Two Vessels Chartered for H B Test Grain Shipment
Montreal reports two tramp steamers to carry about 7 000 tons each of heavy grain from Churchill Man to Europe between Sept 15 and 25 1931. Ships Warkworth Farnworth Wentworth of Dalgliesh line selected pending final choice with through rate from Fort William to London used as basis for experimental pricing. charter aims to test full loading at Churchill with elevator planned for future operations.
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Montreal
Churchill
Man
Dominion
Hudson Bay
Europe
Thomas Harling and Son
Warkworth, Wentworth and
Farnworth
Dalgliesh Steam Shipping Co. Ltd
Fort William
London
St Lawrence
Rich Gold Discovery a Spectacular Gold Strike at Red Lake
A sensational Ontario find at Red Lake on an island four miles from Howey mines is confirmed by discoverer J A Munroe. The vein extends at least 750 feet with six pits sunk to six to 15 feet and visible gold in each. prospectors rush to stake land in the surrounding district.
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Red Lake
Pat Sioux Lookout
Ont
Ontario
Howey
J. A. Munroe
Canada Observes Fish Week in September
Canada will observe Fish Week from September 13 to 19 with the cooperation of federal and provincial governments, announced by A. H. Brittain, president of the Canadian Fisheries' Association.
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Montreal
Que
Canada
A. H. Brittain
Canadian Fisheries’ Association
Mr. Brittain
New York Italians Plan Ottawa to Rome Auto Trek
Three New York Italians Giuseppe Vada Emilio Miani and Antonio David leave Ottawa for Toronto then drive through Sault Ste Marie Winnipeg and across the prairies to Nome to begin a transcontinental to Siberia expedition. They aim to cover 2500 miles by rail and road to Moscow and finally Rome in about 18 months.
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Ottawa
Ont
New York
Rome
Nome
Alaska
Bering Strait
Toronto
Sault Ste. Marie
Duluth
Winnipeg
Prairies
Giuseppe Vada
Emilio Miani
Antonio David
Moscow
Germany
Switzerland
Cattle Shipped North To Battleford For Winter
Shortage of hay on Qu Appelle Valley reserves near Regina prompts shipment of cattle to Battleford area where hay is abundant. About 25 Regina district Indians sent north to help cut hay. three cars of horses and one car of mowers sent. Plan to move cattle to Mosquito and Red Pheasant reserves in northern Saskatchewan for wintering.
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Qu’Appelle Valley
Regina
Qu'Appelle Valley
Battleford
W.W. M. Graham
Graham
Early Navigation Of Hudson Straits Ahead Of Schedule
Captain Balcom reports Hudson Straits navigation is at least three weeks ahead of the five year average based on Marine Department observations. The N B McLean reached Hudson Straits July 18 and is unloading supplies at the Nottingham Island radio station at the Hudson Bay end. It will stay until navigation ends.
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Ottawa
Ont
Hudson Straits
Marine Department
Balcom
c.Gs
N. B. McLean
A. Duranteau
Marine
Average Spring Wheat Yield Falls From June Forecast
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports the average yield per acre for spring wheat at 54 bushels, down from 56 in June, reflecting a two point decline by July 31. Manitoba 56 percent, Saskatchewan 42 percent, Alberta 17 percent, all based on July 1 conditions.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Germans Invited To Conference Basel Switzerland
A conference to clarify Germany credits was decided by an experts committee led by Albert H. Wiggin. Invitations were sent to Reichsbank president Hans Luther and to German and foreign banks to meet at Basel.
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Basel
Switzerland
Germany
Albert H. Wiggin
New York
Reichbank
Hans Luther
U Basel
Manitoba Wheat Shows Unusually High Protein Content
Dr. F J Birchard at the Board of Grain Commissioners research lab reports Manitoba wheat with protein content at 183 percent maximum, 14.5 percent last year, and an average of 12.25 versus 11.15 in 1930. Drought likely caused the strength. Saskatchewan and Alberta tests are pending.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
F. J. Birchard
Board of Grain Commissioners
Dr. Birchard
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prince Of Wales Sends Wishes For Toronto Exhibition
The Prince of Wales expressed hope that the forthcoming Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto would be a great success despite a low mood. He is honorary patron of the event and sent a wire to Earl Jellicoe who will formally open the 1931 exhibition.
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London
England
Prince of Wales
Toronto
Prince
Earl Jellicoe
British Service League
Earl
Market For Canadian Malt Expansion Through Panama Colombia Experiments
Canadian barley malt could open an extensive market in Panama and Colombia after successful brewery experiments. J A Strong, Canadian Trade Commissioner in Panama City, notes plans for similar trials by breweries in Venezuela.
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Ottawa
Ont
Panama
Colombia
J. A. Strong
Panama City
Venezuela
Five alleged Communist leaders held after RCMP arrests
In Vancouver and Toronto, five alleged leaders of a Canadian Communist organization are in custody. Malcolm L. Bruce, a former editor of The Worker, 54, and Samuel Cohen alias Samuel Carr, 24, are among those arrested. Tim Buck, John Boychuk, and Mike Golinsky were also remanded after police court appearances with substantial bail set.
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Toronto
Ont
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Vancouver
B.C
Malcolm L. Bruce
Samuel Cohen
Samuel Carr
Canada
Bruce
the Worker
Prince Edward Island
Los Angeles
Cal
Calgary
Pawnshop Authorized By Montreal Officials
Montreal officials authorize a civic pawnshop under contract with a firm for one year. The city will receive 10 percent of proceedings, at a minimum of 1200 dollars annually, to be donated to charity. The move aims to help people in need access fair, secure loans through municipal backing.
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Montreal
Ont
Aviators Held in London Tokyo Probe On Flying Over Japan
Reuters report from Tokyo says public prosecutor ordered Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr. confined in Japan while investigation continues into charges they flew over fortified areas without permission. The United States aviators, who failed in a world speed record attempt, have been questioned by Japanese officials for several days.
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London
England
Reuter
Tokyo
Clyde Pangborn
Hugh Herndon, Jr
United States
Japan
Wheat Exports Rise Over Last Year in Canada
Fort William Ontario reports an unrevised July estimate showing export clearances of Canadian wheat for the year ending July 31 1931 at 235 898 747 bushels. Annual wheat and flour exports are expected to exceed last year by about 75 000 000 bushels. The amount of wheat in store afloat and in transit totals 119 279 545 bushels versus 115 524 660 last year. The month was generally unfavorable to grain trade and transport.
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Fort William
Ont
E. A. Ursell
Board of Grain Commissioners
Refuse To Register Orientals In Vancouver Winter
Vancouver officials report Orientals face winter without government relief. J H McVety and H W Cooper confirm orders to refuse registration for unemployment relief. Few Orientals registered. five Japanese also denied enrollment, leaving destitute individuals to cope alone.
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Vancouver
B.C
J. H. McVety
Employment Service of Canada
H. W. Cooper
McVety
Col. Cooper
Canada To London By Plane Five Thousand Dollar Ticket Offer
An advertisement in Montreal reports a Canada to London flight via Greenland and Iceland offering passage for 5000 dollars. A third interest in the proposed flight is included, with the trip planned within two weeks aboard a cabin plane piloted by an experienced pilot. No sponsor identities are provided.
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Montreal
Canada
London
Greenland
Iceland
Cardinal Pacelli to resign as papal secretary of state
Vatican confirms reports that Cardinal Pacelli will resign. He sought the Pope's permission but was asked to wait until Italy Catholic Action issues are settled. An accord is anticipated by autumn and Pacelli is expected to retire in November or December.
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Vatican City
Cardinal Pacelli
Vatican
Italy
Catholic Action Organization
Rhodes Defers Pacific Coast Fisheries Trip
Ottawa Ontario Hon. E N Rhodes minister of fisheries delays his Western tour to next summer due to the late parliamentary session. He had planned several weeks in British Columbia during the peak fishing season this year.
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Ottawa
Seattle Hears Of Possible World Flight Plan
The Shell Oil Company offices acknowledge fuel shipments were sent to a base in the Aleutian Islands for Captain Wolfgang von Gronau the German aviator now in Reykjavik Iceland fueling belief in Seattle that he planned an around the world flight.
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Seattle
Shell Oil Company
Aleutian Island
Alaska
Wolfgang von Gronau
Reykjavik
Iceland
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H. B. Test
H.B. Straits
J. D. Stewart
Liberals
Pangborn
Herndon
Oxford
Cambridge
Harvard
Yale
W. Denison
Goodwillie
British Columbia
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