Cobourg Libel Verdict Ends Turbulent Trial
Cobourg Ontario reports a libel verdict awarding 500 pounds against W T R Preston and WF Wilson in the Arthur Currie case. The trial touched on wartime conduct and Armistice Day details as ex soldiers celebrated with a dinner at Dunham House.
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Ont
Ir Arthiun Currie
W.T. R. Preston
W. Wilson
Nir Arvicurric
Ren
Dunham House
War College
Frank Regan
Ariel
Col
da. 1 McLavellin
Cmg
Com. Winder
2Nd Canadian Infantry Battalion
Arthur ‘Urrie
Tipperary
Cal. SteLaughlin
Arthur Currier
G. L. Price
Price
Port Williams
N.S
Sir Arthur
Prise
Ume
Bois de Raposirs
Sue
63Nd Naval Division
Ottawa
Wide Open Probe at Athabasca Denied
The attempt by DL M Kennedy to secure a wide open investigation into alleged irregularities in the 1925 Athabasca election was deferred by the sitting committee on elections. A proposed amendment and a sub amendment were defeated by the majority present as the debate highlighted diversity of opinion among members.
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Athabasca
Ottawa
DL M. Kennedy
Ural
Eare River
Justice Clark
Edmond
Dirkslerves
Hinfon
T. W. Lind
Ula
Slim CG. Beil
St.Annie
Gun Battle Kills Ontario Officers in Peterborough Hotel
In Peterborough May 3 two provincial officers engaged with a suspect at a hotel. Norman Maker was killed when the squad moved to arrest Montgomery who opened fire as they climbed stairs. Stewart was grazed by bullets but survived.
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Cnt
Norman FL Maker
da Montgomery
Ice
Montgom
Faker
Stewart
Montgomery
Maker
Pd Stewart
Six Children Die in May Day Hail Storm Event
Bucharest on May 8 reports six children killed when large hailstones struck Klausenburg during May Day celebrations. About ten people were injured and many shop windows were smashed as the hurricane also swept Glurgevo.
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Bucharest
Klausenburg
Glurgevo
Gripping Mystery Drama Matinee Evening Show
A gripping mystery drama plays for a matinee and evening show. Audiences are invited to the suspenseful performance featuring tense scenes and a sharp plot twist.
Dominion to End Technical Education Grants
Ottawa May 3 The Dominion Government will cease grants for technical education at the end of the current fiscal year Premier Mackenzie announced to a large delegation. He said federal aid was heavy on provinces and would not continue when the act expires. Some provinces that started vocational training late may receive extended time.
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Ittawa
Can
Mackenzie
Drumseller Coal Not Fit For Storage
Toronto reports that Drumheller Board of Trade calls for immediate dissolution of the Board of Standards on Alberta coal amid protest over Drumheller coal being rated grade three. Ontario Fuel Controller J A Ellis says the classification was a unanimous decision and stresses storage concerns for the season and guidance to dealers on storage viability.
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Toronto
Drumheller Board of Trade
Board of Standards
Alberta
J. A. Ellis
Ontario
Standards Board
Ellis
Corinth Earthquakes Stir Athens Area. No Casualties
Six quakes were felt at Corinth yesterday with two strong shocks causing several houses to collapse. No casualties reported.
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Athens
Corinth
Felicitations Received by Hector Sang
Ottawa May 2 press despatch reports Hector Sang won by a good majority and many peers send congratulations. Messages from Alberta and Saskatchewan liberals praise the victory and express confidence in his leadership and Liberal policy.
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Hector
Ottawa
Chas, Stewart
Edmonton
Alberti
Luchen Boudreau
MM. L.A
Planes Drop Four Bombs On Shanghai
Shanghai on May 3 reports two planes, including a seaplane, dropping four bombs near the Shanghai south railway station and Nationalist warships off Kiangnin arsenal. Two women and two cows were injured. The attackers, believed from the Northern crusader Hachi, caused commotion over the International settlement and then withdrew unscathed.
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Shanghai South Raighty
Kiangnin
Cra Ser
Hachi
Woo Sung
Bremen crew departs Washington for New York
The Bremen crew leaves Washington D C for New York wearing the flying cross on their coats and receiving expressions of welcome from the capital during their brief visit.
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Washington, D.C
Bremen
Washington
New York
Tiuslenia
America
Goml Wni
Legion to stage hockey revue for charity at Empress Theatre
The Canadian Legion plans a repeat performance of its revue at the Empress Theatre tomorrow to raise funds for a qualified hockey coach for Medicine Hat youth. The proceeds will support a local hockey development fund as the city seeks to nurture new players for the amateur game.
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Canadian Legion
Empress Theatre
T.n.t.s
Legion
Medicine Hat
Canada
United States
Beatty cites crop prospects and large acreage at CP rail meeting
Montreal May 3 at the annual Canadian Pacific Railway shareholders meeting E W Beatty chair and president said margins in net earnings remain adequate though overall results were not entirely satisfactory due to lower rates higher wages and heavy equipment costs. He noted crop forecasts are favorable with seed beds moisture and land brought into cultivation up 1 385 437 acres and total acreage prepared up 5 9 percent. Continued on Page Ten.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Mir
E.W. Beatty
Taam
Hipossiple UO
Churchill Suffers Influenza In London
In London on May 3 the condition of Winston Churchill chancellor of the exchequer was reported unchanged as he rests at home with influenza. He has been ordered to take complete rest and avoid business contacts.
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London
Winston Churchill
Repeat Performance of Any Complaints at Empress
The dress rehearsal of the revue Any Complaints at the Empress last evening was very successful and praised for improved work by the Canadian Legion Concert Party. The performers hope hockey fans will attend to raise funds for local community projects and support a full evening of entertainment at a nominal price.
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Empress
Canadian Legion
Winnipeg Woman Charged in Lodger’s Knife Death
In Winnipeg on May 3 Mrs. Alice Duguay a mother of seven was remanded for a preliminary hearing after being charged with the murder of Ross Newman a 40 year old lodger. Police say a knife pierced his heart during a quarrel following a liquor fueled party at the accused’s home.
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Winnipeg
Ross Newman
Alice Duguay
Marie R. Gray
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