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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
3
Western retailers press protests over stamp tax on cheques and added charges on packaging items. Alberta delegates push for a national stand while Quebec seeks action. committee recommends against a policy to force dealers to buy imported goods with any price equalization. The matter returns to committee for further review.
Rebels under Fea and Mococca Abd el Krita plan a final assault on Ouezzan, six miles from their target, while French forces rush reinforcements, tanks, and armored cars to critical points. French artillery and air raids pin the Rifians back, though Mou Atsha post remains strained by fatigue and water shortages.
A six nation United States syndicate pursues discovery of a main zinc deposit in the Sudbury nickel district northern Ontario. Prospectors report bright outlook for a major new industry if the deposit is found and developed. Authorities note potential unsigned reposits of ore in the area.
Captain Art McCory of Whibar leads a Vancouver expedition to Canadas highest peak Mount Logan. Lieut Col WW Porter of Vancouver and Henry Hall Jr of Howton return by boat, receiving a warm welcome and news of frost bite hardships.
Hon Manning W Doherty MLA for East Kent in Regina hailed the wheat pool after a rally at the exhibition grounds stadium. He credited its first year operation with agricultural salvation and noted crop prospects were nearly secured for the season.
Ottawa reports Minister of Finance Hon. Jamies A Robb will focus on financing loans issued this year. Treasury bills totalling 99 million dollars mature on August 1, notes for 8 million mature on November 1, and the ten year war loan falls due December 1. Robb, returning from holiday, may discuss refunding some of these obligations.
In Edmonton, Hon Geo Hoadley discussed prospects for British immigration to Alberta with Seth board members. He notes 109 more young Britons may arrive this fall as applications flood board offices in Ottawa. A resignation from J B M Baxter in Saint John creates a fourth vacancy in the House of Commons ahead of possible by elections.
The report outlines uncertainty over cabinet schedules and an election timeline. It notes possible delays in announcing any raid results and hints the government may delay action until after the autumn elections to avoid impacting federal power.
The House of Commons approved the government's cruiser building programme amid opposition by Liberals and Labour who sought to reduce ship expenditures. Churchill and other government spokesmen avoided Pacific trouble talk while defending Britain’s navy as essential, amid fears of US Japan tensions and French submarine growth.
Winnipeg reports a proposal to tax railways on a mileage basis as an alternative to gross earnings. Sir Henry Thornton and Canadian National officials pressed Premier Bracken, who calls the idea inequitable for Manitoba and big provinces with less mileage. The plan aims to approach other provinces.
Canadian farmers face higher costs to harvest crops this year, about one fourth more than normal. Freight savings may offset some costs, but overall outlook remains cautious as weather and pests threaten yields across twenty million acres of wheat ten million of oats and three million of barley. Industry estimates vary with buyers pessimistic and producers cautious.
More than 50 delegates from Canada and Great Britain depart for Australia aboard the liner Araugl for the Imperial Press Conference in Melbourne. The Country party led by Viscount and Viscountess Hart ham plans a world voyage and return via the Suez Canal, with Freemantle sailing on November 2 and most Canadians returning by Vancouver in early October.
Japanese alpinists led by Yuko Maki depart Jasper Park Lodge for a 25 day ascent into the Columbia icefields. The party, accompanied by Swiss guides and Brewster outfitters, will attempt Mount Alberta and explore Athabasca and North Saskatchewan rivers, aiming to boost annual Japanese alpine activity in the Canadian Rockies.
Detroit man Dr. Edwin Scott claims a new weapon called the death stroke will be demonstrated off a U S battleship near California within two months. He says the device, built on a 6 artillery shell from World War I, will kill any ice it contacts within a 20 mile radius.
Reports claim the Duke of York accepted the World Forum of Freedom in Yorktown but is not expected to travel there next year. The forum aims to promote the Yorktown memorial linked to Lord Cornwallis surrender during the American struggle.
Washington awaits formal exchange of ratifications for a China treaty signed at the Washington arms conference. France is sending its ratification documents, expected within days, to enable a Chinese central government duty on imports and step toward stabilizing conditions and protecting foreigners.
The revised Canada Grain Act becomes effective August 1 with an order in council authorizing the new regulations. The act, long debated, focuses on elevator operation weighing and grading of grain and may place terminal elevators under a government commission, though this is considered unlikely.
Paris premier has accepted Near East Relief invitation to issue the Golden Rule dinner in York on September 29. Herriot has long worked with the organization and for two years chaired French observance of Golden Rule Sunday.
Governor Marc Ostario of Plow Company and Canadian Pacific Railway leader discusses a tolerant policy to unite eastern and western Canada. He urges shared sacrifice, settling disputes, and steady growth in agriculture and industry to ease unemployment and foster a brilliant future.
Ottawa reports a notable rise in passport applications with Canadians traveling abroad this summer. Monthly passport issues average around 5,600 since the St. Lawrence opening, and total yearly demand could exceed 30 million as fees rise. The government aims to require identification for travel but faces challenges to implement consistent controls.
Alberta government appoints BL Woods KC of Edmonton as provincial rates counsel to argue for better through rates on coal and western grain before the Railway Commission. The province seeks favorable rates, citing national importance of coal movement and Crow's Nest tariffs. Also notes MacMillan expedition ships Bon Jovi and Peary reporting health of crew. Germany pays reparations to the British treasury through June totals.
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