Genoa Talks Open as U S Refusal to Join Russian Panel Seen as Step
In Genoa on May 16 Prime Minister Lloyd George signals the American decision to decline the Hague commission on Russian affairs may not be final and cites strong U S interest in rebuilding Russia’s economy. Italian Foreign Minister Schanzer expresses surprise at the swift move and its potential to shape Genoa discussions. The League of Nations council in Geneva also declines to tackle the Russian problem, sending the Norwegian inquiry request back to Genoa.
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Ottawa Deliberates Wheat Board Options Before Harvest
Hon. W. R. Motherwell tells the house agriculture committee that no compulsory federal board is legal and that a voluntary federal wheat board, invoked if provinces fail to act, is the only feasible path for improving prairie grain marketing ahead of the coming harvest.
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Federal Wheat Board
W. R. Motherwell
House Committee On Agriculture
Crown
Motherwell
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Municipal golf course proposed across the river site
A city council committee backs locating a municipal golf course across the river near Police Point, citing sandy soil and room for an eighteen hole layout. The plan would form a three member council board to oversee the project and a nine hole starter course is discussed for the year.
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Marshall Terrace
Aberdeen Street
Sixth Avenue
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J. W. Robertson
J. C. Beveridge
C. G. Murphy
H. Baker
Messrs. Baker
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Hulerton
Murphy
Baker
Aad
Calgary
Cunliffe, Delf and Davidson
Detaiees
Medalta Stoneware
Medalta Stoneware Ltd
Beaver Dam
Davidson
Public Works Committee
Rotary Club
Fawcett and Bell
Purmal
G. H. Lait
N. W
Propositions to Drill for Oil Put Before City Council
Two proposals to drill for oil on land with petroleum rights were presented to the city council. One comes from Community Oil Wells Limited and the other from Gordon Campbell of Kewin Montana. The Community Oil Wells Limited meeting is set for tomorrow evening, and both proposals were tabled until a definite local company decision is made.
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Community Oil Wells Limited
Gordon Campbell
Kewin
Montana
War Memorial Guard of Honor Parade Tonight
The Guard of Honor of the War Memorial will parade in uniform tonight at Second Street, eight o clock. Veterans urged to attend in respect to fallen comrades and to honor those who served on France fronts and in the navy. Between sixty signified attendance. two more parades remain. Those without full uniform may borrow clothing for the event.
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Guard of Honor of the War Memorial
France
Confesses to Murder at Cloudy Bay Farm
Fort William May 16 It is stated on apparently official authority that Frederick Baldwin hired man on the Robert Molton farm at Cloudy Bay has confessed to the murder of his employer on Tuesday last. Molton's body was found on his farm with three bullet wounds. Baldwin is now in Port Arthur jail on a nominal charge of vagrancy.
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Fort William
Frederick Baldwin
Robert Molton
Cloudy Bay
Molton
Baldwin
Port Arthur
Boys Playing With Matches Start Minor Washington Fire
Fire at 310A Washington Avenue caused slight damage after T Alladyce of Braemar Street extinguished it. Reported yesterday afternoon at 3 50. The blaze was believed to be caused by boys playing with matches on the estate of the late S E McClellan.
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Washington Avenue
S. E. McClellan
T. Alladyce
Braemar Street
British papers debate Canadian cattle embargo
London reports continue to scrutinize the embargo on Canadian cattle with discussions planned between Mat distributera and Austen Chamberlain. The Daily Mail notes parliament divisions and suggests the embargo may fall, while Lloyd George's stance appears uncertain and clashes with Churchill over removal. A Selby Center meeting shown divergent views.
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Mat Distributera
Austen Chamberlain
Daily Mail
Lloyd George
Mail
Winston Churchill
North Wales
Selby Center
Yorkshire
Canada
Tipperary Creamery Burned in Ireland Fire
The Galteemore Creamery in Tipperary was burned. It was among plants taken over from Cleeves Bros. last Saturday by workers who hoisted the red flag.
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Belfast
Galteemore Creamery
Cleeves Bros
Flood danger in Manitoba extends into late June
Winnipeg May 16 Dykes along the Assiniboia river protected lands south of Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie from flood. Chief engineer D N McLean of Manitoba Drainage Commission warns peak flood not passed as Assiniboia floods rise at Kamaack. Heavy rains in June will lengthen danger and hinder seeding and dyke maintenance.
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McLean
Atoba
Unborn Child Custody Sought in Divorce Suit
In Spokane a divorce action by Gladys E K Niles alleges she will give birth in August and seeks custody of the unborn child plus $60 a month. She describes Paul Niles as able-bodied but cruel and neglectful and claims he threatened and provoked her amid accusations of wild behavior. Vermillion is building a $120,000 town hall.
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Spokane
Gladys EK. Niles
Paul Niles
Dishman
Calgary Gas City Acquires Big Block In Redcliff Field
The Calgary Gas Company has acquired a large block of natural gas rights in the Redcliff field near Medicine Hat. The purchase secures 20 to 23 million cubic feet per day once the line to the field is connected, with plans to drill five additional wells to reach 25 million. An extension from Bow Island will bring the gas to Calgary and southern Alberta towns.
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Calgary Gas Ci’y
Redcliff Field
Calgary Gas Company
Redcliff
Calgary Herald
Canadian Western Natural Gas, Light, Heat and Power Company
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Alberta
Ross
Canadian Western Natural Gas, Light, Heat & Power Company
Stoner, Lockwood & Wheeler
Laidlaw & Blatchard
Bow Island
Rotarians Hear Rev. A Gordon on Unrest in India
Rev. A Gordon B A spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon on the unrest in India caused by Gandhi. Gordon, who served seven and a half years as a Baptist missionary in India, drew on his on the ground experience to discuss the situation.
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Rotary Club
India
Indian Empire
Gandhi
Mr. Gordon
Baptist Church
Austrian Kronen Drops to 10 800 per Dollar
Vienna reports the kronen fell to 10 800 to the dollar a record low as manufacturers and merchants buy freely. The drop is blamed on government action to pay observers triple salaries and allowances, costing many billions and risking higher living costs. Weather notes follow for Western Canada with forecasts of fair, warm conditions.
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Vienna
New Greek Cabinet Formed Under Stratos
Athens reports a new Greek cabinet formed to replace the Geomaris administration which resigned last Friday. The ministers will be sworn in this afternoon.
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Athens
Nicholas Stratos
M. Geomaris
Smuggling Whiskey Plane Crashes Near Croton
A two seater Curtis plane laden with white Scotch and Irish whiskey crashed while attempting to land on a farm near Croton on the Hudson in Westchester County. The wreck exposed an alleged scheme to evade Prohibition by smuggling liquor from Canada. The crew escaped, while a Montreal newspaper was found in the cockpit.
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New York
Croton
Hudson
West Chester County
Canada
Montreal
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Open to All Members
The Chamber of Commerce announces next Thursday’s meeting at the Hotel Cecil is open to any member. Luncheon at 12 15. Members wishing to attend should call the Secretary by 6 o’clock Wednesday afternoon May 17.
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Cecil
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