Word: gatineau
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Gothic peace tower of Canada's Parliament House. Smartly Scot MacDonald was driven to be received by the personal representative of George V in Canada, vice-regal Viscount Willingdon (salary $50,000*). After luncheon chubby, jovial astute Mr. King suggested a motor ride, 25 miles out into the Gatineau hills to "Kingsmere," his country home. There, as with President Hoover beside the rushing Rapidan, Mr. MacDonald found an open hearth, a crackling log fire. Canadians hoped that during the long chat which followed he gave Mr. King pointers concerning President Hoover's reaction to three present causes...
...Gatineau Point, Quebec, a convent caught fire. Sisters Annette, Margaret Marie and Superior Ste. Cyrille stood at the top of a fire escape calling for help. But they were attired only in nightgowns; when a fireman approached them they ran back into the convent and were burned to death...