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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
7
A parliamentary banking committee considers changes to bank oversight including removal of directors, annual meetings, and annual inspection of assets. Proposals seek to empower inspectors to examine bank books, appoint curators, and charge banks for inspection costs to prevent further deposits during insolvency.
Reports claim no lethal power materialized during tests on the so called death ray. Under-secretary of the air ministry Witla Leach stated experts could not confirm any practical beam, with some observers uncertain about the device’s behavior.
A Vancouver logging camp owned by The Nase Logging Company at Port Coquitlam faced a severe forest fire that destroyed camp equipment and threatened the workers. Strong winds and shifting flames hampered efforts to control the blaze, forcing many to flee for their lives as the fire swept through the area.
A young man described as unhappy and seeking mysteries ended his life by his own action. A note suggested a desire to leave life, while salvage reveals he achieved what he wanted. Authorities found him shot near a limousine with a New York license, on woods near the Maine border at St Come de eauce.
Wiyen Fanpages discuss aims to restore the Crow's Nest Pass Agreement. The move involves Western Canada and Winnie Brento Trade proposing steps and forwarding a note to Premier Mack and members of the House of Commons. Public reaction and timing remain uncertain.
George Binnes organizes a British Arctic voyage from Neweastie with Norwegian whaler and sealing sloop, a seaplane, and a Royal Geographical Society backing. The aim is to reach Netty East Land near Spitzbergen and push the farthest sailing in the northwest Archipelago.
Growing numbers of Minnesota farmers join organized groups touring the West to scout land, following a major reorganization in Canada’s national rail system that has unlocked promising parcels. Delegates and local farmers travel to examine opportunities and report back to friends seeking holdings.
Anxiety grows in Britain as Canada mulls tighter Japanese immigration limits. The London Times notes the issue could affect the Pacific balance and U S relations. Queen Mary will receive representatives July 10 and dedicate the Star and Garter Home for disabled veterans, funded by British women across the empire.
The Daily News supports the Adamson plan and expects young women to vote responsibly. The Daily Express argues the plan reasonable and beneficial to the commonwealth, while Daily Capsule remains cautious about female suffrage and potential impact on voting dynamics.
An amendment to the budget proposed by A. J. Thoueet was defeated by a large majority in the House. Liberals and Progressives opposed the measure, while Conservatives supported it. Debate touched on the Sales Tax arrears and potential effects on businesses facing the tax.
Women’s Peace League and Inver women pledge against aiding governments in wartime. Ella Abeel leads the effort amid calls for pacifist action and united stand for peace.
Rev Dr Robert Jaffray and Dr HG Miller of the Chrisian Missionary Alliance returned to Fuchow after bandits demanded ransom. The captives, two Chinese men, endured harrowing hardship. reports say a large sum and ammunitions were sought. the captors promised to free the missionaries for a payment of 200000 in a mountain stronghold.
A Swedish youth Anders son from The Pas reportedly leaped from a southbound train while temporarily insane. He left money to be sent to his parents in Sweden as authorities considered his mental state. Local details include a jury decision and sightings near a line with hedged up.
At a House Committee on Privileges and Elections meeting, F Gus Porter notes the Home Bank liquidator T Clarkson faced questions about whether further payments beyond 10 percent might be made. Porter speaks for the Conservative side while discussing normal conditions for such settlements.
Dr Banting and Miss Marion Robertson of Elora Ontario were married June 4 after meeting five years ago when she served as a wartime nurse. The couple planned a ten day honeymoon before departing for a South American voyage.
On the main line of the railway routes from Saskatoon and other cities, residents visit Little Lake Manitou for mineral waters that let swimmers float easily. The lake offers a sandy beach, water chutes, and entertainment features, drawing central Saskatchewan dwellers to a popular picnic spot despite the distance.
A parliamentary session debates protecting innocent spouses in divorce. A new form of marriage law is discussed to limit wrongful dissolution while preserving the other party’s rights, amid concerns it could affect legal due process and remarriage.
Toronto resident Mrs G Pepail and her children Neg aged five and Rosemary aged three perished when their summer cottage at Eastbourne Lake Simcoe burned on June 4. The maid and Aileen escaped, a gasoline stove is cited as the fire source, and the two girls were found among the ruins while Mrs Pepail’s body was recovered inside.
Sask Co operative Elevator Company plans a half million dollar expansion. If current plans hold, this year could be the biggest building year since before the war for the Saskatchewan Co-ops five Elevator Company. Unofficial figures show 22 new points with a target of 430 elevators and storage capacity near 16,200,000 bushels by season end, pending Canadian National Railway progress.
Senator Liberal and the Senate urged the British preference on imports into Canada until Britain grants a reciprocal tariff on Canadian goods or suspends the preferential duty until a further agreement. A record shingle train, 150 cars from British Columbia, pulled by three locomotives, departed for Buffalo, NY and the Eastern States, claimed by Great Northern officials as the railroad's longest ever. The train was assembled on the Pacific coast.
Land officials opened 109 sections in Beaver Creek farming area for settlement. Numerous applicants pursued the tract as part of a colonization drive. Apostolic Protonotaries Rome appoints Mgr Mattia Pitban and Mgr Giuseppe Eleahara. Mer Elia Roy and Mgr Tommasolorgio Bou eau of Quebec named domestic prelates.
A group of 140 Mennonites including men women and children departed Hague heading to Durango Mexico. They travel aboard a special train formed of 18 freight cars three passenger coaches and a baggage car for the long journey.
The committee reported totals for seed advances with $3751775 principal and $2504.98 unpaid on an $18 million total. Last year collections were $208, and administration costs reached $69000. Minister outlined relief via supplies for mendy settlers in Alberta and won through provincial cooperation. Opponents pressed for reduced vote to allow further internal funding.
Fortunes surged in a Derby sweep with varied winners. Samsovino claimed the top Ca ut stakes prize, while Harcourt Johnsone, a par member, secured £38,000 as the second prize. Phillip Millard, a London engineer, won £8,000 with a half stake sold, and three London brothers shared £30,000 as the second prize. Additional sweeps yielded up to £5,000 each.
At a Daughters of the Empire convention in Toronto and various Canadian chapters, leaders urged limiting foreign settlers and farm labor immigration under the community system. A proposal from British Columbia asks National to press government. Discussions highlighted promoting patriotism amid immigration concerns and bolstering girl guide chapters.
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