Local Argonauts Plan River Trip to Saskatoon and Lake Winnipesaukee
A trio of local voyagers led by H. Yuill G. Dolinston and L. Hardlaw depart Wednesday afternoon in a twenty foot motor boat with a secondary raft for supplies. They expect a fifteen mile per hour run down the Saskatchewan toward Saskatoon and possibly Lake Winnipesaukee, aiming to establish a record for motor boat travel along the river.
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Saskatoon
Lake Winniper
Messrs
H. ©. Ynill
G. M. Dolinston
L. N. Hardlaw
Lewine
Lake Winnipes
Saskatchewan
H. C. Yuill
City of Medicine Tit
W. O. Marshall
H. A.hunter
T. Tweed
Rose
Lake Winnipeg
Peterborough
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Punt
Thames All
Death Toll Rises to 42 in Rockport Wreck
New York reports the death toll from the Delasvace Lackawanna and Western special excursion wreck near Rockport climbs to 42 with estimates ranging 36 to 50. Twenty-two deaths occurred at Basten Hospital as hundreds gather, police guard the building, and relatives from Chicago struggle amid identification issues for several women.
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New York
Delasvace
Lackawanna
Rockport
Flore
Chicago
Rit
Hoboken
Republic
Basten Hospital
Ines
Easton
Germany Signs Protocol Against Bacteria Warfare
Geneva June 17 delegates from Canada the United States and Germany signed the protocol at the closing session of the International Conference for the Limitation of Traffic in Munitions. The protocol bans the use of poison gas and bacteria in war and sets the stage for adherence to broader arms limitation efforts.
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Germany
Geneva
Shit Fe
United States
Toe Hey
Ceruia Eny
Focker
TB Vaccine RG2 Shows Strong Preventive Results
Paris report to the Academy of Medicine states the BCG preventive vaccine, given in milk to babies aged three to ten days, is producing the most effective results. Prof. Caimette of the Pasteur Institute presented the findings.
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Paris
Academy of Medicine
Caimette
Pasteur Institute
Prenter Named President of Brotherhood After Stone Death
Cleveland, June 17 The Advisory Board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers selected Wm. B. Prenter of Cleveland to succeed Warren E. Stone as president of all Brotherhood activities, effective immediately. Stone died here last Friday.
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Cleveland
Ohio
The
Brothershood of Locomotive Engineers Today
Wm. B. Prenter
Warren 8. Stone
Brotherhood
Stone
Debate on freight rates opens in the Commons
The House began a government measure to empower the Railway Board to equalize freight rates, with Crow's Nest eastbound rates limited. The bill passed second reading easily amid little debate, while committee discussion continued on proposed rate adjustments and disputes over westbound Crow rate. Debate stretched past midnight as MPs pressed for a fairer system and the bill heads to further consideration.
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Ottawa
Board of Mailway Commissioners
GP. Graham
Teamilton
Saskatoon
Brantford
Railway Board
Crimean
Haber Forke
Mr. Forke
H. Hi. Stevens
Vancouver Center
F.N. McCrea
Liberati
Sherbrook
Railway Commission
Jr. T. Shaw
West Calgary
DL. J. Ladner
Vancouver South
British Columbia
Poor Old Senate Fights For Life
Ottawa June 7 The Senate unanimously adopted a motion by Senator Turgeon stating that any constitutional change to Canada's structure as defined by the British North America Act requires provincial legislatures to consent through their respective governments.
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Ottawa
Senate
Turgeon
Canada
Presbyterians Applaud Act Honors Doctor Pidgeon
In Toronto on June 17 Presbyterians praised the election of Dr. George Campbell Pidgeon of Toronto as the first Moderator of the General Council of the United Church. They especially commended Rev Dr S P D Chown former Methodist superintendent for withdrawing his name and supporting Pidgeon. Dr C W Gordon of Winnipeg then voiced Presbyterian appreciation for the Methodist leader’s decisive act.
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Toronto
George Campbell Pidgeon
Presbyterian General Assembly
Methodist Church
United Charred of Canada
Pidgeon
Wheat prices recover in Winnipeg market rally
Wheat moved higher after a brief retreat, with July at $1.66% and October at 81.89% as traders covered shorts amid improved cash wheat and export outlook. Coarse grains followed gains, oats bought, flax neglected, and North Dakota rust reports did not derail early optimism in a light trading session.
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Winnipeg
High Point
Seaboard
North Dakota
No Credence Given To Girls Dream In Sensational Tale
A newspaper report states there is practically no foundation for the dramatic claims about a girl named Barbara QGrford connected to a sensational death story. The official reply, given Tuesday evening by Tien A. M. Minuisou, questions the credibility of the tale and notes investigators have not sworn to the charges.
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Vadecouver
Mie
Barbara Qgrford
Sauer Sanith
Tien
A. M. Minuisou
This May Be Canada's Greatest Wheat Year
Toronto June 17 prospects in Western Canada could yield a harvest exceeding 500,000 bushels. James Stewart president Maple Leaf Milling Company spoke on arrival about unprecedented wheat prospects. Also noted is a political note about the United Church of Canada leadership and a proposed election of Dr Pidgeon.
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Toronto
James Stewart
Maple Leaf Milling Company
Canada
Okanagan Valley Crop Outlook Projects 9 Figures
Vernon officials report the Okanagan Valley’s 1930 crop expected around 2,220,000 cases, about nine figures, representing six percent of growers. Weather and regional packer efforts influence prices and market readiness for export in coming months.
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Fly Valley
Chambers
Vernon
Penticton Gehoull
Cape Breton unrest eases after nights of disorder
Quietness returns to Cape Breton after three nights of incendiarism and clashes. A small colliery warehouse was looted and the engine house doors damaged at Dominion No 1. Rain kept people indoors as troops and police patrol Sydney and Glace Bay amid resumed maintenance work and preparations to power pumps. News desk notes minister James Murdock met disputing parties while Royal Canadian Mounted Police rumors circulated without confirmation.
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Clace Bay
Cape Breeton
Dominion No. 1
Sydney
N.S
British Empire Steel Corporation
United Mine Workers of America
District 26
Canadian Permanent Army
Court Energy
Rollieries
Cape Breton
James Murdock
Labor
Urésguong
Ait Sydney Aine
Toronto
Landon Ontario
No. 2
Page Sevant
Committee Finishes Grain Act Amendments in Ottawa
Ottawa reports the Agricultural Committee of the House of Commons concluded its work on amendments to the Canada Grain Act. The revised act will be printed for members and presented in the house this afternoon, with distribution to members likely tomorrow and a possible debate later this week.
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Ottawa
Agricultural Committee
House of Common
Canada
House of Commons
Railway Renewal Bill Passes Calgary and Fernie Company
Ottawa June 17 The Railway Committee of the House of Commons approved a two year renewal of the Calgary and Fernie Railway Company's charter despite opposition from J T Shaw Independent Calgary West. Shaw argued no construction had occurred since 1906 but the bill proceeded after other members supported another chance. The one year limit Shaw sought was defeated.
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Ottawa
J T. Shaw
Calgary West
Calgary and Fernie
House of Commons
Shaw
Ste
Liberals of Pembina Oppose Premier Greenfield Organize
In Westlock Alta June 1 delegates from Pembina Liberal association met to plan a July 21 Liberal convention at Barr Head to nominate a candidate for Penrhina. They condemn Premier Greenfield and back Mackenzie King and Charles Stewart while electing local officers and urging Mitchell to attend the Barr Head gathering.
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Liberals
Pembina
Greenfiel
Westlock
Alta
Bare Thead
Albert
Issae
Barr Head
Penrhina
Pen Dinn
Jeader
Alberta
Eton
Charles Stewart
Mackenzie King
C. R.mitchell
E. F. Henderson
F. A. Clift
Fort Assiniboine
James Redwood
Dunstable
W. Burdlei
Clyde
Charlie Roulston
Westbouck
Liberal Association
Mitchell
James E. Reilly
Edmonton
Misher
U.B.A
Greenfield
Drilling Resumes at Sarnia Well and Brazen Site
Mr. L. A. Wilson, president of the Sarnia Of and Gas Company, reports drilling resumed Monday morning with double shifts at the Community well. Workers are drilling about a hundred feet per day and bringing casings with them. He also visited the Brazen well, noting steady progress there.
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L. A. Wilson
Sarnia of and Gas Company
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