Ottawa Budget Resolutions Pass House Readings Noted
Ottawa March 16 Budget resolutions clear the House with first and second readings. An income tax exemption age for children rises to 21 from 18 at Finance Minister Robb's request. A proposed 10 cent universal tax cut is debated. Woodsworth seeks limit to incomes under 10,000 but is ruled out and loses 149 to 35 on appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Robb
Finance
Woodsworth
Labor
Winnipeg North Centre
Johnston
Blizzard relief and rail delays affect Western Canada
Reports from March describe Northern Alberta escaping the March blizzard with light snow in Edmonton and heavy drifts in central Saskatchewan. Saskatoon faced the worst blizzard in years with three to ten foot drifts, no streetcars, and injuries from shattered windows. Regina reported ten inches of new snow, streetcars back on schedule with sweepers, and ongoing northwest winds. The document also covers parliamentary votes on sales tax exemptions for small sash and door makers and related remarks by Liberal and Conservative members, with Bourassa urging broader exemptions before a continuation note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian “Pacific Railway
Medicine Hat
Saskatchewan
Dmonton
Alberta
Saskatoon
District
City
Regina
Sask
Mar
Zce
Messrs
L. J. Jellitt
Lethbridge
Brown
Bancroft
Steedsman
Levie
Ward
Glenn
Milne
Edwards
Daintley
MacDougall
MacDonald
Richman-West Cape Breton
Iraser
Ernest
Cowan
Henri Bourassa
Labelle
Gomox- Alberna
Sohnston
Ats
Robb
Prince of Wales wins at Bicester Hunt point to point
The Prince of Wales rode one of his hunters to win the Lord Manners Cup at the Grenadier Guards Regimental point to point races in Bicester England. Fourteen other entries contested the event with the Prince finishing a length ahead of the runner up and receiving a large ovation from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicester
Eng
Prince ‘of Wales
Grenadier Guards
Ontario man abducted 13 year old girl
Orangeville Ontario March 16 Robert Cook 45 charged with seduction and abduction of 13 year old Harriett. McCullough committed for trial by Magistrate Hugh Faconer refused bail Cook arrested recently on his farm with the girl after allegedly taking her from her home without parental consent Henrietta said they had tried to marry before she would marry Cook now if possible Apes Irish Rose Empress Friday don’t miss it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Ont
Harriett. McCullough
Robert Cook
Hugh Faconer
Cook
Hier
Henrietta
Ford libel suit against Henry Ford heads to witness stand
Five housewives and a range of local merchants are listed as potential witnesses in the million dollar libel case against Henry Ford. William J. Cameron and Fred Black of the Dearborn Independent are first to testify as court delays focus on opening arguments and possible settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Aaron Sapiro
William J. Cameron
Dearborn Independent
Ford
W. M. Henry Galagher
Ford Oh
Sapiro
Colorado Ranchers Lose Five Thousand Cattle in Blizzard
Colorado Springs reports five thousand head of cattle perished on ranges near Karval during last week's blizzard. The storm blocked highways and isolated Eastern Colorado points, with stockmen calling it the worst in five years. Ranchers fear inability to drive cattle to feed pastures due to massive drifts. Farmers welcomed the snow as aid to crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Karval
Colorado
Costs to Maintain Hon Herbert Greenfield in London
Edmondton reports an appropriation of 14 000 dollars for the current year to maintain the provincial colonization office in London under Commissioner Robert Greenfield. A further 3 725 dollars is sought for the first three months of 1928, with Greenfield's salary at 6 000 dollars a year plus 2 500 living allowance and 2 000 travel. Additional costs include 260 for communications and 400 for printing and 850 in unclassified provisions. Secretary Hugh M Baker is listed at 2 800 dollars with 100 dollars extra assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Greenfield
London
Edmoton
England
Robert Greenfield
Mr. Greenfield
Greenfield
Hugh M. Baker
MURDEROUS CAMPAIGN OF INTIMIDATION IN SHANGHAI
Shanghai reports a feared campaign by 150 aggressors from Hankow who arrived in batches to intimidate and murder workers. The goal is to force a solid strike response, with daily killings of foremen and leaders and none yet apprehended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Hankow
Iighs
Therr
Hall Mills Murder Case Revived by Damages Suit
Frances Hall Henry Carpenter and William Stevens sue the New York Daily Mirror for 500000 each in the New York Supreme Court alleging libel from 1922 coverage of the Hall murder. The plaintiffs were acquitted by a Somerville jury last fall after trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Daily Mirror
Frances Hall
Henry Carpenter
Wlliam Stevens Today
The
Public Press Corporation
Supreme Court
Howard ‘Wheeler Hall
James Mills
Episcopal Church
New Brunswick
N. J
Somerville
Digger Rescued After 13 Hours Trapped in Well
Jeff Ashworth was entombed forty feet down in a 70-foot well near Fuquay Springs North Carolina for thirteen hours before a nightlong rescue freed him. Rescue workers cleared debris by headlights farm lanterns and candles then handed him to physicians where he rested peacefully after the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuquay Springs
N. C
Jeff Ashworth
Ashworth
Italian Seaplane Arrives in Corumba From Paraguay
Commander Francesco de Pinedo and companions aboard the Santa Maria reach Corumba Brazil today after flying in from Ascuncion Paraguay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corumba
Brazil
Francesco de Pinedo
Santa Maria
Ascuncion
Paraguay
Provincial Finances Year 1927 and Early 1928 Estimates
Alberta presents detailed tables of estimated revenues and expenditures for 1927 and the first three months of 1928, with 1926 actual figures for comparison. The income account outlines expected receipts by source, while the expenditure section itemizes anticipated spending across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
Provincial budget shows higher revenues and expenses
Edmonton report from March 15 quotes Hon. R. G. Reid detailing 1927 estimates versus 1926. Expenditures rise in public debt, executive council, legislation, agriculture, education, health, and provincial police, while revenue is projected at 12 501 464 dollars, up 588 018 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dem. of
Canada
Agriculture Dept. — Atty.Gon Deptee
Education Dept Rree
Exac
Council
Rys
Treasury Dept
Ata — Nia
Public Dept
Agriculture Dept
Atty.Gen. Dept Aoe
Education Dept
Public Works Dept
Ea Rys
Edmonton
R. G. Reid
Executive Council
Agricultural Department
Schools of Agriculture
Attorney-General’s Department
Alberta
Department of Public Health
Public Works Department
Treasury Department
Asl Poars
Dominison
Wight
Parliament Doings Report on March Sessions
Ottawa notes: Senate to consider Old Age Pensions today while the Commons reviews private members resolutions. Yesterday the Senate passed a second reading on the soldier settler lands bill and postponed Old Age Pensions. Commons passed budget related taxation resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Senate
Commons
House
Ottawa Bill Seeks Two-Year Extension on National Line
Ottawa March 16 The Canadian minister of railways C A Dunning plans a bill to extend by two years the deadline for completing the joint section of the Canadian National branch line from Rosedale to the southwest in Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Can
Ifon
C. A. Dunning
Canadian National
Rosedale
Alberta
Poison Tubes Lost Off Hospital Van
Police hunted all night for 264 tubes of powerful poison that fell from a hospital van in London's east side yesterday. Children gathered the bright orange boxes for playthings. by noon today 200 tubes had been recovered as officers traced them from child to child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
East Side
Nyson
Western outlets peace R Peace River route favored for rail access
Ottawa March 16. Proposed railway routes from the Peace River district were discussed by the Railways and Telegraphs Committee. Engineers from the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways backed a route via Obed as the best western outlet, preferring it to Monkman or Peace Pass routes. The committee will hear British Columbia later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Can
Peace River
Railways and Telegraphs Committee
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
Thousands of European settlers to disembark in Halifax
Halifax reports that over three thousand passengers from Europe, the majority aiming to settle in Canada, will be landed here between Thursday noon and Monday from seven steamers sailing from British and continental ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N.S
Europe
Canada
Shrine Model Home Giveaway in Calgary District
The Shrine Model Home at Calgary in Rideau Park will be given away free soon. Inspection tickets available at Cawker's Drug Store Boylan's Drug Store Pingle-McKenzie Drug Store Jesse Elliot Tailor W J Conrad Assiniboia Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Rideau Park
Cawker’s
Boylan’s
Pingle-McKenzie Drug Store
Jesse Elliot
Assiniboia Hotel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prairie Provinces
Prince
Ontario
Michael H. Jodges
Mediterranean
Sapiro Ford
Hall-Mills
Big Damages
Quebec
Upper and Lower Canada
Maritimes
Gulfport
Mississippi
William Henry Orr
Orr
Toronto Globe
George Brown
New York Triune
Horace Greeley
Police of
Peace R
Empress Theatre
Dr. McLeod
ARIES
Pingles
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!