Hindsley Criticizes Alberta Budget Estimates in Legislature
Norman Hindsley Independent Calgary speaker in the budget debate accuses the government of optimistic revenue estimates and urges frank disclosure and a deficit budget. He recalls prior criticism and calls for provincial reconstruction with Dominion credit support to lower interest on obligations. He asserts municipalities and school districts share a demand for relief.
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Norman Hindsley
Calgary
Hindsley
Eden Says War Not Imminent as Disarmament Goal Outlined
London reports Capt Anthony Eden, Lord Privy Seal, told the House of Commons no war is imminent. He outlined a British policy favoring a practical disarmament convention and described provincial debt trends and government fiscal records in Alberta and other western provinces.
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London
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Eden
Budget Fallout Prompts Alberta Assembly Skepticism
The Assembly denounces the 1933 34 budget as miscalculated and funded by unapproved Special Warrants. It cites a nine month deficit of 1,994,998.03 and a overall shortfall of 12,321,603.00, urging a confidence vote on the government’s budgeting and spending for the coming year.
Fire destroys US gunboat Fulton on patrol
Hong Kong reports the US gunboat Fulton and 187 crew were destroyed by fire while patrolling Bias Bay. Two rescue vessels, including a British warship, saved the officers and survivors.
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Hong Kong
Bias Bay
United States
Fulton
Seaway Treaty Rejected by Senate in 46 to 42 Vote
The United States Senate rejected the St. Lawrence waterway treaty with Canada by a 46 to 42 vote short of the two thirds needed. President Roosevelt urged ratification, arguing the seaway would open interior regions to ocean commerce and provide cheap electricity for New York. He stated the waterway would be built regardless of the Senate decision and deemed it a natural development.
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Washington
Mar
United States Senate
St. Lawrence
Canada
Rooseelt
Roosevelt
Senate
United States
New York
Alberta merchants burdened by 46 million debt in province
A. C. Mackay told the Stevens Committee that Alberta storekeepers outside Calgary and Edmonton carry 46 million in debts as farmers struggle with prices. He cited loss leader promotions and discounts favoring six chain and department stores, arguing for immediate control to curb unfair practices.
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Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
A. C. Mackay
Daly
Alberta Beers Assn
Stevens
Mackay
World’s oldest Freemason dies in New Zealand at 99
Wynard G. A. Boers, a Dutchman who settled in Wellington during the Indian Mutiny era, died aged 99. Born in Rotterdam, he sailed before being captured in the Black Sea during the Crimean War and organized Freemasonry in Antwerp in 1856.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Wynard G. A. Boers
Boers
Rotterdam
Black Sea
Antwerp
Alberta Legislature Approves Irrigation Projects in South Alberta
Alberta lawmakers approve resolutions on irrigation in Southern Alberta. A motion by W. H. Sinldld of Macleod requests Dominion government to study stock-watering schemes in the southeast. C. L. Gibbs proposes a rural district survey. no vote taken yet and more debate planned.
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Edmonton
Gaischall Press
Alberta
W. H. Sinldld
U.F.A
Macleod
C. L. Gibbs
Labor
United States and France Seek New Trade Agreement
Paris officials and American business leaders say Roosevelt tariff bargaining powers, matching Doumergue, would boost trade with France. They foresee a quick reciprocal quota agreement once authority is granted.
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United States
France
Richard Maslock
Associated Press
Paris
Roosevelt
Gaston Doumergue
Government urged to advertise fish food nationwide
H. B. Short of Digby Annapolis urged the government to spend 40000 on advertising fish in newspapers and periodicals. He asked Minister Alfred Duranteau to consider it in supplementary estimates. The minister said he would consider the proposal.
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Ottawa
H. B. Short
Digby-Annapolis
Alfred Duranteau
No Fishing Survey of Hudsons Bay
Ottawa March 14 Canadian Press Alfred Duranteau minister of fisheries told the House of Commons the government will not survey the fishing resources of Hudsons and James Bay. He cited a 1930 survey and said private companies have supplied the department with sufficient information since.
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OL Bell
Ottawa
Alfred Duranteau
House of Commons
Hudson's
James Bay
J. A. Bradette
Lib
North Temiskaming
Montreal Man Charged With Conspiracy
Leo M. Fingard is charged with conspiracy to defraud clients of a stock and bond investment company where he was an officer. Bail set at 5000 by Judge Maurice Terréau. Preliminary hearing set for March 21. Brothers David Fingard and Reginald W. Zappi at large. Indictment covers alleged conspiracy and fraud between December 1 1932 and March 8 1934.
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Montreal
Maurice Terréau
Leo M. Fingard
Dan P. Gillmore
K.C
Fingard
David Fingard
Reginald W. Zappi
Brownlee Case Moves Toward Trial in Seduction Suit
Edmonton March 13. The damage action for alleged seduction against Premier J H Brownlee of Alberta by ex Mayor McMillan of Edson and his daughter Vivian enters another stage as Neill D MacLean KC for plaintiffs says he will seek directions Thursday. Justice Boyle will consider examinations for discovery and document inspection and whether the action will be jury heard. If a jury sits it may be set for the last Monday in April.
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Alberta
Edmonton
Gibbs
J. HE. Brownlee
McMillan
Edson
Vivian
Neil D. MacLean
K.C
Justice Boyle
Chambers
Wheat Exports Down From Week Earlier
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Canada exported 1,910,000 bushels of wheat for the week ending March 9. This is a drop of over 1.5 million bushels from the prior week and more than 1 million bushels less than the same week last year.
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Ottawa
Mar
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Prime Minister Outlines Wheat Control Steps in Canada
In Parliament Prime Minister Bennett said prairie provinces will push enabling laws to set up emergency wheat boards to license and restrict provincial sales. A joint Dominion board may be formed with provincial action by order in council before boards are established. Russia’s quota and Canada’s 1934-35 allotment are discussed with focus on acreage and yield data from 1931–33.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Canada
R. B. Bennett
Prairie Provinces
Dominion
Bennett
House
Russia
World Wheat Advisory Board
Rome
Weyburn
Benne
League of Nations
London
U.S.S.R
Fishermen Clash Over Big Halifax Award Share
In Ottawa the House of Commons debated whether British Columbia fishermen should receive a share of the 160 000 annual Halifax award paid to Maritime fishermen. The Maritime provinces opposed sharing with British Columbia, and BC’s Alan W. Neill led the push for recognition. The fund stems from 1871 treaty compensation from the United States, designated for Maritime fishermen since 1878.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Alan W. Neill
Comox-Alberni
Maritimes
United States
Canada
Wetaskiwin Murder Case Opens as Trial Proceeds
In Wetaskiwin Alberta on March 13, Constable J W Pooke testified in the murder trial of Edward Conradson. He denied suggestions he built a case against Conradson from the start after finding bones of Carl Anderson at the Buck Creek shack ruins. The case centers on whether Anderson was murdered and the possible involvement of the accused. The trial resumes next week with more witnesses including Dr John W McGregor and medical experts. Edward’s father Frank also faces trial on the same charge.
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Wetaskiwin
Alta
J. W. Pooke
R.C.M.P
Edward Conradson
Abe W. Miller
Conradson
Carl Anderson
Anderson
Buck Creek
Justice Ford
Evalina Conradson
William E. Buchanan
Ford Rwing
Edward
Frank
John W. McGregor
University of Alberta
D. M. Field
Bend
Ore
R. A. Oberg
Portland
Tobacco Price Probe Deepens With Stevens Committee
Ottawa reports that the Stevens committee will investigate tobacco pricing and Canadian manufacturers led by the Dominion Rubber Association. The inquiry aims to examine pricing practices and the trade group’s influence on the market.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion Rubber Association
Stevens
Ub etal Is UP IN ONCE Move Premier Bennett Accepts Mitchell Anticipation
Fragmented text shows Premier Bennett weighing Mitchell anti action and government conditions. The passage references Labor leader Mitchell and Hamilton, with unclear phrases about what the country needs and timing.
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Bu” Lalit
Ho ‘Mitchell
Hamilton
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