Freedom of the seas and British bases in Western Atlantic
A Washington despatch cited by the New York World reports Hoover fearing Senate action on a naval treaty and backing world court involvement. It says MacDonald would push negotiations in London on sea law and bases at Bermuda, Trinidad, Jamaica, and Halifax, with Ottawa to be consulted. The Post notes talk of possible de militarization if Canada agrees, though officials deny any such plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Washington
New York
Hoover
Senate
World Court
MacDonald
Great Britain
London
Worlds Authority
Caribbean
Halifax
United States
Ottawa
York Post
Bermuda
Trinidad
Jamaica
Canada
Britain
State Department
No Invitation Received for Five-Power Naval Conference
Ottawa reports that Canada has not received a formal invitation to the London five-power naval disarmament talks set for January. Premier King says dominions may participate, but no invitation is definite. He may consider representation if invited, but travelling himself seems unlikely due to Parliament’s opening.
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Ottawa
Canada
London
King
Dominions
Norwegians Dash to Claim Antarctic Territory
Capetown dispatch reports two Norwegian vessels racing toward the Antarctic to raise their flag along unclaimed coastlines in advance of Mawson's Australian edition. The objective is to assert territory and avoid royalties on whales caught in these waters.
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New York
New York Times
Capetown
South Africa
Antarctic
Douglas Mawson
Britain
Australia
Lake Ontario and Great Lakes Water Levels Reach Historic Highs
Water levels across Ontario and the Great Lakes ran exceptionally high from June through September. Montreal harbor recorded its highest levels since 1917, Lake Erie since 1887, and Lake Huron since 1888, while Lake Superior stood modestly below its 1978 peak.
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Ottawa
Lake Ontario
Montreal
Lake Erie
Lake Huron
Lake Superior
Premier addresses clergy at Emmanuel College jubilee
Ontario style Premier J T Madison addresses visiting clergy graduates and students at Emmanuel College during Anglican College jubilee. He lauds clergy welfare and highlights war issues, education plans, and possible new schools in La Crosse and Cumberland areas. Bishop Lloyd introduces the Premier as a churchman and reformer.
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Saskatchewan
Owen
G Exton
England
Peter Veregin
Doukhotor
J.T Madferson
Emmanuel College
Anglican College
Anderson
West
Lloyd
Tgh la Crosse
Cumberland
Appointments Announced For Three Grain Commissioners
Ottawa appoints three assistant grain commissioners under the amended Canada Grain Act. Named are Manitoba Agricultural College professor T. Harrison for Manitoba, Saskatchewan official R. S. Dundas for Saskatchewan, and W. H. Blatchford for Alberta. The cabinet acted after a government inquiry and existing board members include E. Ramsay as chief commissioner, C. M. Hamilton, and D. A. MacGibbon.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
James Malcolm
Trade and Commerce
TJ. Harrison
Manitoba Agricultural Collee
RS. Dunedas
Pelly
Sask
W. H. Blatchford
Caleary
Board of
Standing Committee On Agriculture and Colonization
E. Ramsay
C. M. Hamilton
D. A. MacGibbon
Air mail service expanded across western Canada and far north
The Ottawa report notes air mail expansion starting December first with heavy mail by mail trains and first class by planes. Beacons will be installed at Regina Saskatoon Edmonton Calgary and Banff next month. winter routes from Vancouver to Montreal will save hours. McKenzie River service begins October 27 and reaches Aklavik twice weekly from Edmonton. Afghan minister Shuja Dawler expelled from Britain. Older pension recipients approved for November 1 payments have since died.
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Ottawa
Prairie
Regina
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Calgary
Banff
Vancouver
Montreal
McKenzie River
Aklavik
St. Lawrence
St Lawrence
Leamington
Pike Igland
Wong to Fosione postponed in Denver wedding
Bradley Martin Jr and Valerie French granddaughter of the late Field Marshal French of England announce their wedding has been postponed for one year in Denver Colorado according to The Denver Post.
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Denver
ColoThe
Denver Post
Bradley Martin, Jr
Valerie French
Field Marshal French
England
World's Largest Bronze Propeller For Empress of Japan
The Chariton Works of J Stone & Co Ltd produced the world’s largest bronze propeller for the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Japan. Each 20+ foot diameter wheel weighs over 20 tons, uses 35 tons of bronze, and will absorb 15 000 shaft horsepower to propel the 662 foot liner at 21 knots with two propellers.
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Chariton Works
J. Stone & Co. Ltd
Canada
Orient
Large Increase in Federal Income Tax collections in Canada
A Ottawa despatch reports federal income tax receipts for the x months ending September 20 totalled 63,020,630 dollars, about 20 percent higher than the 52,358,000 from the previous year. Minister of National Revenue Hon W D Ruler announced the figures, noting all districts except Yukon posted gains.
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Montreal
Ottawa
Montreal Gazette
W D. Ruler
National Revenue
Dominion
Yukon
Canadian Drowned In South Vancouver Men Lose Lives At Long Beach
Two Vancouver, British Columbia men, Chester Palmer a railroad engineer and A McPhee a Canadian Government locomotive inspector, drowned off Long Beach California after being swept out by a large wave. Joseph McCramer of Los Angeles identified them. bodies recovered quickly but no revival possible.
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Vancouver
Long Beach
California
Calif
Chester Palmer
A. McPhee
Joseph McCramer
Los Angeles
Beac
Palmer
McPhee
Wheat demand seen slow to rise in weeks
Winnipeg reports six weeks at least before European buyers increase North American wheat demand. An optimistic note on grain storage at lake head ports follows Arcel's Fort William briefing, citing growing lake movement and Prairie shipments. In Toronto Sir Henry Thornton of Canadian National warns earnings drop unless a compromise is reached.
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Winnipeg
E. A. Ursell
Board of Grain Commissioners
Fort William
Head of the Lakes
Mr. Arcell
Lake Head
Georgian Bay
Toronto
Sir Henry Thornton
Canadian National Railways
Sir Henry
Plane wrecked in forced landing near Lac La Ronge
A missionary Rev. W. N. Fisher his wife and two children and Pilot Alva Malone were aboard a plane that went missing for three days in northern Saskatchewan. The wreckage was found near Lav la Ronge Sak with the craft beyond repair after a forced landing and crash. Malone walked to Lac la Ronge while Fisher and family continued their journey by canoe.
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Prince Albert
Alva Malone
Lav la Ronge
Sak
Malone
Lac la Ronge
W. N. Fisher
Cance
Westward Tour Plans by King Across Prairie BC Coast
British Columbia and prairie provinces will host Prime Minister King this autumn. He will travel northern and southern prairie routes, visit Prince Rupert Vancouver Victoria, and return southward with two speeches per province. Senator Andrew Haydon and Colonel J A Ralston will accompany him at key stops. In British Columbia a pioneer linked to the Cariboo rush era died at his home. Major once drove the first Cariboo highway stage and later served as county administrator.
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King
Western
Canada
Prairies
British Columbia
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
Victoria
Andrew Haydon
J. A. Ralston
National Defence
B.C
Charles 1
Cariboo
Major
New Westminster
Sea Monster Reappears in Cowichan Lake Report
Reports from Cowichan Lake BC describe sighting of a great headless monster in calm waters. James Thomas of Riverside sparked the tale by claiming he saw the creature from his powerboat, prompting search parties to verify the chronicle amid fear and curiosity.
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Cowichan Lake
James Thomas
Riverside
Wehile
Doc
MacDonald Visit Sets Stage for Lasting Peace Benefit
The joint statement by Prime Minister MacDonald and President Hoover celebrates the Paris peace pact as a positive obligation to pursue security for peace by peaceful means. They expect renewed Anglo American talks on naval limits and a parity of fleets, with broader cooperation among powers and future discussions beginning in a new era created by the pact.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Paris
Gse
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Herbert Hooter
MacDonald
Isbbel
Senate
Scheme to organize finances of the Canadian National Railways
Sir Henry Thornton outlines at the Empire Club a plan to catalogue and appraise the 92 components of the CNR and obtain parliamentary approval for a scheme ensuring financial permanence and enabling capitalization of improvements. He rejects views of dictatorship and stresses cooperative effort and executive participation.
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Toronto
Henry Thornton
Canadian National Railways
Empire Club
Sir Henry
Canadian National
Canadian National Railway
Doukhobors Flocking To New Settlement
Victoria reports Doukhobors moving into British Columbia from Saskatchewan and the United States, swelling the Porto Rico group near Nelson from 150 to 400. Premier Tolmie seeks federal help to restrain movement while denying exile status for the Porto Rico community. He promises aid if privation exists but maintains laws must be obeyed.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
United States
Sons of Freedom
Porto Rico
Nelson
SF ‘Tolmie
Tolmie
Thrums
Castlegar
Pontoon Bridge Explodes in Bremen Killing Three
In Bremen a pontoon bridge exploded sending debris across the Kaiser Bridge. Three people died and many were injured as glass shattered. the City of Bremen yacht was crushed by the falling pontoon. Investigators say newly painted compartments released explosive gas during drying and a man lighting a cigar reportedly ignited it. a fourth victim, a 4 year old boy, was later found in the Weser River.
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Bremen
Germany
Kaiser Bridge
Weser
MacDonald to Give Four Speeches During Canadian Tour
Prime Minister Ram say MacDonald will deliver four speeches in Toronto Ottawa Montreal and Quebec during his Canadian visit. From Quebec he will sail to England on October 25 continuing his international duties.
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Washington
Ramsay MacDonald
Toronto
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
England
United States Accepts Invitation to Five-Power Naval Conference
With Premier Ramsay MacDonald leaving London, the United States government formally accepts Britain’s invitation to join a five power naval limitations conference.
Private Car Ownership on British Railways Grows
The report notes over 700000 privately owned cars connected to British railways, highlighting a shift in transport ownership. It underscores the expanding role of private vehicles in relation to the rail network.
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Shuja Ed Dowler
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Lucien Cannon
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