Radicals Gain Control of Western German Industrial District
Copenhagen reports that radicals hold the western industrial district of Germany and a purely workers government is near, in cooperation with bourgeois parties. Heavy fighting north of Spandau as regular troops clash with insurgents, four dead and many wounded, bridges across the Havell river seized by government forces. The central government admits limited power to restore Westphalia, denying Bolshevik influence in the worker government movement.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Berlin
Berlinske Tidende
Social Demokraten
Spandau
Central ‘Econiat
Westphalia
City Council Debates Gravel vs Crushed Rock for Streets
At the meeting last night the mayor urged crushed rock for street improvements while Ald. Montgomerie and others pressed for public works control. Cost estimates put ten miles of streets in need of work at about nine thousand dollars with gravel opposed by Ontario results and crushed rock favored for better long term quality. The discussion moved to a committee of the whole for further hearing as the city considers its road strategy.
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Messrs. E. C. Drake
D. W. Hays
EB. L. Chudleigh
Ald. Montgomerie
Public Works Committee
Ald. Bellamy
Public Works
Ald
Montgomerie
Department of Public Works
Toronto
Pyper
Ontario
Direct Action to Liquor Restrictions Continued
Cardiff March 28 Seventy thousand people gathered at Perth near here to denounce pacifism and push for continued wartime liquor restrictions. Five speakers attacked what they termed pussyfootism while promising direct action against the government. The Unionist parliamentary candidate for East Rhondda called Lady Astor a prohibition infractionary. A mine fire near Edmonton was controlled.
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Cardiff
Wales
Perth
Westminster Gasette
Perliament
East Rhondda
Aator
House of Commons
RCMP Assistant Commissioner McGibbon to retire after 40 years
Regina reports Assistant Commissioner John McGibbon of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will retire on April 1 after 40 years of service. He will begin a six months' leave of absence granted to him. He joined the force as the 427th member.
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McGibbon
Regina
John McGibbon
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Vets Split Over Franchise Clause at Windsor Meeting
Delegates at the Great War Veterans convention in Montreal clashed when the executive proposed a declaration of principles. The contested clause aimed to extend franchise to foreigners who have declared citizenship, been naturalized, and accepted Canadian responsibilities. British Columbia delegates objected citing the Oriental question.
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Montreal
Great War Veterans Association
Windsor Hotel
British Columbia
Grain Quotations From Winnipeg Market Report
Grain prices in Winnipeg dated March 23 show May oats at 3 8 99 1 2, July oats 94 1 2. May barley 160 158 3 8, July barley 165 8 153 1 2. May flax 558 650 1 2, July flax 536 1 2 627. Rye May 191 191. Cash oats No 2 CW 102 1 2, No 3 CW 97 1 4, No 1 feed 96 1 4. No 2 feed 95 1 2, track 99 1 2. Barley No 3 CW 171 38 8, No 4 CW 151 3 8, feed 188 3 8, track 158 3 8. Flax No 1 NW C 547 1 2, No 2 CW 540 2, No 3 GW 480 1 2, track 547 1 2. Rye No 2 CW 191.
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Winnipeg
C.W
N.W.C
Rye
C. W
Turkey Must Take Her Medicine
London reports Premier Lloyd George discussing the Turkish question with the Indian Caliphate delegation led by Mohammed Ali. The premier argues Turkey must receive justice equal to Germany and Austria, criticizing its actions amid the WWI struggle and denying special indulgence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
Mohammed AH
Turkey
Mohammed Ali
Austria
Germany
Complete Air Flight Cairo to Cape Town Accomplished
London March 2 The air ministry announced the Cairo to Cape Town flight was completed at four o clock Saturday afternoon with the arrival of Col Van Rynsvell and Major Brand in a Voortrekker machine supplied by the Union of South Africa Government to replace the wrecked Silver Queen.
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London
Air Ministry Today
Cairo
Capetown
Col. van Rynsvell
Major Brand
Voortrekker
Union of South Africa
Francescio Radigonda Dies After Beachvilla Injury
Francescio Radigonda died in Ingersol hospital from blood loss after a fall that severed an artery in his arm at Beachvilla.
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Francescio Radigonda
Beachvilla
Ingersol
Riots in Duglie Leave Two Dead in Dublin Confusion
Brondon March 25 report on Dublin riots presents conflicting details. One account says soldiers leaving a theatre were attacked as they sang God Save the King and fired in self defense, killing a man and a woman. Another version claims fatalities resulted from troops from Porto Bello barracks firing volleys to protect unarmed soldiers.
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Brondon
Dublin
Porto Bello
Vancouver Endorses Daylight Saving in Local Option
Vancouver city council formally endorses daylight saving and will likely use local option to enact it if the legislature grants the same privilege as last year.
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Vancouver
Whiskey theft reported at Windsor home
Mrs W. Hagen of Windsor told police eight cases of whiskey were stolen from her residence.
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W. Hagen
Windsor
Prince of Wales attends Carisbroke christening
The Prince of Wales was seen leaving the Chapel Royal at St James's London after attending the christening of the infant daughter of the Marquis of Carisbroke.
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H.R.H
the Prince of Wales
Chapel Royal
St. James
London
Marquis of Carisbroke
Gold Strike Sparks Placer Claim Rush Near Alsask
Alsask Sask March 20 George Eystead filed a creek claim at the Dominion Land Office at Alsask He pulled from a shallow well what appeared to be gold nuggets Calgary analysis says the mineral is gold The well sits on W Andre’s farm ten miles west of Alsask near a creek bed The land office opens Monday and many claims are expected Mrs George Eystead already holds a placer claim Several others extend to the Normarchant farmstead Mica deposits noted but not profitable Five dollars to file a claim fuels local excitement
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Alsask
Sask
George Eystead
Dominion Land Office
Calgary
W. Andre
George Bestead
Normarchant
Andre Place
Bodies found after blizzard claim two men in Canada
Winnipeg reports the body of Jean Revauld a French laborer missing since last week’s blizzard was found in a snow bank after a three day search near St Claude Manitoba. In Antler Saskatchewan Christopher Tice froze to death trying to reach his sister 35 miles from town.
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Winnipeg
St. Claude
Man
Jean Revauld
Antler
Sask
Christopher Tice
No Civic Money for United States Firms
Mayor Gray and Alderman Jones urged the Winnipeg fire water and light committee to avoid spending municipal funds on contracts with United States firms. The mayor argued the council should not use money for U S contractors, noting that the county had rejected the peace treaty.
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Winnipeg
United States
Gray
Jones
Winnipeg Fire, Water and Light Committee
Armory Endorsing Delay Cited by Trades Council
Saskatoon March 22 the Trades and Labour Council refused to endorse a resolution to place an armory in the city until the government proves it can adequately repay the men overseas fighting for Canada. The stance reflects wartime sacrifice and financial concern shaping civic projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Trades Hand Labor Conc
Japanese Emigrants Shift Preference to South America
A forecast suggests future Japanese emigrants will bypass United States territories and head for South America instead, signaling a regional shift in migration patterns and settlement plans.
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United States
South America
Dates Set for Balloting on Indian and Doukhobor Lands Purchases
Ottawa announces proposed balloting dates for soldiers settlers on Indian reserves Doukhobor and Hudson Bay lands in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Key allocations include 10 000 acres at Kamsack Sask on April 15 and 27 000 acres at various prairie points by April 30 with other reserves to be announced later.
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Ottawa
Ont
Hudson Bay
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Kamsack
Sask
Calgary
Pope
Saskatoon
Regina
Battleford
Prairie Provinces
Big River
Prince Albert
Complete Canadian Naval Organization Demobilized
Ottawa reports demobilization of the Canadian naval organization ordered by Minister Ballantyne. Esquimalt and Slairfax dockyards dismantling with ships Nicbe and Rainbow to be sold. Halifax dockyard to close by July 1 with ranks demobilized and ships sold. Officers to vacate homes within a month after demobilization. Victoria yard to shut April 1 with Rainbow sale and crews allowed to join fisheries service.
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Ottawa
Journal
Ballantyne
Esquimalt
Slairfax
Nicbe
Rainbow
Mir. Ballantyne
Victoria
B.C
Esquimalt Navy Yard
Fisher
Ies
Halifax
Schools Close During Easter Week as Holiday Benefit
At a board meeting the school trustees granted Easter Monday week as holidays to encourage teachers to attend the Calgary convention. They also asked Superintendent Hay to propose a plan to reach 200 school days yearly by adjusting start or end dates. The Alberta Natural History Society requests monthly meeting space at Alexandra School, granted. The board allocated 50 toward buying a piano for Elm Street School as teachers and pupils raise funds.
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Calgary
Hay
Allance
Alberta Natural History Society
Alexandra Schoool
Elm Street
Change Civic Year Cuts Winnipeg Taxes For Eight Months
Winnipeg ratepayers face about 1.5 million dollars less in the current year as the city adopts the calendar year. The eight months from May 1 to December 31 cover two thirds of a normal year and full-year levies will resume next year in 1921.
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Winnipeg
Walkerville Hydro Electric Reports Surplus of 32954
Walkerville Hydro Electric announces a surplus totaling 32954 dollars. The notice highlights improved revenue and financial balance for the period. No further details on dates or allocations are provided.
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Walkerville Hydro- Electric
Judges Escorted to Galway Assize Court by Military
Armored cars, police with drawn swords, and infantry guards escorted Galway judges to the assize court amid reports of four murders and robberies since the last session. The Cork murder of Lord Mayor Thomas MacCurtain drew condemnation from Tipperary urban district council.
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Dublin
Assizes
Galway
Tipperary
Thomas MacCurtain
Cork
Great Scarcity of Teachers in Edmonton Schools
Edmonton reports a severe teacher shortage with 557 schools closed due to lack of teachers, 377 of them since the start of the year. Institute leaders emphasize ongoing educational problems across the province as closures rise.
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Edmonton
Lon. George "Pp. Smith
Fraser estate valued at 308,544 for widow and three sons
The estate of the late J D Fraser of Edmonton shows a value of 308 544 dollars. Beneficiaries include the widow and three sons.
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J. D. Fraser Ofdmonton
Wednesday Half Holiday Starts Early This Year
The Wednesday half holidays begin earlier than past years with the first one on April 14. All stores will close at 12 noon. The decision came from this morning’s meeting of the Retail Merchants Association.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
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Prince
Algage
Stallow
Aid
Kamsack, Sask
Galway Gourts
Dominion
Labor Party
Trades and Labor
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