Large Crowd Hears J. W. McDonald Discuss Provincial Issues
A Liberal rally at the old I.C.C.F. hall featured J. W. McDonald K.C. of Calgary criticizing the government for unkept pledges on economy and cooperation. MLA Hector Lang and Rutherford of the Young Liberals spoke as readers, with a music program by local artists.
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J. W. McDonald
K.C
Facleod
I.C.C.F. Hall
Third St
Wberal
Isetor Lang
M.L.A
Acount
Medicine Hat
Rutherford
Young Liberal Association
Vera McBain
Margaret Cunliffe
Alice Robinson
Lawrence Bruce
Hector Lang
Willa
Tnis
Viewy
Ma. Lang
McDoud
Libral
McDonald
Salaries Cut Across Departments At Canadian Wheat Pool
In Saskatoon on May 30 Canadian Press reports J. McPhail, president, announced across the Canadian Wheat Pool salaries in every department will be reduced due to weak wheat marketing. The measure includes staff cuts with exemptions for those on small wages with dependents.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Candian Press
J. McPhail
Raymore
Brighter Prospects for C N R Branch Completion
Chamber of Commerce reports progress as Dr Gershaw letters to Sir Henry Thornton suggest the C N R line may be included in next year’s program. Thornton plans a West visit to review details and confirm prospects for start dates. Secretary Huckvale also seeks improvements to the Elkwater Lake road.
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Chamber of Commerce
C.N.R
Gershaw
Medicine Hat
J. Gardiner
Henry Phornton
Sir Henry
Tsis
Gardiner
Sir Henry Thornton
Huckvale
Department of Public Works
Elkwater Lake
Grain Inspections Report From Winnipeg May 30
Winnipeg grain inspections show 781 cars of wheat inspected on Thursday. Compared with last year 424, contract grades 738, oars 27, barley 24, flax 3, rye 17, mixed grains 2. No screenings reported.
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Winnipeg
City Market Prices Report
The market stayed small with eggs at 25c a dozen for firsts and 20c for seconds, butter 30c a pound, and live chickens offered at $1.00 each.
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City
Alexander Pantages in Serious Condition After Heart Attack
In Los Angeles on May 30 doctor Benjamin Blank disclosed that former theater magnate Alexander Pantages suffered a severe heart attack and was in serious condition in jail 208 last night. Pantages had been convicted of attacking Eunice Pringle, a 17 year old dancer, and sentenced to one to fifty years.
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Los Angeles
Benjamin Blank
Alexander Pantages
Pantages
Eunice Pringle
Riots Renew In Dacca Amid Hindu Muslim Clash
Reports from Bombay describe renewed Hindu Muslim rioting in Dacca with many Hindus arrested and the city police chief injured. The flare spread to surrounding villages, leaving 14 dead and 40 injured as Rab bazaar figures center the disturbances.
Senate Defeats Repeal Attempt in Sedition Provisions
Ottawa May 30 Canadian Press reports the Senate defeated a second bid to repeal sedition provisions of the Criminal Code by a 14 to 18 vote. Senator James Murdock urged deleting the sections describing harsher penalties, calling them an affront to Canadian patriotism and the working classes.
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Ottawa
Senate
James Murdock
Winnipeg
Murdock
Rainfall Ties Calgary. Prairie Weather Improves Elsewhere
In the Calgary district of Southern Alberta one third inch of rain fell overnight with traces at two or three other Alberta points. Showers are expected in Alberta and Saskatchewan while Manitoba enjoys fair, warmer weather.
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Winnipeg
Calgary
Alberta
Prairies
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Hassard Ranch Burned. Fire Destroys Home and Sheds
Mr. Claude Hassard, Cypress Hills rancher, reported a morning fire that completely destroyed his dwelling and out sheds after returning from a fencing job. The blaze consumed the house and adjoining structures before being controlled.
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Claude Hassard
Cypress Hills
Reds surround Chang Chow in Fukien amid siege threats
A.P. dispatch reports Communist forces surrounding Chang Chow 30 miles west of Awwoy China. telegraph lines cut and trenches dug isolating the city as thousands flee coastward. A Fukien opium suppression commissioner, once a bandit leader, was assassinated in the area amid political revenge rumors. Further reports say communists terrorize Kanchow while northern forces claim victories along the Hai Chow Tung Kwan railroad and prepare defenses near Tangshan.
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Awwoy
China
Chang Chow
Nanking
Fukien
Klangsi
Kanchow
Shanghai
A.P
Hai Chow Tung-Kwan
Henan
Kweiteh
Tangshan
Suchow
Fire destroys ranch house and stock in high wind
A ranch house and several sets of harness six tons of coal and all household furnishings were burned in a western wind driven blaze. Firefighters battled through the night but managed to keep the fire within bounds. The ranch had been purchased last year from Mr. Monte Matterson.
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Monte Matterson
Senate Defeats Race Betting Information Ban Amendment
The Senate rejected a proposed Criminal Code section prohibiting publishing race track odds tips and other betting information. Critics called it puritanical, noting insiders inside tracks could access data while outsiders could not, and that British papers might be affected despite timing. Senator White argued the bill stifles horse racing coverage.
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Ottawa
Senate
House of Commons
Smeaton White
Raoul Dandurand
United States
Senator White
Canada
Senator Dandurand
White
Dandurand
Senator Laird
All Parties Ready to CoOperate in Winding Up Parliament
Ottawa May 30 The House of Commons will meet at 2.50 pm to prorogue as Premier King seeks to end business today. Leaders Bennett Gardiner Bourassa signaled readiness to cooperate, making dissolution and July 28 election likely amid objections over delaying until August 11 and concerns over Imperial Conference and wheat harvest.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
W. L. Mackenzie King
R. B. Bennett
Robert Gardiner
U.F.A
Henry Bourassa
King
Todany
Prairies
Canada
London
Doings in Parliament May 30 Ottawa report
Parliament activities include the Senate sitting and the House of Commons tackling estimates to wind up the session. Yesterday the Senate rejected amendments to the Criminal Code on betting and sedition, and approved other bills. The sockeye salmon treaty bill reached third reading. The government proposed a bridge project over the St Lawrence at Caughnawaga and a Representation Act amendment. Party leaders pledged to expedite business so prorogation could occur today. Estimates for national revenue health and trade passed.
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Ottawa
C.P
Senate
House of Commons
Commons
Auto Crash Fire Kills Sheridan in Ontario
Hamilton, Ont. May 30. J Sheridan of Detroit is dead and Frank Cook of Detroit is hospitalized with burns and fractures after a collision with a truck on a highway near Ancaster. The car's gasoline ignited, Sheridan dying from burns and Cook in serious condition from burns and injuries.
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Hamilton
Ont
J. Sheridan
Detroit
Frank Cook
Ancaster
Sheridan
Cook
Vancouver Graft Case Highlights Meal Ticket Scandal
In Vancouver on May 30, former relief officer George D. Ireland refused to answer questions before the city council investigating committee as former assistant Clif ford Maxwell testified he profited from meal ticket schemes since 1927. Maxwell said Ireland cashed about 4800 in tickets since 1929 and up to 200 monthly. Maxwell, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to 18 months for stealing 2300 in meal ticket chattels and restitution. Officials noted similar charges against Treland, with bail set at 10 000, and other proprietors facing fines and sentences in the inquiry over ticket commissions and gifts.
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Bombay
A.P
Dacca
Calacutta
Bengal
Dacca and Caused Injuries To 40 Others. Hursday
Rab Bazaar
India
Manatma Gandhi
War Council
Wadala
Sarojini Naidu
Gandhi
Commad
Abbas Tyabji
Chimanhal Chinoy
Surat National Congress Committee
League of Youth of India
Ili
Surat
Madras
Amnicipal Revenue Office
Rangoon
Vancouver
Clifford Maxwell
George D. Ireland
Ireland
Maxwell
Institution of Ireland
G. E. McCreasan
KC. Corporation Counsel
Treland
Case Proprieta
Trentey
George S. Wrinkle
Oteen
F. KenrstMly
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