Parliament Opens With Talk of Freight Rates and Senate Reform
The throne speech outlines key measures including equalizing freight rates between provinces, government control of ocean rates, and rail and port improvements. A conference between federal and provincial governments will precede constitutional amendments on the Senate. The government also plans grain act amendments and western freight relief, while conservatives push for broader protection and the Progressives demand lower rates.
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Ontawa
Fred
Cauass
Canada
St. Lawrence River
Rnder
Peace River District 5
Progressive Party
Western
Saskatchewan considers butter grade labeling mandate
A proposed resolution from Prince Albert via mail urged Saskatchewan to require printed butter grades on wrappers and grant government graders authority to inspect retailers and sample butter to verify grade accuracy. The measure aimed to restore consumer confidence in butter quality after reports of grades as low as 36 to 40 affecting trust.
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Saskatchewan
Prince Albert
Daily Convention
Opium Problem Talks End in Deadlock at Geneva
A Geneva subcommittee on the opium smoking issue reached only a stalemate after a session that drew both United States and European delegates. The talks failed to produce any accord, with participants leaving with a firm disagreement. The meeting was part of the International opium center’s efforts to address the problem through diplomacy but yielded no final path forward.
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Geneva
Eyes
Sale
Distributio of Reserve Surplus Ties to Federal Matter
The article discusses Mr Dunn and the Saskatchewan Legislature's caution on federal matters. It notes potential actions by the government after the final order, with reference to surplus distributions and ongoing resolutions. No definitive policy statement is provided, but the discussion signals forthcoming steps in coordination with federal authorities.
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Fer Dunning
Canada
Saskatchewan
Dunnig
Duusing
New Canadian Loan Surprise To London
London reports a surprise from Ottawa as the Canadian government announces a £5,000,000 six months Treasury bill issue at 4 percent to fund redemption plans. The market expects no renewal of the Dominion bond, hinting at New York borrowing. Viscount notes the issue but doubts a sterling loan flotation.
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Treasury
London
Dominion
Ottawa
New York
Snowslide Kills Two in Nelson Ranch House Fire
A snowslide at Queen's Bay in Nelson B C demolishes the Moyle ranch house and kills Mr and Mrs Moyle in their beds. Jobin Hoste age 30 and a young servant were housed in the upper room as the couple and servant escaped to the roof. Bodies of the elderly couple were recovered later as a rail line is shut for the season after thaw and slide.
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B.C
Killa
Nelson
Taneh House
Kootenay
Queen's Bay
John H. Moyle
Jobin Hoste
Young Hoste
British Publishers Call For Postage Reduction
A London deputation from Britain's printing and paper industries urged restoring the penny postage to boost home and export trade. They argued it would reduce unemployment and aid the economy, noting New Zealand postals gains after a rate cut. The Times commented Canada's London loan plans signal a shift from New York as a financing hub. Debarred large families in Montreal face housing discrimination complaints to city hall despite no clear remedy.
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London
United Kingdom
Great Britain
New Zealand
Toronto Liberal Association backs depositor support
The Toronto Men’s Liberal Association has passed a resolution stating it is in favor of assisting depositors. The action reflects a stance on protecting bank or financial interests amid unfolding economic issues.
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Toronto
Toronto Men's Liberal Association
Hon
May Reduce Price Of Seller Settlement Land
A discussion on the Soldiers Settlement Board outlines possible authority to reduce land prices for soldiers if payments are deemed excessive. If established, land value and purchaser obligations could be adjusted to reflect a lowered price.
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Onawa
Diphtheria Epidemic in Nome Reaches Local Crisis
Nome Alaska reports diphtheria cases at 29 with 30 percent of antidotes used and five deaths. Curtis Welch, acting Nome official, telegraphs Dr G M Madder in Seattle for guidance, stating no nurses needed and four in hospital with five others in emergency care.
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Deetor
Seattle
Nome
Alaska
Nessana
Curtis Welch
Nomie
G. M. Madder
United States
Health Service
Saskatchewan to teach rural youth agriculture programs
A Saskatchewan minister announced government plans to provide agricultural instruction for rural boys and girls, following criticism of dairy judging contest results. Professor Shaw noted training gaps and said bringing in agricultural experts could raise provincial standards, as many students lack access to urban institutes.
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Tarai Fhe
Hoa. C. M. Hamlin
Am.icalture
Saskatchewan Dairy
Hamilton
Eitiea
Shaw
Fentehia
Eliow
Halibut Treaty Registered Opens Western Coast Season
The government filed with the League of Nations the Pacifie Halibut Treaty of 1923 now in force, providing an open fishing season for halibut on the western coast. The registration makes the treaty public under the League Covenant.
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Ottawa
League of Nations
Geneva
League
Sugar Factory Planned Near Raymond Alberta Site
Officials of the ubidabo Sugar Company plan a million dollar sugar factory in an irrigated area near Raymond Alberta with a final location announcement awaited. Freight rates for the raw product have been settled between the sugar company Canadian Pacific Railway and beet growers. Gasoline refinery explosion near Pawhuska Oklahoma kills four at Phillips Petroleum plant west of Webb City.
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Raymond Lethbridge
Alta
Ubidabo Sugar Company
Sugar
Canadian Pacific Railway
Pawhuska
Okla
Phillips Petroleum Co
Webb City
Saskatchewan School Trustees Convention Faces Saskatoon Agenda
The Saskatchewan School Trustees Convention plans sessions in Saskatoon with speakers including James F Bryant and A. E. Warren. Notable attendees are Sifton, Hon. Charles A. Dunning, and Winnipeg figures as the Hudson's Bay Hoste program outlines an evening event with local education leaders and editors.
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Saskatoon
Rae Sechaccaroun
Sebest Reateeo
Conrilan
Third Avenue
Methodiet Nares
Bakbateas
Pomronry
Kien Oercaron
James F Bryant
Bie Ciford Sifton
Charles A. Dunning
Steamer Haipong Lost With 130 On Board Near Saigon
A Chinese Sea tragedy reports the steamer Haipong sunk with all hands during a voyage from Saigon Indo China to China. The crew of 38 natives and 92 passengers perished, along with officers and engineers all from Marseille. The passengers included 84 natives and eight members of the Christian Mission of Indo China. The Jerusalem liner reported the loss and arrival from Saigon.
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Marapites
Haipong
China
Tng
Jerusalem
Saigon
Indo-China
Marseilles
Christian Mission of
Detectives Spy on London Clubs as Home Secretary Plans Bill
Detectives disguised as guests attend London clubs in evening dress to collect evidence for the home secretary Sir Joynson Hicks. The aim is a bill granting police wider supervision powers over clubs and resorts as weeks pass.
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London
Scot and Yard
Fts
Joynson- Hicks
Real estate survey stalls Holy Land settlement over land sales
British administration in Palestine begins a complete survey of titles and boundaries hindering agricultural settlement as Zionist settlers struggle to buy land. In Newfoundland a tax ruling requires Bowring Company head Reina and Langley to pay 134000 dollars per a supreme court decision.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
St. John's
Nid
Edgar Bow Reina
George Edwards
Ring
Bowring Company
Steaga
Saskatchewan Grain Growers
Ansp Owners
George Langley
Newfoundland
Supreme Court
Province
Five-Province Union Proposed in Canadian Legislature
CF Conservative MP for St George Montreal argues a regional plan to merge Ontario with Quebec, Manitoba with Saskatchewan, and Alberta with British Columbia into one province each. Ottawa would join these five, creating five new governments in Canada.
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CF Conservative
St George
Montreal
Gault
Ontario
Quebec
Ince
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Albertian British Columbia
Ottawa
Premier Oliver Hosts Anglo Japanese Treaty Banquet
Premier John Oliver spoke for the Provincial Government at a banquet honoring Vice-Admiral Hyakutake and the Japanese training squadron. He praised the Anglo-Japanese treaty as a world peace guarantee and thanked Canada for relief efforts in Tokyo and Yokohama after the earthquake.
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Oliver
Vancouver
Japan
British Empire
Saburo Hyakutake
John Oliver
Hyakutake
Canada
Tokio
Yokoboma
Britain to Protect Industries From Unfair Abroad
Britain will shield industries judged to face unfair and abnormal competition by a board of trade assessment. Protection depends on efficient, economical management and will be limited by a finance bill. Food and drink applications are excluded. The white paper outlines the government safeguards policy and its mixed reception.
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London
Britain
Board of Trade
Surveying by air reshapes Canada maps
Ottawa reports aerial photography transforms land surveys across Canada. Dominion surveyors note inaccessible forests and mineral areas are now mapped at lower costs, with 4000 square miles photographed nationwide. Complete maps will reflect lake changes and new data, altering the country’s geographic picture.
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Canada
A. M. Troiler
Dominion Land Surveyors
Narsway
Department of the Interior
Nova Scotia
Alberta
Ottawa report urges unified grain elevator authority
Mr Justice Turgeon and the royal grain commission consider placing all terminal elevators under one government authority. The Vancouver harbour commission resists loss of autonomy as seven existing bodies now regulate grain elevators. Critics warn of added red tape, while current boards fear continued operation costs. Vancouver weighs harbor board oversight in the proposed reforms.
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Justice Turgeon
Royal Grain Commission
Vancouver Harbor Commission
Hattes
Sche
Montreal
van Jerelomt
Vancouver
Harbor Board
Clash Over Mosul Inquiry Turkes Resent Treatment of Experts
The dispute centers on Turkish experts attached to the League of Nations commission investigating Mosul. Britain calls the experts ex convicts while Shukri Bey and Nazim Bey protest mistreatment and insist their knowledge justifies continued participation.
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League Commission
Turkey
Levue of Nations
Britain
Mosul
Investig
League of Nations
Shukri Bey
Bagdad
Nazim Bey
Fettah Bey
Shukri
Saskatchewan Dairy Association Elects Officers in Regina
Officers chosen at the Saskatchewan Dairy Association directors meeting include W Meim of Prince Albert as president, B H Thomas of Bohan as vice president, and Percy Reed of Regina as secretary-treasurer. The provincial board includes A P Maclay, J A Caulder, C W Andresen, and others with Hon M Hamilton as honorary president.
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W. Meim
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan Association
Albert KR. We Helm
Prince Abert
B. H. Thomas
Bohan
Percy
Reed
Regina
Saskatchewan Dairy Association
Saskatchewan Dairy Assock
A. P. Maclay
Rerum
J. A. Caulder
Moone Law
C. W. Andresen
Big Volume Of Business Debits In Canada In 1928
The clearing house centres of Canada recorded individual account debits totaling 27 829 000 000 in 1928 up from 16 999 000 000 in 1923. The 1924 figure excludes transfers outside clearing houses but the bureau of statistics calls the report the largest and best sample yet compiled of business trend in the Dominions.
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Canattawa
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Dowinios
Yeast King Dies Sudden at Miami Beach Polo
Amo special tycoon AMdauul Fal-Juluis Flekschman philanthropist and sportsman, president of the Flelachms Company, reputedly the world’s largest yeast maker, died suddenly at Miami Beach while playing polo. Authorities suspect acute heart disease or apoplexy triggered by the intense exercise.
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Amdauul
Juluis Flekschman
Flelachms Company
Miami Beach
Unemployment in Austria Reaches 190000 Figures
In Vienna the number of unemployed receiving government aid has risen to 190000, the highest level since the construction period began, indicating a sharp strain on the economy and relief programs.
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Austria
Vienna
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