Indemnity Bill for Home Secretary Read in Commons
London May 17 The Indemnity bill to shield Home Secretary W C Bridgeman and others involved in the Irish deportations was read a first time in the Commons. The measure bars civil or criminal actions regarding the deportations. Also, Ar th O Brien won habeas corpus and was released before being re detained on seditious conspiracy charges.
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W. C. Bridgeman
Home Secretary
Art O'Brien
Gaelic League
Dublin
House of Commons
Court of Appeal
Arthur O’brien
Ireland
O'Brien
Scotland Yard
Bow Street
Self-Determination League
England
Irish Free State
Thornton optimistic about CN Railways future
Sir Henry Thornton president of the Canadian National Railways told the Canadian Press in New York that he is more optimistic than ever about the railways future. He said political influence has not hampered him since taking the presidency and he expects the large annual deficits of government operated lines to become a surplus eventually.
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New Yorks
Canadian National Railways
Sir Henry Thornton
New York
Montreal
Airplane to Carry Voters to Ontario Polls
Toronto reports a historic plan for June 2 Ontario elections using an airplane to transport electors. Moose Factory will host the first poll by air as officials and Premier Drury consider chartering a pilot to reach the northern riding where roads are impassable and waterways slow to ice melt.
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Toronto
Ontario
Moose Factory
Drury
Stock Looking Good in South Country
Dr. J C Hargrave returned from a trip along the southern border of the province reporting that stock is looking good and there is a good calf crop. He noted grain crops were well up and promising with acreage about equal to other years.
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J.C. Hargrave
Samples from King Tutankhamen wood sought by forest service
Washington May 6 samples of wood from King Tutankhamen's tourb have been asked for by the forest service for use by its storent pro duct laboratory at Madison Wis to determine the effect of extreme age on physical and mechanical properties and on the glue mil joints of fitted pieces
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Washington
Forest Service
Storent Product Laboratory
Madison, Wis
Jail makes girl change her mind in House of David case
In St Joseph Michigan on May 16 Judge Harry Dingeman sent 17 year old Gay Crow to jail after she refused to answer questions in a probe of alleged immorality at the House of David colony. She later testified and was returned to Shiloh in care of Mrs Core Mooney. The judge planned to send a physician to examine Ethidolpha Smith who was ill. Four brides from a group marriage were summoned to appear tomorrow for questioning about the cult’s tenets since their marriage.
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Mich
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Michigan
Onemin Grand
House of David Colony
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Shiloh
Core Mooney
Dingeman
Thelma Picnic Brings Sports, Dance to Medicine Hat
The Thelma picnic returns on Wednesday June 20 featuring broncy busting steer riding roping and horse races followed by an evening dance. The event attracts a large attendance from Medicine Hat and surrounding areas.
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Thelma
Medicine Hat
Stewart calls for slower tariff reforms in debate
Ottawa May 17 Charles Stewart minister of the Interior urged slower tariff reductions arguing protection has kept many Canadian industries afloat while cost of living demands changes. He noted agriculture and business face hard times and opposed drastic shifts despite Progressive pressure.
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Charles Stewart
Stewart Turtles
J. WH. Harris
East York
United States
D. FF. Kellner
Edmonton
T. S. Church
Toronto North
Stewart
Progressives
Canada
Forke
Hon. Meighen
Weather forecast for Alberta shows strong northerly winds
The forecast calls for northerly winds with showers and coal for today and Friday across Alberta.
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Alberta
Large still seized near Winnipeg by provincial police
May 17 report states officers seized the largest still ever found in Wanil toba near Stony Mountain, a few miles north of Winnipeg. The three storey building near the penitentiary housed equipment valued at 45,000 and capable of producing 800 gallons of pure spirits daily, with potential returns over 81,500. The setup had not yet been operated but was ready for an initial test.
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Winnipeg
Waniltoba
Stony Mountain
Breeding Cattle Policy Question Raised in Commons
In London UK a government statement said the Kapostation of Canadian breeding cattle will be left unresolved until the Imperial Economic Conference in October. Sir Robert Sanders, minister of agriculture, announced the plan at question time in the House of Commons amid ministerial cheers.
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Imperial Economic Conference
Sir Robert Sanders
London
Anndiiut
Aboyunes
House of Commons
Robert Sanders
Miss Emily Firth Burns While Cleaning Yard
West Lethbridge on May 17 reports Miss Emily Firth was badly burned when a wind shift ignited her clothing during yard cleanup. She is currently in Galt hospital receiving treatment.
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West Lethbridge
Emily Firth
Galt Hospital
Rumors of Greece Turkey War Upheaval
London reports sensational rumors of possible Greece and Turkey hostilities tied to the Lausanne reparations dispute. Dispatches say a conference at British HQ considered eventualities, with Athens warned to leave Lausanne if indemnity payments are approved. Col. Plasiris says Greece aims for pacific action and will not rush payments.
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Turkey
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Constantinople
Heuter
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Lausanne
Athens
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Plasriris
Valuable vein tapped in Willow Creek mine discovery
The Kelly Mines Company reports a high grade vein in its Willow Creek district property Alaska. A crosscut tunnel 900 feet long at 600 feet depth from the outcrop tops the vein. This development effort is described as the most comprehensive in Willow Creek and promising to place the camp on Alaska's mining map.
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Kelly Mines Company
Willow Creek
Alaska
J. B. Swan
Keris
Obituary of Lieut.-Col Andrew Parker Haggard
London may 17 Lieut.-Col Andrew Cheries Parker Haggard brother of author Sir Rider Haggard and a noted author died yesterday aged 64 years two years younger than Sir Rider Try the Newa Want Ad Column
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London
Andrew Cheries Parker Haggard
Sir Rider Haggard
Sir Rider
Labrador Still In Grip Of Winter Cartwright Covered With Snow
Labrador is buried under extreme winter. a 60 mile ice barrier blocks access to Cartwright where snow covers the shoreline and chimneys show. Aerial Survey reports new gold claims buried under snow and prospects unlikely to reach Labrador before mid June. A man imprisoned in his house was rescued when snowmobilers tapped the chimney to attract attention.
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Motor Bandits Rob Bank in Mather Manitoba
Winnipeg reports motor bandits isolated Mather Manitoba by cutting telephone wires and robbed the bank early this morning. They escaped with about 3,000 pounds cash after binding a sleeping clerk. two men were seen, others believed to stand guard. Royal Canadian Mounted Police and provincial police search Cartwright and area.
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Mather
Man
Torsone
Telles
Strawberry Crop Prospects Reported Across Ontario and British Columbia
A survey by the department of agriculture indicates an above average strawberry crop in major districts of Ontario and British Columbia. The report notes expanded acreage this year across the region with stronger prospects for heavy strawberry products.
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Ottawa
Department of Agriculture
Colombia
Ontario
Sinclaire Arrests Stir Harbor Strike Leaders
Upton Sinclair the author and socialist, along with three companions, was arrested in the Los Angeles harbor district during a marine transport workers strike led by the Industrial Workers of the World. Police reported no charges at arrest. Chief Louis Oaks planned criminal syndicalism and unlawful assembly charges. Prince Hopkins, Indan Sinclair, Bayles Kimbrough, Hugh Hardyman, and Mrs. Kite Crane Gartz were detained. Sinclair sought to speak at Liberty Hall before arrests. Hopkins is noted as a Santa Barbara resident and WWI draft resister.
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Upton Sinclair
Harbor District
Marine Transport Workers
Industrial Workers of the World
Sinclair
Liberty Sfill
Sin Qaiy
Louis Oaks
Melan
Indan
Banies Kimbrough
Prince Hopkins
Hugh Hardyman
Kite Crane Gartz
Peadens
Eaeh
Santa Barbara
America
Russians Discuss War With Britain in Soviet Press
Moscow May 17 hundreds of prominent Russians volunteer for service to the Soviet government in case of conflict. The press continuously explores the theory that war may develop from the dispute with Great Britain.
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Moscow
Great Britain
Captive Released by Banners in Suchow Region
Poa May i V Barube a citizen of Ww Prenea among captives held by Suchow bandits has been released on parole and arrived at Tsio Chiang with demands for removal of the rock. He is expected to return to the Caan' headquarters today in accordance with his departure promise.
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Suchow Bindits
Tsio Chiang
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Vas Caan
Kingston penitentary sentence for arson suspect John Tsou
In Kingston a man identified as John Tsou, aged thirty eight, was sentenced to prison for arson after a preparty fire in Ontario. The case involved allegations of communist literature and a Canadian union context linked to steel and tin work regions.
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Wiles
John Tsou
Pee Og Ee Ghdae
Kingston Penitentiary
Hawk cellarings update from elearine houses
Unclear fragmentary report mentions a week by week price point around 20h and 215 with references to last week and heat. Names and places are obscured, leaving the core details unreadable.
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