Manitoba Wheat Pool Rejects United Grain Growers Offer
TA Crerar of the United Grain Growers stated the Manitoba Wheat Pool rejected an offer aimed at joint control of elevator facilities. Crerar said the plan would not amalgamate the pools but would enable shared use of storage and handling for both pool and non pool grain, reflecting policy disagreements between the two groups.
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Wiandpeg
Manitoba Wheat Pool
United Grain Growers
TA Crerar
Pout Xralsiat
Manitoba Pool Board
Erin
United Great
Manitoba
Embargo Debated Over Canadian Cattle Trade
Lords Banbury and Landourar push reimposition of embargo on Canadian cattle amid calls to protect Manchester producer. Debate cites disaster at sea when the Manchester Producer was disabled en route from Halifax to Manchester and cargo suffered amid mid Atlantic storms. Lord Brec retary of state for agriculture notes ministry readiness to prevent recurrence.
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Vondon
Manchester
Joe
See
Ponzi Figure Sentenced in Florida Court
Charles Ponzi, described as a financial wizard, was sentenced by Judge James M. Peeler in Jacksonville to one year at hard labor in Raiford state penitentiary. Convicted April 2 of violating Florida trust laws in business, Ponti had his motion for a new trial denied and was given 60 days to appeal while reportedly running a land syndicate.
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Jacksonville
Rum Runner Captain and Mate Sentenced in Federal Court
Captain Pamphlet of the Canadian schooner Pescawha and mate Jacob Weilette were sentenced in federal court for rum running off the Washington coast in February. Each received two years in prison and fines of 5000 and 10000 dollars respectively.
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Portland
Rol Pamphlet
Schoonee Pescawha
Washington
Jacob Weilette
Pam
Veteran CPR operator dies on CPR line in city
C P R veteran Dea Ovians David Robertson aged 56 who flashed the first message across the coast to coast telegraph wire when the line was built dropped dead here He had been chief operator for CPR in this city for a number of years
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C.P.R
Dea Ovians
David Robertson
Pacifi Railway Company
CPR
Spitzbergen Prepares to Receive Norge Dirigible
Lar pen of the Amundsen-Pileworth Polar expedition reports Captain Amundsen at Spitzbergen says all preparations are finished to host the Norge dirigible, with plans to fly over Be Pal.
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Spitzbergen
Norge Leningrad
Riser. Larpen
Amundsen-Pileworth
Veterans meet in Victoria for early Doin fon convention
The Army and Navy Veterans Association announces the Victoria BC branch will host the Doin fon convention on September 19 in Victoria. The event will take place eight weeks earlier than initially planned.
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Victoria
Army and Navy Veterans Association
Kellogg Lays Armament Limitation Plan at AmBeal Luncheon
Secretary Kellogg voices support for completing the disarmament work at the 1921 Geneva conference and urges U S delegates to back practical arms limitation projects. He stresses the US policy opposes imperialism and territorial gains while addressing Latin American journalists at the Associated Press event.
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New York
Frank Ro
Kelloge
Asaoria
United States
Washington
Geneva
Partes Yarly
Associated Press
Inquiry Delay on Athabasca Corruption Probe Planned
Susiies Meek will not hold an inquiry before September into alleged corrupt practices in the federal election at Athabasca during the last Dominion election. A deputation of United Farmers of Alberta members Burnell, Trunft, and R. Goddard pressed for a provincial inquiry. DF Kellwoodath urged a strong protest and warned witnesses would be abroad if not held soon. The group planned to urge Ottawa authorities to act.
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Fimontana
Susiies Meek
Athabasca
United Farmers of Alberta
Ates
Ety Council
Orm
Burnell
Trunft
R. Goddard
Ottawa
Proposal to Amend Naturalization Act in Canada
Ottawa discusses Miss MacPhail’s amendment to preserve British citizenship for Canadian women who marry aliens. The plan would let a British nationally in Canada avoid losing citizenship by marriage and permit declarations of allegiance if desired. The debate highlights cross border marriages, including Canadian women and Americans, as a focal point.
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Ottawa
Agnes
Canada
Phall
Willingdon Considered for Governor General Role
The Canadian Press reports Viscount Willingdon is likely to receive the offer of Governor General of Canada. A separate note mentions Lord Willington en route to China as head of the Chinese Indemnity fund committee, handling the return of indemnity funds related to the debt.
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London
Viscount Willingdon
Canada
Lord Willington
China
Henry Ford Advocates Free Trade Stance in Detroit Visit
Detroit industrial magnate Henry Ford said the industry would run better without tariffs during a Walkerville ferry excursion returning from an inspection at the Ford plant. He described himself as a free trader amid remarks on North American industry.
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Henry Ford
Detroit
Mich
Henry Fort
Fond City
Ont
Ford
Walkerville
Dangerous Floods Hit Southwestern Arabia Report
Reuters dispatch from Cairo reports disastrous floods in southwestern Arabia near Lobedja with cloudbursts at Yemen Wad Mor washing away about 700 homes as a traveller from Yemen describes the devastation and rising waters near the coast.
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Arabia
London
Reuter
Cairo
Fayat
Yemen
Wad Mor
Lobedja
British Alarm Over Soviet Toehold In Romanian Crisis
British officials fear Soviet minister Telettenerta may fool German and Russian leaders in a bid to secure Russian gains in Romania. London believes Russia eyes Bessarabia return and a war diversion to soothe domestic unrest as Red Army grows restless and seeks an occupation to bolster Kremlin aims.
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Revere
Bertini
Lemony the Ticktish
Compiaren 9
Het Nolet
Telettenerta
Europe
Russia
Rumania
Bessarabia
Kremlin
Red Army
Death Penalty Rejected by British House of Commons
The House of Commons voted 289 to 123 against a Labor proposed clause in the annual army and air force bill to abolish the death penalty for cowardice and desertion on active service. The government also defeated a separate Labor amendment related to use of troops in operations with trade.
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House of Comm
London
House of Committee
Army and Air Force
Resume Work on Hudson Bay Railway Construction
Ottawa reports resumed construction on the Hudson Bay Railway with $84,000 allocated toward finishing the existing line at Le Pas and advancing the national project. Minister Dunning aims to push extensive work, seeing a three million dollar annual estimate and existing votes enabling speedy progress toward full completion.
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Ottawa
Tac
le Pas
Dunning Wean
Regina
Indian National Railway
May Now Extend Search Limit for Rum Runners
records show a debated extension of the search limit to 20 to 35 miles from shore involving the schooner Pictonian and seizure actions. Correspondence between US officials, British authorities, and Canadian governance is noted with legal forfeiture and court actions in Brooklyn.
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United States
Washington
Governor General of
Canada
House of Comnons
Long Island
Sir Esme Howard
Baron Beng
Calgary Liberal Leader Named Joseph T. Shaw
Alberta Liberals with near unanimity endorsed Joseph T. Shaw of Calgary as provincial party leader after the convention. Delegates from every constituency elected him in a formal nomination, with Hon. W. C. Buchanan chairing the session. Shaw, the newly chosen leader, launched a critique of the Farmer party’s handling of Alberta policy.
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Joseph T. Shaw
Calgary
Choten
Alberta
Edimonton
FL Ryan
Miekiing
W. C. Buchanan
Saskatchewan
Dunning Wa
Joseph
Shaw
Marquis London Created for Secretary of India Service
A marquisate was bestowed upon the Reading by King George in recognition of the completion of his work during his term as secretary of India. The Earl, recently returned from India, visited Windsor where the title was granted during the audience.
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London
Asiecrey
India
George
Windsor
Lord Allenby Leaves for Home
Lord Edmund Allenby accompanied by Lady Allenby and Commander E Landy sails from Canada aboard the Canadian Pacific Inner Montrose. The famed general just completed a tour of Canada where he addressed major cities, praising the Palestine campaign and its role in the Great War.
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Edmund Allenby
Palestine
Alenby
E. Landy
Canada
Montrose
Dusainion
Dull of Bashon
Holy Land
Details Of Chinese Massacre Revealed
A historical report states only five of the cabinet guard survived a massacre as Kuominchun troops attacked near Peking. The North China Daily News says extremists aimed to wipe out the guards who sheltered students during last month’s demonstration.
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Cabinet Ofice
Shanghai
Peking
North China Daily News
Yellow Temple
Maine
Hudson Bay Railway project costs debated in House of Commons
Canadian National Railway officers estimate 411 Teoat 2,000,000 needed to complete the Hudson Bay line and a further 4 250.00 for personnel. Responding through Sir Henry Thornton's office, the figures defend past completion while noting substantial repairs now required on the Bay Tailway.
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Ottawa
Canadian National Railways
Sir Hen Thornton
House of Commons
Opposite Views Are Aired In Budget Debate
Debates on the budget feature Mr Marcil opposing tariff cuts arguing for research funding and penny postage era nostalgia. Dr Morrison advocates protection and tariff measures to shield Canadian industry from United States competition amid talks of a modern tariff board.
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Atuerisen
Marcil
Morrison
Rutherford
Cavendish Labora National Railways
Columba
Universis of
Bethea Columbia
Canada
William Mulock
Mr. Marcil
Customs Department
Marell
United States
Dickie
Capada
Labor Clause Faces Challenge in British House of Commons
Debates in the House of Commons focus on Labor proposed amendment to military powers and trade controls. Saklatvala warns the only way to uphold law is breaking it, while ministers defend government authority amid concerns over loyalty and Soviet relations.
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Lamion
Willian— Joynson Micka
Hone Weerviary
House of Dominons
Army
Sakint Fala
Br North Rattercew
Wwerwtars
Tuitaks
Home Secretars
Howse
Saklatvala
Ie Alan Margone
Hs Saklatvala
Dave
Britain
J. M Ke
Oxy
Eskimo Accused Of Murder Judge Leaving For Hearing
Amonton judge Dubie, noted for Arctic trials, is set to preside June 1 over a murder hearing. The case concerns a northern Inuit, allegedly involved in the killing of Lukeak near Parry River, after RCMP captured the suspect at Tree River in January 1425. Attorney teams for prosecution and defense, plus the judge’s secretary, will attend.
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Jn 1
Amonton
Dubie
Eakimos
Ailavites
Rein Snother
Thayena Wilt
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Tree River
A Na Jee
Parry River
Rot
Prosecuton
Defenes
Adge
Wild Ake
Rip
King Awards Medals for Gallantry at Sea
Article notes King George awards bronze medals for gallantry to several officers aboard the Nancy Lee during a life saving mission at sea on October 24, 1995. The ceremony honors the chief officer, the coach and third officers, and mentions a nitrogenless operator and two others. Also mentions Mexico City Catholic urging political participation to defend religious freedom in Mexico in a pastoral signed by archbishops and bishops.
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King George Hay
Or Nancy Lee
St J
Mexico City
Sir Arthur Currie Re elected Montreal Leader
Sir Arthur Currie was re elected president of the fund at the annual meeting. The report of the secretary Arthur H. D. Hatr noted possibilities beyond the borders of the Dominion and listed branches being formed.
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Arthur Currie
Montreal
Ccretary
Arthur HD
Fortuet
Submarine Explosion Probes Delayed In New London
Naval board investigates explosion aboard a submarine battering its battery room. Three men dead and nine injured as investigators search for cause amid scorching heat and smoke. Local officials report the incident near New London Connecticut with no immediate details on survivors.
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New London
Conn
Temperenly
Naval Board
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