Wheat pool seeks damages against Montreal Port authority
Canadien Co-Operative Wheat Producers Limited of Winnipeg sues for excess storage and insurance charges on Canadian wheat stored in the harbor commissioners grain elevators in 1928 and 1929. The claim says the pool was overcharged 2878.64 for insurance and that wheat was loaned or diverted, reducing actual stored quantities.
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Montreal
Arction
Montreal Hathor Commission
Canadien Co-Operative Wheat Ducers Limited
Winnipeg
Wheat Pool
Harbor Commissioners
Eight Hour Day Debate in Canadian Commons
In Ottawa a Dominion government plan calls for a conference with provinces to discuss implementing an eight hour workday as in the Versailles treaty. Hon. Hugh Guthrie notes the 1919 signing by Sir Robert Borden and cites Washington conference adoption, while Ontario debates jurisdiction and calls for national compulsory legislation.
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Ottawa
Ontine
Canada
Commons
Hugh Guthrie
House of Come
Heenan
Sir Robert Borden
Washington
Dominion Gower Works
War Strength Of Russia in 1931 Report
Geneva Switz erland Soviet Government told the League of Nations and the Disarmament Center that Russia numbered 604993 men in its armed forces The Red air and naval forces were 25000 and 29000 men The navy tonnage was 160000 including 72000 capital ships and the air force 0 planes The secret guards numbered 45000 and total spending on armed forces in 1931 was 1280000 dollars approximately 64300000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerlana
League of No
Disarmament Center
Red Air
Ogou
Restore Titles Montmag Puty Speaker Of The House
Sr Lavergne places a resolution on the onder paper urging that the Privilege of His Majesty to Grant titles to his subjects be restored in the interest of the Empire and the Canadian Confederation.
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Montmag
Puty
Sr. Lavergne
Onder
Bandits Take Cash in Winnipeg Messenger Robbery
A trio of bandits ambushed messenger Kidd in Winnipeg seizing a satchel with 3600 dollars in cash and 15 000 dollars in cheques and money orders. Kidd fought back but was struck, rendered unconscious, and the robbers fled in a stolen car. He is in hospital in fair condition. police have only the stolen vehicle as a clue.
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Prung
Winnipeg
Rid
Ridd
Jack Campbell
Post Office
Kidd
Rudd
Ottawa officers offer to serve with Chinese air force
Eighty Royal Canadian Air Force officers, to be released from service, offer their services to Li Tehulin in Canada for duty with China against Japan. They are stationed at Ottawa Trenton and Vancouver air bases, with no government instruction to engage in any commissions or postings.
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Ottawa
Wns
China
Royal Canadan Air Force
Li Tehuin
Canada
Japan
Dominion
Defence Department
Trenton
Vancouver
Anking
Li Tohuin
F. N. Brooks
Probe Gordon Charge s Ottawa Ont
A special committee to investigate charges and allegations by Hon G N Gordon former deputy Speaker of the House has been appointed. Members include G R Geary Onesime Gagnon J L Bowman William Duff C B Howard and Alfred Speakman with motion by Hon Hugh Guthrie Justice Minister.
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Ottawa
G. N. Gordon
House of
Hugh Guthrie
G. R. Geary
Toronto South
Onesime Gagnon
Dorchester
J. L. Bowman
Pictou
William Duff
Wheat Supply Declines in Canadian Figures
In Fort William Ontario a report from the Board of Grain Commissioners shows the visible supply of Canadian wheat fell again to 185,068,203 bushels for the week ending February 13. The decline exceeds one and a half million bushels and the figures remain unrevised.
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Fort William
Icelandic air mail route rep arrives for Trans American plan
Reykjerdl Iceland-Junge ud munder Grimson of Rugby North Dakota arrives as the representative of Trans American Airlines Corporation for the announced purpose of establishing an air mail link.
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Iceland
Melnton Urges Bridge Construction Over Prairie Rail Route
R. Melntosh Liberal MP for N Battleford Sask urged priority on a northward extension from Saskatoon to No Battleford via the Pacific Railway. He argued a completed line would aid a rich, rapidly developing country and pressed Reyal Commission to consider the request amid meeting schedules.
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CR Melnton
Reyal Commisson
Ontario Meter Operatorn Association
R. Melntosh
Debates Over Wheat Bonus In House Of Commons
A brisk in house clash between Robert Gardiner and M N Campbell over a resolution urging a one dollar per acre seed bonus for wheat this year. Lib Rob MacKenzie sponsored the motion with western farmers backing the five cent per bushel subvention as inadequate for drought hit areas. The UFA convention resolution and petitions cited unequal aid, urging immediate government action toward a fairer aid policy. Western MPs delivered concise speeches in support and critique.
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Ottawa
Robert Gardiner
Alberta
United Farmers
House of Commons
M. N. Campbell
McKenzie
Robert MacKenzie
Lib
Assiniboia
Campbell
United Farmers’ Convention
Gardiner
U.F.A
MacKenzie
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipaling
British Premier Ramsay MacDonell Plans Short Rest Holiday
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonell arrived at No 10 Downing Street wearing an eye shade and a bandage over his left eye to preside over a cabinet session. He planned to travel to Chequers for rest before a three weeks holiday prescribed by his physicians.
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London
England
Ramsay MacDonall
No. 10
Downing Street
Chequers
Tidal Wave Strikes Alaska Coast Villages
Clark M. Garber reports a tidal wave along the western Alaska coast from the Kuskokwim delta northward. No loss of life noted but 2,500 natives are affected as ice blocks crush igloos and fish caches, flood dwellings, and destroy dried fish and hunting gear. Indian Affairs will coordinate aid with reindeer supervisors.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Kuskokwim River
Clark M. Garber
Indian Affairs Bureau
Garber
Indian Affairs Office
Peace River Outlet Justified by Railway Expert Panel
Ottawa report quotes J. M. R. Fairbairn chief engineer at Canadian Pacific Railway and committee as saying the western Peace River outlet is justified for the present since existing railways supply the most economical route and would handle many times current traffic, with the panel’s findings tabled in the House of Commons.
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Ottawa
J. M. R. Fairbairn
Canadian Pacific Railway
R. J. Manion
Peace River
House of Commons
Demilitarization Push at World Disarmament Meet
At the world disarmament conference session in Geneva Baron Yrio Koshinen Finland's Foreign Minister urged frontiers demilitarization and Romania's Ghika backed the plan to arm the League of Nations. He also proposed revising school books to remove war incitement.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Yrio Koshinen
Finland
Ghika
Romania
League of Nations
Britain warns Japan over potential losses in Pacific area
Sir Miles W Lam reports Chinese forces killing sailors by shellfire as Britain demands calm. Lord Ponsonby rebukes the government for backing the United States in the Nine-Power Pact and Kellogg Briand peace accord, accusing a serious misjudgment.
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London
Eng
Japan
Miles W. Lam
China
Ponsonby
House of Lords
United States
Mad Trapper of Aklavik Dies in Police Battle
Albert Johnson, the Mad Trapper, is killed after an eight week Arctic chase by a Royal Canadian Mounted Police posse led by Staff Sergeant F Hersey and trapper Noel Verville. Pilot W B May landed to rescue the wounded, as authorities and locals aided in the pursuit. Johnson had lived in isolation near Rat River, avoiding contact since entering the Yukon area, a medium-built man around 40 with a Scandinavian accent.
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Aklavik
Albert Johnson
Arctic
Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Johnson
F. Hersey
Noel Verville
Hersey
Verville
Will
Ailavik
Royal Canadian Signals Corps
Bun
Rat River
Mackenzie River
Ocean
Yukon
Germany calls for further disarmament conference
German spokesman urged a joint conference with Switzerland to draft a Magna Charta of disarmament and promote a universal system of arms limits. He argued Germany could not accept any other agreement and preferred practical steps rather than reiterating Versailles Treaty provisions. French reaction dismissed the proposals as nothing new.
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Switzerland
Germany
Rud
Heir Imple
League
Veregin Granted Bail in Yorkton Doukhobor Case
Peter Veregin leader of the 20 000 Doukhobors appeared in Yorkton Saskatchewan court for a preliminary hearing on charges of attempting to dissuade witnesses by threats. Magistrate Alex McDonald found enough evidence to send the case to a higher court. Bail of 000 was set and posted after two hours. More than 400 Doukhobors gathered. a telegram from independent Doukhobors in British Columbia praised Veregin and pledged support.
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Yorkton
Sask
Peter Peregin
Doukho Canada
KCALP
Alex. McDonald
McDonald
F. C. Wilson
K.C
J. A.M. Patrick
Defense Council
Immedi
Canada
Thums B.C
Peter Veregin
Peculiar Situation Shifts Cash Across the Border
Halifax and New England farmers move surplus funds into Canadian banks, mortgaging properties to rush proceeds across the line. The Business Week notes Maine Vermont and New Hampshire regions see deposits converted at about 1.18 to 1.20 Canadian dollars, awaiting a later return when the Canadian dollar strengthens.
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Halifax
U.S
United States
Business Week
Commercial Journal
Ilees
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Canada
Rail fares to stay low beyond February 29
The Canadian Passenger Association announced that the low weekend round trip fares offered by Canadian National Canadian Pacific and other railways in the Dominion will remain in force after February 29 the date previously set for discontinuance.
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Montreal
Que
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific
Dominion
Canadian Passenger Association
Canada’s Oldest Indian Dead at Nanoose Bay
Nanaimo B C Nanoose Bob once named Nanoose Bay and reputed the oldest Indian in Canada died at his Norocs area home aged about 105 years. His death ends a long local association with the coast and Indigenous history.
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Nanaimo
B.C
Nanoose Bob
Nanoose Bay
Canada
Norocs
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Nce
Russia
Memenger
J. A. Ruddick
Dominion Dairy
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Canadian
Peace River Outlet
Ussion
France
Italy
Naval DI
Andre Tardieu
Dino Grandi
Britain
Mad Trapper
Veregin
Hay
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