Welland Ship Canal Opened With World Class Locks
The Montreal Star notes the Welland canal’s official opening after decades of work begun in 1911. It highlights Lock No 8 the largest in the world and the canal’s impact on canal speed, capacity, and continental trade, plus debates on Empire trade and compensation terms.
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Welland
Montreal Star
Welland Ship Canal
Erie
Ontario
Port Colborne
Great Lakes
Thorvald Escarpment
Gatun
Panama Canal
British Press Views on Imperial Conference Actions
A summary of British periodical reactions to the Imperial Conference in late July. The Spectator urges Ministers to balance Dominion wishes with Britain's interests and reject new tariffs on foreign foodstuffs, while promoting tariff favors and stable exchanges. The New Statesman and Nation opposes broad concessions risking higher living costs and friction with major trading partners. The Observer's J L Garvin supports discrimination by Britain in favor of Bennett and Bruce’s line.
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Dana
Spectator
Baldwin
Great Britain
the Spectator
Commonwealth
The
New Statesman and Nation
United States
Denmark
Scandinavia
Observer
J. L. Garvin
Chamberlain Old Guard
Bennett
Bruce
Canadi an Tariffs and Copper Trade Debated in Empire Policy
A Toronto Star discussion argues for abolishing the pyranid customs tolls and restoring ad valorem taxes to reduce import confusion. It notes the US 4 cent copper tariff as a barrier, predicting shifts in copper flows and stressing Canada as well positioned with Noranda and International Nickel amid changing market dynamics.
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Canasta
Toronto Star
Bennett
Canadians and Britishers face tough Russian wheat question
The Moose Jaw Times Morning Herald notes Canada and Australia eye Russian wheat while Britain relies on timber imports from the Soviets. It warns tariffs and Empire preferences complicate prices, with US surpluses and UK oil ties to Russia shaping outcomes. If Canadians and Britons reach accord, other Dominions may follow.
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Australia
Canada
United Kingdom
Moose Jaw Vimes-Morning Herald
Empire
England
United States
Monetary Times
Britain
Russia
Dominions
Canada Safe Upon Red Metal Duty At Border
Canadian finance ministry notes a four cent copper duty at the U S border complicating a world-scale agreement to curb red metal output. Copper leaders doubt the pact’s relevance as U S producers protect their market with high tariffs. In Canada the debate mirrors global tensions over supply and trade policy.
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United States
Canada
Sloan outlines six point program for economic recovery
Alfred P. Sloan Jr president of General Motors presented a six point plan to strengthen the economy during the National Editorial Association meeting in San Francisco. The message delivered by W L Morland cited distribution weaknesses as key and urged confidence, job security, credit use, cost reduction, wider employment, and freer international trade.
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Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors Corporation
National Editorial Association
San Francisco
Sloan
W. L. Morland
Morland Rtotors
British speed records tumble as trains and boats push limits
British railways set European speed marks with the Manchester and Liverpool expresses covering 152 miles in 142 minutes on Crewe to Willesden. The Flying Scotsman hit 83 mph on a 392 mile non stop run. Kaye Don then recaptured the speed crown in Miss England III at 119.81 mph over a measured mile, with engines delivering 2,000 horsepower each and costing about £40,000.
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Great Britain
Manchester
Liverpool
Crewe
Willesden
Kaye Don
United States
Gar Wood
Canada Sees Growth as Gold Producer
A Mines Branch Ottawa report titled Gold in Canada shows striking evidence of Canada becoming a larger gold producer, noting Canada’s long history of gold production and indicating ongoing growth within the sector.
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Canada
Department of Mines
Ottawa
Canada Gold Mining Output Surges Past Fifty Years
The report shows output surpassing earlier levels with five trillion? no. The text notes output values over the past fifteen years exceeding the prior sixty, with annual runs sometimes above 10 million and up to 25 million. Production records rise yearly since 1923 and Canada remains the second largest gold producer, with a discussion of the gold standard and a survey of operating properties. Copies available from the Director, Mines Branch, Ottawa.
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Canada
Geological Survey
Department of Mines
Ottawa
Food imports debated in Britain and Canada clash
The Rural Reconstruction Association warns Ottawa not to push food imports to Britain, arguing this harms English agriculture and unemployment. British experts say Britain can be self-sufficient in wheat, urging Ottawa to consider the risk to Canada’s own farmers if markets are sheltered or closed to imports.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Great Britain
Rural Reconstruction Association
England
Montague Fordham
Ottawa
New Statesman and Nation
Canada
Fordham
Rowland Biffen
Charles Fielding
S. L. Bensusan
Prices Advance On New York Market
New York market opens with renewed demand as stocks rise across rails utilities and industrials. Wheat gains on favorable crop reports and hopes for better US Soviet trade relations.
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New York
Washington
Russia
United States
Forest Fires Near Nelson Brought Under Control
Fire crews and volunteers, aided by favorable weather, have contained multiple fires burning near Nelson. Authorities report effective containment since noon, with steady progress and no damage to nearby towns.
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Nelson
Ole Nerland Hurt in wheat binder accident
Seven Persons district farmer Ole Nerland suffered a severe brain concussion and general shock when his team bolted while cutting wheat. He was admitted to Medicine Hat General Hospital in serious condition with a witness saying lightning and thunder spooked the horses.
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Ole Nerland
Seven Persons
General Hospital
F. W. Gershaw
Nerland
Medicine Hat General Hospital
Premier Brownlee withholds definite word on special session
Edmonton August 11 Premier Brownlee said he had not received the Calgary U B A executive resolution urging a special fall session of the Legislature to handle farmers debts. He could not state definitely if a special session would be required, referencing remarks during the Turner Valley gas issue.
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Edmonton
Brownlee
U. BF. A
Calgary
Turner Valley
Ambitious Chicago gangster slain in North Side ambush
In Chicago on August 11 a neighborhood shooting left Joe "Bir Rabbit" Connell, 34, dead as police linked the event to gangland feuds. Authorities note Connell sought expansion of his beer business amid Capone era turmoil.
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Chicago
Boomer
Feline Joe
Bir Rabbit” Connell
AL Capone
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City P.O
Noranda
International Nickel
Neranda
A. J. Linfoot
Canada Stainship Lines
Head of the Lakes
Piva
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