Premier Stewart Faces House Over Northern Railway Financing
Special to The News from Edmonton March 7. Premier Stewart states the province cannot finance a westward extension of the Canada Central Railway beyond the Peace River despite settlers’ needs. He cites projected costs of up to 1.509 million for railway improvements plus 2.5 million for other works and notes CPQ losses while warning of heavy provincial bond interest obligations for years ahead.
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City Council Proposes Employee Reductions and Asset Sales
At a recent meeting the council adopted committee recommendations to discharge several city employees and seek tenders for reading meters. A report urged disposing of the mayor, police and engineers cars and procuring one Ford for joint police and time chiefs use. The St Theresa's Academy panel endorsed taxing exemption for one third of its chapel and delegation travel to Edmonton on irrigation talks. License bylaws were amended per police chief’s proposals.
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Deep Oil Exploration Interest in Medicine Hat District
Interest grows in a deep oil drilling project in the Medicine Hat district aimed at discovery of a deep oil layer. The International Gib Co. is involved and Martha A Philips' office is handling inquiries by phone or in person.
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The Wireless Wizard Unveils Fog Guiding Invention
A wireless wizard announces a new wireless invention that will guide ships through dense fogs. The device promises safer navigation and reduced risk of maritime collisions. Further tests and demonstrations are planned with maritime authorities and shipping lines.
Cattle Embargo Becomes Live Issue in London
Reports from London in March describe growing protest over the government’s refusal to reopen the market for Canadian cattle. The embargo threatens slaughter industry jobs and prompts calls from officials including Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture Mourning We Doherty and supporters led by Lord Beaverbrook.
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Canadian Associated Press
Deptford
Ponden
Cravadian Associated Press
London Morning Test
Lord Beaves
Arthur Boneswen
Turin
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We Doherty
Ontario
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Bord Leaverbrook
Prime Minister to Move Resolution on Pension and Veterans Committee
Ottawa March 1 By Canadian Press the Prime Minister gave notice he will move on Wednesday a motion appointing a special committee to study pensions insurance reestablishment of returned soldiers and any necessary amendments to related laws.
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Ottawa
Provincial Treasurer Reports Surplus and Strong Finances
Hon G B Mitchell tabled Public Accounts showing 1920 total revenue at a high level with ordinary expenditure of 10 423 556 04 and a cash surplus of 108 420 07 despite adverse market conditions for tar products. Arrears collections by Municipal Affairs boosted revenue to the Treasury with 208 165 88 transferred. continued economy praised.
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Toronto Counci Glints At Salary Increases
Toronto council members voted to raise their own salaries. Aldermen currently earn 800 each and will rise to 1200. The mayor’s salary remains 7000. Mayor P J Church is away in Atlanta City and had opposed raises when discussed earlier.
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Atlainie City
Lugal Delegation Sails to Capital for Navigation Project Notes
Lugal delegation leaves for the capital to press government on the navigation project. Attending are City Council Mayor Blackville along with members Chudleigh, Ardson, Hy. N. Cavan, CG. J. Fraser, Wy. McLane, and J. Davies who may join later as Manufacturers' Association representative.
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Weather notes show sharp cold in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta
Forecast indicates Alberta will be fair today and Wednesday with winds increasing as temperatures fall across Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and eastern Alberta may see stronger gusts later.
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Allies Enter German Cities and Rhine Forts Reported
Allied troops moved into Dures seldorft Duisburg and Ruhrort this morning and Belgian forces entered Duesseldorf by the Rhine bridge. British French and Belgian units advanced along the Rhine and Ruhr areas as Germany faced occupation. Berlin held a cabinet session but took no action and German officials expected possible further talks with Lloyd George and Dr Simons amid tension over Versailles terms.
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Litvie
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Wien
Reni Minimes
Conservative Minority Sways National Resources Debate
The article reports on a conservative minority in the National Resources debate with UaDale at twenty-one and outlines the legislative division. It covers the motion titled Tron and the vote tally of 33 for the joint resolution, with three opposition votes, amid a procedural push for a compromise.
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Wace
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Eaton
Rebbin
Walker
Lessard
Macdonald
Pliils
Gaetz
State
Rae
Atkins
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Mergenburg
Shandoo
MccNaughton
Montgomery
Cross Beaches
Man accused cattle theft is found guilty and jailed
Manuel Weiss, charged with cattle theft, was found guilty by the Supreme Court and sentenced to ten months in Lethbridge jail. The judge noted Weiss is young with a family and warned that a similar case would draw a harsher ten year penitentiary sentence if repeated. The charge against Fred Weiss was withdrawn.
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Phy Vadnan
Lethbridge
Filia Oelock
Lovelock
Fred Weiss
Calgary Charter Amendments Debated by Municipal Law Committee
Calgary officials push charter changes backed by city leaders to expand municipal powers. Labor opponents attack a proposed service tax targeting renters, arguing it unfairly shifts burden. The committee grilled the plan proposing a yearly tax of five to ten dollars for residents over 21 living in Calgary for at least four months.
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