Interest Cut Urged to Speed Up Canadian Business
Canadian politics faced calls for drastic policy shifts as MP James H Stitt urged compulsory interest cuts, bond conversions, and a $100,000,000 reconstruction fund to fund a national building program. He warned of inflation risks and proposed a purchasing board to channel orders to Canadian manufacturers.
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House of Commons
James H Stitt
Selkirk
Econ
Manitoba
Sait
George Conte
United Farmer
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Coote
Stitt
United States
Alberta special commission to press resource compensation
A special commission of Alberta will press for compensation for natural resources since the province formed in 1905. Mr Justice Tweedie of the Alberta supreme court will be Alberta's representative, with Manitoba and Saskatchewan references noted. James B Morris, president of Montreal Light, Heat and Power, spoke at the annual shareholders meeting about improved business and higher industrial electricity output.
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Special Commission
Alberta
Ottawa
Justice Tweedie
Alberta Supreme Court
Saskatchewan
Montreal
James 8. Morris
Montreal Light, Heat and Power Cons
Noted Mountain Climber Conrad Kain Dies at 50
Canadian alpinist Conrad Kain, famed for treacherous Parmham ascent in the Selkirk range, among many notable climbs, has died at age 50 in Cranbrook. His feats elevated Canadian mountaineering prominence.
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Cranbrook
Conrad Kain
Canada
Parmham
Selkirk Rang
Disorders in Paris New York Finance Watch
Wall Street focused on Paris as France confronts budget strain and potential moves away from the gold standard. Analysts tie upheaval to chronic budget imbalances, high rye prices, and fragile trade, while bankers warn that gold export bans would only have temporary world impact.
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New York
Sens
Paria
Wall Street
France
Thal
Prince George Begins South Africa Tour at Simonstown Navy Base
Prince George starts a long tour of South Africa with a welcome at Simonstown. He visits the training ship General Botha and cruiser Dorsetshire, flagship of Vice Admiral Evans. A future visit to New Zealand and Freemantle is announced, tied to Victoria state celebrations.
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Prince George
South Africa
Simonstown
Royal Navy
General Botha
Dorsetshire
ER G. Evans Evans
Broke
Canberra
Australia
Zealand
Freemantle
Victoria
Elect Officers At Convention Saskatchewan Man He Shorthorn Breeders
The Canadian Shorthorn Breeders' Association held a convention in Toronto. A resolution was passed to require exhibitions to pay grants on a proportionate basis to all winning annuals and the prize list, as before. Officers elected include President Ross of Indiana Sask, First Vice President Dunes Marshall of Duncan Ont, Second Vice President William Waldie Ont, Secretary Ireas Guelph Ont.
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Ross
Indiana Sask
Dunes Marshall
Duncan
Amendment to marking act passes committee stage in Ottawa
A bill amending the Precious Metals Marking Act advances in Parliament to regulate marking of gold and silver wares to deter counterfeit articles. Justice Robert Smith bids farewell to fellow Supreme Court judges as he retires at age 75. he was born in Cornwall Ontario.
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Supreme Court of Can- 4A
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Ont
Army Contract Probe Spurs New Congressional Inquiry
United States Army contracts already linked to multiple individuals face a fresh congressional inquiry. The administration accuses involved parties of lobbying for the deals as scrutiny expands.
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Washington
United States Army
Reform in Lords Moves Toward Limited Upper House
Lord Salisbury moves a humble address in the House of Lords praying the king to consent to reform. He proposes a bill to limit Lords membership to 32 with 180 hereditary peers and 150 chosen from outside. the scheme aims to curb prerogatives and avoid sweeping changes, though critics warn of insufficient debate and royal consent concerns.
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London
Lord Salisbury
House of Lords
Salisbury
Lords
Riding The Rails Tragic Train Yard Death in Jasper
El Ross Lunde investigated the death of Alex Hadden of Jasper who was riding the rods between the tender and first car on a Vancouver bound train in Jasper yards. He slipped on a snow bank and fell onto the rails. the lifeless body was found when the train stopped at the station.
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Jasper
Alta
R.calp
Ware
el Ross
Recall Revolution in Paris Sparks 1871 Memorable Echoes
Riots in Paris resurface memories of the 1871 communal revolution as Germans shadow the city. The Franco German war ended with Paris’ capitulation on January 29 1871 and a brief declaration of independence two months later. The second siege saw French troops clash with occupying Germans as streets ran with blood.
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Paris
Cabinet of
National Union
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Commons
Railway Amalgamation Hinted If Railways Fail To Improve
Hon C H Canan secretary of state told the Ott Women's Conservative Association that amalgamation of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways would be unavoidable this year unless operations improve. He stressed he did not speak for the government but believed fusion would be the only option if competition does not get better.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian National Railway
C.H. Canan
Ott
Ministr
Banking Committee Names Announced for House of Commons
The 50 members named to the banking committee in Ottawa are listed, including Beynon Cons, Bothwell Lib, Donnelly Lib, Raunchy Cons, MacSillan Cons, Perley Cons, and Vallance Lib from Saskatchewan, reflecting focus on key banking legislation this session.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Trade
Beynon
Jaw
C.F. Bothwell
TF Donnelly
Jon Raunchy
ER. MacS@illan
Saskatoon
EE Perley
Appell
John Vallance
South Battleford
Saskatchewan
Cattle Exports From Canada Tied to UK Quotas
Western Stock Growers Association head Jack Byers says Ottawa will permit cattle shipments to the United Kingdom for the first half of this year within a set quota. Data show 20 200 head allowed in six months from 1933, with many Canadian cattle already exported to overseas markets.
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Calgary
Jack Byers
Stevens
United Kingdom
Ottawa
Uni Kingdom
Canada
Alberta
Byers
United Kings
Simon Warns on Disarmament Efforts and UK Armament
Sir John Issues warning that disarmament failures will prompt reconsideration of Britain’s army levels. The foreign secretary outlines a realistic plan for compromise, with follow up visits to Paris and Berlin to ensure unity. He stresses equality of rights and broad limits before progress, noting the risk of a strong reaction if talks falter.
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London
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House of Commons
Sir John
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Lord Privy Aeal
Paris
Berlin
Serious Injuries From Paris Riot Involving Senator
A riot in Paris near Place de Concorde left Senator Gaston Mene and another notable figure seriously injured as a Canadian racing figure linked to Anticosti interests was knocked down. Officials cite speed and driver capability as key factors, while related notes reference Straits Settlement defense funds.
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Canada
Gaston Mene
Place de de Concorde
Menier
Anticosti
St. Los
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