Alberta Opposition Leader Splits on Soldier Revaluation Motion
Edmonton March 17. C Bowen new opposition leader opposed a motion urged by Russell Love for provincial action on revaluing land and equipment given to returned soldiers via the Soldier Settlement Board. Bowen backed the spirit but argued federal plans would proceed, avoiding the need for a provincial vote. The debate highlighted tensions over Ottawa notes and government cooperation with the Soldier Settlement Board.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Soldier Settlement Board
Bowen
Ottawa
Oposite
Charles Pingle
Medicine Hat
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Innisfail
G. W. Smith
Red Deer
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Macleod
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Alexandria
A. M. Matheson
Vegieville
KE Is
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Wetaskiwin
Alex Moore
Cochrang
Eorge Hoadley
R. C G. Marshall
Calgary
A. L. Giroux
Corcnard
Nellie McClung
J. Dechene
Beaver River
G. Mills
Athavasca
W. T. Henry
Edmenton
Scotch Annie Murder Sends City Into Shock
Annie Curdnoe known as Scotch Annie is found murdered in her Hilleshack home after a brutal assault. Dan Prockin, her longtime partner, is held as a witness as investigators probe a case hailed as one of the city’s most horrible crimes. Police say she was beaten and boiled water was poured over her head during a savage kitchen struggle.
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Annie Curdnoe
Hilleshack
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Germany Delayed Admission to League Until September
Geneva report says the League of Nations Assembly adjourned Germany’s election to the League until the September session. Brazil’s demand for a permanent Council seat remains irrevocable as Sir Austen Chamberlain moves to adjourn. Delegates expect Germany to stay out until next September unless a miracle occurs.
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League of Nations Assembly
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Council of the League
Settlers for West Arrive by C N R Special
The first week of March saw 600 British and European immigrants arrive in Winnipeg by CN trains en route to British Columbia and the prairie provinces. Many left the depot that night for their new homes, with English youths and Central Europeans among the travelers.
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Prairie Provinces
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Eaglish
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T. Smith
Church Army Distributing Home
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Leveque Wins Slander Suit Damages in Judgment
Judge Greene ruled in Leveque v Car that the plaintiff failed to prove aggravated damages beyond 600 dollars, citing privilege defenses and the city of Medicine Hat council meeting context. The lengthy decision discusses absolute and qualified privilege and the evidence surrounding the publication to a committee of the whole council.
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Peont
Supreme Court
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Medicine Hat
Bisaillon Admits Interest in Liquor Business While Customs Officer
Ottawa report on J. B. A. Bisaillon former Montreal customs chief admitting liquor business profits during tenure. He testified profits came while salary limited, owned farm and bar built on it, and personal assets included yacht and summer home. He said the liquor firm operated as J. B. Lessie and was not registered.
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Que
United States
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Eliseclary
Canada
Disallion
Mar. Calder
Loo
Bisallion
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Bbe
Menitret
Calder
AL Lesault
Cabler
Dr Manson Amendment Fails In Customs Vote
Ottawa March 17 The House spent the session reviewing the Department of Customs and Excise budget with no major clashes. A motion by Dr Manton to cut 15 606 was ruled lost after a division and the original 854 000 for port inspectors salaries and travel was approved along with another 6 728 15 for salaries and contingent expenses.
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Department of Customs and Excise
Theiag
R. J. Manion
Fort William
G. H. Bolvin
Manton
Platinum find denied by Coy officials near Fort Smith
Edmonton dispatch reports company officials interview to scout platinum prospect at Shave river site near Fort Smith. Lead occurs between limestone and granite, about 300 feet wide, with location known only to Dunn and associates. The company maintains it is just a prospect despite rumors.
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Edmonton Journal
Shave River
Fort Smith
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Dunn
July Wheat Advances on Eighth Winnipeg Market Report
July wheat futures closed at 248 4 8 for May amid early short covering and selling pressure. Prices traded mixed with modest gains at times, later slipping. October at SEAL 12. Cash market steady with no demand. W M Smith fined 25 dollars and costs in police court for assault.
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Judy
W. M. Smith
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