King and Queen Break Precedents in Dining With Laborites
London reports the King and Queen dining with Labour members at Vincount and Lady Astor's home. Guests included James Henry Thomas, John Robert Clunes, and several peers and MPs. the event aimed to foster social contact between the monarchs and Labour figures amid lighthearted banter and formal seating.
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Vincount
Lady Aster
Porte Majesties
James Henry Thomas
National Union of Harleswen
John Robert Clunes
National Union of General Workers
House
Snowden
King
Wusen
Lady Astor
Thomas
Canadian High Commission
P. ©. Larkin
Bonar Law
Marchioness
Salisbury
Whitley
Frances Balfour
Blare Percy
Grey Falloden
Robert Cecil
Islington
Lyttleton
Yd George
John
Simon
Mayocess
Plymouth
Spencer Clay
Margaret Wintringham
Woman Sentenced to 70 Years for Husband Murder Plot
Marian Campbell was sentenced by Judge Adamson to 70 years in Stony Mountain Penitentiary for attempting to murder her husband James Campbell by poisoning his food. Portage la Prairie jury trial involved eight jurors.
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Portage la Prai
James Campbell
Marian Campbell
Jude Adamson
Stony Mountain
Grant for Fair Support Approved by Board of Directors
A board of directors approves a grant of 1.5 tales in support of Canadian fairs. Names listed include Anges sey thation and others who will form the executive committee. The section notes the annual meeting will be held as stated.
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Abardec
Ifevest Arte
Canada
Drecers
Anges
Sola
Lore
Weiss Onts Lago
Deveree
Sash
Jas
Teraes Carrol
Man Fd
Colyer
Weleva
Sank
Craword
Brandon
Nostra 51
U S Commissioner Dead in Alaska Storm
U S Commissioner W C Marx stationed at Teller Nome Alaska died frozen on an unstaked trail between Teller and Sismarf during a February storm. A companion Reed separated in a blinding snowstorm reached Feller and later organized a search party. The body was found miles from Teller.
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Nome
Alaska
W. C. Marx
United States
Teller
Sismarf
Reed
Marx
Feller
May Ratify Naval Treaty Prompts Budget Revision
London reports a sharp dip in Bay estimates for 1923 24 with a projected reduction of over 4 million. Officials assume Washington naval treaty ratification by the allied powers and present gross estimates of £61 401 165 against £66 7 for last year, with net figures at £58 000 000 versus £64 000 000 previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cerdi’s bid to rehabilitate industries cited over famine relief
The fragment notes Cerdi aims to rehabilitate industries rather than provide famine relief. It mentions Colonel William N Haskell as Director of the American Relief Administration and later references United States Secretary of Commerce Hoover.
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William N Haskell
American Relief Administration
United States Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Still Hope That Turk Peace Agreement Will Be Possible
Constantinople reports Turkey rejects Lausanne peace terms but observers in England and Constantinople remain confident a middle ground peace accord may be drafted. Angora plans counter proposals while protesting Greece over prisoner repatriation. Anora assembly debate shows mixed support and ministers back Israel Pasha’s Lausanne stance.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Lausanne
England
Angora
Ine Jurmisa
Greece
London
An Ora
Israel Pasha
British Emigration to United States Surpasses All Dominions
English emigration to the United States floods in at an unprecedented pace, with Glasgow alone sending more than a weekly tally. The U S quota for Great Britain may be reached before July 1, exceeding combined numbers to all British dominions.
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London
Great Brian
United States
Glasgow
Great Britain
X Ray May Aid Whooping Cough Treatment
A preliminary report by Henry J. Bociter and Dr. Ralph B. Leonard in the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal notes definite improvement in most of 28 active pertussis cases treated with X ray. Subjects ranged from 1 month to 4 years old with disease stages from one to ten weeks.
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Henry J. Bociter
Ralph B. Leonard
Boston Medical and Surgic Journal
New Anaesthetic Claim From Chicago Professors
Dr A B Luckhard and J F Carter of the University of Chicago announce a new anaesthetic gas using ethylene oxide properties. They claim it beats citrus acid or laughing gas, with no heart effects, lower pneumonia risk, and rapid recovery with oxygen.
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Chicago
A.B. Luckhard
University of Chin
J. F. Carter
Fenian Raid Veteran Vancouver Passport to War Feats
Fenian Raid veteran James Sturgeon aged 60 is held here at 8 James Street. He enlisted in 1853 in the British army serving as a bugler with the 7th Regiment in the Crimean War at age 19. In Canada he joined the 11th and 1st Ontario Rifles and fought in the Fenian Raid and Red River Rebellion. He later served with the Canadian Mounted Brigade in South Africa, earning three medals.
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Vancouver
James Sturgeon
7Th Regiment
Canada
11Th
Ontario Rifles
Red River
Canadian Mounted Biges
South Africa
Railway Accidents Reported February Toll
Railway Commission data show sixteen people killed and 255 injured in February across 226 railway accidents. casualties include one passenger killed and 35 injured. 10 employees killed and 203 injured. and 5 other persons killed and 19 injured.
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Uitawa
Railway Commission
Diamond find in British Columbia yields varied carat gemstones
Hares W. Ockles of Campbell River BC reports discovering a term of diamatone like stones halfway between Cumberland and Conrinay. Three stones picked up in six months were deemed near white and potentially Braallian in appearance, with several sold at 25 dollars.
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Hares W. Ockles
Campoell River
Cumberland
Conrinay
Oakley
Turkish assembly rejects Lausanne Treaty as unacceptable
The Turkish National Assembly declares the Lausanne Treaty unacceptable as contrary to the National Pact. It authorizes renewed negotiations under conditions, including a rapid settlement of the Mosul question and complete financial and administrative independence, with evacuation of occupied territories demanded at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankara
Turkish National Assembly
Mosul
Alberta Prohibition on Liquor Export to Ottawa Enforced
A proclamation bans the export of intoxicating liquors from Alberta to Ottawa except by brewers and distillers. The measure, issued by the Governor General, enforces a Dominion wide prohibition aligned with the act restricting imports and export from provinces under order in council.
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Ottawa
Alberta
isernor-General
Coucil
Gov
Relief For Farmers Debt Conference Demands Reform
A farmers debt conference in Alberta highlighted demands for a relief scheme funded by administration of financial aid to individual farmers. Delegates urged repeal of the Southern Alberta Drugs Relief Act and replacement with laws protecting debtors and creditors while avoiding banker moratorium protections.
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Ent
Busiests
Alberta
Objective Assured For Grain Shipments In Vancouver
Vancouver Gateway port officials say the 1922 23 crop year target of 15 million bushels will be met with actual shipments reaching about 20 million. Through the Vancouver Merchants Exchange bookings show 3.2 million bushels more to ship, and year end totals are forecast. Victoria’s wealth is linked to the British Empire Exhibition in London next year per Minister William Sloan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Ncouver
Vancouver Merchants Exchange
Victoria
British Columbia
London
England
William Sloan
Government Aids in Solving Marketing Problems and Trade
Federal Government to assist in marketing issues as departments of Justice and others review inquiry plans. Western members back a table approach while a Royal Canadian plan faces injunction processes. After cattle embargo removal space for livestock and grain moves remain tight and ships may be drafted for trade, with damages from the Oxitive Milling elevator fire at Taber.
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Therree
Reval Coin Commission
Wheat Board
of Commission
Reid elected president of M Percheron Breeders
Prandon Wilmot Reid, OBI, was elected president of the M. Percheron Breeders at a meeting held on March 7. The event announced leadership for the association and set upcoming plans.
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Prandon Wilmot Reid, Obi
A Here
Post Office Robbery Shocks Edmonton Area
A bold robbery occurred at a post office in Alberta with a parcel of money around $5,000 in transit from Edmonton to Camrose. The money in the safe and stamps were untouched, while the ledge to be signed for by the mail clerk was involved.
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Edmonton
Prem Shimin
Alberta
Gom
Royal Hamk
Camrose
German Government Floats New International Loan
The German government issues treasury bills valued at 50 million dollars. Law signed by President Ebert mentions no mark but bills may be settled in foreign currencies including British, Swiss, Danish, Swedish, Argentine, Spanish and Japanese, with details left to the Finance Ministry.
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Derlin
Treasury
Ebert
Ministry of Finance
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U.S
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the Canada Starch CO. Limited
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the Review
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B.C
Alberta Liquor Export
Taber
Muling Company
Foss
Wetaskiwin
Tssue
Scott
Jence
Ols
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