Government sustains amendment vote in decisive majority
Ottawa reports a three vote margin for the government on the Meighen non confidence amendment. Five Progressives sided with Conservatives. Liberals and Conservatives cheered as figures were announced. The house of 245 had only two abstentions, Speaker Lemieux and Chaplin.
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Ottawa
Arthur Meighen
Messrs
MW. N. Campbell
Mackenzie
Sask
W. T. Lucas
Camrose
Asta
A. M. Carmichael
Kindersley
A. M.routilifer
Vegreville
W. R. Pansher
Last Mountain
Lemieux
A. D. Chaplin
Kent
Ont
Alfred Speakman
Red Deer
W. T. Saias
Alberta
Lucas
A. W. Neill
Comex-Alberni
B.C
Henri Bourassa
Labelle
Meser
J. S. Woodsworth
A. H. Hieaps
Winnipeg
Labor
House
Meighen
Apesch
Chief Engineer Drowned At Sea on Vancouver Steamer
Chief Engineer Hugh Dickson of the steamer City of Vancouver is believed drowned after vanishing December 6. Reported missing after heavy seas as the vessel left Osaka, presumed washed overboard during stormy weather.
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Victoria
Hugh Dickson
City of Vancouver
Dickson
Osake
Riding Skill Toronto Challenge Cup Donated for Service Officers
Alred Rogera Sr. donates a challenge cup to promote riding skill among military men. The competition, open to officers and ex officers from all branches, requires uniforms and scores solely on mount performance. Events take place at the Toronto Hunt with a final in June.
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Toronto
Alred Rogera Sr
Two Blind Teachers Stationed in Athabaska
In Edmonton Alberta the Canadian National Institute for the Blind employs two teachers of the blind stationed in Athaberta Miss Fisher of Edmonton and Miss McKellar of Calgary Both are blind yet once had sight and use this experience to teach advise and expand opportunities for the handicapped through travel and outreach.
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Edmonton
Alta
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Athaberta
Miss Fisher
Winnipeg board of trade urges tax abolition on documents
The Winnipeg board of trade plans to press the Dominion Government to abolish all stamp taxes on commercial documents. This move seeks to reduce costs for merchants and simplify business transactions.
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Winnipes
Winnipeg Board of Trade
Saskatchewan's Sound Economic Position in Budget Speech
Premier Dunning in his tenth budget speech states Saskatchewan’s general economy is stronger than since the Great War and no new taxes will be imposed. The 1924 25 fiscal year closed with a cash deficit of 166 288 but arrears worth 1 999 143 improved by over 200 000, aided by revenue taxes and succession duties. He notes surplus farm sale profits rose by about 706 million from 1924 to 1925 and warns continued care and confidence are needed while examining a three cent gasoline tax and its effect on motor license fees.
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Dunning
Saskatchewan
British Mine Survey Nearing Completion
The Royal Commission on the coal industry nears final stages as Evan Williams presents operators proposals. Sir Herbert Samuel, the commission chair, summarizes plans including a one hour extra work period without pay, wage reductions in some districts, a 10 percent cut in non wage costs, lower railway rates, and immediate temporary dismissal of 100000 workers.
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London
Royal Commission
Evan Williams
National Board For
Sir Herbert Samuel
German Chancellor Forms New Cabinet
Berlin reports President Von Hindenburg commissioned Chancellor Luther to form a new cabinet after Erich Koch and former Chancellor Ehrenbach said a big coalition was impossible. Luther’s cabinet resigned in December to clear the way for Locarno policies. Vancouver notes butter arrivals from New Zealand totaling 1,600 boxes lowering prices 2 to 3 cents per pound.
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Berlin
von Hindenburg
Luther
Ir. Luther
Erich Koch
Democratic Seader
Ehrenbach
Centre Party
Dr. Luther
Vancouver
New Zealand
Canada
Percy Hunter Named General Manager at Pacific Cable Board
London article reports Percy Hunter, journalist and former Australia immigration commissioner, appointed general manager of the Pacific Cable Board in London. Salary set at £2,000 annually according to the Daily Express.
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London
Percy Hunter
Australia
Pacific Cable Board
Daily Express
Degman-McConnell Mine Explosion Entombs 105 Workers
In Wilburton Oklahoma a massive blast at the Degman McConnell mine three miles west reportedly killed most of the 105 workers instantly. The explosion wrecked the main shaft and left many entombed. Local officials and rescue crews rushed to the scene but faced dangerous conditions and uncertain recovery.
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Wilburton
Okla
Degman-McConnell
Here
Noted Australian Dies Former Australian Minister Chapman
Melbourne reports the death of Sir Austin Chapman a former Australian minister of health and postmaster general aged six years. He served 1905 to 1907 and expanded the country’s telephone and telegraphic networks.
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Melbourne
Austin Chapman
Wind Up Mine Affairs in Winnipeg Demand
Shareholders in London England demand the compulsory winding up of Bingo Gold Mines Limited based in Maniloba as word reaches here.
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Winnipeg
Bingo Gold Mines Limited
Maniloba
London
Ens
Appeal to Supreme Court on auto resell profits
British Columbia appeal court grants leave to appeal in Solomon Chan vs. C. C. Motors of Vancouver. The case questions if a buyer who fails to fulfill a car purchase can recover from the seller the profit made on a resale beyond the contract price. The appeal court, by a slim majority, upheld the lower court ruling.
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Victoria
Supreme Court of Canada
British Columbia
E. C. Mayers
Solomon Chan
C. C. Motors
Vancouver
Standard for Land Values Seems Sought by Manitoba Farmers
Brandon reports that the United Farmers of Manitoba will ask the Canadian Council of Agriculture to draft and present to the Dominion Government a policy on standardization of land values. H P Nicholson warned of immigration-driven land price rises, while J W Ward noted no concrete policy yet but supported drafting a resolution for western conferences and eventual government consideration. Nicholson planned to prepare the resolution.
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Brandon
United Farmers of
Manitoba
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Dominion
H. P. Nicholson
Dauphin
Man
J. W. Ward
Nicholson
British Isles
Ward
Farmers’ Organizations
Council
A. J. M. Poole
United Farmers of Manitoba
No Date Fixed Yet for the Empire Parley
London reports no definite date for the proposed imperial conference. The British Government awaits replies from dominion governments on suitable timing. Communications continue between the Home Government and overseas administrations to settle a convenient month, with October or later months possible.
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London
Oliver Urges One Million New Settlers for British Columbia
Premier John Oliver told the Associated Property Owners dinner that British Columbia needs a million new homeseekers and homebuilders to sustain growth. He noted industry had risen six fold in ten years and argued taxation wasn’t hindering prosperity amid a wealth total of 650000 people.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Ontario
John Oliver
Campaign to Establish Fair Trading Policy Launched
A Toronto based effort by the Retail Merchants' Association of Canada aims to create a fair trading policy among manufacturers wholesalers and retailers. The plan seeks to guarantee retailers a reasonable profit margin on nationally advertised standard goods across four trades including grocers auto tires and accessories implement dealers and booksellers.
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Toronto
Retail Merchants’Association of Canada
Canada
Russia to Attend Geneva Disarmament Talks on Conditions
Russia agrees to participate in the Geneva preliminary disarmament conference if Moscow-Swiss relations are adjusted. The move marks Russia becoming the first Soviet to cooperate with the League, seen as a defeat for Zinoviev led extremists. France and Britain press Switzerland to reach terms with Moscow.
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Russia
Geneva
League
France
Great Britain
Switzerland
Moscow
Gregory Zinoviev
Urge Federal Aid For Coal Shipments
Alberta coal operators called a meeting to urge the federal government to assist with the immediate shipment of half a million tons of coal to Ontario. The Edmonton board of trade coal section proposed forming a provincial coal council to expand markets. Ontario minister Charles McRea said 7,500 tons of Alberta coal remaining of a 25,000 ton summer shipment would move at once, likely reaching Ontario by early March.
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Calgary
Ontario
Alberta
Edmonton Board of Trade
Toronto
Charles McRea
C.N.R
Mines Department
Prince Albert Delegates Seek Four Day Fair at Regina
Prince Albert Agricultural Society directors unanimous to push for a four day exhibition at this year’s Western Canada Fairs Association convention in Regina on February 2 and 3. Delegates C. C. Gamble and J. P. Carrer instructed to request dates immediately after Regina to attract strong government department exhibits.
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Prince Albert, Sask
Prince Albert Agricultural Society
Western Canada Fairs Association
Regina
C. C. Gamble
J. P. Carrer
Marketing Agreement Becomes Operative In Canada
Winnipeg report notes a marketing pact between Canadian millers and the Canadian Co operative Wheat Producers will become operative within a week. D L Smith, sales manager, says only part of this year's crop will be handled through this medium. The agreement arose from months of negotiations and aims at mutual advantage.
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Winnipeg
British Families Ready to Sail to Canada for Settlement
More than six hundred British families have been accepted by the Canadian director of migration as suitable settlers under the overseas settlement plan. About 300 additional families are expected to depart by mid June, bringing the total to 909 or more and nearly half the farms available for Canadian settlement.
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London
Canada
Dominion
Overseas Settlement Department
Secretary of State
Dominions
Saskatchewan Agricultural Research Foundation Established
The Saskatchewan legislature approved creating the Sas katchewan Agricultural Research Foundation funded by 284 200 dollars from wartime wheat board surplus. Interest supports plant and animal disease research soil problems marketing studies and scholarships for students and graduates of the College of Agriculture. The plan reflects the views of Premier Dunning Dean Rutherford and Minister C M Hamilton with the Grain Growers Association.
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Regina
Saskatchewan Agricultural Research Foundation
Canada War-Time Wheat Board
Saskatchewan
College of Agriculture
The
Agricultural College
Dunning
Dean Rutherford
Toronto Women Protest City Council Over Coal Purchase
Toronto council women voice strong disapproval of Mayor Thomas Foster and colleagues after the city fathers buy two thousand tons of Pocahontas coal for civic sale. They insist Alberta coal, praised as splendid, should have been purchased instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Thomas Foster
Alberta
Rome Faces Bitter Cold as Snow Grips Italy
From the Alps foothills to Naples, Italy endures heavy snowfall and grey skies. The country experiences subfreezing temperatures as a cold wave spreads across towns and cities. Local authorities urge caution and heaters run high to combat the chill.
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Rome
Italy
Alps
Naples
Saskatchewan seed fair champions crowned at university show
Wheeler of Rosthern won the wheat and farm crops trophies at the provincial seed fair held at the university. Darnborough of Laura won the oats championship and T Eaton Cup and claimed the Darnborough Cup for sweet clover. Laura Agricultural Society took the International Harvester Company Challenge Shield with 484 points, while Moose JawPlaced second with 389 after seven years as champion.
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Seager Wheeler
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Rosthern
University
William Darnborough
Laura
T. Eaton
Darnborough
International Harvester Company
Laura Agricultural Society
Moose Jaw
Coast Guard to Base Vessels in Chicago for Lake Michigan Rum Raid
Twelve vessels and two seaplanes will be based at Chicago next spring to clear Lake Michigan of rum runners. The operation signals a major Coast Guard effort to curb smuggling on the Great Lakes.
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Chicago
United States Coastguard
Lake Michigan
Ancient life found in Minnesota rocks by professor Gruner
In Minneapolis the University of Minnesota's Professor Gruner asserts evidence of ancient plant life 260 million years ago in Minnesota. He cites microscopic forms preserved in iron rock foundations supporting an early ecosystem.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Gruner
University of Minnesota
Divorce applications before parliament reach 112 total
Ottawa reports 112 divorce petitions filed this session with applicants from Ontario 100 Quebec 11 and British Columbia 1.
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Ottawa
Ontario
British Columbia
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool seeks right to fix liquidated damages
A Saskatchewan legislative bill amends the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Act to allow the pool to fix liquidated damages in marketing agreements. It grants injunctions against members breaching terms and permits specific performance. Provisions apply retroactively with pending actions unaffected.
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Regina
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Act of Incorporation
Progressives Vote Split on Conservative Amendment
In Ottawa the Progressive bloc of 24 split 5 in favor and 19 against the Conservative amendment. For: Campbell Sask. Mackenzie Sask. Lucas Camrose Alta. Carmichael Kindersley Sask. Boutillier Vegreville Alta. Fansher Last Mountain Sask. Against: Forke Progressive leader Brandon. Agnes MacPhail Ontario. Grey Ontario. Brown Lisgar Manitoba. Garland Bow River Alta. Millar Qu Appelle. Jelliff Lethbridge Alta. Evans Rosetown Sask. Bird Nelson Manitoba. Spencer Battle River Alta. Gardiner Acadia Alta. Ward Dauphin Manitoba. Speakman Red Deer Alta. Beaubien Provencher Manitoba. Steedsman Souris Manitoba. Loyle MacDonald Manitoba. Coote MacLeod Alta. Johnston Long Lake Sask. Kennedy Peace River Alta.
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Ottawa
Messrs
Campbell
Mackenzie
Sask
Lucas
Camrose
Alta
Carmichael
Kindersley
Boutillier
Vegreville
Fansher
Last Mountain
Robert Forke
Brandon
Agnes MacPhail
E. Grey
Ont
Brown
Lisgar
Man
Garland
Bow River
Millar
Qu’Appelle
King
North Huron
Jelliff
Lethbridge
Evans
Rosetown
Bird
Nelson
Spencer
Battle River
Gardiner
Acadia
Ward
Dauphin
Speakman
Red Deer
Beaubien
Provencher
Steedsman
Souris
Loyle
MacDonald
Coote
MacLeod
Johnston
Long Lake
Kennedy
Peace River
Rubber supply outlook cites 1925 demand at 66 0999 tons
London reports from leading rubber firms predict 1925 world consumption near 660000 tons and 1926 production around 630000 tons. Daily Mail notes potential 312 percent swing before supply tightens, suggesting no major shortage despite profits for producers. Batavia Reuters notes native rubber production up about 50 percent in 1925.
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London
Daily Mail
Reuter
Batavia
Bitter European frost grips vast area from Russia to Italy
A sharp cold spell sweeps Europe from central Russia through Poland Germany and France to Great Britain and Ireland and extends as far south as Toulon Rome and Naples covering about 4 million square miles and 1,500 miles in length.
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London
Europe
Russia
Poland
Germany
France
Great Britain
Ireland
Toulon
Rome
Naples
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Supreme Court
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Agricultural Research Fund
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Saskatchewan Cooperative Wheat Producers, Limited
Conservative Amendment
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