Settlement at Geneva teeters amid League crisis
Geneva March 13 Allied reps abandon plan for further talks with the German delegation and submit the reconstruction issue to the League Council. London papers debate Chamberlain's stance as Geneva warns the peace project could fail. Premiers Briand and allies plan “another cup of tea” with Germans while the assembly votes to build a Lake Leman hall costing 17,000,000 Swiss francs. Croydon March 13 British aviator Alan J. Cobham arrives after a 16,000 mile round trip to Cape Town.
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Alberta and Great Waterways Railway to Fort McMurray Extension
Edmonton March 13 A government appeal to make Fort McMurray the terminus of the Alberta and Great Waterways Railway and extend to McMurray Salt Works was pressed by Geo Mills Athabasca in the legislature. Premier Brownlee signaled possible consideration while Railways Minister Vernor W. Smith cited salt works as still premature for a $100,000 road completion. The Lacombe Northern extension bill was also discussed with costs around $62,400 and mixed support from members across parties.
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Factories Act Faces Opposition in Alberta Legislature
Edmonton reports amid back bench debate in the U F A over Bill No 7 introducing the eight hour day and minimum wages for male workers. The Alberta Manufacturers Association has circulated protests, signaling broad resistance to the bill's passage this session.
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Important Grain Case Set to Hear Monday in City
A Winnipeg case Topper Grain Co. Ltd v I A Mantz Elevator Co. opens Monday at 10 am before Mr Justice Walsh. Plaintiffs seek 28,870 for advances funding the Hilda elevator and grain trading. Mantz claims repayment and counters 2,200 due to the plaintiffs and losses blamed on Winnipeg Grain Exchange options. He also alleges a 22,000 loss from being closed out on April 2 1925 after holding 94 000 bushels of grain.
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Ottawa eyes new coal deal amid past collapse
March 12 Ottawa reports a possible restart of Alberta coal sales to Ontario after a breakdown in talks. Ontario Premier Ferguson hints at moving 50 000 tons at 7 dollars per ton with three interested parties sharing any excess movement costs. Minister Stewart to confer with Sir Henry Thornton on the railway stance, which previously demanded 9 dollars per ton.
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Double honors for engineers in Medicine Hat event
Duncan Camp bel of Medicine Hat was elected president of the Alberta Association of Domestic Sanitary and Heating Engineers at its annual convention. Ald. Jos. P. Marsh, also of Medicine Hat, was named Secretary-Treasurer. The group adopted a resolution to pursue U S bombing equipment standardization and simplification follow up with the truck trover committee.
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Freed On Murder Charge But Guilty Of Robbing Victim
Frank Crecorian alias Frank Corey of Worcester was acquitted last August of murdering Mrs. Mac Price in Hulligs Hotel. He was found guilty last night of robbing the murdered woman. Judge David Laurie sentenced him to life imprisonment and ordered held in $100,000 bail.
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Beggar Earns Up To 250 Dollars Weekly in New York
A legless man wheeling a small platform with roller skates pleaded before a New York court admitting he could make as much as 250 dollars weekly begging. He described his evenings as living high amid downtown activity.
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Southern Alberta District Conference Women Institutes Meet in Medicine Hat
At the closing sessions Mrs. B W Bellamy invited Medicine Hat to host the next district convention in 1917. A telegram from Medicine Hat Mayor Bullivant echoed the invitation as officials favored the move over Lethbridge. Resolutions urged promoting Alberta products through Buy At Home Week and reforming exams from Grades VIII to X with a production-based assessment.
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Roth Well Breaks 3200 Foot Mark in Deep Drilling
The Roth No 1 well passed 3200 feet and stood at 3230 feet at noon today. Drilling continues in limestone as crews anticipate a sand break lower down that could yield oil gas or water. John Ross, pioneer farmer of Rew Deer, died after a ladder fall.
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Brandon dentist court awards $2000 to family
Six year old Bernice McTaggart of Dunrea Manitoba swallowed a tooth during extraction. Her father Percy sued Dr. C A Powers of Brandon for negligence and won $2000 with half set aside for Bernice. Stay of execution granted pending appeal. Weather notes follow.
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Chinese Fort Attacks Japanese Destroyers Near Taku Bar
Tokio reports a Chinese fort attacked two Japanese destroyers trying to enter the Pei river at Taku bar. The Foreign Office says the incident creates a serious situation. Foreign Minister Shidehara and Navy Minister Tekarabe consult. Cabinet decision expected, likely Monday.
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Mitchell Appointed to Alberta Supreme Court Bench
Ottawa report says Charles R. Mitchell is named to the appeal Division of the Alberta Supreme Court replacing the late Judge Stuart. William A. McDonald is appointed District Judge in Calgary to fill the vacancy from Judge Winter's retirement.
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Moderate Gains in Wheat Prices Amid Market Activity
Wheat prices moved higher with May at 1.51 by 1 8c, July at 1.50 1 4c and October near 1.04, as exporters and commission houses with southern ties showed strong buying. Overnight foreign demand pegged at 300000 bushels, oats and barley steadied, flax firm, cash grain activity constrained by limited offerings.
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