King and Queen Dine With Labor Leaders in Historic Dinner
In a historic first, the King and Queen dined with Labour figures at Viscount and Lady Astor’s home. Guests included James Henry Thomas, John Robert Chynes, Philip Snowden, and others, with Premier Bonar Law and notable peers also in attendance. The event aimed to foster social ties between the Crown and Labour leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Party
Bonar Law
Marquis
Spencer Clay
Margaret Wintringham
Portage in Prairie Verdict in Poison Murder Trial
Marian Campbell aged 70 was found guilty by jury of attempting to murder her husband James Campbell by poisoning his food. Justice Adamson sentenced her to four years in Stony Mountain Penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
Prairie
James Campbell
Marian Campbell
Tice Adamson
Stony Mountain
Grant for Fairs Approved by Aberdeen Angus Association
A grant of 1400 was approved by the Canadian Aberdeen Angus Association directors in session. Funds will be distributed pro rata to provinces, with placement tasks assigned to provincial directors. Executive Committee members named include Joon Lowe Elora W K Loon Deveron Jas Turner Carroll F J Collyer Welwyn and F W Crawford Brandon. The annual meeting will be held next year in Saskatoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trrandon
Canada
Aberdeen Angus
Joon Lowe
Elora
Ont
W. K. Loon
Deveron
Sask
Jas. Turner
Carroll
Man
F. J. Colly
U S Commissioner Lost In Storm In Alaska
U S Commissioner W QO Marx of Teller froze to death February 27 on an unstaked trail between Teller and Shismarf in a blinding snowstorm. A companion Reed reached Teller safely and organized a search party. The body was found 25 miles from Teller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Alaska
W. QO. Marx
United States
Teller
Shismarf
Reed
Marx
May Ratify Naval Treaty London Figures Show Cuts
London reports that estimates for 1925 24 show a reduction of over £8 million as the Washington naval treaty ratification is assumed by signatories. Gross estimates total £61,101,165 versus £69,476,657 last year. net figure stands at about £58,000,000, down from £64,SSB, TO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moscow seeks credit aid to revive Russian industry
Colonel William N. Haskell, Director of the American Relief Administration, has informed United States Secretary of Commerce Hoover that Russia needs money on credit to rehabilitate its industries rather than more famine relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Cerdit
William N. Haskell
American Relief Administration
United States
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Still Hope That Turk Peace Agreement Will Be Possible
Constantinople reports calm reception in England and Turkey over Lausanne rejection. Angora plans a reply with counter proposals within the national pact's limits. Greece repatriation dispute prompts protest to allied commissioners as the Nationalist Government gains support in the Ankara assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Turkey
Lausanne
England
Greece
lLondon
Reuters
Angora
Wie
Ismer Pasha
British Emigration Surge Sends More Brits to U S Than to All Dominions
British emigration to the United States surges past all British dominions combined with Glasgow leading departures at over 50 per week. The current Britain quota is 77 543 with 28 000 seats remaining as January departures rise from 546 to 1 973 by late February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Dominions
United States
Glasgow
Great Britain
X Ray Seen as Potential Treatment for Whooping Cough
Henry I Gowiteh and Dr Ralph B Leonard report in the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal that X ray treatment produced definite improvement in most of 26 active pertussis cases. Subjects ranged from three months to four years old with disease stages from one to ten weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Henry I. Gowiteh
Ralph B Leonard
Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
New Anaesthetic Discovered in Chicago
Dr. A Luckhardt and J P Carter claim a new anaesthetic gas superior to nitrous oxide uses ethylene properties. They say it avoids heart action effects, lowers pneumonia risk, and allows rapid recovery with oxygen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. Luckhardt
University of Chicago
J. P. Carter
Fenian Raid Veteran James Sturgeon Dies in Vancouver
James Sturgeon a veteran of Crimea Fenian raids and Red River Rebellion died in Vancouver British Columbia. Enlisted 1853 in the British Army served with the 47th Regiment as a dugter in the Crimea though only thirteen at the time. In Canada he served with the 44th and 1st Ontario Rifles and fought in the Fenian raids and the Red River Rebellion. He joined the Canadian Mounted Rifles in South Africa earning three medals in that campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
James Sturgeon
47Th
Crimea
Canada
44Th
Ontario Rifles
Red River
Canadian Mounted Bites
South Africa
Railway Accident Toll in February Report
Ottawa records show sixteen people killed and 255 injured across 226 railway accidents reported to the Railway Commission in February. Breakdown includes one passenger killed and six injured, ten employees killed and one injured, plus three other persons killed and eighteen injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Railway Con
Sapphire Find in BC Draws Tourists and Experts
Vancouver resident Mary W. Tickles reports discovering a bed of diamonds near Campbell River between Campbellton and Courtenay. She claims 45 stones found in six months, described as emerald white and near Brazilian in appearance, with some sold at 250 dollars per carat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Tickles
Campbell River
Portland
Thirltes
Sahil
Turks Reject Lausanne Treaty While Open to Talks
Ankara states the Turkish National Assembly finds the Lausanne treaty unacceptable as it opposes the National Pact. The government may resume negotiations under three conditions: a Mosul settlement within a limited period, all financial and administrative issues resolved to full independence, and immediate evacuation of occupied territories after peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantiaple
Angora
Turkish National Assembly
Mosul
Alberta Liquor Export Prohibition Announcement
The export of intoxicating liquors from Alberta is forbidden after the fifteenth of the month. A proclamation issued by the Governor-General implements a late session Act restricting export except by licensed distillers and brewers. The prohibition applies to provinces where import is restricted and mandates export controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Alberta
Farmers debt conference calls for Alberta relief plan
The Alberta farmers debt conference urged a permanent representative committee for business farming and financial interests to tackle common problems and push for legislation. They demanded repeal of the Southern Alberta Drought Relief Act and a new law protecting both debtors and creditors without blanket moratorium protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Permant
Alberta
Government to Assist in Solving Marketing Problems
The committee on marketing agricultural products will consider whether to pursue a royal commission or an inquiry. Justice Department advice favors a commission, with federal provincial cooperation likely. From cattle space to shipping, the piece notes brokers and brokers’ role and possible use of Merchant Marine ships to relieve bottlenecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itew
Department of Justice
Justice Department
Wheat Board
Elevator Fire Destroys Taber Ogilvie Milling Elevator
Fire at Taber destroyed the Ogilive Milling Company's elevator and its contents. The damage is estimated in the thousands of dollars due to wiring defects discovered by investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Ogilive Milling Company
Taber
Joss
Brandon Breeders Elect New Manitoba Percheron Leader
Wilmot Reid of Brandon was elected president of the Manitoba Percheron Breeders at a March meeting, debuting his tenure with the club. The gathering focused on breed improvements and upcoming fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Wilmot Reid
Manitoba
Objective Assured For Grain Shipments At Vancouver Port
Vancouver as a grain port is assured of reaching the 15,000,000 bushel objective for the 1922-23 crop year. Statistics from the Vancouver Merchants' Exchange show 11,073,942 bushels shipped so far, with room for 2,199,857 more. Grain men expect total shipments near 20,000,000 bushels for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Vancouver Merchants’ Exchange
Bold Post Office Robbery At Edmon ton
A bold robbery occurred at the post office in Edmon ton Alberta when the inner door was forced open and a parcel containing about 5000 dollars in transit from Edmonton to a Royal Bank branch was left on a ledge for signature. The safe cash in tiles and stamps remained untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmeonton
Wetaskiwin
Alberta
Edmonton
Royal Bawrk
Camross
German Government Floats New Internal Loan
The law authorizes a 50 million dollar treasury bill issue, publicly announced as the first internal loan offered only in foreign currencies. President Ebert signs the measure without mentioning the mark, authorizing purchases in ten plus currencies and leaving rate and conditions to the Finance Ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hierlin
Treasury
Ebert
Ministry of Finance
British Columbia Exhibit Planned for London Empire Show
Hon William Stoan BC Minister of Mines announces a fine exhibit of the province's mineral wealth to be displayed at the British Empire Exhibition in London next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
London
England
William Stoan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parlament
Viscount
Lady Astor
Shies
James Henrys Thomas
The
National Union of Railways
John Robert Chynes
National Union of General Workers
House
Philip Snowden
Balfour
Salisbury
Grey
Falloden
Thomas
Canadian High Commission
Len P. ¢. Larkin
Aberere Angus Body
U. S
Rozen
Wards
Mother Seigel
Crown
the Canada Starch CO. Limited
R. Hodson
the Review
Okotoks, Alta
U.S
Camberteanad
Courtnay
Alberta Liquor Export
Percheron Club
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Toren
Garcia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!