Edmonton premier defends E D B C CN freight deal in legislature
Premier John Brownlee defends the Edmonton Dunvegan and British Columbia system and the Canadian National agreement as the Peace River lines are taken over. He argues lower through rates and terminal advantages offset any south regional disadvantages while a Webster amendment to defer the transfer was defeated.
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Edmonton
Dunvegan & B.C
Canadain National
Board of Trade
Calgary
Canadian Pacific
John Brownlee
Canadian National
Peace River
Labor
Gorge Webster
B.C
C.N.R
D and
Brownlee
C.P.R
Kaze Ment
Floods Widen Across France With Rivers Rising
In France floods spread from the southwest toward Paris as the Seine and Marne tributaries threaten to overflow. Bordeaux environs face critical flooding with inhabitants taking to upper floors. the Garonne drains Bergerac plains into a vast lake. Villages along the Lot evacuate while a 16th century church steeple at Jorneillan collapses but causes no injuries.
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Paris
Mageh
Seine
Marne
Bordeaux
Garonne
Bergerac
Marmande
Duncan Acquitted In Moanslaughter Case
The jury returned a not guilty verdict in the Duncan moanslaughter trial and discharged Dr. Duncan Aas. Jurors named include foreman Mr. Homer, J. A. Rao, J. Hay, D. Woodhouse, W. Graham, and W. M. Henderson.
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Duncan
Dr. Duncan Aas
Justice Walsh
Mr. K Homer
Fore- Mai
J. A. Rao
J. Hay
D. Woodhouse
Wh. Graham
W. M. Henderson
Medicine Hat invites Sir F W G Haultain to Dominion Day Jubilee
A Medicine Hat committee invites Sir Frederick W. G. Haultain to be the speaker at a Dominion Day Diamond Jubilee celebration on July 1. The letter from city officials requests his acceptance and notes a meeting to organize the event.
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Medicine Hat
Sir Frederick Hanuitain
Alta
F. W. G. Haultain
Court of Appeals
Province of Saskatchewan
Regina
Sask
Juy
Sevan
Japan backs three power naval talks soon
Tokyo voted unanimously to accept President Coolidge’s proposal for a three power naval arms limitation conference. Ambassador Matsudori in Washington was instructed to notify Secretary Kellogg of Japan’s decision.
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Tokio
Japan
Coolidge
Ambasador Matsudori
Washington
Frank B. Kellogg
Ottawa report urges major expansion of preventive smuggling service
Ottawa outlines wide reforms to the excise and customs preventive service. It calls for more than doubling land staff from 92 to 228, addition of fast armed boats, longer vessels, higher speeds, wireless, searchlights, and more guns. Total costs approach 1.4 million with annual expenses over 4 million, plus proposed legal and treaty adjustments.
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Ottawa
Excise
House ‘of Commons
W. Euler
Opera Ba Eee
Preventive Service
Civil Service ‘Commission
Royal Canadian Air Force
Will Uncle Sam Pay Attention to Faculty
Princeton New Jersey March 11 116 members of the Princeton University faculty endorsed a Columbia University Faculty of Political Science statement urging revision of allied war debt settlements. President John Grier Hibben said we should avoid imposing heavy taxes on friendly nations rebuilding their strength while the United States grows wealthy domestically.
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Princeton
N.J
John Grier Hibben
Princeton University
Columbia University
Hibben
Communist Teaching Punishable in Great Britain
Capt. Herbert Holt in the House of Commons moved the second reading of a bill to punish teaching atrocities blasphemy sedition and class hatred in Communist Sunday schools of Great Britain with fines and imprisonment. He cited alleged indoctrination of children and urged strong penalties.
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London
Clarges
Great Britain
House of Commons
Herbert Holt
Optimism High as Brandram-Henderson Stresses 1927 Growth
Mr. George Henderson, president of Brandram Henderson Ltd., reports strong 1926 results and predicts similar improvement in 1927 for Canada. He notes Alberta Linseed Oil Co. had its best year since start, cites flax supply as a constraint, and mentions a forthcoming Brandram-Henderson annual report in April. Henderson leaves for Vancouver Saturday night.
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Dominion
Prairies
George’ Henderson
Brandram- Henderson Ltd
Montreal
Henderson
Alberta Linseed Gil, Company, Ltd
Alberta ‘Linseed Oil Company
Church
Alberta
Brandram- Henderson Company
Canada
Vancouver
Grain Inspections Report From Winnipeg March 11
Winnipeg reports grain inspections with 480 cars inspected for March 11. Sixty percent of contracts graded, 152 cars sent under contract, notes include Cotes and Srl 17 terms.
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Winnipeg
Srl
Shanghai Disorder Spreads as Cantonese Occupy Wuha
March 11 reports from Shanghai detail protests and looting after Wuha was occupied by Cantonese troops. The U S Consul General prepares a protest to Cantonese authorities over excesses, including looted mission property. The same day notes warn Soviet risks after the Pamiat Lenina seizure and confirm safety of couriers and Mme Borodin. British Coldstream Guards arrive in Shanghai amid front-line inactivity and heavy rain halting operations. Industrial unrest grows with strikes at mills and worker clashes, including fatal shootings of a Chinese foreman and a detective, and large-scale walkouts over governance posters and fines.
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Shanghai
United States
Hankow
Wuha
Russia
Tsinanfu
Mme. Borodin
Coldstream Guards
Xyork
Walla
Violent Storm Follows Earthquake in Tokyo District
In Tokyo and surrounding areas a powerful storm struck after Monday's earthquake. Refugee shelters were toppled, relief by sea hindered by rough seas, and officials fear further delays for quake survivors. The Home Office reports 2687 dead and 6443 injured, with about 10,000 buildings destroyed.
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Tokio
Central
Japan
Tango
Home Office
Duncan Case Goes To Jury This Afternoon
The Duncan case went to the jury this afternoon after speeches from counsel for the defense and Crown. Dr J L Allen of Calgary testified on anesthesia risks and noted deaths can occur despite careful practice, citing chloroform and ether considerations and a stove near the operating area. The jury will receive Lordship’s charge before retiring to consider a verdict.
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Duncan Case
Duncan
R. B. Davidson
Conybeare
Roth
Tie
Davidson
Ottawa House debates grain aid advances and repayments
In Ottawa on March 11 the third reading discussed advances under the Federal Grain Aid program. Hon. Charles Stewart outlined government advances since 1885 totaling 411,265,310. The Government has repaid 12,005,888 of principal. Current outstanding principal and interest total 3,834,622. Alberta payments under joint loans reached 875,108.09 and Saskatchewan 290,918.52. Total repayments in Alberta 168,205 and Saskatchewan 37,514, summing to 200,819.
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Ottawa
Can
House of Summons
Chas. Stewart
Interpr
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Roth and Faurot Well Status Deepening Drilling
At 8 a.m. the Roth and Faurot well was down 2,835 feet with drilling continuing. The six inch casing has been lowered from 2,766 feet to the bottom of the shaft as the drift passes the water stratum and enters shale.
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Roth and Faurot
Jevel
Hale
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Empress Theatre
Aushcian Bes
Roy H. Cook
Hilda Alcock
Oakand
California
Toronto Conservatory
Hambourg Conservatory
L.C.C.M
Oakland
KFWM
Oakland Educational Society
England
Uncle Sam
Britain
Geo. Henderson
Brandram-Henderson
Prospects . Com
GEO, Henderson, Pres
Brandram
Henderson Ico
Wuhu
CG. F.conybeare
Bel
Roth and
Faurot
Y'Ur
W.D. Watson
High River Vs
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