Hepburn Paves Way to Receive Hunger Parade Toronto
The Ontario government removed two Toronto police commission members and named Frank Denton and Judge W T J Lee to replace them. The move aims to rescind a ban on hunger march demonstrations in Toronto on July 30 as Mayor Stewart defends city rights against provincial interference. The dispute centers on police cooperation and free speech amid warnings from Premier Hepburn and Attorney General Roebuck. Toronto council faces no provincial funding for hunger march delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
City of
Ontario
Queen's Park
City Hall
Toronto Police Commission
William Stewart
Mitchell Hepburn
Arthur Roebuck
Frank Denton
K.C
W. T. J. Lee
County Court of York
J. R. L. Starr
James Parker
City Police Commission
Hepburn
Stewart
David Croil
Floods Threaten Tarnow as Polish Rivers Rise
Rains continue in Poland with floods in southern regions killing at least 53. Tarnow, at river junctions, faces latest danger as sappers rush pontoons from Krakow to Stary Sacz. Seventeen refugees seek safety on a dry peak when a labor camp is flooded. Krakow-Lwow communications vanish as 12 000 feet of bridges are carried away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Tarnow
Krakow
Stary Sacz
Lwow
Henderson Resignation Demanded by London Committees
The Labor party seeks Arthur Henderson to resign as secretary at the annual convention in October. Putney and Harrow committees in London suburbs accuse him of devoting himself to the disarmament conference, of which he is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur Henderson
Labor Party
Putney
Harrow
Henderson
British Dominion Talks Advance On Naval Conference
London reports that discussions between the United Kingdom and Dominion governments on the projected 1935 naval conference proceed through normal channels. The information came from Stanley Baldwin, acting prime minister, in the House of Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Kingdom
House of Commons
Stanley Baldwin
Seed Officials Meet With Attendees At Saskatoon
A three day conference in Saskatoon gathered federal seed branch inspectors from Fort William to the Rocky Mountains plus Saskatchewan field staff. Led by Nelson Young G M Stewart J E Blackburn and S H Vigor the meeting provided a refresher course on cereal grains variety identification disease in crops and seed purity. Dr J B Harrington of the University of Saskatchewan explained seed breeding history and stressed maintaining pure strains and avoiding cross pollination that harms seed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wel
Saskatoon
Fort William
Rocky Mountains
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Nelson Young
G. M. Stewart
Calgary
J. E. Blackburn
Winnipeg
S. H. Vigor
J. B. Harrington
University of Saskatchewan
Harrington
Explorer Wilson Missing in Solo Everest Attempt
Maurice Wilson, a young British flying officer, aimed to plant a Union Jack on Everest and began a solo climb from Camp No 3 in Darjeeling region. After weeks with no word, his porters report no sight of him near Camp No 5, fearing he perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darjeeling
India
Maurice Wilson
Mount Everest
Wilson
England
Mount
Everest
Edmonton Keeps One Third of Relief Costs
The province will continue paying one third of direct relief costs despite the Dominion government cutting its share to 25 percent. Cabinet approved the measure and notified Edmonton Mayor Knott and Calgary Mayor Davison. No expiry date set for the rate. Premier Reid also announced approval of Edmonton’s request for a $1,000,000 federal loan for public works and will apply to Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Dominion
Knott
Davison
Calgary
Reid
Ottawa
Canada Auto Production Rises in 1933
Canada produced 65,852 cars in 1933 with f.o.b. plant sales of 38,630,463 dollars, according to the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. The output increased 83 percent from 1932 in number, while value rose 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
F.o.b
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Argentina Seeks Wheat Export Quota Increase
Argentina's agriculture ministry proposes raising the wheat export quota to 150 million bushels at the upcoming international wheat conference, up from 110 million. A communiqué notes the bumper crop justifies a larger export limit to reduce surpluses. Four stabilization proposals were rejected, including minimum price and export limits, while denaturalizing wheat abroad was deemed impractical due to US and Canada stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Ministry of Agriculture
United States
Canada
Aid For Settlers From Victoria Return Home
The British government plans further concessions for destitute British settlers in Victoria Australia to help those who have returned home to go back and start anew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Victoria
Australia
New Arms Treaty Talks Prompt Japanese Delegation Visits
Japanese spokesmen plan informal conferences in Washington next month to shape negotiations for a naval arms limitation treaty in 1935. Discussions are expected to cover Japan's Pacific aims, a potential extension to Britain, Japan's push for a larger navy, and a non aggression pact with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Pacific
Great Britain
Britain
United States
Trade With China Vancouver
Major Victor Duclos Canadian trade commissioner at Hong Kong arrived aboard the Empress of Canada. He noted a growing Chinese market for Canadian goods but said tariffs and exchange issues hinder trade. Duclos departed for Ottawa and Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
China
Canada
Victor Duclos
Hong Kong
Orient
Duclos
Ottawa
Montreal
Trade Increases Geneva
A League of Nations report notes a 1933 trade up from 1932 with total world trade down 10 percent by gold value and 5 percent by sterling value. Gains came chiefly from raw materials up eight percent and manufactured goods up two percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
League of Nations Economic Information Service
Wheat Harvest Underway In Alberta Farm
Cutting of winter wheat has started on Frank Wentz's farm at Grassy Lake about 50 miles east. The crop ripened quickly in the warm spell and should yield a fair average harvest. Rain would help the spring grains show a heavier stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Frank Wentz
Grassy Lake
Here
Nations Hasten To Decide Fate Of World Wheat Pact
United States Australia and Canada push for August 14 London meeting to firm up the international wheat agreement for next year. They plan to press Argentina’s position and align on acreage reduction at the World Wheat Conference in London starting August 25 with leaders Davis Ezekial Grant and others present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Australia
Canada
London
Argentina
Departments of Agriculture
Andrew Cairns
Minneapolis
Minn
Chester Davis
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Mordeca Ezekial
Henry A. Wallace
United States Department of Agriculture
C. T. Grant
Department of Agriculture of Canada
C. W. McFarland
Canadian Wheat Pool
G. E. Wheeler
Paul Nichalls
George Eastabrook
F. E. Murphy
Rome
Subsidy Bill Aims to Aid Domestic Cattle Industry
London reports the government released a bill to subsidize domestic cattle producers with a £15 million fund. The subsidy on slaughtered beef cattle requires imported cattle to remain in the United Kingdom for at least three months to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Kingdom
Noted sculptor George William Hill dies at 72
Montreal reports the death of prominent Canadian sculptor George William Hill aged 72 on July 17 after a 10 day illness. His best known works include the nurses' monument in Ottawa's Hall of Fame, Queen Victoria's jubilee statue in Victoria Square Montreal, and the Sir Georges Etienne Cartier monument on Fletcher's Field Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
George William Hill
Outremont
Hall of Fame
Ottawa
Queen Victoria
Victoria Square
Georges Etienne Cartier
Fletcher's Field
Canadian Attractions Captivate Retired British Diplomat
Sir Ronald Storrs a retired British diplomat and former governor and commander-in-chief of Cyprus said he was captivated by the attractions of Canada, his father's birthplace. An associate of Earl Kitchener he played a role in the Arab revolt and guided Lawrence to Arabia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Near East
Ronald Storrs
Cypress
Canada
Ronald
Earl Kitchener
Lawrence
Arabia
Centenarian meets king at Mersey tunnel opening
Samuel Gillingham of Birkenhead aged 102 who lived in Canada for 40 years was presented to the king and queen during the formal opening ceremony of the new Mersey tunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Samuel Gillingham
Birkenhead
Canada
Mersey Tunnel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alberta
Sven Hedin
Ma Chung Ying
Hsinkiang Province
Jack Miner
W. A. Sunday
Sunday
Miner
Kingsville
Mr. Sunday
Centenarian
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!