Premier Brownlee Defends Government Amid Budget Criticism
Premier Brownlee faced sharp opposition attacks in the Legislature as he defended the government against charges of extravagance. He argued the budget and old age pension plan were fiscally sound, noting interim accounts and a small deficit. The debate touched taxation, public accounts, and provincial finances with references to Liberal and Conservative leaders.
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Edmonton
J. BE. ‘Brownlee
Delix
Brownlee
George HL Webster
Pindhi
Webster
A. Va. McGillivray
K.C
Joseph JT. Shaw
Canada
Eldorado Diamond Find Near South Africa Sparks Market Talk
Reported South African Eldorado discovery near the northwest Cape Colony prompts diamond dealers to doubt price impact. Sir Davis Harris and Minister Beyers caution government plans to control output, avoid flooding market with diamonds.
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London
South Africa
Namaqualand
Cape Colony
Davis Harris
Kimberley
de ‘Beers
Beyers
Plane crash near Istorof marsh kills three in Kent
Three men die when an airplane from East Church crashes on marshland at Istorof Grain in East Kent. The Pregs Association received a brief message with no further details.
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London
Sovere
East Church
Istorof
Grain
East Kent
Pregs Association
Prince Henry Follows Quorn Hounds After Accident
Prince Henry, undeterred by an accident a few days ago, defied fate and joined the Quorn Hounds today at Melton Mowbray. The event underscores his sporting resolve in May in England.
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Melton Mowbray, Engl
Beg
Local Ottawa Notes Stir Budget Debate Amid Parties
Fragmentary Ottawa report shows a budget discussion with mentions of Health and government figures. Names appear garbled but reference Conservative and Liberal positions with East Essex and Inverness as contexts.
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Ottawa
Max
Can
Tetserdy
Rica
Ue H. King
L Dy McDougall
Odette
Jo Fe
Esséx
Yale
Sham
Market Report From Winnipes March 2
Prices narrow as business in grains and staple commodities slows. Trading showed some unloading and restricted buying while professional interests in wheat and oats moved cautiously. Coarse grains remained dull with limited offerings and a cautious export outlook.
Changes Proposed to Alberta Workmen's Compensation Act
Edmonton reports major changes proposed to the Workmen's Compensation Act including higher benefit percentages based on injury class, coverage for residents working outside Alberta, and new board powers. The bill expands scope to hotels and greenhouses, sets penalties up to 500, and outlines medical and operational rules including hernia conditions and post injury disablement periods.
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Edmonton
Maren
Alberta
Proctor Named Manager of Calder and Co Rail Agency
Winnipeg March 2 Proctor appointed manager of A Calder and Co Rail and Steamship Agency in the city. He has long been active in passenger traffic in the West and spent nearly thirty years in the CPR passenger department. The agency, established about 45 years ago, will have Proctor as its head.
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Winnipeg
John EB. Proctor
A. Calder and
C O., Ltd
Rail and Steamship Agency
Proctor
Ben
C.P.R
California
Ominion
Montreal Bandits Carry Out Downtown Payroll Robbery
Montreal bandits pulled a noon before daylight street holdup in Victoria Square. They escaped with four satchels containing 2415 dollars the weekly payroll of Benalack Lithographing Company.
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Montreal
Baill
Benallack Lithographing + Company
Victoria Square
Farmers of Canada Saskatoon section votes against political entry
At the Saskatoon branch annual convention of the United Farmers of Canada proposals for direct political action by organized farmers were defeated. Two resolutions seeking cooperative government or swift nomination and funding of agricultural representatives were rejected after debates on moving into politics.
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Saskatoga
Can. Press
United ‘Farmers of Canada
Saskatchewan
Amendments to Game Law Expand Hunting Restrictions
Edmonton Feb 29 amendments to the Game Act include open season rules to be set by the lieutenant governor in council for various birds and bears with a close season June 15 to September 1. New license fee 2.60 for resident big game hunters per head. Prohibits trafficking in big game and game birds. permits may allow personal use by guests under conditions. Reciprocity in non resident fees also authorized.
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Edmonton
Canada
Mayor Thompson Sued Over 290000 Charge
Chicago figures report William McAndrew, former schools chief, sues Mayor William Hale Thompson for 290000 dollars. The suit arises from alleged insubordination and anti Americanism as of March through May. Local records note McAndrew’s suspension five months earlier.
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Chicago
William ‘Hale Thompson
Wiliam McAndrew
Wreck at Oshawa Railway Line Causes Major Damage
A wreck involving electric locomotives and trailing box cars occurred at Oshawa Ontario early today. The crash left the train badly damaged with damage estimated at 76,000 dollars. No further injuries are reported.
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Oshawa
Qont
Oshawa Railway
Alberta Trackway Bill Debated For Calgary Banff Road Plan
Edmonton hearing on a proposed Alberta Trackways bill to build a 20 foot wide concrete highway from Calgary to Banff with fares for motorists. Lunney and other incorporators faced questions on capital stock, cash subscriptions, engineer cost estimates, per mile costs from 35 000 to 45 000, bond underwriting, and bond disposal to public or large holders. A.A B. Claypool urged provincial road service, noting rising motor licenses and money already spent on wide and market roads. Continued on page Wight.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Calgary
Banff
International Boundary
H. W.lunney
J. 3. Brownlee
Park Gates
Lunney
Calgary-Banff
Canada
United States
Great Canine
A.A B. Claypool
Didsbury
Claypool
The
United
Wight
Haig Memorial to Be Homes for Vets
London officials announce the Haig memorial will be homes for war veterans widows and orphans. Premier Baldwin Ramsay MacDonald Lloyd George and other notables back a $2.5 million popular subscription to finance the project as the campaign starts today. The government will erect a statue but people seek to show personal affection through the fund.
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London
Earl Haig
Marshall Diaz
Baldwin
Ramsay MacDonald
Lloyd ,George
Oather
Goverment
Solver
Hoover Declines to Seek Wisconsin Presidential Nomination
Washington March 2 Herbert Hoover will not seek the Wisconsin Republican presidential nomination. His name had been entered yesterday at Madison as a candidate but will be withdrawn by authorized persons.
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Hoover
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Wisconsin
Madison
Urge Completion of Manyberties Road at Edmonton Chamber
At a directors meeting the Chamber of Commerce instructed Sec W Huckvale to urge the Provincial Department of Public Works to pave the Mangbertine road beyond the petrified cone into Medicine Hat. The Edmonton chamber endorsed a resolution urging road completion and proposed that owners of auto trucks carrying merchandise be bonded.
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Chamber of Commierce
W. Huckvale
Bua
Mangbertin
Department
Ig Beng
Shané
Medicine
Edmonton Chamber’ of Commerce
Minister William Sloan of British Columbia Dies at 61
Victoria B C March 2 William Sloan aged 61 a minister mines of British Columbia and provincial secretary 1984 27 died at St Josephs hospital at 5 oclock this morning after a long illness He had held portfolios including education and resources in several administrations and had been in failing health for months The story notes his years of service and his attendance at the legislature and cabinet posts
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Victoria
B.C
Wiliam Sloan
Mines of
British Columbia
St. Joseph’s ’Hospital
Sain
Breater
Oliver
MacLean
Bean
Hudson Straits Patrol Missing Fliers Located
Ottawa reports 175 of the Hudson Straits patrol fliers missing since February have been found. Department of Marine officials confirm recovery of several airmen led by Sergeant Terry and A Lewis with Burwell aiding. Recovery details remain sparse as officials release only basic factual updates.
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Ottawa
Mar
Hudson Straits
Department
of Marine
Adee
Terry
A. Lewis
Ibydro Burwell
Ayas
Ravel
Howe
Pesson
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Marquis of Hamilton
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Winnipes
George ‘Henderson
Montreal Board of Trade
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Povernor
LE. . Proctor
Pass
Medicine Hat
Montreal Bandits
UFA
Dead Eddie
Foy
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Kansas’ City
Haig
Manyberties
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