Retailers Seek Tax on Mail Order Business in West
The Canadian Herald Merchants Association convention at Vancouver adopted resolutions condemning the stamp tax on cheques and the extra charges for boxes and carriage. They urged a tax on mail order business to be distributed among concerned municipalities and to amend the constitution. Debates covered income tax and egg grading regulations with Alberta delegates pushing for northern dealer grading. the committee recommended against a plan to allow country dealers to buy and sell up graded eggs for resale, and the issue was deferred for reconsideration.
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Vancouver
Herail Merchants’ Association of Canada
Quebec
Dominion Board
Alberta
Rifians Prep To Strike at Holy City Ouezzan
Abd el Krim leads Riffian tribesmen in plans to seize Ouezzan near Fes as French forces rush reinforcements. French response includes heavy artillery, tanks and armored cars, with air reconnaissance and planned rapid deployment from key centers. Hou Aisha post is under strain from fatigue and water shortage.
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Fez
French Morocco
Abd-el-Krim
Ouezzan
Fes
Hou Aisha
May Develop Zinc Industry Near Sudbury Prospect
A U S syndicate presses to locate the main zinc deposit in the Sudbury nickel district northern Ontario. Prospects are bright for a major zinc find as prospectors previously sought coal in the region and uncovered zinc potential.
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U. S
Sudbury
Toronto
Ontario
United States
Sudbury Nickel
Argentina Allocates 400000 Pesos for Prince of Wales Visit
The senate approved an appropriation of 400000 pesos to entertain the Prince of Wales during his upcoming visit to Argentina. British subjects in Argentina organize festivities and the prince’s portrait appears widely in public life.
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Buenos Aires
Senate
Prince of Wales
Argentina
Bankers pledge coast to coast buy in Canada movement
A Montreal meeting of bankers brokers bond dealers and transport firms voiced unequivocal support for a buy in Canada movement to span the country. Agriculturists producers and consumers will be asked to aid the effort.
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Montreal
Canada
First Divorce in Far North Edmonton Granted
His Honor Judge Da bee acting as stipendiary magistrate for the Northwest Territories granted the first divorce ever given in the Far North. He returned to the city July 28 from Fort Smith to oversee the proceedings.
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Edmonton
Dabee
Northwest Territories
Fort Smith
Far North
Cologne guns case veteran jailed for 12 years
Heinrich Strippgen once employed by Krupps was sentenced to twelve years in prison for selling major gun plans to foreign powers during the war. In Almariin Spain a lightning storm struck an aluminum and herch vessel without causing damage.
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Cologne
Heinrich Strippgen
The
Krupps
Almariin
Spain
Alunrin & Herch
Mount Conquerore Expedition Returns With Welcome
Captain A. H McCarthy leader of the Vancouver expedition to Canada's highest peak returns with Lieut. Col. W. W. Foster H F Lambert and Henry Hall Jr. from Victoria. Lambert bears frost bitten feet. Foster states there is nothing more to add beyond previous reports.
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Canada
Vancouver
Honrt Logan
Jean
A. H McCarthy
Wilbur
B.C
W. W. Foster
Ds.c
H. F. Lambert
Ottawa
Henry Hall, Jr
Bouton
Victoria
Mr. Lambert
Lambert
Col. Foster
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool seen as first year success
Hon Manning v Doherty MLA East Kent Ontario, former agriculture minister, aided in pool setup and spoke at the Saskatchewan Wheat Producers Association rally at the Stadium on the exhibition grounds. He called the pool the salvation of agriculture and urged strong commodity marketing. He noted eastern expectations for a bountiful crop this year.
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Regina
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Manning v. Doherty
M.L.A
East Kent
Ontario
Drury
Saskatchewan Wheat Producers” Association
Exhibition Grounds
Salvation of Agriculture
Doherty
Refunding Of Loans Government Must Finance to 165 Million
Ottawa to finance maturing loans this year totaling 165,000,000 dollars. First obligation of five million pounds sterling due August 12 will be met in cash. Treasury bills 90,000,000 due August 24. November 1 notes 2,000,000 due. The 1915 war loan of 42,615,500 dollars matures December 1. Robb to discuss refunding with financial houses in Toronto.
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Ottawa
James A. Robb
Treasury
More Farmers for Alberta Trade talk in Edmonton
Bankes Amery counsel for the overseas settlement board and a board member visited Edmonton en route to the coast and Australia. He discussed British immigration prospects with Hon. Geo Hoadley and announced 100 more young Britons are expected this fall with applications now being received at London offices.
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Edmonton
Alta
Bankes Amery
The
Overseas Settlement Board
Australia
Geo. Hoadley
Alberta
Mr. Amery
London
Baxter Resigns Seat Triggers By Elections Across Provinces
Ottawa reports Hon. J. B. M. Baxter resigns from Saint John seat after becoming leader of the New Brunswick Conservative party. Four vacancies exist in the House of Commons with Compton Quebec East Hastings and West Middlesex also vacant. If no general election occurs, by elections will be necessary in these districts.
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Ottawa
J. B. M. Baxter
Saint John
New Brunswick
House of Commons
Compton
Quebec
East Hastings
West Middlesex
Winnipeg Hotel to Rise As Bungalow Styled Inn
Minaki Ing, a former Canadian National Railways summer hotel destroyed by fire last month, will be rebuilt in bungalow style similar to Jasper Park Lodge. Sir Henry Thornton announced plans for immediate redevelopment and reception of the new inn.
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Winnipeg
Canadian National Railways
Jasper Park Lodge
Henry Thornton
Federal Election Speculation in Ottawa
Ottawa reports say cabinet meetings will pause until after New Brunswick votes on August 16. The outcome may influence whether the federal government dissolves parliament this autumn. If favorable, early elections could be urged. if not, delay arguments grow stronger.
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Ottawa
New Brunswick
British naval programme passes House after tax opposition
The House of Commons approved the governments cruiser building programme despite Liberal and Labour calls to cut 58 million pounds in shipbuilding appropriations. Ramsay MacDonald failed to alter the plan 276 to 140 as ministers avoided Pacific tensions and stressed Britain must maintain a navy equal to any other power. Churchill reaffirmed Britain’s sea strength and readiness amid talk of US Japan frictions and rising French submarine power.
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London
House of Commons
Ramsay MacDonald
House
Pacific
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Britain
United States
Japan
Georgia House rejects evolution teaching ban amendment
An amendment to prohibit teaching evolution in Georgia common schools failed in the State House of Representatives by an overwhelming vote. The decision delays moves to restrict curriculum in public schools across the state.
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Atlanta
Common Schools
Georgia
House of Representatives
Proposal to tax railways on a mileage basis
Winnipeg report on a proposal backed by Sir Henry Thornton Major G M Bell and M Gardiner to tax railways by mileage instead of gross earnings Premier Bracken questions equity in Manitoba where mileage is small but business large railway officials plan to push the idea with other provinces and on return to meet Premier Bracken
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Henry Thornton
Canadian National Railways
G. M. Bell
M. Gardiner
Canadian National Board
Premier Bracken
Bracken
Costs Rise for Harvest in Western Canada Across Grains
Canadian farmers will spend about 25 percent more to harvest this year due to heavy straw across 20 million acres of wheat 10 million of oats 3 million of barley rye and flax. The higher costs benefit 60000 harvesters and twine makers while freight rates cut losses by roughly five to six cents per bushel. Forecasts range from 500 million to 350 million bushels with risks from heat moisture rust and parasites.
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Winnipeg
Western
Canada
Delegates Head to Melbourne for Imperial Press Conference
More than 50 delegates from Canada and Great Britain left by liner Aorangi for Australia to attend the Imperial Press Conference in Melbourne on September 29 and 30. The Old Country party led by Viscount and Viscountess Burnham plans a round the world return via Suez, with Freemantle sailing on November 3. The Canadian group will mostly return through Vancouver in October.
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Canada
Great Britain
Imperial
Melbourne
Aorangi
Australia
Old Country Party
Viscount
Viscountess Burnham
Suez Canal
England
Freemantle
Vancouver
Japanese alpinists depart Jasper for 25 day Columbia Icefield trek
Led by Yuko Maki sec retary of the Japanese Alpine Club six Japanese climbers leave Jasper Park Lodge Alberta for a 25 day expedition into the Columbia Icefield. They plan to reach the Athabasca and North Saskatchewan headwaters and attempt Mount Alberta with Swiss guides and Brewster outfitters supplying horses and gear.
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Yuko Maki
Japanese Alpine Club
Jasper Park Lodge
Jasper
Alberta
Columbia Icefield
Canadian Rockies
Athabasca
North Saskatchewan
Mount
Heinrich Fuhrer
Hans Kohler
Jean Webber
Fred Brewster
Brewster Ranch
N. Okabe
M. Hatano
Y. Mita
S. Hashimoto
Y. Maki
Outfitter
H. Fuhrer
J. Webber
H. Kohler
Haig Sails For England Amid Canada Mission Tour
Earl Haig and Countess Haig sail from Montreal July aboard the Letitia en route to England. A depot guard and military band accompany them from Sir Henry Thornton’s home as crowds bid farewell. Haig’s Canada mission aims to unite ex service organizations into a single body across a large portion of the Dominion.
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Montreal
Earl Haig
Countess Haig
England
Letitia
Sir Henry Thornton
Mner
Canada
Dominion
Inventor Plans Death Stroke War Weapon Demo
Detroit scientist Dr Edwin R Scott announced a coastal naval demonstration off California of a new munition named the death stroke. He says the weapon will destroy life within a 20 mile radius when it contacts a target. Scott, who sold killalite artillery shells to the French government in World War I, predicts the test within two months on a United States battleship.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States
California
Edwin R. Scott
Detroit
Scott
Duke of York Won’t Attend Yorktown Forum Visit
The Duke of York has accepted the honorary presidency of the World Forum of Freedom at Yorktown Virginia but is not expected to travel to Yorktown next year as New York dispatches claimed. The forum aims to restore and perpetuate the Yorktown battlefield scene where Lord Cornwallis surrendered in October 1781.
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London
Duke of York
Prince of Wales
World Forum of Freedom
Yorktown
New York
World Forum
Lord Cornwallis
Treaty Relating to China Will Now Be Ratified
Washington reports preparations at the state department for formal exchange of ratifications of the nine power treaty relating to China. Paris documents confirming France's ratification are expected soon, completing the last of the nine powers. The treaty creates a commission to revise Chinese customs and grant a five percent ad valorem duty to the Chinese Central Government, seen as essential to stabilize China and protect foreigners.
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Washington
Department of State
China
New Grain Act Revived Regulations Begin Operation
The revised Canada Grain Act took effect August 1 after passage of the order in council. A proclamation will appear in The Canada Gazette. The act, debated by a special committee, focuses on elevator operation and the weighing and grading of grain, with possible future commission control of terminal elevators if ordered by the government.
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Ottawa
Canada
Herriot to Attend Near East Relief Golden Rule Dinner
Paris reports former French premier Edouard Herriot has accepted invitation to Near East Relief annual dinner in New York on September 29. Herriot has long worked with the charity and chaired the French observance of Golden Rule Sunday for two years.
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Paris
Edouard Herriot
New York
Herriot
Tolerance urged as Canada’s need today in interview
Banff Springs Alia reports Lieut Governor Harry Cockshutt of Ontario, head of Cockshutt Plow Co. and Canadian Pacific director, calls for unity of eastern western policies. He warns Canada’s growth pains from over expansion and urges economy, thrift, and industrial development to provide year round jobs and reduce regional divides.
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Banff Springs
Alia
ABC of Canada
Harry Cockshutt
Ontario
Cockshutt Plow Company
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Cockshutt
Western Canada
South America
Western
Increase In Passport Issues Unusual Travel Surge
Ottawa reports a rise in Canadian passport issuances with travel abroad expanding beyond typical levels. Peak months are March through May, with higher travel in July and August. annual total expected above 30 000 as fees rise by five dollars. The Imperial Government insists that Canadians traveling to the British Isles require identification, maintaining the passport as the simplest long term method.
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Ottawa
St. Lawrence
Canada
British Isles
Alberta appoints Woods to lead freight rate case
S. B. Woods, K.C., of Edmonton, named provincial freight rates counsel to represent Alberta before the railway commission. He will argue only for Alberta. Premier Greenfield outlines two aims: a through rate on coal and grain westward matching the Crow's Nest tariff and a favorable coal rate as a national priority.
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S. B. Woods
K.C
Railway Commission
Edmonton
Alberta
Greenfield
Crow’s Nest
Icebound MacMillan arc expedition ships depart Greenland
A radio message from July 27 reports the steamers Bowdoin and Peary of the MacMillan Arctic expedition leaving South Upernavik Greenland and heading north toward Melville Bay. The message notes all well as received by the National Geographic Society via Seattle.
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Washington
Bowdoin
Peary
Upernavik
Greenland
Melville Bay
National Geographical Society
Seattle
Germany Pays Large War Debt to Allies
Germany has paid nearly 1 billion dollars toward its wartime bill, a treasury announcement in the House of Commons says. Reparations, in merchandise and cash, distributed by the reparations commission through June, totaled about 200 million dollars.
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Germany
London
Treasury
House of Commons
Reparations Commission
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Holy City
Buy In Canada” Movement
Hon. Doherty
Robb
Minaki
Bate
U. S. Battleship
MacMillan
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