Canada Debates Power to Amend Constitution in Commons
The House of Commons continues to discuss W Y Macleay’s Conservative resolution for granting Canada power to amend the British North America Act. The resolution and two Labour amendments are debated with Premier King defending Canada’s right to amend, while others urge provincial consent or referenda to avoid immediate votes. Continues on Page Five.
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Wy EL Macleay
South York
Canada
House of Commons
W. &. MacLean
Dominion
J. S. Woodsworth
Winipeg Centre
William Irvine
East Calgary
Kine
Great Britain
Arthur Meigren
Oppacthon Leider
Young
Dominic
Citowa
Red
America
Tenpy Varayi
West York
Henry
Flewry
Toda
Ciada
T. A. Crerar
Sir Weary
Daminton
Tin Bov
Thomas Vien
Lothiniere
Communists Steady Growth Reported in Canada
Pravda summary via London Post claims Communist lecturers tour Canada and memberships rise sharply. It notes training schools formed nationwide and a harsh campaign against One Big Union and Canadian trades unions. It also cites mining strike activity in Nova Scotia and Soviet-style unemployed councils being formed.
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Canada
Pravda
London Morning Post
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Post
Omiaion
Communist Party
One Bie
Nova Scotia
Laviy
Fire destroys Winnipeg home injuring two people
Early morning fire in Winnipeg destroyed the home of Yared Bodnar. He broke a window with his hand to escape, severely cutting himself. His six year old daughter Marjorie was hurled through the jagged glass and taken to hospital with a severe wound but is expected to recover.
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Yared Bodnar
Bodnar
Marjorie
Jury awards $4700 in breach of promise suit
Lexington February 18. Latire Curtis won $4700 in a breach of promise case against John Crittenden Figg as the kiss market dips to one cent quotations. Curtis, 50, testified she gave Figg numerous kisses during their courtship while both hailed from a prominent Kentucky family.
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Latire Curtis
John Crittenden Figg
Miss Curtis
Figg
Kentucky
Canada Hopes to Fend Off Absorption By Tariff Reform
Montreal February 20 Canadas only chance to avoid economic absorption by the United States lies in swift tariff revision to make a wall at least equal to that of the U S according to Hon H F Stevens Vancouver Centre and former minister of trade and commerce who spoke at the Liberal Conservative Association meeting in Notre Dame de Grace Instatighe
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Cannad
United States
Stevens
Vancouver
Meishen
Liberal Conservative Association of Notre Dame de Grace
The Fate of Fifty Miners Unknown at Sullivan Ind
A blast trapped fifty miners at a coal company mine near Sullivan Indiana. Two unidentified dead had been recovered by two o clock this afternoon and others were seriously injured or missing amid unclear rescue progress.
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Sullivan
Ind
Ality Maters
Anine
Action Against Taylor Dismissed by District Court
Judge Greene dismissed the suit by the town of Redclly against Co. Rk. Taylor over an $85.24 water main pipe purchase for irrigation mentioned in evidence. Redcliff foreman testified he was told to charge the pipe to Taylor, who denied involvement. Piper and other parties tied to the dispute.
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Redclly
Co. Rk
Taylor
Piper
F. T Baird
Redellif
Wag UN
Ponzi Trial Focuses on 1920 Postal Investment Scams
Boston, February 20. Charles Ponzi faced trial in superior court on four indictments alleging theft of about 500 dollars from investors in international postal return coupon enterprises started in 1920.
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Boston
Charles Ponazl
Coart
Prohibition Likely in Liquor Act Change
Sedmonton February report says the government will amend the liquor control act to ban new club licenses for beer after May 1. Attorney General J. J. Brownlee notes the move would not affect the forty clubs already licensed. He expects many appeals for licenses as the change nears passage in the house next week.
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Brownlee
Ossining Man Sentenced for Sing Sing Fire Tragedy
Ossining New York February iv Williams Ford was sentenced to be executed for a deadly arson at Sing Sing prison. He allegedly killed during a plan to steal dinner, with two minutes of witness time nearby. Ford claimed motive tied to hatred of his father in law Geocee Keim who died in the blaze.
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N. Y
Williams Ford
Marek W
Aeson
Acabh
Sing Sing
Vis Buare
Ford
Brooklyn
Geocee Keim
Wheat inspections in Winnipeg show 296 cars
Wheat inspections totalled 296 cars, including 92 contract grade, in Winnipeg yesterday. Coarse grains accounted for 146 cars, versus 004 cars a year ago, while last year saw 588 inspections.
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Winnipeg
Forecast All West Wind Shift Brings Light Snow
The forecast shows east to northeast winds and moderately cold conditions with light snow. Snow is expected in Manitoba districts, affecting travel and morning conditions.
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Manitoba
Crow's Nest Pass rates case decision delayed
Ottawa reports the Supreme Court of Canada will not render a ruling in the Crow's Nest Pass rates case before Thursday next. The adjournment of the Court has been made null for that date.
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Ottawa
Crow's Nest
Supreme Court of Canada
England Prohibits Canada Potatoes Over Colorado Beetle Risk
The Minister of Arseniate issues an order banning import of Canadian potatoes into England due to suspected Colorado beetle infestation in North American shipments. The ban does not affect shipments already in transit, and follows a prior December order restricting United States potatoes.
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United States
Colorado
North America
Prussia Premier Resigns After Narrow Confidence Vote
Berlin February 20 Dr Wilhelm Mar premier of Prussia and his cabinet resigned after failing to win a vote of confidence. The Chamber rejected the administration 218 to 221.
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Wilhelm Mar
Prussia
Smailing
Radical Change in Protocol Urged by Cabinet
London reports a British Cabinet official says protocol must be revised to reflect dominion views or a radical modernization is inevitable. No decision yet as to form. all dominion opinions must be heard before action.
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London
Caniilan
King’s Health Update: Bronchitis Worsens Overnight
London reports the king remained troubled by bronchitis through the night with a restless night. Doctors stayed at the bedside as bulletin notes slow progress and questions about the expected morning appearance.
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London
Inter Wins
Earthquake Recorded by Dominion Observatory
Ottawa reports a tremor last evening with first shocks at 8:11 pm EST. The quake originated 8,700 kilometers from the observatory, about 5,400 miles, and the seismic record continued for three hours.
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Ottawa
Deninion Observatory
An Interesting Nature Study
A red fox, trapped by a steel trap, dragged to farmer M. Lavell’s home near Pensbroke Ontario on Thursday. The fox, whose frozen foot was treated, showed no inclination to be released into the wild and remained in captivity.
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Ont
M. Lavell
Tully Made Subject of Address Leaving for East
James Tully PGM PR is honored as the presiding officer opens a Grand Lodge session in Medicine Hat. Presentations and awards mark the event as brethren gather for ceremonies and tributes, with leaders from Saskatchewan Manitoba and Saskatoon sharing remarks. The Veterans' Association meets in the evening as Bro Tully receives a pendant from Medicine Hat Lodge No 3 and promises to visit before heading to Ontario.
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galleGan
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Brown
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Marloch
Tully
Veterans’ Association
Scostam
Medicine Hat Lodge No
Lite Lodge
Grand Lodge
Mh. Crans
Medicine Hat Lodge No. 3
G.R
Tally
N. G. Hall
Burley
Saskato
Burle
Bro
J. Henderson
BP. G.al
Peculiar Will Leaves Money Conditionally
Saskatoon reports an English heir in Captain Alfred T. Blake who must fulfill unusual terms to inherit 615,000. The will requires visiting his mother's birthplace Umbulta Indiana, tracing his Boer War father’s death site in South Africa, remaining in Canada until November 20, 1927, then returning to Wooten Manor after compliance, marrying by January and supporting the Sussex Fox Hunt.
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Nicle
Rrthur G. Blake
Wooten Manor
Sussex
England
Kilmeron Court
Forfarshire
Scotland
Alfred T. Blake
Wilble
Sask
Ares I
Umbulta
Indky
South Afrton
Canada
Sussex Fox Hunt
Blake
Race Riot at Prison Leaves Man Dead
In a Mexican American prison riot, a Mexican inmate supposedly attacked an American prisoner, causing mass retaliation and resulting in the death of Antonio Hernandez, 28, who died minutes after the incident. Authorities plan an investigation the next day.
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Fen
Quentin Rvicon
Anonto Llernsandeg
Hernandez
Imperial County
J. Sn
America
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