Britain to appoint a high commissioner to Canada
Prime Minister Mackenzie King told the House of Commons that Britain may appoint a representative to Canada, likely a high commissioner. He noted the move aims to strengthen talks with the Dominion and referenced an $8,000 estimate for a secretary to the Prime Minister. Hugh Guthrie signaled no strong objection to the proposal.
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Omawa
Great Britain
Mackenzie King
Rouse of Commons
Prime Minster
Canada
King
Natal
Ariven
Ser Me
Dustoene
United States
King Weld
Dominion
Hugh Guthrie
Ottawa House Votes Big sum to acquire Legation Building
The Canadian House of Commons approved 500000 dollars to buy a legation building in Washington. The Conservative leader proposed cutting the amount to 25000 dollars but failed 54 to 0 on division. The prime minister argued buying is cheaper and maintains prestige among nations represented in Washington.
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Ottawa
Washington
House of Commons
Wader
Guthrie
United States
Canada
Union Workers Seek China to Aid Canton Forces
A Kharkov dispatch reports Ukrainian Labor Unions are flooded with applications from workers wishing to be sent to China to help the Cantonese against the Northerners. The union asserts Soviets will provide moral support but cautions against coercion or compulsory recruitment for such sending.
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Weviers
Moscow
Kharkov
Vancouver tannum of vessels to Canada-West Indies service
The Vancouver board of trade urged government to divide the tonnage for a new Canada West Indies service proportionately between Pacific shipyards and eastern yards, a proposal sent to Sir Mears Thornton, president of the Government line.
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Vancouver
Merchant Marine
Canada
West Indies
Pacific
Vancouver Bord
Sir Mears Thornton
Th Government Line
Japan May Send More Ships to Chinese Waters
Reports indicate Japan plans to augment its fleet with four more destroyers as tensions with China rise. Vernacular newspapers urge a friendlier stance toward China, but the government insists on maintaining current policy and may adjust if necessary.
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Japan
China
Armored car robbery near Niagara Falls saves bag of cash
Francis McMahon, a messenger for a national bank, was robbed at the main post office in Niagara Falls NV. Two bandits seized a bag of money about 13 ta eas and fled in an Ontario bound car. Policeman Angus McIntyre chased them and fired as they escaped, but no hits were reported.
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Bancte Excspe
Niagara Falla
Anac Bameus
Francis McMahon
Te Calan Vet National Bak
Ordman
Angus McIntyre
Tiree
McMahon
McIntyre
II Ds
US Air Mail May Permit Canadian Stamps
Postmaster General discussed informally allowing Canadian stamps to be used for the extra 9 cents on air mail postage to the United States. Canada could issue stamps for prepaying the air mail portion, replacing the need to buy U.S. stamps for the extra postage. No definite arrangement or date was announced as to how many letters would be sent via the Canada to U.S. air route.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Air Mail
Canada
Uited
Tremona
Capetown Conference Hints at Flag Solution Basis
Capetown reports an independence flag committee meeting with government and opposition press reacting as talks adjourn to May 19. Independent reps halted approval of a new design featuring a green field and the cross of St George amid flag bill controversy.
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Capetown
South Africa
Ape Town
Anti British Movement Emerges in Shanghai Native Section
A native Shanghai section may declare a boycott modeled after Canton and Hong Kong actions. A large anti British league formed at a meeting with delegates from the Koomintang Cantonese party the women's association tramworkers and telegraph operators union students from the Shanehal Une representative and others.
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Shanghai
Canton
Hong Kong
Koomintang
Women's Association
Tramworkers
International Settle the Telegraph Operators Union
Shanehal Une
Canadian takes Caruso's place at the Metropolitan Opera
In New York Edward John from Guelph Ontario fills Caruso's role. John MacCormack praised as the day’s greatest tenor, while Mr Johnson portrayed Radames in Aida using Caruso’s costumes a widow gifts in tribute to her husband’s artistic successor.
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Caruso
New York
Edward John
Guelph
John MacCormack
Mr. Johnson Speared
Radamas
Metropolitan Opera House
Partial Soviet French debt agreement reported in principal
Paris reports a partial agreement with the Soviets with no question of the Quselan debts to France. The Soviets propose in principle to pay an average of 69 million gold francs annually for 62 years.
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Paris
Soret
Frenc
France
So Iets
Royal Competitors At Ottawa Show
Royal contenders from Spain and England prepare for the Ottawa world poultry congress running July 27 to August 4. Prince of Wales plans sea mounted display from his farm. HLH, the Prince of Asturias, aims to exhibit owls from his farm. Spain's live bird exhibit departs Cherbourg July 14 after Madrid selection June 29. The Spanish government commits space at the expo and sends twenty officials to Ottawa and Canada.
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Spain
England
Hlh
Ernest Rhoades
Congress Secrary
Salvator Castello
Royal Poultry School
Avenys de Mar
Cherbourg
Madrid
Royal Arm
Central
Canada
Alberta coal question up for discussion in House
Hon. Charles Stewart states that if Railway Board finds Alberta coal transport costs to Ontario are not excessive a rate can be set by order without Parliament. A $7 per ton rate is argued as necessary to compete with American coal, with possible government aid if costs exceed that. Unemployment in Alberta coal fields prompts ministerial action.
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Uawa
Charles Stewart
House of Commons
Alberta
Ontario
Cornell
Waltis
Maritimes
E. J. Garland
UPA
Bow River
Peter Heenan
Heenan
Wage Increase Sought for CNR Railway Workers
The board of conciliation in Montreal convened to consider wage increases for more than 29,000 Canadian National Railways employees. The proposal calls for a $20 monthly rise for monthly paid workers and 10 cents hourly for hourly staff, with 2,000 maintenance and service staff seeking 12 percent and a uniform schedule.
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Montreal
Board of Conciliation
Canadian National Railways
W. J. Don
Oran
Winnipee
Howard S$. Ross
Pex KC
Toronto
Varlor
Alberta protest over immigrant farm workers public charge
The Alberta government led by Acting Premier George Hoadley protests Swiss and other European immigrants being sent to Alberta cities as farm workers. Minister Robert Forke points out many are unskilled laborers with no arrival provisions and end up reliant on public support.
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Edmonton
Alberta
George Hoadley
Robert Forke
Provinces Not Included In Government Grant
Ottawa ruling states the diamond jubilee appropriation only covers Ottawa program funded by the Ottawa committee. Alberta or other provinces will bear their own expenses if they join the federation. No portion of the quarter million grant will be allocated to other provinces.
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Ottawa
Alberta
Confederation
Federal Park
Ottawa Committee
Honorary Life Member Granted by British Columbia Journalists
The British Columbia Institute of Journalists made him an honorary life member during an event hosted for him and Lady Willingdon. The ceremony occurred as institute members entertained the couple.
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The
British Columbia Institute of Journalists
Lady Willingdon
Institute
Sheep Drive Moves Him to Kamloops From Mountain Range
A government directed cull and relocation by Royal Mounted Police to restock depleted ranges moves flocks from Hingunree mountain to Kamloops. The operation aims to curb pests while warning visitors at Banff Sheep Point that their woolly herds have grown, as wardens report ongoing battles with coyotes and marmots.
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Hingunree
Ramreee
Kamloops
Royal Mounted Poller Wardens
Government of
British Columbia
Banff Wno
Dans’Windermere
Problems Of Smuggling Prison Goods Into Canada
S. R. Sparks, chairman of the Commercial Protective Association, testified before the royal customs commission on smuggling prison made goods into Canada. He urged more expertise in prevention, arguing big commercial smugglers commit deliberate crime while petty smugglers reflect moral lapse. He called for swift, impartial raids and stronger enforcement.
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Canada
Toronto
R. P. Sparks
Commercial Protective Associan
Royal Customs Commission
United States
Esis
Rock Islan
Quebec
Sparks
Cier Brown
Mr. Sparks
Supplementary Estimates Grant Maritime Provinces Per Duncan Report
Ottawa tabs supplementary estimates enabling grants to Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island totaling 1.6 million dollars as amended by the Duncan report. Other items include capital charges rent land and building costs for a Washington legation residence and a 500000 increase for other needs. World Poultry exhibition funding and Alberta coal transport trials also appear with shared government cost.
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Maritime
Duncan
Ottawa
J. A. Roob
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Washington
Canadian Legation
Alberta
Dorin Fon Fuel Board
Cantone raids amid factional fighting in Shanghai and beyond
Turmoil grips China as factional clashes spread from Shanghai to Hangchow Nanking and Amoy. Cantoneses under Chou En Lai stage raids on labor union headquarters using machine guns bombs and field guns. In Shanghai 12 killed and many wounded. about 604 laborers arrested amid rampant arrests and raids.
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Shanghai
Yangtse
Raw
Cas
Peking
Nor
Hankow
Neale
Chian Shek
Cantone Neratissino
Caer
Hangchow Nanking
Asaoy
Hangchow
Nanking
Amor
British Women May Control Largest Vote
London reports that the government will lower the voting age for women to 21, aligning with men, potentially enfranchising about 5 million women now and 12.9 million by the next general election. The move sparked political uproar as Churchill’s budget and unions debate paused.
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London
John Ball Way
Wong Catne
It Iy
Brian
Stout
Tne
Churchill
Britain
China Needs Powerful Leader Struggle May Last for Years
Stertin Fessenden, chairman of the Shanghai municipal council, warns the unrest in China could endure for years. He says Shanghai foreign residents may never regain pre‑turmoil status, and the defense of the international settlement relies on British troop presence to deter Chinese fear.
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Shanghai
China
Stertin Fessenden
Fessenden
Canadian Air Force survey flight departs for Hudson Strait
Laurence leads a C A F unit in six Fokker aircraft prepared by the government for a major survey of Hudson Strait. The remaining five planes are to depart from Westerboro before June for further work.
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He Laurence
Halifax
Hudson Hudson Strait
Red Weterboro Attys da Ray
Miners Appeal for Relief Pressed in House Debate
In Lethbridge and across the mining region a call rose for government action to relieve miners after mine closures. The issue was raised in the Commons by Mr Hugh, Conservative leader, as MPs discussed economic hardship and potential aid measures.
No Agreement With Italy Over Italian Laborers Canada
In the House of Commons Hon Robert Forks, minister of immigration, stated there is no agreement with Italy regarding bringing Italian laborers to Canada. He spoke in response to a question from Hon J Woodsworth about immigration and labor policies.
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Italy
Ottawa
Canada
Robert Forks
J. Woodsworth
New Wireless Station Planned in Relmer Alberta
The Alberta Public Grain Company announces the erection of a major wireless station at Relmer Alberta. It claims the site will house one of the most powerful roaster systems in Canada and will be operated by Mantehis Sa Kateliownn and Alberta authorities.
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Caleary
Aa Tone
Canada
Relmer
Alberta
Pucite Grain Compas
Crablevator Mantehis Sa Kateliownn
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