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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1934
Page
3
In the House of Commons seven protesters were escorted out after disturbing debate on an Anglo Russian trade deal. Four more joined the disturbance and were removed amid struggle while hundreds sang the Internationale in the outer lobby. A brief Buckingham Palace screening followed before marchers dispersed.
Lieutenant Governor Walter H. Covert opened Nova Scotia’s 40th legislature with a speech predicting a brighter industrial future. He noted renewed activity across industries despite the province posting its largest deficit, over one million dollars above estimates, and promised economy and construction to reduce unemployment.
Expenses for bringing Tim Buck from Kingston penitentiary to Toronto to testify as a defence witness in Rev. A. E. Smith sedition trial were posted by E. J. McMurray K C defence counsel from Winnipeg in the assize court here.
The Northern Federation of Civic Organizations adopted a resolution urging California to enact legislation forbidding manufacture and sale of cars that exceed the 45 mile per hour legal limit. Joseph Hagan, president of the group, announced the move.
Manitoba treasury gained 844 481 dollars over eight months from May 1 to December 31 under a two per cent wage tax. Hon. D L McLeod, municipal commissioner, reported to the legislature.
In Dublin the Dáil erupts as John A. Costello former attorney general pounds the desk and proclaims the Blueshirts under General Eoin O Duffy will triumph over the government amid political strife in the Irish Free State.
Thomas B Kisling a 44 year old farmer from Bruno was ordered to stand trial for the murder of Oscar Schwab his German trapper partner after a preliminary hearing. He was remanded until March 27.
President Roosevelt approves three government divisions program to begin retiring unproductive agricultural lands. First steps moved forward under a multitiered plan to remove land from production and stabilize farm conditions nationwide.
Work has started on Moscow’s underground railway project in Russia, signaling the early phase of a major transit expansion. City officials say the initiative aims to improve urban mobility and reduce congestion, with construction slated to proceed over several years.
John Clayton of Regina, a University of Saskatchewan master's student, announces an inexpensive test for bitter compounds in sweet clover. The method, developed with the federal forage crops lab and supervised by Dr. Ralph Larmour, could help farmers breed fodder varieties. Clayton, a 1932 chemistry graduate and nephew of M J Coldwell, was aided by P M Stevenson of the government lab.
Gaston Doumergue emergency premier of France overrode opposition in the chamber of deputies gaining dictatorial tariff regulating powers. A special bill authorizes him to change tariffs by decree until December 15 with parliamentary ratification possible within four months.
Lucien Lamoureux, French commerce minister, will lead a London delegation to negotiate ending the Franco British trade war. Britain seeks a trace treaty to replace France’s denounced agreements, with a flexible bargaining tariff as France’s new policy feature.
In Montreal Miss Idola Saint Jean, president of the Canadian Alliance for Women's Vote in Quebec, has become a member of Equal Rights International headquartered in Geneva. The organization includes prominent women worldwide with Mrs. Helen Archdale as chairman.
The United States will begin construction of the U S end of a proposed highway to connect Waterton Lakes park and Glacier National park in Montana. The Calgary branch of the Alberta Motor Association announced the project in cooperation with the Canadian government.
South African gold miners were disappointed by an official denial of a report that the government would grant a bonus of 2.5 million dollars from excess profits tied to the new gold premium. The denial clarified that no such payout would be made.
Three of Soviet Russia's top Arctic pilots were flying to the United States to assist in a rescue of 101 persons stranded on ice floes in the Bering Sea if needed.
Washington leaders reach a plan to extend presidential tariff authority up to a set percentage in international negotiations. The president would bargain directly with other countries, offering tariff reductions in exchange for concessions, while avoiding tariff commission channels and avoiding free-list changes.
Hon. George Hoadley tells legislature prairie provinces will petition the Dominion government to lower freight charges on oats barley and rye shipped to eastern Canada and British Columbia. They also seek subsidies for coarse grain production on summer fallow land this spring to curb wheat output under the London treaty.
Tokyo and Moscow exchange diplomatic protests over alleged air intrusions. Japan demands guarantees flights over Korea and Manchuria stop, while Russia counters that Japanese planes were sighted over its territory. A formal protest was lodged with the Japanese ambassador.
Britain launches a nine power parley bid to break the Franco German arms deadlock as Captain Anthony Eden arrives in Paris to lead talks at Geneva or elsewhere.
Henry Pu Yi, last of the Qing line, was enthroned as Emperor Kang Teh of the Japanese aided Manchuria empire. Ceremonies began at 8 am in Hsinking with Pu Yi in silk robes while his wife Yueh Hua did not attend due to ill health. 101 guns proclaimed the new regime.
Riots rattle the East River complex with 1200 inmates involved in six disturbances over eight days. Commissioner Aus tin H. McCormick warns idleness fuels violence as guards face 24 hour riot duty amid incipient mutiny.
In the High Prairie Grouard Failda district, low grain prices and unthreshed fields push farmers to winter squirrel hunting. A local fur buyer reports $111,000 worth of fur purchased so far this season, with skins serving as a near exchange medium in the area.
Premier Gaston Doumergue weighs a proposed agreement recognizing Germanys demands for more arms and granting France the right to keep its existing strong army. The report notes the plan is still being considered.
Albert Davis, 59, walked 16 miles in 45 below zero weather to reach hospital after his cabin burned in Sudbury Ontario. He refused a wheelchair saying he arrived on his own feet and praised his Belgian police dog Nipper for waking him before the blaze spread.
Prince George arrives in the Orange Free State after a 3000 mile Cape province tour. Farmers and townsfolk greet the royal train with eager, festive welcomes at Bloemfontein, the Dutch speaking province capital.
Police raid on a Buenos Aires bank uncovers the entire board of directors and two executives amid a massive swindle. Over 4,000,000 pesos seized with 96 pesos in strong boxes and a 50,000 peso note. Authorities call it the most extensive fraud since currency controls began.
Ottawa reports that Prof. H M Cassidy and Prof F R Scott urged state intervention to rescue Canada’s men’s clothing trade. They described 72 hour weeks, wages as low as 3 to 4 dollars, dirty sweatshops, and weak enforcement of Ontario and Quebec laws. They proposed an industry agency under Dominion authority to curb unfair practices and stabilize the trade.
Paris Premier Doumergue's foreign affairs director resists a four power treaty allowing German re arms and seeks guarantees on any new level. England and Italy reportedly near an accord to curb armaments and let Germany re arm after Eden visits Berlin and Rome. Doumergue to send a note to London in days. Eden to meet Norman Davis on U S stance amid reports four powers drop talks for months.
Ottawa announces Walter E Gilbert of Fort McMurray Alberta as recipient of the Trans-Canada trophy for 1933 in recognition of 16 years of war and peace time flying. Gilbert, 34, a Canadian Airways northland pilot, served in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, joined the RCAF in 1921, and later became a commercial pilot with 3 200 total flying hours.
Senator Charles Murphy argued the senate saved Canada at least 103,650,000 by amending and rejecting bills. He quoted Sir Richard Cartwright on the senate’s value in preventing actions. Senator A D McRae noted Canadians misperceive the senate’s responsibility to government.
Captain Edward Page Gaston of the Royal Geographical Society proposed moving one of the 19 condemned London churches built after the 1666 fire to San Francisco. He spoke at a Commonwealth Club sectional luncheon outlining the re erection on a city hill.
Reports claim the French Wheat Act passed last July failed and crop prospects for 1934 could trigger a price collapse. Accusations arise that farmers used fraud to claim the minimum price guaranteed by the act.
Senator H C Hocken of Toronto spoke against the sweepstakes legalization during second reading of the bill. Strong opposition was voiced as the senate debated the measure before adjournment by Senator James Murdock.
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