Second Annual School Music and Dramatic Festival Opens
Mayor I Bullivant opened the second annual School Music and Dramatic Festival at the Empress Theatre. The crowded venue heard adjudicator P L Newcombe of Calgary praise contestants while noting exceptional vocal effort. Gordon Campbell received special commendation for Who Is Sylvia, and committee work was lauded. Results began with City School Solo Grades I and II, highlighting Ewart Kinvig and Eileen Ballyk among top winners.
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Empress Theatre
P. L. Newcombe
Medicine Het Inspectorate
I. Bullivant
Gordon Campbell
Sylvia
Newcombe
S.C.E
Little Pussy
Hileen Ballyk
Dorothy Banks
Montreal
Malcolm Blackburn
Kitchener
Arnold
Burkart
Elm
Phyllis Calder
Noreen Cuyler
Gladys de Maris
Elizabeth
Marjorie Fode
Welter Gray
Adele Havard
Ruby Johnston
Riverside
Ewart Kinvig
Alexandra
Marjory Laing
Billy Lovett
Roseline Prusky
Eileen Ballyk
Ewart
Eileen
Adele
C.F
Joan
Betty
Baldwin
Esther Butgereit
Helen Church
Toronto
David Connell
Dorothy Cresswell
Russell Dixon
Jean Flath
May Fade
Adaline Gillespie
Jack
J. P
Marsh
School Music and Dramatic Festival Committee
Canadian Pacific accounts chance stalled in Commons
In Ottawa on May 4 a motion to bring the Canadian Pacific Railway Company accounts before the Commons railway committee was ruled out of order by Speaker George Black on technical grounds. The vote 58 to 44 upheld the ruling with Liberals and Progressives joining to oppose the Conservatives.
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Ottawa
Canadian Pacific ‘Railway Company
Commons Railway Committee
Wilfred Hanbury
Lib
Vancouver-Burrad
George Black
Hugh Guthrie
Tce
C.P.R
City Market Prices at Festival Day
The market was small today due to the Music and Dramatic Festival. Prices listed include eggs 10c per dozen, 2 dozen for 25c, butter 20c per pound, 2 pounds for 35c, dressed chicken 50 to 60c each, potatoes 85c to $1 per bushel.
Britain Rejects Regional Armament Pacts
Lord Lothian former Under-secretary of State said Britain avoided subscribing to the European regional pacts on armaments due to fear of a clash with the United States. He urged Britain to consider the Briand Kellogg pact instead.
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London
United States
Great Britain
Lord Lothian
New Currency Scheme Proposed by Woodward in Ottawa
A Canadian press report describes KE Woodward of the Free Economy League of Canada testifying before the house banking and commerce committee on a new currency scheme. He proposes stamping money at one percent monthly value with annual coin minting, aiming to boost trade and employment while not increasing money supply.
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Ottawa
House Banking and Commerce Committee
Woodward
Free Economy League of Canada
Warl
Austria
Europe
S.W. Jacobs
Cartier
Vancouver
Gerald G. McGeer
Retailers Banquet Highlights New Industrial Act
Merchants from Medicine Hat district plan a banquet at the Assiniboia Hotel at 6 p.m. on Wednesday May 9 to discuss the new Industrial Act. Fred White M L A Calgary is the principal speaker with other district legislature members expected. Tickets sold by Retail Merchants' Association executives or at 528 Second St.
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Merchants’ Association
Assiniboia
Fred White
M.L.A
Calgary
Retail Merchants’ Association
Second St
Japan declares hands off China policy and no talks with West
In Tokyo on May 4 Foreign Minister Koki Hirota voiced a vigorous expression of Japan's new hands off China policy. He implied Japan proposes never again to discuss peace in the Far East with western powers. He said Japan's mission is to maintain order and peace in Eastern Asia and it cannot remain silent when a third party disturbs relations with China.
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Tokyo
Koki Hirota
Japan
China
Far East
Eastern
Asia
Multiple Global Events Reported in May 4 Briefs
Melbourne reports purchase of 22 seagull amphibian aeroplanes for defence costing 1 725 000 funded by a Southampton firm. North Carolina forest fires destroy 13 homes and threaten 200 000 acres as winds persist. Fort Vermilion floods ease with residents returning to camps. aid needed for losses. Kitchener riot at Lang Tanning Company injures several, police use tear gas. one striker Tony Kebsi injured. Ottawa sees Bank Act amendment defeat 7 to 5, penalizing loans above 7 percent interest.
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Melbourne
Australia
Far East
Southampton
England
Coughton
N.C
Carolina
Fort Vermillion
Peace River
North Vermilion
Kitchener
Lang Tanning Company
Tony Kebsi
Norwegian freighter Childar aground near Columbia River
The Norwegian freighter Childar with a 30 man crew is aground in a heavy gale at the mouth of the Columbia river. Four crew members were lost attempting to launch life-boats and the wireless message stated they had no chance to save themselves.
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Seattle
Childar
Columbia River
Britain seeks modified Japanese trade practices and quotas
London reports Britain presenting a list of proposed import quotas to Japan aimed at curbing Japanese exports to Crown colonies and the British Isles. Walter Runciman informed Ambassador Tsuneo Matsudaira that Britain would act to halt competing trade unless Japan agrees to modify its methods, with a direct settlement possible if Tokyo responds conciliatorily.
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London
Great Britain
Japan
British Isles
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Tsuneo Matsudaira
Tokio
Runciman
Britain
House of Commons
Africa
Crop Progress Reports From Western Canada Wheat Seeding Early
May 4 Winnipeg. Wheat seeding in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta ranges from 37 to 65 percent with progress slowed by high winds and cold. Some coarse grains sown for feed. rains and snow improve soil but moisture remains lacking in southern and central regions. Spring growth is sparse in Manitoba and Saskatchewan while horses fetch higher prices. British Columbia reports earliest spring with field work progressing and fruit trees showing promise.
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Winnipeg
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Agriculture Department of the
Canadian Pacific Railway
British Columbia
Prediction of War Ending by Wells in 1940
English author H. G. Wells arrived in New York for a two week rest and said a war to end war in 1940 is a certainty. He linked the prophecy to his latest book and suggested economic recovery within six years would allow renewed mass slaughter.
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New York
H. G. Wells
Wells
Alberta Second in Canadian Hog Marketing
Edmonton May 3 1933 Alberta marketed a total of 1 032 169 hogs with 7.92 percent graded selects and 82.57 percent bacons according to figures from the provincial agriculture department Alberta's Thursday total marketings were 32 percent of the Dominion total Ontario led the provinces in hog marketing with Alberta in second place.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Agriculture Department
Dominion
Ontario
British Columbia asks for eight million in federal aid
Ottawa May 3 British Columbia Premier Pattullo and the province's delegation press for an $8,000,000 loan and temporary assistance. Prime Minister Bennett declines to exceed revenues, urges budget trimming and continued provincial funding in a memo aimed at avoiding default. Pattullo endorses cooperation to protect Dominion provincial relations, staying in Montreal through Saturday.
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Ottawa
R. B. Bennett
British Columbia
Bennett
T. D. Pattwllo
Montreal
Dominion
Pattulo
Ece
Pattullo
British’ Columbia
Pattald
British threat to Hodeidah amid Yemeni collapse
London reports a breakdown of civil administration in Hodeidah fuels British fears of occupation. Italian warships relocate to protect assets as Ibn Saud’s forces consolidate control in western Arabia amid tribal warfare and regional powers pledge protection for nationals and interests.
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Hodeidah
France
Ibn Saud
London
Saud
Saudi Arabia
Rome
Bagdad
Iraq
Yemen
Western Arabia
Red Sea
Hodeidan Harbor
Wit
Iman
Ital
Britain
Tribute to J F B Livesay Highlighted at Canadian Press Meeting
Toronto May 4 Henri Gagnon general manager of Quebec Soleil praised J F B Livesay for long service to the Canadian Press. Gagnon lauded Livesay at the annual meeting as Nassau returnees were welcomed noting his role in building the cooperative news gathering body. Directors to be elected for 1934-35.
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Toronto
Henri Gagnon
Quebec Soleil
Canadian ‘Press
Co-Operative
Ottawa
Canada
Gagnon
Ong
J. F. B. Livesay
Livesay
Nassau
Bahamas
Weather Outlook For Canadian Cities
The report notes light showers across many parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba with warmer temperatures. Ontario and Quebec enjoy fair warm weather while the Maritimes see rain. Alberta forecasts fair and moderately warm conditions today with scattered showers Saturday.
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Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
Regina
Saskatoon
Battleford
Swift Current
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
Calgary
Vancouver
Victoria
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Alberta
Foreign markets focus at Sydney discuss trade aims
In Sydney on May 4, officials cite talks with France Italy and Belgium as part of the Federal Parliament's trade program. Australia plans new agreements and broader exports after restricting some shipments to the United Kingdom. The Commonwealth seeks foreign markets amid rising global competition.
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Sydney
Barnes
France
Italy
Beigli
Australia
United Kingdom
Commonwealth
Bournemouth May Convention Adopts Amendment Amid Raucous Play
At a May convention in Bournemouth the rousing audience cried out as Wiehe and the bearer party voiced approval for an amendment to the cane policy. The tense moment followed debate and a heated exchange over policy changes.
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Bournemouth
Aed
Wayne May Strike Closes Schools. Attendance Low
In Wayne in May, a strike of non teaching staff led to schools closing. Attendance dropped as many pupils stayed home while authorities considered relief increases. Sixty two of eighty six pupils were on strike, with officials delaying action pending relief adjustments.
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Wayne
Unex
T 'Eie
Unclear OCR Fragment Yields Brief Nightly Scrape
Reading shows scattered phrases about Ottawa events, declarations, and prices. No coherent names, dates, or outcomes could be confirmed from the fragment.
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Commons
Perren Baker
Far ‘East
House Banking Committee
Bank
W. A. Beynon
Moose Jaw
C.P. Railway Crop Report
B.C
Adena
Ino
N.‘ Gagnon
Imperial Fobe Ae
Miller
Stevens
Ras A
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