Government Amendment Vote Shifts in Provincial Legislature
The government won a split vote on an amendment with 122 against and 120 for, a 2 vote margin. Speakers Lemateux and Chaplin abstained, while Alfred Speakman pledged to oppose. Several Progressive, Independent, and Labor members sided with the government, enabling approval of the motion to proceed with the throne address patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Msera
Corentree
Campbell
Mackenzie
Ask Wot
Lucas
Catarose
Alta AM Carichari
Kindersley
Sask AM
Boutliclee
Vegreville
Alte
Paupher
Last Mountain
Sask
Lemateux
A.D. Chaplin
Alfred Speakman
Red Deer
Chamber
Alberta
Messrs
A.W. Nell
Comox Alberni
Henri Bourassa
Labelle
JS Woodsworth
Ait Heaps
Winnipes
House
Meighen
City of Vancouver Chief Engineer Drowned At Sea
Victoria reports Hugh Dickson chief engineer of the steamer City of Vancouver is believed drowned after heavy seas in a gale. Dickson was reported missing December 6, five days after the Vancouver departed Oxake, likely washed overboard by a heavy comb of waves.
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Victoria
Hugh Dickson
City of Vancouver
Hea
Jane Dickson
Vancouver
Oxake
Riding Skill Enchallenge Cup Offered For Military Riding
Alfred Rogers Sr donates an challenge cup to reward the best rider in a military riding competition open to officers and ex officers from all branches. Uniforms must be worn and scores depend on mount performance at the Toronto Municipal grounds near June. The Canadian Naval Institute for the Blind in Alberta lists two blind teachers, Miss Fisher and Miles McKellar, who travel teaching and advising to expand life vision for the handicapped. A proposal to abolish all stamp taxes on commercial documents targets the Pakistani government by the Winnipeg board of trade.
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Toronto
Alfred Rogers, Sr
Ing
Alta
Navval Institute For the Blind
Alberta
Miss Pisher
Eumonton
Miles McKellar
Cathy
Winnipeg Board of Trade
Saskatchewan Premier Dunning Charts Economic Upturn
Premier Dunning in a budget speech says Saskatchewan economic conditions are better than any period since the Great War and urges care with taxation. He notes arrears and public revenues, discusses oil and other oils, and mentions the gasoline tax as a fiscal factor under review in other provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Dunning
Downing
Supreme Court holds case important to Canadian auto dealers
The Supreme Court of Canada grants a case of importance to automobile dealers. The dispute centers on whether a seller who surrenders a vehicle to meet contract terms may still pursue profit from a resale. Solomon Chan vs Motors of Vancouver is cited, with lower court rulings upholding that a buyer with a false surrender may sue for the balance beyond the contract price. The appeal court majority upheld the lower decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Canada
Het Fab Columbia
Mayers
Solomon Chan
Motors of
Vancouver
Ls Con
Royal Commission Mine Survey Nearing Completion
The royal commission on mining enters final stages as it hears operators’ proposals. Sir Herbert Samuel, chairman, outlined plans including wage relief in some districts, a 19 percent cost cut by owners on non-wage expenses, and reductions in railway rates. The commission will consider immediate temporary disincentives and adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Commission
London
Royal Coma
Fis Atk
Williams
Indy
Evan
Herbert Samuel
German Chancellor Forms New Cabinet
Bevin Kan von minoculture has commissioned Chancelier Luther to form another cabinet after coalition talks collapsed. Luther’s mandate followed Erich Koel and former Chancellor Bhrenbach informing the president the coalition government was impossible. The move comes as Locarno treaty issues prompt a reshuffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevin Kan von
Wind Up of Binge Gold Mines Limited Demand in London
Shareholders in London resist the Manitoba mining firm Binge Gold Mines Limited as it winds up. Reports indicate the move is being demanded by investors despite unclear details and international involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Arcade Wionipes
Binge Gold Mines Limited
Manitoba
London
Eng
No Date Fixed for Empire Parley Yet
London reports that no date has been fixed for an imperial conference. Dominion governments prefer to decide timing after consultations among overseas administrations. A suggestion favors October or later to accommodate parliamentary sessions and elections.
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London
Noth Debinite
Bult
Sesaion
BC Seeks Eight Million Home Seekers Plan
Premier Oliver cites need for eight million new settlers to boost industry in British Columbia. Delegates from Manitoba discuss standardizing land values and immigration policy. Nicholson and Ward address implications for road pricing, land value standards, and future Dominion Government action through western farmer organizations.
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Omeseekers
B.C
Oliver Vancouver
British Columbia
Vrandon
Manitoba
Council of Agriculture
Domi
Mic Eonnell
HP. Nicholson
Dauphin
Man
J. W Ward
Nienonson
Ward
Farmers’ Organizations
Dominion
Council
A. J. M. Poole
Watted Farmers of
Nicholson
Untitled fragment on British Columbia taxation and wealth
A fragmented passage argues that British Columbia has grown since the last decade but faces taxation that deters wealth creation. It claims taxes divert funds to government coffers for luxuries, hindering provincial prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
British Colubia
Campaign for Fair Trading Policy Initiated in Toronto
A Canada wide effort by the Retail Merchants Association launches a campaign to establish a fair trading policy among manufacturers wholesalers and retailers. It aims to guarantee reasonable profit margins on nationally advertised standard foods and directs outreach to grocers auto tire and accessory dealers implement dealers and booksellers with broader interest from hardware shoe and clothing sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Retail Merchants Association of Canada
Canada
Russia to Join Geneva Conference Amid Conditions
Reports state Russia will participate in the preliminary disarmament talks at Geneva if Moscow’s terms are met, a move seen as a setback for Moscow’s hardline communists led by Zinostev. The shift suggests moderates hold sway in Moscow while factions remain, as Western powers push toward Moscow engagement. In Toronto, protests by women’s group council oppose mayor and council over a coal purchase, arguing Alber coal is superior for civic sale.
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Russia
Geneva
France
Great Britain
Switzerland
Moscow
Toronto
Thomas Foster
Council of Women
Alber
British Families Set for Canada Migration Drives
Dozens of British families have been approved to sail to Canada in spring as settlers under the overseas settlement plan. The Canadian authorities in London expect about 300 more families to depart by mid June, contributing to nearly half of the farms available for settlement. A cold snap grips Italy with snow across the foothills from the Alps to Naples.
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London
Canada
Dominion
Overseas Settlement Department
Secretary of State
Dominions
Italy
Alp
Naples
Ancient Life of America Found in Minnesota
Evidence dating back 209 million years in Minnesota reportedly found by Professor Gruner of the University of Minnesota. The discoveries include microscopic plant life forms embedded in iron rock foundations, predating animal life.
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America
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Gruner
University of Minnesota
Federal Aid For Coal Shipments Reported
Alberta coal operators pressed for federal aid to move a million tons to Ontario. Officials in Ontario and Alberta discussed expanding existing programs under the CNB. Toronto ministers and the Mines Department noted a plan to send Alberta coal to Ontario by the first week in March, with further communications on exceeding quantities.
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Alberta
Ontario
Regotarion
Vaal Council
Exis
Elmonte
Irate
Denther
Toronto
Wea
Tarlo
Flnes
CNB
Mare
Mines Department
Prince Albert Delegates Seek Four Day Fair at Regina
Delegates of the Prince Albert Agricultural Society urged the Western Canada Fairs Association to approve a four day exhibition at Regina during the forthcoming convention. The two delegates, J.P. and another, were instructed to request dates immediately after the current fair period to attract strong exhibits and coordinate with government departments.
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Prince Albert
Regina
Sask
Prince Allert Agricultural Society
Western Canada
Regia Elieant J.P
Regia
Hhe
Marketing Agreement Becomes Operative in Winnipeg
A marketing agreement between Canadian Millers and Canadian Cooperative Wheat Producers becomes operative. L. Smith, sales manager of the pio ncers agency, announced. Only part of this year's crop will be handled through this indies ect. The agreement aims at mutual advantage after months of negotiations.
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Winnipeg
Cata
L. Smith
Sles
Pioncers
Saskatchewan Establishes Agricultural Research Fund
The legislature approved a 254,200 surplus funded Saskatchewan Agricultural Research Foundation. Interest on principal funds scientific plant and animal disease research, soil studies, marketing investigations, scholarships for Saskatchewan College of Agriculture students and graduates, and supports the agricultural college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katcchewan Agricultural Research Founda
Canada Wartine Wheat Board
Committee On Agriculture
Saskatchewan
College of Agriculture
Agricultural College
Prewter Dunning
Dean Rutherford
M. Hamilton
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Astuciaion
Legal right for Wheat Pool to fix damages explained
A Saskatchewan legislative discussion covers amendments to the Wheat Pool Act. Provisions would allow the corporation to require members to pay damages for breached marketing agreements. The bill outlines remedies including injunctions and specified breach implications under the act's marketing framework.
Progressives Split Over Conservative Amendment
In Ottawa the Progressive faction held pivotal sway as 24 MPs backed a Conservative amendment while 19 voted against. The division across ridings including Sask, Manitoba, Alberta and Ontario reflected key defections and support among leaders like Robert Forks and Agnes MacPhail as the measure moved through parliamentary debate.
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Liet
Ottawa
Man
Bive
Measre
Camp
Nekevale
Sask
Lucas
Caumir
Mia
Brandon
Agnes MacPhail
Grey
Oat Brown
Togas
Mandacland
Bow Kiser
Alta
Millar
Qu’Appelle
North Huroo
Gat
Jellitt
Lethbridge
Alu
Evans
Rosetown
Sask Bird
Nelop
Speteee
Rattle River
Gardiner
Acadia
Ward
Dmaphin
Speakman
Red Dee
Hevibien
Provencher
Mans Steuieman
Spurts
Tate
M Donald
Caote
MacLeu
Ate Johnston
Lang Lake
Sack Kennedy
Peace Iver
Ala
No Shortage Of Rubber Wins Wheat Championship
The Daily Mail reports near surveys by major rubber firms predicting world rubber production around 98 to 100 million tons for the year, with prices possibly rising though supply remains tight. Seager Wheeler wins the Saskatchewan Farm Crops Trophy at Saskatoon, while Moose Jaw’s Laura Agricultural Society captures the International Harvester Company Challenge Shield with 484 points. The coastguard may base seaplanes at Chicago as part of upcoming Navy and industrial exercises.
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London
Daily Mall
Daily Mail
Saya
Han
Seager Wheeler
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Seager Whee
Rosthern
Univer
Chicago
William Deanborough
Laura
United States Coastguard
T. Eaton
Lake Michigan
Lever
International Harvester Company Challenge
Divorce cases across parliament with regional origins
One hundred divorce applications lie before parliament this session. Among them fourteen originate from Ontario and Quebec, with several from Bridle and Columbia regions, highlighting cross province concerns in ongoing family law matters.
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Ottawa
Gren
Ontario
Quebec
Columbia
Cold wave grips Europe from Russia to Italy
A frigid Arctic blast sweeps from central Russia across Poland Germany and France to Great Britain Ireland and reaches Toulon Rome and Naples in a wide arc. The bitter air stretches from north to south over 1.5 miles of sky and has already bitten deeply into the region with biting wind and low temperatures.
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Runa
Italy
Russa
Poland
Germany
France
Great Britain
Ireland
Toulon
Romy
Naples
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Pacific Cable Board
Daily Express
Wilbiamen
Ohio
Degman McConnell
Here
Melbourne
Austin Chapman
Start
Agricultural Research Fund
Whedon Kina
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Act of Corporation
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