Tariff Board hears clash over refined sugar duties
In Ottawa May 17 a Tariff Advisory Board session saw J MacGregor Stewart of Halifax challenge R J Deachman of the Consumers' League of Canada over statements on refined sugar duty. Stewart accused Deachman of misrepresentation as discussions linked to a beet sugar subsidy and a possible duty reduction to refine sugar.
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Ottawa
Tariff Advisory Board
J. MacGregor Stewart
Halifax
N.S
R. J. Seachman
Consumers’ League of Canada
Stewart
Wm. Thrasher
Deadman
Deachman
Mr. Stewart
W. H. Moore
K.C
Mr. Deachman
T. G. Wood
Dominion Sugar Company
Raymond
Alta
West
Becayign
Alberta
Great Britain
Irish Free States
Acadia
Paea
Atlantic
Belgium
Nationalists Advance Near Peking as Foreign Troops Respond
Northern forces move toward Peking with indications of a planned stand at Paotingfu while foreign troops reinforce concessions in Tientsin. Reports say Chang Tso Lin’s Manchurian faction plans an offensive against Feng Yu-hsiang as clashes intensify around the Beijing area.
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Shanghai
Peking
Shdhai
Manchuria
Peking-Hankow
Paotingfu
Son
Ni Y
Chantsintien
Pek Shanghai
Britain
Tientsin
United States
Shanhaikwan
Chinwangtao
Rengo
Dictario
Chang -Tso-Lin
Feng Yu-Hsiang
Tokio
Shan
Italia Returns From Arctic Flight To Lenin Land Base
King’s Bay Spitzbergen May 18. The dirigible Italia landed at 9:15 a.m. returning from an Arctic exploration run covering about 2,000 miles over 68 hours. The Rome press hailed the voyage as a great achievement and noted sightings suggesting open sea zones near Franz Josef Land and Nicholas II Land.
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King's Bay
Spitzbergen
Italia
Lenin Land
Rome
Newa
Popolo di Romano
Fanteph Archipelago
Croclet
Peary
Nicholas II
Land
King’s Bay
Franz Josef's Land
Polar Sea
Umburto Nobile
Citta di Milano
Mirand
Tiplitz Bay
Franz Josef
Franco Querieni
Ocegni
Nobile
Spitzberg
Tigland
Hockey Club Funds Clarified by Geo W. Haystead
Geo W. Haystead states he is responsible for all money collected under the above heading for the Hockey Club. The declaration seeks to ensure accountability for funds raised in the event.
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Geo. W. Haystead
Mexican Rebel Colonel Wounded in Clay Battle
Agripinia Montes, a key insurgent colonel, was wounded during a clash with federal troops near E Potrero while leading guerrilla forces in the Queretaro and Guanajuato region. She was reportedly carried into the mountains by her followers as the skirmish broke up. Weather notes indicate fair and cooler temperatures.
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Awa
Mexico City
Txodlalos
Excelsior Tod
Agripinia Montes
E. Potraro
Béax
Queretaro
Guanajuato
McMurray to Testify at Parliamentary Immigration Inquiry
Ottawa May 18 The former Canadian Solicitor General B J McMurray will appear at the Parliamentary Immigration Inquiry on Tuesday morning after postponing a prior trial. The committee agreed to hear him on his arrival, with the timing noted during today's session.
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Ottawa
B. J. McMarray
Canada
Strike and arrests in Swatow amid Chinese labor tensions
Canton China May 18 reports say Longshare en and lightermen struck and refused to discharge cargoes from Japanese steamers while the union urged Chinese crews of Japanese vessels to join. Authorities arrested and executed thirteen Reds near Swatow amid a plot to disarm government troops and murder nationalists. Belghevist literature was confiscated.
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Canton
China
Longshareen
Union
Swatow
Constable Hit By Pie Teapot Teapot Incident Before Trial
During a search of Emile Thibault’s home north of Gouverneur, Corporal Fryett and Constable Scotland were assaulted with a teapot and pie crust. Thibault allegedly threw the teapot sending a screen flying. the teapot reportedly contained home brew for analysis. Mrs Thibault pleaded not guilty to obstructing an officer. a $50 fine and appeal costs were imposed.
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Emile Thibault
Gouverneur
Fryett
R.C.M. P
Shaunavon
Thibault
Scotland
S.P.P
Higiaty
Premier Brownlee to rule on rail merger offer
Premier Brownlee announced that an official Alberta government decision on accepting the joint offer of the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways for the Peace River lines will be determined in the next few days. A telegram from Sir Henry Thornton stated the NR will not make any further offer for the Waterways lines, enabling action.
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Alberta
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific Railways
Peace River
Brownlee
Sir Henry Thornton
N.R
York Surrogate Hearing For Edward Mar oFon Case
Surrogate Beggs adjourned to ten days the hearing on Beatrice Hemion’s application to set aside a ruling declaring Edward Mar oFon dead so he can share in his father’s estate. Attorney Joseph Retz for Hemion was directed to produce the claimant in court at the adjourned time.
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The
York
Edward Mar oFon
Ting
Byurrogate Beggs
Beatrice Hemion
Beggs
Joseph Retz
Hemion
Brooks
Alberta
Tme
Manette Leblan Crowned New British Champion
Hurstanion England May 18 Manette Leblan of France won a women s golf championship of Great Britain defeating Mixsy Sylvin Marshall three up with two to play in the final match The cup was last held outside Britain a year ago when Mne Simpre Thion De La Chaume emerged winner
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Hurstanion
Eng
Rete Leblan
France
Mixsy Sylvin
Marshall
Great Butain
Mne Simpre Thion de la Chaume
Controversy Over Revised Prayer Book Grows in Britain
London May 17 Debate on the revised prayer book stalls until late June as the Ecclesiastical Committee advances the measure. Key figures include Home Secretary Joynson-Hicks opposing the revision and Bishop Winnington-Ingram supporting it amid disputes over church unity and Anglo-Catholic influence.
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London
House of Commons
William Joynson
Hicks
Wheat gains sustain Winnipeg price tilt on brisk session
Winnipeg reports stronger wheat tones as overnight exports and gales lift prices on the Winnipeg Grain Exchange. Pit business stays brisk with gains ranging from fractions to 25-8 cents, supported by European weather and Rosario port labor issues. Flax and rye also rise while spring wheat futures show notable strength across Canadian areas.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Europe
Rosario
Beief Cattle Conference Set for Winnipeg in June
Ottawa reports arrangements by Hon. W R Motherwell federal minister of Agriculture for a Dominion wide beef cattle conference in Winnipeg on June 28 29. A committee appointed last year to explore a domestic market will present its report and recommendations for discussion at the meeting.
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Ottawa
Ocan
W. R. Motherwell
Winnipeg
Department of Agriculture
Bomb Hits Home Of Noted Executioner In Queens
The home of Robert Elliott, official executioner for five states and the man who pressed the Sacco and Vanzetti death switch, was bombed in Queens. Elliott, his wife and two children were tossed from bed but unharmed as the house sustained severe damage.
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New York
Robert Elliott
Sacco
Van‘zetti
Elliott
Queensborough
Long Island
Union of Alberta Municipalities to Meet in Edmonton
The Union of Alberta Municipalities will hold its conference in Edmonton from June 20 to 22 after an executive meeting in Calgary. President Meech expects notable speakers including leaders from the Union of Canadian Municipalities and officials from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and British Columbia, with a special paper on provincial tax advisory committee findings by Dy Tory.
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Lethbridge
Union of Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Meech
Union of Canadian Municipalities
Mallonna’ Municipal League of
United States
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Dy~ Tory
Rev Dr Duval Buried in Winnipeg Service Attended
Frederick Beale Duval D D pastor emeritus of Knox United church Winnipeg died last Tuesday in his 82nd year. Representatives from many walks of life attended the service at Knox church where he served as pastor for 27 years.
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Duval
Winnipeg
Frederick Beale Duval
Knox United Church
Tuyaday
Knox Church
Paetor
Commons debates abuse claims in Irene Savage case
London May 17 The Commons heard charges that police used coercive third degree methods on Irene Savage and detained her incommunicado at Scotland Yard for five hours The Home Secretary ordered a special debate suspending ordinary business The director of public prosecutions will review the Hyde Park case with a possible inquiry by a high court judge into alleged perjury by Sir Leo Money and Miss Savage
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London
the. Y Commons
Irene Savage
Wa. Joynson
Souther Yard
Home Secretary
G. Cabd
Arthopei
Mendes
Babe. Johnston
Othar
High Court
Hyde Park
Director of Public Prosecution
Sir Leo Money
Miss Savage
Sir Leo
Misa Savage
Fem
Want Premier to be Canada's Geneva envoy
Ottawa May 17 The central executive of the society in Canada endorses Sir Herbert Ames suggestion that Prime Minister W L Mackenzie King attend the next League of Nations assembly at Geneva as Canada’s representative and sit at the council meeting. The resolution moved by Senator Belcourt asks the secretary to convey this to the Prime Minister and urge possible compliance.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
League of Nations
Society
Canada
Belcourt
Herbert Ames
W. L. Mackenwich King
The
League
Geneva
Bishop Faced With Civil Court Complaints In Rhode Island
In Providence on May 18 officials delivered notices to about sixty former Diocese members and 96 signers of complaints against Rt. Rev. William A. Weate. The charges allege excessive authority and misused church funds from twelve parishes. Local courts and Rhode Island Supreme Court have upheld the bishop's actions.
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Providence
William A. Weate
Itomplaints
Es. Rhode AA
Supreme Court
Shave
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Manette Leblan
Argu
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Church of England
AUN
Minister of Agriculture
BOMS
Diocese of Providence
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