Dominion of Canada to launch National Service Loan
Ottawa reports an upcoming domestic bond issue named the Dominion of Canada National Service Loan. The launch is pro posed for November 23 with an anticipated 125 to 150 million dollar size. Sir Charles Gordon chairs the organizing committee, and 1.5 million prospectuses are to be printed.
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New York
Ottawa minister seeks lower Hudson Bay insurance rates
Hon. KJ Manion announces that Canada has formally asked the Imperial Shipping Committee to revise marine insurance rates on the Hudson Bay route. A six week season with high rates prompted a test voyage of two wheat ships to Churchill showing no delays. Data from these voyages is with the committee, which will study the request for the 1932 season.
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KJ. Manion
Imperial Shipping Committee
Hudson Bay
Churchill
Christian Japs Urge Peace in Tokyo Talks
Japanese Christian leaders have contacted Tokyo's Foreign Office to prevent Sino Manchurian tensions. A bulletin from the National Christian Council of Japan notes Dr. Y Chiba and Hon. D Tagawa were appointed to urge the government to pursue peaceful means and seek a substitution as the goal in negotiations between Japan and China.
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Toronto
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Tokyo
China
Manchuria
United Church of Canada
National Christian Council of Japan
Y. Chiba
D. Tagawa
Reds Stir Trouble Claim By Currie In India
General Sir Arthur Currie head of McGill told the Empire Club that Communism fuels unrest in India, describing a world view that views India as a site of perpetual conflict. He cited deep-seated political unease and unanimity among Indians, reinforced by family castes and attachments. A German glass factory in Leuscha has produced a wallpaper made entirely of glass, touted as durable washable and guaranteed not to fade.
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Arthur Currie
Toronto
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Empire Club
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Leuscha
Germany
Ottawa to Host Postponed Imperial Conference
Announcement by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald confirms acceptance of Rt Hon RB Bennett’s invitation for the intra empire trade conference to assemble in Ottawa. Other dominions show support and a July timing is anticipated with New Zealand elections and Australia considerations delaying prior plans. Canada’s Parliament may prorogue late January to allow conference preparations. J H Thomas may visit dominions before Ottawa talks.
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Australia
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British Parliament Opened King Was Read Speech From Throne
In the House of Lords the King opened Parliament with a splendor scene as ambassadors gathered and peers filled the chamber. The King read the Speech from the Throne noting a Canadian invitation to an Imperial Economic Conference at Ottawa, welcomed by ministers.
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India
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Ottawa
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Landslide Buries Five Men Near St Francis River
Five men employed on excavation work along the St Francis River in Nicolet county were buried by a landslide as they prepared to quit work in a deep trench. The 40 foot deep hole collapsed and the bodies were recovered seven hours later.
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Que
St. Francis River
Nicolet
Lord Ashfield to join Canadian railway inquiry commission
Lord Ashfield, chairman of the London Underground Electric Railways, accepted Prime Minister R B Bennett's invitation to join the commission examining Canada's railway and transport systems. He will depart for Canada this week.
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London
Eng
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R. B. Bennett
Canada
Alberta Cattle Exports Boost Ranchers Says Bowlen MP
Calgary Alberta reports that about 6 000 head of cattle have been shipped from Alberta since spring, aiding ranchers as exports to the Old Country rise. J J Bowlen MP cites September shipments at 1 000 head and Dominion totals near 22 000 head.
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Calgary
Alberta
J. J. Bowlen
Dominion
Woman Dead After Pneumonia in Alberta
Mrs C. C. Edwards of Macleod Alberta dies November 10 from pneumonia. A prominent National Council of Women figure she helped carry the appeal to the Privy Council securing women’s right to sue in the Canadian Senate. She was past vice-president and legislative committee convenor, a recognized authority on laws for women and children.
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Macleod
Lethbridge
Alberta
C. C. Edwards
National Council of Women
Edwards
Canadian Senate
National Council
League to deal with trouble in Manchuria
London reports Sir John Simon new Foreign Secretary heads to Paris for the League of Nations meeting on Manchuria with US Ambassador Dawes observing. View is that a concrete plan may emerge, possibly an international investigating commission to ease tensions. If not, pressure for Japanese obedience is considered unlikely to succeed. In Geneva Japan resumes offensive toward Tsitsihar. notes accuse military authorities of displacing Chinese officials. In St Andrews Smuts and Lord Inchcape are named candidates for the university rectorship.
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Eng
John Simon
Paris
League of Nations
Manchuria
Chares G. Dawes
United States
League
Far East
Geneva
Switzerland
Japan
Nonni Bridge
China
Tsitsihar
Alfred Sze
League of Nations Council
Planning Big Domestic Loan To Be Launched Soon
Ottawa reports progress in planning a Dominion Government domestic loan to be issued shortly. Officials have not released final details but expect sale to begin within a week. Interest is said to be five percent with price yet to be fixed and the loan possibly totaling 125 million dollars to fund unemployment relief and other needs.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
Varius
Labor Leader Lansbury Wildly Dismisses King's Speech
In London the veteran MP George Lansbury waved a copy of the King's speech in the House of Commons and denounced it as an incongruous document. He launched a sharp broadside against the new government for vague policies and assailed the Prime Minister for helping form the National Government.
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London
Eng
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House of Commons
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Canadian rider wins Danum-Woodbine trophy at Madison Square
On day four of the sixth annual National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden James Franceschini of Toronto took the Danum Woodbine challenge trophy for heavy harness horses with his black gelding Saxon Ideal. The horse was driven to win in a field of six entries.
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New York
Canada
Madison Square Arden
James Franceschini
Toronto
Unemployment in Britain Drops Further in November
New figures show London totals under SSRUSA unemployment on November 2 at 2,710,944, down 15,148 from the prior week. A steady weekly decrease has continued since early October, signaling gradual improvement in the jobless rate.
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Tng
Foolish Economy Voices in London on War Debts
London comments by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald decry an inflexible policy of gold transfers as ruinous to both debtor and creditor nations. The piece argues for consideration of circumstances in reparations and notes Premier Laval's U S visit should drive a Franco German understanding with all parties bound by the agreement.
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Eng
Ramsay MacDoald
House of Commons
Laval
United States
France
Germany
Simon deprived of acting on Canadian cases in Privy Council
Sir John Simon accepted the foreign secretary post in the National Government, automatically depriving Canadian interests of his legal services in Privy Council cases. He was to lead for Quebec in the radio control appeal, slated to be heard early December. It is now presumed a Canadian counsel will appear instead.
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John Simon
London
Eng
Sir John Simon
Privy Council
Quebec
Armistice Speech Urges Honest Global Disarmament
Montreal notes General Sir Arthur Currie warns after 13 years since the armistice that progress toward lasting peace remains limited. He cites League of Nations boards, Locarno and Kellogg Briand pacts, and practical failures as Japan and China test the League. Currie calls for universal disarmament and mutual compliance, lamenting American involvement's misjudgment by the League.
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League of Nations
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League
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Courcil Board
Memorial Plan For Edison Approved In West Orange
Mrs Thomas A Edison widow of the inventor announced approval of a 10 million dollar world memorial to her late husband Edison in West Orange New Jersey. The project seeks international support and will be funded by private gifts and corporate donations.
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West Orange
Thomas A. Edison
Alberta Leads as the Greatest Grain Producer
Ottawa reports the Dominion Bureau of Statistics showing Alberta surpassing Saskatchewan as the leading wheat producer for the year with an estimated 125,000,000 bushels. Saskatchewan yields are 117,000,000 and Manitoba 27,000,000, with drought impacting both. Acreage and per acre estimates are given for 1931 crops.
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Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Domini Bureau of Statistics
Menace Of Armaments Root Of War Says Borden
Sir Robert Borden in Ottawa on Remembrance Day warned that the menace of armaments is the root of war and has caused humanity’s losses. He cited League of Nations pledges to reduce armaments and noted disarmament progress. If conditions permit, a world disarmament conference may meet in February to push substantial reductions.
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Ottawa
Sir Robert Borden
Canada
Sir Robert
League
British Cotton Mills Busy Conflict Sparks Textile Revival
In Manchester Lancashire the China Japan Manchuria clash eased textile workers plight. It spurred 40000 mill jobs and full time for 500000 others as cotton imports from Japan to China dwindled. Unemployment fell with a 100 percent jump in cotton sales and 20 mills back in operation after years closed. Lloyd George traveled to Colombo after illness. An Argentine power firm offers radio sets on time with installments on electric bills.
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Manchester
Eng
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