Measure 10 repeal seeks sweepstakes legalization
Senator A D MacRae of Vancouver introduced a bill to allow provincial sweepstakes for hospital and charitable purposes under AG authorization. Proceeds would aid the sick and needy, with strict limits on cross provincial advertising and ticket sales. He cites Irish sweepstakes funds and urges passage amid hospital debts and welfare needs.
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Ottawa
Canada
Senate
A.D MacRae
Vancouver
MacRae
Hospital Associaton
Mad
Ireland
Vancouver Hospital
Land
Edmonton plans police magistrate cuts amid budget decrease
Alberta legislature estimates show a $13,758 reduction for the attorney general department compared with last year. The government plans to cut the number of police magistrates, with the appropriation dropping from $69,205 to $52,180. Attorney General J. F. Lymburn indicated magistrates might be placed on a basis or some may be reduced.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Attorney-General
J. F. Lymburn
Kaiser Wilhelm's Finances Shrink Under US Crisis
The former German Kaiser may need to curtail household expenses due to a financial crisis in the United States. London Daily Mail reports he is anxious over the Dutch florin exchange, which could leave him comparatively poor amid the upheaval.
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London
Eng
United States
London Daily Mail
Wilhelm
British Agriculture Bill Aims Against Overseas Imports
In the House of Commons Anister of Agriculture proposed a bill to reorganize British farming and set remunerative prices for farm products. It would empower the government to defend markets by regulating imports through quotas or other methods to curb flood overseas imports.
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Lonnon
Tavor Waster
Sillott
Anister
House of Commons
Report on Wilhelm II plans to abdicate throne
Doorn Holland dispatch states Kaiser Wilhelm II, 74 in January, plans to abandon claims and live in privacy at Burg Hessen Nassau. Exiled king seeks permission to retire at Hommburg vor der Hoehe as sons transfer all throne rights to the ex crown prince after a family council.
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London
Corres
Doorn
Holland
Wilhem Hohen
Homburg Vor der Hobe
Hesse
Nassau
Kaser
London Daily Mall backs Canadian war powers move
The Daily Mail in London calls Canada’s plan to seek extra parliamentary powers under the peace order and good government clause a wise and timely step. It notes Canada’s strong banking system and cooperation among large banks as factors favorable to such measures aimed at wartime welfare and stability.
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London
Canada
Eng
Daily Fail
The
Daily Mail
Cessation of Hollywood Film Work After Salary Cuts Ordered
The Association of Motion Picture Producers ordered an eight week halt to all activities at Hollywood studios unless salaries are cut. Employees earning over 50 dollars weekly face a 50 percent reduction to a minimum of 37.50, while those under 50 dollars see a 25 percent cut to a minimum of 15 dollars. Cuts retroactive to March begin immediately.
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Hollywood
Caz
Ror
Break Up Parade in Vancouver City Hall Demonstration
A parade of several hundred women and some men intended to demonstrate in front of Vancouver city hall was broken up by police. One man, Gus Carstrom, was struck on the head by a baton and removed to hospital for treatment.
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Vancouver
Bca
Gus Carstrom
British Destroyer Replacement Talks Reach Australia
Prime Minister Joseph Lyons announces Australia negotiates with the United Kingdom to replace destroyers in the Australian squadron with four latest type destroyers from the British navy. The plan aims to modernize the fleet and strengthen naval readiness amid regional tensions.
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Australia
Joseph Lyons
United Kingdom
Japan Cabinet Approves Draft to Privy Council
The cabinet in Tokyo approved sending a draft communication to the Privy Council. The document requests official notices about March 20 actions and outlines expected notifications regarding international exchanges.
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Okyo
Japan
Privy Council
Disturbances Across Germany Prompt Expulsion Warnings
Foreign correspondents report political unrest in Germany with multiple fatal and injuring shootings. In Breslau a Nazi died and five were wounded during attacks on marchers. Düsseldorf saw a funeral attack with two Nazis killed and six wounded. in Wuppertal a Reichsbanner member was slain. a Communist leader was found shot in Düsseldorf, as authorities prepare expulsion measures for persistent misrepresentation of the internal situation.
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Breslau
Duesseldorf
Wuppertal
Dussburg
Germany
Liquor Seized and Sunk Off Bequia Harbor
Victoria BC authorities and the Canadian Mounted Police sank roughly four hundred gallons of liquor estimated at ten thousand dollars into Bequia harbor. The seized cargo was aboard an American owned gasoline launch named Advance, captured in the Gulf of Georgia en route to the mainland.
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Victoria
F ‘Canadian Mounted Police
Ottawa
Bequiah Harbor
Mounted Police
Gulf of Georgia
Tribute to Cermak Citizens Pay Respects to Slain Mayor
Chicago mourns Mayor Cermak with a quiet vigil as flowers and prayers honor the leader shot in office. President Roosevelt’s message is represented by a military aide Lieut-Col. Campbell Hodges. A nearly 100‑car motorcade trails the hearse from the Loop to City Hall and the Cermak home, marking the city’s solemn tribute.
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Ciizens
Chicago
Ton J. Cermak
Cermak
Loop
Mayer Cermak
Vote Against Fighting at Victoria College Students Oppose War
Toronto students at Victoria College voted that the house will not fight for king and country under any conditions. About one tenth of 1034 registered attended the debate, with roughly half of those present being women. A white feather was accepted by male students, and remarks labeled Pacifism as a damnable sin and the League of Nations as half-taken idealism or a ghastly failure.
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Victoria College
Toronto
Halifax lawyer wins $661 judgment for costs
Halifax lawyer who argued in supreme court for Peter Veregin was awarded $661 in costs by Judge W J O Hearn. An additional $35 costs were added after the ruling. Following Veregin's release from deportation pressure, litigation began over the bill, and a quick settlement is expected.
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Halifax
Power
Supreme Court
Peter Veregin
W. J. O'Hearn
Veregin
Russia
Canadian radio system sale to CNR outlined
The Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission will purchase the radio broadcasting system of Canadian National Railways. The sale is understood to include three stations located in Vancouver Ottawa and Moncton NB.
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Ottawa
Unt
Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commisson
Canadian National Railways
Vancouver
Moncton
Marshal Chang Halao-Liang resigns as North China commander
Peiping report says Marshal Chang Halao-Liang, age thirty five, resigned after criticism of his administration and military withdrawals against Japan. He cited loss of Manchuria provinces as reason, and Tang Yu-Lin reportedly seized at Half-Engkow pass before execution.
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Peiping
China
Chang Halao-Liang
buan‘Ai
Nanking
Castfen
Manchuria
Chang
Shang Tso-Lin
Tang Yu-Lin
Jehol
Tang
Half-Engkow
Great Wall
Chang Hsiso-Liang
North China
Debates Over Railways Joint Operation In Ottawa
In Ottawa MPs clash over transport policy. Dr Peter McGibbon Conservative Muskoka urges joint operation of Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways as the lasting solution. Hon Peter Heenan former Liberal Minister of Labor criticizes Duff Commission reforms as effectively enforcing joint operation.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific Railways
Peter McGibbon
Muskoka
House of Commons
Peter Heenan
Labor
Duff Commission On Transportation
McGibbon
Laws Should Be Uniform R. J. Manion Advocates New Regulations
Ottawa Ontario Hon. R. J. Manion urged uniform truck traffic rules across Canada to compete with railways. The railway minister signaled measures to standardize regulations nationwide. A questionnaire will gather provincial replies to craft equitable bus and truck taxation and fee schemes.
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R. J. Manion
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
House of Commons
Canberra bill cuts duties on 61 export items
In Canberra the House saw a schedule reducing duties on 61 commodities from empire exporters. Introduced by Liner Col T W White Minister of Customs the bill marks the first instalment of imperial conference articles nine to fourteen. Major reductions cover wool felt fur goods hats socks stockings wireless goods and rabbit traps.
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Canberra
Austalia
T. W. White
Soviet Refuses League Talks Over China Japanese Conflict
Moscow reports that the Soviet government will not join the League of Nations consultative commission on the China Japan dispute. Officials cited hostility from major participants toward Soviet administration as the reason for abstention.
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Moscow
Russia
League of Nations Consultative Commission
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