Alberta Legislative Assembly Act amendments outlined
Edmonton April 7 report details a second reading of a bill amending the Legislative Assembly Act. Premier Brownlee cites non political motives for changes creating new urban constituencies Medicine Hat Redcliff Cypress Empress and rerouting rural areas to Gleichen Okotoks Cochrane Leduc Sturgeon Beverly adds mining vote strength to Edmonton.
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Calgary
Medicine Hall
Legislative Assembly
Brownlee
Calgary Board of Trade
Medicine Hat
Redcliff
Cypress
Empress
Gleichen
Okotoks
Caledonian Society celebrates growth and talks redistribution
Large turnout at Caledonian Society monthly meeting as annual reports show strong finances and growing membership. Officers elected include Alexander MacGregor as Hon President and Duncan Campbell as President with Captain J M Taylor Rex Murray and W K Smith among vice presidents.
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Caledonian Society
Alex. MacGregor
Duncan Campbell
J. M. Taylor
Rex. Murray
W. K. Smith
dJamea Clark
Arch. Fister
F. McCartney
Duncan Clark
George Lauder
W. Dawson
A. Murray
Wm. Lauder
Sam Goldie
MacGregor
Society
Banff Springs Hotel Burns as Fire Rips North Wing
Calgary report says the north wing of the Banff Springs Hotel burned early today, threatening the entire structure. Fire crews from CPR and OPR scrambled to Banff Station, with 11 o'clock updates showing the centre section also in flames and a possible gas explosion risk. The landmark hotel, valued around 5 million dollars, formerly a 400 room resort, stands on the Bow River and has seen multiple additions over thirty years.
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Alta
Banff Springs
O.P.R
J. M. Cameron
C.P.R
Banff
Cea Igo
Canadian Rockies
Bow River
Assassination Attempt On Mussolini Reported In Rome
An attempt to kill Premier Mussolini occurred in Rome as a woman fired a revolver at him near the Place di Capitolo. He sustained a slight wound to the nose and remained calm while orders were given to preserve order. The assailant, later identified as Violet Albina Gibson, a 50 year old British subject, was taken to jail. London also reported the attack caused a stir, with commentary on the shooter’s background.
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Rome
Mussolini
Congress of International Surgery
Place di Capitole
Violet Albina Gibson
Dalkey
Stefani
London
Italy
Lord Ashbourne
The
Press Association
Ottawa Tariff Board Advisory Group Formed
Premier King announced the Advisory Board on the tariff with G. P. Graham as chairman. Alfred Lambert of Montreal and D. G. Mackensie of Winnipeg serve as members, replacing Joseph Daoust. Hector Mackinnon of Toronto will be secretary to the board.
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Can
King
House of Comment
G. P. Graham
Alfréd Lambert
Montreal
D. G. Mackensie
Winnipeg
Lambert
Joseph Daoust
Hector Mackinnon
Toronto
Meighen
Daoust
Calgary Man Crushed After Auto Crash
Calgary April 7 Joe Gofort of 611 Centre Street is in General Hospital after being crushed against the Royal Bank Building by an automobile driven by Harry P Watts at about 745 this morning. One leg required amputation. other injuries not reported.
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Calgary
Joe Gofort
Centre Street
General Hospital
Royal Bank
Harry P. Watts
Fire at Argyle Apartment Blocks Damages City Center
A midnight blaze swept the Argyle Apartment and a Notre Dame Avenue business block, threatening the central business district. After an hour, control was gained at 1 am with damages estimated at $60,000 and tenant losses. Smoke and water flooded adjoining structures including the Lindsay Hotel and Meyers Photo Company, destroying rooms and stock.
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Argyle
Notre Dame Avenue
Nothings
Lindsay
Eeac
Indvay
Ae Ie
Influenza Epidemic Strikes Glasgow With Rising Death Toll
Glasgow reports 622 influenza deaths in the past week as cases surge and residents grow anxious. officials warn of a worsening situation and urge precautions amid the outbreak.
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Glasgow
TORIES OPPOSED STEWARTS SETTLERS LOAN BILL
Ottawa April 7 The House of Commons gave second reading to a bill authorizing advances to settlers on crown lands amid Conservative opposition over sectional scope Progressives and Liberals argued it benefits all Dominion sections and aids homesteading The debate touched Quebec land distances railway access and the bill's overall purpose for western settlement.
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House of Commons
Dominion
A. W. Neill
Comox-Alberni
Psf
Department of Immigration and the
Hand Settlement Board
Henri Bourassa
Labelle
Quebec
Ine Tee
Charles Stewart
W. A. Boys
Sinc Simcoe
Offica
Ontario
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Customs Probe Session Details Dropped Landy Case
Ottawa April 7 probe notes the dropping of the landy rum smuggling case on compassionate grounds. Noel Chasse said he wrote the instruction to drop the case after guidance from Senator Bureau. Also described were three smugglers’ cars seized near a Quebec reserve and the dispute over informant names.
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Ottawa
J. P. Landy
Montreal
Noel Chasse
Customs Department
Jacques Bureau
Landy
Borden
Sandy
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
R. R. Farrow
Quebec
Caughnawanga Indian Reserve
Arctic Expedition Team Reaches Circle City Safely
Captain George H Wilkins and Pilot Ben Heilwen landed at Circle City about 180 miles northeast of Fairbanks Alaska yesterday after a return flight from Point Barrow. They departed Fairbanks March 31 with 3 000 pounds supplies on a plan to explore the Arctic region this summer. Distress signals were delayed by radio trouble and only reached New York later April 1. A sister plane the Destroyer was readied to seek news.
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al Hatce Today
George H. ‘Willkins
Ben Hielwen
Circle City
Fairbanks
Alaska
Miers
Point Barrow
Capt
Wilkins
Emelaon
Bointes
West Niger Incident Delayed Wheatland Freight Transfer
A fragmented report notes that the West Niger affair delayed the freighter Wheatland for a second time after a prior incident the day before. Names and places are unclear, but the event centers on maritime movement and a ship transfer in Alaska.
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Alaska
Niger
Wheatland
Seemeiena
Classified ads prove quick sales by The News
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Wheat market firm in light Winnipeg trade
Wheat trading stayed dull despite firm quotes as activity was light in the Winnipeg market. October led gains up 1 4, with May and July futures up 1 8 and 1 8 respectively, while oats barley and cash wheat grades saw steady demand amid limited offerings.
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Beckers
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