Boivin outlines plan to halt wresagiiog customs breachs
Hon GH Boivin minister of customs described a tentative plan to curb smuggling in the House of Commons. He cited an appropriation of 2 and said 40 of 67 officers would be dismissed, with a preventive force of about 260 men moved to provinces including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, and others. Patrols would cover border points and key junctions, with increased boat patrols on the Atlantic and Pacific.
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Wresagiiog
House of Commons
GH Boivin
Mivieres
Customs
Boivin
Scotia
New Brunewick
Prince Eaward Oland
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Canada
Atlantic
Pacife
Cnast
Col Coolidge dies. father of a United States president
Col John Coolidge, father of Calvin Coolidge the nation’s sixth president, dies in his first year of service. The Plymouth man, a justice of the peace, reportedly administered the oath by lamp light in August 1928, shaping a legacy tied to his son’s rise to the presidency.
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United Sates
John
Vermont
Calvin
John Calvin Coothe
al Grominenes
Plymouth
Coolidge
Cabinet ministers not required to seek reelection
A proposed motion by A. E. Liberal Prince, backed by Mr Maclean, seeks to prevent cabinet ministers from needing reelection when taking cabinet posts. It argues the change would not endanger parliamentary stability, citing a similar British practice and urging careful consideration in Canada.
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Maclean
Partiams
Canada
Red Lake and Northwestern Railway Charter Sought
A proposal to form the Red Lake and Northwestern Railway Company seeks a charter for a line from Quibell to a CN line near The Pas Manitoba. The incorporation is being drafted and will be presented to session authorities. Victoria P. Caverhill, BC chief forester, departs for Rome to represent British Columbia at the first world forestry congress from April 29 to May 5.
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Red Lake District
Sesson
Quibell
Man Meroued
Hudson Bay
Canadian National Railways
Pas
Man
Red
Victoria
Caverhill
Europe
British Columbia
Rome
Premier at Fin sas kOe aR ident of Ui Culon Bank of fa
Obituary notice reports the death at his home of a premier figure linked to Ui Culon Bank of fa. The deceased, aged 62, had suffered poor health for some time and was near a threatened attack of paramenia. He was a well known Canadian figure.
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Sas kOe
Ui Culon Bank
Ta Wa
Atlan Winnipee
Allan
Sa Yance
Ada
Lin
Alberta Legislature Notes Liberal Shakeup and Spray Lakes Debate
Last week the Alberta assembly saw Liberal leaders reshuffled with J C Bowen taking a seat as opposition leader. The government won a key vote on provincial ownership or private development of the Spray Lakes power site, while education figures show improved school attendance and funding rising since 1920. Debates covered the Insurance Act and Municipal Districts Act, with contention over councillor and voter property qualifications and indigent care policies. Premier Brownlee criticized opposition amendments as wasteful.
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Famonton
CR Michell
Spreme Court
J.C. Bowen
Admonton
Bowen
Edmonton
Domminion
Powe Spray Lakes
Nt Indie
Velcpmer Ve
Spray Lakes
Secon
Brownlee
Petre Baker
Labor
Forming Nobility Colony Winnipeg
Canada Colonization Association efforts foster a Manitoba colony of Hungarian nobility. Four noble families have purchased adjoining farms to form a unified settlement near Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Canada Colonization Associaton
Manitoba
Japan Demands China Apology After Clerical Rows
A garbled report outlines Japan pressing for an apology from China over tensions near the Pel River last week. It notes a Japanese officer killed and several wounded as part of border clashes, with unclear calls for force and punishment.
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China
Cabanet
Bas
Kenk Toohinawa
Peking
Forma
Dean Fe Ag
Pel
Japan
Prince Urges Britain to Buy Canadian Timber
The Prince of Wales urges Britain to purchase Empire timber from Canada, arguing the UK relies on foreign sources despite Empire production. He notes Britain imports most of its timber while Canada yields large timber output for railway and industrial needs.
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Prince
Britain
London
Prince of
W Ding
United Kingdom
Prince Ap & Re
Canada
Brazilian veto keeps Germany out of League
At Geneva the League of Nations assembly failed to seat Germany permanently. Brazil blocked Germany’s election, prompting pressure for a new council seat. Britain’s Austen Chamberlain urged postponement of Germany’s permanent status while the issue lingers. A secret council session moved to revise the league statutes and formed a commission to study the broader problem.
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Germany
Assembly of the Ptague of Nations
League Council
Irazil
Senor Mello Franco
Ha m
League
Heavy bank deposits of Mr Bisailion in 1920s inquiry
Testimony concerns deposits by Mr Bisailion from 1822 to 1924 including 23 and 814612 in 1928 as the commission probes his finances. Lawyers clash over access to records and the legality of questioning while Bisailion defends his statements and timeline of liquor business changes.
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Corwr-Querions
Patte
Dra. Mantiton
Catet
Montreal
Ots
Cason
Gaunee
Apa
Tae
Stevens
Dur
Garzon
Bisaldon
Gagpon
Western Canada to See Great Agricultural Boom Ahead
The article forecasts a major agricultural development surge in Western Canada within five years. It cites RCW Lett Edmonton and visits to western coast states, linking Canada’s farm revival to broader prosperity and improved markets. It notes a prior farm downturn and a shift toward renewed footing.
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Canada
Seattle
RCW
Lett
Edmonton
United States
West la
Canada Backs Imperial Conference Plan for October
Ottawa reveals correspondence showing Canada favors calling an imperial conference next October. The Governor Premier indicated dominions would meet in October, with British officials in London confirmed the proposal and the Canadian government concurred on February 19.
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Imperial
Ottawa
Cal
Land Feuneral
London
Bull of Bashan Lands in Canada Aboard Aorangi
The Bull of Bashan Sir Edmund Allenby, famed as conqueror in the Holy Land, has landed at Victoria after voyaging from Sydney aboard the Aorangi and touching Honolulu en route. The photograph shows Lord Allenby and Lady Allenby as he travels across the Dominions.
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Edmund Allenty
Pale
Holy Land
Victoria
Aorangi
Sydney
New South Wales
Honolulu
The
Dominies
Lord Allenby
Lady Allenby
Seek Platinum In Slave River District
Report of Find Has Not Yet Been Confirmed. A cable from Fort Smith says a wireless dispatch reports gold and platinum found near a limestone and granite contact. Company officials scout the platinum find and claim a shaft 50 feet wide, with rumors of a second site near the same area. The tale mentions Dunn and associates as holders of the only confirmed details and hints a third company may plan to enter the field at navigation opening.
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Journal
Fort Smith
Fort
Dunn
Ates
Fewer Veterans Settle On Land Despite Federal Aid Decline
A 1925 soldier settlement report shows 227 veterans settled, down from 720 in 1924, amid act regulations limiting benefits. Total advances reach 1, five million, with interest charges and equity support noted. a portion, including Indian veterans, received funding.
Hint of Forthcoming Tax Reduction Emerges
Ontawa now J A KovD, 1 of finance, hinted at possible tax relief. He did not specify direction, but hoped to work out a measure easing the burden on the people. Mr Robb noted per capita taxes vary by country, citing Canada at 66.11, Australia 89.8, Britain 97.12, and explained wartime tax free bonds enriched the rich instead of ordinary citizens. He stressed Canada must face wartime liabilities still carried by the public.
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Ontawa
J. A Kovd
Finance
Robb
Cana
Australia
Great Briain
United
Ercapa
Robi
Das
Canada
NO REDUCTION IN FREIGHT RATES NOW POSSIBLE
Federal Minister of Railways Witoipee Mon stated that a rate cut is not achievable now. He cited ongoing rail and tailways issues, urging solid industrial development over speculative measures while stressing unity between eastern and western regions and rejecting revenge as a path to national harmony.
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Railways
Canats
Wa Bangue
Ca Ottone
Evelon
Dunning
East
West
Hail Insurance Board of Alberta Reports Strong Finances
At the annual meeting the Hail Insurance Board of Alberta announced its financial standing was the strongest this year since inception. Board officials cited positive surplus levels and stable funds, with renewed commitments to risk management and farm support programs.
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Hail Insurance Board of Alberta
Indians Find Wealth Hope In Coast Reserve Discovery
Report from Port Simpson on the Harrison Coli coast near Prince Rupert notes Indigenous people excited by a potential find on Simpson Reserve. They have staked and plan to record the blocking out area including United Church Mission property. no work yet, but optimism runs high amidst regional talks.
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Simpson Reserve
Lal
Rupert
Vancouver
Port Simpson
United Church Mission
Port Shmpson
Harish Colimobia
Ikeena River
Prince Rupert
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MR. Bisaillon
Ciara. Dunning
Slave River District
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Interlate
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John Millar
Wile
John Evans
Jose
Vitoria
Vancouver Island
Baronyng
Antaly Hiyng
Times
Vancou
Regalius
Frederick Steary Vattler
Johns Hopkine Hospital
America
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