United Farmers of Alberta Press Grain Board Overhaul Demands
At the UFA convention in Edmonton delegates call for removal of the grain commission board and seek a new five member body with expanded powers. E J Garland argues the current board serves the grain trade, not farmers, while a motion pleads for an efficient board to uphold duties. The meeting also notes tax and revenue policy debates and invites government officials to later sessions.
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Edmon
U.F.A
J. J. Brownlee
J. T. Lymburn
Edmonton
Board of Grain c Commissioners
United Farmers of Alberta
Mmr
Grain Commission
E. J. Garland
M.P
Bow River
Crain
Garland
James Robinson
Mr. Robinson
U.S.A
Canada
Prairie Provinces
J. HK. Sutherland
Acadia
J. Garland
Bomb Blast Kills Four in Detroit Amid Fascist Anti-Fascist Clash
A bomb at a Gratiot and Harper avenue shop and apartment in Detroit killed four people and seriously injured two, as fascist and anti fascist factions clash. The explosion echoes the Columbus Day shooting. residents named Fred Garriss and his family as residents of the building.
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Detroit
Mich
Gratiot
Harper Avenues
Fred Garriss
Kalamazoo
Saskatchewan Royal Commission Hearings on Grain Board
Regina reports on the Saskatchewan Royal Commission hearings where farmers denounce the Board of Grain Commissioners and demand drastic reform based on Turgeon Commission ideas. John Millar MP proposes an International Grain Board with penalties for converters of grain quality and a unified standard across shipping and handling stages.
Northcott Conducts His Own Case in California Trial
Riverside California January 18 Gordon Stewart Northcott acts as his own attorney in the trial for slaying three boys. He seeks six witnesses for the defense while cross examining Sanford Clark the 15 year old nephew. Northcott objects to Clark testimony claiming he admitted being an accomplice as proceedings continue with careful motions and legal references.
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Riverside
Calif
Gordon Stewart Northcott
Hare
Sanford Clark
Northcott
Zenath
Clark
Winson
Commissioner Haines Dies During Salvation Army Council
Sunbury on Thames England January 18 Commissioner Haines vice president of the High Council of the Salvation Army collapsed and died after an emotional speech as the council pressed the election of a successor to Bramwell Booth.
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Sunbury-on-Thames
Eng
Haines
High Council of the Salvation Army
Bramwell Booth
Alexanders Sentenced in Conspiracy Fraud Case
Winnipeg observers report W. T. Alexander and F. H. Alexander were sentenced to three and two years respectively after a jury found them guilty on 131 counts tied to the Great West Permanent Loan Company Imperial Canadian Trust Company and the Canadian National Fire Insurance Company. Justice Kilgour presided.
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Winnipeg
W. T. Alexander
F. H. Alexander
Great West Permanent Loan Company
Imperial Canadian Trust Company
Canadian National Fire Insurance Company
Quilty
Justice Kilgour
Seyclepe
W. T.alexander
Daria
Afghans Wight Attack British Legation in Kabul
London reports danger to Sir Francis Humphrys and staff at Kabul amid Afghan uprising. Public belief blames the British minister for advising King Amanullah on reforms. Recall of Humphrys debated as possible, with fear of foreign legations under attack and past Cavagnari massacre recalled.
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London
Sir Francis Humphrys
Kabul
Afghanistan
Sir Francis
Amanullah
Bacha Sakoa
Humphrys
Russia
Britain
England
Manchester Guardian
Alberta Federation of Labor Concludes Annual Session
The Alberta Federation of Labor wrapped up its annual convention in Lethbridge with resolutions on immigration, unemployment insurance, and the Workmen's Compensation Act. Edmonton was chosen to host the 1930 meeting despite Calgary’s invitation. Delegates praised the press coverage and pledged continued efforts through the Trades and Labor Congress to push unemployment insurance and act amendments.
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Lethbridge
Alberta Federation of Laabor
Edmonton
FF. B. Osborne
Calgary
Trades and Labor Congress of
Sanade
Federation
Trades and Labor Congress
Additional Oil and Gas Filings Near Taber Reported
Lethbridge dated January 18 reports further filings at the local land office in Taber district by an agency tied to a group based in Winnipeg. The move follows a geological survey of the Chin Coulee structure, viewed by geologists as a leading oil prospect in the south, with earlier Winnipeg filings noted.
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Lethbridge
Taber
Fenplend
Winnipeg
Chin Coulee
City in Cumana Ravaged by Massive Earthquake
Caracas reports Cumana leveled by a powerful quake with every building destroyed. Steamers rush to the ruined city with food medical supplies tents nurses and doctors as authorities tally many dead and injured. El Universal cites 25 dead and extensive devastation with officials appealing for aid and physicians.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Cumana
Eortudauake
Gomex
el Universal
Curmana
Gomez Lonight
Wheat Prices Rise on Local Market Gains
Bullish sentiment prevailed in the Winnipes market with wheat advancing to net gains of up to 18 cents. Chicago strength supported local prices while Liverpool showed a small slump. flax gained about 5 1 4 cents as buyers moved in. Pye rose nearly two cents. barley and oats also climbed.
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Winnipes
Chicago
Liverpool
United States
Pye
Medicine Hat Baking Co Formed to Acquire Local Bakeries
Lake of the Woods Milling Co. announces the formation of Medicine Hat Baking Co. Ltd. to take over J. B. Richardson & Son Bakery and Central Park Bakery in Medicine Hat. Directors include Sydney C. Wise and George Preston. Plans call for a large addition to expand production with modern equipment.
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George Preston
Lake of the Woods Milling Co
Medicine Hat Baking Co
Ake
J. B. Richardson & Son
Central Park
Medicine Hat
Sydney C. Wise
Moose Jaw
George Preson
Lake of the Woods Milling Co. Ltd
G. Cecil Morrison
Inter-City Baking Co. Ltd
Montreal
W. C. Nitlocharrister
W. Rostrant
Winnipeg
Wise
Medicine Tat
J. B. Richardson
Monkeys With Canada Wheat En Route
Regina Saskatchewan January 18. Critics in the Royal Commission on grain protection accuse current in bond handling of Canada wheat for transit via the United States of being inadequate. Proposals include tracking a cargo from Vancouver to the United Kingdom and into mills. farmers say grading and inspection abuses persist despite government certificates. They blame the Board of Grain DaresneslOters and call for reform while noting officials once aided the high Canadian grain standard.
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Regina
Board of Grain Commissioners
Saskatchewan
Royal Commission
Royal Grain Commission
John Millar
M.P
Indian Head
International Board
Stoneman
Millar
Vancouver
Liverpool
Montreal
GS Ask
United States
Royal Green Commission
United Kingdom
Corn Exchange
Great Britain
Europe
Board of Grain
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Liberal Women’s Meeting
Assinigoia Hotel
Capt. Shaw
DR. Gershaw
Hector Lang
A.F.A
Hey
Baltic Kingdom
Folke Bernadotte
Esthenia
Latvia
Lithuania
Riga
Sask
Grain Board
Turgeon Commission
Senate
High Council
Alexanders
Alta
Federation of Labor
America
Lake of Woods Mill. Coy
Central Park Bakery
Empress Theatre
Taylor VI. Amend
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