunteers
The Soviet Union has accepted a Franco British proposal to ban recruiting of foreign volunteers for Spain, pending acceptance by Germany Italy Portugal and the creation of enforcement conditions, as reported by Havas News Agency.
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Soviet Union
Spain
Germany
Italy
Portugal
Havas
Jobless Put To Work Vancouver Plan Under Way
In British Columbia, over 700 unemployed men are being put to work as part of a Dominion provincial program. The first groups, among about 4,000 planned, will serve two months in forest work, paid 30 cents an hour for eight hours daily, with 75 cents for board. Wages are partially paid weekly with the remainder held until camp departure. The plan runs until April and requires prior residence in BC before November 15.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Dominion
Trade With Britain Montreal Trade Up for Empire Partners
Canada saw exports to British empire countries rise by 118 million dollars in the 12 months ending Oct 30 from the prior year. Empire imports reached 187.5 million, up 16.5 million, with a favorable trade balance noted. F I Spielman became the new president after A H J Hill retired.
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Montreal
Canada
A. H. J. Hill
British Trade Association
F. I. Spielman
Hill
Anglo Italian Agreement Said To Be Reached
Paris reports a wide-ranging accord between Britain and Italy, highlighting Rome London understandings on Mediterranean interests and Italy's pledge to abandon Balearic designs and anti British broadcasts. Britain gains no commitment on fortifications or loans but expected Ethiopia credit follows League approval.
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Paris
Great Britain
Italy
Havas
London
Britain
Rome
Mediterranean
Germany
Societa Finanziara Maritime
League of Nations
Geneva
Malta
Cyprus
Ethiopia
Prominent Figures Attend Brisbane Funeral in New York
Arthur Brisbane noted journalist and editor received a large funeral service at St Bartholomew s church on Park avenue with over 2,000 inside and outside the church. Burial took place at the tower foot site on his Allaire New Jersey estate nine miles from Asbury Park where privacy was strict.
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New York
Arthur Brisbane
St. Bartholomew S Church
Park Avenue
America
Allaire
N.J
Asbury Park
Demand For Weasel Pelts Spur Edmonton Auction
Buyers from New York London and Montreal bought 38000 weasel pelts in Edmonton ahead of the coronation of King George VI on May 12. Prices for beaver and ermine rose notably from last year.
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Edmonton
George VI
New York
London
Montreal
Camsell Elected VP of Geological Society of America
Hon Dr Camsell of Ottawa deputy minister of mines elected vice president of the Geological Society of America. Professor Charles Palache of Harvard University was chosen president of the society.
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Cincinnati
Charles Camsell
Ottawa
Geological Society of America
Charles Palache
Harvard University
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Gerald R. Cragg
New Liskeard
Ont
New Outlook
Hubert Wilkins
Russia
Barcelona
Friends Service Council
Camsell
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