President approves major US naval build for 21 ships
President Roosevelt endorses a $238 million three year plan to construct 21 new warships. He consulted Admiral Standley and Rear Admiral Broughton, with work starting immediately to create thousands of jobs across government and private shipyards. The move follows Japan announcing a naval program, aligning with London agreements limits. About $46 million will be spent this year.
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Hyde Park
Hoosevelt
United States Navy
William Standley
White House
Roosevelt
America
Japan
Mr Roosevelt
Congress
Editorial calls for ethics code on crime news by papers
Malcolm W. Bingay of the Detroit Free Press urged an ethics code to aid law enforcement. He blamed sensationalist and scandal mongering elements in the press for glamorizing gangsters and giving publicity to crime.
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Chicagoa
Malcolm W. Bingay
Detroit Free Press
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Bingay
Roosevelt maps plan to curb kidnapping menace
President Roosevelt outlines a nationwide campaign against kidnapping and racketeering. With adviser Raymond Moley, he studies federal statutes to speed up action. He plans a strong central police force already organizing to work with state authorities.
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Hyde Park
N.Y
Roosevelt
Raymond Moley
Thornty
Scouts Fourth Jamboree Opens in Hungary Parade Led by 30 000 Scouts
In Godolo Hungary the fourth world jamboree of Boy Scouts began with a parade of about 30 000 boys past Admiral Nicholas Northy regent of Hungary. A telegram from the Prince of Wales offered thanks and encouragement. Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Scout movement, attended.
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Ering
Hungary
Gododlo
Nicholas Northy
Prince of Wales
Lord Baden-Powell
Scout Movement
Space For Cattle Shipments Expands to Fourteen Vessels
Calgary reports fourteen ships are now available to carry Canadian cattle to Great Britain, up from five. AE Fortington of the Commercial Intelligence Service in Ottawa notes that Hon. H. H. Stevens, Minister of Trade and Commerce, has focused on the cattle shipping issue, increasing the fleet to fourteen ships.
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Calgary
Alberta
Great Britain
AE. Fortington
Commercial Intelligence Service
Ottawa
H. H. Stevens
Trade and Commerce
Commission named to study Bank Act in Canada
Sir George Pertey acting prime minister announced a Royal Commission to inquire into operations of the Bank Act in Canada. Sir Charles Addis and Sir Thomas White are among the members with Hon. J. E. Brownlee and Beaudry Leman also named.
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Sir George Pertey
Ottawa
Royal Bank Commission
Bank Act In
Canada
Sr George Pertey
Wart Macmillan
Jorest
Charles Addis
Thomas White
Warctime
J. E. Brownlee
Alberta
Beaudry Leman
Banque Canadienne Fationale
Montreal
Lord MacMillan
Bank Act
Saskatchewan Pool Elevators Finalizes 1926 Purchase Disposition
The Saskatchewan Pool Elevators paid 1,454,614 to the Sas katchewan Co-Operative Elevator Company liquidators as final payment on the 1926 purchase. Only a mortgage to the provincial government of 597,590 plus interest remains, payable later this month, as the facility disappears from the pool books. The 1926 asset purchase totaled 11,061,269.
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Saskatchewan Pool Elevator
Regina
Saskatchewan Pool Elevators
Saskatchewan Co-Operative Elevator Company
Saskatchewan
Balloons Rise To Stratosphere From Calgary
A record high nine miles is reached as meteorological balloons from Calgary, under Captain C. H. Bromley, ascend for polar tests. Twelve of twenty two balloons with atmospheric instruments have been recovered, with releases occurring twice monthly since last September.
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Calgary
Legislature dissolves in British Columbia awaiting election
The seventeenth legislature of British Columbia was dissolved by proclamation of Lieutenant-Governor J. W. Fordham Johnson acting on Premier F Tolmie and ministers. No election date was announced but voting is expected around mid October.
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Victoria
Britisholumbia
J. W. Fordham Johnson
F Tolmie
Trotzky seeks aid from Litvinoff in exile near Ro France
Leon Trotzky tries to secure help from Soviet foreign commissar Maxim Litvinoff to return to Moscow. Exiled revolutionary stays with Mme. Trotzky near Ro France. Litvinoff reportedly refuses to assist him.
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Troteky
Paris
France
Leon Trotzky
Maxim Litvinoff
Moscow
Mme. Troteky
Litvinoff
Mergers Urged Over Combines By Toronto Mayor
Toronto mayor W. J. Stewart told the Funeral Service Association of Ontario convention that mergers are preferable to combines. He warned that numerous small establishments force the public to shoulder share of overhead, which he called unfair.
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Toronto
W. J. Stewart
Funeral Service Association of Ontario
Lightning strikes kill cattle on Dunn Gibbs farm
A Minden Ontario report notes five head of cattle were killed by lightning on Dunn Gibbs farm. Last autumn a large barn on the same property was struck and burned to the ground. The incidents illustrate recurring storm damage at the site.
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Minden
Dunn Gibbs
Winnipeg Trades Council Pushes Shorter Hours Plan
The Winnipeg Trades and Labor Council proposes adoption of shorter hours across Manitoba industries and stricter enforcement of the Minimum Wage Act, to be pursued with provincial government support.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Winnipeg Trades and Labor Council
Canadian musher Campbell nears World Fair bid
Encounters obstacles Winnipeg to Chicago journey by dog team ends with Campbell and two companions arriving in Winnipeg after 500 miles from The Pas. They seek entry to the United States for the Chicago fair, facing immigration bonds of 200 dollars per person and 2 dollars per dog for the seven huskies.
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Winnipeg
Pat Campbell
Chicago
Campbell
Pas
United States
Churchill Port Opening Likely Postponed to Next Season
Ottawa minister R J Manion said the formal opening of the port of Churchill will probably not occur this year. He noted the ceremony may occur next season with Prime Minister and government officials wishing to attend, responding to MP B M Stitt’s question in the House.
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Ottawa
R. J. Manion
Welcome for prize winner plan reception at Stavely
Premier J. F. Brownlee and Minister George Hoadley are slated to attend a royal welcome for Freland Wiliford, winner of the world wheat king crown at Regina, at Stavely Alberta where his farm is located. Wiliford plans to return August 7 to Stavely.
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Freland Wilford
Stavely
Calgary
Alberta
J. F. Brownlee
George Hoadley
Freland Wiliford
Regina
Stavey
Wilford
Canada’s 15 Million Loan Subscribed On London Market
London reports a highly subscribed issue of Canada’s 15,000,000 four percent loan. Subscriptions were substantial after opening, with early mail indicating strong demand. Proceeds to be used to redeem 5 7 percent victory bonds due this fall, supporting imperial financial ties and exchange stability.
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London
Eng
Lowon
Ottawa
the Times
Dominions
Frost Damages Wheat Used For Cattle Feed In Alberta
Frost in July struck High River and Blackie areas injuring about 30,000 tons of wheat. Farmers and ranchers met with Alberta Agriculture Minister George Hoadley to assess feed conditions and plan a cabinet aided response to prevent cattle losses this fall.
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Alberta
Calgary
High River-Blackie
George Hoadley
Crouth
Bank Act Inquiry to Finish Early in October in Alberta
Premier J. E. Brownlee of Alberta said the royal commission inquiry into Bank Act operations, announced by the Dominion government, should wrap up early in October. Brownlee, chosen as a commission member, said Prime Minister Bennett invited him to join before leaving for London for the world economic conference.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Royal Commission
J. E. Brownies
Brownlee
R. B. Bennett
London
Tribute to old timers at Prince Albert fair parade
Rt Hon Mackenzie King led a tribute as thousands cheered the old timers of the West in Prince Albert. The parade honored pioneers who helped settle the prairies and build Canada, with Sir Frederick Haultain paying tribute to pioneer women.
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Prince Albert
Mackenzie King
Century Park
Prince Albert Fair
Cties
Riel
Frontier
Batoche
Duck Lake
Prairies
King
Canada
Dominion
Mr. King
Frederik Havitain
Sasketchewan
J. F. Bryant
Bryant
Anderson
Saskatchewan
Liberal Party
Young
Wheat Pool Payment Hints in Alberta Growers
Premier J. E. Brownlee of Alberta said a further payment to wheat pool members on the 1930 crop may be made if wheat prices stay high. The pool, led by John I. McFarland of Winnipeg, could show a profit from the recent rise in wheat values and use profits for partial equalization of 1930 crop payments.
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Edmonton
Alberta
J. E. Brownlee
Albera
No Paroles For Red Riders In Alberta Relief Plan
Alberta relief commission chairman A A Mackenzie failed to gain paroles for red riders jailed at Fort Saskatchewan. The Alberta attorney general’s department rejected the request. Mackenzie proposed sending vagrants convicted of stealing train rides to single job relief camps if they accepted, while those who refused would complete their terms.
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Alberta Relief Commission
Calgary
Alberta
A. A Mackenzie
Relief Commission
Fort Saskatchewan
Alberta Attorney-general’s Department
Mackenzie
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