Premier Stewart faces Legislature as budget debate shows limited criticism
In Edmonton the Legislature spent about sixty minutes on budget rhetoric with six speakers. Premier Stewart warned no liquor plebiscite decision had been made and promised to inform the House when settled. George Headley criticized corporate taxation and urged tighter regulation of motion pictures and auto repairs. James Ramsay backed irrigation bond guarantees and river infrastructure. others urged a tax commission, local control of school lands, and education department praise. The session closed with applause for the irrigation bonds decision and a call to expand water transportation.
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Hdmonton
Iour
Robert Campbell
Rocky Mountain
James Ramsay
East Edmonton
J. Tobin
Leduc
R. C. Price
Province
George Loadley
Okotoks
W. M. Davidson
North Calgary
Royal
George Headley
James Ramsey
Lethbridge
Ramsey
Educational Department
Mrr
Davidson
Alberta
Manitoba
Bolshevik assault on Kronstadt fortress reported
Dispatches from Vinland claim Kronstadt, a Bolshevik center, fell to the Soviet forces led by Leon Trotsky after a heavy assault. Estimates put the garrison at around 15 000 as reserves and fortifications gave way under bombardment and siege.
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Stockholm
Ronstadt
Vinland
Leo Trotzky
Kronstadt
Germany building new guns claims former minister
Paris reports former War Minister Lefevre telling the Chamber of Deputies that Germany is producing new armament. He cites a machine gun able to fire 1560 bullets per minute and finds in Koenigshuis a six inch cannon tape. He says material in Spandau cellars could yield 6000 field guns.
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French War Office
Paris
Lefevre
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Germany
Miinute
Koenigshuis
Spandau
Bus overturn near Port Townsend kills three, injures others
A school bus carrying Seattle area children rolled over and plunged down a bank near Port Townsend yesterday, killing two students and a soldier and injuring eight more in a tragic accident.
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Seattle
Port
Calgary and Winnipeg Regiments to Perpetuate 10th Battalion
Ottawa reports the Militia Department announced the revocation of the 100rd regiment named the Calgary Rifles. The unit will consist of the First Battalions of the Calgary Regiment and the Winnipeg Light Infantry and will perpetuate the 10th Battalion C. E. F. with three reserve battalions and battle honors.
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Ottawa
Lloyd George Pays Tribute to Bonar Law in London
In London on March 18 the British premier Lloyd George praised Bonar Law at a political gathering. He noted Bonar Law suffers from high blood pressure and promised his retirement is temporary, with doctors saying rest and freedom from anxiety will restore his health.
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London
Bonar Law
Lloyd George
British US steel cut to Japan debated in Commons
In London on March 18 during a Commons debate on naval estimates Commander Bellaires warned about the Japanese fleet and proposed that Great Britain and the United States should ration steel supplies to Japan to curb its naval capacity.
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Japan
London
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Great Britain
United States
Saskatoon Hit by Heaviest Snowfall of Winter
Saskatoon woke to a heavy snowstorm with rain turning to snow. By 9 am the city was buried under about five inches of snow. temperature near 36 degrees. No train delays reported yet.
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Saskatoon
Septuaginarian Rescues Woman From Drowning
In Jacksonville Florida on March 1 James Rogers 70 leaped into deep water at Johns Pass and rescued Mrs James W Wilkinson who had fallen into the channel. Mrs Rogers appeared none worse for the exertion needed to bring Mrs Wilkinson to safety.
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James Rogers
John's Pass
James W. Wilkinson
Rogers
Pussyfoot Johnson Granted Permit to Lecture in Windsor Armory
Ottawa March 17 William J Pussyfoot Johnson will be permitted to lecture in the Windsor armory under the Dominion Prohibition alliance after a ruling by Hugh Guthrie minister of militia and defence reversing the Windsor military commander Lieut Col S C Robinson who had refused a permit.
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Ottawa
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Windsor
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Grain and feed relief limited for urgent needs
Calgary reports Hon. Duncan Marshall says a limited supply of seed grain and feed will be provided to farmers in urgent cases this spring. He estimates about 50 dollars per quarter section for seed and half that for feed, with strict investigation before relief.
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Duncan Marshall
H. H. Higginbotham
U.F.A
Higginbotham
Mr. Marshall
Wanderer Hears Spirit in Murder Trial Testimony
Dr Harold D Singer testified that Carl Wanderer claimed his wife and unborn child spoke to him nightly after the June murder. Singers said Wanderer described his wife in a wedding dress with a child, and other alienists supported his sanity.
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Chicago
Carl Wanderer
Harold D. Singer
Wanderer
Singer
City Market Prices Listed For Today
Prices at the city market show meat and dairy costs including Veal at 12 1 2 cents and up Mutton 20 cents and up Pork 22 cents and up Butter 60 cents per pound Eggs 40 cents a dozen Potatoes 1.50 dollars per bushel
Bribery Charge Shocks Leader of Japan Opposition
Riotous scenes erupted at a Kenssi Kai gathering as Secretary Hirotaka of the Seiyuh party accused Viscount Kato, president of Kenseid Kai, of accepting bribes in connection with a sensational open letter.
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Selyuh-Kai Party
Tokio
Kenssi- Kai
Hirotaka
Seiyuh Party
Viscount Kato
Kenseid-Kai
Transport Brings Dead 1608 Soldiers From France To New York
The transport Sourme arrived from Antwerp bearing 1608 American soldiers who died in France. Also returning were 587 soldiers serving on the Rhine, arriving along with the Sourme or on a following transport.
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New York
France
Antwerp
Rhine
Auto crashes into street car injuring eight near Spokane
In Spokane on March 17 a car returning from a road house dance collided with a street car. One woman was killed and another fatally injured, two others seriously hurt, and two more less seriously injured. Eight people were in the car.
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Road House
Spokane
Here
Pocket book device aids hearing with wire receiver to ear
The latest device for the hard of hearing combines a pocket book with a voice receiver and a wire routed to the ear through the coug, enabling clearer sound reproduction.
Pound Sterling Quoted At Par in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires reports the pound sterling quoted at premium for the first time since 1914 in the Exchange Market. The cable rate closed at 6 5-8 pence, equating to a two percent premium on the pound.
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Buenos Aires
Buenos “Ayres
Safe breaker Morrison demonstrates a master key trick
Toronto March 18 J J Morrison secretary of the United Farmers of Ontario showed a demonstration at UFO headquarters before directors and other members. He opened a locked safe without the combination using a mail file a paper knife and a walking cane after repairing its mechanism. Morrison noted ten years of safe opening work across Canada and that he had given up the trade for farming profits. The UFO directors ordered him to take a month’s rest.
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Toronto
J. J. Morrison
United Farmers of Ontario
United Farmers
WF O
Kronstadt Surrenders to Bolshevik Forces
Helsinki dated March 17 reports Kronstadt surrendered to Soviet forces. The revolutionary committee of Kronstadt, arriving in Finland with 800 soldiers, issued the official surrender announcement.
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Kronstadt
Revolutionary Committee of
Finland
Congo Natives Rise Burn 60 Trading Posts
Natives of the Congo Free State reportedly rose and burned 60 trading posts in the equatorial district. The account from Bomar, Congo Free State, is published by the Neptune newspaper.
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Antwerp
Wareh
Equatorial
Congo Free State
Bomar
Congo Free Sato
Neptune
Miniature Rush To Footring Of Pasqual Range
Reported discovery of a wet gas flow in the Pasqual Range foothills Saskatchewan 100 miles west of The Pas has sparked a mini rush. A dozen small syndicates formed and large land blocks taken up. Returning prospectors are enthusiastic claiming gas escapes from ground crevices in numerous spots.
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Pas
Mann
Pasqual Range
Saskatchewan
Train Kills Wealthy Woman in Santa Barbara Suburb
Mrs. Julia Broderick wife of Arthur B Broderick retired banker of Ottawa Canada was killed at Miramar a fashionable suburb when she stepped from behind a hedge into the path of a Southern Pacific passenger train The body was mangled severely and not identified until hours later when her wedding ring established her identity
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Cal
Julia Broderick
Arthur B. Broderick
Ottaa
Canada
Miramir
Southern Pacific
Reprisals for Execution Start In Ireland
Dublin reports reprisal violence after Thomas Whelan's execution. Constable O Kane shot dead in Clifden and another constable wounded. John McDonald killed escaping arrest. three bombs hit a military lorry in Camden Street with civilian injuries. William Kennedy a merchant and his solicitor killed after taking a land case to Carlow Assizes.
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Thomas Whelan
Mountjoy
O'Kane
Clifden
County Galway
Crown
John McDonald
Camden Street
William Kennedy
Carlow
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon For Sir Henry Burstall
Arrangements are complete for a Chamber of Commerce luncheon honoring Major General Sir Henry Burstall at the Cosmopolitan Motel at noon Monday. Attendants expect a pleasant gathering and cordial remarks.
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Sir Henry Burstall
Cosmopolitan Motel
Principal Mooney Receives $200 Yearly Pay Increase
The London Collegiate Institute principal Mooney has been granted an annual raise of 200 dollars. The move reflects administrative pay adjustments during the current fiscal period.
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Mooney
London Collegiate Institute
Teachers Strike Called Off In Calgary
Calgary March 18 reported no strike action this morning as the school board rescinded salary motions. The Teachers Alliance voted 28 to 29 to withdraw the strike ultimatum, which had been set for this morning.
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Allance
Noo
Edmonton committee weighs Dominion charter for Temple New Thought group
The Private Bills Committee pressed for full details on the Temple of the New Thought proposal. Calgary based solicitor to explain facts as the group seeks church status with marriage rights and broader powers, while Edmonton members emphasize national reach and safeguarding against fraudulent mediums.
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Temple
W. M. Davidson
Calgary
Dominion
Jion
Mitchell
Boyle
Nelson Spencer
Robert Campbell
Stanley
Avery Smith
P. Backus
Backusin
Fire destroys Crummy Bros Grande Prairie store
A department store and warehouse complex owned by Crummy Bros Ltd at Grande Prairie burned completely this morning. The fire caused an estimated loss of $100,000, while the wholesale warehouse and furniture and implement warehouses escaped damage.
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Apaarhment
Crummy Bros. Ltd
Edmonton
Crummy Bros., Ltd
Grande Prairie
Deep Hotel Drilling Project Leads to Gas and Oil Prospect
Interested parties are invited to contact the International Git Co. regarding a deep hotel drilling project in Medicine Wat district aimed at discovering a deeper gas strata and potential oil. Communications may be by letter phone or at Marlin and Phillips' office.
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International Git Co
Marlin & Phillips
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