World Happenings Briefly Told
A broadcast tower to be built atop the Eiffel Tower and begin regular service after testing. Swiss farmers with capital look to settle in Canada as a Swiss delegation arrives in Montreal aboard the Brontcalm. Japan authorizes diplomatic action at Shanghai. A magazine China weekly review reports. Doberman Pinscher "Hiromei" owned by Rudy Vallee wins four first prizes at an international show in Canada. Gandhi experiments with new diet of leafy vegetables claiming improved health. Britain expands Craydon Aerodrome to handle 20 000 passengers and 500 tons monthly. University of Toronto students protest 25 percent tuition hike. medical students face higher fees and stricter entry exams for future normal schools in Ontario.
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Canada
Switzerland
Montreal
Brontcalm
Shanghai
China
Weekly Review
Beegune
Hirohito
Hiromei
Britain
Croydon
Maza
Agein
University of Toronto
Dek. J. Siripaon
Ontario
Miners Threaten National Strike Over Wages and Conditions
A potential nationwide miners strike looms in Great Britain as union leaders warn wage and working condition demands may trigger industrial action. Executives from the miners’ federations say they will declare a strike if employers fail to meet terms.
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Great Britain
New Arctic Water Passage Reported By Soviet Icebreaker
The Soviet ice breaker Sadko reported a warm water passage through Arctic ice that could form an open channel for ships from Europe to the Far East via polar routes. Led by George Ushakov, the expedition described a 650 foot wide lane between Franz Josef Land and Nicholas the Second Land, with impassable ice on both sides and a new island nearby. The waterway may be part of the Gulf Stream, extending north from 81.5 degrees N about 700 miles from the North Pole, while the island lies at 80.5 N, 75.25 E east of Franz Josef Land.
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Sadko
Whreleia
Europe
George Ushakov
Arctic
Franz Josef Land
Nicholas
Ushakov
North Pole
Franz Josef Group
Selassie Secret Ethiopian Gold Fund Revealed
Reports claim Emperor Selassie guards a multi million dollar secret fund left by Menelik for Ethiopia's defense against Italy. The fund reportedly includes 10 million gold, stored in secret caves, with funds from government reserves and indemnity payments.
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Italy
Halle Selassie
Menelik
Ethiopia
Adua
Menalik
Successful Outing Delights Millet Soldier Settlers
A cheerful picnic gathering of Mille rview and Michigan soldier settlers enjoyed a bright day in Millet and prepared to depart for Vancouver. The event fueled plans for a return picnic next year.
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Millet
Alta
Millerview
Michigan
Vancouver
Stowaways Through History From Shipboard Perils to Prisoners
A historical account recalls how stowaways faced harsh fates from rope end to forced labor and details eerie anecdotes. It notes Great Eastern’s hidden dead worker, Captain Attwood’s tale of a Boer prisoner in a curio case, and wartime vigilance with escapee prisoners reaching Denmark.
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Goth
Buffs
East Kent Regiment
St. Helena
Britain
Ional
Denmark
Fortune Hidden in Pillow Reveals 49 Pearls
Cheng Ting-ngoh, who borrowed a dollar to buy a satin pillow for his wife, tore away its coverings and uncovered 49 pearls worth about £3,867. The jeweled pillow allegedly belonged to the Empress Dowager Tai Hai during the Boxer rising, reward offered, mystery solved by Chen.
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Cheng Ting-ngoh
Chen
Tai Hai
Peiping
Dr Hanna Dies A Noted Ottawa Physician At 74
Dr James Edward Hanna a Queen s University graduate and Ottawa physician died of heart disease at 74 after collapsing at breakfast. His son Dr Herbert Hanna a Queen s graduate tried to treat him. Hanna was known for farming ventures in Saskatchewan after retiring from practice in 1911.
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Queen's University
West
James Edward Hanna
Ottawa
Herbert Hanna
Queen's
Hanna
Saskatchewan
What Motorieta Want in a Car Compared to Fuel History
A million motorists named top car qualities in order: dependability, economy, safety, comfort, ease of control, low initial cost, smoothness, and speed. The text notes uncertainty about when coal began fueling vehicles.
Germany’s car market and import barriers outlined
The report compares car per capita distribution in Germany Canada and the United States. It notes Germany as a growing market for cars and explains German trade rules and tariffs. It cites Sykes on import duties of 400 to 600 Canadian dollars per medium-weight car and limited import permits.
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Gheiand Alg
Canada
United States
Germany
Sykes
Amoy Coast Seamonster Terrifies Local Inhabitants
Reports from Amoy China describe a sea monster with a humanlike silhouette when viewed from a distance. Witnesses say it is amphibious and has long black hair, contrasting with other famed sea serpents.
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Amoy
China
British Columbia
Scotland
Bavarian Cream Recipe For This Week
Soak gelatine in cold water. Beat yolks with sugar and salt. Gradually add hot milk and cook until thick, then add gelatine. Cool, fold in beaten whites, whipped cream, and vanilla. Pour into a mold or sherbet glasses and garnish with fresh fruit.
Creamy Rice Dessert With Nuts And Maple Syrup
A simple dessert combines cooked rice with fruit sugar salt and vanilla. Whip cream and fold into the rice then serve with thickened maple syrup and a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
Canada’s A V M A delegate named for 1935 Oklahoma meet
Dr. A. H. Cameron, Chief Veterinary Inspector of the Dominion Health of Animals Branch, represented Canada on the A V M A Executive Board at the 1935 Oklahoma City gathering held August 27 to 30. The report notes men require more vitamin B than women for health.
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Canada
American Veterinary Medical Association
Oklahoma City
A. HE. Cameron
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Dominion
Timothy Devotional Lesson Focus on Diligence and Truth
A Sunday School note emphasizes 2 Timothy 2 15 and 1 Timothy 1 urging diligence to please God and be a workman rightly handling the word of truth. The devotional references Timothy chapter 1 and a reading linked to I Timo 6212-16.
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Timothy
Timo
Exhortations to Timothy on Courage and Gift Use
Paul urges Timothy to fan his God given gift for pastoral service and not fear persecution. He reminds him of God’s power love and discipline and urges steadfast faith in Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit guiding them. Timothy should imitate Paul’s example and uphold sound doctrine amid suffering.
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Timothy
Paul
Christ Jesus
Lfe
Moffat
Health Commission Appointment Delayed Until Fall
Col. the Hon. D. M. Sutherland announces the royal commission on health will not proceed until fall. He cites the subject’s extreme importance and says preliminary work, including consulting doctors nurses dentists druggists labor agriculture and finance, must be coordinated before definite steps toward the inquiry.
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Royal Commission On Health
Ottawa
D. M. Sutherland
National Health
New York Woman Sues Husband Over Breach of Promise
A newlywed couple confronts a troubling letter from a New York woman alleging breach of promise. The bride urges shared worry as the husband reveals the suit concerns their marriage and future.
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Gerald
New York
King George V Uses Backseat Speedometer for Caution
Report notes that king George V maintains a backseat speedometer in all royal cars. The device helps monitor speed as royal chauffeurs drive the monarch, who rarely accelerates. The measure reflects cautious royal transportation practices.
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King George V
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