Germany seeks new terms with Britain under Locarno plan
In London Ontario the court acquitted David Meisner of armed robbery and kidnapping in a dramatic verdict. Across the Atlantic Britain invites Adolf Hitler to counter proposals on the Locarno plan while German officials and press weigh a Rhineland settlement and potential compromises with Britain.
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Germany
Britain
London
Ont
C.P
David Meisner
John S. Labatt
Meisner
Hitler
Rhineland
Joachim von Riebentrop
der, Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Berlin
League of Nations
der Fuehrer
League Coucil
France
Belgium
Italy
Bhellun
Locarno
Great Britain
Wilhelmstrasse
Hamburg
Dusseldorf
Jacques Ibert
His Majesty Purchases Canadian Car After Accession
The King has bought a pmobile built in Canada marking his first purchase since accession two months ago. Condon and Marah are noted in the report but details remain unclear.
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Condon
Marah
C.P
Canada
Destructive Floods Hit 18 States With Deaths and Homelessness
Flood crests in New England and Ohio cause death and destruction across 18 states. About 260000 people homeless, damages near 300 million dollars. Connecticut River at a record 37 feet floods Hartford area. Ohio and Kentucky towns inundated. Pittsburgh area improves. Johnstown seeks federal aid.
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New York
C.P
New England
Ohio
Connecticut
Hatford, Conn
Insurance Centre
Wheeling
W. Va
Kentucky
Maine
Fingland
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Johnstown
Daniel Shields
England Wins Calcutta Cup In Narrow Twickenham Victory
England regained possession of the Calcutta Cup by defeating Scotland 9-8 before 60 000 spectators at Twickenham in the final game of the international rugby series. The match did not affect the overall tournament, which Wales had won last Saturday. Scotland had held the Cup after a 10-7 victory at Murrayfield last year.
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Twickenham
England
Scotland
Wales
Murrayfield
Civil Service Bill Defeated in Commons Amid King Opposition
The Boulanger civil service overhaul failed in the house as Prime Minister King opposed the main feature of severing the outside service from the commission. He urged a committee review next session and noted some provisions merit but the bill would not boost efficiency. MPs pressed for a vote on the bill but the motion to adjourn defeated. few supporters appeared.
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Ottawa
C.P
House of Commons
King
Civi Service
Commission
Thomas Donnelly
Lib
Wood Mountain
Casgrain
W. R. Tomlinson
Bruce
Donald McNiven
Regina
D.B. Plunkett
Cons
Victoria
J. S. Taylor
C.C.F
Nanaimd
Touch of Winter In Some Parts Of Alberta
A weather summary from Canada reports unsettled conditions with strong winds and possible rain or snow across Alberta. Snowfalls dip below and above an inch in Edmonton and Calgary, with heavy wet snow near Lethbridge and three inches at Nanton, while spring arrival is marked elsewhere by swans at Jack Minet’s bird sanctuary.
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Edmonton
Calgary
C.P
Alberta
Lethbridge
Nanton
Toronto
Aries
Quebec
Ontario
Canada
Kingsville
Ont
Jack Minet’s
Bright Spots of the Week in Canadian Industry
Several Canadian regions report shifts in production and investment. Unemployment relief totals for early year stand at 519,823 dollars, down 169,000 from the previous period. Feb production of newsprint in Montreal rose 23.4 percent to 221,569 tons. Owen Sound sees a new Nead Oil refinery to process Michigan crude shipped by steamer. Vancouver will host a 40,000 foot daily sawmill by Glaspie Lumber. Fergus firm Beatty Bros buys Galt Machine Screw Co., planning a local unit. Ottawa tax intake for 11 months ends Feb 29 reaches 79,667,273 dollars, up 19,997,998 from last year. Hamilton sees a Cleveland maker open a factory to produce owning hardware and nappies. Montreal Steel Company of Canada to invest several million in plant upgrades in coming years.
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Toronto
Montreal
Owen Sound
Ont
Nead Oil Refineries, Ltd
Michigan
Vancouver
Glaspie Lumber Company
Galt—Beatty,Bros., Ltd
Fergus
Galt Machine Screw Co
Ottawa
Hamilton
Fanner Manufacturing &Co
Cleveland
Montreal~steel Company of Canada
Livestock markets show steady to higher prices across Canada
The Department of Agriculture reports moderate weekly livestock runs with shippers restraining activity leading to steady to stronger markets. Top steers quoted in Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg and Calgary at 6.65, 6.50, 5.50 and 4.50 respectively. Exports to the United Kingdom exceed 2,290 head while U S shipments total 2,940 head for the week. Ontario lambs and westerns dominate sales with calves and cattle varying by city. Vancouver budgeting a 2,232,000 deficit this year.
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Ottawa
C.P
Department of Agriculture Today
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
Calgary
S.S. Manchester
Saint John
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
S.S
United States
St. Paul
Chicago
Ontario
Night sittings eyed in Alberta legislature
Edmonton March 21 Premier Aberhart warned the house may begin night sittings Monday for the first time this session as the house nears prorogation. The chamber has sat since February 6 and is expected to adjourn in the latter part of next week.
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Edmonton
Aberhart
Alberta Social Credit expands powers on measures bill
In Edmonton on March 20 the Social Credit majority adopted a sweeping amendment to the Social Credit Measures bill enabling the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council to apply measures to facilitate exchange of goods and services and aim at converting consumption to production. Opposition warned the move risks ultra vires actions and potential expenditure without full details. The government argued the steps place Social Credit into operation without requiring money. A Liberal member proposed adding interest free loans to the list of measures.
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Edmonton
C.P
Social Credit
Alberta
Abernart
G. H. van Allen
K.C
King Edward VII Birthday Celebrated in London Announce
Ottawa reports that Canada marks King Edward VII birthday as a statutory holiday on the date it falls. A London notice says the king's birthday will be celebrated on June 23.
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Ottawa
Canada
London
Edward
Commons to adjourn for Easter recess in April
Ottawa March 20 The House of Commons will adjourn for the Easter recess on Wednesday April 8 and reconvene Monday April 20 A notice of motion in Premier Mackenzie King’s name for adjournment appeared on the order paper.
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Ottawa
C.P
House of Commons
Mackenzie King
Fourth annual Medicine Hat horse sale draws buyers from Canada and U.S.
The fourth annual sale, held in five and a half hours, saw strong bidding led by auctioneer J W Durne. Top price $130 paid by J Mitchell for a Calgary-entry black gelding. other top sales included $237.50 for Lorne McCaig’s gray team to Barney Tillson of Billings, Montana. Average price around $60 to $65 amid mixed condition stock. Buyers from Canada and several U.S. states attended. Mitchell and Durne urged better conditioning for higher results. outlook for demand remains positive.
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J. Mitchell
L. McCaig
GRAYS
Mont
Medicine Hat Horse Sale Association
J. W. Durne
Calgary
Canada
United States
J. S. Holstine
Mr. Mitchell
Mitchell
Mr. Dunn
J.harper
A. Padman
D. Duncan
A.W. Massey
C. Jahnke
Herbert
Sask
E. Healy
Maple Creek
J. C. McConnell
Hamiota
Man
H. B. Freed
Retailers Differ On Effects of The Code
Calgary merchants at a meeting urged Alberta minister Manning to send a questionnaire to all retailers before the proposed retail code takes effect. They accused the minister of bypassing the Trade and Industry Act in forming the advisory committee and drafting the code, saying the panel was hand-picked and did not reflect the trade at large, though they generally supported the code.
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Calgary
C.P
BE. C. Manning
Alberta
Trade and Industry
Manhing
Trade and Industry Act
Dunning to Decide on Aberhart Stand Over Alberta Bond
Edmonton dispatch reports that Hon Charles A Dunning federal finance minister has not yet arranged payment for Alberta 3 2 million bond due April 1 and Alberta may travel to Ottawa next week to seek relief Premier Aberhart says Alberta lacks funds and relies on federal aid Ottawa coverage notes Parliament will expand work next week with committees on radio veterans and elections act and references to a throne petition for amendments to the British North America Act
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Edmonton
Charles A. Dunning
Alberta
Ottawa
Aberhart
C.P
House ‘of Commons
Red Chamber
Commons
Senate
House
National Employment and Relief Commission
National Harbors Board
London
Cabinet Council
Ajta
Supreme Court
Sda Rae
Lief Commission
Dunnin
Memorial service for George M. Bell editor of The Albertan
Friends and colleagues gathered at Park Memorial chapel for a brief service for George M. Bell owner and publisher of The Albertan who died after a brief illness on Thursday night. Rev. Alfred Bright delivered the sermon. Burial is planned in Regina Monday. Mrs Bell traveled from California to Calgary after learning of his illness.
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Calgary
George M. Bell
The
Albertan
Bell
Park
Alfred Bright
Grace’ Presby‘terian Church
Regina
Saskatchewan
California
Mex Bell
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U. States
Spain
Modelo
Madrid
Alberta Legislature
C.a.dunning
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