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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1923
Page
3
Allies debate the ex crown prince's return as Ber seeks to calm the matter while Britain and France push for full treaty compliance. Berlin rumors of abandoning the Ruhr and Rhineland unsettle officials, with concerns the move could trigger a wider crisis and harm Germany more than the Allies.
Premier Dunning said there will be no radical change in temperance legislation without consulting the people. He refused to state if the coming session will be a referendum and what lines will guide it. The session will not open until after New Year’s work.
The former crown prince Frederick William expresses joy at returning to Germany after five years in Holland. He speaks of reuniting with his wife and children and dedicating wartime assets to rebuilding the Fatherland. An agriculture department statement estimates Saskatchewan crop value at $2.0 billion based on crop reports and expected average prices.
Germany reports a swelling floating debt reaching 9.907 quadrillion marks by October 31, signaling increasing financial strain. Officials warn of mounting interest costs and potential impact on public spending.
The cabinet approved a land subsidy plan for Beleeth agricat lands at £1 acre with a condition of a 30 shillings weekly wage for farm laborers. The subsidy is estimated to cost £11,000. The parliamentary agricultural committee discussed and generally endorsed the scheme.
Vancouver reports a Prince Rupert Holding Company sawmill and nearby timber tracts were sold to California and Iowa capitalists for about 500000 dollars. Purchasers plan to develop a pulp and paper industry. The mill's daily cut is around 125000 feet.
Delegates from most provinces except Manitoba and British Columbia gather at an Ottawa immigration conference. Saskatchewan Premier Dunning urges westward settlement and notes emigrants to the United States may be balanced by U S immigrants to Canada. Alberta’s George Headley backs cautious settlement and stricter embarkation supervision to ensure quality settlers.
London writer Sir James Barrie is described as suffering a slight indisposition at his residence. Friends say the condition is not serious and he is merely taking a rest.
Western farmers push for removal of dairy cattle duty citing herd shortages and US availability. Winnipeg delegates seek express rate cuts and support for a national bank plan while Ontario hosts the first December farmers convention. W Lovell cites Manitoba needs as cows remain scarce amid diversification pressures.
G H Hofman of Maple Creek won the Cor King title at Saskatchewan’s first provincial corn show under the Saskatchewan Corn Yers Association. He also took the Westophy cup for best dent corn, plus top prizes for Dako white flint and Gehu yellow flint. Other winners included Chas Marks Midale for Alia yellow dent and Norman Ross Indian Head for Manitoba sample. Special germination tests will determine three additional prizes after college testing.
Knute Nelson of the Vesla reports Fort William will become an international port of call in 1924 as weekly freight steamers from Fort William to European ports begin service. Sixteen canal size vessels will follow the initial departure, carrying grain from the lakehead to Mediterranean and European destinations, with crews arranging routes to Livernpool Marseilles or other ports.
Ontario minister Hon. Ernc Lapointe reports gradual exclusion of Japanese fishermen from British Columbia waters is proceeding. Canners claim white fishers work harder, ask for readmission to full privileges. Last year licenses for Japanese fishermen were reduced by forty cents. no further cuts decided yet.
Lantoba led batter scoring with 98 points as Nova Scotia and Quebec followed with 75 and 73 points respectively. LA Gibson reported the results and noted Manitoba will send seven entrants to the Toronto Royal Agricultural Fair opening November 20.
Report states the Public Prosecutor in Leipzig received instructions to institute proceedings against Nationalist participants in the uprising in Munich on charges of high treason. The Bavarian government plans special court action in Munich with leaders including Deckers arrested near the Belgian frontier per advices from Aachen.
Acting Premier Dr Earle Page told Melbourne that Australia would supply troops if necessary and that the Commonwealth government is reorganizing and expanding the defense service. He noted preparations follow Imperial Conference discussions and plans for a stronger imperial force in case of need.
August Brosted of the Canadian National Railways in Ye Orient Hong Kong offices says a growing market exists for British Columbia fruit and lumber and Canada's wheat and goods. He notes rising inquiries about Canada's products and manufactured goods and urges stronger government-led promotion to energize this trade.
Roald Nwands, living under the assumed name Engelberg Gravning, prepares for an airplane expedition to the North Pole next July. He discusses the plan and accepts help from four U.S. naval officers as he seeks funding through stamp sales and related appeals.
Cape Times quotes Sir David Grahame Grant urging Premier Smuts to extend his trip to Europe to aid in solving the European problem. The article argues South Africa’s stake is global and a prolonged stay would benefit civilization, with hints that Smuts is urgently needed in Europe.
A bomb in a wooden stall box exploded as PR real estate dealer JA Barnes lifted its lid. Barnes died instantly while his 12 year old son Jesse perished in the wreckage. The blast destroyed Barnes home in San Antonio and damaged nearby residences. The plan and sender remain under investigation.
Governments outline postwar France reconstruction by end of 1925 with 5.0 million francs in Credit National bonds 2.0 billion francs in National Defense bonds and 1.04 billion francs for loans to devastated areas. London reports enhanced British-Russian trade ties with contracts for machinery electrical equipment and rail rebuilds in Russia.
Nobel prizes announced with William Butler Yeats winning literature and Dr. Robert Andrews Millikan of Pasadena receiving the physics award. Millikan is noted as the first scientist to succeed in isolating an electron.
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