Attempted Interdiction of Bootleg Liquor Shipment
Winniper police seized a 25 600 dollar liquor shipment linked to a Vancouver Calgary origin with fake addresses. Investigators allege shippers diverted freight via wire orders to mask the booze and implicated railway staff and a lumber firm in the scheme. The incident underscores bootlegging activity in Manitoba and the Lake of the Woods district amid wheat board debates in Manitoba.
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Winniper
Come Bovtlen
Dominion
Peet Company
Calgary
Vancouver
Manitoba
Lake of the Woods
Winnipeg
Fort William
Briquetting Experiments Divides Senate Oversight
Ottawa discusses briquetting experiments at Mienfail Sask paid half by Dominion Government and quarters by Manitoba and Sas. Senator Casgrain urges a committee to investigate the expenditure and consider alternative uses for the plant. Calgary report notes Col MacLeod Chapter IOOD erecting war memorial. sculptor Coeur de Lion McCarthy of Montreal. bronze youth figure symbolizes news of armistice.
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Ottawa
Mienfail
Sask
Manitoba
Sas
Senate
Casgraine
Calgary
Colonel MacLeod
Imperial Order of Te Daughters of the Empire
Coeur de Lion McCarthy
Montreal
Changes Proposed In Amending Bank Act bill
Ottawa reports that proposed amending measures to the Bank Act address how bank returns are prepared and interpreted. The bill preserves officer designations while tightening confirmation that returns reflect the true financial position as prepared or agreed by the signing officers and chief accountant.
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Ottawa
Merchants Bank
Bank Act
Finance Department
Hhe Bak
Wheat board proposal sparks heated Manitoba meeting
Mr Lavallie and supporters push for a cooperative marketing approach with a wheat board. Mr Muir and Mr Trimble endorse the idea while concerns arise about discrimination against Canada and officials unable to attend due to storms. The meeting foreshadows more extensive discussions on establishing a wheat board.
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Lavallie
Plains
Soutl
Manitoba
Muir
Trimble
Tidsbury
Missi Cora
Ind
Wheat Board Ad
Canada
P Brydon
Grob
Wheat Board
Dew
Manitoba Wheat Board Debate Casts Light On 1919 Policy
Manitoba politicians and farmers argued over the wheat board’s merits. Joseph Trimble condemned the board as weak and costly, citing premiums lost to Saskatchewan and Alberta. Premier Bracken and others warned against harming Manitoba’s interests, while supporters claimed limited compulsory action could help unify farmers and markets.
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Manitoba
Ed Muir
Portage la Prairie
Igh Bluf
Joseph Trimble
High Bluff
United Farmers of Manitoba
Frank Baker
Farmers’ Advocate
Thoms* Kitson
Portage Plains
J. Tidsburs
Mur
Charles Grobb
Wo Mac Kengle
Porage Joes
CRM
Muir
Great Lakes
cp-Oration
United States
Willers
Joseph Tritble
CFM
Wheat Board
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Chicago, Rain Exchange
Western Provid Wheat Board
Trimble
Hossel
Mackenzie
Rice Jones
United Grain Growers Limited
Bracken
Wo Hyde
Thomas Kitson
Bob
Hall
Nest
Grob
Tidsbury
UPA
Frank Taker
Regina Legislature Prorogued Amid Bills And Debates
Saskatchewan legislature adjourned after a long session as prorogation closed the third session. The day featured committee passages of about thirty bills, discussions on health, tuberculosis treatment, and debt, plus considerations of the Royal Grain Inquiry and a potential Hudson Bay voyage. Premier outlined limited authority questions and an official western trip plan while noting unresolved replies from Ottawa. Prince Henry news and Quebec Basilica fundraising updates also appeared.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Department of Health
Conn
Royal Grain Inquiry Commission
Hudson's Ta
Straits
Ora Te Iimain
Mu Bay
Uke Bay
Saskatchewan Liquor Commission
Prince Henry
London
King George
Daily Mail
Prince
Plan Of Senate Reform Submitted To Commons By Minister Of Finance
Ottawa report outlines a Senate reform scheme tied to exemptions for U S and Canadian residents. It notes differing views on electing the upper house, with proponents arguing Canada should move from appointments to some form of selection while preserving pensions and indemnities.
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Senate
Commons
Minister of Finance
Ottens
Peking
House of Commons
F Ollows
Atelehty Sears
Axe
Fielding Por
McDenis
Australis
South Africa
New Zealand
Ireland
Canada
Austely
Belgien
France
Czecho
Slovakia
Spring Rush In Yukon Overland Freight to Mayo Landing
Yukon workers push a northern advance from White Horse to Mayo with horse, truck, and caterpillar teams. The White Pass shipyards repair river fleet while trucks haul freight and ore to Mayo Landing ahead of heavy snows, promising thousands of tons by April.
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Yukon
White Horse
Pawson
Maso
Horse Amises
White Pas
Yukon River
Mayo
Yuko Sinentual Silver
Keno MM
New Air Route Inaugurated To Toronto
An immense air monoplane has reached Toronto, inaugurating the first regular passenger service between Chicago Detroit and Toronto. Operated by International Airways Limited, the route will connect Detroit and Ottawa in two days distance from Toronto, with Chicago reachable in five hours. The flight may involve notable Canadian and British officials and figures.
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Toronto
Chicago
Detroit
Toront i. Otawa
International Airways, Limited
Attawa
US asks Canada to shelter Russians after quota exhaustion
US officials seek Canadian asylum for five Russian immigrants awaiting deportation at Kitts Island. Immigration Commissioner notes Russians may find temporary refuge in Canada if entry is allowed, expected to remain only until after July.
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Kitts Island
Canada
Dominion
New Assessment Revision Urged for Winnipeg City
The article calls for immediate revision of the city assessment rolls to adjust taxes due June 15. It mentions avoiding extra interest and outlines the board of valuation's role in reassessing the entire city to prevent higher levies.
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Winnipeg
Jenni
Alberta Coal Shipping to Eastern Provinces Debate
Henry Thornton cites Canada only solution to Alberta coal supply amid rail fuel concerns. Discussion on rates to Ontario Quebec and Nova Scotia to compete with US coal. Officials see a low rate feasible if Canadian railways cooperate and only if Alberta coal fields are developed. emphasis on domestic supply and avoiding US dependency.
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Ottawa
Henry Thornton
Onteria
Quebec
Rail Fuel Committee
United States
Canada
Henry
Alberta
Ontario
Courout
Alberta Feild
Latook
Winnie
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Bruno
John P. Pletaeliet
Imoder
U.S
Ottawas
States
Orarsue
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