Relief policy demand sparks budget debate in Commons
In Ottawa the House of Commons debated unemployment relief and a potential shift from gold redemption. Spencer of Battle River urged delaying measures until policy is announced, while Neill of Comox-Alterni pressed for urgent relief and opposed late budget moves. Debate touched on trade, protection, coal policy, and regional impacts.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
HE. Spencer
Battle River
UPA
Ginger Roup
Agnes MacPhail
W A. Neill
Comox-Alterni
Rde
Neill
Mr. Neill
House
Rt. Honse B. Bennett
Spencer
Canada
British Columbia
Commons
FC Matthews
Toronto East Centre
Charles Marcil
Bonaventure
James L. Bowman
Dauphin
Britain Expands Empire Butter Imports to Britain
British MP Sir William Yaad says empire butter boosts the economy as 46 vessels from New Zealand and Australia bring over a million boxes to British ports in coming weeks. Canadian butter returns to the market after years abroad.
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London
Empire
William W Yaad
House of Commons
Empire Dairy Council
Great Britain
New Zealand
Australia
Pests Are Abolished At Canadian National Railways
RL Burnap traffic vice president announces abolition of major and minor positions in the passenger traffic department and other changes effective June 15 at Canadian National Railways in Montreal Quebec.
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Montreal
Canadan National Railways
Burnap
Trafic
Aparece
Export Cattle Trade Pressures Ottawa Officials
Export cattle trade in Ottawa is expanding beyond expectations with western shippers booking space from Montreal. Hon Robert Weir seeks to increase ship capacity for summer, meeting with shipping heads to persuade more vessels. New British Board of Trade rules may raise costs and face suspension, possibly delaying full effect until November 30. Shippers await a decision on added space within a week.
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Ottawa
Mont Britain
Robert Weir
Montreal
Canadian grain freight rates set notably lower than U S
Ottawa testimony before a special parliamentary committee states Canadian rates are about 25 percent lower than United States rates. Sir Henry Thorn ton argues railways must balance western farmers’ welfare with revenue, noting grain carries lower returns than general traffic and empty-car costs must be considered.
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Ottawa
Ont
Sir Henry Thornton
United States
West
Aves
General Trafic
Henry
Trade Barriers Debate in House of Commons
In London the debate covered Canadian tariff changes and potential duties against Britain. William Graham, president of the Board of Trade, said details would be published when received and pledged to fairly consider representations if duties rise. PA Harris pressed for information and urged avoiding new trade barriers amid low mood.
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London
Canaaa
House of Commons
William Graham
Board of Trade
Great Britain
PA. Harris
Graham
Harris
Britain
Barley Cargo Sets St Lawrence Record for German Bound Ship
The steamer Emmanuele Accame carried 566,734 bushels of barley to Germany, the largest grain cargo ever to leave the St Lawrence, requiring about 22 square miles of high quality land at average yields to produce.
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Montreal
Que
Quebec
Emmanuele Accame
Germany
St Lawrence
Tragic Death Of English Youth In Pine Pass
John Noel Patch Bennett an 18 year old from Coventry England died in Pine Pass while seeking experience for a diplomatic career. His remains were found after seven months by Hythe guide Kelly Sunderman near Tillicum Creek. Bennet left Oakdene Manor Road Coventry in October with a pack horse aiming for Prince George before perishing in winter.
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Fémonton
Hythe
Tulicum Creek
Bennett
Oakdene
Manor Road
Coventry
England
Grande Prairie
Pine Pass
Prince George
British Columbia
Tillicum Creek
Criticism of Canadian Russia Embargo Sparks Budget Debate
In Ottawa during the budget discussion Hon. W. D. Buler and Mr. Euler decried Canada's embargo on Russian goods as inconsistent and self-harming. They argued hard coal remains the sole import Canada lacks production for and accused the policy of moving toward economic war and hypocrisy at international wheat talks.
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Ottawa
W. D. Buler
National Revenue
Fuler
Canada
Russia
United States
Euler
Russi
Great Britain
Conference to Stabilize Silver Urges Bi metal Standard
J F Darling director Midland Bank of Canada advocates an international conference on stabilizing silver with a bi metal standard. He proposes silver be valued at one twentieth of gold and says the United States could participate by sending representatives. Darling plans to sail to England and meet Premier Bennett for further talks as he seeks higher prices to lift world mood.
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Canada
Midland Bank
Ottawa
J. F. Darling
Midland Bank of Canada
Washington
Darling
United States
Gandhi to go to London for round table conference
The Congress working committee decided Gandhi will attend the London round table conference next fall despite Hindu-Muslim tensions. He is viewed as essential whether a settlement is reached or not. France opposes debt revision Briand voices opposition to Young plan revision in Parliament.
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Round Table
Bombay
Iui
Aanaina Gandhi
London
England
Congress Party
Gandhi
France
Paris
Breslau
Germany
Aristide Briand
Chamber of Deputies
Permanent Peace move in Senate on League act acceptance
In Ottawa the senate moved Permanent Peace Ottawa on the pacific settlement act of 1928. Hon G D Robertson moved the motion noting Canada’s accession is approved with reservations affecting the British Empire. Senator Dandurand and Sir Geo Foster discussed 1924 British positions before the resolution was adopted.
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Ottawa
League of Nations
Senate
G. D. Robertson
House of Commons
Canada
British Empire
Robertson
Dandur
Sir Geo. Foster
Great Britain
United States
Ottawa committee weighs higher penalties for dairy fraud
The agriculture committee will study a bill by Samuel Gobel to amend the dairy industries act and impose heavier penalties on those convicted of adulterating butter and other dairy products. The House passed second reading without debate and referred the measure to the agricultural committee.
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Ottawa
Agriculture Committee
House of Commons
House
Samuel Gobel
Compton
Dairy Industries Act
Britain Plans to Push Trade With Canada
A Federation of British Industries mission urges a cooperative body of British manufacturers to expand sales and service in Canada. The report calls for closer UK Canada trade links, better communications, an Empire trade statistics bureau, and greater use of British trade commissioners to meet competition with foreign suppliers.
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Britain
Canada
London
England
Dominion
Federation of Britishndustries
Great Britain
Empire Trade Statistical Bureau
James Lithgow
Federation of British Industries
Arthur Duckham
Meir MacKen
Two Brokers Acquitted by Toronto Jury
Toronto brokers W. C. Solloway and Harvey Mills were acquitted by a fan Assize Court jury on 15 theft charges tied to their former operation Soloway Mills and Company. The seven day trial ended with Solloway nearly collapsing as the verdict arrived. Mills and Solloway had previous convictions in Alberta and Ontario.
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Toronto
T W. C. Solloway
Harvey Mills
Soloway, Mills and Company
Solloway
Justice Garrow
Mills
Canada
Alberta
Ontario
British Columbia
A. G. Slaght, KC
Slaght
Tme
Gold Strikes Reported in Two Distant BC Districts
Vancouver reports two gold discoveries across British Columbia. A placer find on Nation River 110 miles northwest of Prince George draws two Vancouver prospecting parties. Separately, four Cariboo Gold Quartz directors announce rich ore at Lowhee Ol Von Mountain near Barkerville, with potential rush threatened to rival the 1860s era.
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Vancouver
B.C
British Columbia
Prince George
Lowhee
Barkerville
Ashcroft
Cariboo
Saskatoon Woman Sets Western Canada Altitude Record
Nellie Carson of the Saskatoon Aero Club flew a Gypsy Moth to an altitude of 16 000 feet in a 1 hour 20 minute flight. She endured severe cold and required assistance dismounting from the aircraft after landing.
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Saskatoon
Ste
Nellie Carson
Saskatoon Aero Club
Canada
Carson
Dimner Davis urges Canadian unity between industry and agriculture
Dimner Davis, former Canadian Manufacturers' Association president, called for better understanding between industrialists and agriculturists. He spoke after attending the annual manufacturers' convention in Victoria, B C. Bogota plans an industrial exposition in August.
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Winnipeg
Dimner Davis
Manufacturers’ Association
Gene Mr Davis
Victoria
B.C
Bogota
Colombia
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