Charges rise over CN at the Atlantic steamship inquiry
Ottawa Senator Taylor accuses Canadian National Railway and government officials of a wide inquiry into alleged misconduct aboard the Canadian forom steamers. He claims secret correspondence with marine department and improper purchase practices, including rum running and false repairs. The matter targets CN and merchant marine links.
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Ottawa
FD. Taylor
Senate
Ord
Nervant Mattar
CNR
Comba Tle
Marine Department
Canadian Farm
Coblanain
Miteay
Heist Columbia
W. HH Bennett
Canadian National Railway
Taylor
Tenrance Companies
Varcouver
Portuguese Aviators Caught In Cyclone
Portuguese aviators Brito Paes and Sarmiento Beiros attempting a Lisbon to Macao flight were reported to have crashed near Paple in Joanpur. Messages say Paes was slightly injured, the mechanic bruised, and the biplane damaged after storm.
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Allahabad
British India
Brito Paes
Sarmento Beiros
Lisbon
Macao
China
Paple
Joanpur
Ying
Far East
Jodhpur
Fiers
Lie Paes
Lrut
Delses
Crow's Nest Pass Freight Rate Agreement Update
The article reports that the Crow's Nest Pass freight rate deal will progress this summer with little government commitment until then. It notes assurances given to private Western MPs and describes invitations to a reception for the British special service squadron in Victoria and Vancouver. It also mentions an unofficial June 21 provincial election date and a beer plebiscite to be held the same day.
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Winnipeg
Ouaware
Morst
Teu
Sts
Vancouver
Victoria
British Special Service
Ioria
Fight Over Tariff Issues in Canadian Budget Debate
In the House the tariff fight heats as Liberals and Progressives clash over budget plans. Premier King and Finance Minister Fielding express sympathy with the budget, while Conservative Col Arthurs and others attack tariffs. Mr Motherwell defends Liberal lines noting farmers’ welfare amid emigration, agricultural policy, and mixed farming proposals.
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W. R. Motherwell
Motherwell
King
Fielding
Col. Arthurs
Parry
Canada
Camada
Motes
Wits
Settt
Ion
R. J. Manion
Agricuttoa
Mr. Motherwell
Prairie Provinces
Ontario
Revenue From Stamp Tax Increases Noted In Commons
A government update shows stamp tax revenue rose from 2,631,982 dollars in the nine months ending March 31, 1923, to 3,914.59 dollars for the same period ending March 31, 1924. The note appears in a Commons answer detailing tax income.
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Ottawa
Bell Part Office
Ad Customs
Controversial Call for Closer Contact With New Settler
A garbled report discusses Lindsay, an army officer, urging stronger ties with a settler in the region. It notes past failures to maintain contact after arrival and stresses improved communication during initial settling periods.
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Lindsay
Coun
Pheong
No Rupture Between England and Russia
London reports deny that Anglo Russian talks have collapsed and state committees continue debt, credit, territory, waters, and general commercial treaty discussions. They have met three weeks, preparing reports for plenary delegates. Rumors say Russia’s counterclaims are high but may be outweighed by British. Immediate cash compensation is not settled. committees study funding methods for gradual debt liquidation.
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London
Teds
Russia
Soviet Warning Over German Berlin Raid Demand Apology
Moscow presses Berlin for apology after police raid on Soviet headquarters in Berlin. Russian editors threaten consequences if Germany does not respond, with M Zinovieff warning the incident harms Anglo Russian efforts while praising German people.
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Berlin
Moscow
Germany
M. Zinovieff
Britain May Admit Pedigree Stock From Empire
Minister of Agriculture Noel Buxton states he is preparing a bill to implement Imperial Conference recommendations, allowing pedigree stock from other parts of the Empire into Great Britain. The bill means he will not receive a delegation urging free importation of grade cattle from Canada.
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London
Noel Buxton
Great Britain
Canada
Soviets Seek Return of Old Russian Embassy Property
The Soviet delegation seeks possession of Chesham House in London, the former Imperial Embassy building, currently housing Russian charities under the Russian colony, which refuses to recognize the Soviet government. Berlin reports a cyclonic windstorm wrecks Kleinberdten with no fatalities. a Manila maritime event offshore is noted with a suspected 250 mile distance from the Philippines coast.
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London
Russia
Chesham House
Berlin
Kleinberdten
Nordhouse
Saxony
Manila
Philippines
Beatty Elected Chairman CPR President in Montreal
EW Beatty was elected chairman and president of Canadian Pacific at a directors meeting after the annual shareholders meeting in Montreal. The two roles were previously held by Lord Mount Stephen and later Lord Shaughnessy. Grant Hall was re-elected vice president, and some directors retired and were re-elected.
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C.P.R
Lord Shaughnessy
Montreal
Canadian Pride Board of Directors
EW Beatty
Lord Mount Stephen
Lord Shaughness
Optic I
Grant Hall
Rally Urges Immediate Completion of Hudson Bay Railway
Saskatoon business leaders and farmers from northern and central Saskatchewan join with nearly all organizations to demand swift completion of the Hudson Bay Railway. A big rally under Board of Trade auspices launches a Saskatoon branch of the Ontario Bay Association. A unanimous resolution asks the Dominion Government to pass the necessary regional funding and proceed this session.
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Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Board of Trade
Chas. F. Gray
Winnipeg
Mensies
Winnipes
Webb
Winnipea
Dominion
Hudson's Bay Railway
Wis
Monreal
Elve Col. Webb
Seison
Establish Patrol Along International Border
Winwpem Seem Caron and WR Dey of the Provincial Policy are surveying where patrols will be set this summer for internal border policing. American and Ontario officers cooperate to prevent running and smuggling. A special view seeks to save either country from incursions by trials, while Day and Fer plan a fourfold effort to determine if any changes from 1923 are needed.
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Winwpem
Caron
WR Dey
Puinia
Winniges
Serbia
Day
Waterway Advisory Committee Formed for St Lawrence Project
Ottawa announces formation of a joint engineering board for the St Lawrence waterway project with three engineers from the United States and three from Canada. George P. Graham chairs the advisory committee with members including Thomson Ahearn Ottawa Hon W EF NB Tewndry Leman Mo Faward Marlin Winnipeg W L MacDougall Montreal Hon Sir Clifford Sitton Toronto Adelard Turgeon Quebec and others.
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Ottawa
Canada
St. Lawrence Waterway
United Sites
King Yon
George P. Graham
Othe
Thomws Ahearn
W. EF
Tewndry Leman
Mo Faward
Marlin
Winnipex
W. L. MacDougall
Montreal
Sir Clifford Sitton
Toronto
Gona
W. Stewart V. “von
Adelard Turgeon
Anglo-Canadian Shipping Trade Proposal Highlighted
Lieut Col Amery urged development of the Anglo Canadian shipping trade at a Mercantile Marine Service gathering. He argued Britain’s empire shipping could grow beyond current limits if a united, practical plan is adopted, while stressing the nonpartisan nature of the discussion.
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Amery
Mercantile Mat
Girls Qualify For Red Army Honors
Readable fragments note two girls have qualified for high military honors in the Red Army. They served in the anti-counterrevolutionary campaign, wore regulation officers uniforms, and were recognized for distinguished service. Names and precise roles are obscured by OCR errors.
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Moscow
Mile
Boulle
Sarvant Rave
Tove
Red” Army
Inoculation Seed Treatments Reach Farms in Manitoba
Dr. Shutt of Manitoba Agricultural College reports nitro culture treatment for inoculating alta and clover seed, spread across prairies in April. The method will treat 8,000 bushels of seed, covering about 25,000 acres, aiding sowing efficiency. In Dawson Y T, Hudson's Bay Company ends credit sales to natives, requiring cash or fur for purchases.
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Italta
Prain
Manitoba Agricultural College
Shutt
Bacteriology
Dawson
Y.T
Hudson's Bay Company
Debts Question Hinders Russian Parley Progress
Debates stall as nations confront massive war era debts. Observers note lingering issues over private and state debts, including 265 million pounds, while talks pause awaiting clearer progress. Delegations maintain stance on recognizing Russian obligations, with long dispute over creditor nations and wartime debts shaping the session.
Canadian National Branch Line Route Debated in Railway Committee
The railway committee reviews proposed branch lines in western Canada including Victoria Beach to Melia line and Mile 41 near Ninwwedn Saskatchewan. Objections from officials like A J Lewis and Andrew Knox spur alternative routes via Hedville, Whitebe, or Be Iy while engineers debate a Saskatche wan branch from Dunblane to Miower and a Wood Mountain extension.
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Oia Crne
Canadian National
Raiway
Victoria Beach
Pie Falls
Manitoba
Thenea
MID
Ae Brunel
Melia
Sask
Hedville
Witebte
Beiy
Saskatchewan
Dunblane
Miower
Ula
A.J. Lewis
Swift
Mawer
Prize for British helicopter contest attracts top experts
Competition for the British air ministry prize of 50 000 pounds gathers 15 to 20 entrants including leading authorities on rotorcraft. The test requires takeoff and landing, reach 2000 feet, hover for 30 minutes, fly a 20 mile circuit at 69 mph, and return to a 200 foot area with engines off. The ministry will set the competition date.
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Air Ministry
Mas
British
Daily Chronicle
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