Mechanization of agriculture and social change discussed
Mr A E Ottewell of Alberta University spoke at the Assiniboia hotel on the rapid growth of agriculture and its social effects. He warned of dislocation and unemployment from progress and urged planning to minimize growing pains while noting crops sparked civilization and steam power accelerated industrial life. Judge Green seconded the sentiment about society as a living organism.
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A E. Ottewell
Alberta University
Sion
Chaj
Assiniboia
W. A. Church
Judge Green
Katherine
Weswee
Otiewell
Agriculture
Ottewell
Cthid
Watt
Alberta Legislature faces possible 10 day recess over Sask lands deal
Edmonton March 21 Premier Brownlee indicated a 10 day recess might be called if a formation pact does not arrive by 6 pm. Affected is the Saskatchewan compensation dispute tied to its 1905 province status. If adjournment occurs sessions may resume Friday night and continue through Saturday before prorogation.
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Edmonton
Alberta
J. E. Brownlee
Dominion
Saskatchewan
Brownlee
J. T. M. Anderson
Pact talks hinge on Japan decision in week
Tokyo reports indicate Japan may need another week to decide on the naval formula proposed at the actor conference. The United States with Britain and Japan seek rapid action toward a settlement, with France and Italy possibly joining to agree on a framework akin to the Washington Treaty.
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U.S
Japan
France
Italy
Tokyo
Nctor
Lonath
Mars
Oriten
United States
Skyo
Great Britain
Washington
Juries Deadlock in Ontario Farm Slaying Trial
In St Catherine s Ontario March 21 a jury again failed to reach a verdict in the trial of Arthur Grimes 23 a farm helper accused of killing his employer s wife Mrs Pearl Stuart at the Grassie farm home over a year ago The judge made no comment on the deadlock and ordered the prisoner committed back to jail awaiting further proceedings
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St. Catherines
Ont
Can. Press
Arthur Grimes
Pearl Stuart
Grassies
Farmers Seek Guaranteed Wheat Price Boost in Britain
London March 21. The National Farmers Union urges the Government to guarantee fifty five shillings a quarter for home grown wheat, up from thirty eight shillings, and to enact a system of remunerative prices for all home grown cereals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Council of the National farmers’’Union
Marconi Demonstrates Two Way Radio From Yacht Electra
Genoa March 21 A P Guglielmo Marconi the pioneer of wireless telegraphy held two way conversations with Sydney Australia using the new radio telephone aboard his yacht Electra. The lines were clear and strong and he plans further tests with North and Latin America in coming days.
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Genoa
Italy
A.P
Guglielo Marconi
Sydney
Australia
Signor Marconi
North America
Latin America
School Act Gets Second Reading in Alberta Legislature
Edmonton reports the School Act received a second reading with no division. Minister Hia Perren Baker outlined that the act would not disturb religious instruction and opposed centralizing power. He argued division size should match local conditions and harmony between officials and the board is essential. the bill proceeds to committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Perren Baker
Cation
Hia
China Faces Civil War Threats Amid Political Turmoil
Reports from Paiping and Manchuria detail rising tensions as Chiang Kai shek and Yen Hsia plan strategy while Kuomintang leaders debate responses. Northern factions show uncertainty over Ching’s peace proposal as calls to resist intensify.
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Paiping
China
Marzi
Lig
Chiang Eaiiang
Manchuria
aSek
YenHai
Fai Gh
Oat Fuliden
eoKuie Buek
Seizure of Str Capilano Declared Illegal by Judge
The Canadian American freighter Capilano seized under a foreign attachment in the Strait of Juan de Fuca was ruled illegal by Federal Judge E Cushman. The seizure occurred in American waters and violated a treaty guaranteeing free passage for American and British vessels. Attorneys for liberants have until 3 p.m. to seek a writ from the U S Court of Appeal in San Francisco to quash the attachment.
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Seattle
A.P
Capilano
Strait of Cvan de’ Fueay
United States
E. Cushman
Cushman
Amer
Ican
U. S. Court of Appeal
San Francisco
Port Townsend
Prisoners Break Jail. One Is Captured in Toronto
Four inmates escaped from a Toronto jail by cutting bars and using a window on the third storey. Basil O Donnell, 19, is in custody with Jennie Graham, 19, arrested for vagrancy. Police pursue the remaining three fugitives as night hides their escape.
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Toronto
Tter
Angus Street
Basil O'Donnell
O’donnell
Jennie Graham
Ste
Benoit Advocates Lower Rate On Canada Farm Loans
Ottawa March 21 The Liberal A J Benoit of Johns Iberville urges reducing loan interest to five and one half percent from six and one half percent on Canada Farm Loan Board loans. The proposal to be debated in the House of Commons this session.
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Ottawa
Can
Canadian Farn Loan Board
A. J. Benoit
Johns Iberville
House of Commons
Winchester Pump Gun Competition Prize Displays Letting Tickets Go Fast
Prizes for the Winchester pump gun contest are shown in Hodge's window on Second Street. Tickets are available from Hewitt and Black Boydard Reid E and Hodges Service Hardware Regent Poolroom Assiniboia Hotel and association executives. Citizens are buying quickly to aid the Fish and Game Association.
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Hodge
Second St
Hewitt and Black
Boydard Reid, E. &. Hodges
Service Hardware
Regent Poolroom
Assiniboia Hotel
Fish and Game Association
Supreme Penalty Imposed On Young Fox
Lewes England March 21 A P The crime of matricide was proved against Harry Fox a well born youth and he was sentenced to be hanged He strangled his mother in a Margate hotel room and set the room afire to hide the deed He had insured her life for large sums and aimed to go to Australia to join a wealthy woman amid a divorce suit Fox cried I didnt kill my mother.
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Lewes
Eng
Harry Fox
Young Fox
Margate
Fox
Lfe
Australia
Gun Battle Ends Escape for Prisoners Near Montgomery
A prisoner, Thomas Barnes, was killed in a gun battle with county officers near Montgomery after escaping Speigner Prison earlier today. Officers said little about companion Lee Judgens who fled with him. details remain sparse at the county jail as reporting continues.
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Montgomery
Ala.i
Thomas Barnes
Speigrer Prison
Here
Ium
Lee
Barnes
Dominion of Canada Fish and Game Protective Association Formed
A conference in Ottawa organized a new Dominion wide body to coordinate provincial fish and game efforts and harmonize laws. C A Hayden of Calgary presided as first president. officers include A G McAvity Saint John secretary John S Hall Montreal treasurer C R Rolland and assistant secretary Grier Wyld. Directors span Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Northwest Territories and Yukon.
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Ottawa
Dominion of Canada Fish’ and Game Protective Association
C.A. Hayden
Calgary
Alberta School Teeth Campaign Shows Public Health Gains
Dentists examined nearly three thousand Alberta schoolchildren over two days as part of a public health campaign. Findings show teeth in fair condition and better than a decade ago, with parents informed of needed care and follow up actions to prevent abscesses.
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Al‘berta
Ahiow
Beth
Seth
Thompson
Teranto
Field
Ganadi A. Peal
Hygiene Cornell
Will
Aris
Pyelene Eunoll
Armaymen's
Fedral
S Uch
Campaigh
Sondusiaa
Alberta
Perron Gaker
Flying machine project and electric plant planned for factory
The report notes a novel flying model to be tested in the city, with work underway at a jewelry store by a Cook firm. An electric light plant will be installed at the factory, and the flying field will be prepared, covering 2,268.68 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strome
Cook's
Edmonton Vehicle Act amendments discussed in legislature
Third reading of amendments to the vehicles and highway act restricts fines for driving without a license and suspensions. Offenses bring fines from 1 to 5 dollars, with higher penalties for motor vehicle use during license suspension. The bill also covers temporary vehicle use, criminal code infractions, and removal of sex disqualifications for public offices. Premier Brownlee and ministers addressed charter discussions and ongoing bills amid committee reviews.
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Edmonton
Thursey
Iréne Parlby
Pany
Joseph T. Shaw
J. F. Lumiturn
Parlby
Drumheller
Brownlee
Tori ‘Argan
Mike
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