Talks Open to End British Cattle Embargo
Ottawa debate reveals hopes that pressure in England will lift the embargo on Canadian cattle. Minister W R Motherwell signals confidential discussions while opposition leaders criticize English handling and the Ontario stance. Agriculture estimates show funds for livestock health and tuberculosis control, with broader allocations for fruit and publications.
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Ottawa
Tom Wok
Bern
Werwell
Canada
United States
Arthur Meighen
C. Tolmie
Meighen
England
Manning Doherty
Ontario
Motherwell
Doherty
RH Halbert
Department of Agrculture
Fruit Branch
W. R Motherwell
Deep Sea Racing Promotion Prompts Federal Aid Request
William Dutt of Lunenburg NS proposes a Commons discussion to boost deep sea racing between Canadian and foreign fishing vessels. He urges government support for the project and a possible federal grant of 5000 dollars to fund elimination races among Canadian fishermen.
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Ottawa
William Dutt
Luneburg NS
Dutt
Windsor Storm Wrecks Building and Wires
A severe windstorm swept from the northwest injuring several people lightly and tearing down telephone lines and telegraph poles between Windsor and Amherstburg. The Chick Construction Company roof was ripped off and hurled across the road. about 000 feet of telephone cable was destroyed. Minor injuries were reported from debris as the temperature plummeted from 60 to 30 degrees in minutes.
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Windsor
Chick Construction Company
Amherstburg
2 Fer
Miners Withdraw Savings Amid Suspended Mines
Hazelton bankers report a rise in notices to withdraw savings as coal mine workers pause activity since the suspension began nearly three weeks ago. Cash withdrawals are described as small and not in large amounts.
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Hazelton
Ottawa bill targets newspaper ownership registration
A Liberal bill proposes every newspaper proprietor register with the Secretary of State for Canada. Offenders face indictable offence, up to two years imprisonment or a fine up to $1,000. Churchill injured after a horse accident near Chester. condition is unsettled with hope for improvement in days.
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Ottawa
SW Jacobs
George Ellem
Secretary of State For Canada
Mable
Churchill
London
Winston Spencer Churcill
Colonies
Chester
Compulsory Powers Of Wheat Board Are Not Allowable
Ottawa discusses the reconstitution of the Canadian Wheat Board with compulsory powers as unconstitutional under the British North America Act. Deputy Justice EL Newcombe argues Parliament cannot grant such powers, though it may create a voluntary board for buying and selling. The memo outlines powers like price controls, compulsory wheat taking, and licensing restrictions.
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Wheat Board
Ottawa
Canadian Wheat Board
Canadian Council of Agriculture
House of Commons
Parliament of
Canada
EL Newcombe
W. L. Mackenzie Ki
Newcombe
Lomer Gouin
DD McKenzie
Olf - Canada Wheat Board
Swedens schools using films to teach students
In Grete Northern Steden Sweden teachers expand classroom reach by using film as a learning tool. The article notes interest from educators and cites Prince William, son of King Gustaf, promoting film as a method of study during travels in the United States and Africa.
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Grete
Steden
Proferors
Manhattan Island
Stedenin
Parle
United States
Metropolie
Prince William
Gustaf
Secial America
South Africa
Mystery of Missionary Death Solved
The report confirms Reverend Father P. Frapsance died by drowning at Great Bear Lake Mission in Alta. Major Jennings and Staff Sergeant Clay oversee the inquiry. Investigators exhausted all evidence as part of the Mounted Police inquiry into the tragedy.
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Hamonion
Alta
Tsehing
P. Frapsance
Great Bear Lake
Gr. Jennings
Oficer
REMP
C. Clay
Port Norman
Northerm Lake
Mounted F
Canada
Transier Servic
Second Sum For Cancer Cure Discovery
Lord Athelstan offers another thousand as prize by the Royal College of Physic Calgary. J. E. Wunan of Calgary, with two farms in Yankee Valley between Airdrie and Irvieanna, credited with wheat above ground after storms. Arbuckle films banned New York. Will Hays announces cancellation of about 10,000 film contracts nationwide.
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Athelstan
Calgary
J. E. Wunan
Yankee Valley
Airdrie
Irvieanna
Arbuckle Films
New York
Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle
Will Hi Hays
Motion Picture Producers Association
Airplane Damaged Forcing New Plane To Brazil Flight
Portuguese aviators attempting a Portugal to Brazil hydroplane flight to St Paul Rocks landed near Pernambuco after damaging the aircraft. They hope to salvage the motor and continue later, with about 960 miles flown at roughly 60 miles an hour. Plans anticipated celebrations in Port Bahia and Rio Janeiro.
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Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Portugese Aviaors
Portugal
St Paul Rocks
Havas
Pernambuco
Port Bambuco
Bahia
Dehorning Diet Tied to Cattle Deaths in Bruce County
Ontario agriculture correspondents report considerable cattle losses after dehorning while on sweet clover ensilage. Several animals bled to death as vets struggled to stop bleeding. Read with concern across Bruce County farms.
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Foronto
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Bruce County
Daylight Saving Debate Opens in House of Commons
In Canada a Liberal proposal by W F Kay to prohibit daylight saving time nationwide drew mood against the policy. Wm Duff offered an amendment to state it is not desirable to adopt daylight saving. Debate paused as the House adjourned with the resolution and amendment on the order paper.
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Wirth
Genoa
Lloyd ‘Eorke
Dr. Wirth
Rathenau
Mana—anyngat
W. F Kay
Mississignoi
Canada
Wm. Duff
Lunenburg
Cannada
High Bread Prices Surge in Russia Reported
An arrival from Petrograd describes bread costs rising rapidly in Russia. Figures show drastic jumps from March 16 to March 20 across locations near Petrograd, including 3,000 roubles then 160,000 roubles, with rye bread at 60,000 roubles a pound on March 6 and 23,000 rooubles a month earlier.
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Finland
Petrograd
Oserki
Brule Mine Busy Taking on Men at Rate of Ten a Day
Brule Alberta miners report the Blue Diamond mine strike continues. Manager Gordon Dickson says 462 men are on the payroll, 210 underground, with output about 800 tons daily. The mine operates open shop with new hires daily and aims to restore prior daily averages. Representatives of workers are eager to negotiate.
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Alta
Brule
Gordon Dickson
HL Pickering
San Marino Seeks Conference Participation Amid Wartime Ties
San Marino applied through an accredited envoy to join the economic conference but was told it had not resumed relations with the Central Powers, barring participation in negotiations tied to postwar peace treaties. Meanwhile, a Soviet-Danish seed deal worth 3,060,000 kroner was signed despite a USSR boycott on Soviet trade with Russia.
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San Marino
Jenon
Arie
Copenhagen
Russia
Danish Seedamen
Erly
Income Tax Notes Acknowledged Not Payment Say Finance Minister
The Finance Minister told the House notes received from Riordan Pulped Paper Co and others were acknowledged as debt but not payment for income tax. He opposed public disclosure of transactions between government and citizens. Parliament’s right to information was discussed.
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WS. Fielding
Ro. Halbert
Progressive
North Ontario
Riordan
Fielding
England
Fina
British Arranging Loan to Brazil
London Times says negotiations for a Brazilian Government loan near completion. Barings Rothschilds and Schroder to issue the sizable loan, hoped within a fortnight, to secure banking credits and back coffee warrants. A second item notes a Monastir ammunition dump explosion causing rail damage and unknown casualties.
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London
London Times
Barings, Rothseilds & Schroder
Abolish Police Forms Spark Austria Travel Debate
In Austria a policy requiring police arrival forms for travelers has faced scrutiny. Critics argue the forms collect intrusive personal details about individuals and their businesses. Supporters claim the forms aid security and border control. The debate centers on privacy, state oversight, and practical responses to crime. Authorities have not announced immediate repeal.
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Vienna
Austria
Living Cost Declines In Britain In March Report
The report notes Britain’s living costs continued to fall with March figures showing further decreases. By April 1 the index stood at 52 percent above a base level, indicating ongoing price relief for households.
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London
Great Britain
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