Progressives Seek Cooperation With Government in Canada
A handwritten Canada era note reports Progressive and Liberal groups after the December 29 election discussing cooperation to keep parliament functioning. Robert Forke Henry Spencer and others sign statements proposing open association with the government and rejecting coalition fusion, urging a legislative basis for cooperation.
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Bern
Canada
Robert Forke
Henry B. Spencer
Baste
Noxious weed problem cited by Saskatchewan official
Hon CM Manilton, minister of sericulture and former municipal affairs minister, told delegates at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities convention that noxious weeds pose the greatest rural council trouble. He praised spending as worthwhile, calling sow thistle the worst enemy and urging continuous effort to eradicate the weed.
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Egina
CM Manilton
Sericulture
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Muntcipalith
Hamilton
Punishment Advocate Presses Spanking Machine Idea
Winniper B. Graham, KO crown prosecutor, urged corporal punishment as the only real crime deterrent at a Rotary Club address. He called jail sentences failures and revolting and proposed a device like a spanking machine to uniformly inflict pain without vengeance.
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Winniper B. Graham
KO Crown
Rotary Club
Distinguished British General Allenby Visits City in Australia Tour
Victoria entertains Viscount Allenby, famed for defeating the Turks, arriving from Australia aboard the Aorang, accompanied by Viscountess Allenby. Lord Allenby plans a Canada tour under the National Council of Education. Flu epidemics and fires affect Russia and Australia as officials seek relief for overworked staff and forestry protection. federal civil service lists 27,469 women. Washington reports.
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Victoria
City
Viscount Allenby
Australia
Viscountess
Allenby
Lord Allenby
Canada
National Council of Education
Federal Civil Service
Washington
Alberta Legislature debated farm sector outlook and bills
Last week in the Alberta Legislature the session featured debate on agricultural policy led by the Minister of Agriculture. Reports show 1935 farm outputs valued at 255,000,000 with crops, dairying, poultry, beekeeping expanding. health and public welfare measures referenced, including Mothers Allowance and hospital services. A proposed public lands transfer bill seeks provincial control of natural resources. thirty-two bills introduced, with broad party agreement in principle on land and resource policy.
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Alberta
Balth Department
Fomn
Orawa
Publication of Washington beer recipe sparks Prohibition clash
Representative Blanton of Texas demanded action against The Washington Post editor for allegedly violating Prohibition by publishing Washington's beer recipe. The House floor debate questioned whether printing the recipe violated law, while the Justice Department said no official cognizance had been taken.
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Washington
Texas
Washington Post
George Washington
Prest Coolidge
Blanton
Department of Justice
Victoria to New York Fast Mail Service Introduced
Victoria residents can send letters or parcels to New York in about 59 hours starting April 6. The Victoria post office announced the service arranged with British Columbia residents able to use the fast United States cross continental air mail.
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Victori Victoria
Vicoria
New York
Victoria Post
British Columbia
United States
Trans Continental Air
Tapestry Heist at Willson Inc Art Shop
A burglary at Willson Inc art shop on FY Avenue district ends with three tapestries valued around 40000 dollars missing. The intruder reportedly escaped after breaking several jars and triggering minor alarm activity. Police investigation underway. items described as priceless by staff.
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Willson, Inc
FY Avenue
Fies Century
Germany Extends Credit To Russia For German Goods
Berlin industry representatives with government backing conclude an agreement to extend credits up to 1,500,000 for Russia to buy German products. The arrangement aims to boost trade and strengthen economic ties between Germany and Russia.
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Germany
Russia
Berlin
Privy Council Appeal on Swaziland Resource Case
Ming of Smaniang protests the king against the Swaziland crown's claim in a Privy Council appeal. An Oxford and London-educated advocate argues for the king, detailing alleged illegal seizure of mountainehold burials and Swaziland resources by the Smarlia corporation seeking cattle trade and resource development.
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Ming
Smaniang
Swanilamt
Cums
Oxford Univer
London
Grading Wheat By Protein Content Debated In Vancouver
Vancouver meeting of the Western Canada Development and Unity League with Mayor Blatchford of Edmonton and James Robinson of the grain board discussed adopting protein based wheat grading. Blatchford called the current system obsolete and said protein content would raise prices for farmers. Robinson noted U S practice, while British buyers would gain less. debate touched on export implications and varying provincial grades at Winnipeg elevators.
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Vancouver
Western Canada Development and — Unity League
K. A. Blatesford
Edmonton
James Robinson
Board of Grain Commissioners
Blatchford
Minneapolis
Xrain Board
Minnepolis
United States
Blatexford
Mr. Robinson
Winnipeg
Great progress shown in Canada mining industry
Mewisval progress in Canada’s mineral sector at the twenty sixth annual general meeting of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. The 1904 totals include minerals valued at $8.4846 million and a record overall value of $227,839,665. Employment reached 64,909 with wages around $83 million and mining investment near $852 million. President T. J. Brown opened the session with remarks after Mayor Duguette’s welcome. JA Allan of the University of Alberta introduced the gathering.
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Canada
Ical
Doa
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Cook
JA Allan
University of Alberta
Stockett
Calgary
Ambitious Dominion Migration Effort Reported by Amery
Lieut-Col TC Amery secretary of state for Dominion affairs announced in the House of Commons that 25 families have been accepted for migration under Canada’s three thousand family scheme. He said reports on the scheme’s operation are encouraging and letters from many settlers in the Dominion have been received.
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London
TC Amery
Dominion Affairs
House of Common
Deport Aliens Swept From Chicago Gangland In One Week
Liberation authorities renew drive to clear gangland areas in Chicago within a week. Gunsmen implicated, prisoners in Far Eastern provinces face sentence reductions to free up labor for economic strengthening of the Russian Far East.
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Chicago
Liberation
Sien
Willian Sehown
Canadian poet visits Banff at winter carnival
Carman the famous Canadian poet travels through Banff to enjoy the snowy landscape and westward attire. He walks in moccasins and wool socks and takes a six mile trip to a clouded lake, sharing moments with the queen at the Water Carnival.
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Carman
Banff
la Bere
Germany Seeks Permanent League Council Seat Amid Talks
Reports indicate Germany seeks a permanent seat on the League of Nations council and that Poland and other claims will be deferred to the September assembly. Sir Austen Chamberlain notes support for other new permanent members besides Germany. A Daily Express Berlin correspondent cites assurances granting Germany sole admission, with other claims postponed.
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Germany
League of Nations
Leagie Council
Poland
Austen Chamberlain
Daily Express
Berlin
Germany Hears About War Time Conditions Report on German Navy Discontent
Berlin politicians reveal wartime shortages and poor rations as cause of mutinous mood in the navy. Herr Dittmann, Social Deputy, testifies before Reichstag inquiry detailing swalled mangel wurzel starch and inferior meat rations. An incident aboard Cattleslip Thuringen shows rations drenched with water, culprits unknown.
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Berlin
Herr Dittman
Reichstag
Thuringen
Herr Dittmann
Union Talks Advance Farm Group Mergers
A Saskatchewan Grain G roves Association and the Union of Conference negotiators met in Sackatoon to form a western Canada union framework. A plan grants provinces autonomy upon regional section formation while a second resolu tion urges work on a basic union foundation approved by both organizations. Attendees included C. H. Burnell and JH.Stoneman with leaders from the Farmers Union and Grain Growers bodies.
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C. H. Burnell
Manitoba Wheat Pool
JH. Stoneman
Farmers’ Union
W. M. Thrasher
A. L. Hollis
McNaughton
G. H. Barr
Sg.g.4
J. Harvey Hearn
Palmer
Amaleati
Dominion Repersentation in Lords Hinted by Strathspey
In a Lords debate Haron Strathspey proposed that the Imperial Conference in October offer a chance to gauge Dominion premiers on representation in a reformed Lords. The First Lord of the Admiralty confirmed Navy strength will hold steady at 1925 levels this year.
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Dominions
House of Lords
Haron Strathspey
London
M. . Priuceman
Admiralty
Cummons
Royal Navy
Stand Solidly for Peace Pact in London
Sir Austen Chamberlain urged cautious British policy within the League council concerning Germany. He warned against any move that could entrench divisions and said Britain would not back any action that would block Germany from the league when it meets the doors, hoping for better unity among nations despite anxious international tensions.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
Torvigy
Howe
Brittain
Wague Council
Germany
Mey
Austen
Counig
Locarno
Council of
Teague
Reduction of Canada's Gold Reserve Urged by Bank Economist
Royal Bank economist Marvin of Toronto urged Canada to reduce its gold reserve by about 30 million dollars arguing the move would cut idle interest and boost capital flow. He claimed keeping the reserve ties up roughly two million dollars annually in interest and proposed a cut of 50 million in gold holdings could further support British capital and migration trends.
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Royal Bank
Toronto
Rom
Marvin
Jean
Ice Bridge raid at Niagara Falls prompts border clash
A report describes three men crossing from Canada via the bee bridge near Niagara Falls after scaling a barrier. One man fled back to Canada as Canadian patrols fired a volley. another escaped downriver, while officials consider provincial law changes on motorist stopping at level crossings.
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Allen Rurnere
Border Patrol
Niagara
Niagara Falls
Bee
Women on British Railways Reach Two Thousand Mark
English railways employ nearly 1900 women in roles such as crane operatives porters painters yardmasters and station agents reflecting expanding female participation and new job opportunities on the network.
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Ewitehmen
Cromaing
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Robert Forks
Proeren Mader
HK Spencee
Chin
C. M. Hamilton
Saskatchewan
Australa
Moscow
New South Wales Forestry Commission
Conference of Forestry
Privy Council
League Council
Saskatoon
Sask
J.T. M. Andersom
Milla
Tavines
Saskatchewan Conservave Association
Monte
Leningrad
Uriysh and
Esthenian Intelligence Service
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