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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
7
A House division reflected a comfortable government majority as Labour recovered its footing. Premier Lloyd George and supporters faced Liberal dissent while Conservatives showed willingness to back the government on key measures. The record noted Liberal abstentions and ongoing political maneuvering ahead of national electoral strategy.
The Dominion Government refuses sponsorship for plans to entertain 260 men and 40 Interior staff bound for Quebec, citing no responsibility for the venture. Ottawa’s stance shocks local officials who had expected federal support while provincial grants and city funds are noted as partial efforts.
A government subcommittee report outlines a comprehensive review of prohibition enforcement across phases of law. It notes immigration context with Canadian connections and presents figures from April 1982 showing counts of Salish, Batted Stairs, and other nationalities admitted last month.
The Rockefeller Foundation and Canadian sources discussed a substantial grant for mental hygiene research. They urged that a portion of the funds be used to study prisons, education, and child welfare, with experiments and demonstrations lasting about five years. The proposal aims to apply mental hygiene principles to aid children and related social issues.
A grand ball at Buckingham Palace hosted by King George V and Queen Mary celebrated the visit of King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Helena. The event featured Guards at the entrance, lavish rooms, and attendees including foreign ambassadors and British officials led by Premier MacDonald.
Japan plans nationwide adoption of metric weights and measures beginning July 7 under the agriculture and commerce department. Educational campaigns are underway to prepare factories offices schools and services for the five year transition to metric units.
Ottawa reports show the Canadian National Railway and the Canadian Government Merchant Marine improving finances. Net operating income rose from 1923 levels, with fixed charges and taxes carefully analyzed. Government proposals consider restructuring, executive oversight, and potential equipment security guarantees.
The report shows 22 months ended April with Canada importing goods from the United States valued at 5,520,000, an increase of 841,000. Canada’s top customer was the United Kingdom, with imports from the UK totaling 7,000,000. UK wine shipments totaled 356,850. A military parade accident occurred injuring six and causing a 19 decline in a related metric. Fire destroyed B Leitch’s store in Sutherland, Sask., with building valued at 4,000 and stock at 7,000.
Senator Robert M. La Follette announces readiness to run for the United States presidency on an independent ticket. In Britain, sleeping sickness deaths totaled 229 in the last quarter ending March 31, England reports illness fatalities.
Members of the Cans Han Weekly Newspapers Association will tour Belgium France and the United Kingdom for two months after their annual convention in Toronto ending July 7. The 178 members come from as far west as Durr a BC and as far east as Lunenburg NS.
In south Janta, Ga a series of tornadoes swept the region for the second time this month raising the death toll to 45. About 190 people are known to be injured, many left homeless and property damage surpasses ten million dollars.
The Sale of Shares Act is to be tested in Manitoba with Sai Watehawan and Alberta 84 to be served by court action. Northwestern Trust Company leads the action as shareholders protective association. The matter arose on return of the application to list contributories before George Paterson SC, master of the Court of Kines ken ed. An adjournment of two weeks was remade.
Reports from Paris describe Americans and Britons racing to secure the secret of Grindell Matthews death ray. Matthews says Washington has inquired for details and that no American contract exists. France and Britain contend they hold formal offers or contracts for exclusive rights to the invention.
Dr HLM Tory, president of the University of Alberta, urges long term credits at uniform rates under federal control to finance agriculture. He supports a diversified farm lending approach and cites lines from a federal rural credits report. The piece also notes comments by Sir John Aird on Canada returning to London for loan flotation and mentions Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson arriving in Sydney for potential cultivation plans. Moose Jaw reports Col Fr James elected Regina Saskatchewan Musical Association president as the Southern Festival plans move to Regina.
A truncated notice highlights William G. McAdoo, former secretary of the treasury under Wilson, continuing to seek the U.S. presidency. The fragmented text points to his ongoing political aspirations during the postwar era.
Radio messages printed for delivery as telegrams appear on wireless telegraphy at sea. The White Star Dominion Line purser reports messages en route to Cherbourg were auton ally transmitted and printed on board. Messages show that words at the remote station in Devine, England, were relayed to the General Post in London for delivery to the addressee.
Allied council notes demand a full inquiry into Germanys military reestablishment and inventory of arms. Five points cover police reorganization munition factories armistice material delivery and recruitment to align with peace terms. Montreal Canada reports new fines for railway workers in the United States amid wage talks.
Report from Winnipee notes favorable crop conditions across the western provinces. Wheat seeding largely complete in major regions, with some isolated districts still sowing. Overall prospects are decent despite late seeding and earlier adverse weather. farmers expect good yields though development remains evolving.
Dr Clark of the immigration service describes a growing problem of immigrants being smuggled from Canada into the United States via border crossings into Quebec and New York, Vermont, and Maine. He warns judges can impose prison terms and fines for violations under passport and immigration laws.
Distant report describes Jobin D Rockefeller plans to reconstruct the Rheims Cathedral roof after WWI damage. He claims to act for Premier Poincare and France in a project tied to railway shifts and regional security amid ongoing European turmoil.
Abeork Vic oria of B C won the $20 prize for the best story in the Order's annual competition Toromo-John.
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