Siege of Fiume Begins With Strict Blockade
Viume March 1 The siege of Fiume has begun with a stringent blockade against commodities including foodstuffs. General Caviglia says the iron blockade targets D’Annunzio’s forces and that care for children is prioritized. A Milan-bound 200 children were allowed to travel as efforts to mitigate harm continue. The correspondent notes the city’s deep despair and critical situation amid the closure.
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Milan
Fiumians
D’annunzio
Viume
Fiume
Cavigila
Gabriel D'Annunzio
Fimmae
Dark Horse Captures Big Race at Los Angeles
Jimmie Murphy, a veteran mechanician, debuting as a driver, won the 250 mile Los Angeles speedway race earning 10 000 prize. Joe Boyer led until a broken rod sidelined him after 44 laps. Ira Vail finished second for 6 000 and Joe Thomas third for 3 000.
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Art Klein
Jimmy Murthy
Klein
Eddie Pullen
Ira Vail
Roscoe Sarles
Ken Goodson
Cliff Durant
Waldo Stein
Jimmy Murphy
Ralph de Pamna
Pullen
Ralph
Mulford
Boyer
Ralph de Palina
Milton
Los Angeles
Reb
Jimmie Murphy
Los Angeles Speedway
Murphy
Joe Boyer
Joe Thomas Oves
Widding
Record Flights 86020 Feet Beat World High Altitude Mark
Major Schroder, chief test pilot at McCook Field, survived a plunge from 86020 feet a five mile fall that broke the world record. He was hospitalized in shock with temporary paralysis and blindness. The plane righted at 20000 feet then landed upright.
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Schroder
Hosp
Dayton
S.r J. Schroder
Dhief
McCook Tield
Town Visionary Poem On Community And Growth
The piece speaks in a reflective, lyrical voice about loving one’s town and rebuilding it through collective effort. It argues progress comes from locals staying and working together rather than leaving or blaming others. It frames civic effort as the path to reviving a town.
Services of Great Interest Across City Churches
Yesterday drew unusually large churchgoer attendance across Anglican, Presbyterian, Baptist and Methodist congregations. Westminste r and Knox hosted Loy Scouts, Washington Avenue held a sacrament and reception with many participants and twenty eight new members. St Johns Church faced full capacity despite extra seating.
Justice and Not Expenditure in Pritchard Trial Conference
Winnipeg March 1 Crown counsel offered to call witnesses for W A Pritchard who defends himself in the seven strike leaders trial. Justice Metcalfe noted the country would bear costs for justice even if funds are limited. Pritchard declined the offer and said he may or may not call witnesses, promising to proceed properly.
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Winnipeg
Justice Metcalfe
W. A. Pritchard
A. J. Andrews
K.C
Pritchard
Juatho Metcalfe
Flu Outbreak Closes Seminary in Quebec
Quebec reports renewed flu surge with sixty students ill at the seminary and three hundred others sent home for two weeks as the city braces for further illness starting March first.
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Quebec
Seminary of
Canada Moves to Curb Dumping of Stocks on Market
Montreal March 1 Sir Henry Drayton Canadian Minister of Finance says steps have been taken to discourage liquidation of Canadian stocks and curb overseas sales. After talks with bond dealers brokers and bankers he said measures will direct financial channels to limit sale of overseas held stocks on the Canadian market.
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A. Drayton
Montreal
Montreal Gazette
Henry Drayton
Dominion
Toronto deputation seeks $14 weekly minimum wage for girls
A group of Toronto residents urged the Ontario government to fix a 14 dollar per week minimum wage for women and girls. Rev Gillett Agar said the amount is the least needed to cover board lodging clothing and necessities and called for a standing committee to set and adjust standards of labor for women and girls in Ontario.
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Toronto
Ontario
Gillett Agar
Borden Arrival Abuzz At Dock With Ottawa Officials
Premier Borden arrives aboard The Carmania amid a welcoming group including Lady Borden J A Calder J D Reid L G Christie and Col J A Cooper. Christie accompanies from Paris talks to review peace negotiations. The Carmania was near Amrose Channel at 10 40 and due to dock soon. A conference with Ottawa ministers and cabinet members is planned this afternoon. Borden and Lady Borden to depart for the south tomorrow or Wednesday.
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New York
Lady Borden
J. A. Calder
J. D. Reid
L. G. Christie
Department of External Affairs
Col
J. A. Cooper
Canadian Bureau of Information
Borden
Christie
Paris
Ambrose Channel
Robert
Ottawa
Mr. Christie
Grogs Bench Men Bers Grouped Together
In police court this morning Fred Smith and K J Stevens were each fined ten dollars and costs for intoxication. Ottawa scene shifts to the legislative house where seating cards reveal a dozen seats for former government supporters and incoming members R H Halbert and O H Guild among the new arrivals.
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Fred Smith
K. J. Stevens
Ottawa
Michael Clark
J. A. Haharg
Perkins Takes Over Bond Co Irrigation Moves to New Premises
Mr. C. L. Perkins has taken over the business of R. A. Bond & Co. and plans to relocate to Bond’s premises. Bond has bought an irrigated farm near Vauxhall, a town founded by the Canada Land and Irrigation Co. He does not expect much crop this year while he finishes city and country contracts.
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C. L. Perkins
R. A. Bond & Co
Bond
Vauxhall
Canada Land and Irrigation Co
Macedonians Seek Permit to Bring Wives to Canada
In Toronto a conference with a steamship agent revealed that about 200 Macedonian women may join their husbands in Canada this summer if they secure approval from the British government.
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Toronto
Europe
Prisoner Recaptured After Exciting Chase And Revolver Duel
Edmonton police recaptured Alex Junek alias Johnson after a 24 hour chase ending with him firing on constables. He was shot in the chest and arm, brought to the provincial police headquarters, with Dr Braithwaite attending. Junek escaped Edson custody on Saturday evening after being sentenced for vagrancy, corpulent the chase led by Constable Milroy.
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Alex. Junek
Edson
A.P.P
Edmonton
Mar T
Alex
Junek
Dr. Braithwaite
Johnson
Milroy
Junel
Russell Pee appeals court writes on two year term
Written judgments filed in Winnipeg outline Russell, a strike leader, being found guilty on all counts. The court says evidence supported the jury and that the conspiracy aimed at revolution, not higher wages. The judges describe the strike as an insurrectionary attempt to subvert government authority and establish socialist rule, with bloodshed if needed.
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Winnipeg
Court of Appeals
R. B. Russell
Perdue
Canada
Justice Cameron
Forum meetings praised as worthwhile in Dreamland theatre
A good sized audience praised the Forum meetings held in Dreamland theatre. Ald Hole spoke on the Dominion Labor party and Christian principles guiding city work. Mr. Hector Ling, chairman, affirmed the value of the sessions and announced upcoming lectures by Mr. Peebles of Calgary and Mr. St. Shore on political topics.
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Dreamland Theatre
Peebles
Calgary
St. Shore
Beefore
Wiote
Hector Ling
Ald Hole
Lang
Supreme Court Upholds United States Steel Trust
Washington March 1 The Supreme Court today upheld the formation of the United States Steel Corporation and subsidiary combinations in the iron and steel industry, refusing to dissolve the so called steel trust. The court dismissed the Sherman law suit for dissolution.
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Steel Trust Court
Sherman Law Suit
Washington
Supreme Court
United States Steel Corporation
Iron and Steel Industry
Steel Trust
Campaign to reduce gambling houses in Spain grows
Madrid dispatch reports a country-wide drive against a sharp rise in gambling houses. In three years the number has more than doubled in major cities, with Madrid alone listing over 200 establishments. Villages also host such venues, typically one for the rich and one for the poor.
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Spain
Madrid
Supreme court session opens at courthouse morning
The Supreme Court session opens at the courthouse tomorrow morning at 100.9 clock, with formal proceedings beginning as judges convene to hear cases. Citizens are urged to attend or follow coverage for updates on rulings and schedules.
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Supreme Court
Bears Arrests Spark Paris Strike Turmoil
Paris reports show three or more strike leaders arrested during morning protests. Great excitement among unionists as news of the arrests spreads, signaling potential escalation in the labor action.
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Paris
Als Road Ratungs
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