Dispute Session Opens as Rail Talks Continue in Montreal
Montreal reports show leaders from Canada’s two major railways preparing for final wage talks as union vice-presidents ready spokesmen for a fresh session. Edmonton notes Premier Aberhart facing a Social Credit budget battle with insurgents, with closure motions debated and a potential vote on provincial estimates looming.
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Montreal
Cc.p
Euethen
Tony
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific Railways
Calgary
C.P
Social Credit
Alberta
Aberhart
Calgary Prophetic Bible Institute
Alberta Social Credit Plan Seeks Monthly Dividends
Insurgent Social Credit group in Alberta proposes a Provincial Credit Commission to issue monthly consumer dividends on Alberta credit. The plan includes a Credit House network, arbitration for disputes, and taxation of preferred securities to fund payments.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
J. Harold Crawford
Regina
Aberhart
Social Credit
Alberta Credit
Provincial Credit Commission
Ett
Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Arbitration Board
Credit Commission
Brand
Railway Wage Talks Break Off Without Deal
Montreal reports wage negotiations between railway representatives and 117,000 employees ended without a final agreement. Federal intervention set a new discussion date for Monday as union leaders hold out for a full 10 percent cut restoration by year end.
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Montreal
C.P
Nettoe
Marie Moller Fire Off Holyhead Rescues 72 Crew
Lifeboats from the shore rescued 72 crew members from the blazing steamer Marie Moller off Holyhead on the northeastern coast of Wales. The incident drew rescue teams to the scene as flames engulfed the vessel.
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Marie Moller
Holyhead
Wales
Coronation Committee Meets to Plan City Celebration
A meeting of the central Coronation celebration association committee will be held in the City Hall Council chamber tomorrow at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend to aid in working out the many details of the program for the Coronation on May 12.
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Coronation Celebration Association
Council Chamber
Fragmented OCR News Snippet Mentions Maxton Cripps and Politics
An incoherent OCR fragment references Maxton Cripps and a constitutional crisis. It notes political alignments and mentions a national executive and socialist league, suggesting turmoil in a party or leadership but lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes.
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Monarchicay
Sur Statfordq Cripps
Julie
Socialis League
Pan
Party Bulejon
Insurgents Launch Simultaneous Attacks in Spain Front
Reports say southern insurgent army units struck the Cordoba front while government troops blocked the route to Ciudad Real. The government shifted operations toward Avila and Sierra de Malagon as artillery moved into place for an advance on the Escorial line. A government steamer Mat Caspio was attacked in French waters near Cape Breton with no casualties reported.
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Madrid
C.P
Manis
Hinda
Igh
Cordoba
Ciudad Real
Avila
Sierra de Malagon
Lescorial
Mat Caspio
Bilbao
Cape Bréton
Bayonne
France
Witteén
Mar Caspid
Peach Davis of Mountie Fame Dies in Calgary
Peach Davis an early member of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police died in Calgary at age 80. The text notes his service escorting renegade Canadian Indians from the United States across the border to their homes and mentions chiefs Head, Lona Thunder, and Poor Man.
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Ebay
Calgar’ RY
G.P
Daniel
Peach’ Davis
Ald
Royal Northwest Mounted
Davis
Sonly
Bya
United States
Bate
Lona
Montana
United
State Cavalry
Ountie
Prats
Five year old Peggy Weston perishes in blaze at Wetasкиwin home
In Wetaskiwin on a Saturday night a fire trapped Peggy Weston five, and her seven year old sister Barbara escaped by breaking a window. Barbara unnailed help but Peggy’s body was found burned in the house as flames spread from a stove during repairs by Milas Magz and Miss Cassidy.
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Wetaskiwin
Mar
C.P
Peggy
Weston
Barbara
Shara
Nagine
Peag
van Uhable
Reginald
Wes
Eid
Milas
Magz
Cassidy
Maez
Elames
Settlement Reached in Wage Dispute of Canadian Railways
Montreal March 29 The wage dispute involving 141000 railway workers and the two Canadian railways ends with a joint statement announcing a staged restoration of a 10 percent wage cut over twelve months from April 1 1937. The plan reduces deductions to eight percent by July 1 1937 and continues stepping down to two percent by February 1 1938, returning to pre cut rates on April 1 1938. The agreement notes mutual satisfaction and preserved good relations between railways and employees.
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Montreal
C.P
Canadian Railways
Fep
Cehit ‘Pri
Representative Dickstein Warns of 400 Spies Aiming to Establish Fascist Rule
In a House committee hearing, Representative Dickstein warned that as many as 400 spies are named, with the objective of establishing a fascist government in the United States. He urged vigilance and action against such influence.
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U.S. House Rules
Dick‘stein
N.Y
United States
Prorogation Expected as Parliament Sets May Coronation Pause
Canadian press reports MPs aim to clear national and international business by April 10 with royal assent likely by May 12 for the coronation. Provinces also plan early prorogues: Ontario last in, meetings wrap by April, with Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island aiming April 24 and Manitoba by April 12.
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Canada
House of Commons
Ontario
Queen’s Park
New. Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Francé
Edward Island
British Columbia
Maritoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Quebec
Coronation Morning Procession Prepares For Westminster Abbey
Report describes the early morning coronation events in London with the King and Queen departing Buckingham Palace at 10 30 in state carriage. Peers and dignitaries will gather in Westminster Abbey for the ceremony as foreign representatives and royal guests arrive in the great procession.
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Mollie McGee
London
C. B
Webminster Abbey
Ises
Wattend
Arriv
Buckingham
cOtch
Frosty Weather Continues With Cold Overnight Drops
The report notes continued frosty conditions through the weekend with a light northward movement and temperatures rising to around one above at midday. Overnight lows dipped to six above, with early morning readings around five thirty a.m. and scattered fluctuations in daytime highs.
Indians and railway era cast in midnight Morley screening
A 50 year drama scene recounts a group including Enos Hunter leading an Indian character in a film about railroad travels across Canada. The party attended a supper after a double showing and boarded the midnight train for Morley Alberta reserve.
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George
Othe
Canada
Enos Hunter
Morley
Alta
Insurgent Fliers Bomb Their Own Town in Spain
In Andujar on March 29 insurgent aircraft misidentified a government target and dropped 15 bombs on their own town Del Rio causing casualties and property damage as residents scrambled for safety and authorities began investigations.
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Andujar
Spain
Mistakin
Poi Lfa
Horrors of War Report From Tangier
A dash of war horror reaches Tangier with reports from Moroccan Zone of, as Spanish officers and soldiers are described in a reliable source. The scene underscores ongoing tensions in the region during the current conflict.
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Tangier
International
Morocco
Sol
Fire destroys Drumheller hotel and downtown block
A February fire in Drumheller razed the Whitehouse hotel and adjacent buildings including the Red Bus Lines terminal Valley Motors and a pool hall. About 30 Drummer volunteer firefighters fought the five hour blaze, which started in a Valley Motors basement boiler and spread aided by oil drums and tires. Damage estimated at 200000 dollars. downtown section narrowly saved after flames were controlled at 3 am.
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Valley
Pantha
Drumheller
Valley ‘Motors
Whitehouse
Druahellerer
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Nsider
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Solon
Iia Provin
Sethce
James
Maxton
Stanley
Anita
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Frosty
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