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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
7
The article notes debate on restoring Crow’s N rates for a temporary interval. It cites comments from leaders on the Winnipeg board and references to the railway commission’s actions and party positions amid the restoration discussion.
A heated discussion among League members focuses on Germanys future status amid calls for reduced German armaments and possible troop redeployments. Observers note pressure for concessions before Geneva peace protocol terms are renewed and warn of potential instability if negotiations stall.
Ottawa post office implements a speeding up scheme this year aimed at quicker package and mail processing. Unclear details cite cash payments, stamp handling, and staff adjustments to improve throughput through the service.
A dead man’s lottery share worth about 140000 goes to a widow and children as Toronto faces rising unemployment and relief becomes limited to married men with families. The New York prize for Scaramouche awarded 10000 to Rafael Sabatial by the Authors League of America.
A garbled item notes a purported Anglo German commercial treaty signing with references to Germany and Britain in a trade alliance. The text mentions manufacturers and editors but is largely unreadable, leaving unclear parties and specifics.
Police trapped six of eight men linked to a spectacular holdup at the Royal Bank of Canada in Nanaimo British Columbia on December 22. Names cited include Rowen Watson and Clarence Hick Shively, with connections to Seattle and Western Washington officials.
London reports a possible council action to send a communication to Berlin after interim reports from German authorities on armament. The note would relay allied views on disarmament and touches on German internal actions including machine gun manufacture.
Regina reports a surge in dues paying locals as the Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association grows its reach. Sixty locals organized in staged drives, with progress noted at the central office and appointments made to oversee membership and conduct.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Dr G Vale Owen launch a campaign to convert London and the world to spiritualism. They aim to sway fashionable West Enders to see spiritualism as a cure for society’s ills and to promote its broader influence.
Rear Admiral Moffatt, head of the Bureau of Aeronautics, testified to a House committee that only 224 of the US air fleets planes are effectively ready for war. He stated about 60 airplanes are obsolete and others are becoming out of date, signaling a need for modernization. Also noted is ongoing cattle disease spread with Brasseattle or foot and mouth cases in Belgium across thousands of farmyards.
The piece notes that a visit to South Africa is valuable to the Empire. It highlights improved understanding of imperial issues and the potential to strengthen ties between Britain and colonies. The text mentions five months of experience and positive effects on attitudes toward Empire matters.
Ireland issues a strong protest to the League of Nations noting deep dissents with its views and asserting full right to register Irish interests. The note argues that imperial relations, including Canada and South Africa, are affected and calls for alignment with Britain. ROE veteran Clements dies in Chatham after enlisting with the Royal Engineers.
Hon J A Mc Keown, chairman of the Canadian Board of Railway Commissioners, told the New Brunswick branch that Vancouver could become the leading Pacific coast port, surpassing Seattle and others except San Francisco, as reported after his recent return from Vancouver.
Wari Minister or Justice Renoult ordered Paris courts to dissolve proceedings against Ue after La Liberte published false news. The articles alleged an altered Communist plot to seize the city and claimed government access to arms in suburbs with aims against the king. The Acro Club of Bratiee reportedly verified a new world speed record of 438 171 jewels per hour by Adjutant Plorent in December.
The Canadian National Railway radio department connected Santa Claus with listeners from Moncton to Calgary. Santa spoke on CN R broadcasts confirming his plans and thanking boys and girls while CN freight engines giant enough to haul 150 cars stood by for the toy delivery.
A Spanish barber declares readiness for arm duels amid nut challenges from Spain. Several men seek satisfaction in combat. nine duels already noted. Pistols in hand, some participants were wounded in the daily fray.
An air mail pilot Claroness L Wert was killed after leaping from a failing parachute during a violent storm. The wreckage of the mail plane was found after an hour of search, with the aircraft and cargo damaged in Kaneville area.
Officials expect the Baldwin Government to act after Christmas to push an Imperial economic fee as part of efforts to stimulate Finplay trade. Proposed methods include import licenses and subsidies, with emphasis on stabilizing ports and materials. the plan reflects considerations by the Imperial Economic Conference committee under President Jes Board of Trade.
Soviet war chief Trotzky faces relentless censure over six weeks as Leninist regime critics blame his faults for wartime failures. The piece notes censorship fury and political tension in Moscow, highlighting clashes within the party and leadership.
A regional gathering in Washington highlights the American Association for the Advancement of Science with talks on technology, education, and industry. Brames and speakers aim to showcase exhibitions and lectures, drawing interest from Ontario and British collaborators.
Readers note increases in enrolment and daily attendance in rural and urban Saskatchewan districts. The 1828 annual report records a total pupil count around 178,314 with average attendance improving, reflecting stronger enrolment and participation across villages towns and rural areas.
A scrambled note describes Imperial Bank of Canada issuing new bank bills including a five dollar note and a one dollar note. The text mentions brownish coloring and changes in denomination, with unclear details about the bill appearance and official process.
A partially constructed building in Hosewon and nearby dwellings faced a dangerous gas seep from a nearby furnace. The incident nearly killed eleven occupants across ten households, with the gas penetrating walls and lacking proper outlets. Deaths from typhoid fever and related illnesses were recorded in 1923 and 1928, with official notices later revealing historical death registrations and public health concerns linked to the gas exposure and housing conditions.
The Winnipeg post office reports a record volume of Christmas mail this season with a heavy rush causing some congestion. Postmaster I. T. Bowser noted the surge and efforts to manage the traffic.
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