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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1926
Page
5
Viscount Willingdon urged Canadian unity and optimism during a wartime tour. He said Canada remains loyal to the King, aims to inspire prosperity in five years, and will assist the British Empire. He noted Canadians did their duty in the war and now seek recognition through continued support of the dominion’s growth.
Alarming rumors from the far south are confirmed by official dispatches from the governor of Santa Cruz. The territory is snowbound with communications cut off and 50 percent of vast sheep and cattle stocks at risk if the thaw does not begin within ten days. Temperatures reach 24 degrees below zero and no sign of a rise, fueling pessimism in Buenos Aires wood circles.
Paris bound air tour by Lieutenant Thoret in a 20 foot wing span aeroplane with 40 horsepower motor achieved a nonstop Warsaw to Paris flight at 90 mph. He reports ample fuel for a potential Lonfem leg if desired. The flight promotes cheaper travel by air versus car. London dinner notes Lord Willingdon’s congratulatory reception and a luncheon by the British Indian Council honors a new Canada governor general designate.
The League of Nations Commission on Intellectual Cooperation reports Queen Maria of Romania plans a U S visit this fall with her party sailing from a European port around September 15. She will meet U S officials during the trip and discuss cultural and educational exchanges.
Former prime minister W L Macken King, once linked to Liberal factions, rejected North York’s bid for his Liberal candidacy. He cited the need to campaign nationally and noted acceptance of the Prince Albert Liberal nomination would grant greater freedom to serve the party.
C M Hall, manager of Alberta Pacific Grain Co, named general manager of Alberta Wheat Pool elevators. He will begin August 1. Thomas E Oliver of Alberta Pacific Grain Co named assistant. Wheat Pool has 18 elevators in Alberta with contracts for Africa more expected to be ready this year.
The northwest harvest begins with small grain gathering in wet northern sections and should spread within a week or ten days. In southern South Dakota and Minnesota wheat, oats and barley are being cut. Central areas expect harvest within a week, with some openings in New Minnesota and North Dakota in four to eight days. First threshing reported at the Ole Minseth farm near Irene, Sioux Falls. threshing expected to be general within two weeks.
The National Editorial Association of the United States praises Canada visit as a driver of Western settlement as Wallace Odell notes favorable impressions from the 41st Los Angeles convention. About 150 journalists travel across the Dominion, with 60 heading to Alaska and the rest touring western provinces. Eleven youths drown at Balsam Lake near Toronto after a war canoe capsizes. four survive after clinging to the upturned craft for more than five hours.
Eighteen candidates have been nominated in Ontario to date to contest the federal elections, including ten Conservatives six Liberals and two Progressives. Nominations include John L. Stansell Simcoe former Conservative member in Norfolk Elgin and Thos Rowiey Leamington Liberal in Essex South.
In a heated Commons session Labour MPs rebuked Wee Jenene as she was escorted from the chamber by the speaker during questions. A minister of mines was absent, prompting Jenene to accuse incapability. She refused to withdraw a remark deemed improper, drawing a formal order from the house. Two weeks earlier Jones had caused uproar by criticizing Lady Astor and was reproved by the chair, who invoked Churchill’s phrase about inaccuracy.
London discussions centered on imperial preference and domestic industry as Sir Robert Horne rebutted Liberal critiques of Britain’s trade policy. He cited Australia’s 53 percent British imports and warned that Canada and other dominions push for reciprocity while Britain remains passive.
Former Premier J Ramsay MacDonald told a huge World’s Christian Endeavor crowd at Crystal Palace that the world’s misery demands harsher discipline from today’s youth. He warned that spiritual resolve must be more drastic and hardening than in any recent generation, and the audience applauded.
Itawa Cana votes on Tuesday September 14. RL Rep Artur Metehey announced the date during a campaign speech in the auditorium. Premier Melguon spoke on an eight week campaign and criticized past government acts while addressing customs, constitutional issues, and Mr Mackenzie King. The prime minister asserted the king's representative acted with scrupulous honesty amid public scrutiny.
Raymond Poincare, former President and premier, to organize a new cabinet to replace Herriot’s failing administration. President Doumergue supports a broad ministry to rehabilitate France finances. Poincare agrees to lead the effort amid public and press demand for national unity.
The Spanish cabinet has approved ratification of the pact with the United States on alcohol liquors, signaling a move to formalize cross border liquor trade terms between the two nations.
Three Indian societies from Douglas, RC, Johnny Chilti thitna, William errish and Rad Dart with interpreter Mire J C Williams traveled to London to interview King George regarding land rights in the western province. Their mission failed as the high commissioner advised returning to Canada to pursue the matter with the Canadian government.
Alberta’s labor department expects 13 thousand harvest workers this season, led by Minister Alex Rose. The estimate rises by about 3 thousand from last year due to better crops and reduced local labor availability. Up to 4 thousand may be sourced within the province while over three times that number must come from outside.
Aaron Sapiro urged Saskatchewan farmers and businessmen to diversify crops, marking Saskatchewan’s push to broaden agriculture as a province. He praised local farmers for improving organization and outlined benefits of wider crop variety in Canada and talks with the United States.
The chief electoral officer states procedures will mirror last year’s general election. Provincial lists will be adapted with urban lists adding registering voters, rural lists adjusted by rural registrars, and revising officers to correct preliminary urban lists. Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba follow the same rule with likely no provincial lists available.
Margaret Bondfield, longtime Labour and trades unionist, wins Wallsend by election to Parliament, defeating Sam Howard and Charles Curry. Her return increases women MPs to six and strengthens Labour support, aiding policy efforts alongside prominent female Labour figures.
Manitoba eyes fusion between Progressive and Liberal forces as Conservatives lose ground in Selkirk Marquette Neepawa and Imaputa seats. Fusion banners declare likely loss for Conservatives with 4 of 7 seats outvoted. Robert Rogers to run again in South Winnipeg while Meighen plans seven day western campaign including Marquette Winnipeg stops.
Five aboard as government aviation team plane from Sudbury crashes into Lake Ramsay near the air base. Aviator Smith and an other crewman survive with injuries. Alex McLeod, Ford dealer from Sunoury, his daughter Myrtle, and Mrs Clemanis of Chicago were aboard. McLeod severely hurt, others bruised but not in danger. All taken to Joseph's hospital.
Voters in New Westminster narrowly turn down a proposal to allow beer dispensing establishments. The defeat follows a prior plebiscite where the proposal was rejected by about 90 votes, with centers like San Jose and Vancouver voting in support in the earlier ballot. The second plebiscite arose after provincial authorities received a petition bearing sufficient voter signatures.
Melbourne reports confusion over October plans at the Imperial Conference with Premier Rtanney Bruce stating officials will aim for preventatives in the hour. The piece notes Canada’s position and unsettled rental arrangements.
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