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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
7
In closed session Western questions gained unusual prominence amid Progressive influence and labor concerns. The Wheat Board dispute and a postwar treaty mood shaped a windup with compromise granting western basic industry relief and limiting further quotas.
Reported progress on the Mount Everest expedition by four British climbers arriving at Darjeeling amid delayed official word from Brigadier General Charles Bruce. The group remains led from base camp as a final attempt is contemplated pending a forthcoming notice.
Berlin police announce the murder of Foreign Minister Rathenau was carried out by monarchist operatives. Ernest Werner Techow and others are named among suspects and arrested for complicity. Separate action in West Virginia reports striking miners arrested as authorities move to control unrest.
Premier Sir James Craig describes a five mile neutral zone along the border in Belleek designed to calm cross border tensions. He says the zone would be military controlled but not administrative, potentially extending beyond the frontier and could supersede existing boundary disputes if accepted by both states.
German officials present a plan to construct a long planned tunnel in France using German labor. The project aims to repair war damage and supply power facilities, with opposition citing unpaid reparations and disagreements over responsibilities.
Sir Higham, British MP for South Islington, urged Canada to advertise its factories and goods more widely and praised Canadian soldiers who earned international respect in World War I. He argued better promotion is needed to secure markets and maintain national reputation in peacetime.
Reports from Berlin describe widespread disturbances after a large demonstration over the Rathenau assassination. One man is said to have been killed and ten wounded as police fired to disperse crowds. a temporary government take over was noted and officials warned loiterers.
Fort Chipewson trapper On-Ton Mah Loo visits Edmonton carrying a winter cache of furs from the Telte country at the Athabasca mouth. The article notes a big catch and remarks on Chinese trappers rare success in Northern Alberta.
Belgrade reports a mass trial of about one hundred people charged with agitation against public security. Five agitators were condemned to death and others given prison terms up to twenty years. Alexander later pardoned a twenty eight year old rabter cited in the verdict.
A French Parliament member accuses Communist deputies of plotting to kill Premier Poincare and to arrest top party figures. Leon Dunder stirred the chamber with sharp remarks as Ernest Laffout and others clash over the alleged plot.
Premier Drury returns from British Columbia praising Ontario’s liquor policy compared with Prohibition. He says Ontario’s temperance system is more successful and that the province would return to stricter controls if needed, arguing Ontario stands as the stronger model among Canadian regions.
Fragmented report covers British stance on Dublin unrest, with Churchill and Irish leaders debating responsibility. It mentions fires in Dublin, provisional government actions, and the political tension as imperial forces are offered limited aid. Key figures include Sir Franklyn Prince and Lt General.
The Mayo camp site is being rebuilt as hotels and buildings return to activity. Reports say hundreds plan to move to Mayo in the next two years, with Thomas Greenway sending word to friends in the north. A Swedish Finnish and Norwegian paper output sale to America is noted, as well as an excellent Quebec crop outlook and prewar prosperity restoration.
Premier Mackenzie King states there will be no general election before the next parliamentary session and redistribution measures are planned then. The exchange covers election timing, party leaders, and anticipated reforms amid debate on eligibility and franchise protections.
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