Saskatchewan Wheat Pool speech boosts prairie farming gains
Premier James G Gardiner of Saskatchewan addressed delegates at an International Wheat Pool conference in Kansas City. He praised the pool’s impact on marketing and prosperity, noting Saskatchewan exports 211.5 million bushels and produces over half of Canada’s wheat. He cited steadying influence and optimism from the pool’s success.
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Kansas City
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
James G Gardiner
Saskatchewan
Sackatchewan
Popelaton
Liverpool
United States
Dominion of Canada
Katchewan
Regain Nationality By Year’s Residence Special Provision
Ottawa Canadian born naturalized in the United States may be readmitted to British nationality after one year of residence in Canada. Former Canadians must show intention to reside by acquiring property and filing a statement. The old Naturalization Act required five years in Canada for readmission.
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Ottawa
United States
Canada
Dominion
British airman plans transatlantic seaplane flight attempt
The Evening News reports a famed British aviator will attempt an east to west Canada and back flight in an ordinary seaplane within weeks. The crew includes two pilots and a navigator with a paying passenger. The route spans the Azores outward and direct return to England, with secrecy on identities. Consul General to retire Ottawa. John G. Foster, U S consul general at Ottawa for 23 years, will retire July 1. a successor is believed chosen, but name not released.
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London
Evening News
Canada
Europe
North America
Azores
Montres
England
Airmans
Xivex
Ottawa
John G. Foster
United
Canadian Press Elects Directors for Next Year in Toronto
The Canadian Press holds its general meeting in Toronto and elects the board for the coming year. Named directors span Maritime Ontario Quebec British Columbia and Alberta with officers afterward reelected including Honorary President Mackin and President Woods.
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Toronto
Fotlo Maritime
W. I Dennis
Halifax
Mali
Howard Robinson
St Joho Times
Globe
Ontario
Quebec
Heatd Gaston
Quebec Soleil
Jeaa Scott
Montreal Gazette
EJ. Archibald
Montreal Star
E. Norman Satozawa
Evening Journal
HW Anderson
Toronto Globe
WJ. Wil Kineos
Torosta Mail
Empire
W. DB. Preston
Brantford
Minitobe Toba Free Press
Winpiper Tribus
Saskatchewan
Durford Tlooke
Regina
Alberta
J. H. Woods
Calgary Herald
British Columbia
Fr. Burd
Vancouver
FH. Mackin
J. J. Woods
Fir
John Scott
Henri Gagnon
Genral
J. F. 3. Livecay
EM. Mackin
Mant Nichols
Cattle Law Not Authorized By Gov Britain Faces Protests
London reports show borough councils passing resolutions protesting the delay in authorizing import of non tuberculosis Canadian cows and heifers. The government reiterates no change to its decision against admitting these cattle, citing medical officers who warn of tuberculosis risks. A question in the House of Commons referenced the 1923 Imperial conference understanding on importing only fat cattle for slaughter and pedigree stock.
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London
Britain
House of Commons
Harry Barnston
Marry
1Ter
Canada
Season Late in B C Fruit and Vegetable Growers Worried
The Vancouver Province notes delays in fruit and vegetable development. Fruit packers fear late ripening with gooseberries expected in June, followed by cherries and strawberries. With May nearly over, little growth has occurred and even warm weather may not bring ripe crops until late June. Vegetable crops face similar low-yield concerns.
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Vancouver
Son
Canadian penny postage raises mail volume despite revenue cut
The penny postage reform in Canada increased mail volume while reducing letter revenues. Pre-change annual letters earned about $18,000,000, and cutting rates from three to two cents would drop receipts by $6,000,000 if volume stayed the same. The outlook suggests a better balance despite the loss.
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Canada
Governor General Viscount Willingdon visits Winnipeg
The Governor General of Canada Viscount Willingdon arrives in Winnipeg on April 23 for his first official visit. A reception greets the viceregal party with a parade along Main Street to City Hall as crowds line the route. The Rheims Cathedral reopening is announced for Ascension Day May 26 after complete restoration.
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Rheims
Wilbredon
Canada
Winnipeg
Cardinal Lacon
Staten
Canadian Nations Railways
Sdes
Route Committee
John D. Rockefeller
Viscount Willingdon
Willingdon
Burrows
Manitobe
Whaling Fleet Sets Up Pacific Operations For Season
The North Pacific whaling fleet is conditioning for the season with ships to be at sea by mid May off Vancouver Island and Northern British Columbia. Four steamers from Consolidated Whaling Company will sail to Rom Harbor at Queen Charlotte Islands, followed by Naden harbor station opening with two more vessels operating from that port.
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North Pacifc
Victoria
North Pacific
Vancouver Island
Colembia
Wesels
Marsals Earl
Consolidated Wheing Company
Eet
Rom Harbor
Queen Charlotte Islands
Naden Harbor
New York Hiker Begins Second Global Trek
Marcus Tarone, a New York hiker who already circled the globe on foot, starts a second ten year journey with a shepherd dog. They plan to go to Canada then Alaska, then China, Japan, India and Persia, sleeping outdoors each night and working across oceans to reach every country.
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New York
Marcus Tarone
Globe
Barone
Canada
Alaska
China
Japan
India
Persia
Parone
Britain challenges Mellon on wartime debt claims
London notes express strong disagreement with Secretary Mellon’s March statement that Britain's debt payments do not strain British finances. The British government accuses Mellon of errors and asks Washington to correct the impression, citing ongoing divergence over war debt settlements with former allies.
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London
United States
Andrew W. Mellon
Great Britain
Mr. Mellon
Kellogg
H. G. Chilton
Howard
Washington
Mellon
John G. Hibben
Princeton University
Hibben
Princeton
Faculty of Political Science
Columbia University
Unite States
Dominion Day Greeting Exchange Planned Across Dominion
Acting for the national committee for the Jubilee of Confederation Right Hon. Senator Grorse P ham chairs plans for a July 1 exchange of greetings to unite the dominion. The King’s message will be read in celebrations nationwide with telegraphic greetings proposed between Viscount Willingdon and provincial Lieutenant Governors and among governors and premiers.
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Ottawa
Grorse P.ham
Dominion
Grataim
Sus Kested
Willingdon
Moslem Women Revolt In Samarkand Parade Veils Burned
Advices from Samarkand report May Day unrest in Turkestan with about fifteen thousand Moslem women marching unveiled in Samarkand. In Tashkent 25,000 watched as veils were thrown into a heap and burned amid cheers. Khokland saw about 150 veils burned.
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Moscow
Russia
Turkestan
Samarkand
Tashkent
Khokland
Obsolete Canadian Navy cruiser and two submarines on sale
Dominion salvage offers the Aurora cruiser and two submarines numbered 14 and 15, once part of the Canadian navy. They have been at the dockyard for years and are open for inspection by prospective buyers. Tenders close on May 30. The vessels were presented to Canada by the Admiralty after the war.
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Dominion
Ilm.c
Aurora
Canada
Admiralty
Privy Council to hear BC fuel tax constitutional appeal
The British Columbia government announced today it will appeal the fuel oil tax ruling to the Imperial Privy Council in July. Leave to take the case to a higher court in the British Empire was cabled to Victoria this morning.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Imperial Privy Council
Provine
British Empire
Privy Council
Wedded to His Post Premier Ferguson Statements on Public Office
Premier Howard Ferguson of Ontario told Peel County Conservatives in Cooksville that he has no designs on any federal position. He defended his policy of grooming new leaders from troubled youths and aiding physically handicapped youth, saying his focus remains on Ontario service rather than ambitions beyond the province.
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Ferguson
Orark
Cooksville
Howard Ferguson
Peel County
Colosel T. L Kennedy
Sam Charters
Domuinion
Lis
Ottawa
Hirect
Ontario
Will Set Fruit Prices Sing Method Of British Columbia Board
Prairie housewives will pay no more for their fruit this year than in other seasons, declared P M Black, former provincial treasurer, now chairman of the board of control which will fix prices for all British Columbia fruits and vegetables. He returned from the Coast saying the scientific method of selling under the BC board should benefit consumers. Coast growers supported the plan as a way out of years of disorganized marketing.
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British Columbia
Winnipeg
Prairie
P M. Black
Board of Control
Black
Liberal universal insurance policy proposed in Vancouver
Captain L A McKeagle MILA predicted that the Liberal party would soon adopt universal public insurance covering old age pensions maternity benefits invalidism and other welfare supports. He noted Sir B Cartwright laid the foundation with an annuity plan and said Liberal leaders have developed the idea toward a universal scheme over many years.
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Liberal
Couver
B.C
Liberal Party of Canada
L.A. McKeagle
Mila
Vancouver South Liberal Association
B. Cartwright
Canince
Robb Recalls Humble Miller's Boy Roots at Queen's
Kingston Ontario Hon J A Robb minister of finance spoke to Queen's students recounting his life from a farm and mill to politics. He left high school at sixteen after a clergyman offered to sponsor education but chose a trade instead. He quipped that his current duty is to toll Canadians taxpayers and collect taxes. He urged study of human nature, unity, and a people-centered Confederation in Jubilee year.
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Kingston
Robb
Cildren
Queens
Canada
Mobb
US ready to aid agriculture at long term credit
William Jardine, United States secretary of Agriculture, urged delegates at the International Wheat Pool conference banquet in Kansas City to seek large credit from the federal government for cooperating marketing of grain. He promised 25 million plus from Washington at low interest, repayable over many years, and encouraged leaders to study Canada’s pool model before any world pool talk.
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Kansas City
Willam Jardine
Washington
The
Capks
Canada
Washameton
Indians and Eskimos to Take Part in Confederation Jubilee
Ottawa reports Indians and Eskimos will play prominent roles in the jubilee of Confederation marking the 60th birthday. Most local committees will have participation coordinated by the department, with limited Eskimo involvement in certain northern points. A national plan to plant Confederation trees on July 1 is drawing strong support across centers.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canalan
Aklavik
Arete Red River
Mackensie
Ias
Grain Board Ottawa chair reappointed for ten years
On ministerial recommendation, Leslie H. Boyd KC is reappointed for ten more years as chairman of the Board of Grain Commissioners with Fort William headquarters. Salary set at $10,000 annually. Former chair Loyd, a Montreal lawyer, had recently stepped aside. governing officials had considered a replace ment but the decision stayed with Boyd.
Horses for Russia Victoria to ship horses to Russia
Report outlines plans by Russian partners to purchase several thousand horses from Victoria and nearby British Columbia breeders. Animals would be shipped via Montreal with shipments expected to occur shortly under a coordinated effort by Russian interests and local horse breeders.
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Victoria
Colunbia
Russia
Kamloops
Montreal
Train wreck near Palma Rio claims two lives
Barely avoiding a royal train, the Andalusian express collided with a freight train at Palma Rio station near Seville, Spain. Two people were killed and four injured as the accident followed the passage of the Prince of Wales and Spanish sovereigns en route to Madrid.
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Seville
Spain
Madrid
Palma Rio
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Agricultural Department
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