Hillocks Extends Long Debate on Western Resources Policy
Edmonton February 22 Conservative MP S B Hillocks of North Calgary spoke for two hours and forty five minutes in the house urging a western drive for resource control. He argued a dividend plan where the Dominion retains ownership but remits proceeds to the province, pushing a united west against eastern dominance. He criticized railway subsidies and urged practical road development with local gravel to fund a strong trunk road system. He moved to adjourn the debate as members prepared to end for the day.
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Edmonton
S. B. Hillocks
North
Calgary
Hillocks
Dominion
Sifton
Laurier
Sir Robert
Robert Borden
Mr. Hillocks
Scott
Hudson's Bay Company
Frontiersmen Raid Greek Cafe in Moose Jaw
In Moose Jaw Saskatchewan on February 23 the 210th Battalion raided the Maple Leaf Cafe causing about 100 dollars in damage by spilling candy and soft drinks and seizing candy boxes. Police dispersed the soldiers as tensions cited antipathy toward the Greek proprietor and staff. Damages will be paid and leaders to be sought by 210th officials.
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Moose Jaw
Sask
Maple Leaf Cafe
210Th Battalion
Battalon
Manitoba suit against Kelly and Sons to be settled out of court
The Province of Manitoba will settle the civil suit against Thomas Kelly and Sons, former contractors on the Parliament buildings, out of court. The announcement came from Hon. A. B. Hudson, Attorney-General, this afternoon in Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Province of
Manitoba
Thomas Kelly and Sons
Parliament
A. B. Hudson
Missionary Haden Dies as Athos Sinks Near Malta
Robert Allen Haden, American Presbyterian missionary in Foo Chow China, died when the French liner Athos was sunk by a submarine 210 miles east of Malta on February 10. Keblinger in Malta delivered the report to the State Department, with the address listed as care of the Presbyterian Mission Board Nashville Tennessee.
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Washington
Robert Allen Haden
Foo Chow
China
Athos
Malta
Conoul Keblinger
Haden
State Department
Presbyterian Mission Board
Nashville
Tena
Dawson Fire Claims Yukon Notables
A Dawson Yukon fire destroyed business property worth $200000. two men died Charles W C Tabor dean of the Dawson bar and McAdams a veteran White Pass river and Dawson overland route figure were killed leaving prominent Yukon positions vacant.
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Dawson, Y.T
Charles W. C. Tabor
Dawson
Yukon Territory
McAdams
White Pass
White Horse
Germany sinks Swedish ship by mistake
London feb 23 reuter’s stockholm correspondent reports the german minister to sweden informed the swedish minister the swedish steamship edda was sunk by error of a submarine commander. the edda, torpedoed jan 29 while bound for sweden with coal, prompted german apologies and readiness to pay indemnity.
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London
Reeter
Stockholm
Sweden
Manitoba Conservative Leader Seeks Newton Resignation
Winnipeg Feb 23 Free Press reports Albert Prefontaine the Conservative opposition leader will lay Newton's resignation on the Roblin constituency table following Patterson Road Commission findings. Newton resigns voluntarily after the commission's conclusions.
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Winnipeg
Man
The
Free Press Today
Albert Prefontaine
Manitoba
F. Y. Newton
Roblin
Newton
Patterson Road Commission
Local Notices and Police Warnings in Calgary and District
Local brevities report Grand Lodge officers elected in Calgary with multiple ranks listed, plus a police notice condemning forged priest solicitations from Assyrian, Syrian, and Armenian impostors. Market prices show butter 45c lb, beef up, pork steady. Elizabeth Taylor dies aged 64. funeral at St Barnabas.
Fruitatives Claim Rheumatism Relief From Ottawa Firm
Verona Ontario November 1915 testimonial says Fruitatives cured years of rheumatism and back pain after first box. Ad claims remedy also helps kidney bladder trouble and stomach pain. Price 60c single box 2.50 for six trial sizes 25c, available at dealers or postpaid by Fruitatives Limited Ottawa.
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Verona
Ont
Lith
Fruitatives Limited
Ottawa
Married Marine Captain Deane weds May in Calgary
London February 21 reports Captain Richard Burton Deane of the Marines, formerly of the R N W M P, married May, daughter of Captain Tyne. Deane, famed in Alberta, spent 30 years in the force and earlier served as superintendent in Calgary after moving from Lethbridge.
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London
Richard Burton Deane
The
Marines
Canadian Royal Northwest Mounted Police
May
Tyne
Deane
Alberta
R.N.W.M.P
Captain Deane
Calgary
Lethbridge
Marriage at Fifth Ave Methodist Church
On February 22 at Fifth Ave Methodist Church Roy Homer Colthorp and Selma Johnson of Winnifred wed in a ceremony conducted by Rev. A B Tuttle. Capt Leger of the 190th Regiment Winnipeg visits with sister Mrs Williams awaiting overseas orders. Dorothy Heald, daughter of Lieut and Mrs Heald, recovers well after appendix operation at General Hospital.
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Fifth Ave, Methodist Church
Roy Homer Colthorp
Selma Johnson
Winnifred
A. 8. Tuttle
Capt. Leger
190Th Regiment
Winnipeg
Mrs. Williams
Fourth St
Dorothy Heald
Marriage of Douglas and James in Medicine Hat
The Edmonton Bulletin reports the marriage of Mrs. Douglas to Mr. David James Douglas of Medicine Hat. Rev Dr McQueen officiated. The bride wore white crepe de chine with lace and carried white roses. The ceremony featured the bride’s brother Will Strachan escorting her and sister Margaret Strachan as bridesmaid. The groom stood with Carl Hargrave of Medicine Hat. W T Hendra sang, and pink and white carnations adorned the room. The couple left for their honeymoon on the 11 56 train and plan to reside in Medicine Hat.
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Carl Hargrave
W. T. Hendra
Mrs. Douglas
Douglas
Medicine Hat
Edmonton Bulletin
Province to Erect Bridge North of Brooks over Red Deer
Edmonton February 23 The government plans a traffic bridge across the Red Deer at Emersons ferry cutting travel to Duchess Bassano Brooks and Empress This year the bridge will be 450 feet long with approaches Farmers north of the Red Deer urged the action noting wheat production and expected doubled acreage D F Halley chaired the deputation with members from the district and Bassano Officials from Bassano included Mr Pearce L Webster and A Headman
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Edmonton
Red Deer
Alta
Duchess
Bassano
Brooks
Empress
D. F. Halley
A. Helmer
L. J. Kemp
M. D. Ferguson
E W. Wand
BE. Klautt
W. Gordon
W. Winning
8. Deer
Mr. Pearce
L. Webster
A. Headman
Russians to Open Canada Purchasing Office in Ottawa
Ottawa February 23 The Russian government will establish a purchasing department for Canada in Ottawa marking a shift from New York for continental purchases Col Kovaleff leads the move and will oversee the new office with Canadian ties forming a formal liaison point in the capital.
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Ottawa
New York
Canada
Col. Kovaleff
Pretty house wedding of Miss Nannie Strachan
A very pretty house wedding occurred Wednesday evening at 8 o clock. Miss Nannie Strachan second daughter of Mrs Andrew Strachan of 10318 117th street was united in marriage.
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Nannie Strachan
Andrew Strachan
117Th Street
Mar
Russian Army Arrives to Install Minion Government
The Russian army has arrived to take control of the local government at the request of co authorities. They aim to establish a new office and oversee late transactions linked to Russian interests.
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Department of Agriculture
Vince
Boyle
Mr. Boyle
KELLY
Scott A Bowne
Toronto
Gat
Yukon
Germany
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows
R. A. Parker
J. A. Tully
G. E. Berry
Walwick
0. E. Tisdale
H. J. Adames
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Alf
Johnston
Commissioner of Immigration
MR. Lampson
W. M. Lampson
Hillside Cemetery
C. Hunter
F. G. Forster
1.C.C.F. Grand Lodge
R. G. Parker
Mr. J. &. Peacock
Prisoners of War Aid Society
Browns’ Limited
A. S. Tuttle
Doondale
W. F. Gold
Fifth Ave
C. J. Wilson
Miss Medhurst
H. A. Moore
Grand Lodge
I. 0.C.F
Colthorp—Johnson
H. H. Best
Whitla
Arthur Webb
Douglas—Strachan
A Angey
ADE
Ew.gillett Company Limited
Montreal
Shubert
Tiyn Shubert
White
Alberta Farmers’ Co-operative Elevator Company Limited
Lougheed
Mr. Farmer
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