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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1924
Page
7
The Vancouver Board of Trade fights the Crow's Nest Pass railway rate restoration proposal. Aimed at halting discrimination against producers and merchants, the appeal argues that current tariffs harm commerce and block new developments.
An advertisement in a New York newspaper announces an international convention of Negroes to be held in the city during August. The plan, backed by the Universal Negro Improvement Association, promotes a Negro political bloc to safeguard rights globally. Petitions to President Coolidge seek peaceful nation building in their homeland and address West Indian Negroes to King George and the British Parliament.
Representatives from each proven will attend the Retail Merchants Association annual meeting in Ottawa from August 18 to 22. GA Banteld of Ment will preside. six board members will monitor provincial and federal legislation. Lapointe of the Quebec Division notes aims to ensure fair dealing and advocate domestic goods.
Customs revenue in Ottawa and related agencies rose to 624 over June, with a year to date total near 79.23 million for four months. July alone brought 20.68 million, up from June’s 9.59 million, while year over year comparisons show declines since the fiscal year started.
Appointed Danish Counsel Toronto John Fo Mansen, noted for ties with MacKenzie and Mann interests in Canada, will oversee the Danish presence in Toronto. He succeeds the late Peter Kirkegaard amid ongoing development efforts in the region.
An official statement reports police and soldiers spared firing as Major Imbrie was assaulted by a mob outside a hospital. Several injured, one officer killed in the melee. Authorities arrested many involved amid sectarian tensions while warning crowds to avoid further violence.
Australia moves toward a reciprocal trade treaty with Canada New Zealand and South Africa with negotiations to unfold soon Austin Chapman Federal Minister of Trade and Commerce stated a customs regulation clause supporting British goods protection policy Ottawa talks had been ongoing with Canada since earlier years and involved visits by Australian ministers to Ottawa to discuss a possible exchange of preferences
Ottawa reports James Smith of Edmonton is named chairman of a Conciliation Board to investigate the wage dispute between Edmonton coal operators and their employees. In case of no recommendation the minister appoints Mr Smith to oversee the inquiry. The board will hear both employers Iniman and Rowe and employees parties as a step toward a new wage agreement.
Alberta Dairy Commissioner praised Regina exhibit as the largest dairy display at the Western Canada fair, noting only 1923 had a smaller class. The event marked the first substantial cheese showing at Regina in years.
Regina Beck Atantanewint announces inter provincial effort to unify Prairie Wheat Pools. Producers in Winnipeg and Saskatchewan approve steps toward a common charter from Ottawa. A committee is appointed to organize a new company, Canadian Cooperative Wheat, Limited, with conference notes and aims to consolidate operations across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta.
Regina's royal exhibitors claimed top honors as Shorthorn bulls Kine of the Fairies and Climsland Goldsmith shared grand and senior class wins. In Hampshire animals, Prince of Wales’ herd earned plon and reserve titles while Pekisko Alberta hosted the event.
Washington reports London has filed formal representations to the United States and Japan asserting that increasing gun ranges on signatory nations battleships would breach the Washington treaty. Secretary Wilbur supports discussing the issue to frame modernization plans for U S battleships, while comparative ranges favor Britain in many ships. A British representative on the Imperial Privy Council examined the Irish Boundary Commission constitutional question with Onawa-Canada involvement.
Northern India reports say seven rioters were killed and 40 wounded in clashes with a small Kashmir state cavalry unit. Authorities claim control is being restored as unsigned leaflets threaten a ruthless campaign against police, mirroring earlier agitprop from 1915.
A St Catharines woman stranded in Niagara Falls is described as a victim of United States immigration quotas. Born in England and raised in Canada, she faces British quota rules despite three Canadian-born children and a Canadian husband. Her home sold, she awaits entry under a policy that blocks her from joining her family in Buffalo.
Scientists in New York study the dangers of a death ray and pursue protective measures. Experiments explore how to block or shield against X ray and radium rays, with an emphasis on materials that could obstruct the beam.
Sir Henry Thornton argues in Vancouver that political parties must keep railway interests free from partisan control. He urges a representative tribunal with business leaders from each group and warns that freight-rate policy could strain national unity if railway influence bleeds into politics.
The fire situation in British Columbia has again reached a dangerous stage due to hot dry weather. The weekly fire bulletin notes 1 275 fires this year versus 6 629 last year with 1 58 percent in the Jeouver district reporting 308 outbreaks the most affected area.
Ottawa notes Canadian Commissioner of Immigration in the British Isles Obed Smith will retire after 18 years in the post and a 35 year career in the department. He helped steer immigration during the boom years and likely departs under the new per annum act.
The article notes difficulties in holding the proposed imperial conference with representation issues for Canada and New Zealand amid looming elections and travel constraints. It mentions that October is still considered, with Dominion and high commissioner talks in London, and Jamaica’s government leaders in England for the matter.
Explorer Lavite White Indians from Toronto Richard C Marsh invited by officials to display the group discovered in the Darien area at the Canadian National Exhibition.
The U S Department reports farm purchasing power nears peak since 1920s with estimated gains over last year. Total value could exceed 100 million dollars as farmers expect higher incomes, though corn futures hint a tougher year with delayed harvests and livestock prices tied to crop progress.
Rainfall across Alberta and Saskatchewan improves yields with estimates rising from forty to fifty million bushels to seventy to eighty million in Alberta. Moisture benefits summer fallow crops in Goose Lake region and DramSous area, doubling yields in many cases. Late rains helped stubble and spring plow crops, while northern regions see strong potential as drought eases.
The plan states British Columbia can supply harvesters for Alberta with most workers secured in coastal provinces. An estimated 67 400 workers are needed across three provinces for harvest operations, with Alberta's quote around 10 1 ads and a mid August revision based on reports. About 4 000 workers will come from within the province for Smailten, Labor Commission.
Ottawa reports a surge in imports of British boots and shoes for the latest year. For the twelve months ending in June, imports from the United Kingdom were valued at 803,992 dollars, up from 447,439 dollars in the previous year, reflecting growing demand and a large delegation of shoe makers.
Reports from Southern Brazil indicate Brazilian rebels ousted from Sao Paulo are fleeing northwest. They plan to force a path through the front of federal forces, then turn south seeking new lines of retreat.
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