Reform needed in Canadian Senate from Progresive voice
A discussion on Senate reform argues for an appointed Senate to reduce executive cost and over governance in Canada. It endorses limiting provincial legislature power, gives opposition seats after a government majority, and criticizes Western Canada appointments. Senator Stattbury supports the stance while Senator Turift is given space to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menber
Senate
Canada
Stattbury
Turift
Steeplejack Injured In 97-foot Fall At Pakesley
Professional steeplejack Larshbough is hospitalized with multiple fractures after a fall from a 97-foot chimney stack at Pakesley. He and two coworkers were securing a screen when scaffolding collapsed. the others clung to woodwork until rescue.
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Sunvary
Unt
Watter Larshbough
Pakesley
Larshbough
Dodd's Kidney Pills Boost Saskatchewan Farmer Health
Saskatchewan farmer credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring health after three years of backache stiffness and poor sleep. The ad notes kidneys filter impurities and blood, urging use for kidney-related ailments. Also mentions Württemberg emigration to America in 1923 and 1924 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Dodd
Jensen
Railway project scope and terminal near Port Netvom
Mr Graham stated the terminal at Port Netvom would not enable railway operation. He estimated the line from The Pas to Mile 322 would require 4.288.00049 to reach prop 2 operating condition, making completion impractical.
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BE HO
Mindmam
Rao Reien
Nelson
Sas
Ae Teleleter
Nadhways
Bowen Dm
Bind
Max
Graham
Port Netvom
Pas
Mile
Prince of Wales Feels Pressure Over Paris Visit
Reporters and detectives track the Prince of Wales after a tense Paris stop, with crowds and security concerns dominating the scene. An escape from the Earl of Chester adds to the turmoil as gaps appear in the royal itinerary and public attention remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Prince of Wales
France
Tee
Parla
Earl of Chester
Orie
Plea for Tariff Reduction Calls for Broad Cuts in Canada
A Canadian Council of Agriculture delegation met Premier King and cabinet urging an immediate and substantial tariff cut across the board. J W Ward said reductions should abolish production implements tariffs and target food and clothing costs, arguing tariffs should be revenue only. President Amos warned of farm credit strains and urged redress to prevent industrial collapse. Ward pressed Hudson Bay Railway completion as key, and the article notes farmers still owe over 5 million dollars for seed grain. Memphis is largest manufacturer of cottonseed products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canadian Council of Agriculture
King
J. W. Ward
Mr. Ward
Dolenati A. Amos
Ontario
Canaem
Amos
Tha
Mr Amos
Manu Facwas
JW. Ward
Countl
Hudson's Bay Railway
Bay
Theichd
Toronto Bank Shareholders Face Legal Challenge To Incorporation
Legal dispute questions the defunct bank’s incorporation status claiming insolvency in 1913 and possible non renewal of its charter under the Bank Act. If upheld, creditors and shareholders could lose corporate distinction and become partners liable for all debts. Charles Garrow, K.C., to appoint counsel for opposing shareholders.
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Toronto
Hiomy Haph
Canada
Ieliare
Bak Ap
Cocard
Charles’ Garrow
K.C
Supreme Court
Landing Field for British Airmen at Sand Point
Seattle submission invites British airmen to use Sand Point aviation field northeast of the city. Captain J Hutchinson says a message will be sent to the British air ministry in London. The note requests royal air squadron access to facilities as U S Army air squadrons depart on a world tour.
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Seattle
London
Globe
Sand Point
Here
British Air Ministry
Eng
United States Army
Varth
J. Hutchinson
King Washington
Royal Air Squadron
United States Army Air Squadron
To Air
Bayer Aspirin Promoted With Bayer Cross Seal
An advertisement promotes Aspirin as Bayer’s medicine for colds headaches toothache and neuralgia. It notes genuine Bayer tablets carry the Bayer Cross trade mark and priced boxes of twelve, bottles of 24 and 100. A separate note recounts a Canadian Government exploration ship fields bottle adrift since July 1922 reaching Scotland in March 1924 after crossing the North Atlantic.
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Bayer
Trauds
Canada
Bayer Company
N. Avante
Quebec
Arctic
Cape Farewell
Greenland
Beac
Port Ness
Stornoway
Rosshire
Scotland
North Atlantic
Bay Route Project Faces Uncertain Completion Prospects
The text reports mixed prospects for completing the Bay Route railway this year amid Western scrutiny and national economy demands. Delegates from Dominion Agriculture and railway ministers discuss advancing work, while strong opposition and a potential Western inquiry board raise doubts about new construction starting soon.
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Madenes Bay
Neve Crom Fe Dominion Counell of Agriculture
J A. Gardiner
Mitiste
Straits
Montreal Manufacturers Protest Bail System Criticism
At a Canadian Manufacturers Association executive council meeting, strong opposition to the bail system for car thieves and criminals was voiced. Alarm over property and public safety followed recent audit outrages and the bank hold up gunman, once granted bail in Montreal, who fled to the United States and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associat
Montreal
Canadian Maufacturers’ Association
United States
Diversion of Water Discussed in Senate Ottawa
The Chicago drainage commission plan to divert water from Lake Michigan was raised in the Senate. Senator Dandurand, Government Leader, said no Canada United States agreement exists on the issue. He believed the engineering commission would address St Lawrence deep waterways and lake levels, and warned Canada would resist any international project until lake levels are restored.
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Chicago Drainage Canal
Senate Ottawa
Lake Michigan
Chicago Drainage Commission
Senate
Dandurand
Canada
United States
St. Lawrence
Dandur
Chicago
Canadian Schools Well Attended in Latest Report
The report shows 2,100,000 students in Canadian schools with 13,000 in Indian schools and 9,000 in unspecified categories. It highlights overall attendance figures while noting regional variations and the effort to improve education access nationwide.
Irregularities Mark First Free State Auditor Report
The 1923 appropriation accounts reveal large unvouchered sums in army funds and unrecoverable or missing vouchers totaling about £125000. Additional £122000 and £10000 require write offs. Deserters and absconds, overpayments, and families drawing allowances are noted. Advances for army stores existed with invoices only £50600 received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Free State Comptroller
Thornton refuses to abandon ship amid British naval dispute
Sir Henry Foorrvon states he will not abandon the effort as long as the men stand with him. Mr Galloway confirms no plan to quit and signals continued support for the Canadian National’s operations, offering reassurance to Canadians nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bere
Galway
Sir Henry
London
Henry
Galloway
Canadian National
France Offers 200000 Franc Prize to Regain Air Speed Record
France proposes a 200000 franc prize to reclaim the world air speed record from US Navy Lieut. A J Williams whose 266.59 mph mark was set at Mitchel Field near New York last November. The award splits 140000 to the airplane builder and 60000 to the motor maker with additional prizes for hydroplane speed, distance flight, and altitude records.
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Paris
France
Lieut
A. J. Williams
United States Navy
Mitche! Feld
New York
Hydro
Government approves seven of twenty six branch lines hearse
The House adopted Tesetwitons covering seven of twenty six branch lines proposed by the government. Bills authorize spending 6.422 million of 28 million. Branch lines include Kingsclear to St. Croix River and Rousseau to Laurent Quebec. Henry Thornton of Canadian National endorsed the proposal in a letter to Minister Graham.
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Ouane
House of Gammons
Kingsclear
St. Croix
New Brunswick
Rousseau
Laurent
Quebec
Sunny Brae
Guysboro
Nova Scotta Kamloops
Kelowna
Samy
Cowiehan Bay
Vancuver Island
Vancow Land
Henry Thornton
Canadian National Railways
Hines
G. P. Graham
Arthur Meighen
Str
Henry
Huberdewn
Canadian Pacific Railway
Manitoba Legislature Seeks Permanent Pension Bonus
A unanimous resolution was raised in a Manitoba Legislature session urging permanent establishment of a four percent pension bonus for recipients and dependents, aiming to secure ongoing support in the public retirement program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Sesson
Manitoba
Prince Goes to Bi London
The Prince travels incognito as the Earl of Chester and departs for Biarritz for ten days of recuperation following his racing accident.
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Prince
London
Prince Ravelling
Earl of Chester
Biarritz
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