Weathering Ethiopia War Clouds Over Italian Campaign
Dispatches from Ethiopia report rain and mud crippling Italian advances while reports from Germany and Yugoslavia note deserter camps in Savarian mountains. Berlin sources cite Italian morale slipping and cautious forecasts of limited northern offensives. Major Sheppard warns of mounting seriousness.
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Lypdon
Italy
Ethiopia
Remne Sre
Germany
Austrian
Tyrol
Yugoslavia
Berlin
Evening Standard
Savarian
Sheppard
The
Commenta
Rome
Assetta
Democratic Convention Picked Philadelphia for 1936 Meet
The Democratic National Committee chose Philadelphia to host the 1936 national convention after a heated bidding, with a $200,000 cheque sealing the deal. Philadelphia concessions could raise costs to 250000 to 300000, and the event is slated to begin June 23, aiming to renominate President Roosevelt. The Republicans plan to meet in Cleveland starting June 8. Chairman James Farley warned of a forthcoming campaign of defamation financed by a large slush fund.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
San Francisco
Chicago
Philadephia
James R. Farley
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Cleveland
Farley
National Committee
Ethiopians claim recapture of Tembein sector near Makale
Ethiopia announces recapture of the mountainous Tembein area west of Makale on the northern front. War Minister Ras Mulugheta directs a counter-offensive expected to push Italian forces back toward their colony. Separately, Ras Desta Demtu’s column near Dolo defeats natives in Graziani’s army as rains hinder tanks and trucks aiding Ethiopian gains.
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Addin Ababa
Ethiopia
Tembien
Makale
Ras Mulugheta
Ras Desta Demtu
Dolo
Dodolfo Graziani
To Study Farming London tour of 26 British farmers abroad
Twenty six British farmers depart London for a world tour to study farming methods in Australia New Zealand and Canada. They will meet 21 South American farmers in Sydney with a large Australian group then proceed to Canada after a month in Oz and NZ. The trip is arranged by the British National Union and the Overseas League in Edmonton. An independent Chamber of Mines to promote mining in the rich northern fields gains momentum with 75 supporters at a forming meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Sydney
Dominion
British National Union
Overgees League
Edmonton
Exchponton Chamber of Mines
Canada Expands Railway Level Crossing Finances
Ottawa reports war on dangerous railway level crossings drives remedial funding across Canada. About 1.4 million dollars was committed in 1835 with 20 percent expended. remaining funds will flow in 1936. Dominion, CPR, CN Railways and municipalities share costs, with major western works listed: Scotsguard, Cepee, Kinley, Maunsell, Lundbreck on CPR CN lines.
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Canada
Ottawa
Dominion Treasury
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian National Railways
Dominion
Scotsguard
Sask
C.P.R
Cepee
C.N.R
Kinley
Trade Treaty With Poland Moves Toward Ratification
Ottawa guides expect early ratification of the Poland Canada trade treaty signed July 3 in Ottawa by R B Bennett and R B Hanson. The pact grants mutual most favored nation status, special tariffs on listed commodities, and protection for Polish nationals in Canada and Canadians in Poland.
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Otttawa
Mackenzie King
Poland
Ottawa
Department of External Affairs
R. B. Bennett
R. B. Hanson
Jerzy Adamkiewicz
Canada
First Eclipse This Year New York
A total lunar eclipse on January 8 was visible in northwestern Canada and Alaska and, at dawn, across the Atlantic, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and parts of the Indian Ocean and Pacific. The ending phase appeared across eastern Atlantic, Europe, Asia, Africa, parts of the Indian Ocean and Australia with some western Pacific and Arctic regions excluded.
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New York
Canada
United States
Alaska
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
Africa
Madagascar
Asia
Indian Ocean
Australia
Polynesia
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific
Aviator Punch Dickins Honored At Edmonton Banquet
C H Punch Dickins, newly named northern aviation superintendent for Canadian Airways, received a traveling case from Edmonton Chamber of Commerce president J W Glenwright at a banquet. Dickins, who is relocating to Winnipeg, was praised for pioneering work in northern aviation.
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Mr. Glenwright
Peace Spirit Leader Urges Renewed British Spirit for Peace
Lieut.-Col. George A. Drew, former Ontario securities commissioner, addressed the Electric Club urging a rebirth of the 1914 British spirit, not for war but for peace. He proposed annual mass demonstrations of faith by Canada's young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
George A. Drew
Ontario Securities Commissioner
Electric Club
Canada
Inquiry planned into Coalhuret mining disaster in Alberta
Alberta Premier Aberhart announced a judicial inquiry by Justice Lunney into the Coalhuret mining disaster. The executive council approved the plan and the government will be represented by a solicitor from the attorney general's department.
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Edmonton
Coalhuret
Justice Lunney
Appellate Division
Alberta Supreme Court
Executive Council
Aberhart
Attorney General's Department
British and French fleets gather near Gibraltar area
London and Paris moved to bolster naval strength in and near the Mediterranean as fleets prepare a spring Atlantic cruise near Gibraltar. The Plan includes British ships from home ports and French squadrons operating in the western Mediterranean and near Casablanca while Geneva discusses possible oil sanctions against Italy.
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Gibraltar
London
Great Britain
France
Mediterranean Sea
Nelson
Rodney
Furious
Cairo
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Casablanca
United Kingdom
Admiralty
Hood
Barhillies
Orion
Neptune
Mussolini
Sweden
Geneva
Red Cross
Ethiopia
Alberta Premier introduces 15 month motor licenses
Premier Aberhart announced that 1936 motor licenses will cover 15 months, with a driver license fee set at one dollar per year. Current licenses cost 50 cents and last forever. A fuel oil tax was announced, excluding lubricating oil for vehicles. Legislation to align the motor license year with the fiscal year ending March 31 will be introduced in the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Edmonton
Aberhart
Alberta Motor Association
Italian Deserters Reported Crossing Border Into Austria
Rumors circulated that nearly 2,000 Italian army deserters fled into Austria with 1,650 South Tyroleans said to desert, many heading to Germany. Unverified reports also placed about 2,000 deserters reaching Yugoslavia via Maribor, with Switzerland as source.
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Austrian
Vienna
Austria
Suedtiroler Heimat
Germany
Switzerland
Maribor
Yugoslavia
Queen Mary Liner Outfitting Surpasses Half Million
Linen, cotton and woollen articles totaling 225000 dollars are being produced in the north of England and Belfast for the giant liner Queen Mary. Nearly 500000 units are involved in the shipment to the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
England
Belfast
Canadian women's memorial building project abandoned
Alastair Macdonald, solicitor for the Canadian Women's Memorial Building Federation, announced that due to economic conditions the Ottawa memorial building project is abandoned. Funds, about 25000 dollars collected since 1928, will be distributed under court direction. The federation formed in 1928 aimed to honor Canadian women's service from pioneer days to present. The target was 50000 dollars, with about 20000 still needed.
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Ottawa
Alastair Macdonald
Canadian Women's Memorial Building Federation
Canada
Macdonald
Scarlet fever outbreak quarantines Vancouver Onakalla prison farm
Prison farm at Burnaby quarantined to visitors after an outbreak of scarlet fever. Seven male prisoners isolated, five confirmed ill and two showing symptoms. Officials call the outbreak very mild and say precautions are in place for 480 inmates and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Onakalla
Burnaby
Roosevelts Campaign Focus on Restoring Popular Government
President Roosevelt opened the Democratic campaign stressing that the basic issue is retaining popular government. He spoke to a Jackson Day gathering of about 2,000 leaders, urged all to seek truth behind charges, and called for organization across party lines to defend progress. He avoided comment on the Supreme Court AA A ruling but pledged justice for agriculture as an admin objective.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Supreme Court
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
A.A.A
Supreme Court of the United States
Storms cause heavy damage across British Isles killing eight
A violent week storm battered the British Isles with at least eight dead and widespread destruction. A small cargo ship Bradia foundered off Formby Point with one survivor from six crew. five bodies washed ashore. A falling tree killed two in Ravenstall and a girl died in Manchester wall collapse. Other ships faced damage inland as gale force winds toppled structures, flooded streets, and tore up a seaside promenade at Weston-Super-Mare.
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London
British Isles
Bradia
Birkenhead
Ireland
Formby Point
Mersey
Ravenstall
Manchester
Tyne
S.S. Manhattan
United States
Cobh
Trish Free State
Plymouth
Leeds
Gravesend
Liverpool
Burnham
Somerset
Gan Works
Weston-Super-Mare
No Corporation Tax in Ontario Income Plan
Report from Queen’s Park says the new Ontario income tax imposes no levy on corporate income, matching the Dominion statute but excluding the federal corporation tax. Ontario already has a corporate tax. about 100000 people will pay income tax under the proposal, with expected revenue near 12 million dollars.
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Toronto
Ontario
Queen's Park
Predicts Russo-Japanese War London
Frederick Whyte a former adviser to the British government in China warned the Russo-Japanese conflict was inevitable. He told the Royal United Service Institution that a war between Russia and Japan was possible though not probable and that tensions could also spark a Japanese American clash, drawing in Britain.
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London
Frederick Whyte
China
Russia
Japan
Royal United Service Institution
United States
Ducks Eat Crops Damages urge farmers to seek government aid
Farmers in Kern dale Alberta urge compensation for 25 percent or more crop losses caused by game birds. The resolution, supported by the United Farmers of Alberta, requests provincial or Dominion government aid and will be submitted to the UFA annual convention. North of the Peace River the problem is heavy with ducks eating crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Kerndale
Alta
United Farmers of Alberta
U.F.A
Peace River
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Maunse
Crow's Nest
Lundbreck
Alto
League of Nations Council
Samuel Ryder
St. Albans
Ryder
Staple Inn
Holborn
B.C. Institution
U. S
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