Sir Lomer Gouin resigns due to ill health
Sir Lomer Gouin, minister of Justin, resigns from government because of health issues after cabinet meeting. Reports say he planned a rest in France before leaving for Canada, with rumors of resignation denied earlier and later confirmed as health declined.
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Lomer Gouin
Ptawa
Justin
King
Sir Lamers
Olka
P. Sirat
Sir Larmier
Keneva
League of Nations
Geneva
Silamer
Paria
Sir Lomer
Wedbeat Advics
Lomer
Floods In France Cause Widespread Inundation And Deaths
Destructive floods sweep France with the Marne and Rhine rising above banks at Medan and Avignon. Two drownings reported near Avignon as rivers Meuse and Sedan flood towns including Mazieres and the former Merdun battlefield. Refugees flood Paris suburbs amid widespread distress and mounting damage feared in millions of francs.
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Parise
Medan
Rhine
Avignon
Thi Meuse
Sedan
Mazieres
Merdun
Paris
Sevenrat
Legal Bid Against Thaw Release in Pennsylvania
James I Gorton counsel for Mary Thaw mother of Harry K Thaw said any move to release Thaw from the Pennsylvania hospital for mental and nervous diseases would be opposed. Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
James Ig. Gorton
Mary ©. Thaw
Harry K Thaw
Pennsylvania Hospital For Mental
Anglo American Liquor Treaty Circulated for Dominion Consultation
The finally redrafted text of the proposed Anglo American Liquor Traffic Treaty is being circulated to the Dominion for vehicles in acceptance with the extra for a consultation, as expressed at the Imperial Conference.
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London
Dominion
Alberta Premier Pushes Return of Prairie Resources
The renewed push by Premier Greenfield of Alberta to reclaim natural resources for the prairie provinces leads to a conference with Premier King and Ottawa ministers. Past talks with Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta failed, though a new start was offered. Proposals centered on transferring resources and land subsidies amid talks of cash settlements.
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Place de More
Prairie
Greenfield
Alberta
Premsier King
Presafer Theepfield
Tariff Reduction Aims Stir McMaster Speech in Calgary
McMaster, a member for TPrame Quebec, delivered the inaugural Western Canada speech urging immediate abolition of protection. He attacked tariffs, urged immigration reform, and called for sanitary state expansions while urging agricultural policy shifts to ease farmers' high costs.
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Calgary
McMaster
Tadependen
Tprame
Quebec
House of Commons
Canada
MiMactetta
McMaétetr
Tari
Aoethot
Abs
McMacher
Home Bank Liabilities Call for Shareholders to Settle
Liquidators demand Toronto shareholders who sold stock within 60 days before the bank’s collapse to appear and accept double liability. Objections must be served by February 4, with a February 19 date set for accounting and hearing of objections by the Master of the Superior Court at Dagote.
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Ae Fact Home Bank
Bank of Augis
Cieic
Dagoote Ua
Winnipeg Warehouse Blaze Brings Big Loss and Firemen’s Burden
A severe fire in Winnipeg destroyed a warehouse on Wiltkin Avenue belonging to Tees & Persao Limited. Losses are estimated near a million dollars with building value around £500. Insurance coverage exists. remainder split between Tees & Persse Co. and the Join Mantin Paper Co. First 1924 night of events also provided a costly spectacle for onlookers.
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Winnipeg
Wiltkin Avenue
Tees 8 Persao. Limited
Tees &Persse Co
Join Mantin Paper Qo
British Submersible Set for Long Oceanic Voyage
A British submersible, K-26, of about 1450 tons and height 14 feet, plans a patentless experimental voyage from Portsmouth through the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. The craft aims to test deep-sea capabilities, with Britain showcasing advanced underwater engineering for a world stage.
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Locdon
Aboe
Paval
Portsmouth
Mediterranean
Jurede
Greece Parliament rocked by protests during republican push
In Athens deputies shouted down the king as the National Assembly opened amid gunfire and clamor. Leaders announced abdication of King Constantine and the fall of the Glucksburg dynasty, with parties dialing up programs for revolutionary change and a dramatic reshaping of government.
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Colonad Pis
Pawrer
Conss
Preiier Gonates
Bis
Regimi
Vasions
Diane
M. Papanastasion
Glucksburo
Canada and United States exchange goodwill messages
A diplomatic exchange features Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Charles Hughes sending best wishes to President Hoover and Secretary Hughes. The messages express national goodwill and desire to strengthen ties between Canada and the United States.
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iCanada
United State
Harsh 1923 Philadelphia Murder Toll Reported
Coroner records show 155 murders in Philadelphia in 1923, with 176 attempted suicides. The homicide total is the highest on record, eleven cases remain unsolved, and twenty arson or related deaths are noted.
Trial of Father Delorme Presided by Justice Marrinson
Attorney general assigns Mr Justice Marrinson to oversee the murder case of Father Adelard Delorme, charged with killing his half brother Raoul Delorme. R J Uslder KC to prosecute for the Crown. defence to be led by A eemaie KC.
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Montreale
Marrinson
Attorney Generals Department
Adelard Delorme
Haly
Raoul Delorme
R. J. Uslder
Eemaie KC
Cold Wave Strikes California Areas Prompt Frost Damage
Southern California endures record frost with slight crop damage expected as low temperatures continue. Snow and frost spread through many regions while mountain areas face heavy storms. Provincial railway plans seek extension to Lacombe and Northwestern Railway toward Maudley awaiting government review.
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Los Angeles
Grange
California
Caifornia Ja
Falmonten
Estimans
Casig
Lacombe and Northwestern
Maudley
Gepartincay
Inelga
Quebec Convent Burns in Dormitory Fire Disaster
A convent in Quebec was destroyed by a fire that started in a dormitory where twelve nuns resided. The total loss is estimated at 290,904 dollars and only partly covered by insurance.
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Tila
Auckland Geddes Takes Month Leave Before Retiring
Sir Auckland Geddes the British ambassador to the United States has departed London for a month of leave prior to retirement. He said his health had improved and his doctors advised extended rest to protect progress on his eyes, despite doubts about resigning his Washington post.
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London
Sir Auckland Geddes
United States
U.S
Allwound
Washington Post
Unusual Contest Seeks Epithets in Delaware
A year end contest by Delaware King of Quipey offered $200 for the best epithet to express a lawless drinker menace or scoffer. Prize attracted multiple entrants with judging announced January 16.
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Deleeware King of Quipey
London Empire Exhibition opening restricted Sundays
The British Empire Exhibition opens April 25 but will not admit the public on Sundays except for religious events in the stadium such as the National Thanksgiving Service on Empire Sunday May 25.
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London
Mysterious 33 Pears In Oyster Pattie Baffles New Year Find
In Vancouver a puzzling morning scene unfolds as Ernest M. Alles, son of the Supreme Court registrar, discovers 33 pears in an Oyster Pattie at a local restaurant. The restaurant then abruptly closes amid the odd event.
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Vancouver
Ernest M. Alles
Supremes Court
Manitoba Telephone profits rise for 1923 year end
Manitoba Government Telephones reported net earnings of 40348 for the year ended November 30 1923 up 8074 from 1922. Revenue reached 3143162 versus 3200326 the prior year while operating costs and plant replacement rose, straining overall profits.
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Manitoba
John Lawry
Disease death rates compare across years in local city
In 1943 the infant death rate was 73.9 per 3000 births, up from 1923 and 1922 figures. The ten year average sits at 12.6 per 1000 births, with 1943 showing a higher rate and the year 1942 lower.
Britain Hints Strong Action Amid India Turmoil
Fragmentary text notes British government pressure on India with references to leadership figures. Mentions in Afghanistan and border issues, plus alleged plans by officials. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Lieut Governor of Quebec Dies in Ottawa
Horace L L Brodeur, long time lieutenant governor candidate and political figure, died shocking friends in Ottawa. His career included authoring a bill creating a Canadian now government and he faced pressure during the recent campaign as he remained a central figure in Quebec politics.
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Ottawa
LT Brediar
British Navy Visit Reinforces Empire Ties in Capetown
The speck service squadron began in Capetown on December 22 and departed for Mossel Bay and other ports along the coast. Over 100,000 South Africans from all communities visited the ships, gaining a new appreciation of the British navy’s power during the voyage.
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Capetown
Sour
Battheran Mead
Ri Duise
Mossel Bay
Cape of Good Hope
Union
South Africa
Fate of French Airship Ends Dirigible Building
Washington dispatch reports General Dumont says the wreck of the Dixmude will end the construction of airships of this type. The loss is described as decisive for serial machinery and suggests no similar craft will be built in the near future.
King George Says Britain True to Traditions in New Year Message
King George replies to London mayor's telegram expressing confidence that the British people will remain true to their traditions. He notes the decade ends with memorable achievement despite near isolation and suffering and pledges to face ongoing difficulties.
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King George
London
Neaeli Avial Aml
Turkish commission backs polygamy ban in Angora
A Constantinople dispatch reports a Turkish parliamentary committee at Angora has recommended prohibiting polygamy. If approved no man may take a second wife without urgent need, and the wife of an adulterous husband would gain a divorce. The proposal reflects family law reform debated in the capital.
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Lendon
Angora
Constantinople
Daiy Mail
Japanese Crown Prince Hirohito to wed Princess Kun
London reports the marriage of Prince Regent Hirohito of Japan to Princess Kun to occur on January 27. The ceremony was postponed from last November due to Japanese unrest and related delays.
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London
Prise
Hirohito
Japan
Princess Kun
Tokio
Tae
Wae
Jepunesa Pheuske
Grant Continued for Agriculture Across Provinces
Representatives from Alberta British Columbia Saskatchewan Ontario New Brunswick and Quebec push to extend a special grant for agriculture funded by Dominion loans. They argue the program supports farm welfare and rural development but debate the overall cost and future viability under the current agreement set to expire next year.
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Dy Hinton
Donunton
Werhek
Werhek Ty Aeohskhervad
Laren
Suman
Papiation Basin
Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Ontario
New Bruntiawick
Will Withdraw Troops From Occupied Ruhr and Rhine
A fragmented report notes Germany will withdraw forty thousand troops from the Ruhr and Rhine districts while maintaining frontier garrisons. It mentions evacuations in four phases and ongoing mobilization under new service laws.
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Dey
Ruhr and
Rhine
Ruber
Frontier
Francs
Othesesh
Alice Gethies
Chinese to Study Railroading in Montreal
Chinese university graduates travel to Montreal to study railroad practices and acquaint themselves with the methods used by the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The program aims to prepare them for service and observe current industry procedures.
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Montreal
Plist
Venedien V Pacific Railroad
Beir
Thief Steals Ashes Coat From Windsor Home
Constable Or Wil Strong of the Windsor police reports a burglary at his residence New Year’s burglar stole a suit of ashes and snares coat valued at $100.
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Voidvor
Wil Strong
Windsor
Canada Seeks Diplomatic Presence in Washington
Ottawa debates sending a separate Canadian ambassador or high commissioner to Washington. Sir Auckland Howard’s stance against a dedicated diplomatic post is noted, while Washington interest grows in Canada’s representation. Parliament allocated funds for representation in the U.S. capital and Ottawa maintains a department liaison and a correspondent there.
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Auckland Heddes
Hague
Bentie Howard
Washington
Canada
Sir Auckland
Pole
Arueda
Washhitton
Tne
Poseiphs
Ofiawe Ps
Fiat
Iike
Siwell Hood
Department of Maternal Alfaira
Ottawa
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