Canada to amend its constitution rights debated in Commons
Ottawa debates private member motion on whether Dominion parliament should amend the British North America Act without British approval. Key figures include W F MacLean and Ernest Lapointe as tensions rise over provincial consent and the pact of Confederation. The discussion ends with no resolution, likely to resume later in the session.
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W. F. MacLean
House of Commons
Ottawa
Canada
South York
Dominion
MacLean
BN. A
South Africa
Australia
Irish Free State
Ernest Lapointe
Jus ‘Tice
Mr. Tapointe
Dominion of Canada
Woodsworth
Labor
Center
Winnipeg
Lapointe
Henry Drayton
Howse
Mace Lean
Privy Optnell
Industria Pisoutes
Masten
Asrier
Interpoe
L. He
government ships deal to run ten Atlantic slips
The government and Sir William Petersen sign a ten ship Atlantic fleet contract with annual subsidies of £975,000. Ships, mostly under construction, will be modern, Lloyds classified and fitted for ocean service. Service to begin by June 16, 1925, for ten years with monthly payments. motion to approve by the House of Commons set for tomorrow amid likely debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottaway
William Peterson
Atlantic
Jon
T. A. Low
British Board of Trade
Lloyds
Wiliam Petersen
London
Gasoline Mix-Up Sparks Fire at Shack Near Lucky Lake
Saskatoon web reports Mac Burton mistook gasoline for coal oil and threw it on a fire in his shack. The blaze engulfed his clothing as he fled half a mile for help. he was treated in town and is expected to recover. Only a floor post burned in the shack.
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Saskatoon
Mac” Burton
Lucky Lake
Faked Paralysis Exposed by Electric Test in Minneapolis
A man feigned paralysis to fool doctors until an electric shock exposed the ruse. Reports say he admitted the deception after the test. In Winnipeg, Hon. Wm. Pugsley contracted pneumonia in Toronto and will miss his Western trip as Commissioner on claims this week.
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Chicago
P. L. Donahue
Minneapolis
Heck
Denahwe
Winnipeg
Wm. Pugsley
Toronto
Pugsley
Clearing house figures show weekly totals in mixed currencies
This weekNEVURNS total 250138 dollars and last week 241457 dollars while this week last year shows 28172 pounds indicating currency differences in weekly clearing totals.
Unite the West Regardless of Politics
Winnipeg February 19 Meyer R P Webb of Winnipeg urged uniting the West beyond politics at the Manitoba Economic Conference. He said Western prosperity supports all and called for freeing forces from Fort William to the Pacific Coast, stating Ottawa won’t grant what the West wants.
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Winnipeg
Ontario
Quebec
Meyer R. P. Webb
Ie Opzalite
Manitoba
Fort Willigan
Pacific
Ottawa
Zachary Faces Honor Charge In Liquor Case
W Zachary and his wife faced a joint charge of keeping liquor for sale at 852 Eleventh St. The case was adjourned to allow defense to call witnesses from across the country. Prosecutors J Brown and A P Pass led the liquor enforcement department case with AL MacGregor for the defense. Evidence showed purchases of liquor totaling £26 between December 1 and February 6, while Zachary sought relief in January claiming need.
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W. Zachary
Eleventh St
We Wife
Hoover
Ellis
Go Weet
J. Brown
A. P. Pass
AL MacGregor
Man Sentenced in Lethbridge for Store Theft
Roy H. Davis, formerly employed at M. Moscovich’s Southern Alberta Supply Co., was sentenced to three months of hard labor after being charged with stealing 16 pairs of ladies stockings 17 pairs of daddies fancy and kid gloves one silk Kiniana and one silk stove from the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wany
Lethbridge
M. Moscovich
Southern Alberta Supply Co
Roy HH. Davis
Alberta Legislature Opens Fifth Session with Speech from the Throne
The Alberta Legislature opened the fifth session at 3 o'clock with the throne speech read by Chief Justice Horace Harvey in the absence of Lt. Gov. Brett. L. Stringham and A. B. Matheson will speak to the throne, noting relief work, drought efforts, new railway extensions, irrigation survey, hydro schemes, and hopes for resource return talks with Ottawa.
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Lth
Legislative Assembly of
Alberta
Brett
Horace Harvey
L. Stringham
Caraston
A. B. Matheson
Vegtreville
Gutedustice Scott
J. Ll. Cou
Bers
L. A. Giroux
Grouard
W. T. Henry
Edomton
C.P.R
Cg.n.r
Lacombe
Northwestern
Three Thousand British Families For the Dominion
London reports Colonial Secretary L Avery told Parliament that the scheme to settle 3600 British families on Canadian land begins this spring. He said about 329 families have been selected so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
L. ©. Avery
Canada
Northern Italy hit by fierce storms and avalanches
The past days have brought heavy storms across Northern Italy with snow, avalanches, and bar and snow falls. Ten avalanche victims have been confirmed so far as the bad weather worsens.
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Rome
Italy
Oddfellows Lodge Opens Annual Session in Medicine Hat
The Ceraod Lodge of Alberta Oddfellows opened its annual session at LO.Ors Hall with Mayor Huckvale delivering an address of welcome. Grand Master Dr. J. McPherson replied, and Bro. Re J Rodtcliff extended greetings on behalf of District No. 2. The mayor praised fraternal principles and urged visitors to explore local industries. a special message invited Oddfellows to the curling rink.
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Ceraod Lodge of
Mberta
Medicine Hat
Ser ‘Ity
Uuelsvale
Chery
Canady
Huckvale
Wriers
fire aboard Canadian Navigator near Bridgetown Barbudos
Official report states fire broke out on the steamship Canadian Navigator while loading a sugar cargo at Bridgetown Barbudos. Mooring lines were cut, vessel drifted to harbor, all crew landed safely, Canadian Runner deployed for assistance, ship reportedly sunk. No cause yet determined.
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Montreal
Merchant Marine
Bridgetown
Barbattoes
Crea
Rouner
Osawa
Mel
Grand Lodge session outlines officers and committees
The report details the Grand Lodge election with officers including Grand Senior Warden and Grand Treasurer, and adjacent appointments of several committees. Inspiring addresses given by UG. I. Powley and mG. 2, Warker, as the session closes into 1926 with a grand whist drive by Ruth Rebekah Lodge for visitors and entertainment.
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U . Lettibriaes
Ats Igraat
Wilson
Tony
Hehdergpi
Calgary
Lethbridge
A. C. Webard
Edmonton
UG. I. Powley
Kingston
Ont
Mg. 2
Warker
Sasiithetton
Wram Cam 15
C. R
Odnteli
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