City Considers Extending May Royal Visit
Halifax March 7 A hotel fireman testified at the fire marshal probe about his dismissal for drinking, while council discussed funding for a May royal visit to Medicine Hat. Aldermen set a 300 dollar cap for arrangements and debated extending the visit to at least 30 minutes for visitors from over 100 miles. The council also reviewed algae park panel plans, school tax charges, utility rates, and a kennel club grant for a May 24 dog show.
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Halifax
C.P
Queen Hotel
Morrow
John Desmond
Desmond
Medicine Hat
Warham
Inter J
Riverside Park
North Railway St
Patterson
Black and
Calder
Alderman Black
Ww. A. Cnuren
Goard
Church
Warham and Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
J. R. Steele
Ontario Veterinary College
Guelph
Black
Kennel Club
Medicine Hat Kennel Club
Alderman Warham
Medicine Hat Horse Sale Sets Savers Record Prices
The sixth annual Medicine Hat Horse Sale Association event, chaired by the Chamber of Commerce, drew buyers from across the region. J W Durne of Calgary led the auction with strong demand for mares and well finished geldings, topped by a team of Percheron grays at 102 dollars. Major buyers included Parker and McKenzie of Truro and G Pensehell of Medicine Hat with a wide turnout from Winnipeg to Toronto.
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Medicine Hat
Chamber of Commeree
Eugene Burton
J. W. Durne
Newconeer
Calgary
Parker and McBkenzie
Truro
N.S
James Mitchell
J. MM. Burnier
Quebec
Hagstern
Cypress Hills
G Pensehell
Ut Head
M. Gorenstein
HK. Shore
C. Grand
Winnipeg
C. Muntos
Mdmonton
Katz
Prince Mbett
G. Coutts
Toronto
MLD
Foemie
Jd. Alitehetti
Wotman
Cotton Rothers
Brooks
Olson and Davies
Bowell
BR. Louhemn
Redcliff
C. Hansen
T. C. Jones
Bineville
J. Stubew Ok
Kurpjewell
J. Seitz
Roseberg
Ih Muck
Manyberries
Tran
Patricia
C. Sewell
Tilley
Robints
C. Mudie
Hagie Butte
Debate Ends Abruptly On Crop Insurance Plan
In Qauwa on March 7, MPs debated crop insurance for the 1910 crop year. George W. McDonald urged a special committee to study a prairie wide scheme. The session closed with silence as the vote passed, though the government reportedly aimed to withdraw the motion after debate.
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Quawa
C.P
House of Commons
George W. McDonald
House
Prairie
J. G.uadiner
Rte. Mcbionald
Gardiner
McDomad
Canada
Madrid air war and Republican fleet movements
Eleven Republican ships reached Bizerte from Cartagena as Madrid faced street clashes. Venero Miaja's defense ministry announced air strikes against a Communist inspired uprising while authorities claimed the revolt was under control and broadcasts reassured Madrilenos.
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Bizerte
Tunisia
Cartagena
Madrid
Venera
Miuja
Miaja
Casado
Counterfeiting Ring Busted in Major U.S. Case
The United States secret service reports a million dollar counterfeiting ring smashed in three raids. Six men and two women were arrested, with 10 000 in bogus notes seized and equipment confiscated. Henry Neuwirth 39 alias Braun identified as head and key counterfeiter.
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New York
C.P
United States Secret Service
Fenry Neuwirth
Braun
Neuwirth
Germany
Lillian Wright Wins First Place in Legion Essay Contest
Lillian Wright of 1056 Dominion St. won first prize in the Alberta Command Canadian Legion essay contest for girls. The 15 year old pupil in Grade X wrote about Canadian contingents in Persia during the Great War, based on broadcasts.
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Lillian Wright
Dominion St
Alberta
Canadian Legion
Persia
Defense council backs aviation force over city
The article says residents need not fear flying planes overhead as the old Republican aviation force remains loyal and unconditionally behind the defense council government.
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Defence Council
Parrot Fends Off Bandits At Suburban Hinch Stand
A talkative parrot frightened away three armed bandits during a robbery attempt at a lonely roadside hinch stand near Weat Hill by Peronto. The bird's alarm caused the trio to flee before they could search for money.
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Mentey
Weat Hill
Peronto
Sir Joseph Flavelle Dies in Palm Beach at 81
Toronto March 7 Sir Joseph Flavelle a noted Toronto financier died suddenly in Palm Beach Florida this morning aged 81 He is believed to have suffered a heart seizure.
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Toronto
C.P
Joseph Flavelle
Palm Beach
Florida
Influenza Sickness Strikes Milton Community
An influenza outbreak spreads through Milton Ontario with several residents reported ill and health officials urging precautions and persistence of vaccination and hygiene measures. Local clinics note rising visits and request residents seek care if symptoms worsen.
Grand Encampment Session Heads Alberta Fraternal Meet
The Grand Patriarch will preside over the Twenty-seventh Annual Session of the Grand Encampment of Alberta at the 10.0.F. Temple on Wednesday March 8 at 9:00 a.m. This marks the start of formal proceedings within the Alberta Masonic order.
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Alberta
Alberta Oddfellows
Accord Reached Ends Gandhi Fast in Rajkot Dispute
In Rajkot on March 7, Mohandas K Gandhi ended his four day fast after an accord with the native ruler. The Viceroy Lord Linlithgow mediated a settlement over demands for democratic government, with Gandhi describing the ruler as my son and ending the fast by drinking orange juice.
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Rajkot
C.P
Mohandas K. Ghandi
Ghandi
Linlithgow
Tahkore Saheb
Winnipeg Barrister Bruce Thompson Dies at 63
Bruce W. Thompson, a 63 year old Winnipeg barrister, has died. The obituary notes his legal practice and standing in the community. Further details on funeral arrangements were not available in the provided text.
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Bruce W. Thompson
Winnipeg
Heavy Snowfall Reported West Of City
Snow totals ranged from one inch in town to six to eight inches west of Bassano as the system moved through. The night’s low was three above zero and winds shifted from southwest to northwest through the morning. continuous snow ceased by late morning.
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C.P.R
Bassano
Alberta Debates Inflation and Debt in Non-Confidence Vote
In Edmonton the Alberta Legislature defeated Duggan’s non-confidence motion 45 to 18. Duggan urged debt refunding and inflation measures while Manning defended government spending as driven by increased revenues and warned reform is needed. debate adjourned with no immediate policy shift.
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Edmonton
Alberta
D. M. Duggan
E.C. Manning
Duggan
Independent Social Credit
S. A
J. L. Robinson
Medicine Hat
Guy Alverta
Mr. Duggar
Dominion
Mr. Duggan
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canada
Prairie
Central Bank
Royal Commission On Banking
Manning
Federal Minister Robert Weir Killed Near Weldon Farm
Hon. Robert Weir, Federal Minister of Agriculture, died after a grain wagon overturned near his Weldon farm in Saskatchewan. Initial reports cited suffocation, but a doctor from Prince Albert attributed his death to internal injuries. Weir championed the Natural Products Marketing Act and drought relief through planting and shelter ponds. He owned a 1922 Weldon farm with purebred Percheron horses and Hereford cattle and ran a 3,500 acre Pincher Creek ranch with Herefords.
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Weildon
C.P
Robert Weir
Bennett
Here
Weir
Prince Albert
Agricultural Ministry
al Products
Privy Council
Weldon
Pincher Creek
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Blue Bombers
ODE
Fence Council
Queens Hotel
Milton
C.F
Clarence Davis
W. Dawson
Robt. Weir
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