Edmonton Discusses Mutual Car Insurance Plan
The insurance branch of the Government has studied mutual indemnity insurance for automobile owners or a Government fund to cover accident costs. Hon. R. G. Reid noted in the Legislature that Charles Pingle proposed that license applicants show evidence of city insurance to cover damages from negligence.
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Edmonton
R. G. Reid
Legis
Charles Pingle
Medicine Hat
Pingle
Reid
Synthetic gasoline progress sparks national interest in France
A French project by Albert Prudhomme and Eugene Houdry claims to produce synthetic gasoline on a commercial basis at two thirds the event cost. A small plant reportedly yields five gallons of gasoline and byproducts per ton of lignite, with enough lignite to fuel France for 150 years. The process distills lignite gases and adds metal particles to boost chemical action, with government oversight and safety discussions on traffic and liability insurance continuing.
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Albert, Prudhomme
Eugene Houdry
Wiis
Enginver
Mines Commission of the
Chitibet' of Deputies
France
Two Sailors Lost After Nova Scotian Monclair Wreck
Crew of the Nova Scotian schooner Monclair perished with two known dead and two rescued after wreck on the bar off Herdy. Three additional men from Nundles of laths were seen in wreckage but disappeared. Two seamen died of exposure after the barge Luther Hopper foundered off Rhode Island.
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Orleans
Mitts
Monclair
Herdy
Genrzo
Luther Hopper
Rhode Island
Warkworth Fire Verdict Sets Suspicion on Deaths
Coroner's jury in Warkworth Ontario returns a verdict that Mia Stewart West and her baby Floyd died in March 1926 under suspicious circumstances. Only fragments of their bodies were found after a house fire, and officials say Mrs West's teeth could not have been burned away.
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Warkworth
Ont
Mia
Stewart West
Floyd
West
Edmonston Report Shows Lower 1926 Surplus Than 1925
Edmonston reports reveal the 1926 surplus is smaller than 1925 and below the 1926 estimate. The actual surplus stands at 17,800.53 dollars versus an estimated 21,989.46. Revenue exceeded estimates by 212,275.88 while expenditures exceeded the revised 216,464.81. Bonded debt rose by 5,005,773.79, leaving net bonded debt at 31,469,607.32.
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Edmonston
Brownlee
R. G. Reid
Alaska Tragedy Shocks Cordova As Suspect Faces Charges
A coroner reports a body found in Cordova Alaska in a burning building. Investigators say the victim was struck over the head amid a blaze. Authorities plan charges of robbery and arson against John Doe.
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Cordova
Alaska
Nick
Stahis
Ednesday
John Doo
Seizure of rum ship sparks war talk and legal fight
In San Francisco on March 4 the coastguard seized the rum ship Federal amid a tense stand off. Captain Stone claimed the guard vessel fired first and demanded Panama declare war unless amends are made. U.S. Attorney Hatfield said the seizure is legal and the cargo owner laments ruin.
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San Francisco
Owen
Stone
Casenkia
Algonquin
Panama
United States
Geo. H. Hatfield
Harold Faulkner
Consolidated Exporters, Ane
Vancouver
Consteward
Maldins
Federal
Offten
Boa
Fred
Lethbridge chosen as WI conference site in 1928 closing session
The closing session of the W I convention in Lethbridge yesterday chose the city as the 1928 conference site. Delegates toured industries and attended a social, with splendid addresses on topics of interest and reports showing branch institutes advancing. Mrs Lynch Staunton directed proceedings. reports from Taber Cardston Medicine Hat Bow Valley and other constituencies highlighted the wide WI interests and school and home training themes.
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Lethbridge
W.I
Avere
Migs
Taber
Powelson
Cardston
Heathershaw
Medicine Hat
Holdershaw
Pincher Creek
Rocky ‘Mountain
G. Hamilton
Bow Valley
Tuttle
Tudor
New Dayton
Kearney Burglar Faces Charges After Jail Time
San Francisco reports John W. Kearney a burglar forger safe cracker arch bigamist poet musician prize fighter held to face charges. He boasts eighteen years in prison and claims to have wooed and married at least ten women without divorce. He says he won them at church parties dances and social events by singing and talking kindly.
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San Francisco
John W. Kearney
Don Juan Tenorio
Kearney
Supreme Court to Hear Several Theft Abduction and Assault Cases
The Supreme Court session opens next Monday at 10 am with Mr Justice Walsh presiding. Cases listed include Bruno Gerginger and Raphael Alberto for theft of grain, Dr JH Duncan for manslaughter, Bill Penteliuk for assault, Ray Ll Tucked for abduction, and Gottlob Rath for assault. McGill University orders longer undergraduate gowns as academic costume.
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Heart
Justice, Walsh
Supreme. ‘Court
Bruno Gerginger
Raphael
Alberto
JH. Duncan
Bill. Penteliuk
Ray Ll. Tucked
Gottlorb Rath
Wheat futures surge on Winnipeg exchange amid strong buying
Wheat prices rose on the Winnipeg grain exchange with closing quotations up about 1% to 2.54 cents, as exporters and seaboard interests supported demand. May wheat touched 1.44 dollars at times, prompting improved buying and a general uptick in cash grains and prices despite some shorts forced to cover.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg “Gratr
Liverpool
Miller guilty of conspiracy says the jury
The New York jury found Thomas W. Miller former alien property custodian guilty of conspiracy while disagreeing on the verdict against former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty. They faced charges of defrauding the United States over 7 million dollars related to the sale of impounded American Metal Company shares after a seventy hour deliberation.
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New York
Daugherty-Miller
Thomas W. Miller
Harry M. Daugherty
Daugherty
Miller
United States
American Metal Company
Canadian Parliamentary Brief on Old Age Pensions and Financings
Ottawa reports the Senate will not sit and the House will again consider Old Age Pensions in committee. A bill to refund through securities totaling 20 million dollars is set for discussion, with progress reported on the pension measure.
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Ottawa
Esterday
Senate
House
Progress
British concession in Kiukiang handed to Chinese authorities
Shanghai dispatch reports the Kiukiang concession on the Yangtze being transferred to Chinese authorities in a pact between Owen O Malley and Eugene Chen. Rumors claim Soo Chow near Shanghai is occupied by Southern forces, while Anhwei Governor Cheng Ting Tueh declares independence and blocks rail links. General Chang Tsung Chang moves Shantung troops to strengthen Shanghai defenses amid Southern Army pressures.
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London
Shanghai
Exchange Telegraph
Kiukiang
Yangtse River
Owen O’malley
Eugene Chen
Hankow
Soo Chow
Exchange Telegraph Company
Cheng Ting Tueh
Anhwei
Tiensin- Pukown
Chang
Tsung Chang
Ihis
Shantung
Roothing
Taichi Lake
Wukiang
Soochow
Nanking
Taiphu Lake
Chang Tsung Chang Fa
Hazel Harris Injured in Vaudeville Accident in London
Hazel Harris, American dancer, was severely bruised after her partner lost grip while whirling her by the ankles at Holborne Vaudeville theatre. She was hurled across the stage as the incident echoed a prior Australia accident. Harris vows to keep on her feet henceforth.
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London
Hazel Harris
Holburne Vaudeville Theatre
Miss Harris
Australia
Canada’s Reparations Receipts Under Dawes Plan
In the House of Commons Winston Churchill announced Canada’s Dawes Plan receipts for September 1, 1924 to November 18, 1926 totaling about £784,000. He replied to questions on the matter.
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London
Canada
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Exchequer
Government monopoly proposed for life insurance in Commons
Ottawa March 4. A resolution proposing that life insurance, like the postal service, should be a government monopoly will be introduced in the House of Commons by H E Spencer U F A Battle River. The preamble notes four billion dollars in life insurance is held by private companies and the proliferation of services adds greatly to expenses.
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Ottawa
Ca. Press
Hie
House of Commons
H. E. Spencer
Battle River
Canada
Deliberations on Telephone Budget Foresee Slain Surplus Use
Debate centers on lifting burden to cities for rate adjustments while Hon. W Smith counters claims of a million dollar surplus from 1920 Liberal government being exhausted by 1925. He cites unexpended cash of $916,249.58 and notes a $1,187,014 sinking fund balance plus $1,554,550.8 spent on replacement work in five years.
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J. T
W. Smith
Shaw
Mr. Smith
Diamond Rush Opens Amid Far North Transvaal Diggings
Potchefstroom reports the Diamond Rush to Grosfontein Farm starts at noon with eighteen thousand runners in the Wamond rush. The event proceeds smoothly despite reports of public diggings revival after last week’s fame. A syndicate reportedly offered $5,000 for a single chance but the offer was declined.
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Potchefstroom
Transvaal
Wamond
Grosfontein
Immigrant Influx Expected At Halifax Over Six Weeks
Winnipeg reports more than fourteen thousand immigrants due to reach Halifax in six weeks. Five steamers were scheduled this weekend carrying 1748 passengers mainly settlers, farm workers, and domestics from Europe. Through February, Halifax arrivals totalled 4968, up from 3470 in the first two months of 1926. 93 newcomers arrived by special Canadian National Railway train, most British.
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Winnipeg
Halifax
Europe
Parregmere
Nianal
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Supreme Court
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