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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1921
Page
7
A journal recounts a river escape from a postmaster desertion, fort visits, and stock moves. Goodfellow aids salvaging company property amid rebel danger, French half breeds aid inventory, and a daring river crossing and courier ride to Prince Albert.
In Toronto the bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Act received a second reading. Minister of Public Works accepted J A Calder's suggestion to require garage inspections to ensure no stolen cars are kept. Calder noted many stolen cars are broken up for parts, and Hon Mr Biggs expressed willingness to help stamp out theft.
In parliament, Foreign Minister Van Kame besk said J B Kan was instructed to enforce regulations restricting Hohenzollerns. He stated the former Kaiser and his son are foreigners and must accept limits on their liberty due to their positions.
Denard Ottwa raises to the Senate a motion to disassociate the Department of Soldiers Civil Re-establishment from condemnation of the administration. Senator Power speaks in favor of the department. Senator Crosby condemns Liberal calls for an election and questions the basis for the Liberals demand.
At the final session of the Ontario Retail Clothiers' Section convention in Toronto the chief topic was advertising. Harris Vineberg of Montreal urged newspaper advertising as essential to building a substantial business. A resolution urged taxing at the source of supply to fund war debts, with the tax passed to retailers. Other resolutions favored Made in Canada goods, opposed temporary manufacturer sales, and urged prosecution for false advertising.
The president of Bulman Bros. Ltd lithographers and printers in Winnipeg is a former Ex-President of the Canadian Manufacturers Association and is deeply engaged in educational matters.
Vancouver delegates at the annual United Farmers of British Columbia convention decide not to take direct political action. They urge organized economic effort and call on the Provincial Government to appoint a commission to study the Oriental question ahead of the Imperial conference for possible federal protection of British Columbia.
Winnipeg Premier T C Norris told the legislature he lacked authority from the Lieutenant Governor to precipitate an election and defended his call for an appeal to the people if a deadlock occurs. Hon Bernier accused Norris of trying to frighten MPs with threats of an election.
Andre Lefevre urged Paris lawmakers to shift 100 million francs from the navy to the army declaring France has the world’s best army but weaker navies. He warned the next war will be decided by land and air with navies negligible. The Chamber rejected the amendment with roughly 15 deputies supporting it.
At a National Liberal Club dinner Viscount Grey warned that war between Britain and the United States would lack pleasure if the Irish question stayed unsettled. He cited the Anglo American peace treaty requiring a year’s deliberation before war and urged adherence to the pact.
Senate and House confreres reached a 35 cent tariff on wheat under the Fordney Emergency Bill. The accord involves exchange rate differences affecting the final duty. Three Irish soldiers were found dead near Woodford Galway, each shot in the head with a note reading Spica court martialed and found guilty.
Sgt. El Chambers reportedly set a world altitude record for a parachute jump at Fort Sill during an aerial circus. He jumped from an airship piloted by Lieut. Wagner at about 22 000 feet, surpassing the previous 20 900 feet. Chambers landed six miles from the take off.
The Evening Star reports Mrs. Terence MacSwiney widow of Cork's Lord Mayor is engaged to Art O'Brien vice president of the Irish Self-Determination League and head of its London branch. O'Brien provided near hourly condition bulletins on the Lord Mayor during his incarceration.
In Bismarck North Dakota reports show the Farmers State Bank of Braddock suspending operations as reserves run low and liquidity concerns spread. Officials say several banks face periods of closure while they assess solvency and protect depositors.
In Windsor Ontario Rev J O L Spracklin pastor of Sandwich Methodist Church was found not guilty of unlawfully slaying Beverley Trumbie after a 55 minute jury deliberation ending two days of trial. The Ottawa report also covers Canadian political debate with T A Crerar of the Progressive party praising Meighen's premiership and criticizing tariff policy and governance.
Telegrams from Helsingfors cite Berlingske Tidende quoting authorities about widespread uprisings in Eastern Russia. Large Soviet forces are reported sent to quell the unrest caused by Moscow’s failure to supply food and fuel to residents.
Manitoba Legislature will not apply this session for a charter linked to forming a wheat pool association. George Langley, Saskatchewan municipal affairs minister, says the undertaking is vast and requires mature consideration. He notes debate over farmer status within the association, especially for those without financial interest but with a say in directing the body.
The London Times reports that Georgian forces repulsed a Bolshevik attack on Tiflis and captured 2,000 prisoners. London says the capital is out of danger and Georgian positions are favorable.
Formal transfer to the Dominion Government of all Imperial property in Halifax and elsewhere in Canada has been completed, announced by local military officers.
London reports daylight saving begins at midnight April 2 and ends at midnight October 2. The change shifts clocks forward one hour to extend evening daylight.
Ottawa senator Turriff announced himself a supporter of the National Progressive party and left the government side for the cross benches over tariff policy. He cited provincial support for Progressive fiscal policy and criticized cooperation with U S manufacturers. The debate touched on farmers co operatives and alleged grain organizations with calls for an investigation.
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