German government pledges to meet reparation payments
March 28 report from Essen says the German government will do everything possible to ensure reparations are paid as set by an international businessmen's commission. Foreign Minister Von Rosenburg told the Reichstag foreign relations committee in Berlin. Unemployed Ruhr workers form a mutual benefit society in Essen and plan a council to negotiate dole funds with the government. An appeal for continued passive resistance is issued by coal mine and factory workers in the Ruhr, representing 1,300,000 men.
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von Rosenburg
Forign Relations
Reichstag
Essen
Ruhr
Doles
Uiens
Duesseldorf
Berlin
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Socialist Party
Paris
BEER PETITION DEBATE LOOMS IN ALBERTA LEGISLATURE
Premier Greenfield said a debate on the Alberta hotelmen's petition on beer is planned after Easter. A special committee may study whether to refer the issue to the country. Manitoba's plebiscite move could influence Alberta costs. Premier notes two plebiscites would cost up to 500000 under present systems.
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Edmonton
Greenfield
Alberta
Manitoba Legistare
Alerta
Manitoba Post Says Fielding to Reintroduce Two Cent Postage
Winnipeg report notes Ottawa correspondent stating Hon S Fielding may announce a return to the two cent postage rate in his budget speech. The two cent rate had existed before wartime increases and would resume amid postal venue changes.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Iee Press
Ottawa
S. Fielding
Twamt
Clash Between Fed Army and Vera Cruz Farmers Escalates
March 28 report states Gen Silvino breia of the Mexican federal army was killed yesterday in an ambush near Cordoba while inspecting a small garrison. Farmers, armed for some time, are blamed for the attack, raising fears of a broader conflict between the federal government and Vera Cruz authorities.
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Era Cruz
Silvino Breia
Mexican Federal Army
Cordoba
Fed
Vera Cruz
General Maundury Dies on Train near Bordeaux
Gen Maundury former Paris governor dies on a train near Bordeaux after leaving Bor deaux. The report notes his prior role as state governor and places the event in Orleans France on March 22.
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Orleans
France
Maundury
Paris
Bordeaux
Will Enlarge Inspectorates in Province Despite Cuts
Edmonton reports that the number of school inspectors will fall less than feared, with about ten positions cut from a forty strong staff. The 1923 printed estimates omit specific inspector salaries, showing 134 100 for inspections versus 319 502 last year. Baker argues yearly inspections will be needed in most schools, defending inspection as essential to elementary education.
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Edmonton
Department of Education
Perren Baker
Baker
Hebridean settlers head to Ontario from Britain
Reverend John Chisholm reports 800 Hebrideans will arrive in Canada late April to settle in Ontario after his recent trip to the British Isles and Europe. The arrival follows his visit and statements confirming the emigration plan.
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Montreal
Canada
Ontario
John Chisholm
British Isles
Europe
Hoadley defends cuts as GA budget debate grows
In a lengthy session, Geo Hoadley minister of agriculture delivered hours of remarks on past and present finances. He traced the province’s fiscal history since 1968 and summarized departmental operations for the last year. The debate compared figures with Hon. C I Mitchell and touched on direct and contingent liabilities of about 178 million dollars. Continued on Page Ten.
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Edmonton
Jon. Geo. Hoadley
Headley
C. i. Mitchell
Mitchell
Wood pessimism marked Toronto peace meeting remarks
President Wood of the United Farmers of Alberta spoke in Toronto to the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom on War its causes and cures. He warned that civilization’s trade driven network fuels armament and urged cooperation as the only path to peace. Some audience members challenged his pessimism with brief rebuttals.
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Pres. Wood
Toronto
AST Right
Wood
United Farmers of Alberta
Wise
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Ahout International Potics
Keeb
Weekly News Bulletin Faces Fairness Probe In Legislature
In Shmonton on March 28 special to The News the provincial legislature debated Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays with a 28 to 20 vote to adjourn to Tuesday. N A Smith accused the Weekly News Bulletin of spreading unfair information while Boyle pressed for government policy and a possible division if unsatisfied.
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Shmonton
Greenfield
Smith
Olen
UPA
Olds
Dairymen's Association
Boyle
Canada
KE. T. Love
Edmonton
Vey. Smith
Royle
New Bulletin
I. M. Christopher
Budget delay in House of Commons after Easter recess
Ottawa dispatch reports that the Dominion budget will not be introduced in the House of Commons during the first week after the Easter recess. Sir Henry Drayton stated this assurance in the house as Finance Minister W. S. Fielding confirmed the plan.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Henry Drayton
W. S. Fielding
Niance
Body Destroyed by Grinding at Fertilizer Plant
Detroit officials detained George Reynolds, a night fireman, amid claims that Jos A Campbell, superintendent who vanished February 10, was killed and ground by plant machinery used for fertilizer. Investigators note grinding operated from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. February 20 with Campbell and Reynolds present.
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Detroit
Jos. A. Campbell
Reduction Company
George Renolds
Campbell
Reynolds
Canadian National railways end year with four million surplus
Ottawa reports that Canadian National railways closed the year with an operating surplus of four million dollars but showed a deficit of 360 million when fixed and other charges are counted. The Grand Trunk system posted a substantial surplus while CN overall benefited from combining the two systems.
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Ottawa
Canadian National Railways
G. P. Graham
House of Commons
Grand Trunk
Canadian National
Graham
Canadian Northern
TCR
G.T.P
Ruthie
National Tombs
Deth Syeteims
Grand Trank
New England
Hnes
Central Vermon
Cleary Thortson
Iooa
Arthur Meighen
Board of Management
Mitchell warnings on Alberta deficit in legislature
Former Provincial Treasurer Hon. RR. Mitchell, Bow Valley Liberal, warned in a two hour speech that the 1923 deficit would exceed 14 million and urged drastic economy. He cited rising debt, rising annual expenditures, and suggested taxes may rise if services persist. He blamed urban expansion and urged cuts while preserving essential services.
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Edionton
RR. Mitchell
Bow Vailey
Mitchell
Hoadley
Bow Valley
Sty Welock
Manitoba Votes Twice On Liquor Question
Manitoba decides to hold two referendums next June on liquor reform. The first questions government controlled sale under the Moderation league bill. the second asks about beer and light wine in dining rooms a week later. The legislature split 24 24 on the two approaches with the speaker casting the deciding vote in favor of separate referendums.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Moderation League
Labor
Bees and Wine League
John Queen
Deer and Wine League
Robert Jacul
No Decision Until Annual Meeting on Branch Line
Winnipeg March 28 interview with D G Coleman vice president of Canadian Pacific Railway western lines says no definite decision will be made by the executive committee until after the annual meeting of shareholders in June when final plans will be announced.
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May
Coleman
Winnipeg
D. GC. Coleman
Wacide Railway
Western Ines
Vetil
Jay
Fire destroys Victoria block in Fort William blaze
March 28 Fort William reports a fatal fire in the Victoria block. One fireman died after being crushed when a wall caved in. Several residents had to flee homes and offices, with damage estimated around 768,000. Origin traced to Rutledge and Jackson shop. cause undetermined as flames swept the block past 9 PM.
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Victoria Block
Fort William
Rutledge and Jackson
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New Brunswick
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Saskatchewan
FT. William
Ats Wellock
Harold Woure
St. Barnabas Church
Robi. Thompson
G. Esmonde- White
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