Saskatchewan Resources Pact Completed
Ottawa reports the Saskatchewan natural resources return pact signed with copies mailed between Ottawa and Regina. Key officials from Saskatchewan and federal ministers inked the agreement. The date for payment basis awaits Supreme Court decision. province argues legal claim dating to 1870, not 1905.
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Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Regins
Mackenzie King
Albert
Supreme Court of Canada
Confederation
Germany doubles wheat duty and shifts to new schedules
Dietrich negotiates with government parties on agricultural duties as wheat duty may rise to 120 marks per ton, up from 96, with authority to increase further during crises. Barley duty rises to 100 marks a ton amid large wheat stocks in Canada and the United States.
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Bertin
Mumser Dietrich
Canada
United States
Murdock Named New Senator for Ottawa Hon
Former Minister of Labor James Murdock has been appointed to the Senate. Premier W. L. Mackenzie King announced the appointment in the House of Commons. King indicated other vacancies would be filled in due course.
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Ottawa
James Murdock
Labor
King
Senate
W. L. Mackenzie King
House of Commons
R. B. Bennett
Ontario hydro schemes drive Canada’s power output rise
In 1928 Canada had 18 hydro electric systems spanning coast to coast with annual outputs around 100 million kilowatt hours or more. The Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario produced over four billion kilowatt hours. These 18 systems accounted for 2 percent of Canada’s total power generation.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Hydro-Electric Power Commission of
Ontario
Automobile Plunges Into Ravine Near Andacello
A car drove into a deep ravine near Andacello, Coquimbo, Chile, turning over at least 22 times before stopping at the bottom. None of the occupants were seriously injured, though an elderly woman was hurt and the vehicle was demolished.
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Coquimbo
Chile
Andacello
Kipling Poet Arrives to City as Wife Seeks Hospital Aid
The wife of Rudyard Kipling was taken to hospital for distress on the poet and novelist's arrival from theWabamas. Her condition was not regarded as serious.
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Bamilton
Sermona
Rudyard Kipling
Ottawa Representatives Attend League of Nations Society Meeting
Representatives from Ottawa and Canadian groups attended the eighth annual League of Nations Society meeting in Canada. The executive report noted progress in expanding activities and membership. Dr H M Tory presided, Miss Agnes MacThail spoke on the league, and Sir George E Poster led a discussion stressing education on league ideals and continued vigorous work.
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Ottawa
Canada
League of Nations Society
H. M. Tory
Agnes MacThail
George E . Poster
Naval Deadlock in Franco Italian Talks Appears Breakable
London reports a breakthrough as Ramsay MacDonald and Aristide Briand discussed ways to end the five power naval parity deadlock. Briand indicated progress and said practical figures and expert observations shaped the talks at the Hotel Carlton.
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London
England
Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
Aristide Briand
France
Carlton
M. Briand
Miss MacDonald
Briand
MacDonald
M. Brieland
M. Tardieu
Paris
Forign
Senate
Berlin Communists Charged Over Church Attacks in Night
Reports from Moscow say the anti religious campaign will spread to North America. In Berlin a Protestant church door was smashed by an illuminated Bible text while a Roman Catholic church was daubed with red paint and deriding inscriptions appeared.
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Berlin
Moscow
North America
Liquor Confiscated Aboard British Steamer Dorothy and Audrey
A British screw steamer Dorothy and Audrey was seized near Norfolk Virginia and towed to Charleston with 800 cases of liquor found by a coast guard crew. The report cites the seizure made during convoy operations off the coast. Australia to Survey Tobacco Culture Feasibility
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Norfolk
Dorothy
Audrey
Charleston
S.C
Coast Guard
Canferra
Aus
Australan
Airmen Reach Churchill After Months Marsupial North Trek
Airmen J. D. Vance and Plasdale of Northern Aerial Mineral Explorations were marooned in the far north for months. They traversed 500 miles from Baker Lake to Churchill with guides and dog teams, aided by Indian guides from Chesterfield Inlet. Vance, a Toronto resident, and Blasdale, a 21 year old Winnipeg youth, are in good health and plan a 100 mile walk to Mile 327 for train service.
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Vance
Blasdale
Churchill
Jan
J. D. Vance
Northern Aerial Mineral Explorations Limited
Plasdale
Baker Lake
Chesterfield Inlet
Bob” Hicks
Northern Aerial Exploration Company
Bay Port
Tra
Mile 327
Pas
Col. C. D. H. MacAlpine
Dominion Favorers, Limited
Canada
Arctic
Hudson Bay
Toronto
Winnipeg
English Riflemen to Visit Canada For Dominion Matches
A team of fifty English riflemen is due to travel to Ottawa this August to contest the Dominion Rifle Association matches at Connaught ranges. Comprised of Bisley competitors who will fund their own trip, the squad follows word of previous OT C cadet participation and is announced at the DCRA annual meeting in Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Connaught Ranges
Bisley
DRA
Officers’ Training Corps
O T.C
D.cr.a
Ten Years At College Minneapolis Doctorate Conferred
Thomas Rigor of the Philippine Islands completed ten years at the University of Minnesota earning a bachelor of arts a master of science and a doctorate conferred March 20 He returns home to devote his life to improving his country.
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Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Thomas Rigor
Philippine Islands
Rigor
India’s Agitators Spur Grievances Over Degrees Refusal
New Delhi reports Britain's Medical Council will not recognize Indian university medical degrees. The move follows long criticism of Indian training and a government backed plan to appoint a medical commissioner for uniform standards, which the Legislative Assembly rejected.
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British Medical Council
New Delhi
India
Britain
Great Britain
Government of
Legislative Assembly
Medical Council
Detroit Council Faces Nurse Shortage After 105 Canadian Trained Nurses
Detroit common council heard that 105 Canadian trained nurses cannot be replaced in two city hospitals. Dr. Carl E Buck of the board of health said replacements are impossible despite nationwide ads. The council faces discharge under a policy adopted earlier.
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United States
Detroit
Will Re-Open In April The Past Man
Iron service suspended during winter months will resume to Churchill about April 8. Passengers will be permitted to travel to the Bay port this year without permits.
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Churchill Aout
Bay Port
Reindeer Meat Import From Alaska Eases
Canada permits reindeer meat imports without inspection under a new order in council. Previously all meat had to meet general inspection rules, but Alaska herd inaccessibility made this impractical. Limited supplies will enter via cold storage terminals in New Westminster, British Columbia.
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Ottawa
Canada
Department of ‘Agriculture
Alaska
New Westminster
B.C
Ottawa outlines provincial role in immigration control
Dominion Government plans to shift responsibility to provinces for determining how many and what kind of immigrants they can absorb. Hon. Charles Stewart said transportation agreements expire May 31 and will not be renewed. Provinces must accept migrants and funding. federal aid may continue for officials at ports of entry.
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Ottawa
We Dominion
House of Commons
Charles Stewart
Stewart
J. E. Donnelly
Willow Bunch
D. F. Kellner
Uf.a
Athabasca
Lemieux
Dominion
Canada
British Isles
Europe
Dutch protest delays Confidenza grain shipment in Amsterdam
The Italian steamer Confidenza carrying Russian wheat was docked at Amsterdam after Dutch protest over imports from Russia. Netherland agricultural board members said the grain had been seized from Russian farmers by the Soviet government.
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London
England
Confidenza
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Netherland Agricultural Board
Imposition of Duty on Foreign Eggs Debated in Canada
Ottawa discusses tariff options as Canadian Poultry Pool seeks a 9 cent a dozen duty on non conforming foreign eggs. Canadian extras are high quality, while U S imports from Chicago flood Toronto and Montreal at cut prices. Debate centers on effect on Canadian production and storage costs with another hearing expected.
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Ottawa
United States
Advisory Board On
Canadian Poultry Pool, Limited
Canada
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Chicago
Toronto
Montreal
British Columbia
Death of Lord Balfour Ends Victorian Statesmanship
In Woking England Lord Balfour former British prime minister died peacefully at 82 in his brother's house. He requested his longtime servant James Coltman to be bid farewell and died as a recognized statesman known for sharp memory and long public life. His funeral will be in Scotland at Whittinghame. Premier MacDonald mourned the loss calling it the end of a useful life. He was last Earl of Balfour and was created Viscount Traprain after the 1921 Washington conference. Gerald Balfour to succeed him.
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Woking
Surrey
England
Lord Balfour
Great Britain
James Coltman
James
Want Smarter Uniforms London Army Kilts Urged
A member of the House of Commons urged smarter uniforms for the army after last year’s recruitment decline. Another permanentarian suggested the entire army wear kilts to attract young attention.
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London
Engana
House of Commons
House
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