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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1924
Page
3
Ministers and lawmakers discuss in house reciprocity measures aimed at easing farm trade with the United States. Robb and Garland press for clarity on upcoming elections and potential compensation amid evolving policy.
London and Premier of Saskatchewan discuss emigration as a useful purpose. Dunning, welcomed by Leicester Mayor, criticizes immigrant job-picking claims and urges Britain to support emigrants under imperial ties. European pressure on Canada noted as a concern for policy.
British aviator MacLaren is expected to land near Waksman Lake in two to three weeks near Morinville. City officials plan a civic reception at Wabamun to greet the visitor and photograph the event with Mayor Hatchord arranging the festivities and goodwill.
Britain expresses satisfaction over Jule W. Davis nomination for U S president by the Democratic conventions in New York. Davis is lauded for his past service as ambassador to Britain and his noted sympathy and friendliness toward the country. The Daily Telegraph recalls the Prince of Wales farewell dinner speech endorsing his leadership. Beatty of Canadian Pacific Railway is cited regarding immigration aims linked to Europe trip of President BW.
The Governor General Will inspect Canada then tour the west by the Canadian Pacific Railway leaving Ottawa July 20. He travels via Victoria and Vancouver to the interior Rocky Mountain and Okanagan towns, visiting Jasper Park, North Bay and other northern Ontario points before returning with Lady Byng.
Doubt has arisen whether the eight hour day legislation is federal or provincial jurisdiction. The matter will be recommended to the House of Commons by the committee on industrial and internal relations. The issue stems from the Washington conference of the International Labour Organization. If adopted, the government will refer the question to the Supreme Court for opinion. An amendment to the report was also proposed, calling for government contracts to reflect the change.
The Canadian National Railway plans a temporary voluntary salary reduction for officers above chief clerk if curtailment measures are approved. The cut would apply during the period of reduced receipts, with officials like Thornton accepting a $1,600 figure in the maneuver. The plan hinges on board approval and would continue only as curtailment lasts.
The bill to amend the Past Dee Act would raise the compensation for lost registered letters to 100 dollars. The present law pays 12 dollars 25 cents, with insurance up to 100 dollars. Postmaster General Charles Stewart noted current registration rates and proposed changes.
San Francisco physicians faced charges connected to a nationwide diploma mill scheme. The California state board of medical examiners filed charges and indictments followed, marking a broad enforcement move.
Wheat has headed on two farms in the Kenmay district after being seeded in early May. The stands are good and strong for the late season, with the first reports of headed wheat.
The secretary for the Prince of Wales said the Prince did not receive or accept an invitation to attend the polo matches between the United States and Great Britain scheduled in September in the United States.
The text outlines a Franco British draft on Dawes plan issues agreed by Premier MacDonald and M Herriott. It covers German payments, Reparation Commission authority, and penalties, plus steps for using funds and expert study on utilization of German payments.
Chief Morgan Collins led a citywide traffic safety push in Chicago yielding no serious accidents by nightfall and more than forty arrests. Police say the warning reduced speeding, with the year to date showing about two deaths per day previously and nearly 350 persons affected by the crackdown.
A fragmentary report notes Dr A Thoering von of Philadelphia and Conrad Kala left Jasper with a Swiss guide and were reported missing after an accident. Local Alpine Club members who searched for them have returned to Jasper. details remain unclear.
The Prince of Wales will sail from Southampton on August 25 for Canada with four or five companions. He will return to England around early October. No special arrangements are planned and he will travel as an ordinary first class passenger.
Admiral Field expresses appreciation for the welcome shown by Governor Nichol and British Columbia officials during the British Special Service Squadron visit to Victoria Esquimalt and Vancouver. Rear Admiral Brand also extends thanks for hospitality during the fleet’s stay.
After a dinner hosted by Lord Beaverbrook, Lloyd George faced questions about a political return as Canadian weekly reporters heard him described as a major political force. The Del Express notes Lloyd George’s speech, noting its generalities amid a notable address.
The British steamer Immorton loaded 274 500 bushels of wheat in six and a quarter hours at the Arbor Commission B in Montreal, beating prior records and nearly claiming a world best for grain loading. The event followed earlier feats by the steamer Clear Pool in August 1922. The report notes Danes and Norwegians aiding Canada’s grain export push under President Beatty.
Megina Bevan acts as secretary to the wheat union and voices confidence in the executive despite past criticisms. The statement recalls a prior issue led by Thrasher accusing the secretary of overreach. As for the Saskatchewan Cooperative Elevator Company, Mr Broudette remains non-committal.
J A Paton, secretary of the board of pension commissioners, defended the board before a Commons committee on soldiers and veterans. He stated thousands receive pensions without complaint and that increases are awarded whenever possible under the statutes. The committee then moved to discuss removing board members.
Hon Geo Headley Edmonton minister of art returned from the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley as official representative of the province. He called the fair the best he has seen and said Canada's exhibit was outstanding and easily the top display there.
Ottawa reports a stalled push for rural credits with the House Banking and Commerce Committee deferring action for next session. Dr J M Tory’s inquiry urged further study while a motion to limit bank note issues failed. raids on clubs involving returned soldiers yielded liquor seizures valued around $500 by Vancouver police.
Reported in Calgary the Stampede drew about 40000 visitors in a single day marking a record for any Calgary exhibition or stampede. The event supported the canteen fund for Ottawa and Canada’s Expeditionary Force with government support anticipated.
London signals no military pact with France after Premier MacDonald visits Paris and outlines a cautious position on inter allied debts and arbitration. Britain and Liberal leaders await debates on the issue, while Belgium and Japan may attend an inter allied conference to discuss German defaults and League options.
In the House of Commons the case of returning soldiers’ bodies from war zones was raised by Jobo ns Progressive Saskatoon. A parent refused to permit his son’s body to be transported from Pusseheads katoon. Minister FE MacDonald expressed sympathy but cited government rules that kept the bodies in place. He said the humane action would be to honor those who fought for Canada and rest where they fell.
The Democratic National Convention placed John W. Davis of West Virginia in nomination for President, with Governor Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska backing the Nebraskan. Bryan, brother of William Jennings Bryan, faced a single ballot. Davis’s nomination was urged amid a long convention and marked a leadership shift for the party.
Miss Agness MacPhail of the Progressive party quipped about the inter union for peace funding during a House of Commons debate. She contrasted a two hundred dollar peace sum with twelve million for war noting the contrast amid wartime budgeting discussions.
From April 1, 1818 to May 21, 1924 a total of 2060 Japanese women entered Canada as settlers During the same period 429 male Japanese laborers and 1545 male Japanese other than laborers were admitted The data reflects immigrant intake by gender and labor category over two centuries.
Laura E. McCully, a Canadian poet noted for her promising literary career, has died in a Toronto hospital after a long illness. Her writings had attracted considerable attention.
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