Dominion's next fifty years belong to Canada says envoy
Washington reports Sir Esme Howard as British ambassador praising Canada’s future. He predicts industrialization through hydroelectric power, diverse resources, and increased agriculture. He hopes to visit Hudson Bay and the Cobalt District, noting Canada’s national spirit and British heritage shaping policy. He sees Canada expanding in world affairs.
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Washington, D.C
Canada
Rame Howard
Sare
Dominion
Eame
Hudson Bay
Esme
Cobalt
Opening of the Saskatchewan Legislature
The Saskatchewan Legislature opened at 3 pm on February 6 marking the first non Liberal government to hold the governorship since 1905. Premier J T Anderson entered to enthusiastic reception with Liberal leader J G Gardiner also honored. The throne speech by Lt Governor H W Newlands outlined resource emphasis and confidence in provincial administration.
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H. W. Newlands
Old Age Pensions in Canada Reach 34480 Recipients
Ontario leads with 19300 pensioners, followed by Manitoba 4801, British Columbia 4407, Saskatchewan 4395, and Alberta 1517. Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island had not adopted the scheme. December 21, 1929 figures from the department of labor.
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Canada
Ottawa
Department of Labor
Quebec
Nova Scatia
New Brunswick
Prince Baward Island
Ontario
Manitoba
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Acclaimed Brandon MP Crerar to sit in House of Commons
Hon. T. A. Crerar, minister of railways and canals, elected by acclamation to represent Brandon in the House of Commons. He succeeds Hon. Robert Forke, who retired and was named to the Senate. Crerar previously led United Grain Growers, Limited.
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T. A. Crerar
Brandon
House of Commons
Mr. Crerar
The
United Grain Growers, Limited
Robert Forke
Forke
House
Senate
Parole Recommended for Explorer Cook at Leavenworth
Federal parole board recommends parole for US year sentence of Arctic explorer Frederick A. Cook currently at Leavenworth federal penitentiary. The action follows review of his case and eligibility for release under federal guidelines.
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Washington, Dc
Frederick A. Cook
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Federal Parole Board
Soviet abandons search for airmen Carl Eielson and Borland
The Soviet government ends the search for aviation explorers Carl B. Eielson and Earl Borland, believing they perished in Siberia after vanishings during a polar exploration mission.
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Moscow
Carl B. Eielson
Earl Borland
Siberia
Attempted assassination wounds Mexico City president
Pascual Ortiz Rubio sworn in as Mexico's president is wounded in the jaw by a would be assassin who fired six shots. The president's condition is reported not serious and the attacker Miguel Flores, 22, is arrested at the National Palace. Two other party members and the president's wife and niece are wounded. Continuous police action and party ties to Jose Vasconcelos are noted.
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Mexico City
Pascual Ortiz Rubio
Mexico
Presdent
Opelia Ortega
Senora Ortega
Rational Palace
Miguel Flores
Jose Vasconcelos
Ortiz Rubio
CPR Proposes Five Branch Line Bills For Parliament
The Canadian Pacific Railway plans five bills before Parliament this session to authorize about 160 miles of branch lines across Alberta Saskatchewan and Quebec. Lines would run from Tempest Alberta Dunelm Saskatchewan Duval Sask Glenrose Sask to Shellbrook and a short line in Ile Perrot Quebec. Securities issuance authorized up to 50 000 a mile.
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CPR
Ottawa
Canadian Pacific Railway
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Quebec
Taber
Tempest
Dunelm
Duval
Sask
Pheasant Hills
Glenrose
Shellbrook
Ile Perrot
Vaudreuil
Manitoba Telephones plans capital expansion in Winnipeg
Manitoba Telephones Winnipeg plans for about six million dollars in capital expenditure over the next three years. The Manitoba Telephone System reports a ten story office building and system expansion, with extensions into northern mining districts. The 1921 deficit was wiped out, yielding a 155,825 dollar surplus, and 1929 revenue reached 3,540,764.99 with net earnings of 251,190.56.
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Winnpeg
Manitoba Telephone System
W. J. Major
Telephones
Manitoba
Move for Address in Reply Named by Liberals
The office of the prime minister announced that the motion for an address in reply to the speech from the Throne at the Dominion Parliament opening will be moved by Ross W. Gray Liberal member for West Lambton. Vincent Dupuis Liberal member for Laprairie Naperville will second. Both are new House of Commons members. Gray replaces W. T. Goodison and Dupuis succeeds Inte Roch Lancaster, taking seat at the upcoming session.
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Ottawa
Ross W. Gray
West Lambton
Vincent Dupius
Laprairie-Napieville
Oth
House of Commons
Gray
W. T. Goodison
Dupuis
Ottawa radio plan to follow royal commission rebuke
Ottawa ministers announce broadcasting policy will align with royal commission recommendations. Marine and posts ministry official signals government intent to push the radio broadcasting framework through Parliament, citing expert guidance and urgent national interest.
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Ottawa
Unt
Royal Commission On Broadcasting
Hot. P
Canin
Marine
Great Britain Wins First L S Thompson Trophy in Speed Race
Britain becomes first holder of the L. S. Thompson trophy after air speed feat by Squadron Leader A H Orlebar. Ambassador Sir Kane Howard received the trophy in Washington from Senator Hiram Bingham, head of the National Aeronautic Association, for the 357 723 miles per hour record in last fall’s Schneider Cup race.
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Washington
Kane Howard
Hiram Bingham
Connecticut
National Aeronautic Assocation
Great Britain
A. H. Orlebar
Britain Eyes Global Disarmament Talks After Five Power Pact
Premier MacDonald signals support for a planned international disarmament conference after the five power talks conclude. Britain aims to abolish submarines and reach tentative reductions in capital ships with the United States and Japan. Delegations note potential 5-5-3 limits, while cruiser questions linger. France approves the general direction.
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London
England
MacDonald
Minnster
League of Natons
League
Great Britain
United States
Japan
U.S
Memorial Service Held For Canada High Commissioner
The body of Hon. P. C. Larkin, Canada's high commissioner in London, was cremated privately at Golders Green. Col. J. L. Ralston attended, among a small group. A memorial service was later held at Christ Church, Lancaster Gate, with the Bishop of Ke ntington officiating. The piece notes the first visitor entry in the Canada House register reads “Peter Larkin, Toronto” with “indefinite” as stay length.
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Emony
L. Ralston
London
England
P. C. Larkin
Canada
Golders Green
J. L. Ralston
National Defence
Larkin
High Commissioner
Christ Church
Lancaster Gate
Kenington
Canada House
Peter Larkin
Toronto
Potato Embargo Debate Highlights Irish Growers’ Plight
A British deputation pressed Rt. Hon. Noel Buxton Minister of Agriculture to urge Canada to end the embargo on British potato imports. They cited a market flot and rising prices in Canada while Irish growers suffer.
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London
England
British Isles
Ireland
Canada
Noel Buxon
Resigns As Liberal Leader In Bow Valley Province
Edmonton reports that Captain Joseph T. Shaw, provincial Liberal leader and Bow Valley MLA, announced his resignation as party leader in the legislature on Wednesday afternoon. He will stay on as House leader until the current session ends.
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Edmonton
Umors
Joseph T. Shaw
Bow Valley
Little Lady Digs Igloo At Quebec Winter Pageant
A playful note describes a girl digging an igloo outside the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City ahead of the Winter Ice Pageant. The piece humorously notes that pageant director Jack Strathdee plans a variety of winter amusements, promising attractions for all tastes and ensuring no one leaves unwooed.
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Cateau Frontenac
Quebec City
Chateau Frontenac
Jack Strathdee
Suw
Air Mail Totals 435163 Pounds Carried in 1929
Ottawa report shows 435163 pounds of postal matter flown on air routes in 1929 with potential upward revisions. Sioux Lookout to Narrow Lake Northern Ontario led routes, transporting 3404 pounds, while Montreal to Rimouski carried 63672 pounds in five months. Edmonton to Aklavik weighed 16770 pounds overall. Air mail favored remote areas where weight and time savings are greatest.
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Ottawa
Post Office Department
Sioux Lookout
Narrow Lake
Ontario
Montreal-Rimouski
Edmonton
Aklavik
Wih
No Change in Policy of Wheat Pools in Canada
Winnipeg reports that Western governments pledged to guarantee the 15 percent margin for the prairie Wheat Pools while wheat values sag by about 1 2 percent per bushel. George McIvor notes the policy will not alter. pools will sell to meet demand from mills and buyers, avoiding forced liquidations.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Northern
Prairie Wheat Pools
Co-Operative
George McIvor
Canadian Wheat Pool
Premier Brownlee defends Western wheat pools aim
Alberta Premier J E Brownlee argued in the provincial legislature that Western wheat pools are not seeking to force high prices. He said pools will hold back wheat to avoid harming Canadian growers amid a large carryover and warned against misreporting and boycotts hurting the Empire.
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England
Canada
Empire
Conference To Discuss Livestock Growth in Ottawa
Provincial governments invited to send representatives to a March meeting in Ottawa to discuss ways to increase livestock production. Hon. W. R. Motherwell, Minister of Agriculture, calls the conference with Dr. Grisdal likely chairing. Canada’s slower livestock growth compared to domestic use spurs departmental and industry consultation.
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Ottawa
W. R. Motherwell
Grisdal
Canada
Government explores unemployment insurance with provinces
Ottawa Ontario The Dominion Government consults the provinces to gauge support for unemployment insurance. Hon Peter Heenan Master of Labor told a deputation from the Confederation of Catholic Workers of Canada that if provinces favor it he will seek to amend the British North America Act to aid its establishment.
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Ottawa
Better Radio Reception In Sun Spots Expected
Toronto report from W E Harper Victoria retiring president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada says radio reception should improve in coming months as sun spots brighten, since reception is poorest at peak sun spot activity. H R Kingston of London was elected president and J B Plaskett of Victoria was named honorary president.
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Toronto
W. E. Harper
Victoria
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Harper
H.R. Kingston
London
J. 8. Plaskett
BC Looks to Aid Veterans Education Program
The provincial government plans funding to educate veterans dependents and senior children. An expenditure of 12,000 dollars is proposed for this year to support about seventy five to one hundred students. Hon. Joshua Hinckcliffe, Minister of Education, outlined the measure to the British Columbia legislature during committee discussions.
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Victona
Joahua Hincliffe
Columbia
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