Weir Defends Non-Partizan League Ruling Appeal Fails
Edmonton March 21. Legislature splits over Speaker Pingle ruling on propaganda claim linking Alberta Non Partizan League to North Dakota group. James Weir demands retraction, appeal loses 33 to 10. Debates follow on railway, education, and municipal issues as Proportional Representation committee eyed.
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Edmonton
Pingle
Muood
James Weir
Nanton
IL. d. Montgomery
Wetaskiwin
Non-Partizan League
North Dakota
Alberta
Weir
U.S
Montgomery
Mrs. McKinney
Gie
N. P. Organization of
Dakota
Lacombe and Northwestern
Rimbey Todmonton
Leduc
Bolshevik Gains Reported as Kronstadt Warships Surrender
Russian papers say the Petro Pavlovsky and Sebastopol surrendered at Kronstadt on March 19 at 6 am. Most ships reportedly fall under Bolshevik control with little damage to others. bombardment devastates Oranienbaum destroying houses and a saw mill. Crews reportedly balked at orders amid political discussions.
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Sockholm
Petropavlovsky
Sebastopol
Kronstadt
Oranienbaum
Satisfactory immigration movement reported in Winnipeg
Winnipeg March 22 Satisfactory movement of immigrants from overseas and the United States was reported by Hon J A Calder federal minister of immigration who passed through Winnipeg en route to Ottawa from Regina where he visited his recovering mother He said the government would not increase immigration expenditure this year and would maintain the existing organization.
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Winnipeg
United States
J. A. Calder
Ottawa
Regina
Caulder
Possessed Rifle Without Permit Fined in Court
In police court C. J. Wood was fined 35 and costs for possessing a rifle without a permit on Sunday and for discharging the rifle. The rifle was confiscated. This marked the first prosecution under the recent amendment barring firearms possession without a permit.
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C. J. Wood
Deep Oil and Gas Drilling Interest in Medicine Hat District
Residents and investors are invited to contact International G3 Co or visit Martin & Philips' office to discuss a project for drilling a deep hole in Medicine Hat district aimed at discovering a deeper gas strata and potential oil deposits.
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Medicine Hat
International
G3 Co
Ietter
Martin & Philips
Five men said to be wanted in Wall Street blast brought to New Orleans
Five men believed linked to the Wall Street explosion were shipped from Rio de Janeiro aboard the Shipping Board steamship Louisville and arrived in New Orleans. They are said to be sailors and gave their nationalities as German or Russian. They are shackled at wrists and ankles.
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New Orleans
Wall Street
Rio de Janeiro
Shipping Board
Louisville
Bolsheviks Seize Batum. Turks Withdraw
Russian Bolshevik forces occupy Batum after entering the city and pillaging for hours. Order is restored as Turks evacuate. Reports say the population greeted the Bolsheviks enthusiastically. W A Gardner named manager of Kempville creamery project.
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Constantinople
Batum
Government to Build Bow River Bridge Linking Sanitarium to Calgary Line
The Province announces a 260 foot steel concrete Bow River bridge connecting the Central Alberta Sanitarium at Keith with Bowness Park and the Calgary street car system. Work starts at once with piers ready before the June floods. tenders will soon be invited for two new buildings on the farm planned as a home for the province's mentally deficient, including dormitories and administration facilities.
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Edmonton
Central Alberta
Keith
Calgary
Bow River
Bowness Park
Public Works Department
Demand for Farm Labourers in Spring Work
Local government employment office reports many orders for farm laborers signaling farmers prepare for spring. All men seeking farm work should contact the office promptly for opportunities.
Parade Called for 6th at Second Street Armouries
1st Battalion Alberta Regiment calls a parade on the 6th at ? pm in Second Street Armouries. Battalion members are requested to attend. Matters of importance will be discussed and decisions regarding NCLOLs will be made.
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Kiday
Second Street
Dade
N.clol
Spracklin Plans Active Role in Ontario Referendum Campaign
Windsor Ontario March 22 Rev J W Spracklin says he will take an active part in the referendum campaign. He adds he is unaware of any reason to cancel his Belleville speaking engagement.
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J. O. J. Spracklin
Ontario
Windsor
Oak
J. W. QO. Sprackli
Spracklin
Belleville
Canada immigration gates to be opened again says Beatty
Winnipeg March 21 interview with E W Beatty president of the Canadian Pacific Railway discusses government immigration policy. He notes CN deficit and claims rival mileage inflated to hinder a single transport unit while urging increased population to bolster rail traffic and national debt payment. Continued on Page 4.
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Winnipeg
BE. W. Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian National Railway
E. W. Beatty
Canada
C.N. TR
Chamberlain Fe Signs Position As Chancellor
London March 22 Austenham cerlain, elected leader of the House of Commons and the Unionist Party in the Houge, announced to the House he was giving up his position as Chancellor of the lachequer ang Chat. A new chancellor would prescent the budget. Chambertein did not reveal the successor’s identity.
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London
Austenham Cerlain
House of Commons
Man Chambertein
Suecesear
Germany to reject 1 billion mark reparations demand
Berlin reports Germany will refuse to pay 1,000,000,000 gold marks before the March 23 deadline. The government’s reply to the Entente is being drafted and will be presented within 25 hours as the time limit nears.
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Berlin
Germany
Rovernment
Beluge
Oil and Gas Prospects Reported in Pasqual Hills Sask
Arrangements are under way to test a reported oil and gas discovery in the Pasqual Hills district in Saskatchewan west of The Pas. Five syndicates of individuals are securing drilling rigs as Prof I. W. G. Wallace, the government commissioner in Northern Manitoba, travels to the district to investigate conditions.
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Das
Pasqual Hills
Saskatchewan
Pas
IW. GC. Wallace
Manitoba
Library Closed on Good Friday Public Holiday
The Public Library will be closed on Good Friday as it is a public holiday, and patrons are asked to plan accordingly.
New Seaplane Type for Navy and Air Ministry
Details reveal a novel seaplane design that can fly or cruise as a warship. Two ships are being built for the Air Ministry. The vessels resemble small ships with wings and are larger and stronger than any prior sea-going aircraft, each carrying a crew of seven with places for five machine guns.
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London
Air Ministry
Harding summons Congress for special session on April 11
President Harding issues a proclamation convening the United States Congress in special session at noon April 11 to receive such communications as the executive may make. The notice appears in Washington on March 22.
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Washington
United States Congress
Harding
Luncheon honors General Burstall and Canadian militia
Prominent speeches at a Cosmopolitan Hotel luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce praised Lieut.-General Sir Henry Burstall inspector general of the Canadian militia. Brigadier General Bell lauded his service while Burstall urged readiness for future conflicts and noted the nurses as vital at casualty stations.
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Cosmopolitan Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Burstall
Cook
Huckvale
O'Thos. Wilson
Col. L. R. Pearkes
Medicine Hat
Bell
lLieut
Burstall
Canada
Bolshevists
Russia
Pension CIO living in U S discussed by committee
Ottawa reports Canadian pensions for service members in the United States total 4589 recipients with 966 dependents. A letter from Hon Hush Guthrig indicates some deserters were killed or disappeared, needing recommendations on dependents’ pensions. Another letter requests disposal of funds at the receiver general with nearly 1 million dollars on hand and more due from overseas.
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Ottawa
Merch
Parliamentary Committee On Soldiers, Civile Establishment
Ahearne
Dpensions
United States
Hush Guthrig
Wis
Anather
Siam
Hume Cronyn
G, W, Vo A
Auditors Report on City Surplus and 1920 Finances
City officials received the Auditors report by O J Godfrey & Co for 1920. Expenditures fell short of estimates by 13 796 68 dollars while revenue exceeded estimates by 838 417 17 dollars, yielding a year end surplus of 97 213 80 dollars. The report urged immediate action to address general fund debt to the sinking fund.
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Messrs
O. J. Godfrey & Co
Ford
Vale
Health Department
Sease Holiday Adjusts City Store Hours
In observance of the general holiday, including Good Friday, all city stores will stay open Wednesday. The change affects the usual weekday schedule and shortens the week’s operating hours. Officials note the adjusted hours aim to accommodate shoppers and the holiday observance.
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Eity
Mircher
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I. W. Lundy
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A. Gilmour
Stewart
R. Mitchell
R. Mitchell, Hon. Duncan
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J. C. Turgeon
J. A. McColl
S. G. Tobin
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M. Woolf
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W. M. Davidson
Dr. State
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Dr. Blow
George Hoadrey
Dr. Stanley
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A. Moote
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W. A. Gardner
Kempville
Public Works Dept
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Pres. Beatty
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Unionist Party
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U. S. Congress
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