Sir Edward Beatty Discusses Democracy and Railways
Sir Edward Beatty speaks on railway questions as public concerns in the Whither Democracy series. He notes Canada’s rail network unity, government contracts, and debts tied to railroad expansion, with mentions of Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways, and the market downturn affecting both companies.
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Edw. Beatty
Montreal
Edward Beatty
G.B.E
K.C
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Canada
Intercolonial
Union
Dominion
British Columbia
Confederation
Ater
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
Lord Kinnoul Dies in London Hospital at 25
The art of Kinnoull, 25, died in a London hospital on Saturday. He was 14th Earl and held a Scottish title dating to 1633. Linked to a 1936 Spain aid voyage, he later aligned with leftist politics. He succeeded his grandfather in 1970 and the title passes to his son Viscount Dupplin, soon three years old. He had Canadian relatives Hum phry Drummond-Hay and Harold Drummond-Hay.
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London
C.P
Havas
Theart of Kinnoull
Earl
Lord Kinnoul
Spain
Lord Kinnouil
Lavor
Ull Fellows
Bennett questions Ottawa on provincial debt guarantees
Opposition leader Rt Hon R B Bennett will quiz the Dominion government on financial dealings with provinces. He asks if Ottawa has guaranteed or paid any provincial debts to Canadian banks, when such undertakings were made, amounts involved, and any payments made. He also notes an inquiry into selling merchant marine vessels.
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Ottawa
C.bp
R. B. Bennett
Bennett
Seattle jury acits Partridge in dynamite plot acquittal
Canadian laborer George Henry Partridge was acquitted by a Superior Court jury after 32 hours of deliberation on charges of complicity in a dynamite plot against a Japanese liner in Seattle harbor. He was later jailed again on federal immigration charges while Forsyth died attempting to blow up the ship.
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Seattle
Marci
George Henry Partridge
Weyburn
Sask
Partridge
Wee
Immigration Service
United States’ District Attorney
Ralphe M. Forsyth
Vancouver
Forsyth
Suncror
Hugh C. Todd
Mary. Norton
City police court fines man for intoxication
Hartley McCormel appeared in city police court this morning and was fined 20 dollars plus costs on the charge of intoxication. A second charge of possession of an unsealed bottle of liquor also resulted in a 20 dollar fine plus costs.
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Hartley McCormel
Seed Grain and Fuel Shortage Urges Immediate Action
The Medicine Hat district Chamber of Commerce urges the Minister of Agriculture to guarantee seed grain fodder and motor fuel supplies for farmers. It finds Department allocations inadequate, noting only 5 to 25 percent coverage in several regions and calling for immediate arrangements to meet local needs.
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Chamber of Commerce
D. B. Mullen
Chamber .of. Commerce
Department Agriculture
Mat
Schuler
Walsh West
Bow’ Mala
Hilda
Department of Agriculture
Vatican Urged to Intervene in Spanish Civilians Bombardment
London March 21 The British government appeals to the Vatican to join Anglo-French protest against Franco air raids on Spain. The aim is to stop air massacres like those last week in Barcelona.
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London
C.P
Vatican
France
Spain
Barcelona
Anglo Italian Saturday Accord Hopes Fade in Europe
Rome reports early Anglo-Italian talks produced little cheer as observers expect a Friday or Saturday accord. The talks center on League of Nations support and recognition of Ethiopia, with possible pullback of Italian forces from the Spanish Civil War and the Balearic Islands. Windsor Castle completes air raid defenses with gas masks supplied.
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Rome
C.P
League of Nations
Ethiopia
Balearic Islands
First Day of Spring Brings Mixed Weather Across City
Spring began with a snow flurry then blue skies and sunshine before clouds returned. Temperature rose to 44 yesterday afternoon then fell to 26 overnight and climbed to 35 by 1 pm. Snow accumulated about .20 inch.
United States Navy Expands With Billion Dollar Plan
The House approved an administration bill to fund 46 new warships 22 auxiliary vessels and 50 airplanes amid rising armaments abroad. President Roosevelt said the expansion counters other nations' military buildup. The measure moves to the Senate for approval.
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Washington
C.P
House of Representatives
United State Administration
Senate
Roosevelt
Saskatchewan Seeks Seed Grain Fodder and Tractor Fuel
Regina March 21 Saskatchewan needs fifteen million bushels of seed and feed grain from 40 000 to 30 000 tons of fodder and 6 000 000 gallons of tractor fuel for government distribution to guarantee seeding of a fair crop area this spring Minister of Agriculture J G Taggart released the figures Saturday.
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Regina
C.P
Saskatchewan
J. G. Taggart
US Open to Discussing Soviet Invitation on Aggression
Diplomatic students in Washington said the United States was unlikely to accept the Soviet government's invitation to discuss joint action to stem aggression. The group noted limited chance of a fruitful meeting and emphasized cautious U.S. policy.
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Washington
United States
Quiet Germany after hectic week signals shift in Austria
Berlin reports calm as Austria becomes a Nazi province and preparation for the Austrian German union plebiscite continues. Poland and Lithuania ease tensions with talks to restore communications and the Wilno Kaunas rail line repair proceeds while Polish troops parade in Wilno amid cheers and rioting aftermath. President Moscicki rebukes disorder and pledges Poland will respect Lithuania’s independence.
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Berlin
Vienna
Reichstag
Greater Germany
Hitler
Warsaw
Poland
Lithuania
Wilno
Kaunas
Greater
Germany
Austria
Col
Joseph Beck
Irish Hospital Sweepstake Draws Canadian Winners at Dublin
One hundred four Canadians drew horses today in the 23rd Irish Hospital Sweepstake. Each ticket is worth 2300 dollars regardless of whether horses start. Prizes hinge on Friday's Grand National at Aintree with Canadian entries Blue Birds and Omega among favorites. only noms de plume and ticket numbers released.
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Dublin
C.P
Aintree
England
Blue Birds
Omega
Blue Shirt
Herburt L. Cameron
Deluchance
Noms de Plume
British Columbia Hearing Begins Second Phase of Royal Commission
The Rowell Commission moves into its second phase in Victoria with 20 municipalities and organizations presenting views on public finance. Government counsel finishes submissions. union of municipalities leads briefs, followed by Vancouver and other groups. Edmonton, Fredericton, Toronto, Quebec and Ottawa sittings follow with a June summary.
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Carl Reinke
Victoria
C.P
British Columbia
Royal Commission On Dominion
J. W. de B. Farris
Dominion
Union of British Columbia
Vancouver
Boards of Trade
Edmonton
Alberta
Fredericton
N.B
Toronto
Quebec
Ottawa
Martin Burrell Dies at 79 Former War Cabinet Minister
Ottawa report notes Hon. Martin Burrell 79 parliamentary librarian and former minister in the Borden war time cabinet died after a three week illness. Born in England he moved to Canada in 1885 and pursued fruit farming before entering politics. He served Yale Cariboo as MP from 1908 and held posts including Agriculture Secretary of State Mines and Customs. He resigned from cabinet and House in 1920 to become parliamentary librarian.
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Martin Burrell
Borden
Ottawa
C.P
Farington
Berlin
England
St. John’s College
Mursipierpont
Canada
Niagara Peninsula
Burrell
British Columbia
Privy Council
Agriculture
Mines
Customs
Inland Revenue
House of Commons
Brigadier General Stewart Replaces Macdonald In Victoria
Brigadier General J Stewart of London Ontario is transferred to Victoria to relieve Brigadier General D J Macdonald as patriot officer commanding. The move shifts senior command in the regional defense leadership.
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J . Stewart
London
Ont
Victoria
D. J. Macdonald
Bennett Plans Residence in Surrey House near London
The Sunday Dispatch reports former Conservative leader R. B. Bennett will reside in England, choosing a Surrey house near London. Bennett, who recently announced his imminent retirement, allegedly wrote a note to friends about his plans to come here.
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London
C.P
The
Sunday Dispatch
R. B. Bennett
Surrey
Dispatch
Bennett
Hig
Cat Conservative Party
Magik
Three Teens Arrested Over Rail Greasing Prank
Toronto march 21 three 15 year old boys arrested by CN Rail detectives on charges after greasing the main suburban rail line. Police say the youths hid under freight cars to laugh at the danger and attempted to disrupt service.
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Toronto
C.P
Canadian National’ Railways
Boro
Lithuanian Cabinet Resigns Amid Polish Pressure
Kaunas March 21 Lithuanian cabinet steps down after yielding to Poland and awaiting early return of the premier. President Atanas to accept the resignation as political crisis deepens with pro German cabinet formation feared. Lithuanian student groups declare a ten day period of mourning.
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Kaunas
Poland
Acatoumy
Atanas
Uosgia Tubellis
Switerland
Minster of Commerce Cosmunica‘tions
Jokubas Staniahols
Actling
Tne Seauren
Golf Season Opens at Medicine Hat Course
Golf season opens as preparations continue at the Medicine Hat course. Officials expect spring weather to improve with the end of the month and invite players to participate in the upcoming events and member activities.
R C Mounted Police plan renewed crime fight with science
Ottawa reports the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will expand scientific and aviation efforts under Commissioner S T Wood. A Regina lab directed by Dr Maurice Power will support research to counter murder, counterfeiting, thefts, and smuggling using ultra violet lamps, comparison microscopes, and spectrographs.
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Ottawa
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Canada
S. T. Wood
Mounties
Gir
James MacBrien
Regina
Ig Seing
Maurice Powera
R.C.M.P
United States
G-men
Col Wood
Formirg
Criminal Investigation
Wood
Tan Police College
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