Negotiations Opened For Removal Of British Cattle Embargo
In Ottawa debates on agriculture estimates discussed possible removal of the British cattle embargo. Minister W R Motherwell indicated talks with Imperial authorities were underway and noted progress via cable communications. Opponents Meighen Tolmie criticized Canadian reactions to UK actions while Ontario figures urged restraint.
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Innttawa
Tcene
W .R. Motherwell
Motherwell
Canada
United States
Arthur Meighen
Tolmie
Meighen
England
Manning Doherty
Ontario
Doherty
R. H. Halbert
Newspaper Owners Register Bill Heads to Ottawa
A bill by S. W. Jacobs of the Liberal party seeks to require every newspaper proprietor to register ownership with the Secretary of State for Canada. Failure to register would be an indictable offence with penalties up to two years’ imprisonment or a $1,000 fine, or both.
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Ottawa
S. W Jacobs
George Etienne Cartier
Secretary of State For Canada
London statesman hurt in Chester horse fall
Winston Spencer Churchill, Secretary for the Colonies, was severely shaken after falling from his horse at Chester. Hope remains that he will recover within a few days.
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London
Winston Spencer Churchill
Colonies
Chester
Deep Sea Racing Promotion Urged by Nova Scotia MP
William Duff of Lunenburg Nova Scotia urges the Commons to back international deep sea racing between Canadian and foreign fishing vessels to boost shipbuilding and the fishing industry. He hints at seeking a federal grant around five thousand dollars for elimination races.
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Ottawa
William Duff
Lunenburg
N.S
The
Commons
Duff
House
Severe Storm Wrecks Windsor Telegraph Lines
A northwest windstorm ripped the Chick Construction Co roof, hurled it across the road, and damaged about 8000 feet of telephone cable. Power lines between Windsor and Amherstburg were wrecked, with uprooted trees and telegraph poles adding to the damage. Several people sustained minor injuries from flying debris as the temperature plummeted he 30 degrees in 20 minutes between 4 and 4 30 p.m.
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Windsor
Chick Construction Company
Ambherstburg
Miners Withdraw Savings Checks in Hazelton Bank Notes
Local bankers report the first drain of reserve funds by idle anthracite miners since the suspension began nearly three weeks ago. Notices for withdrawal have been received but cash is not being taken out in large amounts.
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Hazelton
Soviet to Create Power and Fuel Regulation Department
Moscow reports a new government bureau to regulate electrical power and fuel industries. It will function similarly to public utility commissions in the United States.
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Moscow
Kremlin
United States
Compulsory Powers Of Wheat Board Not Allowable
Ottawa reports that a Justice Ministry opinion declares the Canadian Wheat Board with compulsory powers unconstitutional under the British North America Act 1867. The memo notes Parliament can create a voluntary board, while compulsory provisions clash with provincial and individual rights.
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Wheat Board
Ottawa
Canadian Wheat Board
Canadian Council of Agriculture
House of Commons
Parliament of
Canada
E. L. Newcombe
W. L. Mackenzie King
PD. D. McKenzie
Sweden Uses Films in School Lessons
Swedish schools adopt educational films across grades and remote districts. American professors note Gevele children in Northern Sweden know Manhattan Island better than some U S students. Prince William, son of King Gustaf, promotes film study on travels through Central America and South Africa.
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Stockholm
Gevele
Sweden
Manhattan Island
United States
Prince William
King Gustaf
Central America
South Africa
Mystery of Missionary Death Solved in Canada
Major G L Jennings reports Fort Norman detachment found Rev Father P Frapsance of the Great Bear Lake Mission died by drowning in the northern lake. Mounted Police say all evidence explored and investigations thorough on Canada’s frontier service.
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Edmonton
Alta
Father P. Frapsance
Great Bear Lake
G. L. Jennings
R.C.M.P
S. C. Clay
Fort Norman
Mounted Police
Canada’s Frontier Service
Second Sum For Cancer Cure Discovery
Montreal observer Lord Atholstan owner of the Montreal Star donates the $100,000 he received for cancer research to the Interior Cancer Research Fund of London where Earl Balfour serves as chairman. A second $100,000 prize for discovering a cancer cure is offered, to be awarded by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in London.
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Montreal
Lord Atholstan
Montreal Star
Interior Cancer Research Fund of
London
Earl Balfour
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
England
Calgary farmer first to have wheat above ground
J. E. Gustus of Calgary, with two farms in Yankee Valley between Airdrie and Irricanna, reports wheat above ground. He had 30 acres in crop before the recent storms and word came that the crops are now showing and growing rapidly. He says the land is in excellent condition with ample moisture to last until June.
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Calgary
J. E. Gustus
Yankee Valley
Airdrie
Irricanna
Hays Cancels Arbuckle Film Contracts Nationwide
Will Hays head of the Motion Picture Producers Association announced cancellation of all contracts for showing films featuring Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle. The action affects nearly 10 000 contracts across the industry.
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New York
Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle
Will H. Hays
Motion Picture Producers Association
Portuguese aviators’ hydro-plane damaged near St Paul Rocks
A hydro airplane attempting a Portugal to Brazil flight landed at St Paul Rocks and was badly damaged. the pilots will not continue to their goal though they hope to salvage the motor. The flight covered about 900 miles at roughly 60 mph with celebrations planned in Pernambuco Bahia and Rio de Janeiro.
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Rio Janeiro
Portugal
Brazil
St. Paul Rocks
Pernambuco
Bahia
Loss of Cattle in Bruce County After Dehorning
Ontario Department of Agriculture correspondents report cattle deaths in Bruce County linked to dehorning after feeding on sweet clover ensilage. Farmers note difficulty stopping bleeding during the procedure and several animals bled to death.
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Toronto
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Bruce County
Montreal Liquor Dealers Push Stop Swearing Campaign
The Licensed Victualers Association of Montreal prints bilingual placards urging taverns and restaurants to cease swearing and blasphemy, planning distribution citywide to curb offensive language.
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Montreal
Victuallers’ Association
Liquor Dealers Organization of
Germany’s Claims Against Russia Reported in London
London financial circles report Germany’s claims against Russia amount to about £72,000,000 including bank deposits railway shares and industrial claims. Russia’s claims under the Versailles treaty are said to be several times larger.
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Germany
Russia
London
British Doctor Sir Alfred Gould Dies at Seventy
The death is announced of Sir Alfred Pierce Gould widely known surgeon in London. He was 70 years old and held a prominent position in medical circles.
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London
Alfred Pierce Gould
Treaty Clash Brings Abrogation Talk At Genoa
Sam Gompers predicts a peaceful settlement soon as coal operators and miners stand firm. He expects a new wage agreement after talks, with no government intervention. Genoa reports say Lloyd George urged scrapping the Russo German pact, while Wirth favors the idea in principle and Rathenau opposes it.
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Wirth
Genoa
Mr. Lloyd George
Dr. Wirth
Rathenau
Ottawa House debates daylight saving motion in Canada
W F Kay of Mississiquoi moved for an expression in favor of prohibiting daylight saving time in any part of Canada. Opposing view considered the resolution's wording and an amendment by Wm Duff of Lunenburg. The House adjourned with the motion and amendment carried over to the end of the session.
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Ottawa
W. F. Kay
Mississiquoi
Canada
Wm. Duff
Lunenburg
Bread prices in Russia surge amid wartime inflation
A traveler from Petrograd reports bread cost sharp rises in Russia. A pound loaf climbed from 85 000 roubles on March 16 to 120 000 roubles by March 20 near Oserki, with Moscow rye bread at 60 000 roubles on March 6 and 23 000 a month earlier.
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Nelsingfors
Finland
Petrograd
Russia
Oserki
Moscow
Brule Mine Maintains Output Amid Coal Strike
Edmonton reports Brule's Blue Diamond mine keeps 462 on payroll with 210 underground and 500 tons daily, aiming for 1500 tons. The plant runs non union open shop. ten new men hired daily. United Mine Workers keep picketing Brule station.
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Edmonton
Alta
Blue Diamond
Brule
Gordon Dickson
United Mineworkers
San Marino Barred From Conference Due to Wartime Ties
The republic of San Marino applied for participation in the economic conference. An accredited plenipotentiary was informed that because San Marino had not resumed relations with the Central Powers, it could not take part in negotiations between nations that signed the peace treaties ending World War I.
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San Marino
Genoa
Soviet Sign Seed Contract Amid Danish Boycott
In Copenhagen the Soviet representative approved a seed contract with Danish seed growers worth 3 million kroner despite a state boycott of Danish goods for Russia. The agreement covers early seed deliveries to Russia, illustrating tensions in wartime trade.
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Copenhagen
Russia
Ottawa Finance Minister Rejects Public Income Tax Notes
Hon W S Fielding argues against making public transactions between government and individuals in income tax matters. He notes some notes once accepted as acknowledgment of debt, not payment, are no longer received. Parliament’s right to information is acknowledged but confidential handling is preferred.
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England
British Arranging Large Brazil Loan Through Barings Rothschilds
The London Times reports nearing completion of a Brazilian government loan arranged by Barings Rothschilds and Schroder. Expected within a fortnight the substantial amount will cover banking credits arranged last year against coffee warrants exceeding £5,090,000 and will be secured on coffee.
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London
London Times
Barings, Rothschilds & Schroder
Explosion at Monastir levelled station in old Siberia
A terrific explosion occurred at Monastir in southern old Siberia when an ammunition dump blew up. The railroad station was destroyed and enormous damage caused otherwise. The number of killed and wounded is still unknown, according to a dispatch from Monastir.
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Belgrade
Monastir
Siberia
Abolish Police Forms Arriving in Austria
Vienna reports plans to abolish the police forms travelers previously required to fill on arrival. The forms demanded intimate personal and business details, and the reform ends the procedure. The change aims to ease entry for visitors and streamline border practices.
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Vienna
Austria
Living Cost Declines in Britain to 82 Percent Above Prewar Level
The cost of living in Great Britain fell another four points in March and on April 1 remained 82 percent above the pre war level.
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London
Great Britain
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W. R. Motherwell
Register Newspaper Owners
Churchill
Pennsylvania
Mr. Newcombe
Old Canada Wheat Board
Alberta
Arbuckle Films
J. M. George
the Times
Deloraine, Manitoba
Sam Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Paris
Lloyd George
Federal House
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