Reduction in C N R Estimates for This Year
The Canadian National Railways report for 1936, totaling 22,500,060, was approved by the special committee on national railways and shipping. A wage rise for conductors and trainmen in 1927 could cost 5.5 to 6.0 million, with positive note on past earnings growth and employee spirit.
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Hinta
Canadian National Railways
Special Committee On National Railways and Shipping
Iease
Wate
Sir Henry Thornton
NUR
Hlenry
Henry
National Railways
Sir Henry
Australian Government Refuses Passports for Communist Leader
The Australian Government refuses passports for James Garden and three colleagues to attend the Pan Pacific Trade Union Congress in Canton. The move draws protests from Labor circles as Garden and allies push a hard line on Pacific peace, with officials citing security and political concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden
Canton
Sydney
Australia
James Garden
Pan-Pacific Trade Union Congress
Postmasters' Salaries and Commissions Held Steady This Year
Ottawa postmaster general P J Veniot told the sixth convention of the Canadian Postmasters Association that there will be no change in postmasters' salaries or commissions this year compared with last year. He noted no definite announcement could be made until after a full financial year under the penny postage system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otawa
Len. P J. Veniot
Norway ends prohibition as bill passes parliament
The assembly in Oslo approves abolition of prohibition with the vote recorded in a recent reference. New regulations take effect immediately in Ottawa. The private bills committee of the House of Commons rejects an act to incorporate the Thousand Islands International Bridge Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Ouawa
Hoase of Commons
Thousand Islands International Bridge Corporation
Negotiations for Peace Pact Between Warsaw Soviet and Polas
Report notes efforts to negotiate a broad peace pact in Warsaw involving the Soviet Union and Poland to guarantee peace through arbitration in case of disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Soviet
Russia
Polas
Loerden Bill To Legalize Betting Defeated In Commons
An attempt to introduce a bill in the House of Commons to legalize betting in England was defeated by a vote of 146 to 44.
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Loerden
House of Commons
England
Canada Not Bound by Imperial Conference Decisions Says Premier King
Premier W L Mackenzie King told the House of Commons that Canada is not bound by Imperial Conference decisions. He said defence commitments were made on Canada’s behalf and that each Dominion must decide through its own government and Parliament how far to take part in defence matters.
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Ottawa
Imperial Conference
W L. Mackenzie King
House of Commons
London
Kinz
Canada
Reepret
Sala
Spanish South American air service planned
Berlin eyes an airship link between Spain and South America within 18 months. Hugo Eckner predicts the German government will supply 2 million marks to complete the ship built in Germany. Agreements with Argentine and other South American governments are expected. Initial plan aims for a round trip every three weeks carrying mail and passengers, with a 15 ton cargo.
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Berlin
Spain
South America
Hugo Eckner
Zeppelin
Germany
Adelaide Millionaire Claim Sparks Court Bid
Claimants in Adelaide file suits over a fictitious $500,000,000 fortune said to accrue interest for 200 years. Edward Webber, a Holland merchant prince, died in New York leaving a vast legacy to his seventh generation. Australian claimants expect hundreds of millions and plan a meeting to discuss the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Australia
Edward Webber
Prince of Holland
New York
No Amendments Planned to Present Pension Act This Year
Ottawa officials state no further changes will be made to the Pension Act this year. Minister Ian J. H. King says the act already provides pensions for disabilities attributed to or incurred during military service and those resulting from war related injury or disease, with no denial of pensions for war related cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ian J. H. King
Dr. King
March Employment Rise in Ottawa Spreads Across Sectors
A moderate March employment gain occurred in Ottawa with broader gains than in prior years. Manufacturing and construction led increases while logging mining and trade showed seasonal softness.
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Ottawa
Plac
Governor General Becomes Chief of Vancouver Island Tribe
In Victoria British Columbia Lord Willingdon the Governor General was initiated as Chief Gottushun or Chief Ranbow of the Vancouver Island tribes in a ceremonial, colorful event witnessed by many in the city.
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Victoria
Lord Willingdon
Canada
Gottushun
Ranbow
Vancouver Island
Pension Bill Passes Ottawa Senate for Supreme Court Retirement
The Senate has given third readings to a pension bill providing for retirement at age 75 for Supreme Court judges and for additional membership on the Supreme Court bench. The measure aims to define retirement cre asoning and seating provisions in Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Senate
House of Arm
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Bench
Photo captures deer and wolves chased by snowshoe trappers
In the Laurentian Mountains near the Canadian Pacific lines, a photograph shows men on snowshoes pursuing deer and wolves. The scene depicts a tame deer and a doe captured after a heavy chase, with trappers in Ontario and Quebec noted for saving young animals from death by freezing.
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Ontario
Quebec
Laurentian Mountains
Uniane
Calvary Government Considering Agricultural Relief Measures
An Ottawa discussion outlines relief actions for farmers including export controls on commodities, railway rate reductions for horses, and grants for grain screenings. Dr Tolmie cites annual beef losses and calls for a beef grading system and grass rotation experiments to improve quality and support the dairy and cattle sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
United State
Athlon
United States
Albert
Foreigners Flee Interior China as Shanghai Seeks Security
Shanghai reports a general strike in the offing as foreigners flee the interior. A barbed wire barrier is rising along Avenue Edward VII to guard the international settlement while the Suffolk Regiment protects cable offices. Japanese authorities warn Cantonese and anti foreign incidents continue at Jiankow with ships fired at and a US destroyer returning fire. Missionaries in the Yangtze Valley largely depart while about 100 stay at their posts despite dangers.
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Shanghai
Edward VII
International Settlement
Suffolk Regiment
General Labor Union
Yangtse
Jiankow
John B. Ford
Manilla
Nanking
China
Yangtze Valley
Amendments to Grain Act Before House
The article notes proposals and discussions on amendments to the Grain Act by the Commission and the Board of Commissioners. It describes delivery conditions, duties of country elevators, samples, investigations into disputes over grades and weights, and a ministerial letter urging suggested approaches. Mr. Boyd endorses the proposals as fair to all parties.
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Les
Tie Dre
Commission
Boyd
Manitoba Liberal Leader Robson Elected to Succeed Norris
Judge Hugh A. Robson KC is named leader of the Manitoba Liberal party at a Winnipeg convention, succeeding Hon T C Norris who resigned last year. Robson, born in England in 1871 and a longtime West public figure, came to Canada in 1882 and has been a pioneer resident of Winnipeg.
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Hugh A. Robson
T. C. Norris
Winnipeg
The
West
Liberal Party
Judge Robson
Fred. Hamilton
Provincial
Liberal Association
Norris
Barrow-in-Furness
England
Canada
Winnipes
Death of Sir Charles Tupper Vancouver
Sir Charles Tupper KCMG KCLD died at his home after a pneumonia illness confined him to bed for nearly two weeks. Born in Amherst Nova Scotia in 1855 he was the son of the late Right Hon Sir Charles Tupper who once served as prime minister of the Dominion.
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Vancouver
Jion
Charles Tupper
K-C.m.g
K.C.L.D
Sir Charles
Canada
Amherst
N.S
Dominion
Salt as effective as remedies for dyspepsia
Reports from the University of Melbourne Australia indicate common salt helps certain types of plain dyspepsia. Dr. F A Apperly reports salt as an effective remedy and mentions its usefulness in digestion issues observed in clinical studies.
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Washington
University of Melbourne
Australia
F. A. Apperly
Record Speeds Mark Early 20th Century Transport
The report notes several speed records across transport modes. Major Segrave drives car near 203 mph, airplane records claim December 24 in France, and sea trials show watercraft reaching about 77.85 mph with Lake George tests. Cunard’s Mauretania and Leviathan figures cited, with speeds in knots and miles per hour.
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Major Segrave
New York
Segrave
Tapten Beach
Florentin Hennect
Jacksonville
Fla
Detroit
Lake George
Peed Berts
England
British Will Protect Colony of Hong Kong
The British government pledges full protection of the colony and mainland territories during China’s civil warfare. A local secretary of state assures there is no intention to surrender Hong Kong nor diminish British rights or authority in any administered areas.
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Hong Kong
Mong Kong
Kong Wong
China
Jong Kong
Increase in Taxable Value of Property in Canada 1925
Dominion Bureau of Statistics report shows total taxable real property rising by 1 303 772 886 from 1919 to 1925. Dominion-wide property value reached 7 351 785 535 in 1925, up from 6 028 012 649 in 1919. Personal property taxed in select provinces grew from 52 929 719 in 1919 to 56 434 for 1925.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Dominion
Oxford Students Plan Aid to Canadian Harvest in Summer
Oxford University students will sail for Montreal in July to help harvest Canadian wheat. Recruited under the Canadian government and a railway, they will work on Ontario farms until mid August, then move to Manitoba before returning to England for college reopening in October.
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Oxford
Oxford University Stuents
Montreal
Ontario
Manitoba
England
Equality of status binding British Empire in 1926
Ernest Lapointe defended the Imperial Conference of 1926, saying it did not alter the British North America Act but crystallized the principle of equality among nations. He called it a major step toward unity and liberty within the empire and noted its promise for peace and progress.
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Okiawa
Lon
Ernest Lapointe
Imperial Conference Committee
Lapointe
Commonwealth
Powers Will Demand Reparations After Nanking Outbreaks
London reports Britain weighs demands for apology and reparations from Chinese Nationalist authorities over the Nanking anti foreign riots. Other powers may join in concerted action as exchanges progress. Britain seeks united front, delaying note delivery amid talk of broad multinational consent.
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London
Great Brigain
Nanking
Great Britain
United States
Slave Expedition Attacked by Burmese Push
In North Burmah the second slave emancipation expedition faced an attack by natives. Captain West and two expedition members were killed, three wounded, and interpreters missing. Military police reinforcement was dispatched as heliograph communication limited details. In Hugwang Valley about 1,000 slaves were freed last year with government compensation to owners.
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Rangoon
Burmah
Kachan Hii
West
Hugwang
India not ready for self government, Birkenhead tells Lords
The Earl of Birkenhead, India secretary, said India lacks competence for self rule amid Moslem Hindu antagonism. He spoke during a debate on broader self government, noting promising general outlook and signs of cooperation with natives, but warned releasing sedition prisoners could spark further disorder.
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London
Earl of Birkenhead
India
House of Lords
Lord Birkenhead
House
Sle
New Auto Rules in London Propose Drastic Reforms
Government Dit outlines sweeping changes including no fixed speed limit choice before Parliament, a new careless driving offence, and compulsory insurance for all motor vehicles. Ottawa report notes rural credits bill reaches third reading after Senate amendments mirroring last year’s provisions.
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London
Ottawa
Senate
Canada
Canadian Minister Lapointe to Represent Canada in Canberra
Ottawa reports Justice Minister Frnest Lapointe will depart Thursday for Vancouver and sail for Australia on April 6. He will represent Canada at the opening of the Australian Parliament building in Canberra. The historic role marks a notable moment in Canada Australia relations with Governor General involvement cited.
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Ottawa
Lapointe
Vancouver
Australas
Canada
Canberra
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