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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1924
Page
7
A historic speech underscores broad public desire to avoid war and reduce armaments. Government considers nonmilitary policy as key, stressing diplomacy and reasonable policy over force. Officials warn against nation showing hands in military buildup.
A report alleges nationwide profiteering in bread and the creation of a colonial bread trust. Basil M. Manly, director of the People Legislator Seeview Lafollette, submits the document to the chairman as part of a plan to deflate and curb price growth.
A damaged report notes forest fires threaten multiple towns dependent on mining and forest work. It mentions leaders like 1 Rea Black of the Canadian Foundry Association and hazards at Cadomin coal mines as workers face evolving issues and potential force reductions amid fires.
A cruiser reeked at Vera Crag while attempting to aid men stranded in destruction caused by a great storm. January 16 record notes complex actions and radio failures amid the emergency, with music memoranda and department references.
The federal Department of Insurance warns Canadians insured with United States companies that unlicensed in Canada offer no protection under the Insurance Act. The act requires licensed insurers to deposit with the government, safeguarding policyholders.
The report notes France prepared mobilization plans in case of war. It mentions measures to organize national defense and maintain morale, including mobilizing citizens and tightening control over intellectual life to support the war effort.
Ottawa weighs effects of a British Labour government on the Canada immigration accord. Officials note Labor views may push Dominion actions further to ease Britain of unemployment while Canadian officers retain the right of selection under the plan.
Alberta coal托 supported by Premier Ferguson urges Canada National Railways to set a fair rate and move a sizeable Alberta coal shipment to Ontario by September. Government argues no interference with Nester crop logistics as harvest equipment is scarce. An early reply from Sir Henry Thornton is expected.
Critics accuse Premier Macdonald of mishandling reforms and promises across multiple sectors. Report notes opposition from Baldwin and Dominion figures over labor, housing, industry, and foreign policy, with doubts about concessions to Italy and the United States.
Delegations from Australia and the other country conclude a series of two year old talks on a tariff pact. Each side will seek approval locally as details remain undisclosed pending simultaneous publication in both nations. Australian delegates include Senator Wilson and Major Ro McK Oakley.
The Council of State passed a bill to regulate entry and residence in British India for persons domiciled in other British possessions. Seini Vase Sastth and other council members backed the measure amid concerns over treatment of Indians in British dominions and colonies in Africa and Kenya. Sir BM Sarma, a member of the executive council, did not support the bill.
The article reports that the United States is not inclined to enter into a reciprocal livestock arrangement with Canada. A prior proposal for mutual concessions is seen as unlikely to be accepted, with unofficial indications of opposition. A separate note discusses licensing and library board actions, and Life Underwriters' Association of Alberta concerns over succession duties and policy markings.
London reports a large famine appeal due to harvest failure hitting the Hebrides and Scottish islands. The distressed population has faced severe hardship, with hunger described as unparalleled in recent memory.
British backed world fight prep with the Canadian naval ship Thiepval acting as depot support along the Pacific and Atlantic routes. In St Louis police raid efforts arrest over 1,000 as campaign to clean up the city continues.
Montreal Edward Ho Boomer and a second McGill graduate have been awarded a Canadian Fellowship valued at 600 pounds sterling. They will spend a year in London, England, conducting research with the fellowship support.
President Coolidge declares at a Lincoln anniversary event in New York that there will be extensive criminal and civil investigations into oil industry disclosures. He says there will be no fear or favor regardless of party, and pledges swift, just action.
Two young climbers Arthur Willis aged 21 and David Spencer died after falls on Grouse Mountain near Vancouver. Willis was found 200 feet from Spencer’s body in a search zone near an entry, with Deen casualty also reported.
An advertisement touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as a blood purifier and remedy for ailments described as caused by neglect and rundown condition. It appeals to women, claiming relief from breath difficulty and congestion and noting availability from The Cstarchozoe Co with pricing and postpaid options. It mentions Toronto population figures in a disjointed retail context.
The Yorkshire Post notes a strong feeling in the House of Commons lobby that the Conservative government should be ready for a possible general election in May or June. It mentions MPs in the government contemplating early contest while others expect suppression measures.
The article notes a plan that fifty percent of grain will move west to Vancouver and Prince Rupert within five years. It cites F Princ Rupert and railway leaders in Montreal discussing freight rates from prairie provinces to west coast ports and seasonal movement patterns on Great Lakes and river systems. It also mentions Norway recognizing the Russian Soviet Government and a telex about Madame Kollontai.
An extensive court filing describes the Home Bank facing losses from loans totaling about 4.4 million dollars. It warns that assets and reserves would be wiped out, leaving a deficit near 1.5 million dollars, with additional potential losses from minor agricultural credit.
A Manitoba cabinet delegation led by A Robb reported the Canada Wheat Board produced a large surplus and recommended using part of it to support wheat groups. The delegation sought to pass a share to WheatOrganizations and voluntary pools, while some ministers remained uncommitted.
The report notes farm work beginning in Alberts Calaary with ploughing set to start amid rising temperatures. It mentions broader regional context and hazards of early season field activities including railway accident tallies and public works delays affecting excavation at Tutankhamen’s site.
Toronto's police chief will ask the Board of Police Commissioners to approve funding for radio equipment modernization. The move aims to improve communications across precincts and enhance public safety operations.
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