Browning Separation Battle Reported by New York American
The New York American reports Edward W. Browning won his separation suit against Peaches and that her counter-suit for alimony failed. Justice Seeger, who presided, allegedly dismissed Peaches counterclaims, leaving Browning free to decide terms for future support, with Peaches facing possible renewed efforts to secure alimony from Browning.
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New York
White Plainan
Supreme Court
A. H. F. Seeger
New York American
Panama seeks place in proposed survey
Panama City March 15 The Panama Chamber of Commerce sent a message to Senator William E Borah urging inclusion of Panama with Mexico and Nicaragua in his proposed senatorial investigation committee. The missive argues the committee could gain first hand information on the injury to Panamanian prosperity from the Canal and from Canal authorities commissary competition.
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Panama
Canal Zone
Chamber of Commerce
William E Borah
Idaho
Mexico
Nicaragua
Pahaman
Dr McGibbson To Speak Here At Thursday Dinner Meeting
Dr McGibbon will address a university extension lecture in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce at the Assiniboia Hotel Thursday evening. The talk titled Forbdasthiz prosperity is open to the public with invitations extended to ladies. reservations advised through the secretary or hotel.
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University of Alberta
Chamber of Commerce
Assiniboia . J
McGibbon
Ieketto
Hnokyale
Assinibola Wotel
Alberta Moderation League Deputation Interviews Government
Edmonton March 15 Premier Brownlee said government will carefully consider the Moderation League of Alberta delegation. Five resolutions urged liquor tax relief, social fund use, no discrimination in licensed privileges, federal duty reductions, not cost to province for enforcement, and support for current Liquor Act.
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Edmonton
Moderation ‘League of Alberta
Brownlee
Ioue
Pers Hoe
Royal
Customs Commission
Alberta
US destroyer Preble fired on near Wuhu on Yangtse
United States destroyer Preble came under fire from Chinese troops near Wuhu while escorting the Standard Oil launch. Bridge struck twice with no casualties. Ambassador Macmurray instructed consul to investigate and protest if Nationalists were responsible. Shanghai reports mass cotton mill strikes amid ongoing Kuomintang tensions.
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Peking
Wuhu
Yangtse
United States
John van A. Macmurray
Frank P.’ Lockhart
Blasphemy Conviction for Ernest Sterry in Toronto Case
Ernest V. Sterry was found guilty by a jury in the criminal sessions of blasphemy for publishing a pamphlet titled the Christian Lanqurer. Judge Emerson Coataworth deferred sentence until tomorrow morning. The pamphlet was described as scandalous and profane concerning God and the Bible.
Fatty Arbuckle to star in European comedy series
Fatty Arbuckle has signed a five year contract with independent producer Abe Carlos to produce a series of comedies, all to be shot in Europe. The plan includes distribution in England, France, Germany, and other foreign markets with potential U.S. release later. Arbuckle, banished in 1922 after the Virginia Rappe case, previously faced a career ending controversy.
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Los Angeles
Examiner
Roscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle
Esmedian
Virginia Rappe
Slater
Abe Carlos
Europe
England
France
Germany
Carlos
United States
Arbuckle
Weak close for wheat market on light trading
Winnipeg reports a weak close as foreign demand wanes and early frost dampens spirits. May wheat settles at 1.405-8, July at 1.381-8, October 1.281-8, with the overall day marked by limited buying from Vancouver and local traders and scarce cash grain offerings.
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Winnipeg
Alberta budget outlines new taxes and surplus
Edmonton March 15 the 1927 28 budget presented by Provincial Treasurer R G Reid proposes a five percent tax on pari mutuel receipts and a one cent per gallon gasoline levy. Estimated to raise 100000 and 250000 respectively the plan shows a balanced budget with a 26178 49 surplus for 1927. The fiscal year changes to March 31 create a fifteen month coverage ending March 31 1928 with a projected three month 1928 surplus of 20710 93 and total fifteen month surplus of 46838 42.
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Edmonton
Mar
R. G. Reid
Proposals to Abolish Blasphemy Prosecutions in Commons
London March 15. George Lansbury Laborite presents a bill to abolish prosecutions for blasphemy and related offenses. The measure, backed by left members, would prevent criminal proceedings for schism heresy blasphemy blasphemous libel or atheism after passage.
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London
House
Commons
George Lansbury
Pansies Bloom Through Snow in Sault Ste. Marie Garden
In Sault Ste. Marie Ontario J S Prentice displays pansies thriving in his garden despite snow. The bloom suggests the plants survived a harsh fall and revived with sun warmth, showing a vivid array of color.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Ont, Marel
Alberta legislature debates noxious weed class changes
Edmonton report on March 15 describes a legislative committee vote to relegate Canada thistle and blue lettuce to Class B while reserving Class A for sow thistle. debate features backbenchers and officials weighing enforcement limits and future revisions of the Noxious Weeds Act amid farm and railway weed control plans.
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Edmonton
Canada
Qonicus _Avenis
Sonchus
Fon
George Hoadley
Meadley
A. G Farquharson
Ribstone
Canada Thistle
W. J. Conner
Warner
Bill Shield
Macleod
Pete Enzenauer
Alexandra
Spectors
Mr. Shield
Enzenauer
Hoadley
Dr J B McLeod Elected Rotary Club President
Dr J S McLeod was elected President of the Medicine War Rotary Club for the year starting May 1. Directors named include Herbert Baker Blythe Boyd Duggan Hoover and Watson. The meeting focused on elections and featured songs by Elliott Macdonald.
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Medicine War Rotary Club
Herbert Baker
Robert Blythe
Robert Boyd
Hector Duggan
George Hoover
Wm. Watson
Elliott Macdonald
Swarm of Bees Attacks Florist Stand in St Catherine’s
A large swarm descended on a florist’s stand in St Catherine’s Ontario on March 15. The bees fed on honey so heavily they could barely fly before being driven away. Locals note bees in this season are thought to be in winter quarters and not expected to emerge until released.
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St. Catherines, Ont
Wire Removed From Man After 38 Years
In Toronto on March 15 a piece of silver wire once used to close a wound on Joseph Hyland's right foot after 38 years was finally removed. The wire had remained under his tongue, moving through his body without causing pain until it surfaced last Thursday and was taken out.
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Toronto
Joseph Hyland
Ripper Commits Horrible Crime In Streets Of Rome
Rome reports the discovery of a fifth or sixth child murder by the so called Ripper near Caesar's Palace ruins. Prime Minister Mussolini offers a 50 000 lire reward for information leading to the monster's capture as the city braces for more abductions and calls on parents to keep children indoors.
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Ripper
Rome
U.P
Jack the Ripper
Caesar’s Palace
Mier Mussolini
Jetim
Ciy
Forde
Med
Hospital Board Votes to Buy New Sterilizer
At yesterday’s meeting the Hospital Board discussed the aging dressing sterilizer. Directors concluded it has outlived its usefulness and ordered a new sterilizer at a cost of $1300.
South Africa to Have Envoys in More Countries
Capeown March 15 Die Burgher official organ of the Nationalist party says the Union of South Africa will soon appoint Charges D'Affaires in several countries. It notes that after the latest Imperial Conference decisions the Union shall have diplomatic envoys in principal countries.
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Capeown
South Africa
Die Burgher
Nationalist Party
Union of South Africa
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