Public Works Urged to Relieve Unemployment by G.W.V.A.
At the Alberta G.W.V.A. provincial convention a motion to cut the provincial executive from fourteen to eight was carried. Calgary will host the headquarters, or may move to Edmonton. funds were allocated to Calgary and Edmonton locals from provincial surplus. A resolution calls for immediate construction of public works to relieve unemployment, prioritizing married returned soldiers. Comrade Dave, Alberta’s Dominion representative, summarized Montreal convention actions and pledged to push carried resolutions.
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Vancouver Bank Manager Trial In Verdict Charged Conspiracy
Vancouver bank manager John Stanley Bancroft formerly assistant manager at Granville Street Thimes of the Merchants Bank of Canada has been committed for trial by Magistrate Show to the police court on charges of theft and conspiracy. At the same time Phil Gervanus president of the [Gervures Lovinder] Company was committed for trial on charges of conspiracy or cooking a false side in connection with securing meedit from the bank.
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Lords and Commons Reach Agreement on No Nome Rule Bill
London reports the government accepted the Lords proposal on the Tyish Council, clearing the only remaining difference between houses and signaling swift passage of the bill. Sir Laming Worthington-Lloyd announced the development from the Commons, noting resolution of the dispute.
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Curlers Called to Rink Monday Evening for Important Business
Curlers are requested to report to the rink on Monday night at 8 o'clock for important business. The notice urges all participants to attend promptly and participate in the scheduled discussion or actions.
Population US census figures announced for January 1
Withington Dec 18 census department announces the United States population on January 1 this year at 105 708 000 including territories and possessions at 117 857 509.
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United States
Census Department
Congress
British steamer Chicago City in distress off Newfoundland
Montreal dispatch reports the British steamer Chicago City of 8,224 tons gross listing heavily and with hatches awash after shifting cargo. S O S signals were picked up by Cape Race wireless, and the Queen Louise has been ordered to assist the Chicago City.
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Chicago City
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Nalmo
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Cape Race
German officer kills British officer in Silesia hotel dispute
Berlin, Dec. 17. A British officer was killed at Kattowitz in Prussian Silesia by a former German aviation officer. The tragedy followed a dispute in a hotel, according to Vorwaerts.
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House committee backs higher import duties on grains and wool
Washington Dec IS The Ways and Means Committee tentatively agreed to place higher import duties on wheat corn wool and wool clothing Potatoes onions sheep cattle and meat also affected. Ottawa Dec US Buenos Aires reports Argentina has removed the wheat export embargo.
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More Omoloser Settlers On Land In Alta
Ottawa reports from the Soldier Settlement Board of Canada show Western provinces added 202 750 acres broken for soldier settlers. Total western land taken up is about 3 100 000 acres, with around 2 000 000 free lands granted to veterans. 8 192 have taken Soldiers grants.
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Soldier Settlement Board
Canadian Justice Minister Prods League Mandates Debate
In Geneva Hon. C J Doherty of Canada led a spirited league assembly debate on mandates. He criticized the lack of public examination of mandates and warned the council of the gravity of withholding mandate publicity and the sincerity test of mandate terms.
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Lethbridge Man Killed by Auto In Sand Bank Incident
Lethbridge, Dee IS A. J. OW. Skieth, a former city alderman, was killed in an automobile accident north of the city last night. The car stuck in a sand bank and while trying to extricate it the deceased was run over, killed almost instantly. He was a native of Cornwall, Ontario.
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Barber Albert Scurry killed by ax wife in Tacoma
In Tacoma Washington Albert Scurry a 42 year old barber was killed by blows from an ax wielded by his wife during an early morning quarrel. Police arrested Mrs Scurry who confessed striking her husband after a dispute. Coroner Shaver ruled death by fractured skull.
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Calgary street railway faces $9000 deficit through November
The Calgary street railway reports a deficit of 9000 dollars projected to continue until November. Officials cite operating costs and lower fare receipts as the main factors.
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Calgary Street Railway
Peage Negotiations Resume Amid Uncertainty
Dublin reports peace negotiations resumed with high church and civic figures including Archbishop Clune of Perth and Bishop Feearty among mediators. Arthur Griffith may attend a pivotal meeting with the Laws Beresta confersiee in Ireland or England, while only four Dail members would be excluded from participation, details remain undisclosed.
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Earthquakes Devastate Tepelini District and Nearby Areas
Reports from Brindisi say the Athanian village Tepelini is wrecked by new quakes with 22 dead. Communications cut hinder details. earlier shocks leveled 40 square miles, many villages left ruined. A commander Pagliaro and 17 sailors plus others lost on Sesano Island when a tidal wave struck at Aviona. Tremors also hit Buenos Aires and Pucon Chile with minor damage and no casualties reported.
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Alberta Judgments Heard by Supreme Court of Canada
Ottawa December 18 Canadian Press reports the Supreme Court of Canada rendered several Alberta judgments with dismissals and dissents. Cases include Alberta and Railway vs Muleany appeal dismissed with costs chief justice dissenting Mayland vs Kindt appeal dismissed with costs Justice Dutt dissenting Northern Alberta vs Public Utilities appeal dismissed with costs Antonio vs Union Bank appeal dismissed with costs Justice Duty dissenting Weichman vs National Trust limited relief claim dismissed cross appeal no costs Anglin and J Jd Brodeur would allow cross appeal with costs
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Alberta
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Tunvegan
British Columbia Railway
Muleany
Mayland
Kindt
Justice Dutt
Northern Alberta
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Union Bank
Weichman
National Trust
Ecounter
Anglin
J. Jd. Brodeur
Costes
Alberta Premier Rules Farm Movement Won't Succeed
Montreal December remarks by Alberta Premier Charles Stewart at a luncheon argue that farming remains predominantly rural with 60 percent of Alberta’s population living in countryside areas. He counters fears that central European and U S immigrants threaten western Canada and praises the colonies’ assimilation into good Canadians.
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Jlon
Charles Stewmer
Alberta
Stewart
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United States
Water plant completes Great Falls system
Great Falls marks the completion of the $500000 water system and the new $1000000 gallon standpipe. The upgrade makes the city’s municipal water plant the largest in the state.
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