This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
7
Representatives from Toronto and Vancouver boards discussed a new national economic policy to reduce regional sectionalism. A plan was sketched to assemble industrial commercial and agricultural reps from across Canada at a central point, possibly with a western visit to eastern Canada.
An amendment to the Liquor Act passed by the legislature ends certain beverage sales for picnic parties. Introduced by Nellie McClung, Liberal member for Yarmonton, the change requires licenses after July 1 to be issued a year after the premises description. The Liquor Control Board will enforce bona fide intent and deter clubs seeking licenses for profit.
Armenian immigrant Ho Alexander of Galt Ontario was sentenced by Mr Justice Rose in the Assize Court to 18 months in the Guelph Reformatory for conspiring with Mitean Mibrakian of Niagara Falls NY to fraudulently obtain a naturalization certificate. Royal Canadian Mounted Police uncovered a scheme using old naturalization papers to admit Armenian immigrants contrary to the naturalization act.
LH Martell, senator for Hants, tabled a demand in Ottawa for details on all government ships sold since the armistice. A bulky file lists 292 craft sold, spanning an obsolete cruiser to a cannon, with prices ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to as low as 1.25 dollars.
A statement from the Canadian Wheat Producers board notes a policy shift amid chaos, claiming no cause for panic among members while stressing strong pool support. Also mentions Princess Hermie, wife of the former Kaiser, returning to Doorn after a successful operation.
Fragmentary OCR preserves a reference to a federal government advisory and national council involvement. It mentions conferences, industrial secrets, and two days of discussion led by university experts from provincial governments and the national council of women.
Julius Barnes, renowned market analyst, warns against alarm over world wheat supplies. He argues long term conditions show tight yet manageable stocks, with steady demand and ample time until the next harvest. He notes North American output supports cautious confidence in a balanced market.
In Edmonton the Liberal member Mrs Nellie McClung proposed an amendment to the Medical Profession Act allowing church members practicing Christian science to avoid medical treatment. The proposal faced strong opposition, was withdrawn, and another amendment was to be introduced addressing religious tenets without claiming medical skill, while ensuring contagious disease laws and related regulations remain in force.
The Dominion of Canada expended 16 756 599 dollars on mail subsidies and steamship subsidies from 1867-68 to the present. In the House, Hon. A 1 Copp, secretary of state, said of the total, 23 63 712 went to foreign services and 6 867 652 to local services.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police staged a raid beyond L A Saintemption in Girard Parish seizing 150000 dollars worth of counterfeit ten dollar bills and at least 500000 cut papers. A foot powered press and paraphernalia were recovered and two men arrested. Calgary snow totals for winter reach 68 inches with March rainfall altering moisture shares.
The first ship fitting the Zionist flag docked at Haifa coming from New York with 500 American Jews aboard. They attended the Hebrew University opening where Lord Balfour led the inaugural remarks.
Government to proceed with a new Grain Act after broad representations from agricultural bodies and the grain trade. Reform proposals, including grading weighing and mixing, aim to modernize the law per the Turgion report. The bill will be referred to the agricultural committee after budget, with hearings, potentially leading to a timely passage.
War Secretary Sir Laming Worthington-Evans defended the army death penalty amid a Labour amendment to abolish it failing 320 to 156. He said only 11 percent of sentences were carried out and 8 percent reduced, arguing the penalty acted as a deterrent during the war.
Pioneer medical practitioner Dik RL Me of Winmary tale in vienna aipes died March 31 after a four day illness from pneumonia. He had been in general practice in Winnipeg for 22 years and his death follows unemployment in Austria where nearly 200,000 are out of work.
London report suggests Turkey has proposed a settlement with Great Britain over the Mosul boundary. The issue centers on control of Mosul and nearby areas in Mesopotamia with Britain resisting cession, while Turkey seeks a frontier line favorable to military needs and to safeguard southern Arab regions.
Police seize infernal machine components and weapons after a bomb scare in Toronto tied to Italian suspects Rafael Emiglio and Fausto Manfredo. A ransom letter demanded 2500 dollars with threats of further blasts if paid. Bernardo received prior warnings. Authorities report ongoing investigations and filings related to the case.
Continental Baking Corp begins takeover of Canadian bakers as The Northern Bakeries Limited is incorporated in Canada with headquarters in Montreal and Kas Tak Mian vanies operating the bakeries under G. Barber as chairman.
Premier Armstrong announced in the legislature that Nova Scotia ended the last fiscal year 85 577 81 lower in expenditures than any other Canadian province except Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, praising the province’s fiscal status as proud and solid. Paris hosts Soviet experts for economic talks with France, Krassin seeking early meeting.
Winnipeg plans for refund of 188 080 grain futures tax collected under the act and the province reported by the Brack pn Government. Money will be repaid though detailed steps are not yet decided. Much of the sum is held by brokers awaiting the outcome of prolonged litigation over the act’s validity.
Military engineers brought a geophone to Chathaca to detect life signs beneath Monague Colliery after a disastrous flood. The device, based on the stethoscope, aimed to locate miners alive but yielded no hopeful sounds. The instrument, used in World War I, confirmed fears that all men and boys below have perished.
London authorities announce a major restoration of St Pauls Cathedral. The interior will be closed for six or seven years while work strengthens the structure, with the dome area and adjacent chapels sealed off. Future services will be held in the western nave and Dunstan's Chapel.
London reports indicate secret Japanese shipyard work on submarines and cruisers causing grave anxiety among powers. British Foreign Minister Austen Chamberlain told U S Secretary of State Kellogg that Britain fears dangerous Pacific developments and pressed for an early arms conference. Naval interests seek continued US British cooperation in the region.
Port Arthur Ont reports an 18 mile ice barrier across the harbors of Port Arthur and Fort William slowly yielding to spring sun. Captain Cousins estimates head of the lakes not open before April 20. Ice remains near Isle Royale with thick ice near Thunder Cape.
MP AW Neill raised in the house concerns about restrictions similar to California to curb Japanese invasion of agricultural lands in British Columbia. He cited alleged unfair competition with white workers in eastern canneries and claimed women, including nursing mothers, were sent to work, while Japanese workers would not accept harsh treatment. He urged restraining immigration to reduce Japanese numbers in Canada.
The report describes Buffalo stock movement northward with 2000 animals slated for transfer by Waterways officials. Barge crews are to load the herd by May 10, and ravine navigation will open. Each barge holds a large share of cattle as part of a planned relocation to a northern port about 1140 miles south of Port Bitzgerth.
A proposed meeting of Canadian railway leaders is planned to discuss the Peace River Railway project. In the House Kennedy of West Farmonton asked about the likelihood of an agreement, but GP Grahan refused to forecast outcome, noting a report from officials.
A federal government plan announced by EA Hodgson of the Dominion Observatory outlines installing new instruments at St Anne to predict earthquakes in the Saguenay River area. The Royal Astronomers of Canada witnessed the briefing, noting strengthened seismic monitoring.
News briefs report postponed rate increases on canned goods including evaporated milk, with April 1 launch postponed for multiple U S states and Canada. Interim figures show Canadian rail revenues dip, freight loadings down, Canada National deficit, and Canada Pacific revenue drop. A Paris plane crash kills Captain Pelletee Yoisy and two passengers after a sea wreck near Nice.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.