Utilities Commission Hinders City Gas Wells Plan Debate
A council meeting failed to approve a $100000 bond for a city gas well drilling program. The Utilities Commission demanded rate increases for manufacturers and a depreciation fund before any loan could be considered. The matter, including tenders and Haliburton cementing plans, was referred to the Gas committee for further study and a conference with manufacturers.
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Cousins
Sissons
W. L. McKinnon & Co
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al. Simpson
Japanese Navy Crisis Deepens After London Talks
Amid tension over the London Conference, a high naval official formed a group echoing bitter opposition to the pact. Commander Eiki Kusavari allegedly stabbed himself aboard a Kobe train and died of brain injuries after being taken to a hospital.
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Otora Takarabee
London
Ind
Eiki Kusavari
Naval
Kobe
Palestine General Strike Over Immigration Ban
The Jewish National Council calls a Palestine wide strike from Thursday noon to evening protesting British limits on immigration. Protests occur in Tel Aviv Haifa Jerusalem and the Emek Valley with NK Labor meetings in various locales. Government action announced by the High Commissioner effective May 15.
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Jewish National Council
Palestine
Tel Aviv
Haifa
Jeruin
Emek Valley
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Sir John Simpson
Espore Tanin
Perren Baker Nominated by Cypress UFA
Whitla May 20. Hon. Perren Baker was renominated by the Cypress constituency UFA convention at Whitla this afternoon. The gathering drew over 150 delegates and visitors in attendance.
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Whitla
Perren Baker
Cypress
U. F.A
Camp Borden Flier Personal Crisis Reports
Flying Officer E D Dawson a native of England ended his life in his quarters at Camp Borden yesterday by shooting himself. The reasons for his actions are unknown and he is not believed to have had any relatives in Canada. Forecast Alberta partly cloudy not cool tonight and Wednesday.
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Camp Borden
E. D. Dawson
England
Dawson
Canada
Fatalities Hit Egyptian Villages Fire Destruction
The Cairo dispatch reports 26 people killed and 226 dwellings burned in two villages, Timsahia and Benisale, Manfutut district. Initial blaze at Timsahia destroyed 2% of dwellings and killed 20, with three seriously burned, then fire spread to Assait province and Ber Tasleh, killing six more. Cause not reported.
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Egypt
Timsahia
Benisale
Manfutut
Assait
Atj
Bertsaleh
Fined For Riding Bike On Sidewalk
A young man was fined the costs for riding a bicycle on a sidewalk at the police court. Chief Taylor warned that repeat offenses will be prosecuted. In a separate case H Saklofski was fined 15 dollars and costs for driving a car at an unreasonable speed. Broadview death report notes Edgar Burt a 9 year old struck by an automobile behind a schoolhouse died en route to hospital.
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H. Saklofski
Auto Broadview
Sask
Edgar Burt
Holiday Store Hours Announced by Retail Merchants
The Retail Merchants Association announces extended hours with Wednesday all day openings and Friday night hours until 9 p.m. The notice highlights altered shopping times for the holiday period.
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Retail Merchants Association
Graf Zeppelin Starts Transatlantic Flight From Seville
Seville Spain May 20 The Graf Zeppelin lifted off at 98.30 flight time for a trans Atlantic crossing to Pernambuco and Rio Janeiro Brazil after a delay of one hour and fifteen minutes due to heat.
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Spain
Pernambuco
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Tariff Changes Tie Seasonal Duties to Fruit Growers Pact
Ottawa reports amendments to tariff resolutions affecting fruits and vegetables. Finance Minister C A Dunning said specific duties will apply only in seasons with foreign competition, after talks with growers. He noted the ad valorem and fixed duties remain, and tea duty cuts were also approved in budget measures.
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C. A. Dunning
House of Commons
Dunning
Atlantic
Pacific
H. H. Stevens
Vancouver
Centre
H. Cahan
T. E. Kaiser
Canada
Doings in Parliament May 20 in Ottawa
In the Commons today further consideration will be given to budget resolutions. In the Senate the bill to prohibit clearance of liquor cargoes destined for the United States will reach its third reading. Yesterday in the Commons budget resolutions were considered and progress made. The Senate approved the bill on national parks.
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Ottawa
Commons
Senate
United States
Bomb Explosion Injures Nine In Indian Bazaar
Report from Bazaa r Multan Punjab says a bomb wounded nine police and bystanders during a seizure of goods for the local water tax. Eight Indian constables were among the injured as crowds dispersed after the blast. Posts note arrests and ongoing police actions.
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Multan
Punjab
Prime Minister's Statement on Provinces Sparks Reply
Ottawa reports the Prime Minister reaffirmed the federal government’s aim to avoid disputes with all provinces and to treat financial matters fairly. He rebutted Ontario Premier Ferguson’s charge that Ottawa would oppose unemployment relief and emphasized no intention to mislead Parliament.
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G. Howard F
Ontario
London
Ferguson
Parlis
House of Coms Roons
Minbavi
Canada
G. Howard Ferguson
House of Commons
Meris
Déaa
Grese
Gary
Foll Ows
Speaker
Fedral
Teco Store Enlarged Premises Anniversary Observed
The Eaton store in Medicine Hat marks a three year growth journey from its first door opening as a groceteria to a full Teco store. Two years later departments expanded to clothing and footwear, and a hardware takeover by T Eaton Company completed the enlarged premises.
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T. Eaton Company
James Rae & Company
Teco
Birth
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