Ottawa urged to aid relief measures for unemployment
Western Canadian delegation urges Ottawa to back a Dominion wide scheme of unemployment insurance and share costs. Conference presses for a one third Dominion contribution with two thirds split among municipalities, and seeks emissaries to Ottawa to push formal talks. Prime Minister King open to remedial measures if provinces unite. Delegates plan pilgrimage to capital with provincial representation to Ottawa.
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Canada
Dominion
Lake Superior
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
J. E. Brownlee
Peter Heenan
Labor
W. L. Mackenzie King
Ottawa
Ralph SE Webb
Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces
Ontario
Wheat Pool Conference in London England
Preliminary talks in London discussed regulating Canadian grain exports to Britain and establishing grain elevator facilities. Attending were Rt Hon J H Thomas, Beal, and Canadian Wheat Pool leaders A J McPhail, W A McLeod, and D R McIntyre. The session took place in Mr Thomas room in Parliament Buildings.
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London
Eng
Winnipeg
J. H. Thomas
Lond Prvy Beal
Canadian Wheat Pool
Britain
A. J McPhail
Regina
W. A. McLeod
Winipeg
D. R. McIntyre
Eastern Ales
Mackay Released After Extradition Request Denied
Los Angeles resident W R Mackay detained at requests of Canadian authorities over alleged illegal machine gun transport across the Canada United States border was released by the U S commissioner’s office. The ruling said Canadian authorities failed to establish sufficient cause for extradition. He had been sought at Vancouver.
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Los Angeles
W. R. Mackay
Canada-United States
United States
MacKay
Vas ‘Couver
Prince of Wales Studies South Africa During Cape Town Visit
During his Cape Town stay the Prince of Wales spends a near holiday value while devoting substantial time to learn about South Africa, its interests and problems, illustrating a focused tour amid leisure.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Prince of Wales
Great Future For Canada in a Massey tribute address
Sir Esme Howard. British ambassador in Washington, hails Canada’s future prospects and free border with the United States. He praises Vincent Massey, notes Canada’s frontier security and immense natural resources, and argues Anglo American ties strengthen Canadian welfare and political stability. He credits Massey with close U S cooperation and highlights Canada’s advantageous position.
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Kame Howard Eters
West Indies
Vincent Massey
Washington
United States
Sir Eame
Canada
North Pole
Authorities Firm On Mennonite Question
Canadian immigration officials say the 6 000 distressed Mennonites in Germany will not be admitted this winter and no special privileges will be granted. In spring the case will be reviewed, but actions will follow immigration laws and Canada’s agricultural needs.
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Ottawa
Unt
Canada
Germany
Immigration Department
Ottawa motorist aids guests from hillside breakdowns
A young Ottawa motorist helped a party officers whose car broke down on Sunday in Gatineau Hills. They asked to be dropped at Government House. He later received a letter of thanks from Her Excellency Viscountess Willington accompanied by a bouquet.
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Ottawa
Wurna Lebelle
Gatineau Hills
Government House
Willingdon
Danish Pioneer Horup Returns With Film From Canada
Helge Horup, a young Dane who in three years built a successful Northern Ontario farm, leaves for Denmark with 5 000 feet of film. He plans to screen it in parts as pictorial proof that opportunities exist for those who are willing to pioneer.
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Toronto
Helge Horup
Ontario
Denmark
Conservative MP Lacy Astor to broadcast to Canada and US
Lacy Astor, Conservative member of the House of Commons, will speak over Radio London to Canada and the United States within about a week. Her message will be aimed at women and urge continued efforts for world peace.
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London
England
Lacy Astor
House of Commons
Canada
United States
Copy Was Never Forgery in Toronto Mail and Empire
A handwriting expert declared the so called draft of the United States Declaration of Independence in Toronto a hoax. He cited lead pencil markings and a magnifying glass evidence suggesting the signature was drawn then inked.
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Toronto
Mail and Empire
May's naval cuts hinge on Five Power talks outcome
London reports say First Lord of the Admiralty A V Alexander told Commons the British cruiser fleet and naval estimates for the next decade depend on Five Power Naval Conference results. He cited potential savings of over 52 million pounds if battleship replacements are deferred to 1936 and noted decisions on submarines await conference conclusions.
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London
Eng
A. V. Alexander
The
Admiralty
House of Commons
Great Britain
Naval Conference
Alexander
Mr. Alexander
Questoner
Manitoba Beekeepers Meet In Winnipeg
The 23rd annual convention at the Royal Alexandra Hotel heard how Manitoba holds a three year Dominion record for first grade honey. Secretary L. T. Floyd reported a crop estimate of 6,899,339 pounds with 144 pounds per colony, 2,856 apiaries, and spring and fall counts of 47,505 and 42,726. W. D. Wright of Souris praised for Dominion sweepstakes wins, Roy Mullen of Myrtle noted for 26,000 pounds from 100 colonies.
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Winnipeg
Stannove
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Dominion
L. T. Floyd
W. D. Wright
Souris
Manitoba
Brandon
Roy Mullen
Myrtle
Farm Home Destroyed in Saskatchewan Fire Tragedy
A Kerrobert area fire, sparked by an early morning kerosene explosion nine miles west of Tramping Lake, levelled a farm home. Lester Matters died in Kerrobert hospital after 24 hours of pain, as he and three children suffered burns. daughter Nellie, 14, died shortly after admission.
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Kerrobert
Lester Matters
Tramping Lake
Farmfer
Kerrobert Hospital
Nellie
Scientist Suggests Oil to Split Polar Ice for Byrd
Dr. Howard T. Barnes of McGill University proposes using chemicals to hasten breakup of the South Polar ice pack if Admiral Byrd wants it. The approach would target a vital break and then shift the ice mass through manoeuvre.
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New York
N.Y
Howard T. Barnes
McGill University
Admiral Byrd
Barnes
Canadian Scouts Contingent Thanks Helpers for Jamboree
The chief scout of Canada Viscount Willingdon extends gratitude to Canadians for funding and supporting the national Scouts contingent at the last year’s Jamboree in England. He cites subscriptions by Canadians and individual boys as key to increasing numbers, and praises the jamboree committee led by Colonel Snow for organizing the effort.
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General Wilingdos
Ottawa
England
Canada
Viscount Willingdon
Association
Snow
Unemployment Debate Focuses on Wheat Pool Policy
Winnipeg Mayor Ralph H Webb warned the wheat pool policy of holding grain for higher prices worsens Canada’s unemployment. Saskatoon Mayor John Hair and United Farmers leader Hew Lewis opposed the claim as Western delegates opened a jobless parley in Winnipeg to urge federal unemployment relief and government aid.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Ralph H. Webb
Western Conference
Webb
Tam
United States
Great Britain
Britain
Australia
Manchuria
India
Italy
France
Germany
John W. Hair
Saskatoon
Winnpieg
Move Made to Check Up on Stock Brokers
Winnipeg dispatch reports wide repercussions from the arrest of 10 Toronto brokers on conspiracy to defraud. Manitoba acts to seize bank accounts and audit brokerage firms while provincial authorities coordinate with Alberta British Columbia to pursue uniform legislation. In Calgary, Isaac W. Solloway and Harvey Mills face preliminary fraud and conspiracy charges.
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Winnipeg
Prairie
Toronto
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
Activ
Dom Non
Ackling
Manioba
Stobie Foriong-Matthews, Limited
Solloway, Mills and Company, Ltd
W. J. Major
K-C
Municipal and Public Utility Commission
Vancouver
The
Stock Exchange
Solloway-Mills and Company, Ltd
Stable, Furlong-Matthews, Ltd
Solloway Mills
Calgary Stock Exchange
Saskatchewan
Calgary
Isaac W. Solloway
Harvey Mills
Solloway- Mills’ Organization
Manitoba urged broad representation at World Grain Show
J H Evans deputy minister of agriculture Manitoba urged all agricultural societies to arrange immediate representation at the World Grain Show to be held in Regina in 1992. He praised junior seed growers for growing interest in producing better seed and called for full Manitoba participation.
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Winnipeg
Regina
J. H. Evans
Manitoba
Agricultural Societies Convention
Anld
Evans
Endurance Test a Success for Cardington Airship
The dirigible Endurance completed a 53 hour endurance flight returning to its home port after a zigzag voyage over southern England. It crossed the channel to the Isles of Scilly, then Plymouth, the Isle of Wight, Dover and southeastern coast ports, finishing in London amid mist.
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Cardington
Eag
England
Selly Islands
Plymouth
Isle of Wight
Dover
London
Pioneer Women Honored by British Columbia Legislature
The British Columbia legislature opened with ceremonies honoring pioneer women who helped lay Canada’s foundations on the Pacific. A dozen pioneer women occupied seats in the House and received tributes on behalf of those they represented, the government and opposition.
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Victoria
Artish Columbia
Canada
Pacific
Princess Deana Wedding Set for February Start
Vienna dispatches report the union of Princess Deana daughter of Dowager Queen Marie to Count Alexander of Pleas has been fixed for the second half of February.
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Vienna
Vuspatcnes
Oucharrest
Deana
Marie
Alexander
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Proggrour
H.C. Nixon
Progressive Group
Pather
Piccaninny
Lady Willingdon
Spanish Main
Canadian National
Lady Somers
Canadian National Railways
Byrd
Manitoba Agricultural Societies
B.C
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