Substantial Tax Cuts Promised by Finance Minister Robb Ottawa
Hon. J. A. Robb, Canada’s finance minister, unveils a fifth targeted set of tax cuts. Personal income tax reduced by 10 percent with $500 exemption for dependents over 21. corporate tax lowered to eight percent. sales tax cut by 25 percent to three percent. Net impact projected at $19 million in savings with a projected surplus of $54.8 million for the year ending March 31 next and a debt reduction of $5.8 million after writing off soldier settler advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
J. A. Rebb
Rott
Canada
Robb
Scheme to fund immigration via higher rail freight rates
Sir Henry Thornton proposes raising about 20 million dollars annually through a five percent increase in freight rates by the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways. The funds would support an aggressive immigration policy, aiming to attract 300,000 experienced farmers and many others from the motherland to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Canadian National Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
Sir Henry Thornton
Canadian National Railways
St. Andrew's Masonic Lodge
Sir Henry
C.N.R
C.P.R
Canada
Canada names Vanier to League of Nations military panel
Ottawa informs the League of Nations that Lieut.-Col. G. P. Vanier will represent Canada on the permanent advisory committee for military naval and air questions. The appointment signals Canada's active role in upcoming disarmament negotiations and global security discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
League of Nations
Ottawa
G. P. Vanier
Canada
Lindbergh says he would risk life in flying work
Col Charles A. Lindbergh responds to Secretary of War Davis by stating he is willing to sacrifice his life if killed in his current aviation work. He rejects the idea that his risky flying is unnecessary and argues his actions are not needlessly hazardous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Davis
Toe
Charles A. Lindbergh
Budget Highlights From Ottawa Budget Presented By Minister
The budget presented to the House of Commons by Hon J A Robn outlines tax cuts for individuals and corporations, extensive tariff reductions on textiles and related goods, revised duty rates, and new drawbacks. Key items include a 10 percent personal income tax cut, corporate tax to eight percent, sales tax cut to 3 percent, and numerous duty reductions on textiles, machinery, and aviation materials with phased sunset dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
J. A. Robn
Co-Operation Urged In Weed Control
In Ottawa discussion on a 375000 vote for seed feed and fertilizer control G G Coote urged the Minister of Agriculture to use part of the appropriation to eliminate noxious weeds from government lands in Western Canada. Opposition leader Bennett hailed the point urging department provincial cooperation as it moves to combat the weed problem and the vote passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
G. G .Coote
U.F.A
Macleod
Canada
Dominion
R. FR. Bennett
Coote
Department of Agriculture
Altitude Record Attempt by Air Ministry Aimed for Britain
Britain set for an air altitude record push with a secret Bristol biplane moved from Bristol to South Farnborough. Pilot control will be by Air Service pilots as the craft aims to reach about eight miles in ascent to beat the current record. Ottawa presbytery debates women ordination in church ministry. Indian government dispatches a trade commissioner to expand foreign markets for Indian goods worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Air Ministry
Britain
Bristol
Farnsborough
Ottawa
Soldier Settlers Lands Re-Valuation and Loans Report
Ottawa reports show seven thousand eight hundred eighty six soldier settlers applied for land re valuation under the act. Eighteen cases were settled with a twenty two and a half percent reduction in Saskatchewan. The soldier land settlement board states total loans of 10901 000 issued since inception with 7tno 000 outstanding. Repayments total 18 0000 000 plus 4 000 000 in interest. One thousand and fifty settlers discharged debts. Collections for the last period ended June reached 85 4 percent with notable improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
Saskatchewan
Soldier Land Settlement Board
Tno
Alberta Will Refuse Offer For Railways
Premier Brownlee declares Alberta will not accept the Edmonton Dunvegan and British Columbia and Central Canada Railways replacement value. The government rejects the joint CN and CP offer, ready to operate lines while pursuing a satisfactory replacement value. He urges boards of trade and public groups to unite, citing Manitoba Saskatchewan British Columbia and maritime successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
Dunvegan
British Columbia
Central Canada Railways
Brownlee
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific Railways
Alberta and Great Waterways
Boards of Trade
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
United
G.F
Maritimes
Canada becomes major rubber producer exporting 30 million
James Malcolm, Canada’s minister of trade and commerce, told the Canadian Rubber Association banquet that Canada has become the fourth rubber manufacturing country and ships manufactured goods worth 30 million annually. He noted Canada relies on imported raw rubber from other countries to fuel this growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
James Malcolm
Trade and Commerce
Canadian Rubber Association
Heir to Oxford and Asquith Named Julian Viscount Asquith
The 11 year old Julian Viscount Asquith is the heir to the Earldom of Oxford and Asquith. He is the son of Raymond Asquith, the elder son of former prime minister H. H. Asquith, who fell in the Great War serving with the Grenadier Guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Earl of
Oxford
Asquith
Julian, Viscount Asquith
Raymond Asquith
Grenadier Guards
Ottawa Motion Seeks Canada Soviet Break Docs
A. A. Heaps of Winnipeg North introduces a motion on the order paper requesting copies of all correspondence and documents regarding the break in relations between Canada and Soviet Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Russia
A. A. Heaps
Labor
Winnipeg North
Government buys 461 motor cars for departments
The Federal Government has purchased four hundred sixty one motor cars for its various departments since January 1 1926, a figure tabled in the House of Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
Moose Plentiful in Ontario District
Chicago Tribune sport editor Bob Becker hunted in the Big Pogamasi district of Ontario and killed a large bull moose near Big Pog Lake Metagama. He described easy access via the Canadian Pacific Railway and a winter scene with a log cabin camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pogamasi
Canadian Pacific Railway
Bob Becker
Chicago Tribune
Big Pog Lake
Metagama
Mr. Mouse
Canadian Farmers in Edinburgh Enjoy Dinner Hosteds by CNR
Canadian farmers touring Scotland were honored at a Edinburgh dinner hosted by Canadian National Railway officials. Lord Elgin led Scottish agriculturists in songs and remarks, with other notable attendees including Sir Robert Craig and Archibald Macneilage. The Case Plow Works of Racine, Wisconsin, was sold to Massey Harris of Toronto, though terms were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edlnburgh
Scotland
Edinburgh
Canadian National Railway
Gramison
Canada
Lord Elgin
Montreal
Stoomhall
W. A. Wilson
Britain
Robert Craig
Scottish Board of Agriculture
Friend of Canada
Dr. Crew
Edinburgh University
Archibald Macneilage
Clydesdale Horse Society
John Stirton
The
Highland Society
C. Weatherall
Robert Wallace
Ernest Shearer
Faculty of Agriculture
Robert Park
Brusnstone Agin
John Geddie
Dr. Savage
Winnipeg
Racine
Wis
J. S. Case Plow Works
Massey- Harris Company, Ltd
Toronto
Case Company
Urge Plan to Convert Coal into Crude Oil
In Ottawa the House of Commons backed a motion by T. E. Kaiser to study converting Canadian lignite and bituminous coal into crude oil. Kaiser urged sending coal to Birmingham for testing and training Canadians abroad, while critics warned of potential wasteful spending and overlapping efforts. Charles Stewart noted European experiments and supported exploratory funding for student research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
T. E. Kaiser
Ontario
Dr. Kaiser
Canada
Birmingham
England
Cateway of the Prairies
Winnipeg
Dr. Saunders
Wheat
A. W. Neill
Comez- Alberni
Charles Stewart
Europe
Stewart
Ottawa weighs protein based wheat grading plan
The National Research Council and Board of Grain Commissioners will study using protein content to grade wheat. Liberal MP John Millar sponsored the resolution. Liberal C. E. Bothwell proposed an amendment for a council investigation. Ministers and MPs debated practicality and the need for expert committee review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
National Research Council
Board of Grain Commissioners
John Millar
Liberal Progressive
Qu'Appelle
C. E. Bothwell
Liberal
Swift Current
Agricultural Committee
House
Bothwell
The
E. J. Young
Weyburn
John Evans
Rosetown
Passing Of a Great Statesman Sutton Courtenay
The Earl of Oxford, former prime minister and wartime leader, died at his home and his body was carried to the parish church at Sutton Courtenay. Tributes praise his parliamentary skill, gracious debating style, and unselfish public service with messages of condolence reaching his widow. His wartime vow to stand firm against Germany is recalled as a defining moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton Courtenay, Eng
Great Britain
Earl of Oxford
Sutton Courtenay
Asquith
Germany
Range Horses Stolen Believed In Alberta Rustlers
Scores of range horses missing near the international border prompt fears of an organized rustling gang. Authorities suspect stock was driven to the Blackfoot Reserve, branded altered, and shipped to Butte Montana as farmers race to feed for spring work. Dr Alexander McIntyre dies at 65 in Winnipeg amid educational and Masonic prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Alta
Blackfoot Indian Reserve
Butte
Montana
Winnipes
Winnipeg
Alexander McIntyre
McIntyre
Winnipes Normal School
Bar Orientals Victoria W F Kennedy Resolution
Conservative MP for North Okanagan Victoria W F Kennedy has filed a House resolution urging the federal government to ban further Oriental entry into the Dominion. The move targets immigration policy and calls for immediate action on limiting non white entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
W. F. Kennedy
North Okanagan
Dominion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hobty
Mr. Robb
Col
Vanier
Mittee
Minister of Finance
Juliette Gaultier
Tario
Confort
Canadian Farmer's In
Lord Figin
Massey-Harris
U.S
Coal
Mr Stewart
Belgium
France
Prussia
Gang of Rustlers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!