Crime Statistics Show Convictions Rise Across Dominion 1935
The 1935 Dominion statistics report 39 506 indictable and 36 642 non indictable cases, with 33 531 convictions. Men account for 30 195 and women 3 336 convictions, with increases over 1934. Offences against property with violence fell, while those without violence rose. Drunkenness and forgery saw large increases. Ontario and Saskatchewan show varied trends. The report notes religious and occupational patterns among convicts, with majority born in Canada and Roman Catholics leading among affiliations.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Dominion
Quebec
British Columbia
Ontario
Canada
Winnipeg Free Press
Man Reunites Family as Pomeranian Returns Pup
P. Cameron of Black Rock Ontario gave away two puppies but the mother dog vanished. She returned with one pup from a four mile distant family while the other pup was found with a family three miles away. The mother later vanished again and rejoined the trio after three days.
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P. Cameron
Black Rock
Ontario
Gift of coal warms Wabash shop from Hot Stove League
John Lockwood received a ton of coal at his general store in Wabash Indiana as a Christmas gift from local Hot Stove League members who meet nightly in the store. They said they wanted to return some heat they absorb during winter.
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John Lockwood
Wabash
Indiana
Hot Stove League
Wood-Cutting Record Claim by James Campbell
James Campbell of Bridgen Ontario, a 92 year old handyman, asserts the cordwood cut record for Canada with documents backing his claim that in 40 years in western Ontario his axe felled 17 000 cords of wood.
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James Campbell
Bridgen
Ontario
Canada
Boy James Campbell joins Royal Scots Fusiliers in India at 15
Windsor Star notes that 15 year old James Campbell, a real member of the Royal Scots Fusiliers, has left Aldershot for service in India. The piece cites famous youths like Nelson and Napoleon to question what the boy may achieve.
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R. M. Harrison
Windsor
Ont
Star
James Campbell
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Aldershot
India
Campbell
Ayr
Nelson
Navy
Napoleon
Wolfe
Marines
Jimmy
Australia to send 150 for King George’s coronation
Australia will dispatch 150 soldiers sailors and airmen for King George VI coronation duty. The contingent includes war veterans, wears tailored uniforms, and departs as the first postwar group from the country. Penguins carrying rocks claim a ballast theory about penguin stomachs.
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Australia
George
Eros Nearest Approach to Earth Reaches 16 Million Miles
The asteroid Eros moves to Earth within 16 million miles, marking its closest approach in decades. Astronomers note the event occurs on January 30, 1931, drawing interest from observers and sky watchers nationwide.
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Eros
Giant Home Grown Lemon Stuns Baden Exhibit
Baden near Kitchener Ontario showcases an 18 ounce home grown lemon by J. C. Fretz former principal of the Baden public school. The fruit weighs the equivalent of twelve lemons and measures nearly 13 inches in circumference with a five eighths inch extra length. Its color leans greenish and it has the strength of six lemons. The twenty year old tree stands about five feet tall.
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Baden
Kitchener
Ont
J. C. Fretz
Baden Public School
Fretz
Answered The Question About Lee Humility At West Point
The Christian Science Monitor recounts Robert E. Lee's quiet humility at West Point. When an underclassman faced petty meddling, Lee dismissed gossip and focused on praising the brave soldier rather than defending himself.
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Robert E. Lee
West Point
Lee
Christian Science Monitor
Inventor notes on zipper origin and improvement
The zipper’s origin traces to Whitcomb Judson who invented the device in 1893. Gideon Sundback later refined the design and secured the patent, advancing the fastener’s practicality and commercial use.
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Whitcomb Judson
Gideon Sundback
Best grasses for shady areas Rhode Island bent and bluegrass
The article highlights Rhode Island bent creeping bent and Canadian bluegrass as top choices for shady locations. It notes suitability for shade and potential lawn use, guiding homeowners on grass selection for low light conditions.
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Rhode Island
Scotland Yard Declares War on Renowned Burglar Flannel Foot
Scotland Yard offers two weeks vacation and a $50 bonus for the capture of the elusive burglar nicknamed Flannel Foot. The suspect, active since 1911, wears warped flannel shoes to stay silent and has inspired imitators. He reportedly phoned in last August to say he would holiday for a fortnight, after which no burglaries occurred.
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Scotland Yard
England
London
Yard
Meaning of Old Phrase Kettle of Fish Explained
The phrase kettle of fish denotes confusion, muddle, or disappointment. Kettle derives from kiddle, a basket set in a dam to catch fish, where escapes cause disorder and frustration.
Farm Family Longevity and Wealth Advantage Spotlight
A general finding shows the typical farm family enjoys longer life expectancy and greater wealth accumulation than the average city family. The broader implications touch on health, economics, and rural living conditions, inviting more research into disparities between urban and agricultural communities.
Nebuchadnezzar’s Clay Lion Arrives At Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum announced a 2500 year old bas relief clay lion once adorning Babylon's walls is arriving in Canada. Discovered by a German expedition, purchased with anonymous funds, it may take three months to ensure safe handling before public display. The piece is praised as a great Dominion treasure.
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Germany
Nebuchadnezzar
Babylon
Canada
C. T. Currelly
Royal Ontario Museum
Ishtar Gardens
United States
Morgan
Atlantic
Nazi Germany
Currelly
Dominion
Dr. Currelly
Hazard Of Winter Flying Radio Aid Under Study
Air commerce bureau officials reported the United States government with private interests is studying methods to remove a winter flying hazard. A radio technical committee aims to improve aviation radio performance in bad weather. A key issue is preventing radio reception loss when ice forms on a plane antenna. The bureau tests a loop antenna under the fuselage, protected by a conductive enclosure to resist ice and snow.
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Air Commerce Bureau
United States
Wheat supply outlook boosts prices for Canada
The Ottawa Journal notes the world wheat picture has improved from a 625 million bushel surplus in 193 to 375 million in 1934 and 125 million by 1937 estimates. The shrinking surplus underpins the recent sensational rise in wheat prices and its impact on Canada.
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Canada
Ottawa Journal
Electricity and light speed compared in physics note
A concise comparison notes electricity travels about 288000 miles per second or faster than light which itself travels at roughly 187000 miles per second, highlighting differing propagation speeds in physics contexts.
Money and Power Bring Miserable Comfort in Modern Life
A reflective aphorism notes money cannot ensure happiness but can cushion misery. The line suggests wealth enables a certain uneasy comfort, highlighting the paradox of wealth and wellbeing in contemporary society.
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