Dutch Government Refuses Ex-Emperor Extradition
The Hague reports the Netherlands again declines to deliver former German Emperor William to the Allies for trial. It promises to take necessary measures to curb his liberty and prevent threats to world peace. The Doorn estate, a 200 acre facility, is prepared as his guarded residence with May 12 move date.
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Wilhelm
Doorn
Kaiser
Hague
David Lloyd George
Holland
William
Germany
Lloyd George
London
Netherlands
Europe
Amerongét
Buchanan backs lowest tariff bearing least on citizens
Ottawa March 6 W A Buchanan of Lethbridge urged the lowest tariff that would not heavily burden the general public. He argued protection should not enrich a few but revenue be raised while safeguarding farmers from high machinery prices amid developing natural resources. Prince Albert Sask March 6 a fire at Star City destroyed the Echo office a barber shop and a confectionery store caused by a gasoline explosion in the barber shop.
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Buchanan
Ottawa
House of Commons
W.A. Buchanan
Lethbridge
Prince Albert. Sask
Star City
Star City Echo
Cough Cure Scandal Ties to Chicago Druggists and Physicians
Federal officers probe a Chicago druggists and two physicians after a physician admitted writing 100 to 200 whiskey prescriptions daily for coughs. He collected $1 to $7 per prescription. Investigators cite talcum powder displays and whiskey stock as part of the alleged scheme.
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Chicago
Buchanan Withdrawal from Union Support Sparks Debate
W A Buchanan of Lethbridge told the House he no longer felt bound to back the Union government. He stated he would vote against an election now unless a redistribution ensured proper Western representation, preferring to remain free in the house while hoping for changes within a year.
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Ottawa
W. A. Buchanan
Lethbridge
House of Commons
Buchanan
Union
Enron
Danes Vote to Join League of Nations
Copenhagen reports both chambers of the Danish parliament unanimously adopted the proposal yesterday to join the League of Nations. The move follows established government actions and signals Denmark’s commitment to international cooperation. The decision comes amid ongoing global diplomacy and reflects broad parliamentary support.
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Copenhagen
Iament
League of Nations
Government Replies to Labor Demands on Organization and Bargaining
Ottawa reports the government has answered several labor requests including the right to organize collective bargaining and an eight hour day or 48 hour week. It notes the labor minister has supported negotiation within industries to settle disputes between employers and employees.
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Ottawa
Department of Labor
Giren
Weather Roundup Reports Cold Western Canada
The report notes a persistently cold west with cloudy conditions in Vancouver and Medicine Hat, clear skies in Kamloops Edmonton Winnipeg and Port Arthur plus snow in Lethbridge. Forecast calls for continuing falllike cold in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta through today and Saturday.
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Vancouver
Kamloops
Clear
Mdmonton
Medicine Hat
Cloudy
Winnipeg, Clear
Victoria, Cloudy
Calgary, Cloudy
Lethbridge
Snow
Moose Jaw
Port Arthur
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Major Fitzhori-gan dies in Honolulu dispatch
Major J Witz Ulorrigan, superintendent of the Royal Canadian Police in Vancouver and BC district commissioner, died today in Honolulu after traveling there in October seeking relief from stress. Born in Pictou Ontario sixty years ago, he joined the Royal Northwest Mounted Police in 1899 and spent 13 years in the Yukon.
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Vancouver
B.C
J. Witz Ulorrigan
Royal Canadian Police
British Columbia
Honolulu
Pictou
Ont
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Yukon
Rev. R. G. Blundell Dies After Long Illness
The death of Rev. R. G. Blundell, Probation Officer, at ten last night follows a prolonged illness. City Hall flag at half mast. funeral arrangements to be set after word from distant friends, with Monday afternoon suggested. Windsor armouries to be equipped with billiard and lecture rooms a gymnasium and a swimming pool.
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R. G. Blundell
General Hospital
Windsor
Irrigation progress and new reservoir capacity found
At a board of trade meeting President Chudleigh reported progress on local irrigation schemes, noting two projects are near the Lethbridge northern proposal. In Ross Creek district, additional reservoir capacity was found to allow carryover of Inca Water across years. Estimates on pumping for a proposed Police Point demonstration farm were also discussed, with more details to follow.
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Board of Trade
Chudleigh
Lethbridge
Ross Creek
Police Point
Chota Against Strike Leaders to Go to Jury
Winnipeg reports that seven strike leaders will face a jury after Justice Metcalfe denied motions to withdraw on grounds of insufficient evidence. Crown counsel to begin address at 2:30 pm. Grand jury may indict more leaders at its March 16 sitting, with Alderman Ernest Robinson and his home noted in connection with the evidence.
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Winnipeg
Metcalfe
Iccrsed
Justice Metcalfe
Ernest Robinson
Trades and Labor Council
Newt Weeting
Mr. Robinson
Proposal to Sell West Indies to U S Discussed in Commons
London reports an anticipated Commons debate on a plan to transfer the British West Indies to the United States to help balance Britain's war debt. Premier Lloyd George is expected to speak on Monday with government members silent on public views. Private opinions suggest formal presentation would face little support.
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London
British West Indies
United States
Great Britain
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Attacks on Government Over Newspapers Circulation
Ottawa March 5 Dr Edwards Frontenac denounced the government for permitting the Hears papers to circulate nationwide. He criticized jailing agitators like Ives while allowing papers that he said sow hate and rebellion.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Edwards
Frontenac
Dominion
Ives
British Debt Reaches Peak and Debates Cut
In London on a March session the House of Lords discussed reducing the national debt and balancing expenditure with revenue. The government stated the debt had peaked and would gradually decrease, noting plans to shrink the foreign external debt and avoid new debt abroad. The motion to reduce the debt was approved.
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London
March
Herve of Lords
Lord Buckmaster
Government to name Grand Trunk management committee
Ottawa reports no decision yet on who will form the management committee for the Grand Trunk Railway. When government takes over the system, members may be chosen within a few days. Former Newfoundland premier A Goodridge dies at 81.
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Reed
Ottawa
Reid
Grand Trunk Railway
Meighen Says No Election Until Western Canada Gains More Representation
In Ottawa Hon. Arthur Meighen told the House of Commons that no election will occur until Western Canada obtains an additional ten to twenty percent representation for at least three years. He argued Washington Jefferson and Lincoln supported protection and pledged stable, firm, honest government once western representation is achieved.
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Hon. A
Meighen
Ottawa
Arthur Meighen
House of Commons
Crerar
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Canada
Western Canada
Farmer politics and city country enmity argued by Sir Andrew McPhail
Toronto March 5 Sir Andrew McPhail of the University of Toronto spoke at the Empire Club on the farmer's shift to politics and the enduring rift between city and country. He warned Canadians over optimism about natural resources and said forests are being destroyed faster than they are replenished.
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Toronto
Andrew McPhail
University of Toronto
Empire Club
McPhail
Sir Andrew
Canada
Jury absolves three men in intruder death case
Montreal March 5. The Criminal Code defense of home defense justified the actions of George Gigan Billy Lillionts and Harry Smith who killed an intruder during a night attack. The jury exonerated them in the death of Giuseppe Livoni after a severe beating during the home defense.
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Montreal
George Gigan
Billy Lillionts
Harry Smith
Guiseppe Livoni
Gigan
Market Price List With Meats And Produce
Prices for today show beef eight cents per pound and up veal ten cents and up mutton ninety cents and up pork twenty cents and up rabbits fifty cents each butter sixty five cents per pound eggs ten cents a dozen onions three for twenty five cents turnips four pounds for twenty five cents carrots and beets six cents per bunch potatoes two dollars seventy five cents a bushel
Woman alleges husband fakes war hero status in separation case
A New York woman seeking separation told the court her husband pretends to be a war hero while the injuries he claims were from being kicked by a mute.
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New York
Soviet Treaties Not Binding on Russian People
Paris March 5 A document declaring the Russian people will never consider themselves bound by any treaties the soviet may conclude with other nations has been handed to allied premiers. The Manifesto signed by Loof, Prof. Paul, M Milukoff, Gen. Boris Savinkoff and other prominent Russians asserts it will be intolerable that Bolsheviks should distribute Russian patriotism in their names.
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Paris
Looff
Paul
M. Milukoff
Boris, Savinkoff
Duma
Fire destroys McKinnon office building in Toronto
A major blaze gutted the two upper floors of the McKinnon office building on Melinda street in Toronto. The roof collapsed after midnight. all offices suffered fire and water damage. Estimated loss ranges from 150000 to 200000 dollars.
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Toronto
McKinnon
Mélinda Street
Soldier Fred Atkins Found Dead in Salvation Army Hotel
Fred Atkins, a returned Canadian soldier, was found dead in a Salvation Army hotel in Chicago. Police investigated the death as a possible homicide or accidental death, with no immediate suspects named.
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Fred Atkins
Salvation Army
Chicago
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