Supreme Court awards Vivian MacMillan $10,000 in seduction case
The Supreme Court of Canada reversed Alberta courts and ordered the $10,000 verdict against ex Premier John A. Brownlee to be restored. Chief Justice Duff wrote the majority ruling upholding the jury finding and noting no proof of loss of vigour was required. Miss Vivian MacMillan, now Mrs Henry Sorenson, and daughter of Allan D. MacMillan of Edson, testified in the long case which began in 1933. An appeal against the decision was announced by M. M. Porter, solicitor for Brownlee.
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Ottawa
C.P. J
Vivian MacMillan
John A. Brownlee
Alberta
Supreme Court of Canada Today
W. C. Ives
Edmonton
Court of Appeal
Dominion
Tits Ce
Lyman Duff
Tiuprene
eleDavis
Abtontea
Iss MacMillan
Brownlee
Miss MacMillan
Allan
D. MacMillan
Edson
Alta
C.P
Supreme Court of Canada
M. M. Porter
S.C
Henry Sorenson, Edson
Supreme Court rules gold payment ban applies to bullion contracts
The U S government won in a 5 to 4 Supreme Court decision upholding the 1933 resolution prohibiting gold payments for bullion and coin. Justice Cardozo wrote the majority opinion while Justices Van Devanter McReynolds Sutherland and Butler dissented.
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Washington
C.P
United States
Supreme Court
Cardozo
van “Devanter
McReynolds
Sutherland
Butler
Ontario Furniture Strike Expands Across Western Regions
A large labor walkout spread through western Ontario as over 1,000 workers joined the Furniture Workers Union strike. Factories in Hanover Wingham Owen Sound Strathroy Lucknow Kincardine Listowel and Stratford closed while Toronto union members met to decide on further action.
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Toronto
C.P
Ontario
Hanover
Alberta Drama Festival To Be Held In Calgary
The Alberta Drama Festival is set for Calgary on March 19 2021 with Mr George de Warfax as adjudicator. Audiences in Ontario already respect his fair criticisms delivered with verve and charm. The March 20 festival night features Heaven on Earth directed by Blanchard in Medicine Hat. Also on March 8 at the Little Theatre in Medicine Hat will be The Drums of Dude directed by H Norman Davis and Wurzel Fluramery directed by P H McQueen.
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Alberta
Calgary
George de Warfax
Ontario
Medicine ‘Hat
Little ‘Theatre
India
H. Norman
Davis
Wurzel
Storm Lashes British Isles Killing 19 People
A violent storm across the British Isles and western Europe caused at least 19 deaths. The gale peaked at 98 mph near Holyhead and exceeded hurricane force in many areas. Britain reports 12 weekend deaths from exposure and exhaustion.
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London
C.P. Cable
British Isles
Europe
North
Africa
Holyhead
Wales
Britain
Death Sentence Commuted for Mrs Pogmore in Canada
Ottawa dispatch reports Christine Maud Pogmore’s death sentence reduced to life in prison by the cabinet. Emanuel Ernst, also convicted of the same murder, will be hanged after the cabinet’s decision against interference.
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Ottawa
C.P
Christine Maud
Pogmore
Department of Justice
Emanuel Ernst
Keller Pleads Guilty and Is Sentenced in Supreme Court
Keller pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and theft in a Supreme Court session and received three months imprisonment. Crown Prosecutor MacGregor supported leniency while noting the seriousness of the crime. He had concealed himself in the Boyd Wholesale basement and stole cigarettes after hours. Judge Shepherd indicated the sentence would start from arrest on January 16, with the punishment to be served at Lethbridge.
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Keller
Supreme Court
Wien
Otto
B. Davidson
Kci
MacGregor
Boyd Wholesale
Railway Street
Shepherd
R. Bei Davidson
Lethbridge
Davidson
Duke of Windsor Set May 2 for Wallis Simpson Wedding
London reports the Duke of Windsor plans to wed Mrs Wallis Simpson on May 2 after her divorce becomes absolute on April 27. The Associated Press notes he intends to marry as soon as possible, with The Manchester Guardian adding a possible August return to England.
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London
C.P. Cable
Duke of Windsor
Wallis Simpson
Associated Press
Grey Owl Heads to Movies for New Film Project
Grey Owl the Indian author naturalist is set to appear in a film directed by Bopeaiena and English publishers. The movie will depict an Indian on the trail and in camp with Grey Owl leading the narrative. He plans to travel to Prince Albert at month end and then tour England in the fall.
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Prince Albert
Sask
Grey Owl
Paneer
Oueet
Ina Icture
Is Bopeaiena
English
Findian
Winnce
Prince ‘Albert
England
Princess at Man Killed in Ontario Auto Crash
In Maitland Ontario Capt Lyman Black M C of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry was killed when his car veered into a tree near Maitland east of Brockville while en route to Ottawa to visit his mother Mrs Gee. Flying Officer Minnes of Ottawa died later from injuries. Black a Yukon MP, aged about 37, will be buried in Ottawa tomorrow. Minnes is survived by a wife and three children.
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Maitland
Ont
Lyman. Black
M.C
Princess' Patricia’s
Light Infantry
Trenton
Bix
Brockville
Minnes
Ottawa
Capt. Black
Gee, Black
Yukon
Alberta Forecast Quiet Tonight Through Tuesday
The latest forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Tuesday in Alberta with temperatures steady or slightly lower. Dr. Augustus Warren Crane, 68, pioneer in vagal physiology and Roentgenology, died suddenly at his Kalamazoo home while dressing.
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Alberta
Augustus “Warren Crane
Kalamazoo, Mich
Calgary Woman Killed by Automobile at Intersection
Mrs S J Blow, 40, died in hospital two hours after a street collision Saturday night in Calgary. Her daughter, injured, was not seriously hurt.
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Calgary
C.P
J. Blow
Farewell Banquet Honors J. M. Castle in Calgary
A farewell banquet at the Cecil hotel honored J. M. Castle upon his promotion to Canadian Pacific Express agent at Red Deer. Staff presented a club bag while officials from Alberta and British Columbia sent telegrams and toasts.
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Cecil
Medicine Hat
Canadian Pacific Express Co
J. M. Castle
Red Deer
JW. Poppiewell
J. H. “Whitehouse
Canadian ‘Pacific, Express,.Co
Castle
Alberta
British Columbia
R. Johnson S
Calgary
A. J. Barlow
Gastle
Nelson
T. W. Beaven
M. Flynn
Lethbridge
H. sKingrett
Mr. Castle
Britain May Propose New Mediation On Spanish War
London March 1 Foreign Secretary Eden hinted in the House of Commons that Britain may submit new mediation proposals for the Spanish civil war after the non intervention committees plan to isolate the conflict takes effect. The government views the move as a constant consideration and informed circles interpret it as signaling new mediation efforts.
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London
C.P
Britain
International
Eden
House of Commons
the Commons
Social Credit Talk in Calgary Draws Big Crowd at Moose Hall
A large audience attended a Moose Hall gathering Saturday night to hear C W Willmott of Calgary discuss Operation of State Credit Houses and the dividend principle. He urged open testimony of votes for social credit, noting dividends as essential, and referenced the Debts Reduction Act and Aberhart governance.
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Moose Hall
C.W. Willmott
Calgary
Ellis
Willmott
Social Credit
Aberhart
Weekend Weather Report With Freezing Temperatures
Weekend temperatures plunged with a low of seven below zero and a high of twelve above. Yesterday’s low reached fourteen above and a high of thirty above. Noon today read twenty eight above. Buses have not yet reached the city though the road is open to Duchess and Calgary is expected within two days. Detours on the Highway to Duchess from Hat to Redcliff are to be cleared today.
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Duchess
Calgary
Redcliff
Alberta Legislature considers vehicle safety Act amendments
Readings show proposed changes to require dimmed headlights and brake maintenance for motor vehicles in Alberta. The amendments include pedestrian safety rules and enforcement powers, plus provisions for stopping cars failing to comply. Other bills on Town Planning Act and Mutual Telephones Act were read first.
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Wdmonton
C. Manning
Alberta
Fallow
Aberhart Premier Delays Change as Alberta Keeps Faith
The Aberhart government moves ahead while Premier William Aberhart asks supporters to defer a vote until June to gauge new legislation. He denies plans to resign, urges continued effort toward a new economic order and reassures voters of honest government amid rumors.
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J.F. Sanderson
Calgary
Aberhant
Berta
Social Credit
William Aberhart
Alberta
Ors
Postigal
Eaevanennee
Aberhart
Medicine Hat Brick and Tile Co Ltd elects officers
At the annual meeting held Saturday the Medicine Hat Brick and Tile Co Ltd elected officers for the coming year. President is James Mitchell, secretary H J Sissons, and directors include Dr J C Hargrave, T A Hargrave, W H Hargrave, J Ueberrhein, and H G Sheasby.
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Medicine Hat Brick and Tile Co.Ltd
James Mitchell
H.J. Sissons
J. C. Hargrave
T. A. Hargrave
W.H. Hargrave
J. Ueberrhein
H. G. Sheasby
Fragile OCR Totals by Province and Year
Figures record February 1936 totals for contracts awarded across Canadian provinces. Quebec shows 2 670 600 and New Brunswick 771 900 while British Columbia reaches 4 800 and Nova Scotia 369 000. Other provinces listed include Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and Prince Edward Island with smaller sums.
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Quebec
New Brunswick
British ‘Columbia
Nova Scotia
Manilo
Saskatchewan
Berta
Ribbentrop Fall Taints London Ties
A March report from London states German ambassador Joachim von Ribbentrop faces disgrace with Hitler as comments in a day’s sections warn of his recall to Germany. The Morning Post notes the dispute centers on the Hitler project and a strained direct link between Berlin and London.
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London
Joachim von
Ribbents
Bitler
Wer
Ribbentrop
Opening of Supreme Court in Medicine Hat
Mr W A Begg KC welcomed Justice Shepherd to Medicine Hat and praised the occasion at a court opening. He quoted excerpts from the Governor General speech about ribaldry, virtue, and the path to becoming a solicitor, noting the value of wisdom and public regard for the profession.
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Supreme Court
W. A. Begg
K.C
Bethalf
Bar
Association
Shepherd
Medicine Hat
Amade
Lord Tweedsmuir
Toronto
Begg
Governor General
Scotland
Elaine
Court
Sion
Ibad
Ats
Vic
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Warfax
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Wallie
Man
George Black, P
Montreal
Meen
Port Arthur
Winnipeg
Regina
Moose. Jaw
Swift Current
Fair
Vancouver
Victoria
S. J. Blow
M. Cass
C. W. Willmott
CaTey
von ‘Ribbentrop
Hitler
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