Ottawa Budget Passes as Liberals Rally with Conservatives
In Ottawa on May 13 the King government and Conservatives defeated CCF and Social Credit challenges and passed the first post‑sweep budget. Social Credit sub amendment failed 198 to 16. CCF motion defeated 216 to 8 with Liberals, Conservatives and Social Creditors uniting. Agnes Macphail abstained on first vote, and Charles Dunning drew applause as Finance Minister. The budget debate was noted as unusually brief.
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Ottawa
C.P
King
House of Commons
Liberals
C.C.F
Social Credit
Douglas ‘Adherals
Agnes Macphail
U.f.c.lab
Greg Bruce
Casgrain
Charles Dunning
Denton Massey
Toronto-Greenwood
H. H. Stevens
Calgary Faces Potential Default Amid Budget Deficit
Calgary officials confront a financial crisis with a bondholder seeking a court order to compel a bylaw raising rates to cover all expenses including debentures. The city council, on April 25, set a 50 mill rate and budgeted for a substantial deficit.
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Calgary
C.P
Supreme Court of Alberta
Regina Trials of Ottawa Trekkers End in Winnipeg Case
A 15-year-old Winnipeg boy figures as the 24th case in the Regina trials of Ottawa trek participants. Nine men receive six to 18 months in jail after trials that began April 14. five are acquitted and nine other proceedings are stayed. The unrest followed Dominion Day violence that killed Detective Charles Millar and injured about 100.
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NT Tata Ars
Quenaytad Santanen
Winnineshee
Ottawa
Ramy
Charles Millar
Winnipeg
Ransom Note Targeted New Jersey Family in Missing Boy Case
A note demanding 20000 dollars for the return of 13 year old Harold McGuines was received by Edward Lapp after his nephew disappeared in Irvington New Jersey. Cardinal Rodrigue Villeneuve will depart May 21 for a western tour including the Vancouver Jubilee celebration.
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Irvington
N.J
Edward Lapp
Lapp
Harold McGuines
Rodrigue Villeneuve
Quebec
Vancouver
Willingdon Elevated to Marquis Title in Britain
London May 12 The King approved a marquessate for the Earl of Willingdon upon completing a five year term as Viceroy of India. King and Queen hosted the retiring Viceroy and Lady Willingdon at Buckingham Palace before a royal luncheon. The lineage traces Freeman Freeman-Thomas becoming Baron Willingdon in 1910 and later Viscount Willingdon in 1924.
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London
C.P. Cable
Earl of Willingdon
India
Lord Willingdon
Buckinghham Palace
Willingdon
Hincheon
Mary
Freeman Freeman-Thomas
Tectia
Canada
Earl of
Sussex
Marquess of
Plans For Vimy Ridge Pilgrims Entertainment
French government to host Canadian pilgrims after unveiling Canada’s Vimy Ridge memorial this summer. About 6000 Canadians will sail from Montreal on July 16 and 17 aboard five liners for a Paris tour including Paris Versailles Chartres Blois Rouen Le Havre, with Dover and Folkestone transport back to France. The Legion and external affairs officials coordinate final numbers as bookings adjust.
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Ottawa
C.P
France
Canada
Vimy Ridge
Alex. Ross
England
Dover
Folkestone
Paria
Versailles
Chartres
Blois
Chateaux
Rouen
Havre
Montreal
Paris
Skelton
Ross
External Affairs Department
Frech
Draegermen Victim Dies In Moose River Mine Incident
Stellarton miner Campbell died at MacGregorshaft in Stellarton. He was killed on the 4,000 foot level, 200 feet from the shaft, when he stumbled in front of a string of coal cars returning to the surface alongside rescue workers Robertson and Scadding.
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Joe Camp
Stellarton
Draegermen
E. Robertson
Alfred Scadding
Moose River
Cold Ming
MacGregorshaft
Campbell
Briton Tom Mann in hospital after bladder operation
Toronto dispatch reports 80 year old British labor leader Tom Mann underwent bladder surgery this morning. Hospital authorities said his condition was described as satisfactory tonight as he recovers.
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Toronto
C.P
Tom Mann
Maynard Sworn Alberta minister without portfolio
Lucien Maynard, 28, joined Alberta's Social Credit cabinet as minister without portfolio to study how to implement Social Credit measures. The Beaver River member heads a special committee on the plan and is said to be examining a wage certificate scheme for road builders. Premier Aberhart praised Maynard's grasp of Social Credit ideas and enthusiasm.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
Social Credit
Lucien Maynard
W. L. Walsh
Maynard
British Empire
Beaver
River
Met
Soo-far
Aberhart
Prison break from Oklahoma state penitentiary yard leaves two dead
McAlester Oklahoma May 13 two inmates were killed during a break from the state penitentiary brickyard as about 12 of 160 prisoners fled after exchanging shots with guards. Foreman Powell 50 died and Robert Dunnigan was tentatively identified among the escapees. Guards were shot at and several vehicles were seized before the escape.
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Mcalester
Okla
Oklahoma ‘State Penitentiary
Brickyard
Roy Kenny
Susida
Kenny
di Powell
Sldin
Robert Dunnigan
Plant
Wigine
Kelvng
Airplane Crash Near New Lisbon Kills Four
A single engine plane crashed near New Lisbon Wisconsin killing pilot J Hetman Under dahl and two passengers Carl Ristow and eight year old Caroline. The report notes the crash occurred during a flight and lists the victims.
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New Lisbon
Wis
A.P. J
Alberta Bond Interest Maintained Despite Default
The Alberta government confirms 3.2 million dollars in bond interest will be paid on the defaulted issue while principal payment is extended. Premier Aberhart states the principal will be met later and ties the refunding plan to Social Credit rollout in the coming weeks.
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Aberhart
Social Credit
Aberhart Too Quick On Uptake
Ottawa reports the Dominion Labour Minister says no final relief works agreement has been made with any province. He rejects Premier Aberhart of Alberta’s claim that only 400,000 was given, noting other provinces have yet to debate federal contributions.
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Ottawa
C.P
Norman Rogers
Dominion
Aberhart
Alberta
W.A. Fallon
Rogers
Fallon
Wworksvat
Will Canada Settle E Africa Trouble
Ottawa May 13 Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King refused to discuss sanctions against Italy in the House of Commons. J S Woodsworth pressed the issue asking Canada’s vote at the Geneva League Council. King said Canada was not a League Council member and would weigh the matter when the League of Nations estimate comes up.
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Ottawa
C. P
Mackenzie King
House of Commons
Italy
J. S
Woodsworth
C.G.F
King
Canada
League Council
Geneva
League of Nations
Winnipeg
Torch Dancer Sparks Fatal Fire at Gay Club
Four people died and nine were injured in a San Francisco fire sparked when a torch dancer’s toe ignited draperies at a gay nightclub. Betty Blossom, performing with torches, swung and kicked causing flames to spread as panicked patrons trampled.
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San Francisco
C.P
Betty Blossom
Relief Grants For Provinces To Continue Through June
Ottawa reports Dominion government will keep unemployment relief grants to provinces at April levels for May and June totaling about $2,606,000 per month. Reviews of relief needs will occur each quarter by the National Employment Commission and Labor Department. No cuts planned for two months. $9.2 million allotted for relief works in cooperation with provinces. Discussions included Premier Hepburn of Ontario and other officials.
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Ottawa
Ar Yornan ’ Rogers
Douraion
Slonv
Department’ of “Labor
The
Ata
Rogers
Jebst
Dominion
Hepburn
Ontario
Emden Arrives at Victoria Pier Under Guarded Welcome
The German cruiser Emden docked at Victoria pier in Montreal with officials from the German consulate present. Police formed a cordon as a handful of men attempted scattered demonstrations and were detained for questioning.
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Montreal
C.P
Emden
Victoria Pier
Pensions Claims Settled During the Past Year
Ottawa reports 3 651 pension claims granted by the Canadian pension commission in the last fiscal year. About 6 488 claims were not granted with half accepted by applicants and the rest referred by claimants to the pension quorum. In the prior year 3 359 pensions were granted and 9 787 rejected.
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Ottawa
C.P
Canadian Pension Commission
Commons Committee On
Harry ‘Bray
Toronto
Italy faces possible resignation from League and alignment with Germany
Reported discussions in Geneva suggest Mussolini might quit the League of Nations and align with Hitler’s Germany. Italian officials warn such a move could revive the Triple Alliance with Austria-Hungary, reshaping Europe’s power blocs. Britain denies recognizing Italy’s Ethiopian annexation and warns of no formal endorsement.
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Britain
Italy
Mussolini
Hungary
Austria
Geneva
C.P
League of Nations
Hitler
Germany
League
Europe
Austria- Hungary
London
Great Britain
Ethiopia
House of Commons
Baldwin
Baseball Standings and Pitcher Matchups Amid Busy National League Play
Fragmentary notes show baseball standings and pitcher pairings across National and American leagues. Teams such as Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Detroit and players like Swift Padden Fanning Mac Fadden Lopez Hollingsworth Lombardi and Atwood appear in scattered lines among unclear score data and lineups.
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Pittsburgh
Boston
Swift
Padden
Fanning
MacFadden
Lopez
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Hatenue
Hollingsworth
Lombardi
Davis and Atwood
Dirigible Aboard Hindenburg Aims for English Channel Flight
The Hindenburg Zeppelin, en route from Lakehurst to Hamburg, accelerates eastward in a record attempt. Dr. Hugo Eckener predicts a 40 hour Lakehurst to the English Channel flight while defending U S airport arrangements amid criticism.
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Louis P. Lochner
Associated Press
Hindenbur
Germany
North Atlantic
Ross
Lakehurst
N.J
Hamburg
Ner
Atlantic
Hugo Eckener
English Channel
U.S
Aed
Liberal Morrish Named by Election in Edmonton Riding
Edmonton May 12 Liberal party names Dr Walter Morrish as candidate in the June 22 by election for the Alberta legislature seat created by W R Howson's appointment to the bench. Morrish chairs the Edmonton public school board.
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Edmonton
Liberals
Walter Morrish
Alberta
W. R. Howson
Morrish
Alberta Premier outlines plan to refund debts
Premier Aberhart and cabinet in session to formalize a mandatory conversion scheme for Alberta's funded public debt. He seeks federal guarantees for the new permanent provincial stock and aims to free citizens from debt while reducing taxes and creating jobs through a staged Social Credit program.
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Edmonton
C.P
Alberta
Aberhart
Dominion
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