Empire trade hopes at Canadian Manufacturers' meet
Delegates from Australia New Zealand South Africa and the British West Indies urged expanding trade with Canada at the 65th Canadian Manufacturers Association convention. Trade officials urged better use of foreign markets while Minister Euler warned against unprofitable production and urged cooperation among industries. Delegates from the dominions urged Canadian manufacturers to visit their countries to build two way trade.
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Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
British West Indies
F. W. Pield
United Kingdom
Canada
Newfoundland
W. D. Euler
L. R. Macgregor
J. W. Collins
D. de Weal Meyer
C. Rex Brollmeyer
Giles
Bounty Schedule Expanded in Alberta Wildlife Rules
Amended Alberta Gazette regulations authorize a $5 bounty for timber wolves and $2 for coyotes in Cypress Hills. Cougars killed in April and May yield $10 and $20 after June 1. Pelts are government sold with proceeds to captors as commissions. Big game licenses for Alberta Dunters rise from $1 to $2.
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Alberta
Edmonton
Cypress Hills
Jess Commission
Minister Rejects Age Limit Bill In Juvenile Act Debates
In Ottawa Hon Ernest Lapointe the Justice minister refused to back the Church bill which sought to raise the juvenile delinquents act age from 16. L Church, sponsor from Toronto Broadview, argued the change would alert parents when youths are in trouble with police. The present rule already notifies about 16 or older.
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Ottawa
Ernest Lapointe
House of Commons
One. L. Church
Cons
Toronto- Broadview
Peace at any cost sparks imperial loyalty debate in Winnipeg
A Winnipeg report notes a National Imperial Daughters of the Empire resolution endorsing loyalty to the empire and peace by all honorable means. It warns that peace driven by collective security could sever Canada from the empire, urging readiness to defend international justice with united action.
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Magneda
Winnipeg
Canada
Imperial
Daughters of the Empire
Canaad
British Commonwealth of Nations
Use Waste Gas System To Utilize Gases In Western Canada
Major General A G L McNaughton told the Canadian Manufacturers Association that a system to convert gases from Western Canada oil fields into carbon black has been developed. He said the plant could help Canada reduce imports of about 1 million dollars annually and may commercialize gases now blown off. Negotiations are under way to develop the venture further.
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Canada
Quebec
A. G. L. McNaughton
National Research Council
Canadian Manufacturers ‘Association
Storm Halts Everest Expedition Seeks New Hope
The British Everest expedition led by Hugh Ruttledge faces hopeless prospects as a monsoon grips the region. Severe weather has forced retreats and delayed progress since base camp, with nine men losing their lives across four attempts at the 29,141-foot peak.
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Mount
Everest
Darjeeling
India
Alipore Observatory
Hugh Ruttledge
Ottawa weighs pension for family of slain Ontario officer
Ernest Lapointe told the House of Commons the government is giving serious consideration to granting a pension to the family of John Lewis of Sarnia Ontario, the policeman killed during the Aquor store holdup by the gang led by "Red" Ryan.
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Ottawa
John Lewis
Sarnia
Ont
Expedition Sails for Alaska To Probe Baltic Origins
A Smithsonian tied voyage to Alaska sets out to uncover clues about the Baltic origins and the links to North American Indian fleet travels.
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Seattle
Smithsonian
Alaska
Canadian Manufacturers Urge Science Aid in Industry Drive
L A Hawk, on behalf of Canadian Manufacturers Association, calls for greater science research and industrial advance. The speech cites Schenectady laboratories and other research centers as models. The remarks advocate expanding production efficiency while warning against overwork.
Bond Issue Quickly Sold as Offering Oversubscribed
Dominion government bonds opened June 3 at 99 and fully subscribed by noon Eastern Delight Time, with a $20,000,000 issue yielding about 3.80 per cent. Conversions were opened concurrently and remain at Finance Minister Dunning's discretion. Convertible bonds total $45,000,000 at 1 per cent due September 15, plus $63,000,000 at 2 per cent due October 15 and $79,000,000 at 5 per cent due November 15.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Dunning
Ottawa House first reads bill to amend Franchise Act
The House of Commons introduced by Hon Fernand Rinfret, secretary of state, a bill to amend the Franchise Act. It provides for appointing enumerators and compiling voters lists for by-elections.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Fernand Rinfret
Memorial Urges Permanent King George Memorial in Britain
Prime Minister Baldwin urged erection of a permanent memorial to King George in an empire wide broadcast on the late sovereign's birthday. He praised two London committee schemes the Westminster Abbey statue site and nationwide children s playing fields, calling for a public offering from all classes of society.
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Baldwin
London
King George
Westminster Abbey
America
Stamps Out Evi Postmaster-General Commended
Edmonton reports Postmaster-General Elliott is praised for halting wholesale postmaster dismissals. H. Morgan of Didsbury, Alberta, and president of the Canadian Postmasters Association, notes only 50 dismissals under Elliott versus 200 under the prior government. Dominion secretary C. D. Griffith says MPs pressed for staff dismissals in the past. Morgan urges tact in handling difficult local postmasters.
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Edmonton
Elliott
H. Morgan
Didsbury
Alta
Canadian Postmasters
Association
Alberta
Morgan
C. D. Grifith
Estevan
Sask
Dominion
British Troops Reinforce Palestine Amid Arab Strike
Detachments from the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire regiments arrived in the Holy Land from Egypt to reinforce the 7,000 British troops already there. Five Jews were killed in the last 24 hours. The government moves to outlaw the Arab strike, authorizing district commissioners to reopen closed businesses under penalties.
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Egypt
Jerusalem
Bedfordshire and
Hertfordshire
Holy Land
Bates Returns Money He Made On Insurance
Alfred Bates advertising executive and three time budget leak figure returned winnings from insurance placed against expected tax rises. Bates told brokers via letter he would not profit from insurances tied to announced budget increases. tribunal report alleged Bates and Thomas used leaked information to insure themselves, linking to Butt and resignations.
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London
Alfred Bates
Bates
Harold Eves
Dudget
J. H. Thomas
Derby
House of Commons
Alfred Butt
Thomas
Themelves
Bennett criticizing judges and court reform in Canada
Hon R B Bennett told the House of Commons unitary duty concerns of judges across provinces. He warned about high court judges who would not retire and questioned federal approval for Ontario changes. He argued underpaid judges and lack of moral courage by successive ministers of justice, while C H Cahan disagreed.
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R. B. Bennett
House of Commons
Canadian Bar ‘Asociation
West
Ontario High Court
Bennett
C. H. Cahan
Benett
Standard Oil of New Jersey acquires forty million har monica
Walter C. Teagle, president, disclosed at the annual stockholders meeting that Standard Oil of New Jersey has acquired forty million har monica in payment for oil shipments to Germany. He cited the German government's currency export ban as the reason for the deal.
Ottawa marks King George V birthday with ceremony
The anniversary of the late King George V was observed in Ottawa with the beating of Retreat by bugles and brass bands at the garrison followed by a concert.
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Ottawa
King George V
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E. J. Freyseng
Toronto
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Mediterranean
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Palestine
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Canadian League Society
Robert Falconer
The
University of Toronto
John W. Dafoe
Winnipeg Free Press
League of Nations’ Society
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