Senator Riley Re-Elected President at Western Canada Stock Growers
Senator Dan Riley of High River was unanimously re elected president at the Western Canada Stock Growers Association annual convention held yesterday. Lachlan McKinnon Calgary M. Stapleton Kea Deer River and James Mitchell Medicine Hat named first second and third vice presidents as a strong Alberta board was elected. Discussions covered beet industry improvements leases taxes and brand inspection with officials outlining permit and inspection procedures.
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Dan Riley
High River
Western Canada Stock Growers’ Association
Lachlan McKinnon
Calgary
Stapleton
Kea Deer River
James Mitchell
Medicine Mat
Alberta
H. A.gig
RA Tis
Miron Bark
Brooks
Red Lakel Association
Oae
Port Arthur Chamber Opposes Churchill Storage Favours
The Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution urging the government to end reduced rates free storage and carrying charges for Churchill grain shipments. It argues the experimental stage has ended and the bonus is no longer justified.
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Tor Arthur
Port Arthur
Prorogation Seen Near at Six O Clock in Ottawa
Canadian Press reports Parliament likely to prorogue around six o clock with remaining contentious schedules in the redistribution bill limited to Quebec and Saskatchewan. The House had just passed schedules for Manitoba New Brunswick British Columbia Prince Edward Island Alberta and the Yukon while debating Quebec this forenoon.
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Ottawa
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
New Brunswick
British Columbia
Prince Edward Island
Alberta
Yukon
Banquet Honors Visiting Stockmen at Medicine Hat Assembly
The Western Stockgrowers Association banquet, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at Corona Hall, drew many attendees after busy sessions. Speakers included M.L.As Gordon Forster and J. J. Bowlen, plus officials Perrin Baker and Bob Wright, with musical interludes by Roche, Alex Rollon, and Lorne Laidlaw. The event closed with the National Anthem and a note of city hospitality.
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Western Stockgroves’ Association
Corona Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Beny, Jr
Member of Commerce
Medicine
Roche
Alex
R Lang
M.L.A
Abra
Brooks
Edward Jones
Calgary
C.P.R. Dept. of Natural Resources
Ellison Kaper
High River
Lorne
McPherson Divorce Decision Delayed by Judge Ford
In Edmonton a reserved ruling on the McPherson divorce annulment suit keeps awaiting a month’s delay. Mrs. Cora McPherson seeks annulment of a 1931 uncontested divorce obtained by O. L. McPherson, minister of public works. Justice Ford will review evidence and considers possible alternatives to issuing a judgment.
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Edmonton
Frank Ford
Cora McPherson
O. L. McPherson
Public Works
Is Son Guilty Flint Slaying Mystery Deepens
Flint Michigan May 27 Mrs Bruce MackDonald wealthy widow of a former cashier of the First National Bank was found slain in her home. Her head was crushed with a heavy weapon. Police began searching for Balfe MackDonald seven year old son who had been at the house recently but was missing.
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Flint
Mich
Bruce MackDonald
First National Bank
Churchill storage rate talks delayed in Winnipeg meeting
The board of stash commissioners will study statements on proposed Churchill grain storage tariffs and announce a decision later. Ottawa tariffs asked five days free storage with fees after, plus a second rate during shipping season. Winnipeg Grain Exchange backed higher free storage, while Saskatchewan and chambers of commerce objected.
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Winchipeg
Board of Stash Commissioners
Churchill
Department of Railways and Canals
Ottawa
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Hudson Bay
Counuries
Sidney T. Smith
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Smith
Saskatchewan
W. C. Buckle
Chambers of Commerce
Vancouver
Fort William
King's Speech to be Broadcast in Canada
The King will open the world economic conference in London on June 12 and his speech will be broadcast across Canada by the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission. The program includes other speeches for the opening ceremonies and starts at 4 p.m. central standard time. The Derby is also scheduled for broadcast May 3, with Calgary stations to link in, hearing it at 3 a.m. Calgary time.
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Ottawa
London
Canada
Caadian Radio Broadcasting Commission
Calgary
Gold Bill Approved to Outlaw Gold Clauses
Washington May 27 The house banking committee approved the administration bill to outlaw gold clauses in contracts and require all contracts private and public to be payable in legal tender money.
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Washington
House Banking Committee
Great Upward Sweep In Stock Markets
The stock market rose in one of its largest buying waves as inflation fears rose over proposed legislation to avoid gold clauses. Wall Street speculated on an open market for gold enabling price increases above $20.67 per ounce. President Roosevelt authorized the Postal Savings Bank trustees to buy $100 million in government bonds to expand credit as open market operations proceed.
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New York
Wall Street
Washington
Roosevelt
Board of Trustees
The
Postal Savings Bank
Reserve Board
Roosevelt Ishii Joint Statement Promises Peace and Prosperity
The United States and Japan issued a joint statement in Washington on May 27 expressing hope for world peace and Far East stability. It cites an understanding on returning stable monetary conditions and improving silver prices, following talks between President Roosevelt and Viscount Ishii.
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Washington
Far East
Roosevelt
Viscount Ishii
Japan
Texan aviator Prepares Solo Round World Flight
James J. Mattern, a Texas aviator and former jazz drummer, readies for a single handed world circumnavigation from New York to Harbor Grace with the Century of Progress. He aims to beat the eight days seven hours and 51 minutes mark set by Wiley Post and Harold Gatty, flying the red white and blue Moonplane. He plans tight schedules including rest breaks and strict training with rowers and exercise as he pursues the first solo round-the-world flight.
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New York
James Josep Mattern
Globe
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Century of Progress
Harbor Grace
Bennett Griffin
Mattern
U.S. Army
Honolulu
Hollywood
Congress acts to cancel gold clause in contracts
The House Banking Committee plans to report the Steagall Fletcher Bill to strike the gold payment clause from public and private contracts. In Chicago the Century of Progress Exposition opened with $37.5 million spent on buildings and a projected 50 million attendance. The Geneva arms talks aim to avoid quick adjournment before the Economic Conference in London. Roosevelt signed a bill extending federal supervision of new securities. A plane wreck near East Portal, Colorado left four bodies believed to be M W Dewar and spouses and Harold Stevens and spouse. Wheat futures rose after the U S abandonment of the gold standard, May at 65, July 65%–October 67%–December 68.
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Washington
Steagall-Fletcher
House
House Banking Committee
Chicago
Denver
M. W. T. Dewar
Harold Stevens
Grand Junction
Colo
East Portal
Winnipeg
United States
Elkwater Lake Overflows After Surrey Creek Diversion Restores Clarity
Elkwater Lake reaches full flow as Surrey Creek diversion provides a torrent since spring thaw. Clear water replaces last year’s murky conditions and lake area expands, with navigable waters reaching near Bransahan residence. If flow continues, fresh water should last through summer.
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Elkwater Lake
Surrey Creek
Jimmy Last
Br¢snahan
Sillak Landing
Cricket Club Formed in City and Planned First Game
A meeting at the Legion Hall organized a Canadian Legion Cricket Club with J H Hallworth as chairman and J W Wright as secretary. The club scheduled a game at Redcliff on Sunday June 4 and arranged a practice for tomorrow leaving at 2 o'clock. Captain A Baker was elected and players are urged to sign up.
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Legion Hall
J. H. Hallworth
J. W. Wright
Redcliff
Canadian Legion Cricket Club
A. Baker
Death of Rev. W. H. Raney Pastor in Kingsville Ontario
The death of Rev. W. H. Raney, pastor of the United Church at Kingsville Ontario, is reported. The notice notes his leadership role and the local church community affected by the loss.
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W. H. Raney
The
United Church At
Kingsville, Ont
Bargain rail fares attract Western travelers to Atlantic trip
Winnipeg reports oncent a mile excursion fares offered by Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways. More than 1400 Westerners have already traveled under the plan. Travel dates run through June 8 with tickets valid 30 days from sale. Fares apply East and West with optional berth charges for sleepers.
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Winnipeg
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific Railways
Western Canada
Atlantic Seaboard
Middle West
Six Morgan Bank Partners Indebted Revealed
Senate inquiry discloses that about six of Morgan Bank’s twenty partners owe the firm money. Names withheld, debate centers on regulation mirrors of private banks, and the panel weighs publicity of debts and the partnership articles. Ferd Pecora hints resignation if inquiry displeases. audience cheers mix with political theater as senators debate compensation and scope of investigation.
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Washington
Senate
Morgan Banking House
J. P. Morgan
Virginia
Carter Glass
J. P. Morgan and Company
United States
Breibe
Morgan
Morgan Aricles of Partnership
Morgan Bank
Ferdinand Pecora
Coungel
Banking Committee
Glass
Pecora
Byrnes
South Carolina
Girl Killed When Auto Hits Pole in Ponoka
In Ponoka Alberta Clare Harvey 20 a hospital employee died when a truck crashed into a telephone pole near town last night at 9 45. The driver Straus and Harvey had traveled about 600 yards before the wreck. Harvey was thrown through the windshield suffering fatal injuries though aid arrived too late. A coroner's jury found accidental death absolving all blame.
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Ponoka
Alta
Clare Harvey
Straus
Miss Harvey
Unemployment Dips as May Payrolls Rise in Canada
Ottawa reports from 7998 firms to the Dominion Bureau of Statistics show payrolls totaling 714,891 in early May, up from 669,414 the previous month. Gains span construction, transportation, and manufacturing with Quebec leading in personnel increases and co operative plants adding 11,608 workers since mid winter.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
H. H. Stevens
Stevens
Quebec
British Columbia
Co-Operative
Crank Threatens Life of Canada's Governor General
Brantford Ontario May 26 police revealed a crank letter threatening the life of the Governor General Countess Bessborough. The threat prompted a heavier escort and a altered procession route. Provincial police join the investigation.
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Crank
Canada
Brantford
Ont
Countess Bessborough
Ney
Éxtet
Royal Canadian 2 Bi
Ontario
Legion cricket club hosts whist drive and dance in Oddfellows hall
Notes from Redcliff report a successful whist drive and dance to raise funds for a new local Legion cricket club. Prizes were won by Mrs. McCleary and Mrs. ee, with Mr. McCleary and Mr. Waters earning men’s prizes. Music by Joe Schillie and Einar Fjetland accompanied dances as midnight lunch was served.
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Oddfellows Hall
Legion Cricket Club
M. McCleary
McCleary
Cee
W. Waters
Joe Schillie
Einar Fjetland
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