Prosperity of the West On a Solid Basis
Lok plerare of Western Canada reports steady ascent toward prosperity as crop yields and farming growth build a solid economic base. Montreal bankers and the Canadian Cre Méa'e Trust Association discuss tarwing and other stimulants. optimism centers on a good harvest pushing demand for western goods and orders.
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Lok Plerare
Western
Canada
Montreal
Cre
Beweston
Orgaprexibon
Mr Bottom
Prairies
Ula
Salem Western Comada
Border Law Menace and Canadian Travel Compromise Call
Toronto banker and civic leader George Wilson warns Wafaio Kiwanis Club that new Canadian passport rules threaten cross border friendship. He calls for compromise to avoid disrupting daily US Canadian commuting labor and economic ties amid anniversary of Kush Dagot treaty.
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Toronto
Batule
Wafaio Kiwanis Club
United States
George Wilson
Torono
Wilson
Wis
Simo
May Extend Empire Settlement and Immigration Policy
A report notes potential extensions to the Empire settlement plan and immigration proposals. Hon Robert Körk, Minister of Immigration, will consider new measures as government agencies in Britain are visited and talks with Scandinavian authorities are planned.
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Orawa - AB
Robert Farke
Ie Tandon
Forke
Immigration Department
Great Britain
Advance on Canton Reported by Hankow Nationalists
Four Hankow Nationalist armies allegedly prepare a general drive on Canton moving through Henan Province and attacking from the east and north rivers, aided by Red forces in various districts and a large arsenal recently declared independent of both the Hankow and Nanking regimes. Moderates later detained Reds and the city nominally stayed with the Nanking faction.
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Canton
China
Wil
Henan Province
En Roaur
Kourenue
CN Earnings Rise in March 1927 for Canadian National
Canadian National Railways reports March 1927 gross earnings up 1,138,292 dollars or 5.13 percent and net earnings up 71,680 dollars or 168 percent from March 1926. Operating expenses rose 1,056,611 dollars or 197 percent with an 81.05 percent operating ratio versus 80.4 percent a year earlier.
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Montreal
Canadian National Railways
Eight Billion Served in Canadian Forces Report
Overseas migration trends and settlement figures are discussed alongside a note on Canadian forces service. The report highlights 66.1 thousand settlers under the Retirement Act in the prior year, compared with 29,559 in 1925, and mentions British interests in peace. It also covers a posed estimate that the human population may reach 5,000,000,000 within 300 years and references a planned nonstop air and rail endeavors.
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London
Clarendon
Chinese Government Blamed in Canton Message Report
An exchange telegraph despatch from Hong Kong reports three messages stating the Chinese Government in Canton was blamed for unrest. The cables mention Fat Chek Mac and that Reds had been arrested, with unclear wording surrounding the names Mint 2 Centon Burne Lindon.
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Centon Burne
Lindon
Hong Kong
Sain
Canton
Prince Honored By Cable Group For Humane Stance
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals congratulated Prince New York on his refusal to attend a bullfight. The gesture was praised by the society and noted in local notices.
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Cable
Prince New York
Place of Wales
American Society
the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Submarine Venture Aims From Rarome to United States
Ettore Bu owner of an automobile factory in Alsace and Franca plans a late year cross to the United States using a specially contracted submersible boat. The project, described as a fast submarine, involves fifty cats for ballast or propulsion as part of the experimental voyage.
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Rarome
United States
Ettore Bu
Alsace
Franca
Statue of Laurier to be erected in Ottawa Parliament grounds
Parliament authorizes a memorial statue of Sir Wilfrid Laurier to honor his service. The concrete foundation will be laid near the southeast end of the block facing Confederation Square, close to Wellin Street and the Chaquaau Lane area, with completion aimed before July 1. The sculptor is not specified.
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Merial
Ottawa
Ousma
Wilfrid, Laurier
Coenaveht
Wellintreet
Ussie Brunet
Morreal
Britain May Propose Abolition of Large Submarines
At Geneva a three power naval conference among Great Britain the United States and Japan is expected to open around June 20. Reports say Britain may push for abolishing large submarines while experts note the United States will seek to retain submarines for communications with distant possessions.
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Great Britain
New Orleans
Great Briain
Britain
Geneva
Armament Commission
United States
Japan
Great Brit
Langemarck Field Explosion Kills Three Workers
In Langemarck, a World War site, a blast killed three workers clearing debris. Two men removing an unexploded shell jarred the device, blowing them apart, while a third worker 30 yards away died from shell fragments later in hospital.
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Langemarck
Paris
Canada Jubilee Celebration Hints Sent to Municipalities
National Jubilee committee mails ten thousand copies of four pamphlets to Canadian municipalities, Parliament, and provincial legislatures. Greeve urged to convene a public meeting to form a Jubilee committee handling programs for July 1 2 and 3. Subcommittees planned for ceremonies parades schools veterans and other groups.
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Ottawa
Canada
National Committee
Greeve
Tribute to Britain for aid in Shanghai defense
The Shanghai settlement praises Britain for timely troops aiding defense. Signatories of 23 nationalities credit British action with preventing a worse fate, evacuations, and potential terror. The report also notes a London jury finding Lieut Commander Mayers guilty of possessing submarine plans.
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Vancouver
Shanghai
Big Oriental
Refiain
Britta
Haakow
Klukiang
Great Britain
Erfors
London
Old Alles
Mayers
Mayers Will O
Armament Talks Fail To Draft Disarmament Test Plan
President Loudon criticizes the armament salon for not producing a draft testy on disarmament reduction. He says a successful disarmament conference is assured despite the missed task and calls for renewed efforts.
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Armament Salon
Loudon
Westerners Return From World Tour Hit New York Harbor
A group described as Westerners returning from a global voyage docked in New York on April 12, 1827. The party listed includes George A. Tarbell Courtenay Major and Mrs Thomas AL Wersop and several others with scattered spelling errors and hometown notes such as Vancouver and Dush Columbia.
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Magsmp Rmpress
Scotland
New York
Dush Columbia
George A. Tarbell
Courtenay
Thomas AL Wersop
Karsloope
Daniel Kiyatricky
Charles K. Blaney
Trans Atlantic Flight Plans Circulate From New York
French war ace Captain Rene Foner intends a September attempt from New York to Poing using a duplicate of a burned biplane. He laments the deaths of Lieut Commander Nest Davis and Lieut Sinston H Wooster. Pellanca supporters press ahead with a long endurance craft built by Clarence D Chamberlain and Bert Acosta, seeking Paris.
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New York
Rene Foner
France
Nest Davis
Sinston H. Wooster
Virginis
Hardless
Poing
Fonek
College Point
Pellanca
Paris
Clarence D. Chamberlain
Bert Acosta
Davie
Mounted Police Prepare for Far North Deployment
Regina reports two parties of Royal Canadian Mounted Police depart soon for two year postings in the far North. One unit sails from Vancouver in May for service in the Yukon while another travels overland from Edmonton toward Herschel Island and the Yukon. Commanders are Corporal T. Reddyhott and Constables A W King, W H eit, M A Couchian, W S Carter, R J Bell, TG Dinelle, and Ethier.
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Regina
Read Quarters
Far North
Vancouver
Nora
Edmonton
Herschel Island
Rilwest
Canadian
T. Reddyhott
A.W. King
HL Eit
Yukon
M.A. Couchian
W S. Carter
R. J. Bell
TG Dinelle
Ethier
Ontario Judge Rules Word Doctor May Not Be Used
Ontario decision bars chiropractors and osteopaths from using the word doctor in connection with human ailments unless they are registered surgeons or physicians under the Medical Act. Justice Middleton reviews a caveat submitted by J Famund Jones and finds the prohibition illegal.
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Ontario
Oronte
Justice Middleton
Famund Jones
Fix Rail Rates That Will Help Canadian Trade
An order in council guides the Board of Railway Commissioners to set just and reasonable freight rates to boost Canadian trade. The Canadian Railways counsel questions the governor general’s powers and debates whether principles can guide rates without overstepping authority.
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Otaora
Board of Railway Commisioners
Owever
A. Fraser
Canadinal Railways
Fraser
Generst
Gavemnor Gereil
Exesttenere
Canada and U S Confer on New Border Ruling
Washington reports secretary Kelloge has taken up with the Labor Department a joint action plan to regulate immigration of Canadian citizens moving into the United States for work near the Bowes border. A formal communication may be delayed pending early views and policy alignment between State and Labor. The Labor Department rules restricting Canadians entering the U S for employment become effective about four months after issue.
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Washington
J. Kelloge
Labor Department
Actian
Bowes
United States
State
League of Nations Radio Fight at Geneva Station
The League of Nations considers using a powerful Geneva radio station to broadcast its activities. Planning includes a coastal ship station and potential for a League aerodrome. Officials discuss whether refractory governments can be reached and the use of aircraft for disseminating manifestos.
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League of Nations
Geneva
Eneva
Techatelans
League
League Council
Preve
Thieves Steal Safe From Toronto Meat Market
Thieves entered Arnold's meat market on Danford Avenue at an early hour and dragged a ~200 pound safe to the street before fleeing. Police received word from nearby witnesses but could not locate the robbers. The stolen money is reported to be about fifty dollars with minimal agency valuables inside.
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Toronto
Arnold's
Danford Avenue
Settlement blocks second invitation to Moscow for conferences
An ongoing dispute between Switzerland and Russia ends with no second invitation for Moscow to attend upcoming economic meetings. The initial invitation, issued on Swiss soil, faced rejection and stalled further participation.
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Switzerland
Russia
Moscow
Los
Montreal Duchess Plans Across Canada Trip For Jubilee
Will Take Trip Across Canada Montreal Miss Hortence Cartier daughter of Sir George Evienne Cartier will travel with EW Beatty next July for the diamond jubilee celebration. Cartier resides at Cannes France and the trip is linked to the Jubilee events.
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Canada
Montreal
Hortence Cartier
Sir George Evienne Cartier
Fathers of Confederation
EW Beatty
Mas Cartier
Cannes
France
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