Abyssinian Crisis and League Sanctions Update
The piece reports on the Abyssinia crisis with Italy and Ethiopia as forces clash, the League of Nations facing difficulty in uniting action, and France and Laval pressing for sanctions while Britain and others weigh their options. Attention turns to Ethiopia’s Adowa retreat and Italian advances, plus forecasts on Canadian federal politics and a possible national government.
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Solini
Bis
Abyssinia
League
France
Europe
Geneva
Italy
Africa
Kutrea
Asmara
Adikae
Adowa
Ethiopia
Setit
Wal Wal
Dolo
Ganale Doria
Sassabaneb
Ado
Addis Ababa
Eritrea
Laval
Bennett
Montreal Weekly Star
Radio interference report and price trends in 1935 Newfoundland
Kirke of the BBC presented a report to the Post and Telegraphs Department on radio reception disruptions attributed to geological influences and station volumes. Government plans to open a Mount Pearl station aim to improve coverage, while wheat and meat markets show price shifts amid global issues.
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Kirke
British Broadcasting Corporation
Post and Telegraphs Dept
Mount Pearl
Local residents listed in St John’s area notices
At Mrs. Gook's, Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, St Anthony, Claude Woodford, Miss Hurley, Herring Neck, H. Hynes, Pilley's Island, O. Sadel, St. John's, H. Yates, Summerford.
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Mrs. Hancock
St Anthony
Claude Woodford
Miss Hurley
Herring Neck
H. Hynes
Pilley's Island
O. Sadel
St. John's
H. Yates
Summerford
St John s Government Approves Bay Bulls Station Deal
The Commission of Government authorized a three year agreement with Harvey Co to exploit the Marine Biological Station at Bay Bulls. The firm will acquire machinery, invest capital, market locally and abroad, and provide quality certificates. Royalty terms to be mutually agreed.
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St. John's
Commission of Government
Natural Resources’ Dept
Harvey 8 Co
Bay Bulls
Great Britain
Canada
Dept. of Natural Resources and Education
St. George's
Scbr. Humber Flier
Henley
St. Anthony
Greece
Spain
Salt Codfsh Board
Adowa
Abyssinia
Addis Ababa
Rome
London
Mussolini
Italy
Mediterranean
Red Seas
Maristrate’s
Bernard O'Keefe
Woten
St. John’s
League Council
Geneva
League
Taly
Prospero
Tom the Cook
Hounsel
Quirpon
Lewisporte
Labrador
Chicago
Committee of Thirteen
Italy Leads, Akoum’s Fall, Greek Cabinet Formed
Italy secures broad support for sanctions with fifty nations in favour and three against. Akoum, ancient capital of Sheba’s queen, falls to Italian forces though no bombardment or major damage reported. Greece forms a new cabinet under Konstandis, a royalist former War Minister. Ex-King George in England declines invitation to reclaim throne, a plebiscite for monarchy restoration set for November 3.
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Italy
Akoum
Sheba
Greece
Kondytis
George
England
Local Residents Depart on Clyde and Prospero Passages
Mrs. Walter Baker leaves for Florida aboard the Clyde after a two month visit to her mother Mrs. Alfred Newman. Mrs. Lucy Freeman from Norris' Arm heads to Lewisporte via Clyde, joining a two week stay. Miss Annie Anstey returns from Corner Brook, Miss Stella Manuel sails to St. John’s on the Prospero, and Mrs. Augustus Wells with her child visits from Little Bay. Others include Miss Louise Farle and Miss Pearl Guy from Canada, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Payne en route to Somerville after two months, Scout Commissioner Templeton meeting local groups, Mr. Otto Sadel from St. John’s, Miss Hazel Loveridge from Bonavista, and Mr. Cecil Facey from Battle Harbour arriving by Kyle.
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Walter Baker
Alfred Newman
Clyde
Florida
Lucy Freeman
Norris’ Arm
Lewisporte
Annie Anstey
Corner Brook
Stella Manuel
St. John’s
Augustus Wells
Little Bay
Georgie Wells
Louise Farle
Pearl Guy
Canada
Samuel Payne
Lewisport
Somerville
Mass
Templeton
Troup
Primmer House
Otto Sadel
Prospero
Hazel Loveridge
Bonavista
Cecil Facey
Kyle
Battle Hr
Wood Contractors Meet Over Contract Agency at St Johns
The Wood Contractors meeting at St John s with Government and Welsh firms discussed timber supply. Attendees include Norman Gray and K Manuel. They learned contracts must go through Labrador Dev Co which now acts as agency. They seek uniform policy to avoid overlap and a standard basis for dealings. No results announced.
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St. John’s
Norman Gray
K. Manuel
North
Labrador Dev. Co
Birth Notice for John and Mary White Daughter
A daughter was born at the Hospital on the seventh to Mr. and Mrs. John White.
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John White
Boys Fined After Injuring Wheeler Kin Case Heard
A Tuesday hearing at the Court House found several boys accused of injuring the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pearce Wheeler after a fall left the lad with a broken leg. Magistrate Roberts imposed a small fine and offered advice to the offenders.
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Court House
Pearce Wheeler
Roberts
Burglary Probe Leads to Arrest at Saltons Store
Following up a winter burglary at Robert Boyd's Salt ons branch, John Gidge was arrested by Constable Manderson and held at the lock-up. Caleb Tizzard, manager for Boyd, reported a night break in with a forced door and broken bolts. Cash and goods were stolen.
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Robert Boyd
Saltons
John Gidge
Manderson
Caleb Tizzard
Boyd
Salton’s
Cash
Goode
Property Sale Details Involving Samuel Payne And Sidney Boyd
Mr Samuel Payne sold his household property and wares at premises to Mr Sidney Boyd of Mr Robert Boyd Tiezard s Hr.
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Samuel Payne
Sidney Boyd
Robert Boyd
Tiezard
Shipping News Shows Fish Catches Across Labrador Fleet
Sdr Edna Louise under Bulgin from Labrador on Saturday night with about 706 brts of fish. Skipper reports adopted son Arthur Froude sent to Hopedale Hospital earlier this summer. Ice hampered operations but Bulgin did well. Hattie A Heckman from John Oake with about 1000 brts. Violet Carrie from Willis Hull with 800 brts. White and Sons at Moreton's Harbour with 1025 brs. Lone Flyer arrived from St Johns Thursday with freight for Ashbournes Ltd and others.
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Edna Louise
Bulgin
Labrador
Arthur Froude
Hopedale Hospital
Schr Hattie A. Heckman
John Oake
Violet Carrie
Willis Hull
Schr. White and Sons
John White
Moreton’s Harbour
St. John’s
Ashbournes Ltd
Steamer Aids Distressed Schooner At Sea Identified
Page 3 notes a banking schooner sighted a distressed schooner some time earlier. The assisting vessel’s name was not given, and it may be American or Lunenburgh. The report labels the schooner as banking but provides no confirmation of her name.
Hatches Found Near Bay de Verde Linked to Seirstad
Wreckage recovered near Bay de Verde after the August gale is believed to be hatches from the steamer Seirstad. The vessel was off Cape St. Francis en route from Bell Island with a load of ore.
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Bay de Verde
Seirstad
Cape St. Francis
Bell Island
U S Newfoundland Trade Visit By Finance Commissioner Trentham
Hon E R Trentham Newfoundland finance commissioner departs for a month or two to study inter trade links with the United States. He will visit Washington Boston Detroit New Orleans and other major centers to探 assess markets for fisheries and berries. Discussions with the British Ambassador will cover reciprocal trade pacts.
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United States
E. R. Trentham
Newfoundland
Trentham
Washington
Boston
Detroit
New Orleans
Board of Trade
Weekly Herald
Retirement of Chief Engineer Patrick Burton at Clyde
Chief Engineer Patrick Burton of the Clyde retired on September 14 and was presented with an engraved walking stick at the King George Hotel on September 15 by the Clyde crew. He has long served in railway transportation, previously with Reidy, and will settle at King's Cove with Mrs. Burton.
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Patrick Burton
SS. Clyde
King George Hotel
Clyde
Burton
Reidy
Railway Commission
Mrs. Burton
King’s Cove
Taxi Driver Arrested Over Collision with Bernard O Keefe
A city taxi driver was arrested after a collision that involved Bernard O Keefe. The incident occurred on the tenth, with authorities citing a reckless driving charge.
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Bernard
O'Keefe
Walter
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