World disarmament conference to adjourn to December 4
Geneva reports indicate the steering committee recommends adjourning the world disarmament conference until December 4. French delegate Rene Massigli urged that disarmament talks be held only in Geneva and warned against a broader three power pact. Arthur Henderson cautioned against premature moves that could hinder disarmament progress.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Hitler
Germany
League of Nations
France
Rene Massigli
Arthur Henderson
M. Maassigili
Joseph Paul Boncour
Italy
Great Britain
Relief distribution in Saskatchewan aids needy areas
More than 200 railway box cars loaded with produce were given free this fall in Saskatchewan communities. Dr John L Nicol, superintendent of missions for the United Church of Canada, said the work, aided by the Saskatchewan relief commission and railways, drew donations from five provinces, with Saskatchewan residents providing the majority of the total.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Saskatchewan
John L. Nicol
United Church of Canada
Saskatchewan Relief Commission
Prosperous Indians in Ottawa Prarie Farms Report
The annual Indian Affairs report says Indians on prairie farms are remarkably prosperous and economically better off than white neighbors. It credits intensive government agricultural aid and instruction over the past fifty years. Indians are exempt from taxes and overhead charges. Canadian Indian population remains about 108000.
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Ottawa
Ont
Indian Affairs
Canada
Dauntless Berean Lays 351st Egg in 358 Days
The White Leghorn pullet Dauntless Berean equalled the world egg laying record with 351 eggs in 358 days. The UBC White Leghorn previously laid 351 eggs in 364 days, and Dauntless Berean has a chance to break the 357 eggs in 365 days world record.
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Agassiz
B.C
University of British Columbia
Economist Attacks Roosevelt Plan In Speech
Sir George Paish in Nottingham, England, contends Roosevelt's push to expand US income causes global reactions and doubts any nation can stay on the gold standard.
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Nottingham
England
George Paish
Roosevelt
United States
Labor Troubles In Cuba Prompt Political Tension
In Havana a U S destroyer stands off Cuba to aid in labor disturbances as President Grau’s cabinet considers resignations tied to a semi parliamentary plan. The government faces sugar mill unrest with an American manager held by strikers near Mantila Cedro mill, while a Soviet regime is reported among protesters.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
Grau
Gray
Oriente
Alto “Twigs
Mant'Ila
Alto Cedro
C. M. Jervs
Death of Bowser Shakes Vancouver Political Scene
W J Bowser K C veteran independent campaigner and former Conservative premier died of a heart attack at 65. The sudden death removes a familiar figure from British Columbia politics after 42 years and delays elections in Vancouver Centre and Victoria from November 2 to November 27.
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Vancouver
B.C
British Columbia
W. J. Bowser
K.C
Bowser
Rexton
N.B
Vancouver Centre
Victoria
U.S. and Canada Seek Five-Cent Lake Grain Rate
U S lake carriers press a five cent per bushel minimum on grain with Canada to stop rate cuts. Washington aims to bring lake operations under the NRA and to code a binding agreement. Canada would focus on grain while NRA involvement could cover other cargo between American ports.
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Ottawa
United States
Washington
N.R.A
Canada
Montreal council calls boycott of German goods
The Montreal Jewish Council of Women unanimously adopted a resolution urging a boycott of German goods. Mrs. Alfred Zimmern, co founder of the Geneva school of international relations, denounced Germany and supported France in the stance.
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Montreal
Quebec
Jewish Council of Women
Alfred Zimmern
School of International Relations
Geneva
Germany
France
Bank transfers rise 17 percent in September Ottawa report
Ottawa reports a 17 percent increase in September financial transfers with bank debits and cheque totals reaching 2.457 billion dollars versus 2.098 billion the previous September. The Dominion Bureau of Statistics released the figures.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
I G Farben Chairman Denies Links to German Government
Eysten Berg representing the I G Farbenindustrie of Frankfurt arrives in Ottawa with Colonel W A Bishop to discuss nickel supplies for International Nickel. Berg denies any ties to the German government, stressing the Duisburg firm as a large dye and chemical company using various metals, including nickel, and employing about 160000 workers.
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Dye Corporation
Nickle
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
International Nickel Company
Germany
Eysten Berg
I. G. Farbenin-Dustrie
Frankfurt-am-Main
Mr. Berg
W. A. Bishop
V.C
D.S.O
Berg
I. G. Company
Dye and Chemical Corporation
Two Thousand Marriages in Rome Initiate Fascist Nuptial Rite
Two thousand marriages will be celebrated simultaneously in Rome and Latium in a new Fascist rite called the consecration of nuptiality to inaugurate the 12th year of Fascism and boost Mussolini's population program. In Rome 550 couples will join in Santa Maria Degli Angeli for nuptial mass and benediction.
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Rome
Italy
Latium
Mussolini
Santa Maria Degli Angeli
Wheat Embargo Cripples North Dakota Rail Exports
North Dakota railroads report wheat shipments halted by Gov. William Langer's embargo. They say they can move grain but receive little for shipment. Sheriffs in 53 counties ordered to stop accepting wheat for outside shipment by all elevators.
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Bismarck
N.D
North Dakota
William Langer
Russia Could Absorb World Agricultural Surplus Says Economists
Observers in London report New York claiming a 500 million credit sought by the Soviet for recognition talks with 450 million for machinery and 50 million for cotton. Economists say Russia could absorb the world’s agricultural surplus on long terms while U S farmers destroy pork and cattle unused for export. Some say Canadian and U S wheat could have eased famine last winter. Anglo-Russian trade talks move slowly but smoothly.
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Russia
London
Eng
New York
United States
Russa
Plot Frustrated Attempt On Life Of Viscount Ratendone
London police opened an inquiry into an undoubted attempt on the life of Viscount Ratendone the surviving son of Earl Willingdon and former Governor-General of Canada. Miss Dorota Flattan a neighbor said she saw an Indian man crouching on a roof outside the viscount’s apartment carrying an 18 inch curved knife and a lead pipe was thrown at him. The intruder fled after she hurled a flower pot. The viscount was not home and was slated to sail for India next Monday.
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Viscount Ratendone
London
Eng
Earl Willingdon
India
Canada
Dorota Flattan
Miss Flattan
Ottawa plans winter work camps for unemployed men
The Department of National Defence will run work camps for single unemployed men during winter to carry out federal projects. The Dominion will clothe feed and house the men and pay 20 cents a day for tobacco. Government shares labor costs on municipal and highway projects.
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Ottawa
Ont
Department of National Defence
Dominion
W. A. Gordon
Labor
Gordon
Sugar Smuggling Watch Placed by Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ottawa reports Royal Canadian Mounted Police headquarters issue general orders to its land forces to watch for sugar smugglers. The two cent per pound federal tax spurred hopes of lucrative smuggling, but Commissioner J H MacBrien doubts any large scale activity has developed.
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Ottawa
Ont
Royal Canadien Mounted Police
J. H. MacBrien
R.C.M.P
Wiggin Surrenders Chase Pension Amid Senate Probe
Albert H. Wiggin former head of Chase National Bank relinquished his 100000 dollar a year retirement annuity during a hearing by the Senate banking committee. Pecora released a letter showing Wiggin giving up the annuity as the panel examined Cuban operations and profits at the bank, while Chase directors met to accept the surrender.
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Washington
Albert H. Wiggin
Chase National Bank
Short Winter Forecast From Regina Indians
Regina observers report that local Indigenous residents predict a short winter with little snow, contrasting last year's lengthy season. They base forecasts on natural signs such as muskrat activity and berry abundance, noting last year’s predictions were accurate despite harsh October blizzards.
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Regina
Sask
Saskatchewan Prairies
Iced Flowers Exhibit Tops London Stage Beauty
South African wild flowers arrive in three consignments packed in crates and cooled in ship chambers forming the nucleus of an unusually beautiful London exhibition.
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London
Eng
South Africa
Grant For Kingsford Smith in Australia Public Position
Widespread public pressure leads the Australian government to award Air Commodore Sir Charles Kingsford Smith a grant of 15000 dollars though no public post is created. The move follows his celebrated career as a famous flyer and aviation pioneer.
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Sydney
Australia
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Trade Tap North Portal Sees Live Bass Shipped to Sask
A reciprocal deal moves 3 000 live baby bass from North Dakota to Saskatchewan's Department of Natural Resources in exchange for several thousand pickerel eggs.
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North Portal
Sask
North Dakota Fish and Game Branch
Saskatchewan Department of Natural Resources
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