Final act in the Greek revolt unfolds across exile and courts
Athens records a dramatic end to the Greek uprising as Venizelos seeks refuge on Rhodes after fleeing Cassos and Crete. The Averoff arrives at Salamis to seal control of rebel ships while loyal forces press patrols in Macedonia and courts martial begin.
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Athens
Eleutherios Venizelos
Rhodes
Julius Caeciar
Averoff
Venizelos
Carsos
Salamis
Macedonia
Grist
Crete
Cassos
Italy
Stylianos Gonatas
Senate
Panagotopoulosos
Flengas
Seventh Revolutionary Division
Greece
Zito
Constantine
Bulgaria
Kamanos
Heavy Fines For Speeding In London Rules
London authorities announce strict speed enforcement in built up areas with plainclothes patrols and signaling gong. First offence penalties capped at 20 pounds, second offence up to 50 pounds.
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London
Calgary Rancher Feeds Steers In Irrigation District
George Ross of southern Alberta completed the sale of 500 finished steers to a Chicago packing company for about $25,000. The cattle were brought from the range and finished in feeding lots in the Vauxhall district.
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Calgary
George Ross
Alberta
Vauxhall
Ross
Chicago
Veuxhall
Government awards drill contract for trousers in relief camps
The House of Commons approves a 100000 yard drill contract to Dominion Textiles Limited of Montreal. The government says the material will be used to make trousers for men employed in relief camps with a cost of 22790 dollars before sales tax.
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Ottawa
Dominion Textiles, Limited
Montreal
House of Commons
Committee to Probe Veteran Unemployment in Canada
A government committee will study unemployment among ex service men and suggest solutions to minister D M Sutherland. The panel includes Hon Justice J D Hyndman Col C B Price and W B Woods and will review current employment facilities and care for unemployed veterans. Dominion Legion officials welcomed the inquiry as a positive response to their representations.
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Ottawa
D. M. Sutherland
Canadian Legion
J. D. Hyndman
C. B. Price
Montreal
W. B. Woods
Toronto
Canada Legion
said _B
Gadier
Alex. Ross
C.M.G
Dominion
All For Peace London Peace Paper Defense Plans
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, tired from illness, returns to duty to approve another denial of rumors he will resign. He defends the white paper accompanying higher 1935 defense estimates, calling it a peace document. His health remains fragile despite efforts to resume work.
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London
Ramsay MacDonald
MacDonald
Trains Collision Injures Eleven in Snowstorm at Caradoc
In Caradoc Ontario a Canadian Pacific passenger train and a freight train collided in a heavy snowstorm. Engineer Malcolm D. McTaggart of London Ontario, in charge of the westbound train, leaped from the cab to avoid the crash, sustaining back injuries. Ten others suffered shock and minor injuries but continued to their destinations on a following train.
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Caradoc
Ont
Canadian Pacific Railway
Malcolm D. McTaggart
London
Retiring From Railway Board Ottawa
A. D. Cartwright secretary of the board of railway commissioners retires at month end after 31 years of service. Son of the late Sir Richard Cartwright he was secretary of the original board headed by the late Hon. A. G. Blair and has held office continuously since then.
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Ottawa
A. D. Cartwright
Board of Railway Commissioners
Cartwright
Richard Cartwright
Trade and Commerce
Laurier
A. G. Blair
Trade Mission To Far East From Vancouver Sail Date Set
More than 100 Canadian businessmen will sail from Vancouver on October 5 for a trade mission to China Japan and Manchoukuo. The trip is sponsored by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce with cooperation from the Canadian Manufacturers Association. About 500 bookings have been made.
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Montreal
Vancouver
China
Japan
Manchoukuo
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
W. McL. Clarke
Ottawa vows strict enforcement of reform labor laws
Hon. Wesley Gordon pledges no laxity in enforcing penalties under unemployment insurance day of rest and eight hour day measures. He spoke to a delegation of the Confederation of Catholic Laborers of Canada, saying firms breaking laws would face penalties and possible charter loss after repeated offences. He noted issues mainly concern provincial laws but vowed vigorous application of reform statutes before parliament.
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Ottawa
Wesley Gordon
Confederation of Catholic Laborers of Canada
Great War Financing Ottawa August 1914 to Demobilization
Finance Minister E N Rhodes told H E Spencer in the House of Commons that Canada borrowed 1 447 138 558 for war purposes from August 1914 until demobilization. All borrowing occurred in Canada. He said 1 339 526 528 of bonds were issued free of taxation.
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Ottawa
E. N. Rhodes
H. E. Spencer
U.F.A
Battle River
House of Commons
Canada
Vancouver seeks two year suspension of bond interest
Mayor G G McGeer told the private bills committee Vancouver should be allowed to suspend more than three percent interest on its bonds for two years. He argued an $800 000 grant from the province could cover the excess and avoid default while restoring credit within two years. R H Pooley proposed the province pay the excess for one year to smooth future borrowings.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Vancouver
G. G McGeer
Thomas Bradshaw
Toronto
R. H. Pooley
Esquimalt
Mr. McGeer
Edmonton Unemployed Seek Jubilee Gift From Council
A petition to Edmonton city council requests a special 50 cent gift for every relief recipient to help celebrate the king's jubilee. Relief recipients already received a $1 Christmas cash gift. No decision has been made on the proposal.
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Edmonton
Demand For Cars Surges in Windsor Ontario
Automotive companies in Windsor report January and February demand up to 77 percent higher for employment and 100 percent for production. In some cases orders are so strong that builders cannot stockpile. Peak production not expected for another month.
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Windsor
Ont
Tariff Board to Probe Motor Car Costs in Canada
Finance Minister Rhodes authorizes Tariff Board Chairman George H. Sedgewick to investigate automotive industry costs in Canada. The inquiry will examine customs and excise duties, parts production, domestic consumption, distribution costs, and price formation for motor vehicles sold at retail, in the public interest.
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Ottawa
E. N Rhodes
George H. Sedgewick
The
Tariff Board
Canada
Rhodes
United States
Alberta tax inquiry board to study production tax
Premier R G Reid said the Alberta tax inquiry board will study a production tax for the province. An interim report will be submitted to the house soon while the final report, delayed by matters referred to the board, is expected to take time. He noted other western provinces' taxes will be examined carefully. He defended provincial taxation against Liberal charges and cited a drop in revenue from the supplementary revenue tax since 1921.
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Edmonton
Alberta Tax Inquiry Board
R. G. Reid
Tax Inquiry Board
Beiseker Man Wins Damages From Regal Oil
A Calgary jury awards Fred A Campbell of Beiseker 24585 damages against Regal Oil and Refining Company of Calgary after an explosion at the Beiseker plant. Campbell sought 40339 damages, alleging negligence by the company.
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Calgary
Fred A. Campbell
Beiseker
Regal Oil and Refining Company
Campbell
Eldorado Radium Silver Express Lands in North Winnipeg
One of Canada’s largest aeroplanes arrived in North Winnipeg on March 12 piloted by W. L. Brintnell of Mackenzie Air Service. The Bellanca air cruiser, able to carry 214 tons of freight, departed for Edmonton for northern service.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Eldorado
Simon and Eden to visit Berlin for talks with Hitler
Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon and Lord Privy Seal Eden will depart for Berlin on March 24 for European security talks with Adolf Hitler and return to London on March 27.
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London
Sir John Simon
Eden
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Porcelain Archives Unearthed in Jerusalem Find
Archaeologists reveal porcelain archives dated 2500 to 2900 years old in Jerusalem. The artifacts are linked to Judah’s leading prince and cited as important corroboration of biblical narratives from the pre-Solomon era.
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Jerusalem
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