Bennett Proposes Tariff Plan to Raise Employment
Premier Bennett outlines 130 tariff changes aimed at stimulating key industries and boosting jobs. He pledges consumer protections, notes no price increases anticipated by manufacturers, and signals a broader tariff revision next session. The plan includes promoting Canadian goods and wheat marketing while forecasting significant employment gains.
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Brakeman Killed as Two Trains Collide in Yards
In the Mc Intosh yards 80 miles east of aes Roux Lookout on Sept. 17 two Savannah National Railway grain trains collided. Leslie White, a brakeman, was instantly killed by car trucks hurled through the air. Joseph Hunter, another brakeman, suffered a broken leg as grain cars piled along the right of way and an engine was thrown from the tracks.
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Fruit control releases Mackintosh appiles to Prairies
The B C Fruit Central Board released the first train load of Mackintosh Red apples at midnight for the Prairies. A carload is destined for the Ter Store at Mech iMi'xat and should be ready for distribution by Thursday afternoon, announced in today's combat section via a special sale.
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Wheat Cutting Near 90 Percent Complete in Medicine Hat District
Reports from the CPR assist office indicate wheat cutting about ninety percent completed in the Medicine Hat division with threshing roughly fifty percent done. Wet weather delayed harvesting briefly last week, but most districts are back in full swing.
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Complimentary Dinner Honors Ex Mayor of Medicine Hat
A dinner at the Assiniboia Hotel honored M A Brown former mayor of Medicine Hat after his hometown visit. Ex mayor Huckvale and ex chief magistrate W Cousins led toasts recalling early boom days and Brown's negotiations to develop the city.
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Nelson Spencer
Three Montrealers Die In CN Train Truck Crash
In Coteau-du-Lac Quebec last night a Canadian National train struck a truck on a level crossing killing three Montrealers. The deceased are Louis Gross 38 Louis Bronz 30 and a German national whose name was not released.
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Doings in Parliament Ottawa September 17
Ottawa Sept 17 The Senate will sit and may consider the Unemployment Relief Bill after the House of Commons passes it. The Commons takes up the third reading of the Unemployment Bill and debates tariff changes. Bennett introduced tariff schedule changes affecting about 130 items.
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Ottawa House Divided Over Customs Act Amendment
In the Canadian House, the second division backed the Conservative government 116 to 62 after an amendment by former Premier Mackenzie King seeking a six month hoist on the Customs Act dumping clause. The vote drew mixed support from UTA, UF A, and Independent members. The bill heads to third reading as debate centers on dumping and tariff amendments.
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Robert Gardiner
H. E B. Spencer
D. M. Kennedy
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W. T. Lucas
Milton Campbell
William Irvine
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A. W. Neil
Agnes MacPhail
J. S .Woodsworth
A. A. Heaps
A MacInnis
Labor
G. G. Coote
U.F.A
Bennett
Canadians seek British meat mark extension alarms farmers
London reports Canadian plan to use the national mark on cattle exported for killing in Britain triggers alarm among English and Scottish farmers. The National Farmers Union weighs the issue as the Daily Herald notes the move challenges Lord Beaverbrook's argument that Canadian imports won’t affect British producers.
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Herbert Bailey
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Lord Beaverbrook
Canada
Presence of Ch Charlie Park Recalls Old Times
Calgary pioneer rancher Mr. Chartie Parks, once a confidant of Charles Russell, revisits old companions. He recalls rescuing Rev. White after a canoe accident near Bassano twenty five years ago, guiding the injured to Medicine Hat by train and reflecting on Bassano’s early, sparse beginnings.
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Undertaker Sells Bodies to Medical School
Ottawa undertaker Charlie Woodburn, holding the city burial contract for paupers, sold twenty one bodies to a medical school for dissection over the past three years. The Board of Control was informed and the Finance Commissioner forwarded a credit note to be deducted from his city account.
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Flight to England Cancelled By Boyd and Connor
Roosevelt Field New York September 17 an aerial expedition by Captain Errol Boyd and Lieutenant Harry Connor to England has been cancelled according to a cablegram from Channel A Levine owner of the trans Atlantic plane Columbia received here.
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Wheat and grain inspection figures from Winnipeg notes
Winnipeg report lists September wheat inspections at 1,771 versus 1,562 last year. Central grades show declines in oats 41 from 29, hurle 122 to 155, flax 51, rye 46 from 39, with mixed grains and screenings at 1 and missing details.
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Winchester shotgun contest tickets moving fast at Hodges store window
Pheasants on display in Hodges' window promote the Winchester shotgun competition. Tickets close Friday night at eight at City Hall with draws to follow. Sellers urged to return stubs to Dr. Moore to keep buyers eligible for prizes. Fish and Game Association holds final ticket check at The News office tomorrow at 7 30 p m.
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Plague Rages in Northern Manchuria Reports Say
Reports from Shanghai via Canadian Press Cable say bubonic plague has killed hundreds in Northern Manchuria. The outbreak is spreading toward Tsitsikar and communications with the affected area are cut.
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Tariff changes viewed as benefit by Toronto business leaders
Leading manufacturers merchants dairy men and others in Toronto say the tariff changes announced in Ottawa would aid the nation. They predict relief from the current economic low mood and a partial easing of unemployment, though a few remain cautious.
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Grain Movement Drives Winnipeg Rail Freight Surge
Grain movement in Winnipeg on September 16 surged as 1 771 000 bushels moved east west and south across Canadian Pacific lines. The day saw 801 cars loaded and rising storage in country elevators near Lakehead as fine weather aided transport. Manitoba output reached about 704 000 bushels with Saskatchewan and Alberta contributing substantial totals.
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J. G. Sutherland
Tariff changes announced by Mr Bennett
Ottawa reports tariff revisions totaling about 130 items covering broad categories. Articles including iron and velvets, cottons, woollens, agricultural products, live cattle, sheep, hogs, meat, oats, and other goods face adjustments. The measures aim to modify duties for various commodities and industry sectors.
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Shamrock V Disastrous Start in America's Cup Race
On Sept 17 at America's Cup course the Shamrock V suffered a mainsail failure, flooding the deck and briefly losing its rigging after crossing bow to bow with Enterprise. Enterprise pressed ahead as Shamrock struggled to recover, ending with Shamrock abandoning the race while Enterprise advanced toward victory.
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Calgary Power Co Probes Northern Alberta Sites
Calgary Power Co. investigates potential power sites in Northern Alberta as part of new requirement planning, announced by president G A Gaherty.
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G. A. Gaherty
Ottawa hospital incident prompts resignation talk
Report from Ottawa dated Sept 17 notes confusion over a Prime Ministerial move and a proposed hospital transfer for Rev. Matheson. The scene centers on a hospital room restriction as Dr. George McCarthy reports a veteran church leader's condition is not serious.
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Ottawa
Empire authors exchange urged to unify Empire literature
Arthur Stringer, famed Canadian author, tells reporters in Quebec that exchanging authors with England could benefit Empire literature and help unify language. He notes Canadians and English speak idioms alien to each side across the Atlantic, and that Canadian novels may reflect this.
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