Bank inquiry sessions 10 held in West Canada tour
Ottawa hosts public session on banking and currency as the royal commission visits cities from Ottawa to Victoria. Dr. WC Clark and C. Tompkins testify on government roles, treasury board, and mint operations while provinces and federal powers spar over unified policy. Calgary and Edmonton dates set, with Saskatoon Regina Winnipeg to follow.
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Ottawa
Royal Commson
Lome
Victoria
WC. Clark
Snance
C. Tompkins
Calgary
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Regina
Winnipeg
Lord Macmillan
Thomas White
Beaudrey Leman
Clark
Treasury Board
Canada
Commission
Send Out Strike Ballots Montreal Que
Montreal unionists in the railroad trades set September 15 for a national strike ballot. Twenty six thousand members will be instructed by the general chairman as a final step against a new ten percent wage cut imposed by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways. Ballots went to engineers conductors trainmen telegraphers and enginemen. There is no change in the shop trades opposition to the wage reductions.
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Montreal
Que
Canadian Nationa
Canadian Pacific Railways
Ocean Eagle to Tow Dredge to East Coast After Survey
The federal steamer Ocean Eagle under Capt William A Poole ends ice survey work and will sail through Hudson Straits on a 3000 mile voyage to a St Lawrence River or Maritime port. It will tow the dredge Church No 1 to the eastern seaboard.
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William A. Poole
Hudson Straits
St. Lawrence River
Maritimes
Ocean Eagle
Seaboard
British Silver Ingot Payment Arrives for U S Mint
A five million dollar ingot silver payment for Britain’s war debt instalment arrived at the United States Mint. The metal came from Bombay with transfers at Mong Kong and Seattle before reaching the mint for coinage.
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Great Britain
United Sates Mint
Bombay
Mong Kong
Seattle
London Wheat Conference Set in Ottawa and London
Representatives of wheat exporting and importing nations will reconvene in Ottawa and London August 21 to discuss wheat production and marketing. Hon M A MacPherson of Saskatchewan, Rt Hon Sir George Perley, and Canadian High Commissioner GH Ferguson will attend. Mr Bennett plans to return to Canada after the meeting with Ferguson to visit Ontario.
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Ottawa
Canada House
London
England
George Perley
George Has Aranged
Minster
Bennett
M.A. MacPherson
Saskatchewan
MacPherson
GH. Figuson
Bennet
Canada
Ferguson
Ontario
Grain Exchanges Propose Code of Fair Competition
The Grain Exchanges submit a proposed fair competition code to the Farm Adjustment Administration. It fixes minimum margins for most speculative purchases and aligns with established regulations since the grain price drop. Exchange officials face requests to revise margin requirements while awaiting definite fixation of limits.
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Washington
Farm Adjustment Administration
Italian Aviators Hurt In Seaplane Takeoff Accident
Four Italian aviators from General Baldo's seaplane squadron were injured when their aircraft overturned during takeoff from Horta Azores en route to Lisbon. Captain Ranieri the pilot Lieut Squaglia dies later from lung congestion. The craft had flown from Italy to Chicago and back with 14 aboard.
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Horta
Azores
Italo Baldo
Lisbon
Portugal
Ranieri
Squaglia
Cremasch
Boveri
Ponta Delgada
Italy
Chicago
Amsterdam
Movements of Trappers and Birds Near Churchill
The article notes summer heat easing and autumn near as trappers move north to their lines and birds shift south to the prairies, indicating seasonal change for Churchill residents. The tone emphasizes natural cycles and local observation of wildlife adapting to approaching fall.
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Churchill, Ees Assewwgee
Churchill
Prairies
Hudson Bay Railway Spur Near Manitoba Townsite Finished
One week ending August fifth marked the near completion of the Hudson Bay Railway summer program. Reconditioning operations are largely done and the industrial spur along the Manitoba government townsite, about one mile long, was completed during the week.
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Courenut
Atan
Hudson Bay Railway
Manitoba
Winnipeg Eyes British Market for Further Loan Issues
Winnipeg mayor Ralph Webb says the city may float additional debt in London after the cordial reception of a £15,000,000 loan. Since 1914 Winnipeg has relied on Canadian and American markets for capital needs.
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Winnipeg
London
Ralph Webb
Eggs For Northern Port Muna Left for Chesterfield Inlet
Fresh eggs packed in salt, 210 dozen, were shipped to Sergeant Wight and Constable N Yates at Chesterfield Inlet NWT. The eggs will feed policemen in the north next winter and remain preserved for over a year on the Hudson's Bay Company service boat route via Churchill.
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Ituna
Wight
N. Yates
Chesterfield Inlet
Nwt
Constable Yates
Ituna Farm
Lnd
Lome
Churchill
Hudson's Bay Company
Poppies Grow Investigation Underway Near Victoria
RCMP investigate alleged poppy cultivation by Orientals on several tracts near Saanich Victoria. Poppies may be grown but not harvested under law. Dried poppies brewed into tea contain about eight percent morphine per medical authorities. A test case may shape Ottawa legislation barring poppy cultivation.
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Victoria
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Saanich
Ottawa
Bus Line To Churchill Motor Bus Service Planned
The federal Department of Railways and Canals plans a motor bus service between The Pas and Churchill using railway tracks. The service runs August 10 to October 15 with weekly postal runs between The Pas and Churchill. The mail bus leaves The Pas Tuesdays at 11 am for Churchill arriving next evening. return trips depart Churchill Saturdays or Sundays to The Pas Monday afternoon.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Pas
Churchill
Federal Department of Ralways and Canals
Post Office Department
Warm Welcome for Governor General and Countess in North Country
Edmonton hosts the Earl and Countess of Bessborough on a first day tour of Canada. Enthusiastic crowds greet Their Excellencies in McLennan and Peace River with receptions and pioneer spirit as perfect weather aids the visit.
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Edmonton
Avverta
Peace River
Canada
Earl of
Bessborough
Countess of Bessborough
McLennan
Father and
North Country
Banking Investigation seen as vital to Canadians
Hon. Ian Mackenzie MP from Vancouver Centre, en route via Winnipeg, calls the royal commission on Canadian banking and currency the most important issue before Canadians now. He has pressed for the commission since 1990 and backs Lord Macmillan as chairman, hoping recovery hinges on a proper financial system.
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Winnipeg
Man
Royal Commission On
Ian Mackenzie
Vancouver Centre
Vancouver
Great Britain
Mackenzie
Lord Macmillan
Canada Urged to Study U S Recovery Plan
Premier S F Tolmick of British Columbia says Canada should watch U S recovery policies closely. Manitoba Premier John Bracken urges adoption of similar measures adapted for Canada to boost farmer and worker prosperity and reduce trade barriers.
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U. S
Canada
Winnipeg
United States
Johm Bracken
Manitoba
Bracken
New Public School Readers For Western Provinces Planned
Western provinces plan to introduce new readers in public schools when finances permit. The inter-provincial education committee, including deputy ministers Dr. Fletcher, Dr. Huff, Dr. Ross, and Dr. Willis, plus Alberta’s Perren Baker, agreed existing readers be discarded for up-to-date books after 15 years of use.
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Banff
Alberta
Inter-Provincial Education Committee
Robert Fletcher
Manitoba
J. 8. Huff
Saskatchewan
John T. Ross
J. Willis
Perren Baker
Canada may skip Bisley team next year says official
Col. F F Clarke of Montreal, chief range officer at the Ontario Rifle Association meet, states Canada may not send a Bisley team next year. The Dominion Rifle Association, which usually sends the team, is struggling as governmental grants have been reduced.
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Unt
Canada
Bisley
F. F. Clarke
Montreal
Ontario Rifle Association
Dominion Rifle Association
Prince Albert council cuts mill rate for 1933 tax levy
The city council approved the 1933 tax rates reducing the mill rate by 1.70 mills from last year. Public school supporters face 45 mills while separate school supporters pay 44.20 mills.
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Prince Albert
Sells Horses Saratoga Springs Sale Totals $38,400
The entire stable of Victor Emanuel was sold at public auction in the sales ring. Eighteen horses brought a total of 38400 dollars, averaging 2123 dollars per horse.
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Saratoga Springs
Victor Emanuel
Institute of radio therapy planned in London Ontario
The Telegram reports plans completed for a radio-therapy institute in London Ontario with a $1 million operation planned to begin early next year.
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Toronto
Ont
Telegram
London
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S. F. Tolmic
British Columbia
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