Canada fuel supply methods discussed by conference
Ottawa conference on securing fuel for Canada proposed forming a special committee to study sources and transport costs. It urged education on the need for self sufficiency, favored coke as domestic fuel, and suggested railway cost investigations for coal to Central Canada. The government cancelled De Hoppe coal leases in Alberta, announced by the Prime Minister in the Commons.
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Ottawa
Canada
Baal Regoc
Lee
Wittee
Alto
Heminion
Ee Muerenis
Alberta
House of Commons
J.T. Phaw
Calgary
Britain to form home defence air force with 52 squadrons
In the House of Commons the Government announced plans to establish a home defence air force of 52 squadrons, adding 34 squadrons to the existing Royal Air Force. The force would mix permanent and reserve elements and be expandable, with future reexamination tied to foreign air strength and League of Nations obligations. Britain would cooperate with other governments to limit air power under treaties.
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London
Anpiver
Baldwin
House of Commons
Wutldentry Airong
Vaid
Royal Air Force
Great Britain
League of Nations
Washington
Chinese Palace Destroyed and Caterpillar Train Delay
Fire destroyed the palace of former Emperor Higang Tung in the forbidden city as efforts to save it failed. The deposed boy emperor Miuan Tung resided there since the republic’s punishment and receives a yearly royal allowance. Caterpillar swarms covered railway tracks near Revelstoke delaying the Canadian Pacific Railway. crews split the train to clear grease-covered rails after plows failed. In Atlanta courts, a man sentenced for removing bees to obtain a coffin had his sentence upheld. London prisoners in Maidstone Gaol educate themselves with French shorthand and bookkeeping courses.
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Peking
Higang Tung
Forbidden City
Miuan Tung
Vancouver
Silouette Canyon
Revelstoke
Canadian Pacific Railway
Fecvon
May Reduce Postage On Printed Matter Debate Opens
First reading in Parliament on a bill to cut postage rates for newspapers and magazines from 14 to 10 cents per pound. Postmaster General Charles Murphy cites broad representation, especially from small towns, urging lower rates. Also notes Bonar Law’s health and resignation context from a London source.
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Ottawa
Charles Murphy
Post Neral
Ontario Conservatives poised to form next government
The Conservative party led by G Hemant Ferguson swept into power with a large majority after Premier EC Drury tendered his resignation. Ferguson stated he would assume premier duties once the seat vacates. Estimates show Conservatives with 15 seats, United Farmers 17, Liberals 14, plus four Labour members and one Independent.
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G. Hemant Ferguson
Conservative
Drury
Ferguson
United Farmers
Liberals
Labor
United Farter
Treut
Domest
Carmichaeim Grey Centre
Lake
Coal Fields Tap Route Halt to Aid Rail Freight
A Senate Committee report suggests tapping Alberta to British Columbia coal for a national rail line. It urges Dominion Fuel Board to cooperate with transport interests to cut freight rates and boost Canadian coal use, noting limits in Alberta supplies.
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Peace River
Alberta
Beir Columbia
Senate
Canada
Dominion
British Require Passports for Travel Discussed in Commons
In the Commons a member stated that US citizens could enter Mexico without passports and urged reciprocal treatment for Britons. Ronald McNeill said he had no official information but believed such local US Mexico arrangements existed. The British government opposed requesting a similar concession due to reciprocity limits.
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London
Commons
United States
Mexico
Ronald McNeill
Uniform Text-Book Geography To Be Taught Across Canada
Canada gears up for a uniform geography text as British Columbia approves, making Prof. Cornish and the Toronto team a core lecturing force. Saskatoon hosts the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists meeting with leadership changes and fellowships announced. A severe storm in New York causes deaths injuries and major property damage.
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Canada
Toronto
University of Toronto
A. Cornish
Department of Education of
British Columbia
Cornish
Lec
Victoria
Prodice
Tenet
Saskatoon
Sask
Fred. H. Grindley
Canadian Society of Technical Agriulturists
Covention
J W. Robertson
Hana
Bol
W. F. Hanna
Uni
New York
Russian Patriarch Dies in Prison Under June 16 Date
The report notes the death of former Russian Patriarch Tikhon in prison on June 16. It mentions Aret Lishop Riza Acco and frames the event within the context of the church leadership transition.
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Riza Acco
Aret Lishop Tikhon
All Russia
Want Fisheries Pact Approved
OMa HOR Ernest Lapointe Minister of Marine will bring in legislation to give effect to the North Pacific halibut fisheries treaty recently concluded between the United States and Canada and the signature of which have rise to considerable controversy In accordance with the treaty provide that in the North Pacific and the appointment of an international fisheries commission of our members two to be appointed by the United States and two by Canada The bill will also make it an offence for any fishing vessel which engages prohibited fishing to use a Canadian port Premier King has also given notice of motion providing for ap eth 19 by Parliament.
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Oma Hor
Ernest Lapointe
United States
Canada
King
Start Drive Against Wild Horse Menace in B C
The British Columbia grazing commission launches a campaign to clear stray horses from stock ranges under provincial authority. Stockmen report thousands of wandering horses and note that the Animals Act allows shooting, but fear neighbor mishaps. The drive proceeds under Trespass Act powers as authorities enforce range safety. A second carload of wool leaves the Saskatchewan Co operatives warehouse for Weston Ontario with supervision by W Thomson at Portage la Prairie.
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B.C
Regina
Saskatchewan Co-operative Wool Growers
Weston
W Thomson
Thomson
Portage
Prairie
Backus Plea Withheld in Privy Council Appeal
The Judicial Council reserves judgment in the appeal of Frances Pulp and Paper Company Limited and others against Manitoba Free Press Company Limited regarding money paid for paper under price control rules. The case centers on duties and financial claims within the pulp and paper industry.
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London
Privy Council
Fe Frances
Manitoba Free Press Company
Labour Party Opposes Further Air Force Increases
The British Labour Party opposes the proposed rise in air force strength and calls for an international agreement to abolish air armaments. MP leaders push for peace and warn that expanding air power would intensify war and arms races. Frank Oliver testifies at a royal commission session on grain trade and transport costs across Canada.
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London
WOCS
Labor Party
Great Britain
Derby
Dickens Head
France
Abuky
Bridgeman
League of Nations Commission For
Beldwin
Prohibition Enforcement Promised Despite State Burden
President Harding stated the federal government would continue strict enforcement of prohibition even as enforcement duties shift to states. He emphasized that repeal would not be pursued and that enforce ment of the Volstead Act would remain strong, regardless of changes in policy. A violent storm in Ontario caused five pet fatalities as severe winds uprooted trees and damaged structures in Toronto.
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Denver
Coles Sesident
Harding
May Seize Ships United States Enforces Liquor Ban
The United States moves to seize ships carrying contraband liquor to enforce the Supreme Court ban. Officials say increasing foreign vessel arrivals in New York with beverages under seal pushed penalties to seize cargo and ships. Debate grows on extending action under the Voa Act to curb illicit imports.
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U.S
Washington
United
House Tables Large Additional Estimates in Canada Budget
In Ottawa a series of additional estimates totaling large sums were tabled. Items include $600,000 for Toronto harbor improvements and $3,192,200 for Fort William harbor works, plus funds for conser vation and development of tea fishing and dwelling construction aid totaling $400,000 to provinces. Other allocations cover athletic team expenses for 1924, imperial conferences, France exhibition support, grain storage projects at Manax and Edmonton, and a Burrard Inlet bridge contribution. Deputy ministers and department heads saw salaries raised to $4,000. a $37,600 supplementary vote funds wireless telephone services and a patrol vessel on Vancouver Island.
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Fletng
Wiliam
Peace River i
Toronto
Fort William
Manax
Edmonton
British and Foreign News Service
Department 0 Trade and Com
Burrard Inlet
Burrard Inia
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Thirty Four
Great Swarm
CPR
Revelstoke, B.C
Atlanta
Notaing
Geors Yen Kraves
Court of Appeals
San Ware
Nexco
Maidstone Bell
Bonar Law
National Workmen's Council
Mchealth
Conservative Party
Ontario
W. E. Raney
Ment
British Columee
Critain
Technical Agriculturists
Ernest Wright
of the Herald
Eyebrow
North Pacific
Shipping Saskatche
Backus
York World
Frank Oliver
Royal Commission
Donanion Cvernie
Canda
Bamber
Freigh
Alberta Governaint
Crain
Oliver Ride
Fort Williemshan
Prince Rupert
Canadian National
Oliver
Countes
Prairies
Ortario
Westen
Tseivih
Yension Commission
Vancouver Island
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