Wheat Exports Strengthen On Canadian Markets
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Canada’s wheat exports from August 1 to January 21 exceed last year’s by about 60 90,000 bushels. World demand remains steady with renewed intake from Europe, Australia, and Argentina, while higher Canadian prices outpace other markets. Stronger Canadian supplies and favorable mixing needs support continued sales, with Argentine and Australian wheat influencing European and Orient markets.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
North America
Soviet Russia
Australia
Europe
Broomhal
European
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Holland
Belgium
Russia
Orient
India
Plane crash kills inventor at Roosevelt Field
Emry Davis, 50, inventor of a mystery aircraft, died when his tandem monoplane nose-dived during an auto-towed test at Roosevelt Field. Co-pilot Carl Nelson was slightly hurt. Davis had reportedly spent about 100000 on the craft and kept details of the innovation private.
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Wentor
Mets
Roosevelt Field
Emry Davis
Carl Nelson
Davis
Aid For Unemployed Toronto Premier Reports Ontario Relief Spend
Premier George Henry told the legislature that over 15 million dollars has been spent in Ontario on employment and relief since the Dominion Unemployment Relief Act began. Up to January end, 48,000 men received work. He spoke during moving second reading of the Unemployment Relief bill authorizing four million dollars in expenditures.
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Toronto
Ontario
George Henry
Dominion and Province Radio Rights To Be Referred To Supreme Court
The federal and provincial powers over radio broadcasting will be referred to the Supreme Court of Canada. The Dominion government has not decided whether to be represented at Quebec hearings or to file its own reference. Legislation timing hinges on court arguments and ruling, as Premier Taschereau pushes Quebec’s questions to the Superior Court.
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Dominion
Supreme Court
Ottawa
Onlihe
Supreme Court of Canada
Guenec
Taschereau
Quebec
Superior Court of
New Ministry For Spain Aims To Restore Stability
Madrid reports a new government peacefully formed under Admiral Juan Bautista Aznar to restore legal and political stability after recent turmoil. King Alfonso appoints a cabinet including Berenguer, the Count of Romanones, and the Marquis of Albucemas, mainly Right Monarchists with Liberal and Conservative representatives, seeking calm and order ahead of parliamentary elections.
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Madrid
Spain
Juan Bautista Aznar
Alfonso
Miguel Primo de Rivera
Damaso Berenguer
Berengeur
Romanones
Albucemas
Saskatchewan to abolish first year French in public schools
Premier Anderson announced a School Act amendment to end the practice of allowing French language instruction in the first year of Saskatchewan public schools. He argued the 10 month period could leave students without English and cited pedagogical concerns despite respect for French culture. A second note cites MP Turnbull denying secession movement in Western Canada.
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Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw
Anderson
Toronto
Conference Proposed to Discuss Wheat Market
May Bold Conference in Ottawa aims to bring Russia Australia Argentina and Canada together to address the wheat situation. Despatches from Washington cite Alexander Legge noting a conference of wheat producing countries could be advantageous, possibly signaling readiness for more orderly marketing and better prices for producers.
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Ottawa
Tere
Russia
Australia
Argentina
Canada
Washington
Alexander Legge
United States Farm Loan Board
Relief Payments to Pensioners to Continue in Dominion
Ottawa reports that relief payments to pensioners will continue at current rates. Premier Bennett announced continued monthly allowances for unemployed pensioners, detailing sums of 30 for single men 45 for married men with no children 67 for those with two or more children. The scheme deducts existing pensions and issues vouchers for necessities.
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Ottawa
Dominion
RB. Bennett
Bennett
Jman
Sunshine City Claimed As Canada’s Sunniest Locale
The Dominion meteorological service reports January sunshine totals with Calgary leading at 188 hours. St John recorded 131 hours followed by Fredericton at 129, while several prairie and Quebec cities averaged 110 to 115 hours.
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Calgary
Aueever
Leary
Canada
Dominion Meteorological Service
St. John
Fredericton
Prairie Provinces
Quebec
Duty Is Remitted OM Clothes From England For Saskatchewan Farmers
Ottawa reports farmers in northern Saskatchewan and nearby areas have sought duty relief on secondhand clothing shipped from England. Customs officials have held shipments for 25 percent duty, sometimes exceeding the clothing's London value. A Clandonald farmer appealed that recipients are too poor to pay any duty. A clause in the Customs Act provides duty remission for secondhand clothing with an affidavit of incapacity to pay, and Lloydminster officers have been instructed to release the goods after receiving such affidavits.
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England
Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Lioy@minster
Asking Amendments To Criminal Code By Chiefs Association
Winnipeg chief of police Chris H. Newton attended Ottawa as the Chief Constables Association pressed for changes to the Criminal Code. Proposals included telegraphic warrants and Vagrancy Act amendments, plus deportation of undesirables and handling unlawful gatherings.
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Chief Constables’ Association
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Criminal Code of Canada
Ottawa
Chris H. Newton
Higher Duty On Beans Set By National Revenue Minister
Hon. E. B. Ryckman, minister of national revenue, has delegated power to set a three and a half cent per pound duty on dried beans. The measure does not apply to imports under the British preference and covers intermediate and general tariff classifications only.
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Unawa
E. B. Ryckman
National Revenue
Henderson cites Soviet inquiries amid birth of state statements
In Parliament Rt Hon Arthur Henderson chairs foreign affairs, noting out of 1680 questions since taking office about Soviet Russia one third relate to it. He cannot estimate inquiry costs but cites three official statements on Soviet legislation religion and labor costing about 700 dollars. Miss Wilkinson questions costs and economy.
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London
England
Arthur Henderson
Filen Wilkinson
Labor
East
Middlesbrough
Miss Wilkinson
Prairie issues loom large in Parliament
Western members arrive in Ottawa as Parliament opens on March 12 and expect a spirited debate. The era sees discussions on emergency fees and bank credit policies, freight rates, and wheat bonuses amid a wheat price slump and Russia’s five year plan. Western leaders debate whether large privately owned farms or co‑operatives will dominate the future of farming and how Canada can compete with Russia.
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Ottawa
Canada
Russia
Mr. Motherwell
H. E. Spencer
United Farmers of Alberta
Battle River
West
U.F.A
Canadian 20 Percent Discount Set on US Autos
Ottawa announces a fixed 20 percent discount on all United States automobiles entering Canada for sale. Minister of National Revenue E B Ryckman says cars entering Canada will be assessed duty on the reduced price. dumping provisions apply if discounts exceed 20 percent. Canadian manufacturers support the move to protect industry and jobs. cabinet approved an order-in-council amid debates with dealers.
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Ottawa
United States
Canada
E B. Ryckman
National Revenue
Ryckman
Cabinet Council
Haseen
Saskatchewan approves pool referendum plan in 48 to 5 vote
Saskatchewan legislature backs a private member’s resolution to authorize a referendum on the 100 per cent pool, with further legislation to cover machinery if a two-thirds majority votes yes. Five Conservatives and Liberals opposed. cost estimated around 125000.
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Wil
Saskatchewan
Regina
Sask
George Bennett
Wolseley
James Grassick
Regina City
Open Parliament ceremony set for March 12 in Ottawa
Mr Justice Duff of the Supreme Court will open Parliament on March 12 in Ottawa in his capacity as administrator. The Earl of Bessborough will not arrive in Canada until April 3 or 4. Chief Justice Anglin is in the West Indies and plans to join the Buenos Aires exhibition party in Trinidad on March 2 and return by April 23.
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Ottawa
Justice Duff
Supreme Court of Canada
Canada
Earl of Bessborough
Anglin
West Indies
Buenos Aires
Trinidad
Train Wreck in Hankow Area Kills Thirty, 72 Hurt
Snowbound line near Sinyang on the Peiping Hankow Railway caused a wreck reported February 18. Thirty people were killed and 72 injured as heavy snowfall crippled wire and rail communications, with the incident near Hankow in China.
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Umins Hankow
China
Sinyang
Here
Peiping-Hankow
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