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!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1932
Page
3
Ottawa reports the Irish Free State willing to purchase Canadian flour and bacon with reciprocal market preferences. Free Staters seek concessions in Canadian markets for wheat and request reciprocal benefits for woollens liquors and malt beverages.
The German federal government declares martial law in Prussia and installs Franz von Papen as federal commissioner. Berlin and Brandenburg placed under control with heavy guard and machine guns. Dr. Karl Severing resists and is compelled to yield his interior ministry, though not arrested.
The Hague grain merchant I Van Denbergh declares in Montreal that Holland needs Canadian wheat for its quality. He cites a Dutch crop of about 300000 tons this year with consumption about double that, and notes some of the balance will come from Canada.
Ottawa reports that the Imperial Conference will not project differences between Great Britain and the Irish Free State into its deliberations. British Dominions Secretary J. H. Thomas and Irish Free State official Sean T. O Kelly stated the issue will not be part of the agenda.
London reports that US trade with Britain has fallen by more than half since Britain imposed tariffs and suspended the gold standard six months ago. Monthly US exports to Britain dropped from 50 million dollars to 21 million, with duties around 50 percent on average and higher on some goods. Grains and cotton remain relatively strong.
In Rome Premier Mussolini orders a broad cabinet reshuffle with five ministers and 11 under secretaries displaced. Dino Grandi resigns as foreign minister along with Rocco Mosconi Balbino Guiliano and Giuseppe Bottai. Mussolini retains foreign affairs and corporations. Francesco Guinta among those moved.
The Prince of Wales spoke at a West African dinner in London expressing optimism that 1932 would mark the start of a recovery in global trade. He said the year could bring a return to happier, more prosperous times and a great revival of world commerce.
Edouard Herriot announces four powers Britain France United States and Italy in principle agree to limit land artillery. He calls the resolution a triumph for the League as the general commission draws up the first phase ending text.
Princess Beatrice aunt of the king and mother of former Queen Victoria of Spain underwent surgery to remove a cataract from her right eye. Her condition was reported satisfactory.
Sir Henry Thornton resigns as president and chairman of the Canadian National Railways effective August 1. S J Hungerford becomes acting president in charge of operation and construction. Future plans for Thornton remain undisclosed amid rumors of U.S. rail interest.
Four thousand tons of Canadian wheat about 135000 bushels have been sold in Vladivostok for August delivery through Kerr Gifford and Company. Shipment will occur almost immediately. Earlier, several million bushels were sent from the region to the Russian port.
Four year old Paul Lamarche died after his older brother tied him to a cow's tail in Joliette Quebec. The coroner's inquest heard the boy was dragged to his death when the frightened animal pulled loose.
Ottawa delegates to the Imperial Conference number 272 with Great Britain leading the UK count at 78. Canada follows with 62 plus 50 advisers, while Southern Rhodesia fields eight and Ireland the Free State three delegates. Accommodation is in the House of Commons Building and a special information directory was issued.
Ships heading to Churchill to load grain will be protected by a chain of radio stations in the Far North. Resolution Island Cape Hope Advance Nottingham Island and Churchill form direction finding stations. Captains contact stations to determine position during fogs and plot on charts.
Saskatchewan Premier J. T. M. Anderson says the Imperial Conference signals possible world economic steps. He supports full investigation of an empire wheat quota despite export limits, hoping a later world conference could stabilize prices and distribution.
Ottawa reports May last five weeks as the imperial conference delegates meet. Malcolm MacDonald notes the cautious estimate, with the conference to reveal its results after deliberations. The complete British delegation includes Rt Hon Stanley Baldwin and 78 members, while other nations field smaller groups.
Dell Willis chairs a North Dakota farmers group united in 400 towns to hold wheat until it reaches one dollar per bushel. They plan August 1 action, selling only 10 percent per month once the price targets Winnipeg quotations and grades favor top quality wheat.
Customs officers seize seven thousand dollars of opium hidden in the galley of the liner Empress of Japan and find five hundred dollars of additional contraband. Crew report narcotics deliveries off Honolulu with staff tossed overboard to be picked up by fishing boats.
The Wood River Municipality Council plans to ask the Legislature to require farmers to keep their farms at home to stop soil drifting onto roads. If laws are not passed, action will be taken at the owner's expense.
A Department of Trade and Commerce statement notes Canada now ships more goods to New Zealand with exports doubling in June to a value of 327,578 dollars. The Ottawa Ontario-based report highlights increased flow to the southern Dominion.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.