Calgary bank interests draw Royal Commission questions
Calgary aug 19 bankers farm loans interest charges and service policies were scrutinized by the Royal Commission on Banking and Currency in calgary including questions on loan administration three month compounding and security standards. briefs were presented by city officials bank managers and trade groups with witnesses called to discuss eastern western channel differences and national banking scope. the commission heard that interest rates were high and that provincial municipal policies might need review.
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Calgary
Royal Commission On Banking and Currency
W. L
Bk of Commerce
Commission
Open Mind
W. F. Charlton
Harold J. Crowle
Brockryleg
Canada
Dress Makers in Metropolitan Area End Strike
The 60 000 dress makers across New York New Jersey Connecticut and Pennsylvania resume work Monday after an overnight meeting led by NRA mediator Grover A Whalen. Wage schedules were agreed upon ending the walkout sparked by sweat shop conditions.
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New York
Grover A. Whalen
N.R.A
Whalen
New York City
New Jersey
Connor
Pennsylvania
Alberta Forest Fires Rage North of Foothills
Canadian press reports devastating forest fires sweeping Brazeau Forest Reserve and areas west of Coalspur near the foothills. Winds drive flames hundreds of feet high threatening Coalspur Robb and nearby timber blocks. no lives yet confirmed endangered though several towns lie in the fire’s path.
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Tikdmonton
Alta
Canadign Press
Brazeau Forest Reserve
Lascar
Alberta Coal Branch
Edmonton
Coalspur
Alberta
Rocky Mountains
Robb
McLeod River
Mercoal
Steel Industry Signs Code of Fair Competition
Washington reports N R A chief Hugh A Johnson announced an agreement on a code of fair competition for the steel industry. Weather summaries from Canadian stations note generally fair conditions with varying temperatures across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and B C.
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Steel Industry
Washington
Hugh A. Johnson
N.R.A
Early Today
Winnipeg
Moose Jaw
Swift Current
Lethbridge
Vancouver
Regina
Sackatoon
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Victoria
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Auto Bus Fatality Near South Bend From World’s Fair Outing
Six persons killed and ten injured when a truck converted into a motor bus returning from a Chicago World’s Fair outing was sideswiped near South Bend Indiana. The makeshift bus tore off one side and careered down the road before veering into a ditch.
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South Bend
Ind
Redcliffe School Opening and Local Sports Roundup
Notes from Redcliffe School announce the opening on Tuesday September Sth. Local residents visit family, with Mrs Mericle from Calgary visiting town and Miss Henderson returning from Edmonton. A dance succeeds at the LOCF hall and the Southend Midgets defeat the Hustlers in a junior baseball game with Mike Garrecht pitching a perfect game. Drumheller Nationals scheduled for tomorrow at 2:00 and 6:30 for a doubleheader.
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A. Mericle
Calgary
A. Paterson
Geo. Bamforth
Summerset
Sark
Elinor Henderson
Wgdmonton
C. Wray
British Columbia
R. G. Wilson
C.F
Southend
Hustlers
Mideget
Mike Garrecht
Brucker
M. Skidmore
F. Rindahl
Frey
Wyatt
J. Paterson
I Rindahl
Rose
Dutton
S. Skidmore
E. Schmidt
C. Buchholz
J. Garrecht
S. Paerson
R. Fulton
E. Congram
M. Garrecht
R. Bell
R. Buchholz
J. McFadden
W. Wyatt
Grain crop prospects show global decline except Russia
Buenos Aires reports the Argentine Statistic Office shows 1933 grain harvest prospects lower worldwide, except for Russia, in the latest published figures.
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Buenos Aires
Argentine Statistic Office
Russia
Aftermath of Trinidad Blow Strikes Northern Regions
Port of Spain Trinidad Aug 18. Storm remnants lash northern Trinidad flooding rivers San Juan St Joseph Gaura causing devastation. Coast waves damage Marine Club and seaside structures. Southern Trinidad spared. June hurricane toll 13 deaths and 3 million dollars. Oil fields report crop failures and food shortages.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
Jamaica
San Juan
St. Joseph
Gaura
Marine Club
Political Prisoners Paid A Price With Machado
Eight soldiers were jailed after ABC Secret Society and Bay officers found four bodies at Castillo de Azares fortress where political prisoners were held under Gerardo Machado. Lieut Col Erasmo Delgado announced the arrests and pursued the search, as Cuba pledges justice and order under the new administration. President Carlos Manuel de Cespedes urged US cooperation amid the harbor strike ongoing.
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Havana
ABC Secret Society
2Aiy
Castillo de Azares
Gerardo Machado
Erasmo Delgado
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
Cuba
United States
Congress
Gerardo Machedy
Joaquin Martinez Saenz
The
Treasury
Canada approves U S gold concentrates shipment to refine
Ottawa reports Dominion government will permit shipment of gold ore concentrates and unretorted amalgam from the United States to Canadian smelters for refining at the Royal Canadian Mint. Refined metal will be sold to world markets with costs deducted and a one per cent handling charge. The U S shippers receive net proceeds in New York, with the Finance Minister controlling sale timing and market.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Canada
United States
E. N. Rhodes
Finnana
Royal Canadian Mint
Department of Finance
Department
U. S
New York
Minister of Finance
Finance Department
U.S
FE. N. Rhodes
London
Republic
Royal Mint
Washington
French Forces Press Berber Rebellion Near Dbejebl Badou
In Rabat on August 18 French 25,000 troops and Foreign Legionnaires stormed the last Berber stronghold around Dbejebl Badou to end the uprising before winter. Heavy fighting reported as Cherif Moulay Absselmen and followers surrendered, with Koucher peak slipping from rebel control.
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Rabat
Morocco
Dbejebl
Cardinal urges relief as millions die of Soviet famine
Archbishop Innitzer of Vienna appeals for global aid to ease famine in Soviet Russia. He warns starvation has caused immense suffering and linked horrors including infanticide and cannibalism, urging an international relief campaign.
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Vienna
Cardinal Innitzer
Soviet
Russia
Gandhi Fast Grips India as Gov Itself Delays Demand
Mohandas K. Gandhi remains on a hunger strike in Yeroda jail as officials monitor his health. The Indian government contemplates releasing him if he ends civil disobedience, while Gandhi insists on autonomy for Gandhians directing the untouchable movement.
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Poona
India
Mohandras K. Gandhi
Yeroda
Gandhi
Three Canadians Named to League of Nations Meeting
Ottawa Aug 19 Canada will be represented at the Assembly of the League of Nations meeting by Hon R J Marion minister of railways Hon Phillipe Roy Canadian minister in Paris and Dr W A Riddell Canadian advisory officer to the League The selection was announced by Sir George Perley acting Prime Minister
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Ottawa
Canada
Assembly of the League of Nations
R. J. Manion
Phillipe Roy
Paris
W. A. Riddell
League
George Perley
Birth Control Not Solution To Japan Over Population
A Tokyo University professor argues birth rate reductions and birth control cannot solve Japan's looming population issue. He notes Japan's working population will grow significantly in 20 years, requiring 200000 new jobs annually to prevent social unrest and economic strain.
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Bankf
Japan
Institute of Pacific Relations
Teijiro Uyeda
Tokyo University of Commerce
Uyeda
Mhai
Mackenzie by election speeches cited in Liberal campaign
In Preeceville Saskatchewan voters hear Rt. Hon. W L Mackenzie King outline Western Canada concerns and urge voters to back Judge L S Stubbs. Liberal leader stresses by elections, grievances, and possible reciprocal pacts with the United States amid Conservative tariff criticism.
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Preeceville
Sask
Mackenzie
L. St. G. Stubbs
Canadian Co-operative Federation
W. L. Mackenzie King
Stubbs
J. G. Gardiner
Saskatchewan
J. A. McMillan
Mackenzi
Marquette
McMillan
Gardiner
King
Western
Canada
Judge Stubbs
Bennett
United States
Liberal Party
Local Wheat Prices From Ogilvies Grain Dept
Ogilvies Grain Dept lists October futures at 71 for three to eight, December at 73 1 8 3 8, May at 78 1 2, No 1 November 69 5 8, track 69 7 8 and street 51. Prices reflect grain market levels for agricultural buyers and merchants.
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Ogilvies Grain Dept
Nations to Meet Monday to Talk Wheat Acreage
London reports a wheat conference of 81 nations begins Monday led by Canada's Prime Minister R B Bennett. The group aims to curtail production to reduce the world carryover, with producer nations relying on importer nations to lift tariff barriers or similar restrictions. The United Kingdom has pledged cooperation, and Australia previously pushed a crop curtailment plan that stalled the last talks.
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London
R. B. Bennett
Canada
United States
Argentina
Australia
United Kingdom
Jubilee Parade Plans Progress With Group Floats
Jubilation grows as committees mobilize for a three ring parade with grouped float ideas. Grocers, dentists, bankers, hardware stores and plumbers may sponsor large common floats while Old Timers lead the procession. Mayor Bullivant and officials plan Cairn site near the old square with tree planting to honor past days.
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Anther
Mayor Bullivant
Parker
Robt. McCutcheon
Commit
Ane
Cypry
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