Ottawa plan to settle crown lands near railways
A government bill sponsored by Charley Stewart aims to aid settlers on crown lands with loans up to C$1.00 to encourage consolidation of settlement along railway valleys. The measure would authorize up to C$8,000,000 in a year to promote cultivation and opening prairie lands, reducing costs for both federal and provincial governments.
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Ottawa
Aiac
Hox Chas Stewart
Interior
Bret
Hon Char Immigration
Charley Stewart
Inveror
Prairie Provinces
Stewar
Soln
Wardehip
Rath
Sinc Lh
Dominion
Provinelal
Young lighthouse daughter keeps beacon alive alone
A 14 year old girl at St Helens lighthouse on the Isle of Wight kept the lamp flashing for three nights with minimal food. Her father Langton rowed out to fetch supplies while seas rose, and despite attempts to reach the beacon, the light remained punctual through the ordeal.
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Isle of Wight
London
St. Helen's
Cambridge
Langton
Mio
New Tariff Board Named With George Graham Chair
In Ottawa the King government announced the new tariff board with Rt Hon. George Graham as chairman and Joseph Daoust of Montreal and Donald G. MacKenzie of Winnipeg as members. The commission will inquire into tariff matters and advise the government with experts from government branches serving in advisory roles as needed. London sees hope for early funding talks on the French debt to Britain, but France insists on conditions if German reparations collapse.
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George P. Graham
Ottawa
House of Commons
Arthur Meighen
King
Canada
Tariff Board
George Graham
Joseph Daoust
Montreal
Donald G. MacKenzie
Winnipeg
Commission
London
Winston Chutchil
Cochequer
Britain
France
Governor Generalship Linked to Canadian Visit
Reports from high authority indicate Lord Cromer will travel to Canada next July in relation to the governor generalship. The move is described as proceeding from the highest sources and connected with imperial administration.
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Yondon
Lord Cromer
Canada
Italians Emigration Plan to Canada Outlined
Senator Dandurand from Montreal outlined a plan to prepare Italians for life in Canada. He urged sending southern workers to northern centers for training and emigration readiness. Agricultural training centers would be created in England to prepare emigrants for Canadian life.
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Canada
Bremer Mustetin
Iiiy
London
Metsalia
Lowihers Hallany
Maly
Sens Tor Pandarand
Montreal
Urs Semmtor Tandurand
Seriou
Dandurand
England
Oil Boom Sparks Northern Town Growth in Saskatchewan
A Saskatchewan town awakens to oil prospects as a discovery near Prince Albert and renewed use of a 169 foot well attract visitors. John Moran, a farmer south of Lloydminster, notes cattle water issues. a sample analyzed by the University of Alberta reveals 75 percent distillate in the shaft bottom, signaling a valuable fuel source and potential divisional point for a new Indian Pacific line.
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John Morren
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Edmonton
University of Alberid
Wainwright
Lloydminster
Prestige of Great Britain noted by Egyptians in address
Viscount Allenby told the Canadian Club in Ottawa that Egyptians recognize Britain’s prestige and the empire’s deeds for their country. An audience greeted the victorious general with enthusiasm as he spoke on Britain’s relations with Egypt and the future in the region.
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Ottawa
Expt
Britain
Viscount al
Great Britain
Lord Allenby
Will Protect Soviet Delegates In Geneva Disarmament Talks
A League of Nations council letter to Soviet Russia urges participation in Geneva disarmament studies. It backs Swiss policy of equal treatment for Moscow with other invitees and assures protection for Soviet delegates, aiming to ease fears of Lausanne 1922 incidents involving Vorovsky.
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Geneva
Russia
League of Nations Council
Moscow
Switzerland
Lausanne
Vorovsky
Royal loan offers casket to Canadian building in London
Majesty King George offers Hon. P. Larkin the preservation of a valuable Canadian oak casket in a London building as a permanent loan. The casket holds the address presented to King Edward by War of 1812 survivors at Fort Huntington Heights in 1360, featuring intricate carving and a Prince of Wales plume.
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King George
London
King George Sas
Larkin
Edward
Inston Heights
Prince
Prince of Wales Plume
Locarno Pact Topic May Be Discussed After Easter
Ottawa reports the Canadian House of Commons may discuss the Locarno agreement soon after the Easter recess. Premier King said he would facilitate time if MPs wish to debate it, noting the pact is not yet in effect and there is no urgency to rush discussion.
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House of Commons
Ottawa
Locarno
King
P. McGilbon
Muskoka
Angora goats shipped as gifts for royalty
Two Angora goats shown at Santa Clare, California, chosen by the Prince on his Alberta ranch. The goats are prepared in a dyeing and tanning process and will be sent to King George of Fagl and the Prince of Wales next week.
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King
Prince Santa
World War debt burden debated in Commons
London report on the world war heritage and debt policy features Winston Churchill and Philip Snowden in a Commons exchange. They blame the United States for not backing across the board debt cancellation while Britain seeks to press continental creditors to time and limit obligations under the Balfour note. Churchill notes the vast daily payments extending generations as a monumental burden.
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London
House x Commons
Winston Churchill
Philip Snowden
United States
Real Britain
Churchill
Tribute to Dominions for Support in Geneva Speech
Sir Austen Chamibertats recalled the strong support from the dominions and India during the Geneva negotiations. He noted daily meetings and confidential consultations as he faced a difficult task, expressing gratitude for the sympathy and backing received from the dominions and India.
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Austeb
Chamibertats
Eaytung
Sir Austen
May Expect Large Orders From Australia Trade Treaty
Canada may receive a third to a half of the Australian print orders, exceeding a million pounds sterling, as Keith Murdoch Melbourne Herald editor-manager notes after arriving in Vancouver en route to London. He says the treaty initially favors Canada and cites prospects for Australian dried goods and canned products in this country. He suggests a resident Australian trade commissioner or export house representative could aid trade. Australian conditions appear bright.
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Iralia
Melbourn
Vancouver
Canada
Austr
Keith Murdoch
Melbourne Herald
Asia
Lond
Enstand
Australia
Epochal Event as Radio Delivers Messages to Toronto Schools
Mrs Adelaide Mw viumptre member of the board of education spoke at a mother and banquet stating that for the first time in Canada high school students in Toronto sat in classrooms and heard radio delivered messages. She called it an epochal event marking a shift in how the country was acting.
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Tadio
Toronto
Adelaide Mw Viumptre
Board of Education
Canada
Moose Jaw inspector predicts huge Canadian stampede
Edwin M Caswell, inspector of many years, returns to Toronto from retreat and says by spring the lush will become the biggest mig stampede in Canadian history.
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Moose Jaw
Edwin M. Caswell
Toronto
Quebec House prorogued as thirteenth legislature closes
The third session of the thirteenth legislature of Quebec was prorogued by Lieutenant Governor Narcisse Perodeau. The assembly had opened on January 7.
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Quebec
Narcisse Perodeau
Alberta legislators push Factory Act amid budget debate
Last week in Alberta, debates focused on government economies and a new Factory Act mandating an eight hour day. Revenue was estimated at 11 609 and expenses trimmed by 1 174 391, with opposition leader J C Bowen urging deeper cuts. Several Liberal and UFA speakers criticized the administration as talks continued through committee stages.
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Reid
J.C. Bowen
W. Henry
Edmonton
Gen Hoadley
W N. Shields
H. FA. Macleod
Russel Love
UFA
Wainwright
Donald Cameron
Grain rate loss cited by railway board case
Ottawa reports show the Canadian National Railway lost about 12 million dollars in 1924 from grain rate policies. F J Watson of National Railways testified before the railway board regarding the Quebec harbor rate on the National Transcontinental line. He said much grain traffic offsets other losses, but figures were not publicly disclosed. Fort William officials pressed for transparent accounting and justification of losses.
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Ottawa
Fort William
Canadian National Raiway
Board of Railway
F. J. Watson
National Railways
Quebec Harbor
Watson
Companias
Manitoba Sells Elevators to United Grain Growers
Manitoba government sells 19 government elevators to United Grain Growers Limited in a war time sale. Lieut Governor Sir Ji Allens signs the agreement today for a total price of 110,090 dollars. Elevators priced from 1,000 to 3,066 dollars. company already owns 43 and now holds 58, with a 1927 fall expiry on a related case.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
United Grain Growers’ Limited
Ji Allens
Jevators
Toronto Cleric Accepts Geneva Sermon Invitation
Canon H. J. Cody of Toronto confirms he has accepted an invitation to preach the first English sermon at the seventh assembly of the League Nations in Geneva scheduled for September. He is noted as the first Canadian to receive such an invitation.
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Canon Cody
Toronto
H. J. Cody
Assembly of the League Nations
Geneva
British settlers to Canada mainly from Britain says report
The department notes that Canadian immigration last year shows 2 916 passengers from Britain and 53 178 total overseas arrivals. Britain leads as source, with Australia and New Zealand cited for comparative trends while Canada seeks more immigrants from the western world.
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Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Egg Regulations Remain Unchanged
The department of agriculture decided not to change the current egg buying and selling rules this year. While regulation modifications were under discussion among traders, authorities found it impossible to reach a satisfactory agreement for all sides. They opted to give stakeholders more time to adjust before considering further changes.
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Utawa TL
Conference Parley To Proceed In October As Arranged
The October meeting of the league council and Dominion representatives will proceed as planned despite calls for postponement following the disaster. Officials emphasize the value of the special conference in Sperial to attend bar gatherings and benefit all members, with the next league council session scheduled to precede thereafter.
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League’ Council
Rmber
Netwonth
Manitoba Liberal leader resigns at provincial conference
Hon J C Norse resigns as leader of the Liberal party at the Manitoba Liberal Association conference. A veteran public servant for 25 years, including a term as premier, he steps down amid party reorganization ahead of the annual convention.
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T. C. Norris
Manitoba Liberal Association
Momipee
J. C. Norse
Liberal Party
Norris
Public Service of
Manitoba
Paris
Lapointe Retains Dual Portfolios as Secretary of State
Mr Lapointe will hold a double portfolio as secretary of state while denying a merger of the two departments. His appointment does not trigger a by election. He was sworn in as secretary of state in the presence of the governor general and the prime minister.
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Iter of Justice
Mr. Lapointe
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