Bronfman Found Not Guilty in Customs Bribery Trial
Harry Bronfman the Montreal millionaire distiller is found not guilty by a King's Bench jury in Estevan Sask after a trial on charges that he attempted to induce customs inspector Cyril Knowles to file false returns regarding three automobiles entering Canada through Gainsboro. The verdict followed hours of deliberation after extensive testimony from customs officers and associates of Bronfman in the liquor export trade.
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Estevan
Sask
Harry Bronfman
Montreal
Cyril Knowles
Dee
King’s Bench
Justice Bigelow
Bronfman
Knowles
Customs Department
Gainsboro
Saskatchewan
Ee Aly
Kepina
Moose Jaw
Court of King’s Bench
Bronman
Taft Dies After Long Illness at 72 in Washington
William Howard Taft former president and former chief justice of the United States died after a stroke in his 73rd year. He will lie in state at the Capitol and rest in Arlington as national honors are planned with mourning declared by President Hoover.
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Washington, D.C
William Howard Taft
United States
Capitol
Arlington Cemetery
Hoover
Wyoming Avenue
América
Tait
H. G. Waller
Rtland
Congress
Senate
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington
William Hayward Taft
Alphonse Taft
Grant
Austria
Russia
Yale College
Law Censur
Cincinnati
McNaughton Endorsed by Howson Supporter in South
J McNaughton Liberal ex member for Little Bow arrives in Edmonton amid talk of a Liberal leader selection in Calgary on the 27th He backs W R Howson for the post and argues new blood will energize the party The piece also notes Hoovers funeral service plans and Taft family ties in Washington politics with a continuation reference to a page eight continuation.
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South
Calgary
Edmonton
James McNaughton
Carmingay
Little Bow
A. L. Sifton
Chas. Stewart
Alberta
McNaughton
Cargary
W. R. Howson
Hion
A. G. MacKay
Mackay
Howson
Mr. McNaughton
Sharkey Scott Bout Observed By Pratt In Miami
Charlie Pratt watched the Sharkey versus Scott bout in Miami and says Scott was badly fouled in the third round. He notes Sharkey gained an advantage from the foul and asserts Scott did not deserve to lose on that foul.
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Charlie Pratt
Sharkey
Scott
Nir
Chas
Pratt
Miami
Sharkey- Scott
W. M. Neal reports encouraging revival in western business
Winnipeg March 8 W M Neal general manager Canadian Pacific Railway Western lines says building operations in western cities exceed expectations despite Dominion wide business disruption The outlook is cautiously optimistic with stabilization in sight within two to three months and signs of revival in merchandise traffic and basic commodities as weather improves and construction resumes as planned
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Winnipeg
Dominion
W. M. Neal
Canadian Pacific Railwaya Western Lines
Neal
Pacific Coast
Armed Bandit Robs Winnipeg Bank Vault For 1000
An armed man entered the Canadian Bank of Commerce in downtown Winnipeg and forced four clerks into the vault. He escaped with about one thousand dollars as the vault door jammed and the robbers fled. The branch sits at Princess Street and William Avenue near Market Square. Streetcars and pedestrians were present during the heist.
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Winnipeg
C.P
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Adatr
Lor Clarke
Apsearles
Bank
Sis
Princess Street
William’ Avenue
Market Square
Fire Devastates Rockyford wiping out large portion of town
A major fire destroyed about half of Rockyford starting near the Canada Cafe at 4 am with a west wind driving flames to stores and the Wheat Pool elevator containing 30 000 bushels of wheat. Estimated damages exceed 121 500 with multiple buildings including Ryan store Canada Cafe drug store meat market Rockford Trading Co and a 160 yard distance to the elevator. Firefighters aided by a Calgarry brigade arrived by 5 45 am after volunteers contained east side buildings.
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Rockyford
Canada Cafe
Wheat Pool
Ryan
Drug
Meat Market
Rockvford Trading Co
Mlapis Leaf
B. C
Nockyford Trading Company Prercises
Canadian National
Sandy Carr
Rockford
Tragic Crown Mine Accident Claims 25 Lives
A Crown Mine shaft disaster in Johannesburg leaves one European and 28 natives dead and eight others injured. A runaway cage plunged 1500 feet, killing natives outright and injuring several others in a linked cage and two other Europeans.
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Johannesburg
Union of South Africa
Crown Mine
20000 Hands Strike In Calcutta Jute Mills
A cable from Gaivadiah Press via Reuters reports that about 20000 workers in the Calcutta Bengal Jute Mills struck in solidarity with the Bengal Jute Workers Union. Police dispersed a mob after clashes, with several workers detained and injuries noted.
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Calcutta
India
Gaivadiah
Reut
Ers
Bengal
Jute Workers Union
Titagtfur
Emigg
Seveyr
Ackapes-Werg
Mlb
Polica
Air mail flowers mark milestone for Medicine Hat firm
Medicine Hat Greenhouses Ltd. shipped four fresh cut bouquets by air in partnership with Canadian Pacific Air Service and Western Canada Airways. Flowers went to Manitoba and Saskatchewan governors and officials in Calgary and Alberta with record fast delivery times, showing flowers can be cut in the morning and arrive by tea time in distant cities. The company earns praise for embracing modern transport.
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Medicine Hat
Canadian Pacific Air Service
Western Canada Airways
Medicine Hat Greenhouses Ltd
Ware
Express Company
J. D. McGregor
Manitoba
Winnipeg
H. W. Newlands
Saskatchewan
Regina
W. EB. Egbert
Alberta
Rk. ©. Arnott
Calgary
My Lady’s
Medicine Hat Fish and Game Banquet Set March 20
The Medicine Hat Fish and Game Association schedules its annual banquet March 20 at the Banquet Hall adjoining the Corona Hotel. About 300 guests are expected with 95 reserve seats. Lieut Governors of Alberta and Manitoba and other officials will attend. Tickets are $3 and include association membership. An afternoon meeting will cover reports and officer elections.
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Medicine Hat Fish and Game Association
Corona Hotel
W. J. Conrad
Nmber
Severy
Association
Association Wi
Alberta
Manitoba
Edmonton
Calgary
Winnipeg
Redcliff
Meilcine
Fish and Game Association
Messrs
C. H. Niles
W. H. Gray
Arthur C. Wade
Hewitt & Black
Pingle Drug & Book Company, Limited
Service Rainwase Company, Limited
Former Explorer Frederick Cook Paroled from Leavenworth
Dr. Frederick A. Cook, the 65 year old who claimed the North Pole discovery in 1908, was released on parole from Leavenworth Federal Prison after nearly five years of a 14 year sentence for involvement in an oil fraud scheme and returned to Chicago today.
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Chicago, Ill
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Leavenworth
Kan
Chicago
F. P. Thompson
Alberta redistributes seats adding three new districts
The special redistribution committee proposes five new Alberta seats Edmonton Calgary North Peace River Clover Bar and Drumheller and merges four southern constituencies into two reducing the House to 63 seats from 60. North Peace River will cover northern areas. Clover Bar draws from Victoria Camrose Leduc and Edmonton. Drumheller spans four townships including Drumheller city with parts from Hand Hills Bow Valley and Didsbury.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Calgary
North Peace River
Clover Bar
Drumheller
W. G. Farquharson
U.F.A
Ribstone
Okotoks
High River
Nanton
Claresholm
Peace
Grouard and Athabasca
Victoria
Camrose
Leduc
Hand Hills
Bow Valley
Didsbury
Missing eight year old Clifford Chapman feared drowned
No trace found by 3 p m today of Clifford Chapman aged eight who vanished from 819 B Third Street Saturday afternoon. A late afternoon sighting by several children near the Municipal golf house suggests two boys were in the river area. one climbed out, the other fled. Police, citizens, and volunteers searched rivers, banks, and creeks through Saturday night and Sunday with no results. Chapman was last seen around 3 p m Saturday in gray trousers, black shoes, grey cap, and brown windbreaker. Communicate any information to Chief Tayler.
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Clifford Chapman
Third Street
Isabel Jens
Agatha
Helen
Billy Bell
Old Endugh
Raf
Chapman
Calgary
Cgpe Cis
Met
Tayler
Southern France Flood Menace Halts Body Search Work
Torrential rains in Agen Moissac and Montauban hinder excavation efforts for missing persons after days of good weather. Pumps at doorways struggle to keep cellars dry as floodwaters threaten to rise further, complicating rescue operations.
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Agen
France
Moissac
Montauban
Legislative session ends with nine days left for acts
May Edmonton reports the present legislature feels the session will close March 20 leaving nine working days to finish four major measures the School Act Mines Act redistribution and related rules. Debates focus on unemployment insurance redistribution and wheat pool while distribution committee report is due and further acts loom for the week.
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Edmonton
Hineton
Govey 5
Joseph
Meeting Tonight On Gas Committee Delegation
A local gas committee meeting is set for 8 o clock tonight in the Council Chamber. The delegation from the Canadian Ministers Association will discuss questions related to manufacturers and related concerns.
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Tha Gas Committee
Canadian Ministers’ Association
Council Chamber
Dhen Téithe Eh Iz Pabng
British French Talks Continue on Security Pact Details
London reports delayed on the proposed mutual security treaty. Britain France Italy and Japan may back a pact to guarantee aid in case of aggression, with France potentially reducing naval plans if honored.
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London
George Hambleton
France
Briand
Britain
Italy
Japan
United States
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William H. Taft
Press of
J. McNaughton
Howgon
Pal Elam
Howard Part
Tha Republic
AIR Mail
P. A. Cook
Hive New Alta
Naval
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