Tax Recovery Act eyed to curb forced land sales in province
Edmonton discussions on the new Tax Recovery Act propose to end forced land seizures for tax arrears. The act would allow municipalities to hold lands in arrears with redemption within one year after caveat filing, otherwise title reverts to the municipality. Lands may be sold at values reflecting land worth, and excess proceeds stay with the municipality. Motor Act amendments tighten license rules. penalties for intoxicated driving include seizure. Debate continued as ministers push for safeguards and broader applicability.
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Edmonton
Cliies
W. M. Washburn
Stony Iain
M. 4
Connor
Warner
Brownlee
Boyle
R. C. Marshall
Robi
Pearson
United States Urged to Seek Allied Finance Ministers’ Reply
Paris March 18 The allied finance minister handed to Roland Boyden a formal reply to the U S demand for 241 million dollars for U S troops expenses in the Rhineland. The note outlines three points including recognition of Mr Boyden memorandum and that the issue lies with allied governments.
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Paris
United States
Rhinelands
Roland Boyden
Boyden
Ontario couple found dead from coal gas fumes
Damiltion, Ont. reports a fatal coal gas incident after G. E. and Mrs. Carey were discovered dead in their home. Their son broke in and authorities believe gas fumes caused the deaths, with the bodies found after more than a day.
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Damilton
Ont
G. E
Mrs. Carey
London woman dies after hotel assault
Lady Alice White was found unconscious in a London hotel room yesterday and died this morning at three o'clock. A burglar is believed to have sustained fatal injuries, including a fractured skull.
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London
Alice White
Fire destroys business block in Chicago logs 15 estimated at
A spectacular early morning fire destroyed a full block outside Chicago's loop area. Loss estimated at 10 to 15 million dollars. One fireman died, others injured, and spectators harmed by bricks and embers as flames swept from the Wanburen Canal to Harrison Street.
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Chigagg
Chicago
Loop
Wanburen Canal
Clinton Street
Burlington and Quincy Railroads
Mercantile Trust and Savings Bank
Vaniburen Street
Harrison Street
Norris government to resign after censure defeat in Manitoba
Winnipeg March 15 Canadian Press Norris government defeated 27 to 28 on censure. Premier Norris to place resignation in Lieut. Governor Sir James Aikens hands upon his return from Toronto. Early election probable with talks of a coalition or formation by group leaders amid adjourned house and uncertain continuing governance.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Norris
James Aikens
Ldeut
James Atkins
Toronto
T. C. Norris
William Robson
Sir James
Robson
FF. J. Dixon
J. T. Haig
Ball of Fire Falls and Strikes Near Truro N S
Startling night scene in Truro Nova Scotia as a ball of fire descended from a low storm cloud lit the town and split into three lightning forks. One fork set a barn ablaze on McClure's Road, another killed a horse at Archibald's stable miles away, and a shovel was wrenched from C C H Weatherbee during coal heaving. Many suspect a meteor caused the display.
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Truro
N. S
George
Walter
McClure
George Archibald
C. C. H. Weatherbee
Directors of the Agricultural Society Meet
Directors residing in or near the city met yesterday afternoon to informally discuss society affairs in preparation for the upcoming annual meeting. Wide awake advertisers use The News columns.
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Agricultural Society
The
Indian labor leader predicts India to reach Canadian level in five years
The chief organizer of the Labor movement in India visits Canada and asserts that in five years India will be at the level of Canada in governance. He frames the forecast as a comparison of government standards and reforms between the two nations.
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India
Canada
Poultry lecture in Medicine Hat Hall tonight
G M Cromie provincial poultry superintendent lectures on culling and egg production cooperative marketing and moose hunting in New Brunswick with moving pictures. Free admission. lecture by Medicine Hat Poultry and Pet Stock Association aims to boost local poultry industry and member benefits outlined.
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G. M. Cromie
Poultry Department
New Brunswick
Medicine Hat Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Haseen
The
Alberta
War Memorial to be unveiled on May 24 1919
The War Memorial foundation is to start after frost leaves the ground and the monument is likely to be unveiled on May 24. The program committee met at City Hall and may invite Brigadier General Bell to unveil and Premier Greenfield to attend. Between 1918 and 1920 two comets were discovered and five previously known comets were observed returning near the sun.
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Medicine
War Memorial
War Memorial Committee
Bell
Greenfield
Londonderry prisoners reprieved over Ulster government decision
A Central News dispatch from Belfast reports Sir James Craig saying the Londonderry prisoners were reprieved over the Ulster government. He warned he would resign if the viceroy interfered with the courts. The Belfast Telegraph accuses police murders of last Friday and Monday of aiming to deter Royal Irish Constabulary from joining Ulster forces, targeting Roman Catholics and listing twelve policemen marked for assassination.
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London
Central News
Belfast
Sigs
James Craig
Londonderry
Belfast Telegraph
Royal Irish Constabulary
Ulster Forces
the Telegraph
Sergt
Clark
Whem
Bowker Named New Chief of Lethbridge Police
Lethbridge reports Sergeant Bowker appointed Chief of Police by the city council succeeding the late Chief Gillespie. The salary remains the same and the appointment is tentative for three months to evaluate the new chief. Bowker has served on the city police force since 4912.
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Lethbridge
Sergeant Bowker
Gillespie
Bowker
King elected in East Kootenay by election
Figures from 53 of 69 polls show Dr. King, federal minister of public works, winning 2520 votes to 1860 for his Progressive Labor opponent U H Brandson. Returns cover Fernie Cranbrook Michel Golden and other main population centers.
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Fernie
B.C
East Kootenay
Dr. King
U H. Brandson
Cranbrook
Michel
Golden
Fordsburg Quiet After Government Forces Take Town
Advices from Fordsburg report government infantry clearing streets after rebels lost control. Many prisoners taken. remaining fighters retreat toward the Larlaagte river. Leaflets warned women and children to flee before bombardment, refugees marching to a nearby camp as sniping and looting continued in Benoni and Dunswart areas.
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Johannesburg
Fordsburg
Larlaagte
Fordeburg
Benomi
Liquor Profits Highlight Alberta Government Revenue
Edmonton March 15 Special to The News Premier Greenfield told the legislature the civil service salary plan may be reviewed with possible reductions. The total payroll stands at 3 355 010.56 with 193 565.25 in general bonuses for 1921. Brownlee cited liquor profits from a 17 000 stock, ending 1921 net 2 108 702.13 and 1921 receipts 2 166 739.82 including 571 926.83 clear profit. Calgary vendor revenue 985 202.25 and Edmonton 1 122 780.21. Net liquor profits over the last three years reach 666 982.04. Advertising urged by The News.
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Marth
T. C. Milnes
Claresholm
Greenfield
Milnes
Brown- Jaé
R. C. Edwards
Calgary
Brownlee
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Kamloops
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Grand Forks
Nelson
Medicine Hat
Swift Current
Moose Jaw
Regina
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