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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 09, 1931
Page
7
Reports from Cawnpore describe clashes after a national congress gathering. At least 30 Nationalists rioted, a 21 year old was killed, and violence spread to shops. Gandhi’s men reportedly intervened while moslem stores stayed open amid a general strike. Troops deployed as casualties rose.
A fragmentary report cites Lapointe criticizing Mr Beamett over British dominion policy and Canadian stance on female suffrage. It notes concerns that forcing protection on Britain implies imperial economic folly and intruding on UK domestic policy, with remarks on Quebec's resistance to women's franchise.
A fragmented report notes an ongoing discussion about selling a 14 acre tract in Winnipeg at an asking price of 2000 dollars per acre. No firm buyer or sale confirmation is recorded in the readable text.
A report from Prince Albert Saskatchewan notes a proposed change in a 3,000,000 construction program connected with the Gem plane project on the Canadian Pacific Railway line in northern Saskatchewan. D Coleman of Winnipeg, vice president of western lines, CP Rail, is cited. The details are unclear due to garbled text.
The King will vest the Earl of Bessborough with the insignia of the Grand Cross of St Michael and St George. Lord and Lady Bessborough joined the Queen and King at luncheon after the ceremony.
Robert Kitowski a six year old farm boy must serve a five year sentence at Stoney Fountain penitentiary and receive 30 nobles as imposed by Magistrate Cru for the holding up and robbing of the Dominion Bank Fort Frances on February 11. The First Appellate Court of Ontario at Osgoode Hall Toronto denied a more humane punishment. Youthfulness did not appeal to the court as Sir William Mulock announced their judgment.
Senator Borah suggested turning over the National Grain Stabilization Corporation surplus wheat, over 200 million bushels, to China. The action would need congressional approval. Farm Board policy holds wheat already bought should not be given away.
A clipped notice recalls Hon Duncan Marshall former Agriculture Minister in Al James who died March 21 and Misa Scott James who embodied Edith Cavell, the English nurse executed by Germans in World War I. The piece alludes to Cavell’s legacy and Allied aid activities across the Dutch frontier.
Ottawa authorities decided to admit Joth Radunski, described as the man without a country, to Canada after he sought to rejoin his Canadian-born family. He had lived in the United States since 1923 and married an American woman. after her death, his two children were sent to his Canadian parents.
Sir Josiah Stamp named head of a royal commission to study grain trading in Canada. Premier Beanatt said Stamp will sail for Canada this week to represent the Dominion Government. The three member commission will include one from the Grain Exchange as the western representative. Stamp, a renowned British economist, has long been noted for work on taxation and economic coordination. Unemployment in Britain on March 16 stood at 2,268,963, down 82,104 from the prior month, with the year’s total at 1,017,875 higher than last year.
Canadian Pacific Railway No. 3 westbound derailed when a broken rail near Swift Current Sask sent five cars including four sleepers down a 15 foot embankment. One dead, Manning Fisher of Cleveland aged 67, died of shock. Mrs Fisher and a son avoided injury. thirteen sleepers and two dining staff hurt but not seriously.
Clydesdales led by Lochinvar and Goliath from C M Rear Regina faced Belgians in Edmonton. Tas reserve champions went to H Black Belle Plaine with Cara doc Footprisit. Rainy River Charles claimed Percherons for C M Bear. R Thomas won best gelding with a Clydesdale over a Percheron. No platinum test samples arrived. Alberta geology head comments on Obed strike rumors near Edson.
Letters pour into Canadian Pacific Railway radio offices in Montreal from admirers across the Dominion. In one March day 1,361 messages reached the genial host who sends goodwill and humor every Monday night.
Ottawa officials voice protest against planned postal rate hikes on second class mail matter including newspapers and periodicals. Delegation of over 20 CNPA members meets Postmaster General Arthur LeV. Government cites post office deficit of five to six million dollars as motive for the increase.
The Illinois Senate approved a repeal of prohibition enforcement laws by a 28 to 24 vote. The measure, once passed by the House, moves to the governor. It would wipe out state support from the federal effort to combat illicit manufacture and traffic in intoxicants under the Search and Belmore Act.
Winnipeg reporters describe an ongoing inquiry into the Manitoba Pool Elevator Limited. Commissioner Williams approves a compromise allowing documentary evidence and cross examination of witnesses. Prominent counsel including T J Murray KC and Travers Sweatman KC seek a complete, detailed record to protect farmers and 11000 shareholders across 156 country elevators, with the probe expected to last three weeks.
Debate on federal guarantees and farm pools centers on quality standards and national production. Winnipeg MP W Sanford Evans urges cash payment to Manitoba pools to reset the system, arguing futures speculation harmed markets. Education Minister Hoey defends pools, citing Premier Bennett and broad lessons from crisis.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics estimates show tourist traffic valued at 280 million dollars in 1930, only 28 million less than 1929. Auto tourists from the United States increased, spending 202.4 million compared with 215.6 million in 1929, while total US tourist arrivals reached 5.4 million. Canadian tourists abroad spent 63.5 million, down from 65.1 million, with total overseas Canadian expenditures at 113 million versus 122 million previously.
London readers report that temperance forces failing to curb liquor advertising in towns and countryside after a defeat in Parliament. The House of Commons rejected the proposal by 127 to 112.
According to official quarters, France may pursue a policy toward Germany that could involve abstaining from financial aid if Paris continues to press ahead with an economic agreement with Austria. The Associated Press reports this possible stance as part of ongoing diplomatic considerations.
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