Reid challenges Dominion over mineral tax in Alberta Legislature
Edmonton March R G Reid provincial treasurer challenged the Dominion Government to strike down the mineral right tax, arguing the British North America Act did not intend disallowance for provincially enacted laws, even if federal authorities view them as oppressive.
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R. ©. Reid
Alberta
Court of Appeal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Hudson's Bay Company
Canada
Dominion
Bow Valley
Sessson
Mr. Reid
Lt Mayst
Australia
Japanese and German Ships In Collision
A London telegram reports the Japanese steamer Takutuka Staru Wes sunk after a collision with the German steamer Heimdal near Dover. Heimdal rescued 15 Japanese crew but bows were damaged. 23 others reportedly slept at the time and perished.
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London
Lloyds
North Foreland
Takutuka Staru
Redistribution Bill Sees Second Reading in Ottawa House
Ottawa government debates redistribution plan with projected $24,000 yearly savings. House members discuss reducing lower chamber seats and one third Senate cut, outlining committee guidelines for future constituency changes amid political contention.
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Otiawa
Mareh
Thenase al Cerateens
Harry Leader
Dortave la Mreirie
Secede
Eustutp
Init
Senate
Anerace
George Ob
Irate
Iihidates
Foot and Mouth Disease Spreads to West Coast Stockyards
San Francisco authorities place armed guards at the stockyards in San Francisco and Los Angeles to inspect cattle and swine shipments. Officials estimated 500 infected cattle and swine in the two yards. Six counties and parts of two others face quarantine, with eight more under provisional rules.
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San Francisco
Los Angees
Annance
Ludendorff Called Dishonor to Pusseldorff Honor List
Socialist city council members with Catholic support seek to strip General Ludendorff of Pusseldorff honorary citizenship. City officials plan to erase his name from Ludendorff street as part of the protest. In Bracebridge Ontario, Stuart Dollar drowns after ice breaks while crossing a hay meadow near Baysville, leaving a wife and two children.
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Ecounell
Luddendorff
Pusseldorff
Ludendorfff
Wan
Bracebridge
Ont
Stuart Dollar
McLeod Township
Baysville
Millions Face Walk as London Transport Strike Deepens
Londoners may be forced to walk as bus and tramway workers reject an eight shilling demand and accept five shillings in arrears. Tube workers threaten to join, potentially crippling Underground service unless the strike ends within days. An official notes a close tie with the Transport and General Workers' Union and signals possible coordinated action.
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London
Locomotive Union
U'S
Eers
Ate
Transport and General Workers’ Union
Accidental Death of Fred J. Grant Rancher in Rural District
Fred J. Grant well known rancher died yesterday from an accidental gun discharge while cleaning a weapon at his home. Coroner Dr. Boyd ordered no inquest. Grant leaves a widow and two children Gerald and Helen. funeral set for Thursday at Nott's Chapel with Rev. Gordon of Fifth Ave Methodist Church.
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Sarnia
Sarnia Taped Company
Walsh
Arthur
Drowning Ford Ranch
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Helen
Sarnia Ferd
Treatty
Roy
Herald
British Columbia
Nott’s Chapel
His. Gordon
Fifth Ave. Methodist Church
Elkwater Lake Cottagers Association Gains Federal Grants
Elkwater Lake Cottagers Association held a meeting to discuss federal funding totaling about eight hundred dollars for park improvements. The group approved plans to work with Forest Ranger J Y Surrey and will seek further support from local legislators.
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ElkWater Tia‘ Cottagers’ Association
Re Eral
Lecses
Wo. Yuill
A. J. N. Terrih
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van Mumpell
Alex. McCourter
BE. N. Laidlaw
Department of the Interior
Alberta to ask federal government to amend bankruptcy act
Edmonton reports the agricultural committee approved resolutions on bankruptcy, tax payments, and tax sales. The committee heard evidence from KE J Kream and the debt adjustment commission and urged the Dominion government to add a simple bankruptcy path for farmers. The measures now move toward full legislative adoption.
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Agricultural Committee of the House
KE. J. Kream
Debt Adjustment Commission
Menger
Board of Public Utilitie
Morigage and Loan Asociation
House
W. H. Shield
Palmer
Marlead
Pream
Wto
Poincare Resigns as Premier After Cabinet Defeat
March 26 in Paris the Poincare ministry collapsed after a 26 to 271 defeat in the Chamber of Deputies. Premier Raymond Poincare announced his irrevocable resignation, handing the cabinet to President Millerand who asked him to stay on temporarily.
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Ehysee
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Boussou
Finance Committee
Senate
Pretier PoJnerre
Radiants
Yaris
Willerand
M. Ponesre
Elysee Palace
Polneire
Viceroy Certifies Finance Bill Over Swarajist Opposition
In Delhi the Viceroy certified the Finance Bill after the Swarajist majority in the Legislative Assembly rejected its provisions. The act overrode the Assembly, marking a decisive imperial intervention amid political strife. In Toronto a separate parliamentary session defeated an amendment to Ontario temperance legislation proposing a higher beer sale limit.
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Delhi
British India
Council of State
Legislative Assembly
Lisbon Floods Hit City and Surrounding Areas
Heavy rains cause the Douro and Tacus rivers to overflow flooding Lisbon and nearby towns. Houses collapse and wine warehouses risk damage as officials report widespread inundation and danger to residents in Coimbra and surrounding valleys.
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Douro
Oporia Neotel
Hanataromn
Vailives
Soldier Settler Percy Syvivester Suicide Near Maverthorpe
In Alta Mar on March 26 Percy Syvivester a soldier settler living about two miles south of Maverthorpe shot himself about ten o clock last night dying from the wound. The man formerly served with the 4sth Highlanders of Toronto. A messenger reported he had complained of pain in the head while awaiting a doctor.
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Maverthorpe
Alta
Mar
Percy Xyvivester
Syvester
Toronto
John Keegan Captured in Co Leitrim After Eighteen Months
John Keegan, a prominent figure described as a runaway, was captured in County Leitrim after eighteen months on the run. The report notes his capture amid a broader account of events and organizational updates, including references to national leadership and ongoing campaigns.
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John Keegan
Co. Leitrim
Duldin
Matehn
Kooya
County
Leitrim
Bonus of 150000 for oil well
Edmonton March 25 In the budget debate Liberal member for Beaver River Joseph Dechene urged Alberta gain control of natural resources and grant farmers the mineral rights on their land He proposed a first 1000 barrel oil find receive 100000 and head driller 50000 and an aggressive campaign to attract settlers.
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Edmonton
Joseph Dechene
Beaver River
Alberta
United States
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