Unemployment policy debate dominates Ottawa Parliament
A heated session in Ottawa featured demands for government unemployment policy and a pledge that such policy would be stated after estimates. Prime Minister Bennett defended parliamentary practice and politicians clashed over unemployment insurance and the threat of riots amid warnings from East and West.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
R. B. Bennett
Mackenzie King
Woodsworth
Labor
Winnipeg North Centre
R. J. Manion
North Winnipeg Centre
Arctic rendezvous eyed Graf Zeppelin and Nau tilus flight
Dr. Hugo Eckener forecasts a possible Arctic flight this year if funding for the Graf Zeppelin expedition is secured. He may personally command the airship, with Wilkins planning to meet in polar wastes in New York. In Montreal Col William Avery Bishop VC to join an oil company business venture and commute by air to Muskoka.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
Graf Zeppelin
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Associated Press
Hugo Eckener
Arctic
Graf
New York
Wilkins
Montreal
Montreal Star
William Avery Bishop
V.C
Anf Oil Company
Canada
the Star
Muskoka
Gandhi May Revolt Again In India Report
Government circles uneasy as Gandhi allies hint at a new non-violent campaign. Reports claim the nationalist leader seeks action against British rule due to dissatisfaction with delays.
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Ahmedabad
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Saiid
Unrest in Winnipeg as 6000 Demonstrators Clash With Police
Six thousand unemployed men clashed with police in Winnipeg near the Legislative Buildings. Dozens injured as rocks and cement flew, windows broke, and streetcar traffic halted. Demonstrators, after appealing to Premier Bracken, dispersed singing the Red Anthem and cheering the Soviet regime.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
John Bracken
World’s fastest telegraph capacity on Toronto Winnipeg line
The Canadian National Telegraphs announce a 24 channel carrier current system from Toronto to Winnipeg. The new setup uses double modulation to run two carrier systems on one pair of wires, yielding a theoretical 9 600 words per minute. The arrangement provides 24 trunk telegraph circuits for east west transmission for years.
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Winnipeg
Man
Toronto
Canadian National Telegraphs
Accidents On Britain Streets Rise Sharply in 1930
The Home Office records show life on British streets growing more dangerous in 1930. A daily average of over 20 street deaths occurred, with 156 793 vehicle and horse accidents, up 4 992 from 1929. Seven thousand three hundred five people were killed and 177 805 injured, increases of 609 and 6 978 respectively.
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London
England
Great Britain
Home Office
Canadian envoy Herridge and bride sail for Europe
Major W. D. Herridge and his bride Miss Mildred Bennett depart New York after their wedding. Herridge, the new Canadian envoy to the United States, plans to assume duties at the Canadian legation in Washington around June 1.
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New York
W. D. Herridge
United States
Mildred Bennett
R. B. Bennett
Canada
Europe
Washington
Two Killed in Mine Blast Near Edmonton
A gas explosion at Ellerslie Collieries mine twelve miles south of Edmonton Alberta killed two men and seriously burned a third.ocumented site reports the incident inside the mine.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Ellerslie
Here
Deportations Target French Canadians in New England
A Manchester dispatch reports 35 federal officers plan a sweeping roundup to deport thousands of aliens. An estimated 29 000 French Canadians may be sent to Quebec or expelled, claimed to protect native labor. Officials deny targeting any nationality.
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Montreal
Manchester
N.H
Anna C. M Tillinghast
New England
Maine
Quebec
Twe
Ottawa Pledges Tariff Advisory Board Legislative Rollout
Ottawa estimates include 120000 to fund salaries and expenses for a tariff board. The government plans to establish by legislation a board to investigate tariff matters, replacing the abolished advisory body. The Speech from the Throne promises creation of a tariff inquiry board.
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Ottawa
Ont
Tariff Advisory Board
Tariff Board
Advocates Deflated Coin to Boost Canadian Economy
Ottawa MP George G. Coote urged a depreciation of the Canadian dollar to inflate prices and offset deflation. He argued deflation harms industry and cited 30 percent dollar depreciation in Argentina and Uruguay as boosting their wheat export advantage in Great Britain.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
George G. Coote
Macleod
Alberta
Coote
Dominion
Ferguson remarks on Russian coal probe in Commons
In Ottawa readings attributed to Hon. G. Howard Ferguson were presented in the House by Liberal MP Thomas Reid. They questioned whether the statements were official and approved. Ferguson said Canada barred Russian coal to shield Welsh competition in the Dominion market. Reid said Canada refused trade for local gain, not Wales or Britain. No government reply followed, closing the matter.
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Ottawa
Ont
G. Howard Ferguson
Great Britain
House of Commons
Thomas Reid
New Westminster
Ontario
Canada
Wales
Dominion
Australia Wins Temporary War Debt Concession in Britain
In the House of Commons Rt. Hon. J. H. Thomas announced a reduction in Australia’s annual war debt payments to Great Britain under the 1921 funding agreement. The $26.25 million yearly payments may fall by over $8 million for the next two financial years starting October 30, and the principal debt repayment period may be extended two years. Australia’s war debt under the 1931 agreement stood at $464.2 million.
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London
England
Australia
Great Britain
House of Commons
J. H. Thomas
Alfonso Denies Abdication While Exiled King Plans Return
Madrid reports assert Alfonso did not sign an abdication document and keeps details of what he did sign secret. He may still claim the Spanish throne and could return if conditions favor. He reportedly lives wealthy abroad, with vast fortunes and savvy investments, likely basing himself in London near Kensington Palace with Beatrice’s family.
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Madrid
Spain
Alfonso
Europe
Queen Christina
Great Britain
London
England
Kensington Palace
Princess Beatrice
Western Cattle Arrive At Eastern Market
Regina reports the first trainload of cattle from Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia has arrived in Montreal under the Council of Western Beef Producers. Secretary Jack Byers says the organization aims to market cattle with minimal overhead and to place headquarters in Calgary.
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Regina
Sask
Council of Western Beef Producers
Montreal
Jack Byers
Dominion Livestock
Britain Buys Russian Wheat in First Quarter
The New York Times reports from London that Britain increased purchases of Russian wheat in the first quarter, paying nearly ten times as much as the previous year. Russia supplied 5,788,947 hundredweight valued at 7,218,995 dollars, while 1930 imports stood at 321,912 hundredweight worth 778,500 dollars.
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New York
New York Times
London
Britain
Russia
Board of Trade
Great Britain
New Alberta Lieutenant Governor Sworn In May 3
Edmonton reports that Mr Justice W L Walsh will be sworn in as Alberta Lieutenant Governor on May 3. Walsh will retire from the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Alberta before assuming the new post, succeeding Dr W E Egbert.
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Edmonton
Alberta
W. L. Walsh
Justice Walsh
Supreme Court of Alberta
W. E. Egbert
Gift for Canadian Author Miss Saunders at 70th Birthday
Toronto celebration honors Canadian author Miss Marshall Saunders with a birthday book featuring contributions from scores of writers and artists and messages from public men of Canada as literary clubs pay tribute.
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Toronto
Ont
Marshall Saunders
Canada
Miss Saunders
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Major Herridge
Bride
Raymond Knister
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Euston
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