Government bill reimburses Home Bank depositors in Commons vote
Ottawa June 9 In a 100 to 20 House vote the government won relief funding of 4.45 million for Home Bank depositors and cleared first reading of the bill. Liberals McCrae and Lanetot joined few others in opposition with Conservatives and Progressives backing the measure amid debate over senate threats and compensation scope.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
F. N. McCrae
Sherbrooke
Roc Lanetot
la Prairie-Napierville
House
J. W. Kennedy
Glengarry
Roch Lanectot
Banque du People
Banque Ville Marie
Banque de St
Allied Control Commission Report on German Disarmament
Paris June 9 The Allied Military Control Commission report on disarmament is public though annexes with treaty violation details were not released. It notes German officials acted as judges of evidence, lost and concealed documents, and warned of mines protecting depots. It states Germany has not disarmed as required by Versailles.
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Paris
Allied Military Control Commission
Germany
Atonis
Ottawa appeal for vigorous immigration policy and colonization plan
Hon. E. J. McMurray, former Solicitor General, moves in the House for a strong immigration policy with a well defined plan of colonization to settle unoccupied lands in Ottawa Ontario on June 9.
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Immigration Potacy
Ottawa
Ont
E.J. McMurray
Great Gathering of Canadian Protestant Denominations
In Toronto on June 9 Presbyterians Methodists and Congregationalists met for the last separate gatherings before their organic union. The Presbyterian General Assembly prepared to dissolve as united church commissioners sign the fold of the United Church of Canada while congregational and Methodist bodies finalize plans for tomorrow’s ceremonies.
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Toronto
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
The
United Church of Canada
St. Andrew’s
Conference of Methodists
Congregational Union of Canada
Automobile crashes through plate glass window in Lethbridge
June 8 an automobile being cranked by H. C. Bloor, agent for Prudential, shot forward in high gear, leaped the eight to ten inch sill, smashed the plate glass at the Sherlock building, and lodged against the counter with Bloor escaping with a wrist cut and no other injuries. No one was in the car.
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Lethbridge
Sherlock
W. M. Harris Agency
H. C. Bloor
Mr. Bloor
Thunderbolt Kills Two Inmates In Sherbrooke Home
In Sherbrooke Quebec at a roadside in Racine the Fontaines home was struck by lightning at midnight. Gertrude Fontaine 14 was killed instantly. Corinne Fontaine 29 burned severely and may not survive. Jeanne Fontaine escaped uninjured. Corinne was due to be married that day.
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Sherbrooke, Que
Gertrude Fontaine
Corinne Fontaine
Jeanne
Racine
Sherbrooke-Montreal
Corinne
France Replies on Security Pact Sent for Approval
Paris reports France has replied to Germany on the security pact proposal and will forward the agreement to Germany within days. The note was sent to Brussels and Rome for approval with Belgium’s approval expected and Italy’s assent anticipated.
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Paris
Germany
Great Britain
France
Geneva
Brussels
Rome
Belgium
Italy
Deaths Through Heat in Montreal Claims Two More Victims
Montreal reports two heat deaths on a calm day. Mrs. C Stanissky, 60, died at home and Joseph Gagne, 36, collapsed in conversation with his wife and died before help arrived.
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Montreal
C. Stanissky
Joseph Gagne
Conditions favoring strong Western Canadian crops says executives
Winnipeg June authorities report optimistic outlook after a full inspection of main and branch lines of the Canadian Pacific Railway grain districts. Grant Hall vice president notes conditions across the West look unusually good, but he stops short of predicting a record crop, basing remarks on early June observations.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific Railway
Western
Canada
Grant Hall
Wall
Bending Trial Begins in Supreme Court
The trial of J. F. Bending opened before Chief Justice Simmons on charges of arson and attempting to defraud Patriotic Insurance Co Ltd of 2000 by false pretences. He elected trial by judge alone. Crown counsel C. S. Blanchard and defense R. B. Davidson appeared. Evidence described a fire on April 2 1925 and related insurance actions and rent arrangements. The report notes further testimony continued.
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J. F. Bending
Supreme Court
Simmons
the Patriotic Insurance Co. Ltd
C. S. Blanchard
R. B. Davidson
J. A. Bell
the Patriotic Assurance Co. Ltd
Bending
Second St
Redcliff
T. . West
West
Davidson
Obsequies for W G Johnston MLA Held in Calgary
Out of town notables gather to honor William G Johnston M L A at St Barnabas church. Attendees include Hon Alex Ross Minister of Public Works Hon Perren Baker Minister of Education Ald F J White M L A Calgary Samuel Brown M L A High River John Buckley M L A Gleichen Gordon A Fors ter Hand Hills pallbearers from B of L F and B for Labor F Jim White M L A Peter Simpson Masonic Harry Hardy Herbert Baker Edmonton. Johnston a known provincial figure served as Labor member since 1921 amid expressions of regret.
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Out of Town
M.L.A
Alex. Ross
Perren Baker
Ald
F. J. White
M.il.a
Calgary
Samuel Brown
M.la
High River
John Buckley
Gleichen
Gordon A.forster
St. Barnabas Church
B. of L. F
B—Messis
Fred Allott
Harry Bristow
Jim White
Peter Simpson
Masonic
Johnston
Hag
Alberta
British Residents Of Canton In Danger Amid Civil Unrest
Hong Kong correspondent notes missionaries and British residents have taken refuge on an island as guards from British gunboats and nearby U S and French craft patrol the area. The Yumanes appear stronger than the Cantonese faction and seem likely to win. Fighting intensifies with casualties as refugees crowd river steamers and Chinese gunboats shell the river front. The foreign concession remains undamaged.
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London
Hong Kong
The
Daily Express
Canton
United States
Chukiang
Wheat Nervous Early, Upward Close in Winnipeg Market
Winnipeg wheat markets showed nervous trading with midday weakness but closed higher for July at 18L and steady for October at 149 18. Exporters took limited quantities as buyers absorbed offerings. expectations include a small crop and foreign participation amid a US crop report due afternoon. Coarse grain prices advanced, with stronger overall trade activity and improving cash wheat lower grades.
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Winnipeg
Chicago
United States
Electrical Wizards Parade Through Banff on Green Special
The Green Special, carrying 155 presidents and vice presidents of major electrical firms, passes Banff en route to the National Electrical convention in San Francisco. Notables include H M Brundage of Consolidated Gas and Co, M Dellaplaine of Indiana Gas and Electric Co, J P F O Connor of Toledo Edison, and others. After Banff and Lake Louise, the train heads to Vancouver to board the Princess Irene to Seattle.
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Electrical Wizards of America
San Francisco
Bant
Lake, Louise
Vancouver
C.P.R. Transcontinental
America
H .M Brundage
Consolidated Gas Co
New York
M. Dellaplaine
Indiana Gas. and Electric Co
Hammond, Ind
J. PF. O'Connor
Toledo Edison Co
Toledo
Ohio
G. O. House
Northern Baga Electrical Co
St. Paul
D. Alexander
Illinois Utility Co
Dixon, Ill
Robert Davey
Consumers Power Coa
Jackson, Mich
E. W. Lloyd
Commonwealth Relectric
W.H. Hotge
H. M. Byllesby Co
Chicago
Banff
Lake Louise
Canadian Pacific
Seattle
Victoria
Monarch Theatre Acknowledges Local Council of Women Letter
The Monarch Theatre management thanks the Local Council of Women for their letter and commits to continuing efforts to show only films that are both educational and entertaining.
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Monarch Theatre
Council OF Women
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Bruce
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