Moratorium on War Debts May Be Arranged
Washington and London outlined a world economic recovery plan at White House talks with Mr. MacDonald and the American delegation. They spoke of tariff reductions, reoriented commercial policies, expanded credit, and a new monetary standard, with a six month moratorium on debt payments likely before June 15. France may be urged to honor December default as efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Britain
United States
MacDonald
White House
Roosevelt
France
Ramsay MacDonald
British Subjects Face Prison and Detention in Berlin and Regensburg
British subject Fred Howard was sentenced to four weeks in Regensburg for insulting language during an interrogation by a post office censor after criticizing police methods in an intercepted letter. The British ambassador protests detentions of William Mann, another British national, held two days without charge before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Fred Howard
Regensburg
Post Office
Howard
William Mann
Weir Sees Open Markets for Canadian Farm Exports
Hon. Robert Weir Dominion Minister of Agriculture told farmers in Oshawa that Britain and other empire markets are opening to Canadian exports. He cited improved prices and broader access for Canadian cat tle bacon cheese dairy fruits and poultry in Great Britain and sister nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshawa
Ont
Great Britain
Empire
Robert Weir
Dominion
Soviet Consulate Protest Notes Brick Incident in London
The Soviet embassy filed a formal protest with Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon after a brick was thrown at the Soviet consulate in London this morning. The brick bore the message We dont like your Russian justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eng
John Simon
Mortgages Rise Amid Arrears in Canadian Insurance
In Ottawa the Dominion statistician reported total mortgages held by Canadian insurance companies reached 43.3 million in 1931 with 30.7 million in arrears one year or more and 2.65 million written off. Western provinces show steep arrears growth. Saskatchewan farms under mortgage rose to 43.4 million with arrears jumping from 3.3 to 20 million. Manitoba and Alberta show mortgage totals and rising unpaid principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tevaca Tance
Ottawa
FR. H. Coats
Dominion Statistician
House of Commons Banking Committee
Coats
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Gold Salvage Of Hampshire Treasure Reaches Surface
Reports say a salvage ship off the west Orkney Islands raised the first batch of gold from HMS Hampshire wreck. About £15,000 in gold was brought to the surface in a single day amid jubilation among the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
HMS
Hampshire
Earl Kitchener
Orkney Islands
Tariff on Knitted Garments Sparks Liberal Opposition
In Ottawa the Rhodes budget debate saw Liberals oppose raising the tariff on knitted garments from 25 to 35 per cent. They argued the higher rate offers little benefit to Canada's woollen industry while increasing prices for consumers. The committee left the item unchanged as Rhodes agreed to defer further consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
Rhodes
Canada
UK Budget Could Tax Motor Trucks Affect Canada Trade
Ottawa reports UK budget may raise taxes on motor trucks and tractors, potentially slowing Canadian auto and truck exports. In Vancouver, the school board plans further cuts totaling 250000, likely forcing a month long school closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
United Kingdom
Canada
Lisbon Looks to Ban Pedestrians from Talking While Crossing
Lisbon officials propose a road safety ordinance prohibiting pedestrians from speaking while crossing streets. The measure aims to reduce distractions and improve crossing attention in busy urban areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Biggs Named Solicitor General by Roosevelt
US Solicitor General James C. Biggs, named by President Roosevelt for the post, surprised Washington. He has practiced law in Raleigh since 1911 and once served on the North Carolina Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Biggs
Roosevelt
United States
Mr. Biggs
Washington
Raleigh
North Carolina
Advances To Western Canada Under Farm Relief Act
Ottawa tabled Orders-in-Council detailing loans and advances to western provinces under the Unemployment and Farm Relief Act. Manitoba receives 370,000 and 60,000 for seeding arrears and relief of the unemployed. Alberta gets 500,000. Saskatchewan 45,000. British Columbia 115,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
Manitoba
Treasury
Alerta
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Opening Date Set World Conference Will Asset London on June 12
London date of June 12 fixed for the World Economic Conference in London. Prime Minister MacDonald President Roosevelt and former Premier Herriot agreed on the opening date. Downing Street accepts the date as final unless Japan or another distant nation objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Washington
MacDonald
Roosevelt
Herriot
England
Eng
Downingtreet
Japan
Tax on glucose approved in House of Commons
Ottawa reports Finance Minister Rhodes introduced a two cent a pound tax on glucose in the House of Commons on Wednesday placing it on parity with household sugar. The measure targets glucose imports and domestic use under the tax regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Rhodes
House of Commons
Trade War Between Britain and Russia Escalates
Britain imposes an 80 percent embargo on Russian imports while the Soviet Union bans all British goods and tightens port and shipping restrictions. The clash follows Soviet sentences in Moscow for two British engineers accused of sabotage and espionage, with projected annual goods losses around 100 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Russia
London
Eng
Great Britain
Soviet
Moscow
L. C. Thornton
William L. MacDonald
Soviet Union
Far East
Japanese Plot Aims to Seize Chinese Eastern Railway
A Khabarovsk dispatch citing competent sources says Japanese circles in Manchuria with Kwantung army backing plan to seize the Chinese Eastern railway from Soviet Russia under a pretext of transferring it to Manchukuo. The move would violate Peiping Mukden treaties and disrupt through freight traffic and the railway’s finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasin
Moscow
Russia
Khabarovsk
Siberia
Manchuria
Kwantung Army
Soviet Russia
Manchukuo
Deepaten
Notable Montreal Pilot Seen After Trans-Canada Flight Attempt
J. R. Hebert of Montreal, famed for long-distance hops, arrived after a non-stop trans-Canada flight attempt. Hebert previously flew from London to Sydney, Australia last year, drawing attention from aviation circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ant—rosmouues
J. R. Hebert
Montreal
London
Eng
Sydney
Australia
Evidence on sugar profits now sought in Ottawa
In Parliament Finance Minister E. N. Rhoges said authorities welcome evidence to base a probe into sugar profiteering ahead of the two cent tax. Lib and Conservative members cited large sugar orders, with one Montreal firm allegedly profiting as much as 140000, and a Toronto broker firm claimed to gain 2000000. Ministers noted pre budget runs and market moves may have caused the spike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
E. N. Rhoges
House of Commons
Charles Howard
Liberal
Sherbrooke
Montreal
F. G. Sanderson
Lib
South Perth
Toronto
Department of Revenue
Treasury
Rhodes
Winnipeg
Unemployed Men Roughly Handle Dissenters at Camp
At Three Valley camp near Revelstoke unemployed men attacked J. J. McDonnell and George McLeod who urged them to attend an alleged radicals meeting. Both were arrested for assault and remanded seven days. Two more men were taken into custody at Camp 338 near Lytton on similar charges as protests continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B.C
Three Valley
Revelstoke
J. J. McDonnell
George McLeod
Lytton
Senate Sapping Committee Recommends Bill Withdrawal
Ottawa notice states the Senate sapping committee urged withdrawing a bill to completely revise the Canada Shipping Act. Instead a bill amending only certain sections will be introduced due to constitutional difficulties cited by Senator Arthur Meichen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Unt
Senate
Arthur Meichen
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. ON
Vancouver
US Solicitor
Western
Jerome Factor
John
Jake the Barber
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!