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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 03, 1929
Page
3
Ottawa proposes Manitoba like treatment for Alberta and Saskatchewan in settling natural resources. It calls for continued Dominion subsidies and a cash balance payment of 4 554 212 to Manitoba for past arrears. Subsidies rise with Manitoba population to 1 125 000 at 1 200 000 residents.
Hon J L Ralston announces two new Canadian destroyers to be built at Southampton by Thorncroft Limited costing about 3 000 000 dollars. They will replace Patriot and Patrician which were declared obsolete and sold for scrap.
Despatches from Belgrade report more than 100 persons killed in the last two weeks due to violent lightning storms. Floods have swept away thousands of cattle and caused immense damage to orchards and vineyards across the area.
The Prince of Wales presided over the annual banquet of the British Empire Service League in London and stated that the King is making a very fine recovery. He spoke briefly to the assembled guests in the capital.
England and Wales show a population drop of 44.112 persons in the first quarter this year, contrasting with a 31.611 rise in the same period of 1928, a trend sparking concern among officials and observers.
A world conference of workers for crippled children including public officials scientists and social workers will be held in Geneva from July 28 to August 2.
George Buchanan, 2, a veteran of both Riel rebellions and a member of the Red River expedition under Sir Garnet Wolseley, has died at his home in Winnipeg. He had come to the West with Wolseley’s column.
London reports Premier MacDonald expressing optimism that naval disarmament negotiations will proceed and a conference with clear objectives can be arranged. He noted recent talks with US ambassador Dawes and aides, stressing understanding between peoples as key to progress and acknowledging no miracles but determined effort.
Dr. W. J. Black of the Canadian National Railways reports crop conditions in Western Canada are not as strong as last year overall but more prosperous than in recent years. He notes vast cultivation in the Peace River country with land settlement rapid, and settlers moving into the Fort St. John district, described as a fine group.
Hon. Charles Stewart opens a conference in Ottawa with three provincial ministers and federal officials to inventory Canada’s forest resources. The event aims to establish the actual forest wealth as a preface to forestration plans.
The Swedish scientist Dr Finn Malmgren received a posthumous gold medal for bravery after dying during a failed Arctic rescue mission following the Italia crash. The government granted his mother a $500 yearly pension and sent her tribute documents from an official commission.
A severe hailstorm struck Durban in Natal causing extensive damage. Estimates reach 500000 pounds sterling about 2500000 dollars with hail laying eight inches deep on streets and stones up to four inches in diameter.
Damage from a northern Quebec electrical storm and semi tornado reaches into the millions. Communications failures hinder full casualty and loss reporting as the death toll stands at seven and the Sacred Heart Convent at Saulau Recollet is destroyed with about $1,000,000 in damage.
Andrew Wickett aged 92 long time member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and said to be the oldest member dies in Vancouver. Born in Ontario he joined Aylmer Lodge No. 90 I.L.C.C.F. at Aylmer and kept ties until death. He was a retired lumberman.
London reports the Labour government plans to renew diplomatic and trade relations with Soviet Russia soon. Observers expect cross party support in Parliament, aided by Liberal critique of past policy. A King’s Speech July 2 may outline the policy, with expectations London seeks Dominion cooperation.
United States authorities report a drop in liquor exports from the Essex border docks and a cut in imports at Ecorse. Ram boats operate from Amherstburg with minimal government opposition, while liquor still slips below Ecorse toward Trenton. Plans to deploy over fifty vessels by July 1 aim to curb the drift with one pound guns aboard many craft.
German Foreign Minister Gustave Stresemann told the Reichstag Germany would not concede to a Rhineland commission as a condition for evacuation. Nationalists then moved a no confidence vote, declaring his five years in office a failure.
Hollywood mourns the demise of “Strong Heart” the famous film dog aged thirteen at Miss Jane Mur fin’s home. A complication of diseases after surgery felled the canine hero who was trained in Berlin police kennels and served with the German Red Cross during the Great War.
Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association delegates meeting in Swift Current push action on grazing leases and school lands. Ranchers complain frequent regulatory changes create uncertainty and highlight the sale of school lands used for grazing. They also urge a Dominion Agriculture survey to locate best districts for winter feed.
Rabalo, a three year old gelding once sold for 70 dollars as fit only for the plough, won the Hungarian National Derby in Budapest. He defeated 21 thoroughbreds, earning a 10 000 dollar prize after a path from farm to track via a tavern keeper and a friend who trained him back to racing.
James D. Fraser, head of the grain inspection department, rejected two separate grading standards for eastern and western cargoes. Dr. William F. Geddes explained that continuous discharge drying is safest while batch drying is unsuitable. Fraser urged full inspection control over all drying to assure buyers and noted heated grain affects color but not protein value. He cautioned about testing by milling and baking during rush periods.
Aaron Sapiro told a Saskatoon audience that a 100 per cent pool is essential for true co operation and should be pursued whether provincially or federally enabled. He said two thirds of farmers deciding to market cooperatively would yield universal wheat deliveries for several years, opposing grain dealers and those in debt to them.
A Department of Commerce pamphlet shows the United States paid about 40 million dollars in freight charges to Canadian lines for U S commodities shipped over Canadian rails in 1928. In return Canadians paid roughly 14 million dollars to U S roads for similar transport.
London reports the British Parliament opened its first session under the Labour government and re elected Captain F. A. Fitzroy, Conservative, as Speaker. He received universal praise in nominating speeches for impartiality with no votes against him.
Ottawa reports churches of Canada invited to join empire wide thanksgiving for the recovery of His Majesty the King on July 7. The cabinet approved an order of council and will issue the official invitation. Each church will conduct its own service.
Paul John of Port Arthur Ontario surprised a brown bear robbing his pike catch. He hurled a stone striking the animal, stunned it, then rushed with a hunting knife and buried it in the throat killing the bear.
Prince and Princess Leo Galitzine, Russian aristocrats long based in Paris after the revolution, arrived aboard the Empress of Australia last week and plan to settle and farm in western Quebec under the Canadian Pacific Colonization Department.
The Hon. T. G. Coven try, former MLA for Saanich and son of the Earl of Coventry, has been appointed market commissioner in London for the British Columbia Government. His role is to develop demand for Okanagan fruit.
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