Democrats Gain Ground in U S Elections Seen
Report from New York notes Democratic momentum as they win seven Senate seats from Republicans and gain 11 House insurgent seats, altering power balance. GovernorsCaptured include South Dakota and Colorado. Maine vacancy adjusts Senate numbers to 48 Republicans and 47 Democrats with one Farm Labor seat.
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New York
Senate
House
Congress
South Dakota
Colorado
Maine
Bert M. Fernard
Hendrick Shipstead
Farmer Labor
Minnesota
la Guardia
Charge Against British Woman Is Dismissed
London report says Mrs. Algernon Sladen niece of Lord Dunmore was arrested at Volosea in Italy for socialist utterances about Mussolini. After three days in jail her husband and the British consul secured bail and the British ambassador helped lead to dismissal. She says the arrest began from a restaurant conversation in which she criticized Fascism academically.
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London
Daily Sketch
Algernon Sladen
Lord Dunmore
Volosea
Italy
Mussolini
Noted Musician Leaves England for America
Sir Thomas Beecham, famed conductor and impresario, says he will move to the United States with as many English musicians as possible. He criticizes English music conditions and predicts concerts and music have no future, stating he sees no future for himself in England.
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Sir Thomas Beecham
London
Thomas Beecham
England
United States
Sir Thomas
America
Theft-Proof Mail Bag Lock Patented by Convict in Canada
Kingston Ontario Norman Red Ryan serving life at Port Ports mouth Penitentiary for bank robbery has developed a theft proof mail bag lock and will seek patent in his name. The device has been submitted to the Canadian postal department and two models sent to Brigadier General W S Hughes superintendent of prisons for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Ont
Norman
Red) Ryan
Portsmouth
W. S. Hughes
Great pachyderm contributes to science in Canada
Myrtle the prehistoric pachyderm roamed early August woods of British Columbia. Her skull has been donated to the University of Alberta for study and exhibition, marking a notable scientific contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Myrtle
British Columbia
University of Alberta
Remarkable Grain Loadings Show October Increase
Winnipeg reports 110,298,085 bushels marketed and 63,010 cars loaded by October 31, far above last year. The gains reflect a vast movement along the Canadian Pacific line with implications for bread production and retail demand.
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Winnipeg
West
Atlantic
Pacific
Canadian Pacific Hallway Company
Settlers From U S Winnipeg
Colin G Groff Alberta publicity director says mid western states Nebraska Iowa and other farming regions are prime sources of prospective settlers for Western Canada. He notes many farmers seek cheap lands low taxes and high productivity in Canada and expects visitors next spring to Alberta and other prairie regions to compare farming there with the United States. He cites misunderstandings about Canada among U S farmers and urges correcting them before any influx.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Colin G. Groff
Alberta
Nebraska
Iowa
Groff
Prairies
United States
Proceeding With Disarmament Study
The military and naval commission reports ease in work after the program allowed all delegates to share feelings with the preparatory commission. Previously only committee votes were to be submitted. Committee discussions have focused on technical matters with strong results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Military and Naval Commission
Preparatory Commission
Germany Paying Up London Payments Revealed
Mr. Guinness, financial secretary to the treasury, told the House of Commons that Germany’s reparations payments up to June 20 totaled about 750 million dollars. The British Empire was allocated 125 million dollars, with the United Kingdom receiving roughly 110 million dollars.
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London
Guinness
The
Treasury
House of Commons
Germany
British Empire
United Kingdom
Royalty Entertains Boy Aboard Queen Marie Train
Ten year old Lester Brown was found aboard Queen Marie the special train near Sand Point Idaho minutes after departure. He was in tears and could not hop off amid the crowd. The Queen comforted him as royal candy was shared and he remained a guest to Spokane. Marie telegraphed his parents and he dined with the royal party after playing with Prince Nicholas and Princess Neana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Marie
Spokane
Lester Brown
Sand Point
Idaho
Spokate
Marie
Prince Nicholas
Neana
Lester
First Manitoba entry files for International Grain and Hay Show
Samuel Larcombe of Birtles Man files as Manitoba’s first exhibitor for the International Grain and Hay Show opening in Chicago November 27. He will send wheat oats and other crop samples. Larcombe, renowned for continental agricultural research, attended last year as the province’s official representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Samuel Larcombe
Birtles
Manitoba
Chicago
B C Apples Are Prize Winners at Imperial Show
In London the Imperial fruit show awards prize fruits to Canadian growers. The Associated Growers of British Columbia win first for McIntosh Reds and Jonathans, with BC firms taking other top prizes. Ontario and Nova Scotia entries also receive honors.
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B. C
Ottawa
London
Eng
Associated Growers of
British Columbia
McIntosh Reds
Dominion Fruit Commissioner
Occidental Fruit Company
Kelowna
B.C
G. Hilliard
Kamloops
Jonathans
British Empire
Colin Smith
Freeman, Ont
Kingston Convocation Honors Willingdon and Guests
The honorary degree of Doctor of Laws will be conferred on Lord Willingdon Governor General at Queens University convocation on November 12. Similar degrees will be given to Sir J A M Atkins of Winnipeg and Sir Clifford Sifton of Toronto.
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Kingston
Ont
Lord Willingdon
The
Dominion
Queens University
J. A. M. Atkins
Winnipeg
Clifford Sifton
Toronto
Chinese Bandits Kill French Consul at Langchow Langson
Report says Chinese brigands killed M. Robert the French consul at Langchow Langson, about 40 miles south. The incident marks a deadly act against the French diplomatic representative.
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Peking
M. Robert
Langchow
Langson
Aldermen Back Plan for CN Railpoint at Moose Jaw
Alderman Hamilton urges a petition to establish a CN Railway divisional point in Moose Jaw. He proposes presenting it to Sir Henry Thornton during his November 15 visit for the official opening of the CN bridge over the South Saskatchewan River at Elbow. The council approved the idea last night.
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Moose Jaw
Hamilton
Canadian National Railway
Sir Henry Thornton
C.N.R
South Saskatchewan
Elbow
Prince of Wales to Officiate Ottawa Carillon Ceremony
The Prince of Wales will be invited to officiate the formal opening of the 53 bell carillon in Victory Tower on Parliament Hill during his Canada visit. He laid the corner stone of the tower on his first visit seven years ago.
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Ottawa
Prince of Wales
Victory Tower
Parliament Hill
Canada
Destroyer Ordered to Honduras Port to Protect Foreign Lives
A United States destroyer has been ordered to Celba Honduras to guard foreign lives and property in case of future revolutionary activity. The move follows advice from the U S consul at Celba.
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Washington
United States
Celba
Honduras
Conference likely to last until November 24
London report says the Imperial conference may run three more weeks with hopes to adjourn by November 15 but unresolved constitutional issues and long committee work push possible completion to November 24. King plans to return to Ottawa for Parliament in December after a France visit.
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London
Hertzog
King
Ottawa
France
Canada
Irish Free State
Dublin
Mackenzie King
Recommends Lease of Grain Elevator
Vancouver reports the harbor commissioners will recommend to the Dominion Government a yearly lease of number 1 terminal grain elevator to the Alberta Wheat Pool. Lieut. Col. G. H. Kirkpatrick said the lease would start August 1 each year with the right to recover use by notice by December 31. rental terms to be finalized mutually.
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Vancouver
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Alberta Wheat Pool
Dominion
G. H. Kirkpatrick
Col. Kirkpatrick
Mappin Leaves Estate to Imperial Treasury
London reports Sir Wilson Mappin baronet of Sheffield after honoring provisions for Lady Mappin and family left the residue of his estate, about two and a quarter million dollars, to the Imperial Treasury to reduce national debt from the recent war.
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London
Wilson Mappin
Sheffield
Mappin
Imperial Treasury
Melting Pot of Prairie Canadians Shaped by Land
In a Western scene, diverse European immigrants blend into strong Canadian identity. A Russian daughter, a Manchester trained teacher, children of a Canadian editor, and a Russian immigrant family reflect shared British manner, speech, and outlook as the land molds them into typical Canadians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
England
Canada
Tariff Board Hearing Set in Ottawa for November 18 19
Six applications scheduled for hearing before the Tariff Board in Ottawa on November 18 and 19. Ontario cordage firms seek higher tariff on jute twine while the National Gallery Ottawa and others push tariff reductions on art objects tops for gloves water wheel governors foxes and canaries breeding stock book sheets unbound and related items. A separate seasonal tariff on fruits and vegetables and raises on potatoes from Quebec organizations will be heard December 16.
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Ottawa
Tariff Board
Ontario
National Gallery
Price, Paterson, Ltd
Vancouver
Charles Barber and Son
Meaford
Iy HI. S. Tibbs
Toronto
Hunter Rose Company
Canadian Horticultural Council
Quebec
Germany Aims to Liberate Rhineland in Franco-German Talks
Berlin reports that Chance Nor Marx and Dr. Schacht with President von Hindenburg discuss new steps in Franco German negotiations to free the Rhineland from occupation. The plan, backed by France and Germany for a European loan in exchange for troop withdrawal, faces German objections over American debts and relations.
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Berlin
ChanceNor Marx
Dr. Schacht
Reichbank
von Hinderburg
Rhineland
America
Paris
Herr von Moesch
Briand
France
Germany
Europe
Wilhemstrasse
United States
Commission to Resume Customs Inquiry in Ottawa
The royal commission investigating the department of customs and excise will reopen in Ottawa on November 15, with three judges. The panel will stay several days, then travel to British Columbia if plans hold. Hon. N. W. Rowell, chief counsel, is in Ottawa reviewing records.
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Ottawa
Department of Customs and Excise
British Columbia
N. W. Rowell
K.C
Department of Customs
Bank Act amendments discussed to aid farmers in Dominion
Officials of the Canadian Council of Agriculture discussed proposed changes to the Bank Act aimed at making banking more adaptable to farming needs. A. E. Darby prepared a memorandum, and it will be circulated among branches to prepare for the annual convention.
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Winnipeg
Dominion
Canadian Council of Agriculture
A. E. Darby
Fossil Finds Groundbreaking Reptile in Saskatchewan Valley
John Kennedy of Manitoba reports fossil discoveries in the Souris River Valley near Estevan Saskatchewan. Remains include a ten foot lizard or alligator and a 25 foot creature and a 2 19 shark. Interior Minister to send experts to examine the field.
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Ottawa
John Kennedy
United Grain Growers of
Manitoba
Minister of the Interior
Souris River
Estevan
Saskatchewan
Premier Mackenzie King Receives King George at Buckingham
Prime Minister Mackenzie King, recovered from illness, had an audience with King George VI at Buckingham Palace after missing the Atlantic fleet naval maneuvers. The meeting occurred during royal visit notes in London.
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London
Mackenzie King
King George
Buckingham Palace
Suppression of Opposition to Fascism in Italy Escalates
In Fascist Italy mobs clash with anti fascists across the country. Beatings and arrests follow as carabineers and militiamen guard offices and homes of known opponents. In Cagliari a confrontation ends with Lussu’s arrest after a fatal shooting by a Fascist deputy. Similar attacks hit Naples Venice and other cities.
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Italy
Benelli
Cagliari
Sardinia
Lussu
Porra
Naples
Grace
Robert Bracco
Labriola
Venice
Missionaries Safe Amid Quiet China Posting
Word from F R Allan M D medical missionary at the West China mission hospital in Tzeliutsin Szechwan China says the district remains very quiet and fall potatoes are being planted. Dr Wallace McClure reporting from Kong moon South China notes improved conditions at the hospital despite an anti British trade boycott affecting some mission work.
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Toronto
United Church of Canada
F. R. Allan
General Hospital of the West China Mission
Tzeliutsin
Szechwan
China
Allan
Wallace McClure
Erskine United Church of Toronto
Kongmoon
South China
Tariff Talks Set For London Parley Amid Imperial Conference
The Imperial conference has not yet tackled preferential tariffs but tariff issues resurface. Walter Runciman and Australian Premier S M Bruce exchanged plain spoken views on tariffs, though the dispute cooled after constructive dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Walter Runciman
M.P
United Kingdom
S. M. Bruce
Australia
Cattle Shipments To Britain Montreal
Of 14 cattle sailings from Canada to the United Kingdom this month, ten start in Montreal. The level is above this season's monthly average but three below last year’s six‑month average. Canada cattle shipments this year are nearly 100 percent below last season’s totals, with most monthly sums well under last year’s figures.
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Montreal
Canada
United Kingdom
Conservatives Debating Convention Site In Dominion
Ottawa report shows letters urging Winnipeg for the national Conservative convention to select a permanent leader. Hon Huzhle Guthrie favors Winnipeg but Meighen wants Ottawa. A nine member committee from each province will decide. Likely convention delegates include five from each constituency.
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Ottawa
Huzhle Guthrie
National Conservative
Winnipeg
Guthrie
Meighen
Dominion
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R. A. G. Pollard
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Vancouver Harbor Board
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Customs Inquiry
George
Rome
Benito Mussolini
Britain
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