Bank inquiry sessions move to West and across Canada
The royal commission on banking and currency wraps Ottawa hearings, then heads to Victoria for a transcontinental series with Dr. W C Clark and C S Tompkins as witnesses. Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, and Winnipeg visits planned. questions probe treasury functions and mint profits.
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Ottawa
Ont
Royal Commission On Banking and Currency
Victoria
W. C. Clark
C. S Tompkins
Calgary
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Regina
Winnipeg
Lord Macmillan
Thomas White
Beaudrey Loman
Clark
Treasury Board
Canada
Dr. Clark
Commission
Royal Mint
Beaudry Leman
Vancouver
Strike ballots set in Montreal over wage cuts
Railway running trades in Montreal arrange September 15 ballot to decide on striking in response to a second 10 percent wage reduction by Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways. Ballots mailed to engineers conductors trainmen telegraphers and enginemen as the unions press the dispute. Shop trades keep their opposition unchanged to the 10 percent cut.
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Montreal
Que
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific Railways
Rairoad
Ocean Eagle to Sail 3000 Miles Toward St Lawrence
The federal steamer Ocean Eagle under Capt. William A. Poole will depart after ice survey season ends and sail through Hudson Straits on a voyage about 3000 miles toward a port in the St. Lawrence region or the maritimes. It will tow the dredge Church 1 No. 1 to the eastern seaboard.
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Churchill, Man
Ocean Eagle
William A. Poole
Hudson Straits
St. Lawrence River
Maritimes
Eastern
Seaboard
Silver Ingot Payment on War Debt Arrives in San Francisco
Five million dollars in ingot silver-part payment of Great Britain's war debt was taken to the United States mint in San Francisco awaiting coinage. The metal arrived from Bombay after trans shipments at Hong Kong and Seattle.
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San Francisco
Great Britain
United States
Bombay
Hong Kong
Seattle
Wheat meeting reconvenes in London August 21
London will host the reconvened meeting of wheat exporting and importing country representatives on August 21 at the Canada House. Sir George Perley arranged the session at Prime Minister Bennett's request. Attending will Hon. M. A. MacPherson, Mr. Bennett, and Hon. G. H. Ferguson with Ferguson to visit Ontario briefly.
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Ottawa
Canada House
London
England
George Perley
George Has Aranged
R. B. Bennett
M. A. MacPherson
Saskatchewan
MacPherson
Bennett
Hon
G. H. Ferguson
Canada
Ferguson
Ontario
Proposed U S Grain Code Sets Minimum Margins
Washington reports a proposed fair competition code for grain exchanges fixes definite minimum margins for most speculative grain purchases. It aligns rules with post drop price regulations and requires exchange officials to regulate and carry out the margins.
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Washington
Farm Adjustment Administration
Italian Aviators Hurt In Azores Seaplane Takeoff
Four Italian aviators from General Italo Balbo's seaplane squadron were injured when the I-Rani overturned during takeoff from Ponta Delgada Azores bound for Lisbon. Captain Ranieri was the pilot. Lieutenant Squaglia died of lung congestion.
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Horta
Azores
Italo Balbo
Lisbon
Portugal
Ranieri
Squaglia
Cremaschi
Boveri
Ponta Delgada
Italy
Chicago
Amsterdam
Autumn Approaches as Trappers Move North and Birds South
Mid summer heat wanes south of Churchill while fall winds sweep the wastes north of Churchill. Trappers head north to their lines and birds migrate south toward the prairies, signaling the coming season.
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Churchill
Man
Prairies
Hudson Bay Railway Spur Near Manitoba Townsite Finished
The week ending August fifth marked near completion of Hudson Bay Railway summer program with re conditioning and ballast operations nearly done. The industrial spur along the Manitoba government townsite, about one mile long, was completed this week.
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Churchill
Man
Hudson Bay Railway
Manitoba
Winnipeg eyes British market for new loan issues
Mayor Ralph Webb said Winnipeg, inspired by London's warm reception of the £15,000,000 Canadian loan, may float further issues in the British market. Since 1914 the city has relied on Canadian and American markets for capital.
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Winnipeg
Man
London
Ralph Webb
Eggs for Northern Port Ituna to Chesterfield Inlet
Fresh eggs from Ituna Saskatchewan, 210 dozen packed in salt, were sent to Sergeant Wight and Constable N Yates in Chesterfield Inlet Northwest Territories. The eggs, scarce and long-lasting, will travel by rail to Churchill then by Hudson’s Bay Company boat to the northern post for winter use.
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Ituna
Sergeant Wight
Constable N. Yates
Chesterfield Inlet
N.W.T
Constable Yates
Churchill
Hudson's Bay Company
Poppies Grow Near Victoria Under RCMP Probe
Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigate suspected poppy cultivation on several tracts near Saanich Victoria. Poppies can be grown but not harvested under law. Dried poppies used to brew tea show about eight percent morphine content. A test case may arise as Ottawa weighs banning poppy cultivation.
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Victoria
B.C
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Saanich
Ottawa
Bus Line To Churchill Saskatoon 1933 Operation Planned
The federal department of Railways and Canals proposes a motor bus service between The Pas and Churchill for the 1933 navigation season. Buses will run on railway tracks from August 10 to October 15, with weekly postal service between The Pas and Churchill. The Pas to Churchill bus leaves Tuesday at 11 AM. arrives next evening. Return mail leaves Churchill Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning for The Pas Monday afternoon.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Pas
Churchill
Federal Department of Railways and Canals
Post Office Department
Warm welcome for Governor General in northern Alberta
Edmonton crowds greet the Earl and Countess of Bessborough on their first day tour of Canada. Excellencies were feted along the Peace River route with receptions at McLennan Father and Peace River amid perfect weather as the visit, planned long before, begins.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Peace River
Canada
Earl of Bessborough
Countess of Bessborough
McLennan
Father and Peace
Mackenzie Supports Canadian Banking Commission Leader
Hon. Ian Mackenzie MP Vancouver Centre praised the royal commission on banking and currency as the most important issue before Canadians. He urged recovery through a proper financial system and endorsed Lord Macmillan as chairman during his Winnipeg to Vancouver travel from Great Britain.
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Winnipeg
Man
Royal Commission On
Ian Mackenzie
M.P
Vancouver Centre
Vancouver
Great Britain
Mackenzie
Lord Macmillan
Canadian Leaders Urge Study of U S Recovery Plan
In Victoria and Winnipeg leaders urge Canada to study the U S national recovery act. Premier Tolmie says Canada should observe U S efforts for prosperity and farmer and worker revenue, while Premier Bracken advocates adopting similar policies tailored to Canada to ease trade barriers.
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Victoria
B.C
Montreal
S. F. Tolmie
British Columbia
Canada
Winnipeg
Man
John Bracken
Manitoba
Bracken
New Public School Readers Banff Western Provinces Study
The inter provincial education committee of Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia met in Banff to plan new public school readers. They include deputy ministers Dr Fletcher Dr Huff Dr Ross and Dr Willis with Alberta minister Hon Perren Baker attending. A special committee recommended discarding current readers after 15 years when finances permit.
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Banff
Alberta
Robert Fletcher
Manitoba
J. S. Huff
Saskatchewan
John T Ross
S. J. Willis
British Columbia
Perren Baker
Ontario Rifle Team May Not Be Represented at Bisley
Col. F. F. Clarke reports that Toronto may not send a Bisley team next year as the Dominion Rifle Association struggles to cover costs after reduced government grants. The ARA and Ottawa officials note funding shortfalls threaten participation.
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Toronto
Ont
Canada
Bisley
F. F. Clarke
Montread
Ontario Rifle Association
Dominion Rifle Association
City Council Lowers 1933 Property Tax Rates
Public school supporters face 43 mills while separate school supporters pay 44.20 mills after the council approved 1933 rates, reducing the total tax by 1.70 mills from last year. The action signals relief for taxpayers in Prince Albert.
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Prince Albert
Victor Emanuel Stable Sells 18 Horses at Saratoga Auction
The entre stable of Victor Emanuel was sold at public auction in the sales ring. Eighteen head sold for a total of $38,400, averaging $2,133 per horse.
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Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Victor Emanuel
Radio Therapy Institute Planned for London Ont
The Telegram reports plans are completed for a radio therapy institute in London Ontario with operations slated to begin early next year. The project is organized by Radio Institute Toronto and involves a move to establish regional medical services in London.
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Toronto
Ont
London
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