Ponoka mental hospital transfers ease crowded main building
Edmonton report states 100 patients moved from Ponoka to a new dormitory on site and to Oliver mental hospital. The shift frees space at Ponoka, with 60 patients remaining in the main building and additional room for 20 attendants. New facilities funded in 1928 estimates will expand capacity at both Ponoka and Oliver.
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Edmonton
Ponoka Mental Hospital
Oliver Mental Hospital
George ‘Hoadley
Ponoka Institution
Oliver
Armavinatalys TR Wantannte
Ponoka
Oliver Institution
Struc
T Itil Umluc Lyy
Paaalleles
Ture
Hincks¢farar
London s Woman Masquerader In Trouble
In Marlborough police court Capt Barker London’s woman masquerader was held for trial on a perjury charge after a preliminary hearing. She is accused of swearing to a false name before the High Court and of a false declaration connected with a 1923 marriage to Alfreda Emma Hayward at Brighton.
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London
Barker
Marlborough
High Court
Victor Barker
Alfreda Emma Hayward
Brighton
Gandhi Freed on Light Fine for Cloth Protests
Mahatma Gandhi was convicted in Calcutta court of defying police orders against destroying foreign cloth and fined one rupee. His hearing occurred yesterday, and he denied intent to defy police or interfere with a peaceful meeting as the crowd burned English cloth.
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Calcutta
Mahatma Ghandi
Ghandi
Bombs Cause Heavy Damage in Chicago
Two more explosions hit Chicago with one blast the year's strongest. Damage is estimated at 20,000 dollars and several people are injured.
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Chicago
Royal Grain Commission Affirms No Discrimination in Grain Routes
Winnipeg March 26 The royal grain commission declared no discrimination will be used to favor eastern highways over western grain routes. Chief Justice Brown urged equal access for western farmers to Pacific ports. A E Rosevear of CNR argued railways can deliver more grain than western ports. Gordon Sutherland of CPR offered a mixed view, noting occasional port congestion and a safety valve role for the permit system. The commission underscored railways must adjust to western grain needs.
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Winnipeg
Royal Grain Commission
Canada
Justice Brown
Pacific
A. E. “Rosevear
C.N.R
Harbor Commission
Vancouver
Gordon Sutherland
C.P.R
National Witness
Alberta
City of Medicine Hat Seeks Gas Superintendent
The City of Medicine Hat invites applications for the position of Gas Superintendent from qualified gas men with experience. Applications must be sealed and received by 12 o'clock noon on April 1st, with salary stated. Address to F. Blackburn, City Clerk.
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F. Blackburn
Grain inspections in Winnipeg on March 27
Wheat inspections show 300 cars last year with 800 Grade C and 200 Grade A consignments. The list details Con tilaet grades and the shipment counts for the season in Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Portage Bandits Overtaken After Desperate Gun Battle
Robbers who robbed two Portage la Prairie stores fled toward Winnipeg, but police blocked the route with their cars. The bandits swerved into a ditch, escaped on foot into the bush after shots were fired. Stolen clothing was found in their abandoned car.
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Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Meadingly
Here
Portage
Four Million Dollar Copper Plant For Sudbury
Premier Ferguson announced in the House a $4,000,000 copper refinery to be built near Sudbury with initial capacity of 120 000 tons per year. Consolidated Smelters and International Nickel are involved with potential partners. The project would employ about 600 workers, with a payroll near $730,000 and annual supplies around $300,000. Power needs total about 6 000 horsepower and the plant may be duplicated soon to meet rising copper production.
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Toronto
Sudbury
Ferguson
Consolidated Smelters
International Nickel
Freud
U S Aviator Released by Rebels
G K Buzz Morrison an aviator from Reno Nevada formerly with the Mexican Federal forces was captured after a forced landing near Cananes Canora and released after agreeing not to take part in further Mexican activities officials said Morrison crossed into the United States before his release in Nogales Arizona on March 27 1936.
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Nogales
Arizona
G.K
Buzz” Morrison
Reno
Nevada
Cananes
Canora
Morrison
Sanctuary Opens for Duck and Goose Hunting Season
The Interior Department, prompted by the Fish and Game Association and Dr. Gershaw M.P., announces a sanctuary near Many Island Lake permitting shooting of ducks and geese during the open season.
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Dept. of the Interior
Fish and Game Assoc
Gershaw M
Chang Seizes Chefoo in Swift Chinese Advance
Chang Tsung Chang entered Chefoo Shantung today and took control with little resistance from Nationalist defenders. The British ship Cornflower and US cruiser Trenton moved shoreward to guard the foreign quarter as Chang’s forces seized the cable station and entered the city with armed troops and machine guns.
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Chefoo
Shantung
Chang Tsung Chang
Trenton
Chang
Liu Chen
Nein
Ban Is Off Livestock From California and Mexico
Ottawa reports Deputy Minister Dr Grisdale signed an order removing import restrictions on horses poultry and dogs from Lower California and Sonora Mexico. The move ends the prohibition prompted by foot and mouth disease outbreaks in the two regions.
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Ottawa
Mar
Grisdale
Federal Department of Agriculture
Lower
California
Sonora
Mexico
Still Figuring On Position Of Canadian Boat I'm Alone
Reports from the British Consulate in New Orleans on the sinking of the Canadian rum runner I'm Alone were received by the Canadian Legation. Officials say the main question is the ship's distance from shore when fired upon by the Coast Guard cutter Wolcott. Diplomatic circles suggest the case may not reach representation if the ship was within U S jurisdiction. if outside, the State Department would acknowledge Canadian ownership and seek settlement.
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Washington
Mar
New Orleans
Legation
Coast Guard
Wolcott
U.S
State Department
Avalanche Buries Mine Pack Train in British Columbia
Prince Aonert March 27 pack train en route to Marmoth Engineer mines near Stewart was buried by a massive snow slide. Rescuers reached the scene as George Gunn watched the avalanche. Jack Morrison waved from under the snow and was rescued. Jack Rennie survived after a blow stunned him. A horse emerged alive, dug from the snow.
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Prince Aonert
B.C
Marmoth Engineer Mines
Stewart
George Gunn
Marmot
Jack Morrison
Jack Rennie
Fed Govts Claim Half Million From Wheat Pool Tax Arrears
Dominion government seeks 456652.69 in income tax arrears for 1925 and 1926 from the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. Lawyers argue deductions on grain prices are not pool income but credits to 60,000 farmers. pool acts as agent. Trial before Justice Odette continues with Saskatchewan Co operative Wheat Producers Ltd. as defendant.
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Fed. Govt
Regina
Mar
Saskatchewan Wheat Fool
Court of Exchequer
Justice Odette
O. M. Biggar
K.C
Biggar
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Prairie fires across western Canada cause extensive damage
High winds fanned prairie fires starting north of Winnifred and near Whitla, burning buildings, grain, and stock across multiple farms. Firefighters aided by farmers saved several homes, while others were destroyed. Additional blazes near Seven Persons Retlaw Irvine and Tompkins damaged farms, with injuries and hospital care reported for a local worker.
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Whitla
Winnifred
Sergi
Allen
Const
Davis
A.P.P
Pho
Craig
Bow Island
Morrison
McGregor
Bulls Head
Retlaw
Irvine
Lethbridge
Mar
Crows Neet Pass
C.P.R
Tompkins
Sask
Nedeauville
Medicine Hat
George Campbell
John Fisher
Fisher
Fred Robinson
John Carlson
Fire Sweeps Rural Area Near Tompkins
A fast moving prairie fire lit from a smoldering straw stack swept toward a slough and grassland near Tompkins. Two nearby men helped rescue a victim caught in flames as firefighters struggled against gusting winds all day. The blaze, driven by 20 mph winds, remained out of control until dusk with limited damage to grazing pasture and few cattle affected.
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Son
Tompkins
Ems Bers
Britain to ship 2200 young men to Canada for farm work
London reports that arrangements between Overseas Settlement Office and Canadian Railways will send 2200 single men to Canada in mid May. Untrained migrants will get training, with Britain covering transport costs. At least 75 percent must be unemployed and priority given to miners and older migrants.
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London
C.P
Canada
Betwe
Pingtéer
Gadada
Stockyard Prices and Receipts Report from Calgary and Winnipeg
Calgary market reports 572 cattle 108 calves 339 hogs 122 sheep to noon with steady hog prices and active cattle. Prices shown for butcher cattle steer and viewable lines, calves and stockers. Winnipeg receipts include 2000 cattle 300 calves 2000 hogs with weak cattle prices and select hogs 11.50 and thick smooths 11.00.
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Calgary
Mar
Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Mining Stocks From Vancouver Exchange Report
Noon close shows values for Grandview, Noble Five, Reeves MacDonald, Woodbine, Marmot Metals, Rufus Argenta, Golconda, Big Missouri, Cotton Bell, Topley Richfield, Whitewater, Lucky s Jim, Georgia River, Ruth Hope, Blue Bird and related quot. Probs quot. with temps and a 3/26 date.
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Calgary
Mar
Vancouver Stock : Exchange
Grandview
Noble
Reeves MacDonald
Woodbine
Marmot
Metals
Rufus Argenta
Golconda
Big ‘Missour
Cotton Bell
Topley Richfield
Whitewater
Lucky 'S
Jim
Georgia
River
Ruth Hope
Blue Bird
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