Indian Home Minister Opposes Motion on Ali Brothers
Delhi reports show Home Minister Sir William Vincent opposing a motion to free the Ali brothers and other political prisoners, calling treasonable activities and potential bloodshed. The motion was rejected unanimously as Gandhi faces arrest and Montague resigns over the Sevres treaty dispatch.
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Indian Govt
India
Delhi
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Will
Ghandi
Chamberlain Holds Resignation For Lloyd George Vote
London report says Lloyd George virtually resigns as premier with Austen Chamberlain ready to form a government when opportune. The Irish bill may pass before the decision is announced. Weather across western Canada shows clear or cloudy skies with mild conditions and upcoming snow in Alberta at night.
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London
Lord Reading
India
Edwin S. Montague
Lloyd George
Montague
Saturday Review
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Arthur Balfour
France lowers marriage age to twenty-five by decree
Paris reports the French chamber of deputies passed a bill allowing citizens aged 25 or older to marry without parental consent. Previously, those under 30 needed parental authorization. The note adds that eloping is considered unknown in France.
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France
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Many Island Lake well spurs oil field optimism
Geologist Dunn and Medicine Hat Development Co. team report strong gas flow from the Many Island Lake district well. W. Livingston of Southern Alberta Oils and other oil men are satisfied a large oil field will be opened. Livingston canceled his planned trip after the positive reports as telegrams pour in from Spokane and Portland.
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Medicine Hat Development Co
Many Island Lake District
W. Livingston
Southern Alberta Oils
Island Lake District
Idvingston
Spokane
Portland
Britain unchanged in Genoa plans despite U S refusal
London reports that the United States decision to skip the Genoa conference will not alter Britain's schedule or preparations. Officials expect other invited nations to attend and believe Russia may pursue reentry into the talks despite the U S absence.
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Russia
Conference of the Powers
Floating Palace Aims to Evade Volstead Act
Captain James V. Martin promotes a floating palace anchored beyond the three mile limit by July 1 with a ferry link to New York. Five financiers back a vessel, tickets priced at $1, season runs June to New Years, and lawyers say the plan stays within the law.
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Jas. V. Martin
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United States
Burgundy
Old England
Italy
France
James V. Martin
Aeronautical Fame
Harvard University
New York City
Europe
City Market Prices Reported For Beef Veal Mutton And More
Prices at the city market today show beef at 6 cents per pound and up, veal at 8 cents and up, mutton at 12 cents and up, pork at 14 cents and up, butter at Sic per pound, eggs at 50 cents per dozen, and dressed hogs selling between 14 and 16 cents per pound.
Classified ads prove swift selling in The News
Classified ads stand as fast selling tools in The News offering quick reach. This compact reference highlights their efficiency for buyers and sellers seeking prompt results.
Halifax Fires Investigations With Dr Prince
Halifax reports Dr W Franklin Prince of the American Society of Psychical Research did not extinguish any fires and slept undisturbed at the Alexander McDonald home in Antigonish County last night. He plans to return with his party to reenact conditions of the reported manifestations while remaining noncommittal on findings to date.
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Halifax
W. Franklin Prince
American Society of Psychical Research
Alexander McDonald
Halifax Herald
D. McRitchie
Caledonia Mills
Antigonish County
Mary Eilsen
Dr. Prince
King's Firm Stand at British Premiers Conference
Ottawa reports Premier King refusing to revert Canada to colonial status in response to Meighen during a heated exchange over a British premiers conference. King stressed the gathering included diverse nations acting as equals and declined to quote the report. The passage was continued on page ten.
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Ottawa
King
Meighen
Co operation Promises Prosperity for California Farmers
A. Sapire of San Francisco praised cooperative marketing in California saying thousands of farmers and cotton growers who were penniless a decade ago are now among the United States most prosperous farmers. He spoke in a public address in Toronto on March 10.
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California
A. Sapire
San Francisco
United States
Alberta courts may decide gas dispute instead of board
Edmonton and Calgary debates over the Public Utility Board intervention in gas rate disputes may be settled in court. Attorney General J E Brownlee floated repealing last year’s law granting city and gas company access to the board, with Edmonton, Lethbridge, Calgary, and Medicine Hat all protesting or weighing similar positions. Calgary mayor Adams favored preserving or rolling back the board’s powers depending on government plans.
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Public Utility Board
J. E. Brownlee
Brownlee
Canadian Western Natural Gas Co
Adams
McClung
R. G. Reid
F. White
Executive Council
Medicine Hat
A. R. McLennan
Red Deer
Coalgary
Lethbridge
Wetaskiwin
Bolshevik Ship Gorki Explodes at Trebizond
Fifteen sailors were killed and many wounded when a cargo of hand grenades on the Bolshevik transport Gorki exploded at Trebizond on the Black Sea. The blast damaged the town where large munitions shipments from Russia had recently arrived.
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Constantinople
Gorki
Trebizond
Black Sea
Russia
Alberta legislature dusts off game laws and women’s institutes act
The Alberta legislature debated amendments to the game laws, the Dairymen's Act, and the Women's Institutes Act. Ducks season dates were contested. ministers aim to unify Dominion and provincial laws. Relief spending totals and geographic allocations were outlined, with Medicine Hat receiving $816 in relief and Edmonton $17,255 in city aid.
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Edmonton
Mar
Committee of Agriculture
Alberta
Dominion
W. G. Johnston
Medicine Hat
U S Demands 243 Million For Rhineland Occupation
The United States presented to allied ministers a demand for 243 million dollars to cover expenditures connected with the Rhineland occupation before any reparations. The note was delivered at their morning session.
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Varls
United States
Rhineland
British Columbia Pledges to Pressure Federal Liquor Tax
Premier Oliver proposes to shift the federal liquor tax issue to Ottawa, arguing only Quebec and British Columbia are keen on removing the tax totaling $15 per case. BC government stores will cut hard liquor prices by about 30 percent, with brewers offering cheaper beer at roughly $1.60 per dozen pints.
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Vancouver
Oliver
Quebec
Ottawa
B. C
B.C
Griffith Blames De Valera Over Limerick Situation
Dublin March 10 Arthur Griffith blames Eamonn De Valera supporters for inciting indiscipline in Limerick saying a delegation of national authority cannot be acquiesced in. He adds if De Valera condemns the mutiny the danger to Limerick will lessen though the situation remains quiet but critical.
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de Valera
Limerick
Dublin
Arthur Griffith
Eamonn de Valera
Predious Nation Wide Coal Strike Threat Looms
Columbus Ohio March 1 President Lee Hall of the Ohio Miners Union warned a nation wide strike by coal operators and miners is likely within a week unless a joint conference is held. The warning follows Hall’s return from Indianapolis.
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Oho
Lee Hall
Ohio Miners’ Union
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