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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 23, 1927
Page
3
Parliament announces tax relief totaling 27 068 000 with lower income and sales taxes. Changes include a 10 percent cut on all income tax rates for the next payment period, a stamp tax revision, abolition of certain excise taxes, and revised duties effective July 1. Officials highlight reduced revenue and a projected surplus, alongside adjustments to stamp duties and corporate charges.
The Saskatoon Board appoints a committee led by Clarence F. Graham to cooperate with track boards across the territory on an air line project. The proposal would cut mileage for connections with the Hudson Bay railway and reduce flight changes for producers in a broad air productive region, potentially linking Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Planning for air mail service in the Peace River country of Alberta as tests and routes are discussed. Edaventon opens on the Whatchford Field for experimental winter trials to link Wisi River stations and establish the first municipal field in Canada.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Dr J Grisdale told a recent conference that Canada hopes Britain will take more Canadian cattle if rates are lowered. He noted a potential $3 reduction could affect profitability and urged expanding markets. Britain’s traders are increasingly favorable, but shipments to Britain were only 86,000 head in 1926 compared with Ireland’s 625,000.
A railway commission hearing led by George Stephen compares Eastern and Western Canada rates. Western grain rates to Fort William are the lowest in the world, while Eastern rates for grain and manufactured goods remain higher. Livestock rates stay comparatively favorable, but many classes show elevated East rates to foster local industry. In the West sixth class rates for agricultural implements match or undercut Eastern rates up to 160 miles.
A sailor aboard the American freighter Tenrilva had iron particles penetrate his right eye. A makeshift medical remedy used a soft iron bar inside a sol d wire connected to the ship’s radio to extract the particles. The procedure, performed by a surgeon aboard the London, followed by fog clearing that allowed a delayed departure for the Belgian royals from London.
Health officials led by Dr Janie Harris announce ongoing surveillance for trans one lepers in Manhattan. The health commission warns against contagion and notes containment measures continue while authorities monitor potential cases and transmission risks.
A National Industrial Conference Board study released reports that four out of ten persons in the United States in 1925 were employed by unions. It notes a decline in the share of workers relative to total population since 1906 and 1920, with higher school and immigration impacts cited as factors.
Canadian freight rates discussion before the Board of Railway Commissioners focused on grain moving from the Canadian west to Atlantic ports via U S routes. George Stephen of CPR noted prairie rural populations high and evenly spread, contrasting British Columbia where large non traffic areas exist, highlighting how geography shapes rail freight.
Parliament voted 3 000 000 for Home Bank creditor relief but 222 000 remains unpaid as commissioners have not yet settled certain claims, government answer to Commons questions reports this afternoon.
In a House of Commons debate the resolution called for lower rates on Alberta coal to reduce reliance on United States coal and protect Canadian mines. Mr Church attacked current policy as pro-American and urged action by the railway commission, while Hon. Charles Stewart outlined a growing government fuel policy reducing American coal imports by two million tons annually.
The French government declines participation in the Washington naval arms conference, prompting speculation on how many nations may attend. Italy signals it will follow France, while Britain and Japan are expected to respond, delaying any new action.
The Department of Soldiers Civil Re-establishment reported to the House of Commons that spending reached 54,003,458 in the last fiscal year. The number of patients treated fell by 432 from the prior year to a total of 3,097, as stated by Minister Dr J H King.
Harold Solomon says London streets are too dangerous so he will sell his taxi and enter the air taxi business while pursuing aviation studies.
Timber wolves join the Chateau Frontenac Dog team display in Quebec City as Arthur Beauvais trains three cubs for public viewing. Douglas Jaines of the Canadian Pacific Tourist Department handles a wolf at the Boston show where thousands attended. President Calvin Codings praised the conservation exhibit during its New England opening.
Debate in Ottawa over Alberta natural resources being sub judice as reference to the Supreme Court proceeds. Speakers clash on motions about transferring resources to prairie provinces while the House weighs whether the Alberta act section 17 is ultra vires. Justice Minister Lapointe says the matter cannot be debated as it is before the court.
Judge A W Hawkins sentences Mrs Uristine Hopkins to one to twenty years for manslaughter in the death of Lois Ames. The car driver fled after the collision leaving Hopkins found liable as a passenger in the fatal crash.
A bill to provide 250000 for Canada’s jubilee celebration faced a lengthy House debate. An amendment to cap future grants failed. Several figures including Miss Agnes MacPhail and Tom Moore joined a national committee, while critics urged restraint and questioned the celebration’s value amid unemployment.
The Citizen reports plans to erect seven federal department buildings in Ottawa, with an initial structure costing about 2560 dollars and a projected total of 15 million dollars for all seven. Construction on the first building is slated to begin soon, aided by a 500000 dollar appropriation.
Canadian senators appointed in the last two years pledge support for Senate reform as required by the constitution in a government reply to an opposition query. The Railways and Canals department signs a contract with Western Canada Airways to speed freight and passenger service from Kettle Rapids to Hudson Bay.
A House reply to Joe Millar states that used pianos entering Canada are not subjected to duty under the Anti Smuggling Act. The note was tabled during the session.
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