McDonald Wins Mayor Office in Town Election
In clear weather over 15660 electors voted in town elections with D. D. McDonald defeating W. E. Robson 776 to 727 to become mayor. Councillor races saw Peter Cowton beat Archie Bennett in Ward Two while J T Taylor edged A A Brewer in Ward One. Ward One trustee W G White held the post against Mrs R M Watt by ten votes.
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McDonald
Roteon
Mec
Donald
Robson
Peter Cowton
Archie Bennett
J. T. Taylor
A. A. Brewer
W. G. White
R. M. Watt
Brewer Taylor
Taylor
Cowtun
Watt White
White
Dauphin Wins Good Roads Cup in Provincial Award
Councillor William Durston returns from Winnipeg with the Good Roads Cup and diploma awarded to the Rural Municipality of Dauphin by the provincial government through the Good Roads Association. The trophy honors best kept market roads judged on summer conditions across the province.
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William Durston
Winnipeg
Dauphin
Good Roads Association
Musical Festival at Dauphin Adjudicated by Bernard Naylor
A musical festival will be held at Dauphin on Friday and Saturday in May. The syllabus is larger and includes adult classes. Judge Bernard Naylor of Winnipeg will act as adjudicator. The syllabus is with the printer and copies will be available from Mrs. Padley in a few days.
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Dauphin
Bernard Naylor
Winnipeg
Padley
Art Puttee to Coach All Hockey Teams
Dauphin appoints Art Puttee, famed Winnipeg coach, to direct hockey efforts across ages from flyweights to seniors. He arrives after a storied career including the Allan Cup varsity win and two years coaching in Switzerland. Puttee will coach full time for four months, supervising town wide hockey with a central committee and section boards.
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Dauphin
Art Puttee
Winnipeg
Mr. Puttee
Switzerland
Pattee
Prinae University
Puttee
Beccett
Sentees Eeds Aes
Re-arrest of Robertson for Arson After Acquittal on Murder
Robert Robertson, a 22 year old from Ochre River, was acquitted of murder in Dauphin court but re-arrested Thursday morning on arson charges connected to the fire that destroyed G. M. Wilde’s home on February 17. Defense counsel Alex Katz will again represent him.
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Dauphin Court
A. K. Dysart
Robert J. Robertson
Ochre River
G. M. Wilde
Makinak
Wilde
Robertson
Salvation Army
Alex Katz
Pauphin
Dauphin Scots Honor Patron Saint Friday
Crowded tables marked the Dauphin St Andrew's Society annual concert at the town hall. D. D. McDonald introduced Theos Walker who will lead the society next year. A large Winnipeg St Andrew's Society contingent attended. The program featured piping, haggis, songs, dances, and multiple musical solos and duets celebrating Scotland.
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Dauphin Scots
Dauphin Scotia
St. Andrew
Dauphin St Andrew's Society
D. D. McDonald
Theos. Walker
D. H. Telfer
Citizens Welfare Cheer Fund Appeal Receives Small Donations
Reported donations to the Citizen's Welfare Association Christmas appeal are weak with only a few gifts listed. Contributions include Pan Jackson two dollars and an education order plus smaller gifts from Com. Tiehelane and Eastern Star totaling a modest sum.
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Citizen's Welfare Association
Pan Jackson
Tiehelane
Dysart Archer Pleads Guilty to Arson Charge
On Tuesday Dysart pleaded guilty to arson. The sentence was held over until the close of the assizes.
Poacher Fires On Park Warden Near Riding Mountain
A poacher shot at game warden Paul Olereak who was skinning elk inside Riding Mountain National Park. The horse was mortally wounded as the poacher fled toward the bush. Mounted Police from Dauphin, including Constables McKayser and Haggert, pursue the suspect in the Grandview district with an early arrest anticipated.
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Riding Mountain National Park
Paul Olereak
McKayser
Haggert
Dauphin
Grandview
Riding Mountain Park
Olereak
Lagoski Criminal Trial Heads into Evidence at Assizes
Mike Lagoski on trial for the murder of his wife Lena Lagoski at their Gilbert Plains home testified that she had sustained improper relations with other men since their 1922 Poland marriage. He claimed fear for his life after learning a plot with a hired man to kill him. Evidence from RCMP officers described finding Lena’s body on July 1 and Lagoski in a barn loft, later arresting him on murder charges. A police statement from eight-year-old Mary Lagoski was noted.
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Mike Lagoski
Gilbert Plains
Poland
Justice Dysart
Klapecki
McKeysett
Speers
R.C.M.P
Lena Lagoski
Lagoski
Mary Lagoski
Local Figure Denies Tax Sale Vote Offer
A town-wide rumor claims Mr. W. E. Robson offered a tax sale lot for a vote. statement by C. Dickson refutes the accusation as untrue.
Two Dauphin Elevators Threatened by Incendiary Fires
Chief James Anderson and Assistant Fire Commissioner John Fuller investigate an incendiary attempt that targeted two grain elevators in Dauphin on Saturday night. Oil soaked waste and oily rags were found near the Manitoba Cooperative and Searle Grain Co. facilities. Police installed night watchmen after the incidents as investigators seek the arsonist.
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James Anderson
John Fuller
Robert Gorby
Manitoba Co-operative
J. T. Taylor
Winnipeg
James Merrick
Searle Grain Co
Pool
Learie
The
Poor and Learie Grain Co
Leek Driver Sought Over Stolen Ford Car Case
R C M P seek Arthur Mino linked to a stolen Ford in Alberta. His half brother Fred Mino was detained after crossing through Dauphin and Ste Rose, unable to pay a hotel bill. The car showed repaint activity with paint and clothing found inside. Arthur remained at large.
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Arthur Mino
R.C.M
Alberta
Fred Mino
Dauphin
Ste. Rose
M. Fellctier
Pellitier
R.C.M.P
Arthur
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Music Makers Orchestra
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Orient
W.G. White
the Store OF Service
Perth
McMurray Orchestra
Mrs. Dahlgren
Land of the
Heal
Jack O' Hazeldean
Mrs. E. McNabb
Miss J. McMurray
Criminal Assizes
C. Dickson
Stelck’s Ltd
S. Solomon's
Dauphin Skating Arena
Jean Harlow
Frank Morgan
Franchot Tone
Pat O’brien
Una Merkel
Ted Healy
Metrotone
Will Rogers
Barbara Stanwyck
Preston Foster
Lyle Talbot
Charlie Chase
Doctor Bull
Marian Nixon
Ralph Morgan
Andy Devine
Annie
Marie Dressler
R.C.M.P. Leek
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W. Voss
Board of Trade
Hickok
John Gardner
United Stores Limited
York Brand
Harris
SWIFT
LIBBY
Dominion
Aberdeen
England
United Stores Creamery
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