Alberta transfer of natural resources amid school lands row
Edmonton May 25. The government majority passed the resources transfer bill with an amendment striking the school lands clause under section 17 of the Alberta Act. Liberal opposition argued the move risks a federal stalemate. Premier Brownlee urged amicable negotiations with Ottawa to preserve provincial rights while avoiding sectarian issues.
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Edmonton
4. C. Bowen
Brownlee
Dominion
Alberta
Lham
Chambhes
J. C G. Bowen
Bergen
Lowen
House
Ottawa
Commons
Canna
Reduction in Capitalization of the CNR
Ottawa reports a possible announcement by Hon. Charles Dunning on reducing the Canadian National Railways capitalization. The issue has been debated in Parliament for weeks with strong support from some factions. Debenture holders in the Grand Trunk system may be affected, but no settlement appears certain.
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Ottawa
Canadian National Railways
Charles Dunning
Newfoundland Cabinet Turmoil Grows With New Resignations
Premier W. S. Monroe reports Lewis Little of Bomivisca and Phillip Moore resignations after a wave of cabinet exits. Earlier, F. C. Bradley and C. J. Russell were dismissed amid accusations of treachery in letters demanding resignations.
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St. John
NTL
W. S. Monroe
Lewis Little
Bomivisca
Phillip Moore
Ooferts Haid
Thei
Monroe
F.C. Bradley
C. i. Russell
Volcano erupts in Hokkaido killing villagers and wrecking towns
A Nichi Nichi despatch reports fifty bodies recovered near the Tokachi volcano on Yezo Island as landslides and floods from the eruption devastate 200 buildings and 1,800 acres of farmland. about 200 injured, one village wiped out, relief workers dispatched.
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Tokio
Nichi Nichi
Hokkaido
Asahaizawa
Youne Ameomu’s Association
Yezo Island
Tokachi Mountains
Tokachi
Tokkaido
Tovet
Greek swindler known as Gard Denyer held for extradition
Philadelphian reports Robert Whitman aka Gard Denyer and many aliases deceived women nationwide, swindling jewelry over 1 million dollars. Held without bail for extradition to New York after allegedly defrauding Mrs. Ose Burken of 125000 in 192h and Mrs. Mianeis Camp of 50? in jewels. Detained in a barber shop while hopping with a companion.
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Philadelphian
Robert Whitman
Gard Denyerhbreek
New York
Ose Burken
Mianeis Camp
Emi
SBC
Wiltman
Eustody
Jealous youth shoots girl in street crime
Alfred Boissonneau, 22, arrested at his mother's home in Montreal after firing six shots at Bernadette Tessier. Two bullets hit Tessier, one in the elbow and another in the cheek. the first lodged in her arm, the second shattered the bridge of her nose. She said Boissonneau was her former suitor and became enraged when she went for a car ride with another man.
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Montreal
Alfred Boissonneau
Boisonneauut
Bernadette Tessier
Boisenneault
Labor picks Pattison for Edson seat in convention vote
Edmonton May 25 At a Labour convention in Eolson Chris Pattison of Buscar was chosen to contest Edson constituency at the next election. Pattison won on the fourth ballot after four candidates stood.
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Edmonton
Eolson
Chris. Pattison
Buscar
Edson
Labor
Pattison
Abd al Krim expects new peace terms agents claim
Fon Morcero reports May 6 rumors spread that Rif tribesmen seek peace with Prince Spunshend forces amid factional dissension. Observers foresee early French zone changes with a shift from military to political influence though remote regions may resist.
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Abd-El-Krim
Fon
Morcero
Ri- Krim
Wen
Avibes
Erene
Using Merchant Marine on Great Lakes for Canadian coal
In Ottawa May 25 a Commons coal committee discussed using idle Canadian Government Merchant Marine ships to transport coal. Harry Aird of Montreal coal imports explained ships could carry fuel across the Great Lakes but would load about half cargo on transcanal routes due to shallow water. He cited idle vessels of 2500 to 6000 ton capacity as single deck bulk freighters.
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Ottawa
Commons
Harry Aird
Montreal
Ieares
Weean
Aird
Great Lakes
Election date to be settled on Wednesday
Edmonton dispatch reports the date of the election to be announced on Wednesday with two possible dates under consideration. Premier Brownlee travels south Tuesday night to begin campaign outreach, with stops planned in Cardston and Taber districts over the coming days.
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Brownlee
Cardston
Tabor
Edmonton
Dukeno
Vise
Taber Ridines
Farw Farm Sold to Mennonites for 115000
The Krag farm located south of Grassy Like, four sections in size, has been sold to a colony of Mennonites for a sum reported as 115000 dollars.
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Krag
Grassy Like
Pingle Questions Govt on Relief for Southeastern Alberta
Edmonton May 25 Premier Brownlee said amendments to the Alberta Debt Adjustment Act are prepared but not yet submitted to the Legislature. They aim to consolidate debts in the southeastern province, but will not pass until Dominion authorities and federal provincial governments agree on seed and relief advances. Brownlee told Charles S. Pingle Medicine Hat that the debt relief plan hinges on action by the Debt Adjustment Commissioner and Ottawa discussions.
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Edmonton
Ture
Brownlee
Charles S. Pingle
Medicine Hat
BEL
Ottawa
Chas
Stewart
Psterior
May Futures Lead Advance in Wheat Market
May futures rose in Winnipeg trade as export business absorbed offerings in the wheat market. July and October futures closed higher but not in urgent demand, with light trading in coarse grains and a modest uptick in rye demand. flax showed little urgency amid a thinning market.
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Winnipeg
Hecht
Ing
Rya
No Union Jack in Flag as Proposed for South Africa
Capetown May 25 The bill for a new South African flag will be withdrawn this session and reintroduced next year Minister of the Interior Dr D I Malan announced The design excludes the Union Jack featuring a vertical red stripe with green yellow and blue horizontal bands Strong opposition from Labour who are allied with the Nationalists and hints of a party split over the flag issue arise.
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Capetown
South Africa
Reuters
House of Assembly
D. I. Malan
Interior
Hertzog
Labor Party
Hertzoz
Labor
MISS BOOTH BETTER
Miss Evangeline Booth National Commander of the Salvation Army shown improved after acute symptoms at her home near White Plains New York doctors report she is no longer in immediate danger despite earlier illness
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New York
Evangeline Booth
Salvathon Army
White Plains
Pro We. C, Vlden
Gauthier Confesses to Smuggling Ring in Canada Rock Island Case
Ottawa reports J. G. Gauthier of the R and G company admitted smuggling and destroying Customs Inquiry documents. He detailed bringing cotton and other goods across the border via a barn on Walsh’s land and a Rock Island motor route. Partner H. G. Doneal confirmed awareness of the scheme.
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Ottawa
Can. Press
J. G. Gauthier
R. and G. Company
Rock Island
Quebec
Customs Inquiry Committee
Gauthier
Canada
H. G Doneal
Walsh
United States
Dominion Custtoms
Joyce Waveley Testifies In Carroll Perjury Case
Joyce Waveley testified in New York on May 25 that she sat in a champagne bathtub in Earl Carroll's theatre and was intoxicated from liquor served there. She said an associate offered $250 to deny champagne at the party before the Grand Jury.
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New York
Joyce Waveley
Earl Carroll
Carroll
Roth Wele Strikes Water at 3920 Feet in No T Well
Another vein of water was struck at the Roth No. T well last night at 3920 feet. Reaming continues as drilling proceeds in a wet hole.
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Roth No. T
Grain Inspections Report Week End Totals
Winnipes, May 24. Wheat inspections over the weekend and holiday totalled 1,254 cars, including 6928 of contract grade, vs 157 a year ago. Coarse grains totalled 510 cars, compared with 63 the prior year.
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Winnipes
United Church Supports Local Option and Peace
The Alberta Conference of the United Church urged local option as a liquor control method and opposed militarism. It endorsed discipline and physical training in schools while condemning militaristic aims. The conference called for trial by judges instead of juries and set next year’s meeting in Canmary with time undecided.
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Edmonton
League of Nations
Alberta
Cannary
Refreshing Showers Hit Southern Alberta Rail Lines
Rain fell across Southern Alberta with .18 inch in the city yesterday morning. The Canadian Pacific Railway reports refreshing showers over the weekend from Medicine Hat to Swift Current, Brooks to Bassano and Empress areas. Rain lasted one to two hours in most places, four hours between Medicine Hat and Brooks, and five hours near Swift Current extending to the Empress subdivision.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Swift Current
Brooks
Bassano
Empress
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Ernest Linnenkamp
America
Phoebe Pace
Menicine Hat Grocery
BG Farw
C. S. Pingle
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Roth Wele
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