Government rejects plan to push drought settlers relocation
In Edmonton on March 27 the legislature debated a $24,000 general revenue item to move settlers from drought zones. Minister George Hoadley said it is a voluntary proposal and the government will not encourage relocation, offering information and transportation details only if settlers seek it.
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Edmonton
Department of Agriculture
George ‘Hoadley
Handley
G. A. Forster
Hand Hills
Forster
Headley
C. St. Mitchell
U.R.A
Déstitution and wage dispute affect Nova Scotia coal fields
Sydney N S March 27 The wage dispute between United Mine Workers district and British Empire Steel Corp drives continued unrest in Nova Scotia coal fields as government options remain uncertain. Parliament votes include funds for settler relocation expenses and agricultural relief while cautions arise over political use of relief programs.
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Sydney
N.S
Nova Scotia Coalields
United Mine Workers of
Teritish Empire Steel Corporation
Police Court Fines Frewitt For Blocking Right of Way
J Frewitt was fined six dollars and costs at the police court for failing to give way to a faster vehicle in Fourth Street. He was driving a team and drag, on Wednesday afternoon, and refused to make room for an automobile driven by W. J. Pystle coming up behind him.
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J Frewitt
Koep
Frewitt
Fourth Street
W. J. Pystle
Franceschini
Toronto
Francenchini
Ontario
Canada expects surge of settlers aided by Empire Scheme
Winnipeg reports J H Delrymple of Canadian National Railways foresees a strong influx of new settlers this year from Europe and the United States under the Empire Settlement Scheme. He cites a preliminary tally of 1200 families and notes CN earnings should improve after a weak past quarter.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Botis
Europe
United Stats
J. 4H
Delrymple
Traffig
Canadian National Railways
Montreal
C. J. Johnston
Via
Dalrymple
Henry ‘Thornton
Canadian National ‘Railway
Mine Death In Remote Quarry Accident Claims Several
In a distant accident site, miners Lieut. Sitneshanty Alsiee and Marc died as rescue teams reported four more fatalities among confirmed victims. The incident occurred after a collapse at a depth of 4650 feet, with survivors and authorities coordinating on-site.
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Sitneshanty
Alsiee
Marc
Walivé
Tito
Survnee
Panre
Earl
Aetna
Alues
Suit for breach of promise and defamation filed in London
An American woman, now in the United States, will sue Lieut. Col. Dennistoun in London for breach of promise and defamation. Dudley Fie Malone will represent the plaintiff and says the case will include about a hundred letters from Dennistoun’s lands with references to Lady Carnarvon, his current wife. The suit follows a sensational London affair.
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Paris
Hread
Lleut
Col
Dennistoun
London
United States
Dudley Fie! Malone
Malone
Kelily de Tiatve
Prince of Wales bids farewell during London visit
Britain’s well traveled ambassador the Prince of Wales spent a busy day in London as he prepared for a voyage to Africa and South America. He met local callers at his residence and handled state and private affairs before attending a theatre event and requesting the band to play popular tunes after the performance.
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Londott
Ware
Britain
Prince ‘of Wales
Africa
South Ameries
London
Prairie crop prophets predict bumper 1916 harvest in Canada
Vancouver March 27 Charles Murphy general manager of Canadian Pacific Railway Western Lines arrived after an inspection trip across the prairies and British Columbia. He said optimistic Western Canadians are cheered by promising conditions and high crop prices fueling money circulation.
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Vancouver
B.C
Charles Murphy
Canadian Pacific “Railway
Arriva
Prairis
British Columbia
Murphy
Cotton Rag Purchase Ad Cited by Medicine Hat News
The Medicine Hat News reports a business offering to pay five cents per pound for clean cotton rags, inviting vendors to gather material for recycling or resale. Strong entities include Medicine Hat News and cotton rags with a price per pound noted.
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Medicine Hat News
Fragmentary OCR Note on Election Seat and Weakness Report
The readable fragments reference a recent seat issue and a weakness claim. Names, dates, places, and concrete actions are unclear in the damaged text. Further readable material is needed to craft a precise headline and summary.
California cult circle tied to holy rite branding
In Oroville March 27 District Attorney Rothe outlined a confession said to be by Anna Rhodes in a sickbed alleging a branding ritual by the Assembly of God sect linked to Pentecostalism. Victim Sherman Sharlow reportedly allowed the Holy Ghost branding. the group’s activities prompted an insanity petition and grand jury review.
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Oroville
Cal
Vyerman R
Shirlow
Edgar Rothe
Anna Rhodes
Arix
Rothe
Rhodes
Sharlow
Hyebatiu
Edward
Shallow
Frank Rhodes
Edward ‘Rhodes
Alia Rhodes
Olive ‘Humphreys
Sat Francisco
Solicitor General Sees Election Hint From Liberal Letter
A Manitoba Liberal Association meeting heard Hon. E. J. McMurray extend expectations of a federal election this year. The Solicitor General suggested appealing to the country after prorogation of the House.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba, Liberal Association
E. J. McMurray
Smythe Arrives in Marseilles After London Rome Voyage
Canadian traveler George H. C. Smythe arrived in Marseilles today after leaving Paris on February 28. He journeyed by canoe via the Seine Burgundy canal and the Saone and Rhone rivers en route from London to Rome.
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Smythe
Marseilles
George H. C. Smythe
Catice -Voygee
London
Rome
Paris
Seine
Burgundy Canal
Rivera Saone
Rhone
Opposition critic denounces budget and urges tariff protection
In Ottawa on March 27 Sir Henry Drayton attacked the government budget, contrasting Fielding and Robb figures and noting a deficit. He argued for a high protective tariff to shield Canadian industries, claiming current rates fail to protect and that linking imports drains $700 million abroad.
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Ottawa
Henry Drayton
Hon. W
Fielding
Robb
Sir Henry
Voudh
Canada
Unite States
Canailian
Canadian Wool Growers Meet Optimism From Duncan Marshall
Toronto March 27 Hon Duncan Marshall told the annual Canadian Wool Growers gathering that every farmer with a flock of sheep would aid Canadian agriculture. He noted widespread optimism about the cooperative wool industry’s future and the sheep industry’s vital role.
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Toronto
Duncan Marshall
Tornado Sweeps Across Argentina Killing Many and Damaging Property
Advices from Rosario report a tornado over sections of the Santa Fé province last night. Towns San Jimato and Clargon report railway stations and houses blown away and several homes destroyed. A special relief train has been dispatched to the scene.
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Buenos Aires
Rosario
Argentina
Santa Fé
San Jimato
Clargon
Scens
Fires Rage Across Dakotas Destroy Villages and Kill Four
Firefighters fought two major blazes that roared over a vast area near Rosebud South Dakota and northern North Dakota. The fires reportedly burned three villages, killed four people, and devastated more than 800 square miles while volunteers from six countries aided containment efforts. Local communication was disrupted as damage extended to haystacks and farm buildings.
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St. Paul
Minn
Rosebud
Onth Dakota
Nebraska
Tuthill
Vote
St. Francis
South Dakota
Hex
Faye
Tut
North Dakota
Paris Express Derailment Near Provins Stirs Officials
Paris reports the eastbound Pagis V Express derailed near Provins in Seine et Marne about fifty miles from Paris. No loss of life is confirmed though two rail cars left the roadbed and the wreck prompted authorities and railroad officials to reassess safety.
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Paris
Pagis-V
Expresa
Provins
Depar
Seine-et-Marne
Parideaux Express
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Rane N
Pripe
O Glarden
Drayton
Forke
Dunican Marshall
Dakotas
Srovicesia
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