Alberta to probe electoral redistribution and sessional pay
A special legislative committee will study province wide electoral redistribution and the question of sessional indemnities, with a report due next session. Government forces backed the amendment 40 to 8, while opposition members urged definite action and timely reporting.
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Edmonton
R. C. Marshall
Calgary
Brownlee
Robert Pearson
Ss. G. Tobin
Leduc
Alberta
W. M. Davidson
Davidson
J. C. Bowen
T. Henry
Marshall
Mg. Cook
Incher Creek
O F. J. Engrenauer
Alexandra
World Wheat Market Forecast From New York Expert
A New York staff correspondent reports the world price level remains weak with ongoing declines and only cautious market confidence. An expert foresees tighter wheat conditions and reliance on North American supplies for the next crop cycle.
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Ailpeg
Iee Press Today
New York
Barnes
North Ameri
Railways Minister Receives Congratulatory Messages
An elderly official, sixty six years old, receives tributes and greetings highlighting his long tenure and service in the railway department. The note reflects recognition from colleagues and public figures.
Death of Mrs. Jia M King Big Texas Ranch Owner
In Texas, Mrs. Jia M King, heiress to one of the nation’s largest ranches and among the richest Americans, died at Ne here at age unknown. The King estate spans Gulf coast to inland Texas, about 2800000 acres, with cattle herds and calves numbering in the tens of thousands each year.
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Sville
Texas
Jia’ M. ‘King
United States
Here
Eng
King
Hye Inn
Flood Fears Rise As Rivers Surge Inland
Flood warnings spread as water from the Riviere Des Prairies and St Lawrence pushes inland. Seventeen families abandon homes near Saint Armand while Montgen Harbor reports no relief from the thaw jam blocking the river to Three Rivers. Water leaks into city elevators and alarms rise along the waterfront.
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Riviere Des Prairies
Montgent Harbor
St. Lawrence
Fire destroys multiple Rosedale business buildings
Wrumhetter reports a morning fire in Rosedale eight miles east of here causing about 20000 dollars in damage to the Rosedale hotel bakery drug store and barber shop all were insured to some extent.
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Wrumhetter
Rosedale
Here
Davie Shipyard Workers Accept 10 Percent Wage Cut
In Quebec on April 1 the unanimous 300 Davie Shipbuilding and Repairing Co Ltd employees approved a ten percent weekly wage reduction. This comes as Lauyon shipyards win a $500000 contract to build two steel freight steamers for Canady Steamship Lines Ltd for the Montreal to Toronto to Hamilton run. The workers gain continued employment through the summer and into the next winter season.
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Quebec
Davie Shipbuilding and Repairing Co. Ltd
Lauyon
Canady Steamship Lines Ltd
Davie
Kollesavich Trial Arrangements Set for April Hearing
Trial setup for John Kollesivich charged with the murder of Brakeman Calkins is planned for Walsh station on March 9. Mr Justice Ives will preside, with a possible debut on April 20 if the Crown prepares in time. Lord Walsh to attend civil sittings on April 27, prompting a combined listing.
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John Kollesivich
Calkins
Walsh Station
Justice Ives
Supreme A
Angi
Erin Tutei
Justlee Walsh
Lethbridge Liquor Fines Drop Prompt City Budget Talk
Lethbridge April 1 police force may be cut in two due to liquor control act. In prohibition days liquor fines topped $15,000 yearly, but in the first three months this year fines total only $800. Mayor Hardie weighs at least a fifty percent reduction, citing revenue shortfall.
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Lethbridge
Hardie
Police Court Dismisses Theft Charge Against J McKay
Magistrate Ellis dismissed theft and possession of stolen property charges against J McKay as the case was called for decision in the police court. Co W Langford was fined five dollars and costs for turning his car on Second Street between intersections.
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Ellis
J. McKay
Co. W. Langford
Second Street
Four-year-old Welsh prodigy masters grand opera on piano
A four year old Welsh boy is praised as a prodigy after playing grand opera and other music by ear. He astonishes listeners with his early command of piano pieces typically reserved for adults and trained musicians.
Delicate Operation Aimed At Grouse Mountain Rescue
Wr. H yer leaves North Vancouver before daylight with medical instruments to perform a delicate operation at Grouse Mountain top. The 14 year old Sidney l Marling fell 400 feet down the icy slope Saturday and lies helpless in a cabin above the clouds as rescue efforts continue.
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Vancouver
North Vancouver
Wr. Hyer
Grouse Mountain
Sidney l Marling
Quarantine Rules Enforced by Health Inspector
Health Inspector warns that quarantined houses must not have residents leave. Violators will be prosecuted. Medicine Hat reports low infectious disease levels. steps ordered to prosecute those who spread disease or allow children to mingle with the public.
Classified Ads Prove Quick Salesmen in The News
Classified ads act as rapid sales agents in the publication, placing small but persistent notices to attract buyers and renters. They leverage bold leads, concise details, and repeat exposure to generate inquiries and transactions for a range of goods services and opportunities.
Yankee Railways Cut Coal Rates Face Tariff Measure
Renewed reports from Washinon say the railroads will reduce coal rates to Eastern Canada to meet Canada badge increases. Prominent coal men here call the plan rumored and do not deny that it is contemplated.
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Washinon
Canada
Witle
Temporarily Insane Mother Kills Three in New Jersey
In Somerville New Jersey on April 1 Catherine Sheridan attacked her sleeping children James Sheridan 14 and Helen Sheridan 17 with a pistol, killing them both before fatally wounding herself. Sheri dan, wife of Edwin A Sheridan and a North Branch farmer, is hospitalized and not expected to recover. Authorities say she was temporarily insane.
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Sonmryille
N. J
James Sheridan
Helen
Catherine Sheridan
Edwin
A. Sheridan
North Branch
Somerville Hospital
Plowing Begins in Granum District Amid Wet Soils
Lethbridge reports show plowing started in Granum on Tuesday as soils remain too wet for seeding. March rainfall of 2.25 inches breaks 24 year record, exceeding average levels for the period.
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Granum
Lethbridge
Berlin Disaster Toll Reported After River Tragedy
The Ministry of Defense said five bodies were recovered from the water. One officer and 78 soldiers remain missing after the Reichswehr contingent was driven into the river by the clinking of a pontoon amid the catastrophe.
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Berlin
Reichswehr
Waser
Ministry of’ Defense
Wheat markets steady in Winnipeg trade April 1
Wheat prices paused their slide in Winnipeg with May and July futures adding modest gains. Export demand grew as Seaboard reports showed 1,000,000 bushels shipped mainly Manitobas and Duluth springs, plus 500,000 bushels of rye for export amid improved winter weather and firmer coarse grains.
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Winnipeg
Seaboard
Manitobas
Duluth Springs
House appoints committees to probe Petersen contract
Ottawa reports the House set up a committee to study the Petersen contract and any method to control ocean rates. The panel includes 8 Liberals, 4 Progressives, 3 Conservatives, with a 13 member independent ginger group seeking representation. Tensions flare as party lines clash over seats.
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Ottawa
Livelieset
House
Conmittes
Prequier King
W. C. Wool
Brant
Robert Forke
Good
Forke
Porke
J.T. Shaw
Weat
Calgary
Mr. Forke
Robert Gardiner
Medicine Hat
King
Arthur Meighen
M.’. Gardiner
Woodsworth
Labor
Cente
Winnipeg
Mr. Woodsworth
J. T. Shaw
Calgary West
Halbert
Shaw
Tragic Death Case Tied to Family Letters and Trial
The Bancroft area reports a tragedy tied to a fatal act near Fort Stewart Fraser Lake. Letters reveal distressing family ties and alleged involvement of Mary Wilson and Edward Tsune Gites. Cates faces arraignment in Belleville before Hastings County Judge. statements implicate Miss Iry Wilson in the proceedings.
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Bancroft
Nettle ‘Wilson
Fort — Stewart
Fraser Lake
Erldaie Hays
Wilson
Mry
Edward Tsune Gites
Cates
Belleville
Hastings
Gates
George Ts -Tusomas
Str. Iry Wilson
Ducks In Ward Luck at Niagara Falls Bridge Disaster
A stray flock of wild ducks flying in formation struck an upper bridge structure near Niagara Falls Ontario on April 1. Twenty were killed as birds fell to the bridge floor after the leader reached the trolley wire and the flock tumbled downward. The scene was chaotic as rescuers assessed the wreckage and the damaged area.
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Ward Luck
Niagara Falls
Ont
Sred
Manitoba Saskatchewan Flood Worsens Across Provinces
Flood waters rise across Manitoba and Saskatchewan in the past 48 hours. Railway tracks washed out near Bredin Sask and Portage la Prairie Manitoba as Wasena Creek floods Regina. Residents abandon homes while rescue crews operate in Garrick's Creek area and surrounding districts.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian National
Bredin
Lumsden
Sask
Wasenna Creel
Regina
Garrick's Creek
Portage la Prairie
Man
Portage
Assiniboine
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Howe
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Kollesavich
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Jedge Jackson
Fifth Avenue Church
Pope Pius XI
St. Peter
Deslo
Italy
Bo Tg
Battle
Royal
Daly
Thiepval
Somme
Tantallon
Lumeden
Tatter
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