Major Alberta North Purchase Reshapes Northern Trade
In a landmark deal reported from Alberta and the Northwest Territories, Kameon Company holdings and Barthers river assets are sold to Hud Peay Company. The move consolidates fur trading, reducing competition and creating one dominant northern operator, with Hisetacos Company extending from Chifetran to the Mackenzie River mouth.
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Fémontou
Elminat S
Narden Teading Company
Fforix
Hisetacos Company
Pewter -Ber-The- North
Chifetran
Ys Mackenale River
Tax reduction plan cuts duties and taxes in Ottawa
A government summary outlines a 1925 26 tax proposal reducing males tax from 6 to 5 per oma, expanding exemptions for agricultural and dairy implements, mining and logging machinery, raising sales tax relief on staples, cutting gates tax 50 percent on boots biscuits canned goods and preserves, and easing customs tariffs on farm and forestry equipment with total estimated tax relief about 24.9 million dollars.
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Ottawa
Boanes
Coothaard
Can ‘Mo
Laree
Tuberculosis Treatment Course Discussed At Winnipeg Banquet
Manitoba delegate Dr Stewart of Ninette notes plans to offer a course on tuberculosis treatment to undergraduates and medical students. The banquet, hosted by the Medical Association, drew more than 20 physicians. Winnipeg finance committee approves a one mill tax rate despite a 3.5 million cut in city assessment for 1924.
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Etudente
Dutawa
D. A. Stewart
Manitoba
Ninette
Ie Maeance Society
Winnipea
Winnipeg
Deute Finance Committee
Stolen Car Trade Threatens Canadian Auto Business
Ottawa reports an organized group tracking stolen automobiles entering Canada from the United States. Dealers say thefts are undermining legitimate business and profits. A delegation urged minister Jacques Bureau to form a joint committee with manufacturers, dealers, and insurers to devise remedies.
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Ottawa
Jacques Bureau
Canada
United 81
Winkster
Dredging Limits Port Nelson Water Depth Delay Trade
Dredging at Port Nelson shows water too shallow for heavy draft ships. Ships of 21 foot draft or more cannot navigate within the limit. The Port Nelson suction dredge and pontoons cost 871,881 dollars and operated in 1915 1916 and 19d.
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Port Nelson
Hudson Bay
House of Common
Fearful expansion of branch lines outlined in bills
The passage notes resolutions advancing rail expansion projects across Canada. Proposals include a 39 mile line from Rosedale to Bull Pond Creek in Alberta costing 915 dollars, a 64 mile Manitoba route to Pine Falls costing 1 100 000, a four mile Nova Scotia link to Lockport at 161 000, and a two mile Quebec extension to St Remi D Amherst at 110 000.
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Ottaws
Rosedale
Bull Pond Creek
Alberta
Victoria Beach
Pine Falls
Manitoba
Lockport
Nova Scotia
Cavan Northern Quebec
St. Remi D Amherst
Province of
Quebec
Dawes Report Digest Delays on Reparations Plan
Allied circles say the Dawes Committee will take time to digest findings from Brig. Gen. Dawes and Reginald McKenna. The Dawes report is seen as unanimous but not aligning with any single view. Britain and allies seek a clear fixing of Germany’s obligations before settlement.
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Paris
Reparation Commission
General Dawes
Reginald McKenna
Dawes
Vertheless
Sitn
Germany
Death of Hugo Stinnes a Leading Figure in Germany
Hugo Stinnes a leading figure in German industry died here of pneumonia. He was widely known in Continental Europe as a man who owned much of the nation’s assets including mining, shipping and newspapers. His fortune was publicly discussed as he enjoyed sharing the extent of his holdings with listeners.
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WH. Ashdown
Winnipeg
Western Canada
Leing
Germany
Bertia-Hugo Stinnes
Fix
Hugo Stinnes
Europe
Period For Re Naturalization Stands Five Year Rule
Hon. A. B. Copp secretary of state says naturalization for repatriates remains five years under law uniform across the empire. In House inquiry he states no plan to shorten residency this session.
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United States
A. B. Copp
Grain Moves East As Embargoes Lessen Across Lakes
Canadian National officials announce the cancellation of all embargoes on eastbound grain shipments. Grain to the head of the lakes will face transit delays until navigation opens. Port moves include Saskatoon and Port McNichel to Fort William sailing set for April 25 with weekly sailings thereafter. An Arctic dog endurance note describes Eskimo dogs traveling 20 to 40 leagues daily.
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Winnipeg
Canadian National
Lakes
Saskatoon
Lake
Moncreal
Great Lakes
Port McNichel
Fort Wiliam
Arctic
Completion of Hudson Bay Railway Debate Divides East and West
Ottawa heard warnings of a breach between eastern and western Canada unless West region conditions improve as General R W Paterson and a Winnipeg delegation urged immediate Hudson Bay railway completion. Premier King called for national discussion, noting mixed press views and widespread prairie support tempered by eastern opposition. The delegation, including Robert Forke and other Progressive MPs, pressed for action.
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Ottawa
Canada
R W. Paterson
Winnipeg
Husson's Bay
Paterson
United States of America
Hudson’s Bay Railway
King
Jie
Promite
Prairie Provinces
Robert Forke
A. D. Hudson
Commence Spring Work Winnipes
Wheat seeding has coasted at Blackie Sask and the district around Carseland Alta according to reports received here. Seeding not expected to become general for another week. Preparatory spring work on the land has been started in many points in the west with plowing and discing well in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
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Blackie
Sask
Carseland
Alta
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Alberta Moves to Control Provincial Natural Resources
The Alberta Legislature resolved to continue negotiations with the Dominion Government aiming to obtain control of the province's natural resources. Premier Greenfield introduced the resolution as the guiding decision amid ongoing talks.
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Amonton
Dominion
Alberta
Greenfield
Russia will not fight Romania over Bessarabia promise
Moscow policy head M Zinoviek of the Communist Internationale says Russia will not engage in combat with Romania over the Bessarabia question, signaling a diplomatic stance and avoiding armed confrontation.
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Moscow
Russia
Romania
Bessarabia
M. Zinovie
The
Communist Internationale
Canadian Farmer And World Markets Debate Education
Ottawa debates agriculture policy as Hon. W. R. Motherwell warns farmers to adapt for global markets. He cites dairy competition from New Zealand while a committee plans an educational drive on beef and bacon exports, farming disorders, and cattle diseases.
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Ottawa
W. R. Motherwell
Commons
Department of Agriculture
Western Provinces Plan Seven Rail Lines Costing Nearly Five Million
The House of Commons passed resolutions for an Ottawa to Seven branch network with seven lines in western provinces. Total estimated cost listed at 4 909 000 to 4 999 000 dollars. Remaining drapeline relations include routes from Melfort to Mile 41 near Nipawin Sask and extensions from Gravelburg to Neldpath, Lack. Sask townships and mileages outline a northern CNR improvement program across several sections.
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Otawa
House of Commons
Melfort
CNR
Nipawin
Sask
Peebles
Cn, Saskatchewan
Gravelburg
Neldpath
Lack
Llosdminster
St. Rowe du Lac
Rorke Miles
Hanna
Warden
Canada And The Quota Programme Immigration Bill Faces U S Discrimination
Ottawa reports the government will address the house on U S plans to apply a two per cent quota to Canadian immigrants. In Washington a likely amendment to the immigration bill aims to include Canada. Senator Cole and other Republicans oppose, seeking more information. Fort William Conservative M P Manion will request copies of correspondence about liquor export licenses between the Dominion and Saskatchewan governments.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
House
United States
Senate
J. A. Robb
Washington
Immigration Committee
Cole
RJ. Manion
Fort William
Saskatchewan
Ottawa Progressive Leader Proposes Tariff Cut on Cars
Progressive MP MacLeod said he would move to reduce the customs tariff on automobiles and motor trucks, arguing a substantial cut would lower consumer costs and aid industry. The statement targeted Ottawa policy and reflected ongoing tariff debates despite uncertain timing.
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Ottawa
Progressive
MacLeod
Potter
Dominions and Lloyd George clash over published correspondence
Debate in House of Commons centers on publishing British Dominion government correspondence about Lausanne treaty and Turkish matters. Lloyd George warns that Dominions were not consulted in Britain's foreign policy, citing instances of Dominion ministers at postwar conferences while stressing the need for clarity. A trailing note observes hardship in Chinese cities where many residents rely on hand to mouth sustenance practices.
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MacDonald
Mackenzie King
Lloyd George
Canada
King Ad
Dominions
Vd George
Britain
Foreign Police
Imperial Government
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