Spirit to settle strike urged during House debate
Premier Baldwin and Labour leader J H MacDonald urged a conciliatory spirit to avoid bitterness between unions and employers as Britain faced a general strike. MacDonald called for reinstatement pledges and fair treatment, while Baldwin warned against anarchy in transport and urged statesmanship to restart industry.
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Leeda
United Kineton
Baliwin
House of Common
0C Berm
Rawsay MacDonald
Labor Bremier
Baldwin
Oshine
J. HL Thomas
MacDonald
Thomas
Wriich
Alberta coal plan discussed by Ontario and Alberta leaders
Mayor Thomas Foster will convene the Alberta coal committee with Ontario representatives to pursue securing Alberta coal. Aims include pressuring for a temporary 7 dollar per ton rate for shipments to East Toronto this year, hoping the trial proves viable for ongoing rail support. Two seaplanes were sent to fight forest fires near Lac la Bonnet and Gra Beach, with patrols reporting suppression of the blazes.
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Toronto
Thomas Foster
Alberta Coal Committee
Ontario
Alberta
Foster
J.B. Brownlee
Fores
Lac da Bonnet
Gra Beach
Manitoba
Forest Patrol
Montreal Interview Returns From Poland Shows Demand for Canadian Goods
Michel Strazewski Canada’s cone general notes strong demand for select Canadian commodities after a three month visit to Poland. He comments on market receptivity and future opportunities in Canada’s exports.
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Land
Goode Montreal
Poland
Michel Strazewski
Cone General
Canada
New Flag For Union of South Africa Planned
The design for a new Union of South Africa flag was submitted by 2000 entrants. A commission, including Gen. J Bo Herzo and Gen. Jan Smuts, will select a design featuring the Union Jack with added green imagery.
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South Africa
Catone
Sam Africa
Goa
Union of South Africa
A@Ming
Bo Herzo
Jan Christian Smuts
House of Assembly
de Designe
1St
Commission
Revolt in Poland Strife in Streets of Warsaw
Reports from war fronts indicate severe fighting in Warsaw with anti government forces said to have seized key sites including the castle and premier residence. Telegraph and telephone links are disrupted as troops reportedly attempt to seize public buildings while the government is said to have resigned.
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Te Castle
Foreign Office
Belvedere
Hite
Europe Crops Report Shows Broadly Good Conditions
Crop conditions across Europe are broadly favorable with winter cereals in Bulgaria thriving and Italy Belgium reporting good to excellent conditions. Poland shows above average warmth, Hungary milder weather, Romania staging near spring sowing completion, and France reporting some corn crop rust issues.
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Otawa
US of Agriculture
Interstional
Aricature
Bulgaria
Italy
Belgium
Poland
Hungary
Romania
France
Manitoba set aside 2600 acres for Portage la Prairie sanctuary
The provincial government moves to establish a bird sanctuary at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, approving 2600 acres with 600 acres of water. A pond for wild geese and ducks will be created near the park's deer enclosure, and marking will be done by the Kiwanis Club of Isit. The effort follows confirmation from the lieutenant governor.
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Portage la Prairie Tage la Prairie
Man
Tory
Isit
Parks Board
Pension Costs of Britons in Canada Highlighted in Commons
In a Commons debate on pension estimates, Rt Hon Tyron stated about 15,000 Britons reside in Canada and total government spending there nears £1,000,000 annually. Canada office expenditures were $22,000 with a £15,007 saving reported. gratitude was voiced to the Canadian Government for past cooperation.
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Britain
Canada
London
House of Commons
Ministry of Pensions
GC. Tyron
Tlutster
Stoner
Manitoba beer tax losses prompt inquiry by attorney general
More than six percent of Manitoba beer produced in 1928 and taxed by gallonage appears to have been dispensed without government accounting. The disclosure comes from a Manitoba Legislature clerk filed by Attorney General B W Craig. In a separate note a Washington state school superintendent carries portable scales in his car and intends to weigh every pupil twice a year.
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Manitoba
B W. Craig
East County
Wash
Patterson scheme dairy import duties sparks Canada duty note
The House of Commons was informed by Hon. George H. Boivin that Australia began a Patterson scheme on January 10 14 imposing a tax of three halfpence per pound on all butter produced there. The measure affects butter exports to Canada and related dumping duties.
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Canada
House of Commons
George H. Boivin
Customs
Australia
British Premier Baldwin Promises Square Deal for All
London reports Prime Minister Baldwin from Downing Street vows a square deal for all. He says his policy aims to restart mines promptly and reach an agreement with miners, with no stone left unturned to restore the country to better times. Bevin questions readiness to reinstate strikes, Baldwin defends ongoing talks.
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London
Pieter Baldwin
Trades Union Congress
Downing Street
Ernest Bevin
Docker
Waich
U S Tightens Dry Laws Under New Administration
Washington reports the administration backs a bill to tighten liquor laws with severe penalties for illicit distilling and liquor smuggling. The measure faces Judiciary Committee review and likely extended debate though chances of passage this session appear slim.
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Washington
Congress
High Seas
United States
Carpenters Resume Vancouver Work After Ten Day Strike
Workers in downtown Vancouver resume construction on several buildings after a ten day stoppage. The settlement restores a five and a half day week, keeps a future five day week as sought, and introduces a daily wage increase. The accord followed conferences between strike leaders and employers unions.
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Vancouver
Settie Vancouves
D of Conferences
Bettires
King George Urges Public Cooperation for National Peace
King George issued an appeal to the people of Great Britain, urging cooperation to bring peace to the nation. He asked Britons to forget bitterness from recent days and to remember past steadfastness, encouraging collective effort toward a lasting harmony.
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King George
London
George
Great Britain
Thirlal Ericls
Prepare For Moving Bumper Grain Crop Conference in Montreal
The Canadian Board of Grain Commissioners and harbor authorities met in Montreal to plan movement of this year's grain crop. Leslie Hi Boyd, board chairman, says the crop will be sizable and extra handling facilities are needed at Montreal and Port Arthur. Nancy rrimmer, an Indian woman from Long Lac, dies. she trapped and traded furs with the Hudson's Bay Company as a girl. her father John Way ashee was Moose Factory district chief.
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Zanadian Board of Commissioners Ir
Montresl
Montreal
Board of Grainmissioners For
Canada
Leslie Hi. Boyd
Port Arthur
Recovery From Strike Teithin Preparing to Pak Up
The Trades Union Congress reports a broad, orderly stoppage linked to industrial disputes. Workers prepared to end walkouts and resume duties as negotiations and access to tallying systems were discussed, with focus on government reliance and wage issues.
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Tan! Ag
Ems
North Pole flags raised by Amundsen after Norges passage
Reports from Romie at the North Pole recounts a radiogram describing flags of three nations raised atop the world after the Norges passage. Observations suggested the area glistened as flags for Hallan Arto Chub and the city were placed, with Italian symbols noted.
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Amundsen
Rome
Nobile
Romie
North Pole
Norges
Nus
Risser-Lareen
Amand Laworth
United
Neewesiay Tae
Pacific coast grain shipment to Vancouver seen easy
The report states no difficulty in handling a wheat crop through the Pacific port of Vancouver depending on Alberta yields and the crop size. FD Cotterell, superintendent of the Canadian Pacific Railway Western Lines, notes preparations and permits to operate under last year’s plan from the outset.
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Pacific Port
Vancouver
Pacific Coast
Alberta
FD. Cotterell
Western Ines
Canadian Pacific Railway
Lastreas and
European Leaders Warn Of Imminent War Threat
Count von Coudenhove Kalergi warns Europe teeters toward another war, urges pan European unity. He argues Locarno solved Alsace Lorraine while new claims arise in Eastern Europe and Bessarabia risks triggering a broader crisis amid Italian imperial aims. A general poverty barrier is cited as the only current safeguard against conflict.
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Berlin
Europe
Ofd
United States
Alsace-Lorraine
Bessarabia
Romania
Russia
France
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Whrther
Africa
Avia
Farnae
Count von Couden
Hovekalerg
Alberta Resources Bill in Abeyance Amid School Lands Debate
Ottawa reports a stalled resources bill for Alberta as disputes over education funding and school lands surface. Proposals seek to entrench provincial control while preserving public and separate school systems, sparking questions about future constitutional change and Imperial assent.
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Ottawa
Alberta
Campaign begins for Moose and livestock pool support
W D MacKay of the Saskatchewan Chewan Livestock Pool states the campaign starts inviting speakers and organizers to gather support for the pool. Over the past weeks sentiment has been assessed in districts and letters will be sent to invite further action in territories where the pool marketing system is viewed favorable.
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Moose Dan Abskatehewny Livestock Pook
Livestek
W. D MacKay
Prestdy Organi
Saskatchean Hhewan Livestock Pool
Large Berry Crop Prospects In British Columbia
Officials say Vancouver coast rains boost the berry crop outlook with growers expecting record production if favorable weather continues. Demand is rising for jam and fresh berries as growers anticipate 10 to 25 percent larger yields than last year, shaping markets across the region. In other news, P. M. Draper comments on labor congress matters while Canadian painter Jean Paradis, a noted Ottawa artist, dies in Guelph at 48.
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Columbia
Vancouver
Department of Arte Culta
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Mont Gare
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William M'Robert
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Forres
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Govan
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Pritish Trades Union Congress
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Ont
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St. Julee Parade
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Tare
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