Canadian May Take Charge of Central Bank
Ottawa reports parliament debated the Bank of Canada bill amid speculation over Sir Edward Peacock's potential governorship. Prime Minister Bennett defended appointing a non Canadian trained candidate, rejected a Canadian domiciled requirement, and argued the bank must balance public trust with political influence. He noted bankers doubted a Canadian could run the central bank and promised careful consideration of further governance questions.
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Ottawa
Sir Edward Peacock
F. B. Bennett
Canada
New Central Bank
Sir Edward
London
Bank of Fogland
Bennett
Bankers of
Maxime Raymond Liberal
Beauharnois
Bank of Canada
Japan Keeps Plans Secret Ahead of 1935 Naval Talks
Tokyo maintains secrecy on its naval conference proposals despite assurances of fair treatment by Britain and the United States. Ambassador Tsuneo Matsudaira refused to disclose Tokyo’s current plans to Norman H. Davis after an American pledge of no Anglo American understanding against Japan.
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London
Great Britain
United
Tsuneo Matsudaira
Norman H. Davis
Tokyo
Davis
Matsudaira
Japan
Monster in the Atlantic Scenes Aboard Nova Scotia Schooner
An auxiliary schooner Marjorie E off Nova Scotia reports a sea monster collision on a Sunday night. Fishermen described a massive whale that seemed to lift the vessel from the water and crash back, prompting the crew to speed away and flee the area.
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Yarmeartth N.S
Marjorie E
Nova Scotia
Lone British yachtman completes Atlantic crossing to St Johns
Commander R B Graham of the 24 foot yawl Nild a lone adventurer from Great Britain sailed into St Johns after crossing from Bantry Ireland in 24 days. He described varied weather and a safe, swift voyage though sleep was scarce. The skipper noted the boat behaved well and weather posed the main challenge during the perilous single handed crossing.
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St. John's
Nild
Great Britain
Atlantic
R. B. Graham
R.N
Bantry
Ireland
Graham
Crop Situation Improves Ottawa
A Dominion bureau of statistics crop report notes cereal crops in the prairie provinces adjust to a June weather shift. Drought wind and grasshoppers harmed southern areas, though conditions show improvement with grasshoppers inactive and northern regions making steady progress. Manitoba prospects vary from fair to good with southern weather causing damage.
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Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Manitoba
Better Feeling Toward Canada Reported by Col Hiam
Col T A Hiam former assistant to the president of Canadian National Railways says he found better feeling toward Canada and Canadian products after a scouting trip to the Orient. He arrived in Vancouver aboard the Empress of Japan as part of his evaluations.
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Vancouver
Canada
Col
T. A. Hiam
Canadian National Railways
No Answer From Thomas London Question in Commons
J H Thomas the British secretary for Dominions refused to answer in the House of Commons when asked if the government would press the Canadian government to implement the Ottawa agreement regarding the Canadian tariff board. The exchange occurred amid questions about diplomatic pressure and trade policy.
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London
J. H. Thomas
Dominions
House of Commons
Ottawa
Canadian Tariff Board
Roosevelt Signs Pittman Silver Purchase Bill
The United States government extends its monetary policy with President Roosevelt signing the Pittman silver purchase bill. It directs the treasury to buy silver until it accounts for 25 percent of the nation’s metallic monetary stock.
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Treasury
Canadian printing trade employs 32,584 in 1932 output
Ottawa report from the Dominion Bureau of Statistics shows 32,584 men and women employed in Canadian printing with total output of 101,492,333 dollars in 1932. Daily newspaper output accounted for 36,312,989 dollars of that total.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Second Action Against Rodeo Tex Austin Brought
The Lord's Day Observance Society filed a new suit against Tex Austin promoter of the worlds gentlest rodeo seeking 300 dollars from Austin and 1000 dollars from the National Sporting Club for a Sunday charity performance amid charges of animal cruelty and ongoing London troubles.
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London
Tex Austin
Austin
Rodo
Lord’s Day Observance Society
National Sporting Club
Hepburn to Take Over Reins of Office on July 10
Toronto Mitchell F. Hepburn the youngest Ontario premier elected in a Liberal sweep arrives to form a cabinet. He is 37 and expects to assume power about July 10 after George S. Henry resigns. The Liberal landslide ends 29 years of Conservative rule and prompts talks of revisions to boards and early legislature to address unemployment and relief.
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Hepburn
Toronto
Mitchell F. Hepburn
Ontario
St. Thomas
George S. Henry
Liberal Avalanche
Tory
Ottawa Public Works Program Expands to 40 Million
The House of Commons moved swiftly to preliminarily pass the resolution and grant first reading to a government public works program totaling about 40 million dollars. The plan aims to create jobs and spur business and industrial recovery across the Dominion.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Dominion
House
Liberal landslide in Saskatchewan election returns Gardiner to power
The Liberal party led by James G. Gardiner wins a sweeping victory in Saskatchewan. Five or six Farmer-Labor candidates join as the CCF forms the sole opposition with no government supporters elected. Premier-elect Gardiner says the legislature will convene soon and a possible special session may repeal the School Legislation Act.
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Regina
Liberal Party
James G. Gardiner
Saskatchewan
Farmer-Labor
CCF
Gardiner
Anderson
Hepburn
Bruce
Henry
Ottawa Crime Code Reform Affects Lottery Proceeds
The House of Commons first reading of a bill by Justice Minister Hugh Guthrie would remove an informer’s right to sue for lottery proceeds. Proceeds would be forfeited to the crown, not awarded to informers, with an exception for raffles and church bazaars under $50.
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Ottawa
Hugh Guthrie
House of Commons
Weather May Shield Saskatchewan Crops From Grasshoppers
K M King of the Dominion Entomological Laboratory says unusually warm weather could push grasshoppers into a disease that kills them early, reducing damage after the flying stage. The early maturity this year may bring them into the rainy season, potentially saving crops if warm weather persists.
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Saskatchewan
K. M. King
Dominion Entomological Laboratory
Saskatchwan
Bennett Foresees End Of Gold Coinage In Global System
In the House of Commons Prime Minister R. B. Bennett predicts that gold coinage will disappear as gold redemption resumes worldwide. He says nations will return to gold as the basis of stability but in large bullion form rather than coins.
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Bennett
Ottawa
R. B. Bennett
House of Commons
Sordid Details of Sweatshop Conditions in Quebec
Ottawa reports the parliamentary mass buying committee disclosed squalid wage and hour violations in eight Quebec shoe factories. Auditors found widespread breaches of minimum wage laws with many workers paid below the legal minimum. Notable pay: October 1933 averages of $8.75 for women and $9.39 for 172 men, 126 of whom were married with 401 dependents. 82 men earned under $8 weekly. Multiple plants showed harsh practices including injuries and child labor, with several workers paid far below minimum wage.
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Ottawa
Quebec
Ontario
Sam Factor
Toronto
Hepburn calls for Bruce resignation amid Ontario election
Ontario premier elect Mitchell Hepburn urged Lieutenant Governor Bruce to resign claiming a Liberal landslide mandate. He pledged a special session to address unemployment and warned removal of high paid Queen's Park officials. Dominion officials declined comment citing constitutional appointment rules.
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Col. Bruce
Col Bruce
R. B. Bennett
Queen's Park
Ottawa
Mitchell Hepburn
Ontario
H. A. Bruce
Senate Panel Approves Bank Bill With Two Exceptions
Ottawa senate banking and commerce committee advanced the bill after House approval of 87 sections on June 11. Sections 53 and 75, covering bank statements and bank powers, were deferred for further study.
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Ottawa
Senate Banking and Commerce Committee
House of Commons
British Tariffs Spark Rift at Wool Conference
Delegates from Germany and Italy attacked British Empire tariff preferences at an international wool conference in Rome. They threatened to curtail imports from wool producing nations that refused German industrial exports while favoring other countries.
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Rome
Canadian cheese praised by UK importers
J S Singleton Dominion dairy commissioner said after returning from London and Liverpool that Canadian cheese quality in the United Kingdom satisfied importers with no suggestions for improvements.
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Ottawa
United Kingdom
J. S. Singleton
Dominion Dairy
London
Liverpool
Silver Export Surges in May as Gold Value Rises
The Dominion bureau of statistics reports May silver bullion exports more than doubled from the previous year for the same month, and gold bullion exports show a substantial uptick in value.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
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