Brant MLA Presses Single Tax in Budget Debate
W C Good of Brant urged reform of the tax system and adoption of the single tax in Ottawa's budget discussion. He read authorities into Hansard and said the whole taxation scheme should be revised as farmers seek cheaper money and fair prices.
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W.C. Good
Brant
Ottawa
House
W. C. Cood
W. J. Lovie
MacDonald
FB. Casgrain
Charlevoix- Montmorency
H. C. Hoeken
West
Toronto
W. J. Lovele
W. C. Good
Progressive
Good
Hansard
Canada to Sell 30000 Horses to Ukraine Under Credit Plan
Moscow reports the Ukrainian Agricultural Bank plans to buy 1000 Canadian horses initially with further purchases later this year bringing the total to 30000. The horses would be supplied to poor peasants on credit.
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Moscow
Reuters
Ukranian Agricultural Bank
Canada
Chamber of Commerce to push oil prospects in district
At a directors meeting N M Waldo L Tweed and P B J Halling formed a committee to respond to Dyson Vinegar Co for cucumber growing for dill pickles and to drum up outside interest. They also discussed drilling and inviting qualified oil experts after sharing a geological report. The board praised the city council for joining the Tourist Association boosting Medicine Hat on the Canadian Rockies map and promoting local industries.
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Chamber of Commerce
N. M. Waldo
L. Tweed
P. B. J. Halling
Dyson Vinegar Co., Ltd
Gershaw
British Columbia
Alberta
Medicine Het
PREMIER REFUSED TO MAKE DEPOSIT
Premier Mackenzie King told the Royal Commission on the Home Bank that three days before its failure J P M Stewart director of the bank asked for a large government deposit. King said the government could not consider such a deposit given the bank’s apparent condition.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Royal Commission
Home Bank
J. P. M. Stewart
Stewart
King
Ocean Liners Collide in Dense Fog Near Father Point
The steamer Porsanger and the Royal Mail liner Orca collided in fog about fifty miles east of Father Point Que. The Porsanger has a crumpled bow but is not leaking. The Orca suffered an amidships hole about fifteen feet above the water line and is taking water, yet pumps control the intake. No injuries reported. both vessels continued to their destinations Montreal and New York respectively.
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Father Point
Que
Porsanger
Royal Mail
Orca
Here
Possanger
Montreal
New York
Quebec
England
Quebec Village Faces Devastating Fire Threat
May 9 report from Quebec notes a four storey convent and several homes destroyed as a blaze sweeps through St. Augustine in Port Neuf County seven miles from Quebec. The village church is endangered as aid rushes in from nearby areas.
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Quebec
St. Augustin
Port Neuf
Pension basis to stay in effect for disabled veterans
Ottawa May 9 Hon Dr H S Belland minister of pensions and re establishment told Amputation Association delegates at a banquet that the government will grant the permanency of the present pension and bonus to disabled veterans.
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Ottawa
H.S. Bel Land
Amputation Association
Los Angeles Faces Caterpillar Army Invading Suburbs
Black birds and housewives combat billions of caterpillars swarming the south western outskirts of Los Angeles. The insects threaten plants and flowers as the city mobilizes to halt the infestation.
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Los Angeles
Liquor Prices Announced Before Calgary Store Opening
Commissioner J. Ulenning released prices for Scotch and rye whiskies gin brandy Bass beer and Guinness ahead of Calgary liquor store openings. The figures compare with Manitoba prices and set the initial retail levels for Monday morning sales.
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Calgary
J. Ulenning
Manitoba
Marriage Law Advances for Nephews and Nieces in Parliament
The House of Commons gave a second reading to the Liberal members bill legalizing marriages between nephews and nieces. The article notes newspaper ads and public notices as part of the coverage.
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London Way
House of Conmions
BIL
Famous Detective Leaves U S Bureau of Investigation
Washington May 9 W J Burns chief of the Justice Department Bureau of Investigation resigns after three years of service. His tenure has been central in senate investigations and he departs amid criticism of the administration.
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Famous Detective
U.S. Bureau of Investigation
Washington
W. J. Burns
Senate
Justice Departments Bureau of Investigation
Lago
Daugherty
Hag
Influenza Fatalities Surpass Twelve Thousand in England Wales
Official quarterly figures show 12,601 deaths from influenza in England and Wales. Total deaths from all causes reached 140,279, up 36,559 from the same period last year.
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England
Wales
Lemion
Winnipeg Woman Murdered In Brutal Assault At Home
Mrs Peter Synehyshyn, a Ruthenian Winnipeg resident, was found slain in her 791 Manitoba Avenue dining room, gagged and tied, with signs of a struggle and possible sexual assault. Two men were detained for investigation as authorities searched the ransacked house for cash.
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Winnipeg
May
Peter Synehyshyn
Newton
Synehyshyn
Manitoba, Avenue
Two Local Youths Convicted of Forgery and Receiving Stolen Property
Riddle was found guilty of forgery and sentenced to two years and ten days in prison. Ralph Carpenter was convicted of receiving stolen property and given two months in the Provincial jail. Judge Greene described the offences and noted the lack of suitable detention options in the province.
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Woo
Riddle
Wee
Greene
Ralph Carpenter
Wisener
Blackstock
Carpenter
Church Union Debate Near Ottawa Ends Day Four
The Ottawa church union hearing enters its fourth day with four speakers heard and one opposing voice left. Rev G W Brown of Red Deer. Mr Gibe Rass of Montreal. Dr Bo Scott of Montreal. and T B McQuesten of Hamilton testified as arguments continued before the private bills committee. Mrs Ross warned the banner of the Presbyterian church would advance despite setbacks if the measure passes. Reverend Brown quoted Dr Gandier predicting a national Protestant church, a remark noted as an outstanding incident.
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Ottawa
Miy d
Game Press
Tin
Ami
Eam
WG. Brown
Red Bees
Mars
Gibe
Montreal
Bo Scott
Presbyterian Church
T. BB. McQuesten
Hamilton
Church Union
T. G. Brown
Dr. Gandier
Senator Taylor accuses rail and marine officials of malfeasance
Canadian Senator Taylor yesterday charged officials in the Canadian Merchant Marine and Canadian National Railways with graft and mismanagement. He urged an inquiry into rail and steamship service conditions in British Columbia and alleged cover ups by top executives and insurers.
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Oitawir
Mity
Fen
J. C. Bastur
New Westminster
Aid
Railways
British Columbia
Taylor
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Greenfield
Canada Land & Irrigation Company
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Ontario
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Council Chamber
ALP
of Brant
Aweus Broadcasting
Graspington Grabbe
Inbind Revenge
Province of
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Dewar
Grant
Sandy Mac
Corby
William
Burns
Mount Royal Hotel
Canadian Pacific
Old Country
Vernon Gy Cardy
Sen. Taylor
Valcouver
Women’s Hospital Aid Society
Woman's Hospital Aid Society
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