Germans Battle Over Ex Emperor's Fortune in Diet
In Berlin on March 6 the majority Socialists pushed to refer the issue to the National Assembly. A heated debate followed as Socialists and Independents denounced the ex ruler and pressed confiscation of the Hohenzollern properties via a constitutional amendment. Deputy Gract accused the former emperor of failing historic duties and fleeing to Holland.
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Ottawa expects Prem and Bordens return before session
Reports from Ottawa say Sir Robert Borden's health improves after rest in Charleston. He is said to resume duties soon and may be seen in harness before the session advances, with Ottawa awaiting action from the prime minister.
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Defence Seeks Jury Changes in High Profile Trial
The defense moves to withdraw jurors from a 10 member panel after the Crown rests. Lead counsel Ro A Ronnar KCL argues misconduct and irrelevancy of evidence. Ward Wollacds announces the motion as to certain accused leaders. William Ivers claims the Crown omitted parts of articles to mislead the jury.
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Mayor of Moose Jaw Fined for Assault on Alderman
Mare 8. S.A. Hamilton, mayor of Moose Jaw, was fined and costs by the magistrate in the city police court today after pleading guilty to assault on Alderman I. Modirekson.
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Grocers Union Plans No Discounts and 7 Percent Interest
The Ontario Wholesale Grocers association held its annual meeting and agreed groceries should be set with no discounts and interest at seven percent. City official President Vo pl predicted further price increases in travel goods during the recovery period amid ongoing controls.
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Britain Faces Nationwide Transport Strike Threat
London reports a threatened nationwide strike by transport workers after employers refuse a weekly pay rise. Redefinition of Transport Workers headquarters authorized executives to present strike notices as food distribution worries escalate.
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Knife attack leads to month in jail for Spurlock
In a Supreme Court criminal sitting, Russell Spurlock was jailed for one month in Lethbridge for aggravated assault on John Endershs after admitting no defense. The judge condemned knife violence and warned that a knife cannot be used without punishment. The day also saw a forgery case dismissed for Theodore Chibaty and a trial start for Jacob Zawiek on receiving stolen property.
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Woman fined and jailed for disturbance at police court
Juanita Money was charged under vagrancy laws after a disturbance while intoxicated. She received a $10 fine, which was unpaid, and a three month sentence to serve in Fort Saskatchewan.
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C N R Head Office Move and Death Reported
News notes indicate the Canadian National Railways head office would be established in Montreal and staff in Toronto received notices. Major Jack Stiones, formerly something, is reported dead at Trinidad in a related note. details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Late news: committee to govern steamship traffic
A resolution proposes a permanent commission to govern all ocean steamship traffic between United Kingdom ports and Canada ports and would be brought before Parliament by Mr Armstrong Lambton East in a matter of days.
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Trial Marriage Leads Experimenter Into U.S. Federal Court
Phoenix, March 3. A trial marriage contract between a soldier and an artist's model led to the federal court conviction of Henry O Brien for bringing to the United States a minor for immoral purposes. The defense argued the model testified she met O Brien in Portland and he asked her to repay him with marriage within six months.
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Peg T and L Council Postpones Action on Defence Committee
The Winnipes and Labor Cothe report a delay in decisions regarding the Defence Committee until after the strike leaders' trial concludes, following the opinion of PLM Draper and secretary of the froaidn ion.
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Eight Hour Day Legislation Now in Provincial Hands
Orfawia Maren 62 reports that the eight hour day legislation is in the hands of provincial governments. The minister of labor says federal jurisdiction under treaty rights could act if provinces fail to legislate, to implement international treaty provisions.
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Budget pledge: revenue and expenditure to balance
London reports the chancellor told the Commons that the forthcoming budget would balance revenue and expenditure. Lords pass the proportional representation bill for local electors on second reading and discuss nationalization and Yeomanry regiments.
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Wallop on Jaw Saves Girl's Life
In New York on March 2 Frances Nosicia stood near a fire and flames leapt from her clothes. Her sister Sadie Emori punched her jaw to stop her from fleeing the blaze. Frances collapsed but the blow halted the escape. Emori covered the girl with a carpet and put out the flames. Dr Eldowitz of Bellevue called the action life saving.
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Prohibition Abolished in Grand Mere Quebec
Prohibition fell by a large majority in Grand Mere yesterday with about 2000 voters. Only ten votes favored prohibition, opening the city to beer and wine under the new provincial license. Nearby cities Phine Rivers and Shawinigan also voted to end the local option prohibition. A separate notice mentions Wildbattle versus Wallum Go Gallnway at Laporte, and the deceased was not a former resident of Grooks, Alberta.
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Review of Boyle on liquor questions and prohibition laws
Edmonton March 2 Hon J R Boyle attorney general delivered a comprehensive review of prohibition and liquor enforcement using 1919 results. He estimated legal profits at 2 150 517 and bootleg profits at 3 500 000, urged a plebiscite on importation, and pressed tighter regulation of liquor houses and distribution.
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Bolshevik Forces Advance Rapidly in Caucasus Region
An official telegram received in Moscow says Bolshevik troops have advanced in the Caucasus near Taplily. In the fortnight prior, the Soviet front is reported to have captured about 12,000 officers and men, as General Denskine’s army is said to be gradually dispersing.
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Vermont and Massachusetts towns vote wet in annual meetings
Vermont towns statewide favored wet status with about 75 percent voting for liquor licenses. Cities like Burlington St Albans Montpelier Rutland shifted from prohibition to wet by large margins. In Massachusetts, nearly 50 of 67 towns voted wet in annual meetings despite long histories of dry status.
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Flames Drive Family From Bed In Snow Fire Tragedy
Neighbors found Charles Everett his wife and an 11 year old son shivering in the snow before the ruins of their Bracebridge home. The trio, confined to bed with influenza, crawled to safety as the fire destroyed the house. They were rushed three miles to Bracebridge and are reported in serious condition. Millow Rees at Thorburton was destroyed by fire.
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