Church Union Bill Advances In Commons
In Ottawa the House approved the Brown amendment to clause two of the Church Union Bill, setting its effective date for June 16 1925 by a 116 to 58 committee vote. The measure’s passage indicates approval of a bill that would unify church governance next year amid strong party divisions.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Brown
Duff
Pr Abyterian Assembly
House
Geo. Graham
Messrs
Meighen
Forke
Progressive
King
Supreme Court
Winnipeg Philanthropist Ashdown Leaves Large Estate
James H. Ashdown, Winnipeg businessman and philanthropist, died recently leaving public bequests of 380 000. His estate has a preliminary valuation of 1 639 000 with succession duties to be deducted.
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Winnipeg
James H. Ashdown
Wheat rust专家调查经费建议及政府拨款
渥太华报道 农业委员会提交报告建议政府拨款五万美元用于资深调查机构对小麦锈病进行专门调查 以评估防控方案并报告结果 为相关议题提供经费支持
Mussolini Orders Immediate Demobilization of National Militia
Premier Mussolini issues orders to demobilize the recently mobilized National Militia immediately, signaling a rapid shifts in wartime posture.
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Rome
Mussolini
Kellogg to Attend Premiers Conference on Dawes Plan
Washington states Kellogg the U S ambassador in London will attend the premiers conference to push Dawes plan execution and discuss matters affecting U S interests. Colonel James A Logan will accompany to aid the ambassador. officials say the mission mirrors prior allied hosts role as observer.
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Washington
United States
Kellogg
London
White House
State Department
James A. Logan
Reparation Commission
Paris
Whe House
Kelloge
Harvey
Supreme Council
United States Invited to London Conference
The United States will be asked to send a representative to the allied conference proposed for London in July in any capacity the government deems fit. Britain prepares invitations and Japan will be invited. It is hoped Italy will be represented in person by Premier Marcolini.
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London
United States
Japan
Marcolini
Italy
Want Losses Paid Toronto
Depositors of the defunct Farmers' Bank plan to seek government reimbursement and will hold a meeting to prepare their request. W C Nickel KC of Belleville, counsel for depositors, said arrangements are nearly complete and that the claim once convinced the Dominion Government and House of the justice of their cause, but the Senate rejected the bill by a small majority. The war delayed action, but the time has now arrived.
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Toronto
Farmers’ Bank
W. C. Nickel
K.C
Belleville
Dominion
House of the Justice
Senate
Senate Report Advances Eleven Canadian National Branch Lines
In Ottawa the Senate committee on railways approved reporting eleven of the 26 CN branch line bills. The routes include Grand Fresniere to Rinfret in Quebec, and lines from Peebles Saskatchewan southerly, Gravelbourg to Niedpath Saskatchewan, Ste. Rose Du Lac to Borketon Manitoba, Turtleford to near Mafford Saskatchewan, and Prince Albert to near Paddockwood Saskatchewan. Other branches cover Eyre Saskatchewan to Acadia Valley Alberta, Eston and White Bear Saskatchewan from St Paul Alberta southeasterly, from Rosedale Alberta southerly, and Kingsclear and St. Croix River New Brunswick.
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Ottawa
Canadian National
Senate Committee On Railways
Grand Fresniere
Rinfret
Que
Peebles
Sask
Gravelbourg
Niedpath
Ste. Rose du Lac
Borketon
Man
Turtleford
Mafford
Prince Albert
Paddockwood
Eyre
Acadia Valley
Alta
Eston
White Bear
St. Paul
Alberta
Rosedale
Kingsclear
St. Croix River
N.B
More Moisture Needed Saskatoon
Rainfall in Saskatoon and district during April to June was less than in any such three months in a decade according to University of Saskatchewan records. Observers say spring conditions still leave growing grain in the district not actually suffering for moisture, though more rain would help.
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Saskatoon
University of Saskatchewan
Senate approves amendment to Industrial Disputes Act
Ottawa reports the Senate adopted 42 to 22 an amendment to the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act. The changes require if a party fails to nominate a conciliation board representative, the chief justice of the province or the labor minister will appoint. If the two representatives disagree on a third, the chief justice chooses the arbitrator instead of the minister.
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Ottawa
Senate
Labor
Minister of Labor
Canadian dollar buys ground as funds flood into Canada
Local bankers with idle funds push the exchange rate to a yearly high near 99 cents. Diversion of capital into Canadian high grade securities grows as money rates remain at their lowest in years, with investors seeking better returns abroad.
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New York
Canada
Port Arthur Plans Outdoor Checker Board
The Port Arthur checkers club will begin a summer schedule on what is billed as the world’s only outdoor checker board. The lawn features two foot by two foot squares with Dutch clover and Kentucky blue grass for color, and checkers measuring fourteen inches in diameter.
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Port Arthur
Murdock Vindicated as Amendment Defeated in Commons
The House of Commons rejected an amendment alleging sustained charges against Hon. James Murdock, minister of labor, by a vote of 149 to 39. Liberals and Progressives voted against the measure while Conservatives united in support.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
James Murdock
Vancouver Welcomes Fleet With Gala Harbor Arrival
Vancouver greeted the British special service squadron on arrival from Victoria as H.M.S. Hood Repulse Adelaide and Patriot entered Burrard harbor. Thousands lined Stanley Park to cheer while Royal Canadian Air Force planes circled overhead. city streets bloomed with flags and a grand arch of welcome stood at Granville and Georgia Streets.
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Coast City
Vancouvrer
Vancouver
H.ms. Hood
H.m.as
Adelaide
Hm.s.c. Patrician
Palm Grey
Gulf of Georgia
Victoria
Burrard Harbor
Stanley Park
Narrows
Royal Navy
Royal Canadian Air Force
Point Grey
Guily
Granville
Georgia Streets
Old Age Pensions Plan Proposed In Canada
A parliamentary committee on old age pensions recommends the federal government begin negotiations with provinces during recess to establish pensions for persons over 70. Proposals include shared costs and grants up to 20 dollars monthly for British born residents with over 20 years in Canada, graded by income.
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Ottawa
House of Commons Committee On
House
Canada
William Irvine
Labor
Calgary East
Aviator MacLaren Flies Opposite Route To Rangoon
A Rangoon dispatch reports Stuart MacLaren undertook a stiff flight from Akyab to Rangoon crossing the Bengal Bay. He crossed the United States round-the-world squadron in reverse, landed at Gwa then Yandoon before reaching Rangoon. He lamented arriving too late to meet the U S aviators bound for Chittagong.
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London
Exchange
Rangoon
Stuart MacLaren
Akyab
Bay of Bengal
MacLaren
United States
Chittagoneg
Premier MacDonald Honored Glasgow
Premier MacDonald received the freedom of Glasgow and spoke of service as the grandest inspiration. He noted a contrast between south reports of a red Clydesdale and his view of a green youthful region, and he defined Glasgow’s name as dear green spot.
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Glasgow
MacDonald
Clydesdale
Valley of the Clyde
Change in Immigration Rules Sought by Imperial Veterans
Vancouver delegates at the Imperial Veterans in Canada annual convention called for a fixed immigration quota favoring British entrants at 60 percent and others at 40 percent. The group also announced expansion of its hostel system to Vancouver Halifax and Toronto.
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Vancouver
J. H. Aspinall
Imperial Veterans
Canada
C. A. Perry
Saskatoon
E. J. Fuller
Winnipeg
Capt. W. Vaughan
A. Ellis
W. J. Cook
Toronto
J. T. Hunter
Halifax
J. Nethercote
N. G. Dingle
Calgary
J. Conway
Dominion
Approve Medical Outposts in Remote Districts
The Canadian National Association of Trained Nurses urged provincial governments to fund qualified medical practitioners to staff outposts in rural areas with no medical service. The plan backs registered nurses in charge and calls for extended training for housekeepers, a transport network for outlying communities, and expanded home nursing classes for women.
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Hamilton
Canadian National Association of Trained Nurses
Post Office Promises No Staff Pay Cut Amid Strike
Hon Charles Stewart acting postmaster general assures inquiry that no postal employee will be paid less than current year salary plus the 1924 25 bonus, despite the strike.
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Ottawa
Charles Stewart
Germany Accepts Conditions For Military Control
London reports say the German government will accept the Allies conditions on military oversight. The decision was reviewed by France’s new premier Herriot and Britain's Ramsay MacDonald at Chequers Court. The Reichstag is to notify the Council of Ambassadors of its acceptance.
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London
Council of Ambassadors
Hawai
France
M. Herriot
Ramsay MacDonald
Chequers Court
Reichstag
Provinces Unite Against Federal Insurance Bill 175
Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan and British Columbia back Ontario against federal bill 175 aimed at seizing provincial insurance control. Ontario Attorney-General Nickle to speak for the united opposition as Leighron Foster to appear before the house committee on banking and commerce.
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Toronto
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Ontario
Ottawa
Privy Council
Nickle
Leighron Foster
House Committee On Banking and Commerce
Senate
Organizing Buyers Strike in London Over Rising Prices
British housewives form a buyers league to protest rising food costs with flour butter cheese and bacon already up and sugar and tea expected to follow. Leaders blame market rings and combinations and plan a national revolt against high prices. Cheese price rise cited in part from Canadian product and U.S. demand.
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London
New Housewives League
United States
America
Royal Grain Enquiry Commission to Meet in Saskatoon
The Royal Grain Enquiry Commission will convene in Saskatoon on Friday August 1 to prepare a chief report on the cereal trade. A preliminary Vancouver investigation report, about 20 000 words, has been completed and sent to Ottawa with publication expected soon.
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Regina
Royal Grain Enquiry Commission
Saskatoon
Commission
Vancouver
Minister of Trade and Commerce
Ottawa
Unpaid Shares Case Tied to Northwestern Trust Liquidation
Mr Justice Dysart rules the Northwestern Trust Company stock unpaid amounts cannot be collected against 249 shareholders in liquidation. Total unpaid balance stands at 175000 dollars. failure to comply with the Sales and Shares Act provides defense to liquidator actions.
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Winnipeg
Northwestern Trust Company
Justice Dysart
Britain to Ratify Eight-Hour Day Compact
The British and French governments announce their intention to ratify the Washington eight-hour day convention as reports reach the international labor conference.
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Geneva
Washington
German Ambassador to Quit Post in Washington
German government seeks a successor to Ambassador Wiedfeld who will resign on October 1. Ex-Chancellor Cunn is considered a likely pick. Wiedfeld is quitting his official position of ambassador.
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Berlin
Washington
Wiedfelt
Cunn
Sailor envoy hails Empire unity at Vancouver dinner
Vice Admiral Sir Frederick Field told a Vancouver dinner his fleet tour shows imperial unity and that Britain would aid the Motherland if danger returns. He warned the Washington disarmament provisions must be followed yet British fleet must be kept to treaty limits.
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Vancouver
Canada
Sir Frederick Field
His Majesty
Special Service Squadron
Sir Frederick
Danner
Washington
African Paper Praises Premier Kings Action
Die Burger, the official organ of the Nationalist party in South Africa, lauds Premier Kings stance on the Lausanne treaty and its impact on imperial constitutional development. It argues that Imperial equality and the Empire’s indivisibility shapes Canada’s effective position and notes Ottawa correspondence as pivotal in imperial opinion currents.
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London
King
Die Burger
South Africa
Capetown
Britain
Canada
Ottawa
Smith Invited to Speak at Canadian Day Wembley Exhibition
Mary Ellen Smith former M L A has received an invitation to attend the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley and speak on Canadian Day during women's week. The matter is under advisement.
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Vancouver
Mary Ellen Smith
M.L.A
Wembley
Alberta Oil Drilling Expands to Wainwright Field This Summer
In addition to activity in the Lethbridge-Coutts oil field this year, Alberta plans drilling at least five locations in the Wainwright Field during the summer season.
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Lethbridge-Coutts
Wainwright Field
Hope Held Out For Depositors Of Home Bank
Ottawa deputation presented two repayment options to acting finance minister J A Robb for Home Bank depositors. One plan would pay 75 percent and 25 percent already received, with liquidators managing assets for the government. The alternative would pay 60 percent with liquidators handling assets for depositors. Deposits total about fifteen million. 75 percent needs 11.25 million while 60 percent needs 9 million.
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Hope
Home Bank
Ottawa
J. A. Robb
Mr. Robb
W. T. J. Lee
Commons
J.E. Weldon
G. T. Clarkson
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Gaston Doumergue
French Republic
Imperial Veterans Advocate
The
Laurentians
Lac Trem
Quebec
Germany
Royal Grain Commission
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