Dominion seat on League Council sparks global debate
Canada gains permanent representation on the League of Nations council as three new members join, replacing Czechia Slovakia Salvador and Belgium. Senator Raoul Dandor to represent Canada. Aristides Aguero Tethamcourt likely Cabas pick amid rising Canada US Cuba ties and independent sovereignty stance. Cuba led with 40 votes, Finland 23, and others noted.
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Geneva
Canada
Cute
Gillet
Finland
Canela
France
Ualy
Japan
Rich
Priuity
China
Holland
Cuba
United States
Numeria
Wer Sovere Ten
League of Natons
Cntre Uomediately
Caecho Sovakia
Salvador
Belgium
Raoul Dandor
Aristides Aguero Tethamcourt
Terim
Caba
Potl
Alberta coal ban makes Ontario price prohibitive
Drumbelter coal operator Jesse Gouge warns that a finding prohibiting Alberta coal tilts the Ontario market out of reach. He breaks down costs from $12.20 to $18.95 per ton, adding retailer profit and transport, noting American anthracite from $15 to $9 per ton remains cheaper and that no rate increase could capture Ontario demand.
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Alberta
Ontario
Jesse Gouge
Drumbelter
Hich Axure
HE & Ton
Mr. Gouge
Insured For Millions Across U S and Canada
A Spectator Company survey shows 187 residents in Canada and the United States held million-dollar policies, with insurers totaling seven firms. Rodman Wanamaker heads a list with 7.5 million in polices. others include F G Panting of Toronto and a famous inselin recovery figure. The report notes varied ownership across agriculture and finance sectors and urges broader Canadian council representation. Natal Africa is cited as the most illiterate country, with 95 percent unable to read or write.
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U.S
Canada
New York
United States
The
Spectator Company
Rodman Wanamaker
Toronto
Sis Rcoverer
Inselin
Board of
Loner
Doyce
Conual Canadian Council of Agriculture
Western Canada
Natal
Africa
Feyot
Guatemala
Good Will Between Canada and US Promoted
William Phillips US minister to Canada urged mutual cooperation during a Canadian Club luncheon. He said Canada and the US should discuss questions of mutual content cheerfully and frankly, fostering reasonableness and fair play to avoid sorrow and suffering, and to build a spirit of helpfulness for civilization.
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Wittig
Canada
New Dumping Duty Applies to Imported Apples
The Department of National Revenue rules that oxuera imported apples are liable for a dumping duty as a class produced in Canada unless otherwise ordered. The duty equals the difference between appraised value and purchase price, not counting 15 percent of the appraised value.
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Department of National Revenue
Canada
Postal deficit much smaller than expected in 1926 budget
Ottawa reports the Post Office deficit for the year ending March 31 at about 1.6 million dollars, far below the original 2.5 million estimate. The drop in letter postage to two cents increased total mail volume while parcels post rose, suggesting a potential long term balance between revenue and expenses.
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Ottawa
Post Ones
Typhoon Devastates Japan Hurts Thousands and Destroys Homes
A powerful typhoon and tidal wave devastate Kumamoto and Kinshin Island with about four hundred dead and 2200 injured. Thousands lose homes in Fukuoka Nagasaki and Kanagawa prefectures while many buildings flood. In Tokyo lowlying areas flood as roofs blow off injuring thirty children.
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Kumamoto
Kinshin
Fukuoka
Nagasaki
Exodus Not Serious any Ten Per Cent of University Graduates Go To States
Sir Robert A Falconer of Toronto University says graduates emigrate to the United States at a rate not exceeding 10 percent, based on figures from several Canadian universities. He argues the exodus is not as alarming as some think and provides graduates an outlet to use their education.
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Robert A. Falconer
Toronto University
Sir Robert
Canada
Robert
Tourists Flee Earthquake Coast Crowds Jam Transport
Amid Black Sea quake zones thousands of Amerrien tourists flooded transports to flee disaster areas. Yalia reports 13 dead and 258 injured with ongoing shocks and relief efforts under way. A separate note recalls a fatal truck crash near a new airport, injuring two young passengers.
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Black Sea
Moscow
Yalia
Railway Commission Sittings Listed for Western Cities
The Board of Railway announces sittings on dates in Western Canada with locations Saskatoon Oct 10 Edmonton Oct 12 Vancouver Oct 19 Victoria Oct 22 Nelson Oct 23 Lethbridge Oct 27 Calgary Oct 28 Regina Oct 31 Brandon Nov 1 Winnipeg Nov 9 Fort William November.
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Railway Commission
Board of Railway 4
Weeernada
Saskatoon
Eimonton
Vamcuuver
Fietoria
Nelson
Lethbridge
Calgary
Regina
Heandon
Winnipeg
Fort William
Next Annual Meeting Held by Associated Workmen Boards of Canada
The ninth annual meeting of the Associated Workmen's Boards of Canada was held at Egmonton in the Saan area. J Sterling of Sha City was elected vice president.
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Egmonton
Saan Area Ao
Workmen's Compestation Boards of Canada
J. Sterling
Sha!city
End to Customs Frauds Urged by Royal Commission
Chief Commissioner 3 T Brown says measures to curb customs fraud will be rigorously enforced even after the commission ends. He notes some evaders have escaped scrutiny but warns such practices cannot continue with impunity. Fellow commissioners praise the inquiry and stress needed reforms under a strong department head.
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Royal Customs Commission
Addrees
WM Wright
Ernest Roy
Jones
Kulch
Cornell
Projected Flight Cancelled On Globe Circling Tour
The American monoplane Pride of Detroit was to circle the globe ending in Tokio but the voyage was called off after conference with aviation experts. Brock and Sehlen, in charge, decided the Pacific leg risk was too great and plan to ship the plane home aboard a boat in early departure.
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Tokio
United States
More Settlers For Lethridge Lethbridge
The Canada Colonization Association has had limited success in the Lethbridge district. It plans to place 25 additional families there this fall. One settler has 120 acres in sugar beets and potatoes, 400 acres in wheat and other small grains, with projected returns near 15,008 dollars this fall. Eight families are presently working for them.
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Lethoridge
Indian Day Celebrations Report Sparks Risque Moment
During the Batt Springs Hotel Indian Day festivities a flirtatious scene arose as a young girl tempts a boy with candy beside a harshly described, untrusting house. The incident was captured by two CPR photographers and noted in the event coverage.
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Lung Peroeemuy
Batt Springs Hotel
CPR
Fast Steamer Plane Service Planned From New York to France
The New York Herald reports a joint American and British team plans a fast airship and sea link from Montauk Point to Havre, using destroyer sized liners. The line, to be New York London Paris Steamship Company, aims four day crossings with a fleet of 400 first class passengers in compact cabins.
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New York
France
New York Herald
Montauk Point
Long Island
Wipmouth
Ragland
Havce
Prance
Fast Ocean Lners
Fae
New York, London, Paris Steamship Company
United States Naval
Pullman Ear
Scientist dies testing anaesthetic effects in his lab
Dr Wilson a surgeon and anaesthetist of British and American reputation was found dead in his Manchester laboratory. His wife reported the experiment involved gas mixtures aimed to reveal how anesthesia affects consciousness. His brother said he believed he could avoid total loss of consciousness during self testing. Colleagues think he died while pursuing data on anaesthetic effects.
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Manchester
Bog
de Disney Rairon Wilson
Wilson
Trade routes for the West urged to spur Canadian growth
Saskatchewan Premier Pyner James J. Gardiner urged Canada to open new trade routes and attract hardy settlers to unlock the prairie hinterland. He warned that wars have often been fought over trade routes and argued nations must invest to expand opening westward. Gardiner cited wheat production and population limits, predicting Vancouver would become a major commercial hub if routes are expanded.
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Canada
de Nelo
Pyener
James J. Gardiner
Saskatchewan
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Ontario
Prenter Gardiner
Ben Fonsht
Gardiner
Prairie
Vancouver
Domteten
Canada weighs immigration quota and taxes on Britons
Ottawa debates renewal of a transport pact and contemplates options to limit immigration. Reports note divisions within the department over screening, quotas, or taxes to manage Canada’s future labor needs and reinforce a preference for British stock. Officials expect possible changes to the annual agreement with railway and steamship carriers.
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Ottawa
Department of Tining
Ion and Colonization
Cama- Mau Railway and Steamship Company
Rae
Cansas
Moart Forke
Ite
Forke
Canada
Britteh
Woman Drowned Off London Mariner During Stormy Voyage
Mrs Cyril J Mumford, 30, of Fair Acres Farm near Jantlton Ontario, drowned after swept overboard from the deck of the British liner London Mariner en route from England to Philadelphia. Her husband and three children survived the voyage. the tragedy emerged when the ship docked with details of a stormy crossing.
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Philadelphia
Cyril J. Munord
Fair Acres Farm
Jantlton
Ontario
London Mariner
England
Mumford
Scotland
Proposals To Outlaw War Presented For Arbitration Pact
An international effort led by League of Nations officials proposes an arbitration bond to ban wartime acts and penalties. The initiative, supported by dignitaries including Cornell, aims to codify peaceful dispute resolution under a new framework.
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Lercue
Jar Jensson
League
Nations
Commission of Cisarmay
F. Nawes
Norway
Cornell
League of Naibot
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League Council
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B. OR. Terry
All Saints’ Hospital
Aklasth
North We Territory
Mackenzie River
Anglican Shareb
Snowie
Vorumowa
Cato
Seropinae
Norman Hopkins
Farmer
Hopkins
Glen
Ozcar
Wegan
West
Southampton
Wales
Ety
Dommty
Leman
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