Commission to Act on Freight Rates Seeks Public Facts
The board calls for statements from individuals and organizations including chambers of commerce firms and shippers detailing unjust discrimination or unfair treatment in railway freight rates. It urges submission of grounds for restoring pre 1918 rate ports and encourages traffic through Canadian sea ports while promising a prompt and orderly inquiry.
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Fend
Death of General Strange A Veteran Leader in Northwest Rebellion
Major-General Thomas Mland Strange died at Camberley Surrey aged 94. A former Inspector of Canadian Artillery in 1871 and later Fort Québec commandant, he gained fame in the 1885 Northwest Rebellion commanding the Alberta Field Force against Cree leader Big Bear at Frenchy’s Hutte. He earned the thanks of the Dominion Government for his actions.
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London
Thos. Mland Strange
Canada
Camberley
Surrey
General Strange
Quebec
Strange
Alberta
Better Livestock Train Disbands After Southern Tour
The better livestock train organized by Saskatchewan's Department of Agriculture and the Canadian Pacific Railway completed its southern itinerary on June 10. It showcased stock, agriculture methods via moving pictures and lantern slides, and delivered lectures while a large portion of stock was sold to farmers across districts.
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Steen
Regina
Department of Agriculture
Sastchewan
Canadian Pacific Rally
Chief Constables of Canada Gather to Discuss Youth Influence
At the annual contention Judge Dysart warned that home attention to children reduces harmful freedom and limits access to lurid films that poison minds. He noted movies were easily accessible and cited Meas as a harmful influence on youths.
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Chief Constables of
Canada
Dysart
Tornado Strikes Minneapolis Killing Three and Damaging Property
A violent wind and rain storm hit Minneapolis causing three deaths and at least 25 injuries. A pavilion roof collapsed at Lake Harriet, debris trapped several people, a south city restaurant floor collapsed sending diners to a basement, streets flooded and basements flooded as sewers failed. Multiple storefronts and homes suffered damage and trees were uprooted.
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Minneapolis
Lake Harriet
Neeky
South Minneapolis
Britain Reducing Unemployment Dole Aid to Emigra Bill
The new government proposes a six point five million pound cut to unemployment relief. Labor assails the move while the labor minister regains discretion to approve or deny already granted benefits aiming to curb abuses including married women drawing the dole while avoiding work. The bill seeks to shrink dole rolls and boost emigration, currently hampered by the present system.
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Ree
London
Labor
Commander Maude Reaches Santa Barbara
British navy retiree Commander Eustace B. Maude, age 71, sailing a 25 foot yawl from Victoria BC to England, dropped anchor in Santa Barbara harbor for provisions after weather forced a closer coastal approach than planned. He left Victoria on May 5 and expected to reach Panama before this port call.
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England
Victoria
Santa Barbara
Eustace B. Maude
Panama
New Alaska Game Law Requires Licensed Guides For Nonresidents
Alaska residents must be accompanied by licensed guides when guiding nonresident hunters under a new state rule effective August 15. Nonresidents hunting game animals must use licensed guides, with enforcement extending beyond previous Kenai Peninsula limits to all Alaska regions. Oscar Hindenburg Terlin Major named president’s personal adjutant after transfer to the defence ministry following his father’s election as president of the German Republic.
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Alaska
Alaska Ame Commission
Kenat Peninsula
Cook Inlet
Prince William Sound
Anchorage
Hindenburg
Terlin
Oscar Hindenburg
German Republic
Hanover
Defence Ministry
Soviet Grants Death Sentence Suspension for German Students
Moscow dispatch reports the Soviet Government granted Germany’s request to suspend the death sentences of two German students accused of plotting to kill Leon Trotsky and other Soviet leaders. The move follows a German government appeal communicated through the Havas Agency.
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Moscow
Havas
Leon Trotzky
Magn Arms Convention 4 Representatives Signed
The German Government has signed a convention to limit traffic in arms formed by the recent arms conference, with four representatives noted for engagement. The document signals international effort to curb weapon proliferation and aligns with post conference diplomacy.
Indian cooperation urged in Lords debate on alliance
Lord Birkenhead urged India to show sincere willingness to cooperate within the existing constitutional framework. He spoke of a possible great partnership with Britain and called on Indian leaders to demonstrate genuine intent for goodwill and mutual benefit in parliament.
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London
Lord Birkenhead
Secretary of India
Trade Pact Reaches Canada and West Indies Ledger
Canada concludes a tariff preferential trade pact with the British West Indies Bermuda British Guiana British Honduras and Jamaica The agreement runs 12 years and becomes effective upon proclamation It extends tariff preferences on bananas cocoa products lime juice mes arrowroot coconuts grapefruit rum onions cocoa butter green coffee ginger and spices among others to Canada while limiting duties on most other goods to no more than 50 percent of Canadian rates Jamaica Tahamas British Honduras Barbados Trinidad and British Guiana grant Canada further preferences on dairy meats fish apples potatoes boots cement cocoa confectionery cordage and related products
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Ottawa
Canada
British West Indies
Bermuda
British Guiana
British Honduras
Parliament of Canada
Corontal Office
Jamaica
Tahamas
Barbados
Trinidad
Western candidate urged for railway board vacancy noted
In view of the impending equalization of freight rates by the railway commission, considerable influence is being exerted to have the vacancy on the board filled by a western man. Mr. Justice W. F. A. Turgeon of Regina Saskatchewan is being boomed for the position as reported by the Ottawa Citizen.
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Railway Commission
W. F. A. Turgeon
Regina
Saskatchewan
Ottawa Citizen
Alberta Wheat Crop Estimates for 1925 Might Reach 93 Million Bushels
In Edmonton the Alberta crop forecast shows 300000 bushels of wheat, with the provincial government estimating a total near 93.6 million bushels if favorable weather lasts. Minister George Hoadley cites 5.5 million seeded acres and an expected average yield of 17 bushels per acre, noting dry conditions, weeds, pests, and reduced acreage cut prospects from earlier estimates.
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Edmonton
George Hoadley
Acro
Italy Would Punish Speculators Traitors to Italy
Deputy Schconi of the Italy Chamber urged Finance Minister Stefani to punish speculators who fueled the recent financial crisis by buying foreign currency. He argued those who bought foreign money caused lire depreciation and should be treated as traitors.
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Rome
Schconi
Italy
Stefani
Notable Pair Jack Miner and Ty Cobb Vacation Together
The Canadian naturalist Jack Miner and baseball great Ty Cobb are described as spending autumn vacations together in Northern Ontario. The piece notes Miner’s 39 year tradition of leaving public life each November to camp along the railroad tracks near Mattawa to Port Arthur, guiding a private retreat with friends and associates including Dr. Sloane and Eddie Balley.
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Jack Miner
United States
Tyrus R. Cobb
Mts
Ty. Cobb
Mts Fortieth
I Pacife
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Mattawa
Quebec
Port Arthur
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Jack Veer
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Leamington
Tyrut & Cobb
Jack
Dr. ® . Sloane
Eddie Balley
Bank Act charges against Tome Bank directors rejected
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently found the charges under the Bank Act of 1913 against former Tome Bank of Canada directors could not proceed under the safeguards of the 1925 act without early detection. Finance department commentary followed Attorney General Nickle of Ontario stating no further criminal prosecutions would occur against the directors.
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Tome Bank of Canada
Ontario Court of Appeal
Department Finance
Nickle
Ontario
Self Supporting Empire League launched in London
Viscount Jellicoe outlined the Self Supporting Empire League aims to foster empire trade and industry and shift consumer demand to empire products. Sir George Perley urged Canada to follow the league lead as loyal Canadians lament Britain’s purchases in the Dominion.
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League
Viscount Jellicoe
London
Empire League
Sir George Perley
Canada
Britain
Dominion
Alberta government house sale decision stalled
Alberta officials, including Premier Greenfeld, plan a legislative report on whether to sell Government House. As no offers have been received yet, the next session will consider fixing a date and assessing sale chances. The government aims to follow legislative wishes and gauge buyer interest.
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Edmonton
Government House
Greenfeld
Dissolution of Parliament May Occur Soon
Outawa reports decision on whether a general election will be held this fall remains pending after holidays. Six to four favored Liberal defeat in Nova Scotia tempers talk of dissolution as parties prepare. prospects of a favorable harvest boost hopes for a new slate. Cabinet reshuffle and vacancies loom with distribution changes increasing House seats from 236 to 245, adding members for Nova Scotia British Columbia Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and more.
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Maso
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Senate
Railway Commission
Washington
P. I. Roy
Paris
Beland
Roy Beclin
House of Commons
Nova Scotis
Umbia
Men
Saskatchewan
Alberia
Relations Are Cause of Worry in Parliament
London Austen Chamberlain, foreign minister, tried to calm anxious members over Anglo Russian relations. He said the British government was not proposing to sever relations with Russia but was closely watching events and would allow a full discussion at the proper time. Saklatvaia charged deliberate intent to sever ties. Chamberlain denied it and pledged a fuller debate. He also faced Bolshevik propaganda concerns tied to the 1921 Anglo Russian trade treaty in China.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commone
Deval Ingoff
Russia
Chamberlainais
Lberty
Saklatvaia
Conuuitat
Howe
Chamberlain
China
Alberta Senator De Veber Dies at Queen's Park Residence
Alberta Senator Everett George De Veber died recently at his summer residence in Alymer Quebec after 27 years in public life and 19 years in the senate. Born February 18, 1849, he was the son of Richard Sandys and Caroline Veber and resided at Lethbridge. He is survived by his widow formerly Miss Rachel Prane Ryan and one son.
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Alymer Onana
Tm Public Ie
Senate
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Senverett
George de ML
Queen's Park
Aylmer
Que
Richard Sandys
Caroli Veber
Rachel Prane Ryan
Senator de Veber
Alberta
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Canada Prefers British Business Harmony With United States
Canadian director of Industrial exhibits at the British Empire Exhibition spoke at a Yorkshire convention of British advertising men. He said Canada would rather do business with Britain than the United States, noting potential trade of about 102 million pounds if efforts succeed, a view echoed by Mr McKinnon.
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London
JS. Erimmon
Hiren Gate
Yorkshire
Jada
United State
Hiram
Setain
Canada
United States
McKinnon
Trouble In China and Industry Notes From the World
United States officials in Washington and Tokyo discuss Chinese affairs with an eye toward a swift concord among powers to adjust customs. A nurse qualities piece urges tact humor cheerfulness and empathy as essential for graduates. John Rockefeller celebrated a birthday with golf, dinner, cake and organ music in Tarrytown. In Melbourne the Victoria Parliament opened with a plan to create a wheat pool with 15 percent guarantees. Madrid reports Franco-Spanish cooperation against Abd el Krim’s Rifian tribesmen.
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