Greece Explains Constantine Intervention Policy
M Rhallis former Greek prime minister says in an Athens interview that King Constantine acted on his general staff's advice when endorsing Venizelos intervention. The staff believed a Constantinople expedition would weaken the Bulgarian frontier amid Hussaria concerns. In Prague bread riots disrupted distributions by the municipality on the prior weekend.
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Constantinople
Paris
M. Rhallis
Greece
Athens
Constantine
Venizelos
Hussaria
Turks' Ammunition Short Causes Weak Fort Defense
Paris dispatch reports from Messagero's Bucharest correspondent that the Turkish army is short of rifle and artillery ammunition, explaining the feeble defense of Ottoman forts.
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Paris
Messagero
Got City Relief by False Pretenses
John Bohnet of 1146 Steel St. faced a police court charge for obtaining city relief by false pretenses. The magistrate withdrew the charge after a factual ruling, warning Bohnet to tell the truth in future and noting his past earnings and relief received amid family illness.
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John Bohnet
Steel St
Citizens' Welfare League
Bruce
Bohner
Alberta Clay Products Co
Welfare League
Lethbridge
Physical unfitness of pupils worries school board
Superintendent Hay reported a high rate of physical unfitness among younger students, hindering work in Grade III and II classes. He noted most Grade II classes will finish the year in the same level, while attendance rose to 1825 pupils in February, with high average attendance and a dip in lateness. A room change and June reorganization are planned along with concerns about family finances affecting health and schooling.
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Hay
Claseea
Hay'sa
Toronto
Alexandra School
Soan
British Admlty Mulls Charges Over Sunk British Vessel
The British admiralty weighs charging the German submarine crew captured after the sinking of the unarmed ship Neos. Trial likely set for April 10.
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Iarta
Council and School Board Clash Over Balance of $63,000
Finances show the council owes the school board $63,000 in back taxes. Of that, about $13,000 has been used by the council. The school board also awaits $50,000 of unpaid ratepayer money bearing 10 percent interest to the city. The board has borrowed $37,000 from banks at 7 percent to cover shortfalls. Trustees urge interest on unpaid balances and overdraft relief.
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Louch
Edmonton
C. R. Mitchell
T. M. Tweedle
Calgary
Tweedle
McKenzie
Mann
Borden
Mitchell
Officers Named for Rife Association Annual Meeting
Thos. Montgomerie named captain and H. Leaumont secretary as new officers for the coming year. The club plans a new issue of rifles and membership set at $1, with M. Fulton presiding and Col. Cruikshanks contributing a letter.
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Thos. Montgomerie
H. Leaumont
Col. Cruikshanks
D. Ge
M. Fulton
City Council Adjourns After Absence From Meeting
The city council failed to convene last night and adjourned until Friday. All council members attended a hockey game together after the session was called off.
Multiplicity of suits against school board over failed bond sale
A year after selling debentures to McKenzie and Co for 75 000 a school project at Technical High School stalled when the lender defaulted. Contractors Willoughby and Kelso want payment for stone placed, Wallace Sandstone Co. threatens suit, and chain reactions may see the board suing McKenzie and Co. as cash commitments collapse.
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McKenzie and Co
Technical High School
Willoughby and
Kelso
Wallace Sandstone Co
Willoughby
Longer School Hours for Cadet Drill
The High School will extend hours after classes to 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM for physical culture and cadet drill. The board will seek a cadet drill instructor to manage the pupils.
Licensing Saloons Dominates Minnesota Elections
In St Paul and around Minnesota voters face the saloon licensing issue as 200 municipalities hold annual elections. Of these, 140 are wet and 60 dry with six fourth class cities voting on the license question, five of which are wet.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Money Traced in Medicine Hat Relief Payments
A House of Commons order reveals how funds were spent by merchants in Medicine Hat for government relief. The return lists payments totaling 1 820.90 644.20 34.10 48.30 to various firms. The piece notes similarities in firm names and hints at political scrutiny of Nelson Spencer.
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Buehearaa
Medeile Ubat
House of Commmons
Medicine Hat
Nelson Spencer
Mace Vint
Pasyment
Ansley Coal Company
AdbLou
Berry's Stor
Connors James & Co
Cook
Moor
Finch
James Ween
Ioodsy
Hemeon & Newell
LSD
Hewitt and Armstrong
Hewitt and Black
Kennedy and Poole
Fred de Lake of the Woods Milling Co
Leonard and Flanagan
LePage Bros Eee Eas
Metz
Sprague and Williamson
Taylor Bros
and Taylor
Sam & Co
Eels
Whitbred, BB. A. White
Mitchell Refutes Opponents In Alberta Finance Debate
Provincial Treasurer C. R. Mitchell defends taxation and railway guarantees in the Alberta legislature. He argues wild land tax affects speculators, not settlers, and asserts provincial debt arose from essential public works. He credits the Dominion for relief efforts and defends emergency borrowing limits and policy direction.
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Mitchell
Spring Samples Arrive With Reception for Style Fans
Fashion authorities delay in deciding Spring styles leads to late samples and a forthcoming reception for style devotees. Geo. H. Snowdon, senne t indicates notice of event and dates to watch for.
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Geo. H. Snowdon
Senne ' T
Canadians Crossed on Missinabie Megantic and Southland
The Westmount battalion led by Col Fisher trained at Shorncliffe after a long voyage from Liverpool. Two companies from the 30th battalion in British Columbia under Col Hall accompanied 4000 Canadians who crossed on the Missinabie Megantic and Southland, amid spirits high as they withdrew from London.
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London
Wird Westmount
Col Fisher
Shorncliffe
Liverpool
Epritihh
Columbia
Col. Hall
Missinabie Megantic
Southland
City School Board Cuts Frills and Vice Principals
Calgary records show the city school board votes to remove frills from staff and eliminate three vice principals by end of June to save about $3,000, with Dr. Gershaw backing the move and Dr. Smyth opposing it citing harm to students and delayed funding.
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Smyth
Tov Go
Dr. McEwen
Miss Job
Bailey
Miss Hillmay
Gershaw
Calgary
Heroding Herod
Hay
Nova Scotia proposes first direct provincial tax
Halifax reports Premier Murray introduced the Provincial War Tax act in the House of Assembly. A one mill tax on all assessable property in towns and cities would raise about 117000 dollars, with total assessable property around 117000000 dollars. The fiscal year deficit stood at 118000 dollars. Brantford, Ont March 9 Snes
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Halifax
N.3
Nova Scotia
Murray
House of Assembly
Canadian Salvation Army Head Arrives For City Visit
A reception will honor Commissioner Richards, the Salvation Army's new Canadian head, on arrival tonight from Lethbridge. A private reception precedes a 7.45 public reception by the mayor. At 8 o'clock a public gathering at the Army citadel will hear Commissioner Richards speak.
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Commissioner Richards
Salvation Army
Lethbridge
Army Citadel
Richards
New Zealand
Dom
Teachers Accept Cash Gift Amid School Board Cut
Teachers agreed to waive notice and allow a contract cut to take effect March 1 after the board notified shop owners of cancellation. The board issued 80 days’ notice for the first contract, but a lapse led to delays and tension in the school district.
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Apri
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