Saskatchewan Liberals Retain Power In Province Wide Vote
Regina June 6 The Liberal government led by Premier Charles A. Dunning won the provincial election. Early tallies show Liberals with gains, Conservatives and Progressives vying for influence, while Independents and minor parties trail. Complete results delayed by bad roads as votes from many constituencies are still being counted.
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Sask
Canadian Press
Charles A. Dunning
Latte
J. Salkeld
Moosemin
G.’Cockburn
Redberry
Oe Biggar
Gravelbourg
Marge
South
Appelle
Souris
Gree
Wolseley
Bode
Jaw City
Katns
Canora
Esievin
Hunley ,Fally
Stegina
Pélly
Sari Ramsland
C.H. Tran
J. A. Cross
M.A. MacPherson
D. A. McNiven
J. &. Bryant
Moose Jaw
Dunning
J. Flattkelval
Saskatoon
At. Iron. A. P
McNab
Harris
Turner
Progressive
Gilbert
Yule
Anderson
GA. Cruise
Liberals
Saskatchewan
Parliament Defeats Meighen Tariff Revision Bid In Tight Vote
The House rejected Arthur Meighen’s call for an immediate protective tariff revision by 87 to 147. Conservatives favored the Meighen plan while Liberals Progressives Independents and J S Woodsworth opposed. A bill to amend the Customs Act imposes harsher penalties for smuggling, with fines and imprisonment increasing by value thresholds and strict forfeiture provisions. Premier King cited merchant calls for stricter enforcement and noted government resolve to fight the smuggling “great evil.”
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Arthur Meighen
Meighen
J .S. Woodsworth
Canada
King
Amundsen Relief Expedition Moves Toward Pole
Amundsen relief mission sails from Spitzbergen in late May aboard a steamer with two airplanes three pilots and four mechanics heading toward the North Pole. Oslo reports Captain Nansen plans a two week layover before resuming ice edge patrols aboard Warm and Hobby to assist the expedition crews.
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New York
Oslo
Jundsen
Ehouly
Agricultural production in Victoria 1924 vs 1923
Victoria reports 1924 agricultural value at 60 million dollars down from 69 million in 1923 reflecting a 1.47 percent increase? The annual statistical report notes higher outputs in meats poultry products and honey while adverse weather limited fruit production.
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Victoria
Eport
Killed in Brawl Amid Drunken District Violence
Police scour the Seurel district after a fatal brawl in June. A man was killed over a drink dispute as officers search for the assailant. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene at the party with heavy drinking.
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Wimnipes
Atke
Hlahyna
Denil Ag
Rasergood
Seurel
Parliament adjourned after debates on Black Rod post
In Oltatra June 3 today in parliament the commons and senate stand adjourned. Yesterday the senate adjourned after debate on the post of Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. The protectionist Meighen resolution in the commons failed 37 to 147 amid long discussion. Estimates total 325471 for the Department of Internal Affairs and related offices.
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Oltatra
Commons
Senate
Arthur Meighen
Department of Internal Affairs
High Commissionery Office
London
Paris
Washington
Privy Counail
Auto Fatalities Rise in Vancouver This Year
Mrs. Bessie Stockwell, 55, widow, died in hospital from injuries after being struck by a car in Vancouver last Saturday. This year eight lives have been lost in auto accidents in the city.
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Vancouver
Bessie Stockwell
Drazen Reports Gas Find at Many Island Well
Ma Drazen told The News in the morning that a well on Many Island had reached 2760 feet with indications of heavy wet gas. He said the gas had not yet been analyzed and he could not confirm commercial quantities. Drilling continued as the casing was degeased and tubing lowered.
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Drazen
Washington Officials Ponder Canada North Quest
Washington officials are perplexed by dispatches from Otthway about Canada aiming to claim land in the north. Reports say no overtures have been made to the government and no expedition is planned for next month.
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Washington
Otthway
Canada
Doninton
HucMillan
United States
Gid
Storm Toll Wide in Minneapolis After Severe Weather
The Minneapolis storm killed two people and injured many as a violent wind and electrical storm swept the city. Hospitals reported several near death cases and at least a score of residents were hurt during the incident last night.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minneavous
Vie Duty
Nova Scotia House Dissolution Sets Election Dates
Nova Scotia Premier E. Me Armstrong announced the dissolution of the House of Assembly. Elections will be held on June 25 with nomination day on June 18.
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Nova. Scotia
N.S
Nova Scotia
Me Armstrong
Weather notes show showers and unsettled conditions
The report records widespread showers in the western regions and heavy rainfall in northern districts. It notes ongoing unsettled weather and mentions local religious figures and a presidential election in Saratoga, with a focus on the Methodist, Foreign relation groups, and community leaders.
Ottawa House Approves New Government Estimates
Ottawa reports the House of Commons passed new estimates detailing allocations for the Governor General's secretary at 99,810 dollars, the High Commissioner's London office 29,103, the Paris Agency 85,500, Canadian representation in the United States 60,000, External Affairs 111,940, and the Privy Council 10,275.
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Ottawa
House” of Commons
High Commissioner
London
Paris
United States
Department of External Affairs
Privy Council
Hon Perren Baker Returns From East Edmonton
Minister of education Hon Perren Baker has returned from a Toronto and Montreal trip tied to Alberta textbook contracts. He visited publishing firms to price and arrange new editions for Alberta schools including a new public school geography set to be produced in Toronto and ready for fall use. Baker met Ontario Premier Ferguson and Dr Fr W Merchant director general of education for Ontario to discuss cross province educational matters.
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Edmonton
Perren Baker
Toronto
Montreal
Alberta
Baker
Verguson
Ontario
Provdnces
Fr. W. Merchant
Education For
Ip Pétux
Europe
Denmark
First use of American as two names in 1506 work
The term American appears as two names in the Introductio Cosmographiae printed in 1506, derived from Amerigo Vespucci.
King George II Celebrates His Sixtieth Birthday in London
King George II marked his sixtieth birthday today in London as relatives friends and foreign rulers sent congratulations. The main public observance featured the traditional trooping of the colors and the brigade of guards parade in St James Park after the court came from Windsor.
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London
George
Windsor
Lon Don
Brigade of Guards
St. James Park
War pensions cost England about two million in 1820 21
Fragmentary 19th century text notes war pensions costing England roughly two million dollars in 1820 21 with garbled remarks on remarriage of a person identified as W and on growing children.
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England
Chilgren
Young Autoist Killed Doing Stunt in New Westminster
Robert Swayne, 22, resident of New Westminster British Columbia, died when his automobile wrecked during a stunt attempt. He was thrown clear and landed on his head, suffering a broken neck and spinal injuries. Officials note he had reportedly performed similar stunts in numerous Canadian and U S locations prior to this fatal accident.
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New Westminster
B. C
Robert ‘Swayne
Kunmed
Swayne
Canada
United States
Skeleton found in tree near Lamont farm identified
In June, evidence from the Lamont district confirms the skeleton found high in a tree on M. Koyth’s farm north of Lamont is that of Frank Paleat. Police investigations linked the remains to the 1922 disappearance after early statements by Provincer Prather had offered no clear details.
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Edmonton
Lamont
Pmase
Provincia Dorey
M. Koyth
Frank Paleat
Prather
Opal
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