Redistribution Plan Adds Five Seats in Alberta
A special Alberta Legislature committee recommends adding five seats, net rise of three, with Edmonton Calgary Peace River Clover Bar and Drumheller gaining seats while southern districts lose. The 60-member body would rise to 65, with the tabled proposal anticipated Monday.
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Edmonton
Peace River
Clover Bar
Calgary
Drumheller
Therovince
A. J. Dinning
F. E. Osborne
Megars
Dinning
Osborne
J. E. Brownlee
James C. Thompson
Fred Smailes
Alberta
Winnipeg
W. G. Farquharson
U.S.A
Ribstone
R. G. Reid
W. H. Shield
U.F.A
Bankrupt Continental Grain Co Ties up Wheat Losses
The Continental Grain Co of Minneapolis filed for bankruptcy affecting 103000 bushels of wheat valued at about 120000 held by Farmers National Grain Corporation under Federal Farm Board funds. One hundred thousand bushels stored by Farmers National Grain Corp in Continental’s warehouse were sold to recover funds with government actions unclear.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minneapolis Tribune Today
Continental Grain Co
Minneoe
Farmers National Grain Corporation Agency
Federal Farm Board
Washington
D.A
Legge
Continental Grain Company
Farmers National Grain Corporation
Continental Company
Farm Board
31st Battalion Band Shows Great Progress Under Novak
Creditable concert by the 31st Battalion Band at Fifth Avenue United Church last evening. Leader Frank Novak and players earned praise for growth and balance in a program including O Canada, Light Cavalry, Melodies, Maritana, and vocal selections by Frederick Blackburn. Mrs Frank Novak also praised for singing.
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31St Battalion
Fifth Avenue United Church
Frank Novak
iTyo
Frederick Blackburn
Ein Mannammoniat Af
Avianiind
Plans for Empire wide festival mark King George twent ieth reign
A London to New York Times cable reports plans discussed for an Empire wide celebration May 6 to mark King George completing 20 years on the throne. The event honors the 20 year reign and the King's recovery from illness.
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New York
London
New York Times
George
Liberals Unite With Conservatives Over Unemployment Policy
London reports the Liberal party ends its truce with Labor over unemployment policy. Libs vow constant pressure on Monday with Lloyd George to deliver a challenging speech as they threaten to swing the balance of power in the Commons and join a Conservative motion condemning government methods.
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London
C. P. Cable
Labor
Liberal Party
House of Commons
Liberal
Labor Party
David Lloyd George
Emigrants From United States Trek to Canada
Washington says 72 percent of U S citizens who left for foreign lands in 1928 chose Canada. W W Husband, assistant Secretary of Labor, notes Canada as the promised land for settlers with fertile farmland cited. Of 23,443 emigrants, 16,896 named Canada as their adopted country.
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Washington, D. C
Ken Clark
United States
Canada
Department of Immigration
W. W. Husband
Exelsior Ratepayers Demand Better Road Administration
Exelsior Municipality ratepayers meeting in Medicine Hat demands a businesslike road administration with public tenders, cites double charges for mileage, culvert damages, and contractor monopoly. They urge ministerial action to elect a council and expand the district before any election.
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Excelsior
Medicine Hat
Ratepayé 92
Ross
Kidney
Premier Brownlee Not Ready To Name Election Date
Edmonton March 8. Premier J E Brownlee refused to disclose whether a provincial general election would be held this year. Liberal L A Giroux pressed for a clear announcement but Brownlee maintained secrecy. Government hints of action for next year fueled speculation no election is planned.
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Brownlee
Edmonton
L. A. Giroux
Grouard
J. E. Brownlee
Giroux
Claresholm Co operative closes sale to Crown Lumber
Claresholm March 8 The lumber business and premises of the Claresholm U F A Co operative Association Ltd have been sold to the Crown Lumber Company to be used as Claresholm yards and offices. The retail store groceries hardware and flatness will close and the premises vacated within 30 days.
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Claresholm
Caresholm U.F.A. Co-operative Association Ltd
Crown Lumber Company
Co-operation Association
Five Power Naval Conference Pushes Toward 1936 Armistice
London reports continuing talks among Britain the United States and Japan as Briand Henderson and Morrow meet. A new agreement extends the capital ship holiday to 1936, delaying new battleship construction and signaling progress despite cabinet crisis delays.
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London
A.P
Naval Conference
David A. Reed
United States
Matsudaira
Japan
State Stimson
Morrow
Arthur Henderson
Foreign Office
Briand
France
Henderson
MacDonald
Chequers
M. Briand
George Hambleton
Great Britain
Washington
New Factor Emerges In Wheat Markets
Chicago March 8. Emergency storage shortages create a new dragon in grain trade. Board of Trade accepts railroad track deliveries to fulfill Chicago grain contracts for the rest of the month. A leading grain house says Europe must increase wheat purchases in four months to avoid massive carryover burden in the United States and Canada.
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Chicago
John P. Boughan
Associated Press
Board of Trade
Canada
Public Affairs Notes on Commons Debate March 1930
Dr. Gershaw reports on a House of Commons debate where leaders including Bennett Crerar King and the Prime Minister discussed the address, the London conference, and policy topics. He notes critiques of Conservative aims, reciprocity, and the economy, with references to Toussig and natural resources transfers.
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Ottawa
Medicine Hot News
House of Commons
Bennett
Dunning
Finance
Crerar
Canada
London
Toussig
Anth Onefomormies
Ima Ag
Gani de Moe
King
Ett
F. Toussig
Quatetd
George Foster
Ghers
May Sealy
Edmonton Debates Cost of London Agent Office
In the Alberta Legislature Liberal George H. Webster attacked the 18 265 dollar yearly cost for the London agent general office, calling it uncalled for. Premier J E Brownlee and Liberal Lucien Boudreau defended the office, noting its role in industrial ties and immigration history, while Conservative D M Duggan urged keeping it open for industrial aid.
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Greenfield
Edmonton
George H. Webster
Executive Council
London
Capes
Webster
S&at
Ibe
J.E. Brownlee
H. H. Greenfield
Calgary
Turner Valley
Ayatis
Lucien Boudreau
St. Albert
Boudreau
Canadag
X. C. L. Gibbs
Edmontdon
Raive Tons
Thel
Ritchie Reaches Finals in All Gershaw Merchants Contests
In the Bonspiel Hugh Ritchie defeated C D Saners 10 to 9 to advance to finals in all three competitions. He will face H B Bowyer in the Gershaw and Merchants finals and W W Parrish in the Grand Challenge. Ritchie holds nine wins and no losses, with Bowyer as sole rival for the Grand Aggregate title.
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Hugh Ritchie
Bowyer
Gershaw
Merchants
Parrish
Hugh. Ritchie
C. D. Saners
Ritchie
Hugh Keet
Air estimates show UK 1930 defense rise and new airship plan
London March 8 The White Paper reports total air force expenditure at £17 850 000 ($89 280 000) for 1929–30 up from the prior year. Lord Thomson notes the rise funds a broader air policy and the R100 airship, with flight plans and a long cruise projected for the summer. Grain prices and other items are listed with year-to-year comparisons.
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London
Iin
Lord Thomson
Segregs Air
Itias
Setae
Prince Edward Interest in Livestock Standards Reported
Pp careers Sean 8 a the St. John New Brunswick March 7 His Royal Highness the Prince df Wa anly interested in iraprovy dard of livestock in Cane ordingly is procurti pelted on cattle and stat for ah High ae tates. Prof. a ae latter sane a.
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St. John, N.B
Prince
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Gignan Stata
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