Gouin Defends Tariff Views and Attacks Meighen in Debate
In the Commons Sir Lomer Gouin defends tariff positions as unchanged for 20 years. He criticizes Meighen for Montreal and Quebec bitterness, argues for state rail ownership, and pledges Liberals to Laurier-Fielding policy. A separate report notes a Nova Scotia haunted mouse mystery with investigators citing supernormal and psychological possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Meighen
Sir Lomer
Montreal
Quebec
Meighen
Sir Lamer
Laurier
Partey
Indian Agitator Thuka Arrested in Nairobi
Central News despatch reports well known Indian agitator Thuka arrested in Nairobi British East Africa on charges of organizing meetings and spreading propaganda among Indians there. Despatch says the propaganda has caught Indian imagination and is carried out via daily public prayers asking for sanity from the British government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thuka
Nairobi
British East Africa
Kidney disease relief linked to Chase's Kidney Liver Pills
Backache commonly signals kidney trouble and women often delay treatment. Mrs Albert Brunet of Ontario praises Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills after trying other medicines, noting relief after using several boxes and urging others with similar symptoms to seek the remedy.
Pain In Her Arm Is Now All Gone
Woodstock Ontario Mrs John Stanton reports relief from rheumatism after using Dodd's Kidney Pills four years ago. She bought six boxes and says the pills helped immediately and now keep her free of pain though she has occasional lumbago. She also notes benefit for her husband and promotes kidney health and uric acid removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Dodd
Whiskey In Cars With Race Horses Shipped From Waterloo
Fifteen race horses en route from Waterloo Ontario to Maryland were seized after officials found several cases of whiskey in the cars carrying the animals. The horses belong to Joseph E. Seagram who owns a Waterloo distillery. Trainer William Bringtoe was arrested for unlawfully importing liquor and released on a bond for a later hearing. Bringtoe contends the whiskey was given to the horses as part of their training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N.Y
Waterloo
Ont
Maryland
Joseph E. Seagram
Bnt Wiliam
No Medals for Home Services Declared by Army Council
In the House of Commons an army council decision not to grant medals for home services during the war was met with cheers. Sir L Worthington Evans, the Secretary of State for War, noted that special constables had received medals but insisted they were not army medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomer Gouin
Qse Bee Hie
Meighes
Lomer
Canada
House
Sir Lomer
Meis Hhen
Mary Ellen
Harold Whidden
Halifax
P.O. Carroll
Walter Franklin Prince
American Society of Psychological Research
Alex. Macdonald
Caledonia Mills
Antigonish County
Snarks
London
House of Commons
Army Council
L. Worthington Evans
Sir Laming
Infa
Russian prodigy plays 12-game simultaneous chess
A. A. Alechinev, a young Russian chess prodigy, played twelve games simultaneously without looking at the boards. He won eleven, and one ended in a draw. It was announced he would challenge Capablanca, the world champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
A. A. Alechinev
Tarvel
Capiblanca
Mining Area Visit Ties BC Regions to Sheffield Interests
Steel interests in Sheffield engage with mining explorations at Stewart and Angor in British Columbia. C. L Drury, general manager of Sanderson Brothers of Toronto, represents the Shefheld people guiding the Ottawa linked venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
Sheffield
Stewart and Angor
C. L Drury
Sanderson Brothers
Toronto
Shefheld
Egypt Declares Independence and Sultan’s New Title
Cairo dispatch reports Egypt becoming an independent state with Sultan Ahmed Fuad Pacha to assume the title of King after the protectorate ends. Provisions in the new constitution would grant prerogatives to the Sultan. Demonstrations followed the declaration as crowds clashed with authorities and Egyptian cavalry was deployed to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Cairo
Ahmed Fuad Pacha
London
Limit Reached Armament Reduction Scrapped to Bone
Britain's Col Leopold Amery tells the House of Commons naval estimates show savings of 15,200,000 pounds from the Washington conference. He says the limit is reached, naval economies depend on price falls or other navies pursuing armament cuts, and Britain will keep sea routes open while seeking equality with the United States in peaceful cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Bone
Amery
London
Leopold Amery
Admiralty
House of Commons
Great Britain
Washington
United States
China Trade Outlook Seen Serious By Peters
Victoria dispatch notes F. W. Peters, Canadian Pacific Railway official, reports a serious trade mood in China with business paralyzed by Hong Kong seamen strike. He cites Chinese guild control and tight shipping as cargoes dwindle, while Japan sees keen competition and ships held up by lack of freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Orient
China
F. W. Peters
Canadian Pacific Railway
British Columbia
Hong Kong
Mr. Peters
Japan
Seed Loans Backlog Disturbs Manitoba Farmers
Applications for seed grain loans pour in from rural municipalities after the government’s defeat. Members fear they lack authority to incur the financial obligations. If not resolved, thousands of acres may remain unsown this year due to farmers’ inability to buy seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Quebec gains control of fisheries resources
Quebec takes control of its fisheries resources, a move that could revive demands in British Columbia where operators have long pushed for a similar concession. Local cannery operators weigh the impact on their industry and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Quebec
British Columbia
Manitoba election predicted in June by observers
A provincial election in June is predicted after the Norris Government’s defeat in the Legislature. Frederick Axford, clerk of the executive council, says the election cannot be triggered within seven weeks. Analysts expect the active campaign and polling to be delayed until seeding is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipes
Th Norris
Frederick Axford
Executive Council
Halifax Explosion Wrecked Her Nerves
Mrs Winfield Dill formerly of Halifax writes of the 1917 disaster that damaged her nerves and housework. She credits Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills with restoring her strength after taking two boxes and recommends them to others suffering nervous shock. The T Milburn Co Limited advertises the remedy price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Winfield Dill
Windsor
Milburn
Tam
T. Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
Viceroy Interference Sparks Sir James Craig Threat of Resignation
Belfast dispatch reports Sir James Craig claiming Londonderry prisoners were reprieved over Ulster government heads and pledging resignation if the viceroy again interferes with courts. The Belfast Telegraph accuses police murders of deterring RIC from joining US forces and targets Roman Catholic members. It cites a Clark document listing 12 policemen marked for assassination who wished to reenlist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crag
London
Central News
Belfast
James Craig
Londonderry
Belfast Telegraph
Royal Irish Constabulary
Telegraph
Clark
United Farmers of Manitoba Aim to Control Next Legislature
In Ottawa C H Burnell president of the United Farmers of Manitoba says he has no doubt the United Farmers will control the next Manitoba Legislature as the delegation discusses reestablishment of the wheat board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Ottawa
C. H. Burnell
United Farmers of Manitoba
Wheat Board
United Farmers
Sir Herbert Samuel Improves at Government House
Jerusalem reports that Sir Herbert Samuel the high commissioner for Palestine has greatly improved and is out of danger according to a bulletin from Government House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Samuel
Jerusalem
Herbert Samuel
Palestine
Government House
Proposed Plans To Increase British Army By Further Enlistments
Moose Jaw member discusses grain marketing problems and tariff effects on western industry. Ottawa and Gem Ontario participants note West markets and the wheat board debate. War secretary Evans outlines army reductions, reserves, and militia plans, warning of potential reinforcements if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Jaw
Ottawa
Ontario
West
Rom. Johnson
Thousad
United States
Canada
Johnson
Wheat Board
Agricultural Committee
Wheat Production on Western Farms From March Report
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports a western wheat crop of 280 8 000 bushels with 88 000 000 for seed and 7 000 000 for low grade feed and waste. Exports from Canada reached 121 869 665 bushels by February 28. domestic consumption is listed at about 45 600 000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statio
Canada
Sanford Evans
Britain to send ministers to Genoa economic conference
In the House of Commons Austen Chamberlain announced that delegates from Great Britain including Prime Minister Lloyd George and Marquis Curzon will attend the Genoa economic conference. The government leader disclosed the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
London
Lloyd George
Marquis Curzon
Great Britain
Daylight Saving Begins in Britain This Spring
Great Britain adopts March 25 as start date for summer time aligning with France and Belgium. The period ends in October, as ordered to maintain uniformity. Puget Sound waters yield five dollar varieties of food fish abundant in local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Puget Sound
Gandhi Arrest Sparks Natal Protests and Hartal
Durban followers of Gandhi condemn his arrest and recall his role in India’s peace. The Indian Congress of Natal furthers a general strike effort that stays only partly successful. East Indians in Durban adopt a resolution voicing grave concern over Gandhi’s arrest. In Zanzibar the East Indians declare a hartal in protest with no disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Indian Congress of
Natal
India
Gandhi
Janziber
Zanzibar
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Remedy Praised
Letters from women across regions commend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Medicine as a wonderful aid for the troubles women often face. The readers urge others to try the tonic and share experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
C& Pound Ab
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Advised for Female Troubles
A patient from Miscouche reports using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for two years of female troubles and headaches. She says it helped and plans to tell friends about its benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward’s Island
East
Miscouche
P. F
Lydia
Pink m
Rko
Jene
Testimonial Letter for Pinkhams Veneta Compound
Mrs Pree Newarx of Wadena Saskatchewan endorses Pinkham's Veneta Compound in a testimonial letter praising its help and recommending its use to others. The note reflects personal satisfaction with the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Pinkham
S. Veneta
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