Brilliant Scenes At Royal Wedding In Westminster Abbey
The Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowen-Lyon wed in Westminster Abbey before a royal and foreign dignitary gathering. The Arch- bishop of Canterbury presided as the bride and groom exchanged rings and vows, with Queen Alexandra and the Prince of Wales among the notable onlookers.
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Westminster Abbey
London
Duke of York
Elizabe Bowen-Lyon
Britain
Paritiamuni Square
Miestera
Canterbury
Alexandra
Mary
Prince of Wales
Wales
Strathmore
Royal Air Force
Lady Elizabeth
Wesley
York
Devoton
Edward the Confessor
Farm Labor Shortage Hits Western Provinces
Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta report a farm labor shortage as few men leave British Columbia for spring work. Manitoba and Saskatchewan need 2000 workers, each province with 1000 unfilled applications. Regina Moose Jaw and Saskatoon districts can place 500 at once, with wages from 40 to 55 dollars monthly plus harvest bonuses.
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Winnipeg
British Columbia
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Regina
Moost Jaw
Saskatoon
G. E. Tomsett
Employment Service of Canada
L. PF. Howard
Moose Jaw
Tomsett
Kerry cliff siege yields three executions by Free State
Trailée in County Kerry reports the execution of Richard Hathway James McEnry and John Greaney by Free State authorities. Hathway a deserter from a British regiment was captured during the siege of a cave where irregulars held out on the Kerry cliffs.
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Trailée
County Kerry
Richard Hathway
James McEnry
John Greaney
Free State
Hathway
Kerry
Immigration Tightening Urged Amid Oriental Question in Canada
Ottawa reports Dr Tolmie of Victoria warns Canada must adopt total exclusion with strict regulations to curb Oriental immigration. He criticizes eastern procrastination and BC’s lenient legislation, urging laws similar to the United States to preserve a white Canada.
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Ottawa
Canada
Lima
British Columbia
Hon’ Be
Tolle
Victoria
Meighen
Tolmle
Commons
Tolmie
United States
Alberta Liquor Referendum Set for November 5
Edmonton reports Premier Greegend and cabinet will hold a vote on November 5 to decide liquor legislation for the province. The referendum follows a legislative move last week and reflects a preference for a longer campaign after harvest and threshing season.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Ors
Prospective Loan for Persia Reported by U S Syndicate
A United States syndicate is said to consider a loan to the Persian Government that would replace the Anglo-Persian agreement Britain failed to ratify two years ago. The Telegraph correspondent notes that this possible loan may have spurred the Turkish Nationalist Government to seek an advance from the Chester syndicate, amid reported tensions within the group. The Angora government is described as being in a poor financial position.
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London
United States
Great Britain
Perala
Daily Telegraph
Chester Syndicate
Angora
Alberta coal praised by Ottawa fuel engineer
George R. Pratt, Fuel Engineer for Alberta, oversees demonstrations showing Alberta coal as an excellent fuel for Ontario. He notes favorable test reports but cites delays by railway companies in setting freight rates as the main obstacle to summer shipments.
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Ottawa
George R. Pratt
Alberta
Ontario
Banting Research Professorship set for Toronto University
A bill in the Legislature would create the Bantrop and Best Medical Research Act naming Dr. F G Banting as research professor at Toronto University. It provides an annual $10,000 to the university governors for a Banting and Best fund to aid diabetes patients.
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Toronto
F. G. Banting
Toronto University
Bantrop and Best
University of Toronto
Banting
Best
GovernmentFavours Thorough Inquiry Into Hudson Bay Route
Ottawa Liberal caucus backs a full feasibility study of completing the Hudson Bay Railway. Si Henry Thornton would likely direct the inquiry addressing cost, terminals at Port Nelson, navigation in the straits, insurer rates, and whether eastern sentiment opposes the project until feasibility is proven. Western supporters expect the probe.
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Ottawa
Hudson Bay
Si Henry Thornton
Port Nelson
Sealing Vessels Face Ice Barrier to Reach Newfoundland
Sealing vessels returning from the annual hunt are being used to force the ice barrier off the south coast of Newfoundland to carry food to starving shore settlements. For months the icebound coast has blocked relief efforts by Newfoundland authorities. Conditions worsen as provisions run low and ships with supplies are repeatedly turned back.
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St. John
Nfld
Newfoundland
Tcebound
Earthquake Reported From Gonzales Observatory
An earthquake of moderate intensity was recorded at Gonzales observatory with a well defined trace on all instruments. The tremor lasted about one hour and was estimated to be about one thousand miles from Victoria.
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Victoria
Gonzales Observatory
United Farmers in Ontario Face Split After Talks
The Ontario Farmers' movement reports no-trade pact progress as Bremer Drury and J. J. Morrison meet with CPO executives. A press note says the party may go to the country as a solid group after the April 11 Farmers' Sun demands. Manning Doherty acted as mediator.
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Ontario Tiberals
Bremer Drury
United Farmers of Ontarie
Sun
Aad
U.F.C
United Farmers and Agitated
Milton
U.F.O
Manning Doherty
Britain Remits Largest Emigrant Share on March
Ottawa reports immigration rose 22 percent in March from the prior year with 6 748 arrivals led by 3 570 British and 1 661 from the United States For the year ending March total immigration reached 72 887 down 19 percent from the previous 12 months London notes the Irish Free State plans to arm citizens to deter robberies Windsor public schools end the home work system after Trustee C H Smith called it cruel and obsolete
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Ottawa
United States
Windsor
Windsor Public Schools
Board of Education
C. H. Smith
Simla Girl Reaches Peshawar With British Official
Simla Molly Wils aged twelve years, rescued from Afghan tribesmen, arrived in Peshawar escorted by Sir John Mathey Chief Commissioner of the Northwest Frontier Provinces.
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Simla
Molly Wils
Peshawar
Sir John Matfey
Northwest Frontier Provinces
Germany Keys Reparations Offer Hinted for Ruhr Settlement
The press widely discusses Germany’s potential reparations offer tied to Ruhr settlement. Berlin is viewed as inching toward a formal pronouncement, with debate over whether figures will be offered. The Times denies a specific figure, while Allied leaders stress any settlement must be directed to Paris.
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London
Germany
Ruhr
Berlin
Lord Curgon
Times
Paris
RCA to Fire 66 Aliens If They Do Not Naturalize
Radio Corporation of America plans to require 66 alien employees to obtain U.S. citizenship or resign. President J G Harbord announced the order, noting non naturalized workers must leave. Most affected staff are Canadians, with many officers born in Britain or Canada.
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New York
Radio Corporation of America
United States
J. G. Harbord
Naturaliuut
Lberty
Radio Corporation
American Maroon Company
U.S
Ottawa plans three member Royal Commission on grain trade
Ottawa signals a three member Royal Commission to probe grain grading weighing handling and transportation in country and terminal elevators. The inquiry aims to cover disposition of screenings and related issues, with a Saskatchewan or Toronto based chairman expected. The commission will be independent of new trades and its mandate will lapse after the inquiry.
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Ottawa
Selegon
Lkely
Saskatchewan
Toronto
Manning Doherty
Doherty
Ulli
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X Reform
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Incky
Leonard Grimmer
Cifford White
Gordon Salter
Joann
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Sloan
Seatte
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Newcombe
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