Opposition to German re armament dominates talks in Geneva
Geneva report shows Chancellor Hitler facing united opposition from the United States Britain and France against any German re armament. Norman H Davis conveyed Washington’s stance to Paul Boncour as France and Britain press for disarmament progress amid practical disputes.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Adolf Hiltler
Germany
United Kingdom
United States
France
Reichswehr
Gau
Great Britain
Norman H. Davis
Paul Boncour
Washington
M. Paul Boncour
Sir John S'mon
Rail Workers Warned In Canada Dispute
Lynn B. Spencer, K.C. chairman of a conciliation board, warned members of the Brotherhood of Railroad and Steamship Clerks in Montreal to refrain from actions that could damage the Industrial Disputes Act. The warning followed a postponement sought by Frank Hall, vice president of the union, due to ongoing negotiations with the Canadian Pacific Railway and another road.
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Montreal
Que
Brotherhood of
Railroad and Steamship Clerks
Lynn B. Spencer
K.C
Brotherhood
Canadian Pacific Railway
Frank Hall
Hall
Germany blocks clause on Jews at League Assembly
Geneva reports indicate Germany won a victory on the Jewish question by forcing the League of Nations Assembly to reject a clause in a resolution. German delegates argued the measure targeted their government's treatment of Jews. The adopted text urged all countries, signatory or not, to extend treaty benefits to minorities.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Germany
League of Nations Assembly
Landslide Buries Nineteen in Honduran Village
Official reports say a landslide 30 miles east of Tegucigalpa buried the village of Apolopi, killing nineteen people and destroying many houses. The same district saw the Tholoma river flood, drowning people and cattle.
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Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Here
Apolopi
Tholoma
Lethbridge Woman Wins Damages From Calgary City
Lottie Cameron of Lethbridge was awarded 1000 dollars in damages by Mr Justice J R Boyle against the City of Calgary for injuries from a slip and fall at a busy Calgary intersection last January.
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Calgary
Alberta
Lottie Cameron
Lethbridge
J. R. Boyle
Surgeons Report 12,746 Cured Cancer Cases in Three Years
Surgeons at a symposium titled Cancer is Curable reported twelve thousand seven hundred forty six cancer cases cured in three years. Thirty one specialists presented progress under the American College of Surgeons sponsorship.
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Chicago
American College of Surgeons
U S Minister Voices Frugal Goverment at Ottawa Banquet
Hon W D Robbins United States minister to Canada urged economy at the Canadien Chamber of Commerce eighth annual convention in Ottawa. Hon H H Stevens also spoke on tightening spending while delegates discussed curbing government costs and eliminating duplication.
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Ottawa
W. D. Robbins
United States
Canada
Canadien Chamber of Commerce
Robbins
H. H. Stevens
Trade and Commerce
J. H. Woods
Calgary
Chamber
Halifax
Railway wage dispute discussed in private talks
The Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways met with the railway running trades on a wage dispute. Both sides held firm stakes with a 10 percent cut opposed by workers and justified by adverse economic conditions. While negotiations continued, the Clerks union submitted to a board of conciliation in response to a prior CP case.
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Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Board of Conchtion
Canadian Pacific Railway
Royal Scot Steams From Chicago for West Coast Tour
England's Royal Scot train left Chicago after drawing more than 2 million visitors at the Century of Progress Exposition. It departed under its own power from Union Station for a tour to California and the Pacific northwest, then back to Montreal to be shipped home on November 22.
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Chicago
Royal Scot
England
West Coast
Fairgrounds
Union Station
California
Pacific Northwest
Montreal
Air Liner Wreck Near Chesterton Tragic Death Toll
A New York to Chicago United Air Lines transport crashed five miles southeast of Chesterton Indiana. The all metal plane exploded in flames killing seven aboard. Five bodies were recovered as witnesses heard a loud explosion. Officials promise a thorough investigation into the disaster.
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Chesterton
Ind
New York
Chicago
United Air Lines
Here
American recovery plan eyed amid NRA criticism
Sir Josiah Stamp argues American production slid despite NRA efforts, especially in construction. He says some industries show no revival and public employment creation failed. He contends NRA raises costs without boosting purchasing power, but adds America may succeed due to youth and vigor.
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London
Eng
Josiah Stamp
N.R.A
America
Repeal of Prohibition Nears Final Vote in November
Washington reports the 18th Amendment faces its last stage as six states plan ballots on repeal on November 7. Approval by three states would remove prohibition, ending the amendment.
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Washington
United States
Wll
Flying boat armed with 114 pound shells tested at Felixstowe
The air ministry’s first heavy gun flying boat, built at Brough, Yorkshire, flew on its maiden voyage to Felixstowe. The craft mounts a 114 pound shell gun and three machine guns on a 17 ton platform, with trials to assess recoil. A squadron is planned to be stationed at Malta after completing all four craft.
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Felixstowe
Eng
Air Ministry
Brough
Yorkshire
Royal Air Force
Malta
Kingsford Smith Breaks England to Australia Flight Record
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith landed in Wyndham Australia to a roaring crowd after shaving more than 40 hours from the England to Australia record. The famed aviator, fresh from a Pacific crossing, had warned he aimed not to set a new mark, yet London hailed his achievement as major news eclipsing war debt and disarmament discussions. News reached Sandringham for the king, who follows the record with keen interest.
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Wyndham
Australia
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith
England
London
Eng
Sandringham
Visible Wheat Supply in Ottawa Declines to Previous Year
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Ottawa elevators hold 235,170,472 bushels of visible wheat on October 6, up 7,655,939 from the prior week. Year ago totals were 210,932,689 bushels. U.S. wheat in Canada and in transit along the Great Lakes show notable shifts, with 6,541,114 and 5,290,618 bushels respectively, while U.S. wheat in Canada stands at 2,991,168 bushels.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
United States
Great Lakes
Canada
Cold Storage Foods See Gains in Oct 1 Figures Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports that on October 1 most cold storage food commodities in Ottawa increased versus the same period last year, with eggs pork fish and apples excluded from the rise.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Definite Signs of Economic Recovery Noted
Ottawa reports reduced taxation and tighter fiscal policy lightening Canada's burden. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce notes budgets cut by 50 million dollars this year and expects further prudent expenditure. Unemployment insurance debates and fire loss declines also cited as hopeful indicators.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
J. MacLeod Clarke
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
United Kingdom
Boards
Chambers
Toronto
Kenora
Prince Albert
Sask
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Sai A. O. Dawson
Chamber
Mr. Dawson
United States
Dawson
Calgary Bond Settlement Talks Dented by Rate Drop
Aetna Life Insurance Company holding 100000 Calgary bonds offered settlement at current lower exchange rates after Calgary refused to pay New York exchange on the majority vote last January. Mayor Andrew Davison disclosed the development.
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Calgary
Alberta
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Hartford
Con
City of
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Frank T. Shutt
Dominion Experimental Farm
Kingsford-Smith
Firth of Forth
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