Premier Greenfield and Cabinet Sworn In in Edmonton
Premier Designate Herbert Greenfield and his Cabinet were sworn in by Lieutenant Governor Brett. Ministers include Calgary Labour member Alex Ross set for Public Works and Mrs. Parlby as a minister without portfolio. Ceremony described as simple with all ministers taking dual oaths before the Lieut Governor.
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Edmonton
Herbert Greenfield
Treat
Brett
Alex. Ross
Calgary
Parlby
Alberta Farmgits
Jal Copernics Brett
Greenfield
Streepfield
Aloe
Canadian trade decline dominates July 1921 report
Ottawa reports a sharp drop in Canadian trade in July 1921, with imports and overall commerce down from July 1920, and a four month total decline exceeding 350 million dollars. The text notes reduced consumer purchases of imports and outlines cabinet and executive changes in progress.
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Ottawa
F Can
Department of Customs
Premier Stewart Retires After 12 Years in Office
Edmonton reports Premier Stewart announces retirement after about twelve years in public service. He reflects on colleagues defeated in the recent election and credits the legislature with progress in Alberta, noting agriculture remains a priority and education and farm conditions improved.
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Stewart
Edmonton
Gue Jays
Alberta
Canada
Oil drilling plans loom near city in Medicine Hat district
A local capitalized company aims to drill about 32 miles northeast of the city with equipment loaded today and first well expected mid week. A geologist predicts a large oil field, while New Aubside syndicates and locals rush to file on land near the drill sites as filings move to the Lethbridge land office after the local office's move.
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Maglc
Jeadiner
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
Sinn Fein optimistic on Irish peace proposals
Dublin reports optimism in Sinn Fein over Belfast peace efforts as officials say no break in negotiations and Lloyd George is not expected to immediately reply. London cabinet discusses De Valera's proposals with Lord Kitchener and Sir James Green, while circles hedge that the message is only a step forward in talks.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Lloyd Ceorg
Ramonn de Valera
London
Fomoenon de Vietera
Neice
Ireland
Vellieh
Lord Kitzalan Covernar
Treland
Janier Greenwood
Sir Barton Sold by Commander Ross in Saratoga
Sir Barton the famed race horse is sold by Commander J K L Ross of Montreal to Montfort Jones and J J Madden of Kentucky. Price not disclosed. Ross previously rejected a 100000 offer for the horse.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Sir Barton
J. K. L. Ross
Montreal
Montfort Jones
J. J. Madden
Kentucky Horsemen
Ross
Drowned Fisherman in Ontario Boat Accident
Coburg Ontario reports William Roaden aged 27 of Port Tope drowned while fishing with two companions yesterday. They attempted to change places in the boat and Roaden was lost. Companions were rescued.
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Coburg
Ont
William Roaden
Port Tope
French War Veteran Seeks Language Teaching Post in Medicine Hat
Shivak Deenti Aballe, a French Great War veteran, explores opening a language teaching center in Medicine Hat. His parents died in the war and he holds the Croix de Guerre, Legion of Honor, and French Cross. He was wounded three times and taught at the University of Paris and University of Rome. He speaks Italian Portuguese Spanish and is studying English.
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Shivak Deenti Aballe
Medicine Hat
Lieut
Aballe
University of Paris
University of Rome
Electric shock kills teen while making connection in yard
Feason Falls Ont Aug 14 A 16 year old boy Joh White Jr died after an electric shock while making a connection from a verandah electric wire to a jet in a lawn at his home. The accident occurred as he attempted to connect power lines with a jet at his residence.
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Feason Falls
Ont
Verandah
Hig
Joh White Jr
League to Meet on Silesian Question in Paris
Paris reports Viscount Ishii president of the League of Nations council will summon the body to meet August 20 to consider a solution to the Upper Silesian issue. Estimates vary on decision time. Briand reportedly waived unanimity rules and may accept a majority verdict.
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Paris
Viscount Ishti
Council of the
League of Nations
Council of the League
M. Briand
Farm er Members Refuse to Bow to Subscriptions
Edmonton August 12 Special to The News. New Farmers Government members oppose demands for private subscription gifts from organizations. Before reconference adjournment the resolution passed that election to the Legislative Assembly should not place elected members under greater obligation to subscription lists than private citizens. Members spoke in support, saying such pressures are patronage and should be resisted. The aim is to avoid pulling purse strings while remaining accessible to needy causes.
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Edmonton
Macdonald Hotel
Legislative Assembly
Political Association
Alaska lifebelts of poor design criticized by captain
Vancouver notes Capt S Snoddy aboard the Annex cites life belt design as critical in sea rescues from the passenger mail steamer Alaska. He says BC pattern belts caused wearers to tip headfirst when fatigued, hindering survival. Anyox rescued 161 persons.
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Annex
Vancouver
Alaska
British Columbia
S. Snoddy
Pearson
Anyox
Loyal Alberta ministers honor former premier with silver tea service
Edmonton, Aug 13. The late Alberta government and heads of departments gather in the executive council chamber to present Hon. Charles Stewart and Mrs. Stewart with a solid silver tea service and 140-piece flatware set. J. D. Hunt chairs as T. Ross announces the gifts, praising Stewart’s leadership and loyalty. A bouquet is given to Mrs. Stewart.
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Edmonton
Charles Stewart
Alberta
Vernor
Chas. Stewart
Stewart
J. Db. Hunt
T. Ross
Ross
Edna Mooney
Beaver Dam Camp Sees 28 Boys Enjoy Rotary Run Week
The Rotary Club runs Beaver Dam Camp with 28 boys this week and space remains for ten more boys next week. The program offers privileges and activities for attendees at the camp location.
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Beaver Camp
Beaver Dam
Rotary Club
Alberta stocker cattle market drive begins
News notes the Farmers' government will seek early markets for Alberta stocker cattle in the United States. The caucus statement stresses nonpartisan support for market development, while noting the provincial government has no power over U S trade issues.
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Edmonton
Alberta
M. IL. A
United States
Bicycle on sidewalk nets fine in Police Court
In this morning's police court D. Vante was fined two dollars and court costs for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Mike Sabit faced a charge of killing a neighbor's geese that trespassed into his garden. the charge was withdrawn after he paid for the geese and court costs.
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D. Vante
Mike Sabit
Well Balanced Development in Canada
New York August 13 The National City Bank surveys Canada noting its well balanced growth amid vast distances and rich natural resources. It credits pioneers and postwar efforts for Canada to withstand the global strain and solidify its economic position.
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New York
An. Press
Canada
National City Bank
Dominion
United
Russia
Brazil
Greenfield sworn in premier of Alberta
Edmonton Aug. 15 At 1 30 Friday afternoon the Stewart government relinquished control as Charles Stewart resigned. Werber Greenfield was sworn in as premier and named a cabinet including Brownlee Headley Reid Baker Smith Parlby and Greenfield as acting treasurer. Greenfield expected to appoint Alex Rogers of Calgary to public works soon.
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Edmonton
Stewart
Alberta
Charles Stewart
Drett
Fran. J. R. Boy]ec
George I’. Smith
Duncan Marshall
R. Mitchell
A. J. McLean
J. L. Cote
Mr. Stewart
Werber Greenfield
Greenfield
Herbert Greenfield
Brett
Mr. Greenfield
John Edward Brownlee
George Headley
Richard Gavin Reid
Perrin Karl Baker
Vernon Winfield Smith
Mary Fne Parlby
Alex, Rogs
Calgary
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