Smuggling Probe Opens With High Court Commissioner
An investigation into alleged rum smuggling between St Pierre and Quebec is set to begin mid April with Mr Justice Gibsone as Commissioner after Dominion Cabinet appointment. Oscar Gagnon led preliminary work to determine if a full official inquiry is justified. Early findings suggest excise losses to the Dominion government from smuggled liquor totalling about $1,000,000 annually for several years.
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St. Pierre-Miquelon
Quebec
Justice Gibsone
Supreme Court
Oscar Gagnon
Montreal
Dominion
Free Press Adds County Council Reports by Special Correspondent
The Free Press announces a new monthly feature with a dedicated reporter covering Halton County Council meetings. Readers will get detailed summaries and minutes of the county body’s proceedings, reflecting the district’s diverse interests. Feedback is invited to improve coverage.
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Tim Free Press
Halton
Be Careful With Fire In Spring Cleaning
During spring cleaning urge, fires may start from grass burning and disposal of papers and soot from stoves. Adults should light fires, never leave them unattended, and ensure extinguishing at night to prevent damage and high insurance costs. Care by all residents lowers risks and insurance rates.
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Acton
Judge Walker on intoxicated drivers and licenses
Former judge Walker cites Chicago experiences to define intoxication as any liquor impairment that removes clearness of intellect and control, even if a driver appears sober and walks straight. He references Elkin vs Birschner and State v Baugham to support the view.
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Walker
Chicago
Elkin
Birschner
State
Baugham
Iowa
Forest Fire Toll Reported for Ontario in 1030 Season
Hon. William Finlayson tabled the Lands and Forests annual report in the Legislature showing Ontario’s 1030 forest fires burned 711 800 acres. Timber land accounted for 56.1 per cent of the area, muskeg and barrens 20 per cent, with 1 402 fires total. Fifty four per cent of fires occurred before June end and burned 40 per cent of the year’s area. Contributory causes include campers 77.8 per cent, settlers 3.0 per cent, railways 1.7 per cent, lightning 8.3 per cent, logging 0.8 per cent, smokers 0.8 per cent, road work 0.1 per cent, miscellaneous 3.2 per cent, unknown 3.0 per cent.
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Department of Lands and Forests
William Finlayson
Ontario
Evaluating Prohibition Revolt Through Just Cause
A letter questions Prohibition rebels and asks if liquor, whether state controlled or locally permitted, truly uplifts society. It cites George Washington and urges readers to apply a moral test to any revolt to judge its right and beneficial nature.
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George Washington
Daniel Bliss
Chicago
North-Western
New Governor General Arrives in Canada
The Earl of Bessborough takes office with royal pomp as Canada welcomes him. Government officials travel to Halifax and a nationwide radio broadcast by Canadian National Railways marks the occasion. The Governor General expresses intent to closely acquaint with Canada and its citizens during his term.
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Canada
Earl of Bessborough
Dominion
Halifax
Canadian National Railways
Bennett
Editorial notes on revived boards and daylight saving time
The editorial discusses revival efforts for local boards of trade in Guelph and Alliston along with Brampton to adopt daylight saving time to align with Toronto. It notes spring as a time of renewed activity and the perceived usefulness of these bodies in communities, and cites concerns about the interim time difference for Brampton residents.
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Alliston
Board of Trade
Brampton Business Men's Association
Toronto
Brampton
Orillia launches a municipal garbage collection system
The Simcoe Reformer notes Orillia inaugurates a municipal garbage collection after years of agitation. The city will use bi weekly service in summer with about $1.50 extra yearly tax per household, a cost far lower than many Simcoe residents currently pay.
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Orillia
Simcoe
Chronicles of Ginger Farm Weather and spring hints for farm life
A reflective piece from Ginger Farm notes frogs singing at dusk and the approaching spring. It observes weather sense in animals, plants and people, urges optimism, and includes a short poem about home and community. It also gives practical poultry care guidance for brooding chicks from the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa, with temp and feeding recommendations.
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Ixperimente
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
WV. G. Gutteridge
Central Experimental Parm
Ontario
Knotty sea riddle figures in odd parlor talk
In a quirky exchange, All the hound asks why knots exist on cords instead of mules while Kipper explains knots enable the ocean tide, revealing a playful, nautical pun.
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Alice
Kipper
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