Question on government action against bootlegger Cecil R
In Ottawa the question of further action by the government against Cecil R. Smith admitted bootlegger was raised in the House. J S Woodsworth urged action to recover illicit profits and punish criminals citing the Supreme Court ruling on income tax. Ernest Lapointe said appeal to the Privy Council under consideration and noted difficulties taxing fines and provincial-law revenue.
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Ottawa
Cecil R. Smith
J. .S. Woodsworth
Tabor
Winnipeg
Woodsworth
Supreme Court
Ernest Lapointe
Privy Council
Alberta
Canada
Arthur Meighen
Charles
Stewart
Chateau Laurier
Sir Henry Thornton
Canadian National Railways
House of Commons
John, Hibbs
Pring Edward
Sir Henry
Iif
Ernest Lapointé
Minster ! ‘of ‘ Ojuatice
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Marc
Canada Aims to Claim All Islands North of U S
The commission reports Canada claims all lands north of the continent between Alaska and Greenland up to the North Pole, and is willing to concede territory to other nations directly north of them. Wrangell Island is not claimed, as Canada works to delineate its northern boundaries. A budget note indicates subsidy costs for Alberta coal transport will be addressed in a supplementary call.
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Ottawa
Canada
Nfen
Charles Stewart
Intérior
House ‘of Commons
Alaska
Greenland
Wrangell Island
Russia
Tragedy at Toronto fall farm inmates escape and matron death
Diagram highlights escape by Joanie McVinn and two companions from a Toronto reform facility. The map shows the isolation wing, its four cells, and the food flap used to pass items to inmates. The matron was found dead in the wing with the corridor escape linked to the main building.
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Cabeve
Toronto
Joanie McVinn
Igolation
Alberta Crop Report Reflects Generally Satisfactory Growth
Alberta reports indicate crop growth generally satisfactory across most districts. May rains improved soil moisture while east and river counties lagged. wheat stands tall with healthy growth though some poor germination. Grasshopper outbreaks noted in North, with minor cutworms and pest surveillance under way.
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Department
Canadian Pacific Crop Report cites improved weather for Western Canada
The weekly crop report from the Canadian Pacific Railway agricultural department notes general rain across the prairie provinces and favorable moisture. Wheat shows strong growth with root development aided by warmer weather and timely rains. Central areas face cutworm damage to summerfallow. some fields may shift to flax. Continued favorable conditions in Edmonton and surrounding districts noted.
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Winnipeg
Western Canada
Moore
Rushell
Saskatchewan
Riot and gunfire as Shanghai students clash with crowd
June 2 Shanghai sees machine guns fire on Chinese student demonstrators protesting worker treatment at the Spinning Mills. British Italian and U S marine forces land. police guard central districts while a meeting fails to gain a quorum. A U S volunteer unit fires on rioters wounding a dentist and killing his horse.
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Shanghai
Thibet- Nanking
Aune
United States Volunteer’ Corps
Thomas’ G McMartin
Grain Inspection Report Stated Tomorrow’s Totals
Grain inspection data shows yesterday totals with 269 cars of wheat and 98 cars of coarse grains. Last year reported 1536 cars of wheat and 1605 of coarse grains.
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Winnipes
Hoadley Predicts Alberta Resources Soon After Legislation
Edmonton reports acting premier George Hoadley believes natural resources legislation will pass, despite Ottawa dispatches noting many details must be settled. He says the bill may not be completed this year but will proceed. Also noted: Sing Sing prison inmates who can afford it may have radio receivers in cells.
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Edmonton
Ottawa
George Hoadley
Sing . Sing Prison
Wheat market steadies after late rally in Winnipeg
Wheat futures in Winnipeg clawed back from early weakness as foreign buyers halted declines. July futures rose to 1.693-4 before closing near day’s high at 14.78, down 13-8 from Monday. October dipped to 1.467-82. Coarse grains firmed late. export trade light. cash wheat offerings subdued as buyers pressed for higher prices.
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Winnipeg
Onts
Council Keeps Milk Bylaw, New License Measure Passes
City council debated a proposed license fee of 1 per cow for owners who do not sell milk. Some aldermen urged tying the fee to selling milk or abolishing it, while others pressed for stronger TB testing rules to ensure milk safety. The main aim remained preventing impure milk and protecting public health.
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Council
Morrison
Cove
Tnvolves
Hole
Fai Jea
Morri Ison
Bell
Bannan
Boyd
Simpson
Storm Heads East as Rainfall Spreads Across Lines
Rain persisted across the Prairies with heavier totals reported to the east and north. From Medicine Hat to Calgary and the Lomond subdivision light showers gave way to rain this morning while the Empress Bassano and Crow’s Nest lines logged overnight precipitation.
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Canadian Pacific Ralley
Ealy
Empress
Bassano
Medicine Wat
Swift Current
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Lomond
Crow's Nest
Amily Teht Shoavers
Meighen Urges Tariff Reforms and Resource Conservation
The Commons hear Mr Meighen press a reso lution for immediate tariffs advancing protection for natural resources and both domestic and Empire trade. It calls for a Tariff Commission and shipping policies favoring Canadian ports and reduced transport costs, while noting the Duke of Devonshire’s fifty seventh birthday celebration.
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Metchen
Commons
Tis Aftermoon
Maritime Provinces
Dominion
Duke of Devonshire
Government Sends Two Sea Planes After Amundsen
Oslo reports the Norwegian Government will dispatch two seaplanes to the Arctic to support the search for Roald Amundsen and his party. The 200-ton Tigertre, equipped with wireless, will transport the planes from Wilhelmshaven to Spitzbergen and attempt a Baltic route toward the Arctic.
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Amundsen
Oslo
Norway
Arctic
North Pole
Spitzbergen
Worte
Christiana Fjord
Sonih
Stodaye
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U.S
Fara
Ontario
Watron
Tondon
National Council of Public Morals
Knights of Pythias
Craibrook
Tho
Nso
Canadian Pacific Railway Crop Report
Drnve
B. Ce
Hoadley
Alta
Newa
Ald
Morrrsson
Wight
MR. Meighen
Lethbridge
Chitty
Aumier
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