Alberta union pushes end to games of chance at fairs
The United Farmers of Alberta adopted a resolution urging the Alberta Government to cancel five thousand dollar grants to the Calgary and Edmonton agricultural fairs unless all games of chance are eliminated. They also urged enforcement of laws and new legislation if needed, while some delegates argued for leniency in spending. The group urged closer ties with British Columbia to develop the West, lower freight rates, and attract manufacturers.
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Calgary
Alberta
Edmonton
United Farmers of Alberta
Come
British Columbia
LeTHBRIDGE Fire Engulfs Commercial Block in Downtown
A major fire swept a downtown Le thbridge building housing the Great West Rubber and Footwear Co and a Elks Club outlet. Firemen Pankhurst and Low were hospitalized with injuries. Water and smoke damage affected two stores and apartments above. Loss estimated at thousands. blaze under control by 11 am.
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Lethbridge
Dsn
Simpson
Great West Ruvber and
Footwe
Man Pankhurst
Low
Isurumee
Eclipse Watch Planned by Dominion Observatory Team
R bleidrim Stewart of Ottawa urges spectators to use smoked colors or fogged plates to view the sun’s eclipse tomorrow. The Dominion Observatory team will observe from near Hamilton within totality and study sun chromosphere, magnetic effects, and wireless reception with CN railway broadcasts to aid observers.
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Schich
R. Bleidrim Stewart
Dominion Observatory
Ottawa
Me Stewart
Radio Department
Canadian National
CNRW
Canallinu National Railways
Winnipeg
Opivanir
Wereners
Aml
Mir
Stewart
Canada
Pominion
Tiamilton
Parrs
University of Toronto
Ares
Hamillton
Satis Gnro
Canadian National Biackways
French Chamber in Disorder Over Debt Speech Posting
Paris deputies clashed for twenty five minutes when the chamber refused to order the posting of Deputy Marin's speech on unpaid debts. Deputy Des Jardins criticized the action, triggering an uproar. The session was suspended amid the chaos.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Des Jardins
Marin
Wheat climbs past two dollar mark on Winnipee exchange
January 23 Winnipres Grain Exchange saw wheat prices surge above two dollars for May futures, hitting 42.02 with nearby S199, then retreating to close about two cents under the top. High trade volume attracted exorters and millers as offerings fluctuated and the market finally edged through the two dollar level.
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Winnipres
Winnipee Grain Exchange
Milestone farmer killed in straw rack accident at Mile Stone
Milestone Saskatchewan farmer John Hunter, age 72, died four hours after being crushed when a straw rack toppled in a strong wind. He had been hauling straw from his barn to a rack beside a telephone pole when the load collapsed trapping him under rock and straw as his horses stood nearby. Deputy coroner and local authorities investigated the incident.
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Milestone
Sask
John Hunter
Nage
Tranter
Hunter
Winnipeg police seize beer from veterans clubs
In Winnipeg on January 23 police raided veterans organizations and seized two hundred cases of beer five thousand bottles and sixty quarter casks. Officials say ex service men have right to drink and protest the action as a temperance case.
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Winnipeg
Veterans’ Organizations
G.W.V.A
Market Prices Report From City Market
Prices in the city market show beef and veal at high per pound rates with pork and mutton also sold at elevated levels. A dozen eggs priced at a notable rate reflects current food costs.
City Hall Meeting Set for Tomorrow Night At 8:30
Citizens are invited to a 8:30 PM city hall meeting to discuss the oil agreement and other civic matters. The session aims to review key policy questions and public concerns with local officials.
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Scuss
More Oil Struck Near Chatham Ont
At 3000 feet a new oil well on Nelson Ball's farm in Raleigh township near Chatham Ontario has been drilled. Estimates place yield between 40 and 116 barrels per day, with initial findings suggesting a productive strike.
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Chatham
Ont
Jun
Nelson Ball
Raleigh Township
Five Thousand Die in Tekio Flu Epidemic
Tekio January 28 report says about 4700 people have died in the influenzal epidemic sweeping Greater Tekio, which began roughly twenty days ago. The outbreak has prompted emergency measures as hospitals strain to treat the sick.
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Tekio
Greater
Province Receives First Highway Payment
The Provincial Department of Public Works under the Federal highways scheme has received the first payment of 310,006 dollars. Alberta qualified for about a quarter of a million dollars last year and the remaining balance will follow shortly.
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Badmonton
Dan
Department of Public Works
Suaye
Alberta
Senate passes naval bill with call for disarmament convention
The Senate approved a naval appropriation bill carrying an amendment urging President Coolidge to convene an annual disarmament conference. The measure aligns with ongoing effort to curb naval arms buildup.
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Naval
Grain Growers to Merge with Farmers Union
Regina January 23 Preliminary negotiations opened toward amalgamation as the Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association met a Farmers Union delegation. A merger basis would be sought and results not announced before the convention. George Edwards outlined the objective. The Grain Growers' executive meets this afternoon.
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Regina
Speci
Saskatchewan Grad Growers’ Association
Farmers ’Union
George Edwards
Kickers Society Formed by London News Sellers
London news vendors who suffered freezing fingers and feet band together to form the Kickers Society. The name derives from the nickname given to the man who originated the idea, James Nicker.
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London
Kickers’ Society
Yuy
James Nicker
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