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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 20, 1924
Page
3
The official stated that nations seek no new great war and favor agreements to limit armaments. Government frames policy beyond military views, stressing civil and international considerations. Foreign bargaining would rely on reasonable policy rather than force, drawing cheers.
A nationwide profiteering charge titled U S Bread Trust Washington outlines a looming colossal bread trust and urges Congress to deflate bread prices and curb the growing trust. It was sent to Basil M Manly director of the Peoples Legislative Service, Senator Lafollette of Wisconsin, and other progressive senators and representatives.
Robson Black, secretary of the Canadian Forestry Association, told the Montreal Paper Club that about six thousand forest fires occur yearly in Canada. He warned they cost over 15 million dollars annually and threaten the extinction of many towns and cities dependent on the forest and allied industries.
Relief comes to Alberta mines as workers from Brule are absorbed at Cadomin where new orders have started. Efforts also aim to place more miners at Mountain Park and other mines to reduce the surplus labor and stabilize operations.
Memorandum at the navy department states Captain Herbert G. Sparrow of the cruiser Tacoma lost his life while aiding crewmen during the destruction of the radio house in the January 16 storm that wrecked the vessel.
The federal department of insurance warns policy holders that Canadians insured by United States companies lacking Canadian licensing receive no protection under the Insurance Act deposit system.
A saying claims that 86 of every hundred American men seek money lenders. The statement reflects financial strain or lending practices discussed in the era.
France prepares a national mobilization bill for war defining citizen participation in defense and morale. It calls for wartime legal modifications and mobilizing intellectual and material resources to sustain national life.
Officials in Ottawa weigh potential changes after Britain’s Labour government took power. Canada’s selective immigration agreement under the Empire Settlement Plan may be challenged by Prime Minister MacDonald’s stance who urges broader dominion relief for unemployment. Ottawa favors Canadian officer selection.
The government seeks CNR agreement on a reasonable rate to divert Alberta coal to Ontario before September 1. If a large shipment can be arranged by that date it avoids interfering with western crop transport as rail equipment is strained. An early reply from Sir Henry Thornton is hoped for.
London reports veteran politicians Baldwin and Asquith assail Premier MacDonald in the House of Commons over his European approach and domestic measures. They fault recognition of Russia before pledges, demand details on unemployment relief, economy, housing, and defense, and challenge his handling of the Poplar crisis and liquor treaty credits.
A two year series of conferences aiming at a reciprocal tariff agreement between Canada and Australia ends in Ottawa. Each side will report results for approval, with secrecy preserved until simultaneous publication. Australian delegates include Senator Wilson and Major R McK Oakley.
In the council of state a bill was passed to regulate entry and residence in British India for persons domiciled in other British possessions. Srini vasa Sastri and allies framed it as retaliation for adverse treatment of Indian residents in British dominions, especially in South Africa and Kenya. Sir B M Sharma did not oppose its passage.
President Coolidge pledged immediate, adequate prosecutions in oil land leasing disclosures. At the National Republican Club Lincoln dinner in New York he said enforcement would be without fear or favor, with no politics or partisanship, aiming for speed and justice.
Ottawa reports the U S shows little willingness to enter a reciprocal arrangement with Canada on livestock breeding. A proposal to admit Canadian breeders for similar concessions is unofficially deemed unfavor able, with hints that farm bloc influence opposes such an accord.
The lifeless body of Arthur Willis twenty one and companion of David Spencer was found in a hole on Grouse Mountain near Vancouver. A search party located Willis in a gully three hundred feet from Spencer. Willis had a broken leg and a crushed head likely from a fall while attempting to aid Spencer who had fallen into the same hole.
Transient traders in daily and weekly newspapers and farm and trade publications published in Canada must obtain a license costing five dollars to continue business in Manitoba. The amendment was adopted by the legislature’s law amendments committee.
A delegation from the Life Underwriters Association of Alberta urged the government to amend the succession duties act. They propose that life insurance policies earmarked to pay death duties be exempt from duty to avoid reducing an estate's value.
The Lord Mayor of London has issued an appeal on behalf of Hebrides and other Scottish islands where harvest failure has left many in starvation. Officials declare the Hebrides population suffer an unparalleled distress in the memory of the present generation.
In a step backed by the British Government, the Canadian naval patrol ship Thiepval will establish depots for the round-the-world fliers along Canada’s Pacific coast and across the Pacific on the Aleutian Islands as Victoria prepares for the mission.
Police campaign in St Louis Mo has led to the arrest of more than 1 000 persons since Monday. Raids targeted known underworld haunts as part of the city wide cleanup effort.
McGill graduate Montreal-Edward H Boomer has been awarded the Canadian Fellowship of Chemical Science valued at 690 pounds sterling. He will spend a year conducting research in London England.
The Yorkshire Post reports a possible general election in May or June amid Conservative-leaning coverage. It notes a lobby feeling among MPs that the government must be ready for an election, while ministers appear resolved to sit tight for a year or two.
F. G. Dawson of Prince Rupert, director with Canadian National Railways, predicts that in five years half of prairie grain will ship via Vancouver and Prince Rupert. He notes current prairie to Pacific rates rival Great Lakes routes and argues year round Pacific ports ease seasonal congestion caused by Great Lakes closures.
Norway recognizes the Russian Soviet Government de jure as reported by Madame Alexandra Kollontay, Soviet representative in Norway, via Foreign Office telegram.
An editorial style notice attributes widespread female illnesses to neglect and constipation. It promotes Dr Hamilton's Pills as a mild regulator and blood purifier, claiming they restore back pain relief better color and natural body function. Sold by The Catarrhozone Co Montreal at 25c per box or five for $1 postpaid.
The latest city directory lists Greater Toronto population at 709 099 with Toronto city proper at 634 225 and suburbs totaling 74 874. The figures reflect this year’s municipal directory and show the urban area’s distribution among core city and surrounding communities.
The Home Bank Association of Saskatchewan, 150 shareholders, appeals to Osgoode Hall to resist liquidators demands for double liability. A defence filed argues assets fall short of liabilities, with losses projected at about 4.4 million on loans, plus up to 700,000 from minor agricultural and commercial loans.
Ottawa reports the acting finance minister James A Robb will keep 560000 of wheat board surplus to cover seed grain advances owed by the Dominion Government. Delegation from western wheat groups pressed for distribution to fund voluntary pools. Cabinet members offered no firm stance with only four of fifteen present.
W. C. Spare, farmer near Chestermere Lake, has started teams to disc and fall plow land near Calgary. He notes fall plowing is effective on stubble and that farm work is underway despite the province's snow and ice. The dispatch mentions Taber as another area where land work is progressing.
In January 288 accidents occurred on Canadian railways. Eighteen people were killed and 322 injured. Two fatalities were passengers and seven were employees. Six deaths happened at railway crossings. Of 19 crossing accidents, automobiles were involved 14 times, causing four deaths and 21 injuries.
Howard Carter, head of the excavation, stops work at Luxor after citing discourtesy by the Egyptian public works department. The crisis follows Egypt’s government allegedly denying access for the wives of the excavators to visit the tomb.
Chief Dickson announced that Toronto's Police Board will be asked to approve a budget for radio equipment purchases. The move aims to modernize communications across the force and improve response times.
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