Canadian railroad workers press wage demands across lines
Openness to wage increases spreads among maintenance of way men 25 000 Strongly seeking 16 cents an hour rise as other crews including shopmen 35 000 and office staff 35 000 push for raises ranging from 10 to 12 percent. Board of conciliation oversees talks following recent national settlement and doctors and trainmen deal.
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Monitresi
Conecing Railways
Coure
Canadian National Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canceillation
Canadiann National Railway
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Pacific
Railways Minister welcomes inquiry into Vancouver hotel contract
Otawa minister Charles A. Dunning announces support for a parliamentary probe into the cancellation of the Vancouver Canadian National Railway hotel contract worth five million dollars. He says the cancellation was authorized by the late government and criticizes Mayor L D Taylor for suggesting improper motives. The minister accepts responsibility for recommending the cancellation and states no hotel project for 1927 is approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Ereal
Mystery of Missing Liquor Cargo Sparks BC Inquiry
Detectives for federal customs and the provincial liquor control board probe the disappearance of a portion of cargo from the schooner Chris Moeller. The ship has been held in port for nearly a month following the customs commission report on conditions on the British Columbia coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Federal Customs Authorities
Provincial
Liquor Control Board
Chris Moeller
Customs Commission
British Columbia
Victoria Times
British Medical Association to Meet in Winnipeg 1930
The British Medical Association will hold its 1930 convention in Winnipeg. This marks the third time the organization has chosen a venue outside the British Isles, reflecting its international reach and Manitoba as host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
British Medical Association
Manitoba
British Isles
Captain David H. Ross Dies at Home
Pirate captain David H. Ross, famed corsair who menaced the Great Lakes and fed at Detroit two years ago, is dead at his Detroit home with a price on his head once placed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninseapolis
David H. Ross
Great Lakes
Detroit
Survey and delays in Bay Port project
A government plan to study Bay Port feasibility is delayed as expert Palmer conducts a broad inquiry into the Madven Has RaliWhy project. Officials say reports won't arrive before fall, while rail improvements and port location decisions proceed carefully to avoid wrong routes or inadequate provisions for ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelans
Church
Prederick Valmer
Tyomise
Palmer
England
Mr. Palmer
Railway Department
Mr Palmer
French Plans For Atlantic Flight Fair
French plans for Paris to New York flights face funding gaps and failed tests. The Giant Penhoet hydroplane from St Nazaire proved too heavy and slow. the de Monce single wing cabin lacked funds and the Taraycon project stalled. Despite a world speed record, French prospects for the 1927 Paris New York prize look slim with builders short of funds and unfinished aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Paris-New-York
St. Nazaire
Atlantic
de Monce
Dousseutrot
Taraycon
Trans Atlantic Mane
Radio Telephone Service is Ready
London announces readiness for trans oceanic calls between London and New York as London operators familiarize themselves with New York exchanges. Mr. Shaughnessy notes voices from New York were clear as a bell and could be in the next room. He adds each speaker uses about 5 million dollars worth of equipment for the single oceanic line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Shaughnessy
General Post Office
Palace Air Ship London Hotel On Wings
A floating hotel under construction at Friedrichshaven described as an air monster capable of carrying 100 passengers crew luggage and mails. It is to be finished in September and will operate several European trips before joining trans Atlantic service.
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London
Spain
South America
Friedrichshaven
Geneva
Daily Express
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool president weds Regina woman
Nerina Saska Archibald J. Mac Phail, president of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and inter provincial selling agency, married Miss Marion Grenfell Baird of Regina at Springfield. Mrs MacPhail had served as secretary to Mr Mac Phail when he was secretary treasurer of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerina
Saska
Archibald J. MacPhail
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Marion Grenfell Baird
Regina
Springfield
Mase
MacPhail
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
Toronto citizens present valued cold plate gift to Lt Gov Cockshutt
Lieutenant-Governor Harry Cockshutt of Ontario received a valuable cold plate from Toronto's prominent citizens during a government house presentation. Sir William Mulock, chief justice of Ontario, presented the gift and praised the high esteem in which the hon or is held by Toronto citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockshutt
Toronto
Harry Cockshutt
Ontario
William Mulock
Foreign unrest grows in China facing foreign concessions
Reports from Shanghai and nearby cities say anti foreign agitation endangers White communities and Chinese hostility rises. Cantonese government delays aid to the British concession as riots erupt, with declarations to abolish foreign concessions and imperialism. Missionaries face expulsion amid reports of anti Christian uprisings and looted stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Hankow
Wuchang
Yangtze
China
Great Britain
United States
London
Peking
Daily Mail
Szechwan
Adars
Death of Longtime Annuitant Linked to Benevolent Fund
The Commercial Travellers' Benevolent Institution reports the death of a long-time annuitant who contributed to the fund for fifty years. Her late husband subscribed $16 in 1876 and she received about $7100 in benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Commercial Traveilers’ Benevolent Institution
Avalanche Kills 22 Miners in Siberia Barracks
An avalanche in the Kha kassky district of Siberia has killed 22 miners. Snow and ice buried several miners' barracks, trapping workers within the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Khakassky
Siberia
President Resists Navy Budget Increase in House Debate
Washington. President Cookidare warns the House against boosting naval funding in the next defense bill. The president defends the budget as his best judgment and vows to support it. Representative Hean vows to oppose the president, while other naval supporters push to keep personnel levels and delay cruiser provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cookidare
Idaho
Laval
Repub
Uniformity of Butter Grading Hot Topic at Saskatoon
Creamery operators and government officials in Saskatoon debated improving butterfat quality to boost British market use and competitiveness with European exporters. Discussion focused on standardizing cream and butter grading with concrete steps deferred until the Western Canada Dairy convention in Edmonton February 9 to 12. Delegates from Manitoba Alberta and Saskatchewan attended.
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Saskatoon
Dominions
Europe
Denmark
Holland
Latvia
Western Canada Dairy Convention
Edmonton
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Population figures haunt Soviet census effort in Russia
Incomplete returns cited by Commissar Ossinsky show Russia’s population near 345 million amid rising illiteracy and distrust of census takers who are viewed as agents of the devil. Premier Coates of New Zealand sails to New York after Imperial Conference before a planned voyage to Canada and the Antipodean visit of the Duke and Duchess of York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiga
Latvia
Russia
Copmissar
Ossinsky
Union of Soviet Republics
M. Ossinsky
London
J. G. Coates
New Zealand
New York
Montreal
Vancouver
Oil Field Testing Planned in Nilestone District
Twelve oil companies drill or operate sites in the Nilestone district near the Alberta Saskatchewan border. Ubis oil field will undergo thorough testing this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Nilestone
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Ubis
Salvation Army brings 606 young women to Canada this year
A cheerily described group of domestics arrived in Canada aboard the Canadian Pacific Liner Montclare. The Salvation Army plans permanent homes for many, with most girls from Glasgow and district and some from Aberdeen Edinburgh and Ayr.
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Canada
Salvation Army
Montclare
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Ayr
Glasgow
Hail Insurance Payouts Reported for 1926 in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance Association paid 1259.44 to 5208 farmers in 1926. J J Lamb says total 1926 hail losses will be tallied by Jan 31 1927 and presented at the directors meeting Jan 12 at Regina. The 1927 annual convention is set for March 1 in Prince Albert.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance Association
J. J. Lamb
Enid
Prince Albert
Association
J. J. Tanab
Roe. van Fossen
Lusland
JR Near
Pinkhan
Lamb
Telegrams on Imperial Family Protection Found in Leningrad
Telegraphed records from the Kerensky era stored in the winter palace reveal 300 messages among officials about protecting the late Czar and his family before their murder. Researchers report that coded messages mentioning Nikola Lenin remain undeciphered.
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Leningrad
Winter Palace
Czar of
Russia
Kerensky
Nicholai Lenin
Royal Academy guards protect £10.7 million in rare artworks
London police patrol the Royal Academy galleries day and night as a temporary exhibition gathers Flewish masterpieces valued at about £10.7 million. Never before has the academy housed so precious a collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Academy
Academy
Many Apply for Changes in Customs Tariff Ottawa
Applications for changes in the customs tariff accumulate in the tariff advisory board. Forty investigations are under way, with meetings planned in January and later sessions expected. Business groups show growing interest, and the Canadian Council of Agriculture is submitting memos on corn and cane syrup duties.
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Ottawa
Tariff Advisory Board
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Ex-Soldiers Thrive Under Soldier Settlement Plan
Ottawa reports that over 30,000 ex soldiers benefited from the 1917 1918 Soldier Settlement acts. About 24,000 received direct financial aid and 6,500 were granted Downion lands free of aid. Major F J Ashton outlines the 1925 26 year results with 17,287 settlers due payments, 3,499 fully paid, 6,920 partial, 4,541 pre paid, and many repayers still farming and prospering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
F. J. Ashton
Soldier Settlement Board of Canada
Dominion Treasury
Renown Sets Sail on Globe Encircling Voyage
The Duke and Duchess of York depart Portsmouth aboard the battle cruiser Renown on a 34,000 mile mission to strengthen ties with New Zealand and Australia. The Prince of Wales Prince Henry and Prince George join the royal party taking part in the voyage alongside Premier Baldwin and other officials. The King and Queen bid farewell with warm embraces and evident excitement.
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Portsmouth
England
Duke
Duchess of York
Prince of Wales
New Zealand
Austalia
Prince Henry
Prince George
Baldwin
Earl
Countess of Strathmore
Liabilities Shrink Despite More Failures in 1926 Report
The 1926 failures report by RR Gun and Company shows 21 773 insolvencies, up slightly from 1925, while total liabilities reach 409 252 278 dollars, nearly 5 percent below the prior year. Insolvencies are the highest since 1922, but liabilities are the smallest since 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
RR. Gun and Company
Canadians to Gain U S Citizenship Under Planned Legislation
After hearings before the House immigration committee and talks with Senator Johnson and Secretary of Labor Davis, Canadian Club of Boston representatives predicted legislation this session to ease naturalization for Canadians who entered the United States between 1906 and 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Immigration
Johson
Davis
Canadian Club of
Boston
United States
Saskatchewan Liquor Board to Expand Membership
Saskatchewan government to seek legislative sanction to increase board membership from one to two and shift administration from the executive council to the Saskatchewan Liquor Board under the act amendment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Saskatchewan Liquor Board
Saskatchewan
Executive Council
Girl Inherits 53 Million From Tobacco Magnate Duke
Fifteen year old Doris Duke of Somerville New Jersey stands as possibly the world’s richest girl with an inheritance valued at 53 451 069 pounds from her father James Buchanan Duke tobacco magnate.
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Somerville
N.J
Doris Duke
James Buchanan Duke
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W. N
Herter
Jets
Bay ‘Line
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Wheat Pool
U.S
Czar
Renown
Duke and Duchess of York
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