Post Office Study Eyes Airmail Trials In Canada
The Post Office Department plans a pilot of airmail delivery in Canada as a trial. An official said it is in early stages and not yet adopted, with a possible first flights by air carriage to test feasibility. A definite announcement is expected later, possibly before the House of Commons session, and funding may be requested.
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Canada
Bathurst
House of Coummons
Veulot
Pretoria
Rowhiale Rasch
Aripatrong BC
Outpt Of Cay Products to Leads Dominion With 5
Regina report shows Canadian clay and gay products valued at 9,529,691 for 1926, up 4 percent from 1924. Ontario contributed 5 percent of Canada’s total, Quebec 2,426,487, with Alberta British Columbia Nova Scotia Manitoba Saskatchewan New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island following in the order.
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Dominion
Regina
Canada
Minlog
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa
Ontario
Quebec
Alberta
Columbia
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Prince and Ialand
London bank clerks protest wage scale for women
Disturbed London women bank clerks protest a Westminster Bank salary scale that pays female clerks 20 pounds 4 a year less than male shorthand staff. Officials say women perform routine work but lack of promotion to higher roles curbs initiative and enterprise.
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London
Westminster Bank
Kingdom
National Defence Plan Seeks 1938 Naval Build Up
A special committee recommends Sweden spend 105 400 000 crowns between 1928 and 1938 on naval construction as part of national defence reorganization. The plan aims to bolster coastal defenses and align with the latest strategic scheme adopted in Parliament last year.
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Stockholm
Sweden
U S Food Act Amends Washington Provision on Imported Produce
The United States House amended the Food and Rugs Act to require labeling of raw fruits and vegetables grown outside the United States and its territories when sold domestically. Rice is included in the provision.
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Washington
United States House
United States
Imperial Conference sparks debate on race policy in South Africa
Prominent figures at the Imperial Conference trigger wide commentary as South Africa faces shifts in native policy and segregation, with leaders like Premier Mertaon driving changes. Newspapers assess the possible impact on government stance and the treatment of Indians and natives, amid calls for greater restrictions and reexamination of colonial responsibilities.
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Cage Town
Routh Africa
Henweg
Vines Merwinen
Laredo
Pri
South African Union
Cape Times
Mertaon
Immigration minister hints at new crown bond plan
Report outlines possible return of a crown lands assistance bill to Parliament this session. Minister of Immigration Robert Forke declines to confirm details while noting previous proposals offered millions for settlers, with terms for provincial settlement and railway access.
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Orewa
Veturn
Robert Forke
Heither
Conanon
Canada
Charles Stewart
Prairie
Alberta Awaits Federal Action On Rural Credit Scheme
Alberta awaits Ottawa action on a proposed federal rural credits plan. Treasurer Famonton and Hon RG Reid say a nationwide lending scheme could be introduced in Ottawa and, if approved, Alberta will enact a new act immediately to conform to the Dominion framework.
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Ottawa
Famonton
Alberta
RG. Reid
Lloyd George Turns Funds To Business Enterprise
Loyd George demonstrated a business side alongside politics by earning about 5 million dollars for his campaign fund and 506000 for himself through shrewd investments. As custodian of a large campaign fund he bought the Daily Chronicle and sold it to a syndicate at a stated profit. Prince George Celebrates Birthday The young prince, son of King George and Queen Mary, marked his 24th birthday with a Buckinghaw Palace gathering as he returns from naval service in Oriental waters.
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Ovdon
David Lloyd George
Lot
Daily Chronicle
Prost
Prince
London
Prince George
King George
Queen Mary
Buckinghaw Palace
Oriental
Germany Will Seek Universal Disarmament at Hamburg Banquet
Dr. Stresemann spoke at a Hamburg banquet noting Germany would press for universal disarmament and argue for ending armament restrictions. He tied the effort to League of Nations cooperation and said foreign policy would not be altered by the coalition cabinet resignation.
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Germany
Mamburg
Comey
League of Naito
Dr. Stresemann
Hamburg
Marx
Britain Stands By Pact Discussed By Foreign Office
An official from the British Foreign Office commented on Columbia and New York faculty proposals, saying the plan reflected an academic informal debate with educational value. He noted it would be valuable if crystallized but declined further comment.
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London
Britain
Foreign Office
Faculty of Political Science
Colbia
New York
Aron Ments
Joreign
British Empire Seen as World Peace Agency at Canadian Club
Mon N W Rowell KC told the Canadian Club that the British Empire is a major world peace agency and that the Dominions progress toward self government will be gradual. He argued Canada should stay within the Empire and pursue harmony through imperial relations rather than diverging.
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British Empire
Agency For World Peace
N.W. Rowell
K.C
Rowell
Can Delida
Dominion
Canada
Trans Atlantic Radio Phone Near Completion
Experimental trans Atlantic wireless telephone talks connect London and New York from ordinary booths. Only one speaker at a time in each direction with initial cost estimates between 15 and 25 pounds per three minute call. Preparations include telephone directories for Manhattan and Brooklyn to London, as service is expected next month.
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London
New York
Gome
Lees Stain
Manhattan
Lon
Amerie
Record of London Karachi air line reporter from Montreal
A London to Karachi air line correspondent describes a new air service between Cairo and Karachi. Mrs Locker a League of Nations Union lecturer and former Montreal resident set a record as a rapid typist aboard a similar flight between Dijon and Paris. Premier Fremer of Australia sails to New York Ottawa and Canada, with stops in Montreal Toronto Winnipeg and Vancouver before continuing to Australia.
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Dijon
Ournen
France
Tiue
Canada
M. True
Vremer
Australia
New York
Ottawa
Montreal
Toronto
Winniper
Vancouver
United States Shipping Treaty Protests Voice Unconstitutional Ruling
The article reports United States shipping protests challenging a treaty as unconstitutional. It discusses effects on marine traffic and U S vessel operations, with attorneys noting redactions and potential impact on passenger traffic and foreign registries. It mentions associations and possible circuit court decisions affecting similar treaties with other nations.
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New York
United States
Revere
Court of
Ape Associates
United
Britain
Newtune Association
Circuit Court of Appeal
Sathon
Gitvek
Dumping Aliens In West Policy Condemned in Calgary
The Calgary provincial government condemns landing penniless aliens in winter by railroad and other agencies. Three Pinlanders led a group of 116 who arrived at St John on December 11 seeking work in Calgary. Officials say such matters are federal concerns and cannot be tolerated.
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Cana
Calbary
Nies
St Joh
Carnill
Franco German seven year potash pact seals world markets
A Lugano report details Franco German agreement granting forming nations control over world potash markets. The pact fixes ratio terms and division with the Union State excluded for special treatment. The arrangement lasts seven years and signals strong co operation in global resource flow.
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Winnipes
France
Germany
Lugano
Forman
Union Statea
C N R Branch Lines Proposed for the West
The Canadian National Railway plans a western expansion with a main line from Ash to Turtleford and a branch from Weyburn to Radville. A sprawl toward Ringedale and Ferrern Canada may be limited to one extension to Lake St. John. Government opposition and cabinet doubts cloud the project, with Parliament to decide when sessions resume.
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Saskatchewat
National Keltway
Ellowine Moat
Teaver
St. Paul d Metis
Alber Turttero
Hruoni
Ashrom Turtleford
Shethbrook
Weyburn
Radville
Ringedale
Alberta
Canadian National Railway
Peace River
Brule Lake
Ferrern
Canada
Omile
St. Johr
Wheat Crop Estimate for Western Provinces Released
A forecast from the Northwest Grain Dealers Association projects West wheat output at 272 316 000 bushels and oats at 310 000 000 bushels based on county duties and census figures. The estimates cover Manitoba Sacktilewwian and Alberta, with totals reflecting about 82 percent of western country points.
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Thee
Prairie Provinces
Northwest Grain Dealers’ Association
Jane
Alberts
Labor Candidate Wins Oswald Mosley By Election Victory
In Britain Smethwick Labour candidate Oswald Mosley won a parliamentary by election by a large majority over Conservative rival JOM Pike. Mosley garnered 1607 votes amid strong Labour support, despite wealth and aristocratic associations drawing scrutiny.
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Oswald Mosley
Britain
Smethwick
Jom. Pike
Mosley
Mos
Cynthia Curzon
Mostey
Pike
Warkilg Po
Post Office Named Fort San Amid Staffing Changes
The new Fort San post office opens with Madden appointed postmaster and rapid mail arrivals noted. A telegraph line mentions the Fil for Qu Appelte Sanitorium address and education films on modern farming, stock care, hygiene, and child welfare, shown to local residents who can demonstrate use of the materials.
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Recina
Fort San
Allan
Madden
Fort Qrey
San
al Education
Ministry of Aertculture Ax
Unclear OCR Appeal Plan Involving Province and Cabinet
Fragmentary text references Wett's Appeal on January 10, government plans date and cabinet council actions. Mentions Province Columbia Alberta Xe van and Board of Railway commissioners. Context unclear, likely transit or railway appeal proceeding with rates and rolling stock toward the Pacific.
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Wett
Columbia
Alberta
Xevan
Cabinet Council
Board of Railway Commissioners
Brussels Diamond Owners Win Merit In Pay Increase
Fragmentary report notes Brussels diamond owners receiving a merit for a pay rise amid references to World Fair preparations and a proposed franc tariff. Mentions Gevlared lockout and bars capitulating after limited work. Unclear chronology and many garbled terms.
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Lin
Brussels
Belgium
Tere
Martyr to Science Cambridge Pioneer Dr Koch Dies
Dr James L Koch pioneer in X ray use dies amid note on his defense of science. The obituary references his work amid early medical radiography and notes his age and death in the United States.
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Cambridge
Mase
Schenes
James L. Koch
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