Level Crossing Elimination Planned Across Canada
Ottawa the Board of Railway Commissioners and provincial governments, with the railways, plan a joint survey of level crossings to establish a comprehensive elimination program. Crossings will be classified by danger and protection needs, guiding urgent eliminations and protections funded by federal, provincial, and railway contributions.
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Ottawa
Canada
Railways of Canada
Hich
Charlie Dunning
Cation
Father Sought By Radio Message At Remote RCMP Post
A radio message from Chestertie Inlet on Hudson Bay sought Star Sergeant M A Joyce to contact his 11 year old son Scly Bere. The note requested the father reach Ottawa by radio if possible, to aid a sick child in hospital and relay news from the distant Canadian nation via the railways radio chain.
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Lemage
Ottawa
Royal ¢ Mounted Police
Chestertie Inlet
Hudson Bay
Meseay
M.A. Joyce
Scly Bere
World population shifts and political notes from Ottawa
The article discusses global population estimates and potential race composition changes, reports protest banners in Ottawa against bootleg policing, and notes political moves in Canada including Labrador rumor denial, Premier King’s reaction, and upcoming Fumont talks on old age pensions. It also mentions a possible non party delegation to the League of Nations with Viscount Cecil as a likely member.
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Ottawa
Canada
Newfoundland
Labrador
King
Dominion
London
Raglan Wit
League of Nations Assembly
Viscount Cecil
Eee
Radio Control Recommendations Heard by Royal Commission
Ottawa hearing on broadcasting control heard recommendations from the AU-Canada Congress of Labour the Canadian Legion and the British Vampire Service League urging continued or expanded government oversight. They urged a new or existing body to wield full admin control of radio, to curb foreign propaganda and boost imperial patriotism and Canadian culture. The commission plans to prepare a report likely by month end.
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Royal Radio
Otawa
Os Ai
Lise
Seemsen
Royal Radio Commission
Au-Canada Cgress of Labor
Ca. Legion
British Vampire Service League
Canadian Congress
Canadian Legion
Legion Briefy
Nathan
Canada May Consider Relations With Russia
Ottawa reports that communications from Britain regarding a general and preliminary nature on optional clauses and resumption of diplomatic relations with Russia have reached Canada. The government has disclosed little on its stance, though it is believed Canada will support any move toward resuming relations.
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Ottawa
Ceram
Canada
Russia
Two Injured In Explosion At Winnipeg Orphanage
A blast at the Jewish Orphanage on Mathewson Avenue in north Winnipeg injured two people including a city water works employee and a superintendent’s wife. The basement water jacket exploded as workers attempted repairs. children at the facility escaped unharmed and fire crews aided in rescue.
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Winnipeg
Matheson Avenue
City Water Works
Em Bennett
A. Osovsky
Central
North Stations
Cross Atlantic Venture By Small Vessel From Cleveland
Five men built the little power boat Kart and set out from Cleveland on an ambitious plan to cross the Atlantic. The 31 year old German aboard took charge as they loaded canned goods and water for a three month voyage. Captain Leppich aimed to steer south along the St Lawrence River then across to Hamburg with hopes of a round trip within ten days to Hamburg.
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Cleveland
Geeran
Joe
Leppich
St Lawrenceiver
Hamburg
Germany
Karl
King considers spending part of near winter in dominion
The Evening News reports the King is weighing proposals to spend part of near winter in a British dominion. South Africa is viewed as the most suitable, with confidential inquiries already made about the colony’s suitability.
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London
Mnguund
The
Evening News
South Africa
Crop conditions vary across provinces in June reports
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics notes a wide range of prospects across Canada. Warm rains favor southern and northern Alberta and Ontario reports. Saskatchewan and Manitoba show delayed growth from cool weather and moisture shortages. Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island see rain. British Columbia foresees the largest strawberry crop but prices are down. yields of apples and other fruits are expected to fall about 25 percent.
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Mtawa
Dominion Burea
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Gstriete
Faifa
British Columbia
Gold Rush Starts Strike Report Near Big River Sask
Excitement grows at Big River Saskatchewan as a placer gold and platinum strike 300 miles north attracts about 10 local men and 400 from other areas. Prospector reports 500 claims staked near Fro bisher and Birch Lakes while parties prepare by river routes via Harwer La Crosse and Churchill Lake for access to the site.
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Sas
Katchewan
Big River
Sask
Prinar Lake
Frobisher
Birch Lakes
Big Harwer
Envoy to Japan Ottawa Announces Speaking Tour
Canadian minister Mr Marler, resigning to join Japan talks, will speak July 1 at Toronto area venues including Hamilton Fort Will Winnipeg Regina Calgary and Verd Park. Before sailing August 29 his British Columbia stops include Vernon Nanaimo Duncan Port Alberni Penticton and Victoria.
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Ottawa
Herbert Marla
Japa
Rp West
British
Marler
Shave
Hamilton
Fort Will
Winnipeg
Regina
Calgary
Ver Park
British Columbia
Vernon
Nanaimo
Duncan
Port Alberni
Penticton
Kootenay Landing
Kimberley
Windermere
Kelowna
Sieamous
Victoria
Liquor Cache Uncovered After Forced Airfield Landing
Major-General JM MacEirien and Dr Free man O’Ner encountered an aviation mishap forcing a landing on a local farm near here. A cache of rum, buried under sod and sticks, was found intact near the crash site amid the field. A wheel dropped into a pit, creating a risky moment for the pilot and guest.
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Syanes
JM MacEirien
Prince Sails For Home From Canada Departure
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, concluded a month long Canadian visit and sailed from Quebec aboard the Empress of Australia bound for England. A flag draped ship and the presence of Governor General Lord Willingdon and Lady Willingdon on the dock framed the departure as crowds in Quebec City gave the King's fourth son an enthusiastic send off.
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Quebec
Prince Renry
Duke Gloucester
Canada
Egland
Lord Willingdon
Willingdon
Plan to Solve Labor Problems in Great Britain
London. The Throne's address and Lord Privy Seal J H Thomas frame a debate on employment schemes. He warns against exporting jobs and outlines plans including Waterloo Bridge reconstruction, electrification of suburban lines, dock and harbor improvements, and a freight rail ring around London. He flags developing natural resources and Scotland’s appeal to attract Americans, while noting migration must not resemble exploitative schemes. He plans a Canada visit after Parliament rises to discuss migration views with the Dominion, stressing that Britain must not push emigration as a remedy.
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London
J. H. Thomas
Thomas
U ‘Thomas
Waterloo Bridge
Liverpool Street
Outer
Scotland
Canada
Pariament
Dominion
Britain
Visi Canada
Viscount Cecil to Lead Delegation to Geneva and 7 Nations
The report states Viscount Cecil will join the Geneva delegation and the 7 Nations assembly, with Ramsay MacDonald Arthur Henderson and others listed. It notes Cecil’s prior Geneva experience and a Conservative protest over Henderson’s announcement, asserting the delegation’s nonpartisan precedent.
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London
Fiyland
League
League Assembly
Ramsay Maclona
Arthur Henderson
M.A Hamilton
Labor
MUP
Blackburn
Helen Maria Swanswick
Viscount Cecil
Tme
Geneva
Airmen Narrow Escape Near Windsor Lake
Two occupants of a private aeroplane escaped injury after a rough landing near Windsor Lake, south of Metfort Sas. The craft wedged against a house foot and barely cleared trees before touching down with the right wing. Leadbitter and C. P. Brownfield escaped uninjured from the wreckage.
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Metfort
Sas
Windsor Lake
Here
Leadbitter
C. P. Brownfield
Accidents Fatally Hurl Shells in Poland Action
Reports describe artillery accidents in Poland killing five and injuring several. A dud found on a Russian Austrian front near Luck exploded at home, killing a family of four. Another shell near Cracow during artillery practice wounded multiple military observers.
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Warsaw
Perssons
Poland
Luck
Administration pressures congress on trade votes
Circles in Ottawa report the administration aims to sway United States senators against four to increase tariffs and protect Canadian trade interests. The message suggests Canadian trade is a key concern behind the push, with officials well informed on the issue.
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Washington
United
Actress Ginnys Brockwell Dies After Auto Crash
In Los Angeles, actress Ginnys Brockwell died from injuries sustained in a car accident. Physicians said death resulted from peritonitis that developed due to internal injuries.
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Los Angeles
Ginnys Brockwell
Accidhnysician
Dominion Rifle Meet Held At Connaught Ranges Ottawa
The Dominion Rifle Meet will be held this year from August 12 to 17 at Connaught Ranges in Ottawa. The schedule was announced recently.
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Connaught Ranges
Ottawa
Tokio Admiral Myo Akurade backs naval arms limits
Minister of naval affairs in the new feinsto cabinet expresses support for stricter naval armament limits in a recent interview. In England, 2,500 automobiles are being delivered to new comers every day.
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Tokio
Myo Akurade
Feinsto
England
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