Customs Commission Ends Work as Ottawa Sessions Conclude
The Royal Commission on Customs ends six months of hearings in Ottawa covering costal smuggling licensing breweries and distilleries and illicit imports. Adjournment set to late August or early September after a Washington consult with U.S. authorities on the anti smuggling treaty. Chief Commissioner J T Brown travels home via Cape Breton to Regina.
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Haa
Canada
United States
Cayuniis Siem
Ottawa
Washington
J. T Brown
Cape Breton
Regina
Saskatchewan Rifle Association Prize Meeting in Regina
The Saskatchewan Provincial Rifle Association will hold its annual prize meeting at the rifle range in Regina on July 19 2021. A large entry list is expected from across the province with a tyro shoot and a camp and canteen at the range. Prizes total 1800 dollars plus medals and cups.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Province of Saskatchewan
Dominion Rifle Association
Ottawa
Canada
Bisley
England
Rifle Association
Tyroy
Chief Engineer Gzawski to Inspect Hudson Bay Line Work
C N R chief engineer C G Gzawski of Montreal heads to northern Saskatchewan and Peace River Alberta to survey proposed construction plans and inspect new or under construction branch lines. He will return to Winnipeg after reviewing Hudson Bay Railway work. Premier Bracken cites awaiting official returns from constituencies on the beer referendum with no decision on a special session.
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C.N.R
Winnipeg
C. G. Gzawski
Montreal
Canadian National Railway
Hudson's Bay Railway
Titawski
Saskatchewan
Peace Riser
Alberta
Prospier
J. Bracken
Branden Fair
Maritime freight rate regulations take effect
Freight rate provisions from Parliament's last session, largely shaped by the Duncan Royal commission report, are now in force across the Maritime provinces and central Canada. Tariffs were issued on July 1.
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Moncton
N.B
Maritime Provinces
Central Canada
British editors to visit Ottawa for Dominion Government entertain
Officials of the Dominion Government will host about 100 British newspaper members and editors from various provincial papers in Ottawa in August.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Government plans aerial bases in Hudson Strait network
Ottawa plans to establish three aerial gas bases in Hudson Strait area. Bases would sit near Port Burwell, Nottingham Island, and Big Island to serve north shore routes. Government aims to develop the boat port on the bay to exploit local resources and enable ocean navigation to global ports.
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Ottawa
Hudson Strait
Port Bur- Well
Hudsean Streit
Nottingham Island
Big Island
Pr. Burwell
Nottingham
James Bay area may rival Western Ontario for settlement
Prof J W Russell head of the University of Western Ontario geology department states that a region 00 miles north of London lies along the James Slope from James Bay inland about 25 miles, covering an area twice Western Ontario and offering the greatest agricultural and population potential in Northern Ontario, second only to the Peace River district. He adds the James Slope shares pre settlement traits with Western Ontario.
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London
Ont
J W. Russell
Department of Geology
University of Western Ontario
James Slope
James Bay
Ontario
Canada
Peace River
Russell
Robb Confirms Vacation Plans Aboard Empress of Australia
Hon J A Robb announces a rest break after Ottawa duties aboard the Empress of Australia. He will not visit Europe to negotiate treaties, will tour France and England only, leaves finances in good shape, and plans to return in August.
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Huebec
Europe
Germany
France
England
J. A. Robb
Australia
Cherbourg
Southampton
Robb
Ottawa
French scientist claims transmutation of metals into gold
Paris France Professor Jollivet a French scientist says he has solved the age old problem of turning silver and other base metals into gold He reports producing 20 milligrammes of gold from a mixture of metals including six grains of silver and believes the process will have industrial value given agent costs
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Paris
France
Jollivet
Ile
Measuring Heat Of Stars In Smithsonian Work
Dr Charles G Abbott of the Smithsonian Institution is using a delicate radiometer to measure the heat of stars. Abbott has gone to Mount Wilson California to conduct his experiments with the instrument so sensitive it could detect heat from a match 6000 miles away if the atmosphere did not intervene.
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Washington, D.C
Charles G Abbott
Smithsonian Institution
Kr. Abbott
Mount Wilson
California
Flooded Hay Lands Devastate Alberta Farmland
Inundation affects more than nine thousand acres of hay land near Big Lake between Edimonton and Lac Ste. Anne. The flood destroys hay crops with an estimated loss of $90,000. Government engineer A. M. Kirkpatrick reports after surveying the Big Lake Lac Ste. Anne and Wabamun districts due to Sturgeon River waters.
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Edrmonton
Alberta
Big Lake
Edimonton
Lac Ste. Anne
Sturgeon River
A. M. Kirkpatrick
Edmonton
Wabamun
Levine seeks French pilot for return flight to New York
Paris, France Charles A Levine says he will fly back to New York at the earliest opportunity once a French pilot agrees to accompany him. He spoke at a luncheon hosted by American and British correspondents in Paris.
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Paris
France
Charles A. Levine
Clarence Chamberlin
Germany
New York
Coast Cities Sponsor Flight Two OC to London Trip
Vancouver aviator Turner is among applicants for a London Ont to London Eng air fight. New Westminster backs Pilot Mowat with the city’s support. BC air force club leaders say they will back a Canadian to England flight.
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London
Vancouver
Big F. Turner
British Columbia
Ont
Eng
Fight
Sal Muwat
Weetitinater
Reaiva
Tore
Thas
Loula Taylor
New Westminster
Canadian Readers Set for Use in Maritime Schools
The New Brunswick Board of Education prescribes a Canadian readers series for provincial schools. Nova Scotia is to adopt the same, with Prince Edward Island likely to follow. It is expected that British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba already use the series, giving seven of nine provinces a unified reading program.
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Fredericton
N.H
New Brunswick Board of Education
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Maritimes
Ottawa seeks closing of many customs ports
A Canadian effort led by Minister W. Ky. Euler to reduce the number of customs entry ports faces opposition from communities that view local ports as status symbols. The special House committee had urged reductions, while the re organized preventive service expands operations during the busy season with new cars, boats, and faster cruisers. Seizures have risen, boosting revenues and excise taxes as Mr. Cowan plans western staff reorganization.
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Ottawat
W. Ky. Euler
National Revenue
House
Customs Administration
Cowan
U S Adjusts Difficulties of Border Ruling
Washington reports adjustments to border crossing rules after talks with Canada clarifying commuter status under the Immigration Act. Canadians meeting head tax and visa requirements may continue crossing regularly with periodic checks, while some may qualify as workers at the U S side in the future.
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Washington
United States Department of Immigration
Labor Department
Dominion
United States
Jami Eration
Sending Dogs to Arctic Eight Specially Trained Huskies
A team of eight husky dogs completed about 1,600 miles of a 3,400 mile journey and arrived in Vancouver en route to Coronation Gulf. The dogs, trained for stamina and long distance pulls, were embarked on the steamship Yayehimo and are assigned to the Hudson's Bay Company inspector at Coronation Gulf.
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Coronation Gulf
Vancouver
Armstrong
Ontario
Arctic
Yayehimo
Hudson’s Bay Company
Will Try For Altitude Record New York
The Rune aviator plans to use the ReHancamono Plane Columda, returned from Kirepe, to attempt the world endurance record. Joseph May, Levine’s secretary, says fuel increases could push flight time beyond hours. The Canadian Trade Commissioner in Bristol notes the formation of the South Wates and Monmouthshire Catone Importers Association Limited, representing nineteen meat traders’ groups in the region.
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New York
Columda
Clarence Chamberlin
Charles A. Levine
Germany
Kirepe
Joseph May
Levine
Monutreat
Bristol
South
Senior Golfers to England Before Montnairn Voyage
Senior Canadian golfers photographed before sailing on the Montnairn to Great Britain to meet international veteran players. The back row lists F. J. MacKay Sarnia Ralph Connabie Toronto F. A. Parker Toronto Dr J Sheahan St Catharines Sir George Garneau Quebec City Dr D Buchanan Galt J D Fraser Toronto. Seated are C Y Stanier Winnipeg Mrs F A Parker George S Lyon 6 year old captain George C Heintzman and Dr W M McGuire Toronto.
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Montnairn
Great Britain
F. J. MacKay
Sarnia
Ralph Connabie
F. A. Parker
Toronto
J. Sheahan
St. Catharines
George Garneau
Quebec City
D. Buchanan
Galt
J. D. Fraser
Settling British Boys On Canadian Land
Governments agree to assist young British settlers in buying farms in Canada under the Empire Settlement Act of 1922. The plan to spend five million dollars over ten years targets assisted passages, training, and wages earned by ages 14 to 20, with eligibility for up to 2400 dollars for farm purchase, stock, and equipment once 21 and with savings around 300 dollars. Settlement begins April 1, 1925.
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Canada
Dominion
Prince to Limit Public Duties on Ottawa Visit
The Prince of Wales will have few public engagements during a three day Ottawa stay with Premier Stanley Baldwin handling most appearances. Highlights include laying the altar of sacrifice in the general chamber at noon August 3rd, unveiling Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s statue on Parliament Hill, and visiting the International Poultry Congress while in session.
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Ottawa
Prince of Wales
Stanley Baldwin
Wilfrid Laurier
Parliament Hill
Higher Price Levels Ottawa June Index Rises 1.6 Points
The Dominion bureau of statistics reports June index numbers show a rise of 1.6 points to 153.5 from 151.9 in May. Vegetables and grains push prices higher while declines in coffee tea raw sugar hay and straw offset gains in hides feather boots and shoes and beef.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics Index
Reform of the Lords draws debate but no mandate found
In London the Commons debated the Government plan for House of Lords reform as a basis for discussion. Ramsay MacDonald’s motion to censure failed 362 to 167 amid cross party criticism. Lloyd George said prior Liberal policy would not rush change.
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London
House of
House of Lords
Ramsay MacDonald
Labor
Lords
Buchan
House
Lloyd George
Japan Backs U S in Cruiser Tonnage Debate
Geneva dispatch notes Japan indicated support for the United States in the cruiser tonnage dispute at the naval conference. Britain faces opposition from both the United States and Japan, risking a collapse of talks over tonnage limits and fleet strength for protecting global trade routes.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Japan
United States
Great Britain
King Visits Edmonton Praising Canadian Public Health
Hon. K J H W King minister of Public Health and Soldiers’ Civil Re-establishment visits Edmonton the first time since 1923. He praises strides in public health across Canada noting cooperation among health bodies to serve city sick and reach remote districts with help and succor.
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Edmonton
K. J. H W. King
Canada
Dr. King
Big battle plane design revealed by New York press
The New York American reports a huge battle plane designed for the War Department. Created by Anthony Fokker, it features a 73 foot wingspan and carries five machine guns and gunners. It can also carry 3400 pounds of high explosives for coastal or land bombardment.
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New York
New York American
War Department
Anthony Fokker
America
Byrd
Atlantic
Surgeons May Propose Canadian Royal College Body
The Canadian medical association considers forming a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons for Canada. Dr. E. Moore, returning from a Toronto medical convention, said the plan would affiliate with Britain's college.
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Regina
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons For
Canada
The
Medical Association
Eo Moore
Toronto
Great Britain
Cooperation pact to curb liquor smuggling by rail
Moncton report notes an understanding among Canadian National Railways, the Customs Preventive Service of Canada, and the United States Customs Services to collaborate in preventing illegal liquor movement from Maritime provinces to other Canadian and U.S. points. The accord aims to tighten cross border controls and monitor shipments.
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Moncton
N.B
Canadian National Railways
Customs Preventive Service of
Canada
United States
Customs Services
Maritime Provinces
Doolittle Returns to Edmonton for Peace River Trail Talk
Dr. J. A. Doolille, president of the Canadian Automobile Association, has returned to Edmonton after touring Grande Prairie and Peace River to film footage for his lecture on The Peace River Trail. He will present the lecture at many venues across Eastern Canada.
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Edmonton
J. A. Doolille
Canadian Automobile Association
Grande Prairie
Peace River Country
Peace River Trail
Canadie
Canadian Poet Charles Mair Dies at 86 in Victoria
The noted Canadian poet Charles Mair died at Jubilee Hospital in Victoria aged 86 or 87. Described as a sturdy Canadianist and oldest poet of the ix minion lineage, he contributed to national literary expression. His death marks the end of an era in Canadian poetry.
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Victoria
Charles Mair
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