London shows Home Rule pace with Ireland bill noted
London reports John Redmond stating no dissolution of parliament until Home Rule for Ireland passes and that the second reading will be taken up March 30. Colonel Seeley promises to lay documents to clear up army crisis rumors and confirm or deny a written assurance about not using troops to press home rule. byelections in Athabasca Landing elect Day and Call to town council.
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Ireland
London
Associated Press
John E. Redmond
Redmond
House of Commons
John Seeley
Hubert Gough
Ulster
Dublin
Athabasca Landing
Alta
W. R. Day
H. F. Call
New High School Plans Approved After Board Review
The school board approved the McCoy and Levine designed high school plans after lengthy discussion with minor design changes. Construction will start immediately with brick and stone, two brick colors for basement and upper levels. Builders’ exchange representatives urged extended bid access to level the field with eastern firms, as local printers faced delays obtaining material prices.
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McCoy & Levine
Messrs. Hotson and
Sackrider
Builders’ Exchange
Hotson
Medicine Hat
Vocational Guidance Plan Debated by School Board
The school board discussed a new vocational guidance plan proposed by Mr McNeely to hold Friday afternoon lectures for boys on professions and industries with handout shorthand notes. The proposal, needing scheduling and organization, was referred to a committee of McNeely and Hay for arrangement. Richard Brockway was arrested on an attempted hold up of a Saskatoon boarding house keeper.
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Aew
McNeely
Hay
Connaught
Huckvale
Richard Brockway
Saskatoon
Calgary Man Committed for Trial on Bigamy Forgery and More
Abraham Poris, arrested in Winnipeg weeks ago, at the Calgary police request, is committed for trial on charges including bigamy forgery horse stealing and false pretences.
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Calgary
Abraham Poris
Winnipeg
Mistake Reported in Hagel Westlake Jury Verdict
Winnipeg March 24 Jurors Willis and Appleyard reported to the attorney general's department an alleged error in the Hagel Westlake jury verdict. The panel said Hagel was guilty of conspiracy and assisting to escape while Westlake was found innocent on conspiracy and guilty of assisting to escape with mercy recommended. Deputy Attorney General Allen confirmed the complaint. Hagel's counsel R A Bonnar said little could be done. Ontario physicians protest parts of the workmen's compensation act.
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Winnipeg
Percy Hagel
John Westlake
Attorney General's Department
Willis
Appleyard
Hagel
Westlake
Jack Krafchenko
Allen
R. A. Bonnar
Prisoners Protest Caillaux Privileges Isolated
Fifteen ringleaders among women prisoners at St. Lagardere penitentiary protested special privileges given to Mme Caillaux and were placed in isolation cells as punishment.
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Paris
Tifteen
St. Lagarre Penitentiary
Mme. Caillaux
Ontario Liberals push two assessment reform measures
The Ontario Liberal minority introduced two assessment reform bills in the legislature, but the Conservatives are expected to oppose and likely defeat them. The move signals tension over property tax assessment policy amid ongoing budget debates.
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Ontario
Elections Coming in Old Ontario
Toronto March 21 strong indications of elections in the legislature are shown by Hon. W. H. Hearst consulting with members on registration. Manufacturers expect a workmen's compensation bill followed by a redistribution bill and an immediate election.
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Toronto
Mar
W. H. Hearst
City Orders Over $6000 Wiring for Electric Lights
The Medicine Mat Light and Supply Company received a city order worth over $6,000 for electric wiring to be used in installing electric lights. The shipment will fill a full carload.
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Medicine Mat Light and Supply Company
Washington House Delays Sims Bill on Canal Tolls
Washington report says there is little chance the Sims Bill repealing the Panama Canal tolls exemption will reach a vote today. Rivers and harbors appropriation debate drags on. leaders hope tolls debate to begin Thursday. T W Crothers supports votes for women. Vancouver water superintendent Madison found guilty of graft.
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Washington
House
T. W. Crothers
Madison
Vancouver
Western Canada Eggs Ship East for First Time
For the first time in history eggs are shipped from Western Canada to eastern markets. An Edmonton company sent a carload of fresh bald eggs to Toronto dealers at 21 3-4 cents per dozen f o b Edmonton. Previously eggs moved westward. west freight rates could enable wider interchanges.
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Toronto
Mar
Canada
Edmonton
F.o.b
German aviator flies to 18050 feet with passenger
Linnekoger, a German aviator, topped an altitude of 18 050 feet today with a passenger aboard his airplane.
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Bohann
Linnekoger
Captain Loses Bearings in Sydney Wreck Inquiry
Halifax reveal shows the ship was lost after the captain completely lost his bearings. He doubled back expecting the sight ship at the harbor entry and perished while trying to locate it. Logs from the prior voyage also deviated, indicating navigational errors.
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Halifax
N.S
City of Sydney
Trades Council Eyes Summer Band Proposition in Medicine Hat
The Trades and Labor Council signals possible competition for a $2,000 summer band contract. A leading Western band director proposes a paid brass and reed orchestra, inviting city work and offering $60 monthly to the director. Readiness of AFM musicians and local debate over militaristic music stir council discussions.
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West
The
Trades and Labor Council
American Federation of Musicians
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
Calgary
Musicians Federation
Jury recalls child witness in Krafchenko trial in Morden
In Morden Manitoba on March 24 Mary Doerksen, aged eleven, again identified Jack Krafchenko as the man seen near Plum Coulee bank before a shooting. Testimony also described a man in a black overcoat entering the bank and a railway agent noting Krafchenko’s acquaintance in Plum Coulee.
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Morden
Man
Jack Krafchenko
Mary Doerksen
Plum Coulee Bank
H. M
Arnold
Krafchenko
J. D. Suffield
Handel
Fred Mond
Plum Coulee
Winnipeg
Mai Krafchenko
Ey Lee
Pottet & Co Offer Cheap Property in Medicine Hat
H. C. Pottet & Co advertise very cheap property and best terms for Medicine Hat residents. The notice urges readers to view offerings at their office.
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H. C. Pottet & Co
Medicine Hat
Roblin Faces Challenge in Dufferin Election Race
Carman Manitoba March 23 Sir Rodmond Roblin will be opposed in his Dufferin seat by A. Bm August a retired farmer who helped cut the Conservative majority from about 500 to 170 in the previous election.
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Carman
Man
Sir Rodmond Roblin
Dufferin
A. Bm
August
Dominion Supreme Court Dismisses Clement Appeal
The Dominion supreme court dismissed the appeal of Justice W. H. P. Clement of British Columbia. The Japanese cabinet has resigned.
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Dominion Supreme Court
W. H. P. Clement
B. C
Rebels Seize Gomez Palacio as Villa Moves on Torreon
Juarez reports confirm rebel victory at Gomez Palacio with Villa directing supplies to the city. Benavides advances from Saltillo toward Torreon while Torreon remains tightly surrounded and Lerdo has fallen. Officials foresee Villa’s triumph and the fall of Torreon as the first stage of the revolution ends.
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Tereon
Benavides
Terreon
Juarez
Mexico
Gomez Palacio
Torreon
Villa
Bermejillo
Chihuahua
Lerdo
Mazatlan
Saltillo
Monterey
Velasco
Had Talked About Holding Up the Bank to a Clerk
A man allegedly confessed to a hotel bank clerk that he planned to rob a local bank. The admission occurred about three weeks before the murder, linking the suspect to prior intent and weakening alibi claims.
Man in Black Identity Trial Evidence Cited by Eyes
Crown presents claim that the accused knew the little girl and asserts recognition by eyes. Police reveal witness testimony and describe the man in black as central to the case. The defense challenges the reliability of facial features in establishing identity.
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Crown
New Yorktown Under Military Control
Depew New York March 24 daybreak finds Depew an armed camp as 74th regiment of militia arrives at Gould Coupler Works at sheriff request. Plant under military protection after rioting dangers. one man killed and several injured in yesterday's clashes. Train from Buffalo held up yesterday now escorted under guard.
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Depew
N. Y
Frederick C. Becker
Gould Coupler Works
Lackawanna
Buffalo
74Th
Nal Berfield
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