Neglect and Mismanage ment of Telephone Service Esk news leads to bill
Edmonton March 8 The provincial Legislature debated the mutual telephone company regulation bill. Minister George Hoadley said rural lines are being saved by the mutual plan amid criticism that the government is discarding a valuable asset at junk prices. 261 mutual companies formed by March 2 1935 serving 3113 to 5848 telephones with a book value of 2414299.60 and selling price 195806.25.
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Edmonton
George Hoadley
Headley
Hugh J. Montgomery
Wetaskiwin
Wray
Information on grain receipts kept private in Ottawa
In the House of Commons Angus MacInnis pressed for receipts, settlements and on hand grain at Patterson's terminal elevators. The Treasury responded that terminal elevator records are private and confidential for administrative purposes and not available.
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Ottawa
Maron
C.P
Angus McInnis
Doughty
Department of Trade and Commerce
C. H. Cahan
Stevens on Air Sunday Broadcast Details
Hon H H Stevens former Minister of Trade and Commerce will speak on the national network Sunday at 4 p m under the Canadian Federation of Youth. Earlier plans to broadcast were delayed but arrangements are now confirmed.
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H. H. Stevens
Trade and Comerce
Canadian Radio Commission
Canadian Federation of Youth
Mmin’ster
Stevens
Howev
Bank Chief Henry C. McEldowney Dies at 67
Henry Clay McEldowney president of the Union Trust of Pittsburgh and the United States highest paid banker died today in Pittsburgh. He earned a salary of $180,000 in 1934.
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U.S
Pittsburgh
C.P
Henry Clay McEldowney
The
Union Trust of Pittsburgh
United States
Japan Holds the Strings To Money Bags for China
Shanghai reports that Japan appears to hold influence over any international loan to China as financial officials and bankers discuss proposals for stabilizing Chinese funds. Li Ming of the Bank of China warns pegging the dollar at a low level risks capital flight while H Kung cautions against foreign rumors of currency measures.
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China
Morris J. Harris
Associated Press
Shanghai
A.P
Great Britain
United States
France
Britain
Li Ming
Bank of China
H. H. Kung
Finance
Ministry of Finance
Pres
Canadian
Cuba suspends constitution. martial law declared in Havana
Cuba suspended constitutional rights after a night of shots and bombings. The cabinet and council of state met at the presidential palace and named Jose Pedraza military governor of Havana province, an action considered martial law.
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Havana
C.P
Cuba
Council of State
Jose Pedraza
Croydon Artist Charged in Gold Heist
Cecil Swanland, 47, an artist, is under arrest in Croydon on a charge of complicity in the theft of 107000 dollars worth of gold from the Croydon airdrome. Police are seeking two other men in connection with the case.
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Croydon
C.P
Cecil Swanland
Mosley Speech Triggers Manchester Street Clash
In Manchester England Sir Oswald Mosley spoke at a town hall and a hand to hand street fight broke out as intruders sang the Internationale while others sang God Save the King. Three people were injured in a three sided clash involving police anti fascists and Black Shirts.
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Manchester
Eng
A.P
Oswald. Mosley
Black Shirts
Alarm clock hoax package sent to Huey P Long in Waterbury
In Waterbury Connecticut a package addressed to Senator Huey P Long contained an alarm clock and two tin foil tubes with wires. It was soaked and opened revealing no explosives. A note warned that the incident shows mistakes. Postal inspectors in Boston were notified to investigate.
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Conn
A.P
Charles H. Platt
Huey P. Long
United States
Washington, D.C
Clark
Boston
Kowalski Case Ends in Not Guilty Verdict
After a twenty minute absence the Kowalski case jury returned at 12 20 p m with a not guilty verdict. Justice Boyte said he believed the jurors were right. The defence rested with no evidence presented. Interpreter Peter Hanks and witness Mazur testified about a November 5 incident at the Kowalski home.
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Justice Boyte
E. Barrett
F. Scott
R. Landis
A. Allison
Lorne Smith
H. Stevens
Mr. Gow
Peter Hanks
J. Mazur
Mazur
Frank Beres
Vancouver Debt Report Lacks Interest Cut Recommendation
Vancouver city officials received a financial condition report by Thomas Bradshaw, a Toronto expert, noting grave problems but not urging a rate reduction. The chief fault cited is Vancouver's failure to pursue revenue collection as vigorously as other municipalities.
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Vancouver
Mar
C. P
Thomas Bradshaw
Toronto
G. G. McGeer
Bradshaw
Bright Spots of the Week Highlights Canadian Industry
Reports from The Canadian Press outline factory expansions and new plants across Canada. Edmonton to host a $1,000,000 beet sugar refinery. Walkerville doubling capacity. Dominion Coal officials granting raises. Ford Motor Co Canadian payroll at six year high. Dent Limited plans a Burnaby refinery. Canada Creosoting to reopen in Sudbury. motor car freight up 50 percent. BC relief rolls fall to 62,000.
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Toronto
Bausch and Lamb Optical Co
Rochester
N.Y
Edmonton
Canadian Sugar Refineries, Ltd
Lethbridge
Walkerville
Ont
Walkerville Bay Company, Ltd
Glace Bay
N.S
Dominion Coal Company
East Windsor
Windsor
C.N.R
Victoria
British Columbia
Insurance bill sparks debate on worker benefits in Commons
In Ottawa the acting prime minister Sir George Perley defended the unemployment insurance bill as a start that could expand after experience. Opposition protested its limits and a clause allowing fines and jail for employers. Garland urged stronger legal action by the commission but was met with Perley’s assurance no special terms for disabled soldiers are planned.
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Ottawa
C.P
House of Commons
George Perley
Sir George
R. B. Bennett
Mackenzie King
Insurances
E. J. Garland
U.F A
Bow River
Garland
Canada
United Kingdom
Alberta Budget Details Tilt With Highway and Social Programs
Edmonton reports reveal an unsettled highway plan with an 800000 vote and possible 100000 for the Jasper road. Social services rise 68000 amid more old age pension applicants, travelling clinics resume, and university hospital grants fall 20000 while school grants rise 60060 to 1 077410.
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Edmonton
Iit
Jasper
Social Service
University Hospital
Greece the Struma drive as government moves to quell revolt
Athens reports government planes and artillery strike Macedonian rebels as Gen Georg Kondylis travels to the front. Reports surface of rebel actions near Salonika and a Greek rebel fleet in action. London and Rome deny Italian involvement. Goverment confidence remains high as new offensives push toward rebel positions.
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C.P
Struma River
George Kondylis
Salonika
London
Alexandria
Egypt
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Tsaldaris
Geneva
League of Nations
League
Bulgaria
Rome
Italy
Greece
Ne Salu
Mar
London Daily Herald
Venizelos
London Daily Mail
Sofia
Kaliastras
Bank of Canada to Open and Issue New Currency Next Week
Ottawa reports the Bank of Canada will open for business Monday, with chartered banks exchanging notes for new Bank of Canada currency. The central bank will regulate internal credit and foreign exchange, smooth cycles, and advise the government. it will absorb gold reserves from existing banks.
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Ottawa
C.P
Bank of Canada
Dominion
Hitler invites British foreign secretary to Berlin visit
London March 9 Sir John Simon British foreign secretary received a new invitation from Hitler to travel to Berlin in about two weeks to discuss European peace proposals.
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C.P
Hitler
John Simon
Berlin
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