Harvesters Debate Electrification and Westward Labour Mobility
In Ottawa on May 2 the House discussed labor estimates focusing on British harvesters brought to Canada last year and harvesters' excursions West. Critics argued mismanagement and job displacement for eastern farms. minister James Murdock urged need to meet demand. The debate followed a $15,000 vote for the international labor conference.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Canada
Va. Church
Toronto
Charity
James Murdock
Mr. Church
H. C. Hocken
West
Winnipeg
Eastern
British Columbia
Prairie Provinces
John Millar
Qu’ Appelle
International Labor Conference
Gouin Resignation Row Shakes Quebec Politics
Ottawa reports say Walter Mitchell plans to back the budget while Sir Lomer Gouin may quit his seat or stay away from voting. The Montreal protest coalition seeks ties between Gouin Mitchell and Marler to bolster Conservative protectionist aims against Meighen. The Liberal party pledges to uphold their 1919 platform and may sideline remaining protectionists to advance liberal principles.
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Ottawa
Walter Mitchell
Montreal
Mitchell
Lomer Gouin
Tolmie
Junnors
Oeone
Lemer Gouin
Gouin
Marler
Mr. Meighen
Quebec
Messrs
Boy suffocated under drill after wheel slips
Saskatoon May 21 A 20 year old man near Conquest Turteau was fatally suffocated when a wheel dropped into a hole as a drill pulled horses. Investigation says he fell, his arm became caught, and the wheel rolled onto him causing the death. There will be cows.
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Saskatoon
Conquest
Turteau
Arnok
May Snow Storm Delays Seeding but Brings Moisture
Brandon reports a rare May snow storm the first in this district since 1410. The moisture delays seeding of coarse grains but benefits planted crops gardens and lawns. If warm weather follows growth should accelerate and offset late spring delays.
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Brandon
British Aviator Arrives at Akyab After World Flight Leg
British aviator Stuart McLaren arrived at Akyab Buria today while circling the globe. He flew from Calcutta and continued toward the next leg, keeping to a cautious schedule despite rough notes from the overland route.
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Akyab
Shanghai
Stuart McLaren
Buria
Cefcutta
Scadd
French Politician Andre Tardieu Attacked by Mob
Andre Tardieu former French Commissioner to the U S and noted politician opened his election campaign in a Paris suburb when he was badly mauled by an enraged mob before police protection arrived.
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Andre Tardieu
U.S
Paris
Volcanic eruption sighted near New Mexico border
Automobiles report flames and smoke belching from a crater near the Colorado line in New Mexico close to Ratoon Pass. The volcano is described as having been extinct for centuries amid traffic from travelers.
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New Mexico
Walsenburg
Colo
Colorado Line
Ratoon Pass
Parliament Highlights and Budget Moves at Ottawa
In the House of Commons a resolution preparatory to the Superannuation Bill will be discussed alongside budget resolutions in Committee. Senate to meet at 3 p m. Yesterday MPs passed third readings on nine Bills in all branches except one. Senator Davis proposed repealing the GB preferential duty until reciprocity tariffs are provided. Senator Bradbury criticized RCMP spending. Senator Bennett moved a committee to probe Canadian Government Merchant Marine and Canadian National Railways.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Senate
Commons
Davis
Great Britain
Canada
Bradbury
Royal Canadian Mounted Polies
Bennett
Merchant Marine
Canadian National Railways
Jarvis Firm Goes Out of Business in Toronto
The bond lease of Aimelius Jarvis & Company ended after 32 years as its securities and records were bought by J 1 Good and Co Ltd. The new firm says it is unconnected with the old Jarvis firm though some ex-staff remain. Amelia Jarvis and his son face conspiracy charges over sale of succession duty free bonds.
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Toronto
Aimelius Jarvis & Company
J. 1, Good and Co., Ltd
Dareis
Jarvis
Amelias Jarvis
Ontario
Yukon Notice Clarifies Service Ad
Notice appears to describe a Yukon workload or service matter with vague wording and damaged OCR fragments. It mentions Yukon location, potentially a public notice or service alert, but specifics are unreadable.
Kilauea Volcano Warned by Hawaiian Observatory Director
Dr. T. A. Jaggar, director of the Hawaiian Observatory, warns that Kilauea may erupt with violent activity. He notes nature’s danger signals from the volcano’s smoky crest and urges heed to avert great loss of life as he sails for Hawaiʻi.
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Hawaiian Observatory
Kilauea
San Francisco
Nature
Hawaiian Islands
T. A. Jaggar
Hawai
Electrification Through Rockies Favored Over Double Tracking
E W Beatty president of the Canadian Pacific Railway says electrification through the Rocky Mountains, not double tracking, would better increase capacity. He notes the costly nature of double tracking, slow progress of investigations, and that final plans depend on engineers’ completed work and data. No location or start date announced yet.
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Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Railway
Rocky Mountains
E. W. Beatty
Spokane
Wash
Canada
Home Bank Commission Adjou rns
The Home Bank depositors' claim for government reimbursement lies with Royal Commissioner H A McKeown. An interim report will guide whether payments are made, with a broader inquiry into the bank’s affairs to follow after the report.
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Attawa
Home Bank
Careda
H. A. McKeown
MacDonald to Meet Poincare's Successor in Recess Talks
Premier Ramsay MacDonald plans to meet the successor of France’s Premier Poincare during the Whitsuntide parliamentary recess for a discussion of the Dawes plan. He is not expected to confer with Italy’s Mussolini before the general Allied conference convocation.
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MacDonald
Poincare
London
Ramsay MacDonald
France
Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Survivors of Orinoco Rescue Near Montreal Island
Sixteen survivors of the steamer Orinoco rescued off Pointe aux Mines and expected to reach Sault Ste Marie today aboard the tug Gargantun. Among them stewardess Mrs. George L. Pool of Bay City and captain Anthony L. Lawrence of Cleveland. Two bodies recovered. Survivors endured a 40 hour vigil in a 60 mile gale on Lake Superior. Food and clothing provided by Tug Gargantun crew.
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Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Pointe Aux Mines
George L. Pool
Bay City
Anthony L. Lawrence
Cleveland
Joseph Wuurz
Lake Superior
Montreal Island
Williams
Prediction of Volcanic Disturbances in Hawaii
The speaker recalls an eight year forecast of volcanic activity in the Hawaiian Islands. He notes Kilauea's crater lava has simmered for four years as a danger signal and warns of possible violent eruption comparable to the 1790 event that killed hundreds of natives.
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Jagger
Hawaiian Observatory
Kilauea
Kileuea
Hawaiian
Kilsuea
General Meeting of C of C to be Held Friday
The Chamber of Commerce membership report ensures all members are notified of a general meeting at the Cecil Hotel Friday at 12 15 PM. Captains will phone their ten member groups to relay details with H S Boyd BE P Blackshaw M A Cory Norman Davis Bo N Dawson Hor W Forster J Hill J A King ALF Lesage C A Long T Murray J G Nickerson named as captains. W G Johnston MLA will review last session legislation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cecil Hotel
Wriday
O‘clark
H. S. Boyd
BE. P. Blackshaw
M. A. Cory
Norman Davis
Bo N. Dawson
Hor. W. Forster
J. Hill
J. A. King
Alf, Lesage
C. A. Long
T. Murray
J. G. Nickerson
W. G. Johston
M.L.A
AIL West fair today and Thursday
Fair at AIL West runs today and Thursday with no price changes or gate updates. Organizers invite attendees to enjoy the event amid mild weather and local vendor booths.
Postal notice adopts new country name URS
Moscow reports a postal administration notice declaring the official country name to be URS Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Correspondence should use URS instead of Russia. The change affects international mail routing and official usage.
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Moscow
L’union Des Republiques Sessetletes Sociaties
URS
Union of Soviet Socialistic Republics
Russia
Stevenson Seeks Safety for Horses Amid Travel Dangers
Charles S Stevenson, 29, Wisconsin, urges improved transport safety as his horses travel. He highlights risks faced during journeys and calls for better conditions for animal welfare.
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Charles Stuart Stevenson
Yankees Fliers Detained Despite World Flight Walkthrough
Garbled AP reports from Inito say U S aviators reached Yetorofu Island, their Kuriles stop, but Japanese Navy dispatches report the fliers still detained by stormy weather. Officials note weather delays at Hittukaphu Bay inland of Yetorofu and a tentative start for Minato in Northern Japan on Thursday.
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Tuklo
Yeaterday
Associated Press
Inito
United States Army
Yetorofu Island
Kurile Islands
Japanese Navy Department
Aviaors
Yetorofu
Tokio
Hittukaphu Bay
Kurlles
Minato
Japan
Idle workers at Essen balloon to disaster as mines close
Issen Germany May 21 miners conflict nears social catastrophe with 600000 unemployed miners and 400000 unemployed meter workers. City administrations feed families while industry slows. Also notes Sergt Lillis returns with Brown from Montana after border escort and customs order.
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Issen
Germany
Ife
Re F. Birrown
Spokane
Sergt. Lillis
Brown
Montana
Medicine Dat
Department of Customs
Sergt. Lilfis
Trophies On View At Local Jewelry Stores
The Short Shield won by St. Johns choir at the Musical Festival is displayed in Wright & Son window on Second Street. The Henley Cup won by Mr. J. P. Marsh is shown in A. B. Cook's display window, also on Second Street. Both trophies described as handsome and worth viewing.
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St. Johns Choir
Wright & Son, Jewelers
Second Street
J. P. Marsh
A. B. Cook
Second St
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Meighen
Quebee
Yukon
Semwer Wall Service
Cp.r
Rockies
Home Bank Commission
C. of C
W. G. Johnston
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Warner
Edmonton
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
Nelson
Calgary
Moose Jaw
Yankee
Yetorofu KS
Essen
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