Japs consent to mediation and push in Kiangwan sector
Chinese forces in Kiangwan retreat under heavy Japanese assault. Tokyo reports naval communique saying Chinese units retire in disorder after 10:30 a.m. attack. Premier Wang Ching-wei urges China to resist to the end at Shanghai as Japan presses with artillery, planes, and tanks. Continues on page five.
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League OF Nations
Shanghai
Cassociated Press
Kiagawar
Kiangwan
Miaochungchen
Chapel
Tokio
Associated Press
Shangui
Nanking
Mar
Wiang Ching-Wei
China
Logano
Shangphai
Associated Prees
Jaminese
Whangpov
Jdzunie
O. 4
Ireumo
Kent
Chapei
Kiangwun
Miaochune Chen
Yangtse
Dominion Income Tax May See Substantial Rise
Ottawa reports the government weighing a substantial increase in income tax schedules to balance the national budget. The House of Commons adopted a Lucas resolution urging consideration of higher taxation for those able to bear it, with Finance Minister E N Rhodes noting municipalities provinces and the Dominion share the burden. The effort faces debate and possible amendments.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
W. T.lachs
U.F.A
Camrose
E. N. Rhodes
Lucas
Rhodes
Dominion
Valuable Golden Relics Go Into Melting Pots
An official of a leading London bullion firm estimates Britons hold about £1 billion in gold antiques and objects. The high price for gold spurs a “gold rush” as owners sell ancient pieces to cash in, often unaware their true value as art. Items include Indian armaments and gem-encrusted cameos, with a gold wash basin and ewer valued in the thousands.
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Toteton
Mar
London
Great Britain
Deaters
India
Beaverbrook Misses Lords Debate Over Trade Bill
Lord Beaverbrook, Canadian born peer and Empire Crusader, contracted a severe illness and could not participate in the House of Lords debate on the National Government's trade bill Monday night in London.
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London
Lord Beaverbrook
House of Lords
Old Man River Flood Destroys Finlay Bridge Piers
Water levels along the Saskatchewan river rose steadily over several days. By six o clock last evening the ice yielded under pressure toward the north shore, piling high cakes along the banks and damaging crippled piers of the Finlay bridge already in disrepair.
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Saskatchewan River
Finlay Bridge
Stolen Sheep In Charleroi Caries Deadly Germs
A year-old inoculated sheep was stolen from Charleroi Monessen hospital’s experimental lab. Police and hospital staff rush to locate the animal amid fears it carries dangerous germs and could threaten public health if its meat is eaten.
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Charlroi
Charleroi- Monessen Hospital
Crow's Nest Strike Talks Stall In Quiet Camp
There was no change in the Crow’s Nest strike situation at Stairmore and Bellevue on Monday. No move toward a settlement was made and conditions remained calm in the camps. Local weather report notes a temperature of 38.28.
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Lethbridge
Stairmore
Bellevue
Alberta's New Income Tax Expectations Stated
Edmonton reports government defers exact tax schedules for Alberta's new income tax. Projections include 1 percent on $1,090 to $2,000, 2 percent on $2,000 to $4,000, higher rates beyond. Exemptions: $750 single, $1,500 married, $400 per child. Corporate exemption $1,000 with 4 percent tax on remaining profits. Legislation to follow.
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Edmonton
City Council Passes Water ByLaw Amendments and Salaries Cut
A special council meeting approved amendments to the water bylaw affecting ground used for residences and for vegetables farms. The mayor and city clerk may sign a civic unions agreement with a ten percent salary cut. A report on unemployment relief credit was adopted and Alderman Simpson thanked for his conference with Prenney Brownlee. Metered charges set rates from 25 cents to 12 cents per 1000 gallons, plus monthly service fees from 1.60 to 24. Deposits range 2.10 to 26.40 with refunds or credit at season end. payments due monthly with service continuation.
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Civic Unions
Ald
P. M. Simpson
Prenney Brownlee
Coal shipments to Ontario extended for one year
Ottawa reports the Privy Council, acting on a Mines Ministry recommendation, has extended the test shipments of Alberta coal to Ontario for another year. The special low freight rate prevents discontinuation on March 15 for shipments that were set to end.
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Ottawa
Minster of Mines
Privy Council
Alberta
Ontario
Liberals push for deeper cuts in provincial estimates
In Edmonton on February 29 Liberal W R Rowson urged referring the budget for the year ending March 31 1933 back to the government for revision and greater economies. He cited a public debt of 14338 173065 and deficits for 1931 32 and 1932 32 while arguing new taxes burdening the people should be avoided. continued in page five.
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Edmonton
W. R Rowson
Edmeonton
Towson
Mtv
Jonson
Ment
Howson
Gold Standard Myth Met With Warning From Prime Minister Bennett
Premier Bennett told the Commons Canada will study credit and currency reform before 1930 banking law revisions. He suggested a central bank might dovetail with the U S Federal Reserve, warned that dropping the gold standard would ruin the country and could devalue the dollar drastically. He noted gold remains as coverage for Dominion notes amid wartime stability.
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Ottawa
Canada
R. BE. Bennett
Lease of Commons
Federal Reserve Bank of
United States
Bennett
Dominion
Manchuria Proclaims Independent Republic Under Pu Yi
The Manchuria republic was proclaimed in Mukden with a new five colored flag. Henry Pu Yi, former Boy Emperor of China, will inaugurate the government at Changchun, designated as the new state capital.
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Mukden
Manchuria
Associated Press
Geneva Accepts Boncour Peace Proposals At League Council
Japanese government accepted the peace proposals from French delegate M. Paul Boncour at Geneva. An immediate Shanghai truce and an international conference to settle terms were proposed with Britain France the United States Italy and both China and Japan participating. Ambassadors and officials supported the plan while the United States signaled backing in a letter to the League secretary general.
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Far East
China
Japan
Manchuria
League of Nations
New York
Frank McCoy
United States
Righ
Clauda
France
Earl of Lytton
Great Britain
Luigi Androvandi Marescotti
Italy
Heinrich Schnee
Germany
McCoy
Tokio
Associated Press
Jozeph Paul Boncour
League Nations Council
Geneva
Waitake Sato
M. Paul-Boncour
Mirenkichi Yoshivawa
Navy
Shanghai
League of Nations Council
United United
Naotake Sato
W. W. Yen
Chinese Council
John Simon
Flugh R.” Wilson
Eric Drummond
League
Forecast of Ontario beer and wine vote stirred by Conservatives
Ottawa report says an Ontario general election within a year will feature beer and wine licenses for hotels to boost tourist trade and provincial revenue. Premier George S. Henry denies knowledge of such plans, while Toronto notes no election date is known.
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Ottawa
the Citizen
Ontario
Quebec
United States
Toronto
George S. Henry
Ontrio
Mountain Rail Tracks Cleared After Floods
Vancouver area reports four days of flood and mudslide disruption easing. 600 feet of railway washed out at Verder Crossing, telegraph and rail service returning eastward. Chilliwack area residents displaced, water at the airport receding, grain and feed stored damaged, no fatalities.
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Vancouver
B.C
Points East
Chilliwack
Verder Crossing
Heanth
Edmonton Health Travelling Clinic Finances
Edmonton report shows about 16000 dollars still outstanding in the travelling clinic project. Legislation notes 7343 for 1930 and 8991 for last year, with operating costs 21427 in 1930 and 23284 in 1931. The clinic will not operate this year as an economy move.
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Edmonton
George Hoadley
Grain inspections report from Winnipeg
Winnipeg grain inspections show wheat at 620 cars yesterday compared with 283 last year. Inspectors logged 498 contracts and 119 oars with Batley at 2 and 25, flax 2 versus 4, rye 4 vs 1, and other grains 1 vs 2.
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Winnipeg
Batley
New British Tariff Goes Into Effect This Morning
London rules apply a general 10 percent ad valorem duty on most imports as the new tariff bill opens. Ships crowded UK ports raced to unload before duties took effect, many succeeding while others faced delays and higher costs amid ongoing storm conditions.
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London
United Kingdom
House of Lords
Viscount Philip Snowden
Ickornshaw
Lord Marley
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