German Occupation and Peace Controls Reach Odessa Region
Reports from Petrograd and Paris describe German forces occupying Razchelna on the Odessa railway, with evacuation of Odessa and Nicholaev proceeding. German Admiral Siegert named commander at Odessa, and commissions with veto power to Russian ministries to enforce peace terms. Anti Jewish riots preceded the occupation.
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Razchenna
Odessa
eVto
Petrograd
Marvelia
Aland Islands
Krasnaya Arma
Razchelna
Nicholev
Siegert
Phiiladelphia
Mareh Fo
Cerae Yes Iy
Rev Ben Spence Caught With The Goods Seized
Police seized about 2000 copies of The Parasite Canadian edition from Rev Ben Spence at Crawford Street. He was summoned to appear in police court Tuesday for possessing books banned under censorship orders. 10 000 copies remain sealed at the Methodist book room. Mee's The Carasite had already been banned in Canada.
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Toronto
Archie Mee
Ben Spence
Ontario
Dowdeion Atic
Spence
Crawford Street
Arthur Mee
Canada
Dominion
Methodist Book Room
Ottawa
Eastern builders propose vast farm scheme for idle lands
Montreal March 16 Eastern Canada building contractors present the government with a plan to cultivate 640000 acres for the 1919 wheat crop using thousands of workers and capital from the building trade. The scheme aims to convert idle western lands into production without harming farmers, with future growth projected if capital is provided. The proposal has backing from Montreal Toronto and Ottawa exchanges and is under serious government consideration.
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Montreal
Canada
Five Years Given to George Repp for Offence Against Girl
Calgary march 16 five years to George Repp for an offence against a seven year old girl daughter of a farmer in the De Winton district. Repp pleaded guilty in Edmonton penitentiary was the sentence meted out in the police court this morning.
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Calgary
Edmonton
George Repp
de Winton
Repp
St Patrick's Day Program Planned at the Forum
Tomorrow the Forum committee hosts St Patrick's Day events with Irish recitations and songs and a lecture by Mr McCourt on Ireland's Patron Saint. McCourt, a noted son of Erin, brings sought after information for Crean Isle residents at the Partin meeting, convening in the afternoon.
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Toanorrow
St. Patrick's Day
Wandor
Ao McCourt
Ireland
McCourt
Erin
Reconciliation Talks Reported With Poland
Amsterdam reports active negotiations for a reconciliation between Germany and Poland. A new solution to the Polish situation is expected to be announced soon, according to a Warsaw press agency.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Poland
Warsaw
Seaplanes Fight Off German Air Attack Over North Sea
London dispatch reports two British seaplanes engaged five German machines over the North Sea. One enemy aircraft was destroyed and another crippled before the British planes returned safely.
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London
Norlin Sea
Retail Clerks Social Evening Dance in LOA Hall
An informal dance will be held at LOA Hall on Friday in April by the Retail Clerks' International Protective Association Local 161. Music will be provided by the Moissen orchestra, buffet luncheon served, dancing begins at 9 p.m.
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Loa Hall
Retail Clerks’ International Protective Association
Moissen Orchestra
Soldiers of Soil enlistment drives for high school boys
Enlistment forms for the Soldiers of the Soil movement were distributed in school yesterday and enrollment will begin Monday morning for high school boys.
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Gary
Mareh Té
Ponoka Asylum to Add Wing. Tenders Sought
The provincial government plans an addition to Ponoka Asylum next spring. The provincial architect is calling for tenders, with advertisement noted elsewhere. Call for calling cards printed at the News office.
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Ponoka
Artfioe
Council urged to reconsider vacant lots program by horticultural society
The Hort icultural Society met at the Board of Trade rooms to discuss plans for the season. A three member committee was appointed to study vacant lots conscription and data gathering for a council presentation. The group proposed city help to plant trees and seed grass on lots and to irrigate with a temporary hose system if dry. A youth membership drive was set with free admission to exhibitions for under 16, plus a five-ticket sale required for a free annual pass. A six hill potato contest with Ginther Land Co prize was approved and club funds allocated.
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Board of Prade
Thauust
Chiu
Jeapgth
Messrs
J. Currie
G. Westwood
Cook
HS. Joslin
T. E. Mills
Hendrickson
Calgary Northcultural Society
Joslin
Camade
Jonas
Ginther Land Co
Daly Dt
Red Cross Campaign Sees Broad Support Across City
Indications show the Red Cross drive will succeed as collectors report progress. Some groups cannot yet file their totals. once all are in the committee will publish full results in the News. Citizens’ strong response is gratefully noted, with direct subscriptions welcome at Mr. Fewing's office for those away or overlooked.
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Red Cross
My. Fewing
Labor League 10 Branch To Expand Next Fall
At a Labor Representation League meeting in the Trades and Labor hall last night the group debated summer activity and decided to continue work in the coming months. B W Bellamy urged holding meetings in city schools to establish educational centers for political and social economy discussions, a plan welcomed and likely to be arranged next fall.
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Labor Representation League
Trades and Labor Hall
B. W. Bellamy
W. W. Troubles May Lead to Martial Law
Governor Alexander in Boise signals possible martial law as troubles with the Industrial Workers of the World erupt in Den witch County Idaho. He urges immediate troop deployment to St Marys and warns of martial law in the northern part of the state if the situation persists.
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Boise
Thithe
Denwich County
St. Mary's
Idaho
Alexander
San Francisco
United States
Germans Surrender in Air Near Ghent
A British air squadron in Belgium intercepted two German planes during a dogfight near Ghent. Outnumbered, the German pilots sent white flags and surrendered, surrendering to British lines with a formation of British escort planes nearby. This telegram from the Dutch-Belgian frontier reports a clear German surrender.
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AIR
Amsterdam
New York
Llow
Ghent
Belgium
Grain guessing contest plan muddled by missing promoter
A meeting of all interested participants will be held at the police court on Monday the week. The promoter has disappeared and proposals to straighten the contest include appointing a committee to count the grain and those closest to the jar total may receive the debt owed or sell their interest in the car to another buyer.
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London
Tien Tsich
China
Daily Mail
Pekin
Blagovieskesensk
Washington
United States
Aasterdam
Mar
Entente
Holland
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
Great Britain
Germany
Paris
Verdun
War Office
Lorraine
Chet Brace
Daylight Savings Bill Likely Again in Parliament
Ottawa March 16 reports indicate Sir George Foster will introduce a daylight savings bill in this session. Rural opposition may temper passage, as last year the measure drew more criticism and lapsed. Government notes broad support for advancing the clock in summer. Also today about 90 new parliament members signed the Commons roll and took the oath, with cabinet ministers among early signers.
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Ottawa
George Foster
Commons
Arthur Meighen
Hugh Guthrie
Hugh Clark
F. B. McCurdy
Train Disaster Wrecks Pennsylvania Line Near Milzabethtown
Reports say the Cincinnati Indianapolis and Chicago express westbound from Philadelphia was wrecked near Milzabethtown after a landslide. A relief train with nurses and physicians will depart Harrisburg to reach the scene. Many people are injured and several feared dead.
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Harrishues
Cincinnati, Indianapolis and
Chicago Express
Pennsylvania Railway
Philadelphia
Milzabethtown
Here
Harrisburg
Budget Introduction Possible Delayed in Parliament
Ottana March 16 There is a possibility that Sir Thomas White minister of finance will not introduce the budget this session in parliament Sir Robert Borden does not expect him to return to Ottawa from the south for several weeks yet explaining the country s financial position and the government s new proposals may fall to Hon A K McLeod acting minister
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Ottana
Thomas White
Iiinlstes
Robert Borden
Ottawa
Ion Shoulders
A. K. McLeap
Accting
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Berlin
German Empire
Schoeblyr
Munich
Gotha
Seine-et- Qoise
Schocbler
Thad
Jupt. Schoebler
Ben Spenge
Eastern Building Contractors
LE Forum
Soldiers OF Soil
Ponoka Asslon
Glyen Belgumn
Sir Arthur Currie
Orth
le Crowe
Want Council
Horticultural Society
Red Cross Campaign
Labor League 10
W. W
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AK -Welean
Canadian Club -Wit
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