Parliament Hurries Toward Dissolution as Tariffs Pass
In Ottawa on May 22 Parliament sped toward dissolution after 281 tariff items were approved from a total of 1,064. Debates highlighted steel industry working conditions with calls for eight hour days, amid fights over coal bounty and iron schedules. J. Woodsworth led a vigorous floor discussion on plant conditions and hours.
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House of Commons
House of Yey
J. &Woodsworth
Winnipeg North Centre
Woodsorth
Britishmpire Steel Corporation
Sydney
Finlay MacDonald
Cons
Cape Breton
Canada
Regina Suffered Severe NW Wind With Snow
Regina Sask May 22 A sudden NW gale rocked the city and rekindled home fires while winter coats came back into use Thursday. Snow fell overnight. Pilot Butte reported heavier snowfall obstructing drivers, though wheat crops largely escaped damage.
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Pilot Butte
Empire Day Entertainment at Connaught School
Empire Day events by Connaught School pupils come to the lawn Friday afternoon May 23 at 2 30. Highlights include class singing club swinging gymnastics and a Maypole Dance with staff and pupils collaborating. Proceeds from a voluntary collection fund athletic equipment and parents are especially urged to attend.
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Granting
Malcolm
Connaught
Graf Zeppelin Nears Cape Verde on South Atlantic Flight
Reports from Fernando Noronha Brazil May 22 describe the Graf Zeppelin still aloft on its Spain to Pernambuco journey. The giant airship cruised across the East Atlantic toward the Cape Verde Islands 850 miles southwest of the Canaries, facing potential delays from storms and technical issues as crew monitor winds and navigation.
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Seville
Spain
Pérnambuco
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Pernambuco
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Canary Islands
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Atlantic
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Pernambus
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Gonront
Ciaster
Hugo Behrer
British bombing raids target Jai of Turngzai and unrest in India
Reports from Sholapur Bombay and Peshawar on May 22 describe ongoing martial law and attacks by British planes and police against followers of Jai of Turngzai. Raiders near the Indian border suffer casualties. anti‑Arab claims stir moslem tensions. Police confront Nationalist volunteers at Wadala salt depot with arrests and injuries.
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Wacdala
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Ile
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V. J. Patel
Indian ‘Legislative Assembly
A. G. Gray
All-India National ‘Congress
Frost Tonight Warns Gardeners to Protect Plants
The forecast calls for a sharp frost tonight, urging precautions in gardens. Covers for delicate vegetables and flowers are advised. even if Medicine Hat escapes the cold dip, safeguarding remains worthwhile. Temperature noted as 52 and 30.
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Medicine Hat
R-100 Expected in Canada About June the First
Ottawa May 22 The giant airship R-100 will not arrive in Canada before June 1 after completing its trans Atlantic flight. It may arrive any day after that date if weather permitting, according to official advices to Col J L Ralston Minister of National Defence. The R-100 will depart Cardington England for a great circle route over Greenland to St Huberts mooring mast near Montreal.
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J. L. Ralston
National Defence
Cardingenton
England
Greenland
St. Huberts
Montreal
French-Canadian Life and Leaders Highlighted at Kiwanis Talk
At a noon Kiwanis meeting, E G Ellerton delivered a paper on the Dominion’s French-Canadians. The talk traced figures from Cartier to Laurier, noting contributions to Confederation, the Victoria Bridge, and Western organization, with reflections on loyalty and national development.
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Ae Oyagtur
Rolette
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Hull
Narcisse Bel- Jeau
Cartier-Mac-Donald
Etienne Pascali ‘Tache
America
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Charles de Ker
Loch
Laurier
College ‘of L'Assomption
McGill Jaw
England
Victoria
Audi
Paris
Cambridge
Salt City Event Held With Gas Appliance Show
An event in Salt City is announced with exhibitors and demonstrations. Organizers invite residents to attend a city gathering featuring a gas appliance display and related activities.
Tariff changes favor British imports and cider trade
Ottawa reports on budget deliberations showing tariff shifts on earthenware glassware and malt with British preference adjustments. Dunning and Bennett discuss potential effects on Medicine Hat earthenware and Nova Scotia cider, noting a push to develop domestic markets while British cider imports remain limited.
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R. B. Ben
Medicine
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Committee On Ways and Means
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R. B. Bennett
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British Columbia
Great Britain
Canada
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United States
G. G. Conte
U.F.A
Macleod
Grain Inspections Report From Winnipeg May 22
Winnipeg reports 598 cars of wheat inspected yesterday, compared with 148 last year. Contract wheat 378 cars, oats 15 compared with 75, barley 12 vs 47, flax 7 vs 2, rye 2 vs 7, mixed grains 2 vs 1.
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London Man Surrenders in Montreal Hotel Death Case
In London Ontario on May 22 George Redfern was arrested in a local hotel in connection with the death of Miss Reta Gardner of Bade Montreal Hotel. Redfern allegedly admitted identity but denied charges, later collapsing at the police station. Gardner, 22, an office clerk, took poison after a letter from George Renny of Kitchener described a troubling incident and alleged Redfern’s involvement.
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Baeden
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Calgary Liberal nominating picks for provincial race
At a Legion Memorial Hall convention in Calgary on May 22, George H Webster led Liberal endorsements with 134 votes, J J Bowden 110, and R H 117 while George Connolly trailed at 34 for Labor nominations. Labor also nominated Willie White and W E Turner among others.
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Thomas ‘Vickers Willie
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Incomplete OCR fragment signals injured man and bees
Fragmentary text references an injured man and a mention of bees with unclear context. The readable portion lacks enough detail to determine event, people, or location.
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