British Labor Party Survives Censure Vote
Londo n England The government won the censure motion by a 251 to 205 vote. Lloyd George led Labor MPs to oppose the Conservative bid, arguing the party should be judged on unemployment pledges and suggesting further measures. Baldwin attacked Labor record, while Johnston defended the programme and proposed rural housing, coal extraction, longer Russian credits, tourism, railway electrification, and reforestation.
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Lendoe
England
Emarure
David Lloyd George
Meader
Tom Johnston
Lloyd George
Mr. Johnston
Loyd George
Stanley Baldwin
Baldwin
J H
Johnston
Great Britain
Dominions
British Railways
May Meet In Arctic Rendezvous Between Dr Eckener and Sir Hubert Witkine
In a forecast reported by the Associated Press, Dr Hugo Eckener spoke of a possible rendezvous in the Arctic between the Graf Zeppelin and Sir Hubert Wilkins submarine Nautilus. Eckener said financing would determine whether he personally commands the Graf, with Wilkins in New York agreeing to a polar meeting. In Ahmedabad, India, Gandhi supporters fuel concern by noting plans to mobilize a new non violent campaign against British rule.
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Mago Eckener
Hubert
New York
Wilkins
Polar
Ahmedabad
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Dels
Thousands clash with police in Winnipeg protest
About six thousand unemployed confronted police in Winnipeg during a major demonstration after appealing to Premier Bracken. Stones and cement chunks were thrown, windows and cars were damaged, injuries were widespread, and several arrests followed as protesters dispersed singing and cheering the Soviet regime.
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Winnipeg
Mar
Manitoba
John Bracken
World telegraph capacity doubled Toronto Winnipeg link
The Canadian National Telegraphs have placed the world’s greatest telegraph capacity into service between Toronto and Winnipeg. A 24 channel carrier current system enables about 9,600 words per minute. The setup uses a double modulation principle with two carrier types superimposed on one another to provide 24 trunk telegraph circuits for long term east west transmission needs.
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Winnipeg
Law
Toronto
Canadian National Telegraphs
Accidents On Britain's Streets Rise In 1930s Data
Record figures show Britain faces rising street danger with a daily average of over 20 deaths in 1990 per the Home Office. Vehicle and horse accidents totaled 156,303, up 4,992 from the prior year, with 7,205 killed and 177,495 injured, increases over 1929.
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London
England
Great Britain
Home Office
Wedding Trip Begins For Canadian Envoy And Bride
Major W D Herridge and his bride Mildred Bennett left New York on their wedding trip en route to Europe. Herridge will assume duties at the Canadian legation in Washington around June 1. The Montreal Star reports Col William Avery Bishop VC plans business in Montreal with an oil firm, commuting by air to Muskoka.
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New York
W. D. Herridge
United States
Mildred Bennett
R. B. Bennett
Canada
Europe
Washington
Montreal Star
William Avery Bishop
Montreal
The
Star
Muskoki
Two Killed In Mine Blast At Ellerslie Collieries
In Edmonton Alberta a gas explosion at Ellerslie Collieries mine 12 miles north of the city killed two men and burned another seriously. The blast shook the underground workings and caused extensive damage.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Ellerslie
Britain Turns To Russian Wheat As Imports Rise
New York Times reports from London that Britain is buying more wheat from Russia in the first quarter, with imports jumping to 588,947 hundredweight valued at 7,318,005, while Russia received almost ten times the payments compared with 1930. Empire sources show similar volumes.
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New York
New York Times
London
Britain
Russia
Board of Trade
Great Britain
Tariff Board Promised by Ottawa Government
Ottawa government moves to replace the abolished tariff advisory board with a new commission. Estimates include 120000 dollars to fund salaries and expenses, mirroring prior funding for the defunct body. The Speech from the Throne promises a board established by legislation to investigate tariff matters.
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Ottawa
Tariff Advisory Board
Tariff Board
Alfonso Not Abdicating Usurps Madrid Restoration Talk
Madrid reports say Alfonso did not sign an abdication document and appears to still claim the throne. He may return if conditions warrant, with vast wealth and shrewd investments overseas. Rumors place him potentially in London near Kensington Palace with his family.
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Madrid
Spain
Alfonso
Europe
Queen Christina
Great Britain
London
England
Reide
Kensington Palace
Princess Beatrice
Australia to Britain war debt payments cut by Britain
The British government agreed to reduce Australia’s annual payments to Great Britain under the 1921 war debt funding pact by more than 5 million dollars for the next two financial years starting October 30. The principal repayment period may also extend two years. The move was announced by Rt Hon J H Thomas in the House of Commons. Australia’s war debt under the 1931 agreement stood at 464.2 million dollars.
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London
England
Australia
Great Britain
House of Commons
J.H. Thomas
Russia Coal Statements Quoted In Ottawa Questioning High Commissioner
In Ottawa a Liberal MP read statements attributed to Canadian High Commissioner in Great Britain G Howard Ferguson to the House of Commons. He asked if the remarks were official and government approved. The quoted Ontario premier reportedly said Canada banned Russian imports of coal due to competition with Wales in the Dominion market. No government answer was given as the exchange ended without resolution.
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Ottawa
G. Howard Ferguson
Great Britain
House of Commons
Thomas Reid
New Westminster
Ontario
Canada
Wales
Dominion
Reid
Russia
Zamonton to be sworn in as Alberta lieutenant governor
Edmonton reports that Zamonton will be sworn in as new Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta on May 3 at Mr. Justice W L Walsh's premises. Walsh, retiring from the Appellate Division of the Alberta Supreme Court, will assume the office, succeeding Dr W E Egbert as lieutenant governor.
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Zamonton
Alberta
W. L. Walsh
Edmonton
Justice Walsh
Supreme Court of Alberta
W. E. Egbert
Advocates Deflated Coin Alberta MP Seeks Policy Change
George G. Coote MP for Macleod Alberta told an Ottawa service club that Canada should allow the dollar to depreciate to its Great War close level. He argued deflation harms prices and suggested inflation is needed to counter widespread deflation, noting Argentina and Uruguay devaluations shifted wheat sales to Britain.
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Alberta
Canada
Ottawa
George G. Coote
Macleod
Coote
Dominion
Mr. Coote
Urguay
Great Britain
Deport Canadians to Quebec Drive Reported by Gazette
The Gazette prints a Manchester New Hampshire despatch stating that 30,000 French Canadians in New England face deportation or return to Quebec by midmonth. Commissioner Anna C. M. Tillinghast leads plans to round up aliens as native labor protection, asserting the drive targets no nationality.
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Quebec
Montreal
The
Gazette
Manchester
Anna C. M. Tillinghast
New England
New Engand
Maine
Parliament Debates Unemployment Policy in Turbulent Session
Ottawa sessions saw calls from various MPs for the government to declare its unemployment policy while the prime minister signaled a forthcoming statement after funding debates. Opposition leader Mackenzie King pressed for a policy statement, amid warnings of riots and discussions on unemployment insurance.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
R. B. Bennett
Mackenzie King
Woodsworth
Labor
Winnipeg North Centre
Wordsworth
R. J. Manion
North Winnipeg Centre
Bankers deny general credit restrictions in West
Montreal banking leaders state no broad withholding of credit and that Western farmer loans are still granted when repayment and interest prospects are sound. Beaudry and Leman defend bank practices, noting loans reflect costs, Act limits, and that lowering rates would hurt farmer credit. They urge concrete complaints to correct local errors.
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Montreal
Beaudryman
Canad Bankers’ Association
Banque Canadienne Nationale
Leman
Mr. Leman
Western
Canada
Prairies
Prairie Provinces
Western Cattle Arrive At Eastern Market
The first trainload of cattle from western provinces reached Montreal amid plans for a central Council of Western Reef Producers to market cattle with low overhead. Secretary Jack Byers reports Calgary offices and heat quarters as the council nears operational focus. Miss Marsnan Saunders receives tributes on her 70th birthday from Canadian writers and public figures.
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Regina
Council of Western Reef Producers
Montreal
Jack Byers
Dominion Livestock
Western Canada
Byers
Calgary
Sigary
Alberta
Toronto
Marsnan Saunters
Canada
Miss Saunders
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