Larkin Plans Annual Dominion Visit and Ottawa Talks
Canada's representative, Larkin, begins his annual visit to London and Ottawa. He will confer with Prime Minister King and cabinet on Canada’s civil service economies and potential reforms in immigration and trade departments. He may face recommended changes after Canada House’s recent consolidation. He is also appointed to the League of Nations assembly in Geneva this September.
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Large Sum Needed To Complete B C Road
Premier Oliver announced after inspecting the government-owned railway that 1,780,000 dollars is needed to extend the line to Prince George. The railway is in fair condition but requires ballast work and heavy placements. The cabinet will study the proposal to complete the line in the next session.
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India Objects To Protocol Burden To India Stated
In a communication to the League of Nations the Indian Government says the Geneva Peace protocol harms India's interests. It argues the protocol would target India for immediate sanctions on recalcitrant eastern states, placing an untenable military and financial burden on the country and risking strain on Indian religious communities.
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Geneva
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Warren named controller of Canadian Chinese immigration
Otawa D. FP. Warren, new controller of Chinese immigration for Canada at Hong Kong, succeeds the late Joseph Featherstone as controller. Warren, a 15 year veteran of the immigration service, has served at Fort William Fort Frances and Calgary.
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Hong Kong
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Warren
Fort William
Fort Frances
Calgary
Eskimos Broadcast From SS Peary With Radio Program
Eskimos program heard in Chicago via forty metre wavelength from the SS Peary of the MacMillan expedition. Martial law declared in Pocsania Eastern Romania to curb anti semitic agitation. Delegation from the All Russia textile syndicate seeking four to five million pounds for Russian textile machinery after a Germany visit.
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Australia Benefits From Preference Policy in Imperial Era
Australia gains from imperial preference as Baldwin government pursues policy aiding producers. Latest official notes show assistance for sugar, wines, currants, and a potential preference with New Zealand while Canada seeks similar measures. Over £200,000 already advanced to support prime crops amid a hopeful outlook for producers.
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Troops Withdrawn From Nova Scotia Amid Riots
Relief troops withdrawn from Halifax and Cape Breton after the June riot that left one dead and several injured. Costs cited include daily averaging and transport charges, totalled under orders from the Department of National Defence to Major General Thacker.
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Empire Steel Corporation
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Cattle Awards At Vancouver Saskatchewan fair winners
Vancouver Saskatchewan cattle show honors Ayrshire Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorn classes. J D McGregor of Brandon won senior and grand championships with Aberdeen Angus. Blue Lady of Glencarnock won junior reserve female. Amar Morison and Sons of Fa Might had 21 entries placing second or third. Amos and Black of Moffat Ontario claimed family Shorthorn championship with Maxwelton Rosemary and multiple firsts seconds and thirds.
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Japanese Captain Floats B C Officers
Japanese captain declares the Kaikya Maru under seizure requests, refuses marshal boarding, and sails away from Vancouver harbor toward Royal Roads. The incident leaves the British Columbia marshal and aide stranded in an open boat in a stiff breeze offshore.
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First Wheat Shipment Reaches Winnipes Aus In 1925
A sample of first wheat from a farm near Rosenfeld Manitoba reached Winnipes Australia on November 11. The shipment, believed to be the first of the 1925 crop, weighed 63 pounds to the bushel. Frontier Closed Belgrade. The Greek frontier closed due to reports of a possible clash at Piraeus.
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Ontario Minister Predicts Wheat Pool Costs Covered in Canada
Regina Manning Docherty, former Ontario agriculture minister, said Western Canada's wheat pool could defray much of this year’s costs via a further 10 cent payment on the 1924 crop, likely in September. She hailed a Western wheat crop forecast of 350 to 400 million bushels, about 75 million more than Dow Jones estimates.
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Reached Agreement on Security Pact Between France and Britain
London reports a near final security pact as French and British foreign ministers settle replies to Germany on mutual guarantee and arbitration. Briand and Chamberlain use a London conference to exchange views on the pact with hopes for a near toekomst final result and further talks with the German envoy expected at Downing Street.
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Europe
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Germany
Canada Faces Large Debt Obligations In Coming Months
Canada must repay a major loan of £5 060 000 due in 12 months and several additional borrowings are scheduled. A $90 000 000 loan falls due next month in New York, with another $8 000 000 due November 15 both in Canada and New York. The Bretton war loan floated by Sir Thomas White, totaling $42 00,000, matures in December. Germany approves treaty with United States and passes tariff bill without changes.
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New York
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Germany
Saskatchewan looks into cattle pool feasibility plan
A Saskatchewan inquiry panel led by G F Edwards of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association reviews a proposed cattle pool as a cooperative price stabilization mechanism. An industry-wide investigation board, formed at the last convention, includes Langley Frans Wright and Waldron with a provincial agriculture official as secretary.
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George Langley
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Saskatchew Grain Growers’ Association
Edward Frans
South Saskatchewan Stockyards, Ltd
Moose Jaw
RO A. Wright
Saskatchewan Hvestock Board
W. Waldron
Getiing Provincial Markets Commideloner
Department of Agriculture
Passes New Tariff Act Restricts U S Exports to Germany
Berlin reports the Reichstag approved a new tariff act with high rates on foodstuffs and many industrial goods including automobiles. The duties aim to curb United States exports to Germany, with officials indicating these are maximum rates to anchor future talks. The agriculture ministry may adjust food duties to secure reciprocal treatment with nations having no existing German treaties.
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No Foundation For Report Government Net Bringing 19 000 Ukrainian Settlers Into Canada
A Vancouver dispatch records a government inquiry into a plan to bring 19 000 Ukrainian settlers to Canada. The inquiry cites officials from Ottawa and involves the immigration department and city police, with questions raised about the letter’s authenticity and the government’s intentions.
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Rust resistant wheat claim from Aberdeen duo
The report says Ik and McFadden of Aberdeen SD produced a wheat resistant to rust. Minister Hamilton cites Saskatchewan University work under Dr Thompson crossing hard red spring wheat with Emmer or Speltz, finding resistance to some rust strains but not others. Investigation continues and reciprocity concerns remain.
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Protest on Rates Presses BC Apple Growers
The Associated Growers of British Columbia submit to the board of railway commissioners that rates on shipments of apples from British Columbia to prairie points are unjust compared with those from London and Chatham Ontario. They argue freight disparities harm Vernon and Okanagan regions and note potatoes also face unfavorable freight charges.
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Canadian official Featherston dies in Hong Kong
Ottawa reports the death of Mae of Immigration Commissioner Joseph E. Featherston of Chinese immigration at Hong Kong. Born in Brampton Ontario he joined the civil service in 1905 and served as secretary to several ministers. He was 45.
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Brampton
Aviators Escape After Engine Fire In Flight
Squadron Leader J H Tudho and Dr Frederick J Hoffman of Newark New Jersey and Sergt Perry had a narrow escape from serious injury or death when a fire broke out at several thousand feet. The fire started when the engine’s connecting rod failed during a flight in the United States and Canada tour investigating aviation insurance. Sergt Perry activated the firefighting gear and Major Tudho toppled into the water but little damage was caused to the aircraft.
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Frederick J. Hoffman
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United States
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Sergt. Perry
Germany seeks return of its property amid postwar claims
The German government requests the release of seized assets tied to the Great War, arguing for restitution under Dawes-era reparations and annuities. Canadian officials note about $18.9 million tied to enemy properties may be released, with about $1.0 million paid to Canadians in relation to wartime claims, while broader policy limits further returns.
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Allen
Farmers Reassured By Final Canada Grain Act Draft
Leslie H. Boyd, chairman of the commission, praised the final draft of the Canada Grain Act at the Royal Alexandra Hotel. He said farmers should be pleased, while conceding no plan pleases all interests. He noted widespread confidence in new systems, elevators, and coast operations under federal jurisdiction.
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Royal Alexaedra Hotel
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Shanghai Riot Over Strike Pay Withholding
Chinese coolies on strike in Shanghai rioted when strike pay was withheld by traders. Police fought to quell crowds and looting of food shops occurred before evening a calm period returned. Separate note in Aug states E F Mcdonald of the MacMillan Polar expedition sent a message from Brab Green about near 11 degrees north.
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MacMillan Polar Expedition
Brab, Green
Canada and Britain Leaders Eye Fall Canada Visit
Toronto notes say 5040 tons of coal from Alberta to Ontario and 5060 tons bound for Western routes, rail rate details expire August 15. Minister of Mines Charles McRea reports half the shipment received and more coal stuck en route could push total to 1,020,000 tons. Premier Baldwin of Britain plans a Canada visit in fall per local sources with cables indicating a potential Dominion tour next year.
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