B Research Work Program Being Prepared
A joint conference under the National Research Council and the federal Department of Agriculture outlines a definite tuberculosis research program for Canada. Dr. H. M. Tory and Dr. W. H. Grisdale chaired with 25 scientists, forming an associate committee of top bacteriologists and pathologists from universities and agencies across the country. Members include S Hadwen, George Hutton, A Rankin, A Savage, P Talbot, and B Eagleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ditaewa
National Research Council
Department of Agriculture
Canada
H. M. Tory
National Rescarch Council
4. H. Grisdale
Research Council
Federal
Tory
Grisdale
S. Hadwen
University of Saskatchewan
George Hutton
Natural Resources Department
Canadian Pacific Railway
Calgary
A. Rankin
University of Alberta
A. Savage
University of Manitoba
P. Talbot
Edmonton
P. Eagleson
Unique Ceremony In Winnipeg Presents Unknown Soldier's Cross
In Winnipeg a singular ceremony at Toc H headquarters marked the Unknown Soldier's Cross presentation by Major-General H D B Ketchen. The mud‑stained wooden cross, sent by Field Marshal Lord Plummer to Mark One of the Empire, honors a Canadian soldier unidentified at Flanders graves. Veterans and patriotic groups attended.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Toc H
Talbot House
H. D. B. Ketchen
Military District No. 160
Flanders
Winnipeg Firm Wins Prince Rupert Grain Elevator Contract
The government adopted the contract for the grain elevator at Prince Rupert British Columbia. Carter Halls Aldinger Company Limited of Winnipeg won the tender for the building at a price of 876,729 dollars. The foundation, built by Northern Construction Company, cost 220,000 dollars.
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Ottawa
Prince Rupert
B.C
Thomas Low
Carter, Halls, Aldinger Company, Limited
Winnipeg
Alberta to open thirty two public shooting grounds next season
Dominion authorities announce new regulations making thirty two public shooting grounds in Alberta available for general use next shooting season. An order-in-council in Ottawa reveals the locations and areas reserved across the three prairie provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Death Toll in Jap Earthquake Shocks Tajima District
Official tallies report 245 dead and 482 injured from the Tajima district quake northwest of Osaki after last Saturday's disaster. Across the affected area 3,516 houses were destroyed or burned.
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Tokio
Tajima
Osaki
Protest Against Changes In Soldiers' Settlement Act
Winnipeg report notes protest against proposed amendments to the Soldiers' Settlement Act. Manitoba Command of the Great War Veterans' Association plans immediate representation to the Dominion Government. Officials say the amendments do not align with GWVA requests and are unsatisfactory to soldiers.
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Winnipeg
Dominion
Manitoba
Great War Veterans’ Association
G.W.V.A
Administration Of Canteen Funds In Ottawa Debate
A senate special committee examined the Great War Veterans' Association funds including canteen and disablement monies, with questions about itemized expenditures and the use of advances. The panel noted a $25,000 stock payment in The Veteran newspaper and an $8,000 subscription payment, all funds merged into a single consolidated account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Dominion Command
Great War Veterans’ Association
Senate
Duchess of York Seeks Canada Visit During Wembley Tour
The Duchess of York and the Duke of York toured the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley. They spent much time at the Canadian pavilions and expressed interest in visiting Canada, noting plans to stay at a ranch with the Prince of Wales and visit the Dominion, never having gone there before.
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London
Prince of Wales
Canada
Duchess of York
Duke of York
Wembley
Duke
Dominion
Communists Force Dissolution Vote in Ville Neuve-Leroie
Communists invaded a city council meeting in Ville Neuve-Leroie and compelled members to sign a document dissolving the council. Police intervened after the ousted officials summoned help, routing the invaders.
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Paris
Ville Neuve-Leroie
More Automobiles In Alberta This Year
Edmonton reports the motor car population in Alberta will exceed past years. About 47,000 automobile licenses have been issued by the provincial secretary's department to date, compared with 47,900 for all of last year, with seven months still to go in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
Provincial Secretary's Department
Sweden trims army, delays naval program in armament bill
Stockholm reports the Lower House adopted a Swedish armament bill cutting the standing army from six to four corps and postponing any definite naval building programme. The action signals a reduction in military capacity and a delay to naval expansion.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Columbia
Chamberlain rules out talks with Soviet Russia
In the House of Commons London Foreign Minister Chamberlain stated the British Government has no intention of negotiating with Soviet Russia. He said he would consider any proposals but would not initiate talks.
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London
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Russia
Mr. Chamberlain
Mounties Could Have Joined Wembley Parade
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police on duty at the Canadian pavilion of the British Empire Exhibition did not take part in the Empire Thanksgiving service parade in 1925 due to instructions to shorten the procession. The department says they would have included the Mounted Police if asked.
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London
Department of Overseas Trade
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Department
Germany defaults on wartime disarmament outlined
London reports that a note to Berlin will detail Germany's disarmament failures under Versailles. France and Britain prepared the document with a covering letter, noting 30 to 40 war material plants to be converted and objections to the German war staff and state police.
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Germany
London
Berlin
Council of Ambas
France
Britain
Allied Committee of Control
Carpenter Survives Fall Using Plank as Parachute
Ralph Harth a carpenter on a new building in San Francisco descended from the fifth story to the sidewalk clinging to a 15 foot plank. The timber caught the wind and broke his fall saving him from instant death. Doctors said his escape was a miracle.
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San Francisco
Ralph Harth
Harth
Death of Sir William Barrett Psychical Researcher
London records the death of Sir William Fletcher Barrett age 81 a scholar and scientist founder and former president of the Society for Psychical Research His writings spanned philosophy science and psychical research across a wide field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William— Fletcher Barrett
William
Society For Psychical Research
Trotzky Named to Soviet Economic Council Post
It was announced that Leon Trotzky, formerly minister of war and lately in political disfavor, has been appointed a member of the presidium of the supreme economic council and chairman of the general concessions committee in Moscow.
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Trotzky
Moscow
Leon, Trotzky
Supreme Economic Council
Tragedy Story Mentioned by Ottawa Minister
Ottawa Hon Charles Stewart the interior minister said he was preparing papers on the Wrangell Island tragedy and they would be presented to the house soon.
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Ottawa
Charles Stewart
Wrangell Island
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Convention Planned in Winnipeg
The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association plans its annual convention in Winnipeg from June 24 to 27. Delegates from eastern and western Canada are expected, with 400 to 500 registrants. Banquet at Manitoba Agricultural College, speeches by Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta premiers, plus city entertainments and tours are scheduled.
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Winnipeg
Asseociation
Dominion-white
Canada
Manitoba Agricultural College
Hracken
Manitoba
Dunning
Saskatchewan
Greenfield
Alberta
Assiniboine Park
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Canadian Pacific Railway
Minaki Inm
Canadian National Railways
Lorne A. Bedy
The
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Telescope
Walkerton, Ont
Cowboys Break Buffaloes for Jubilee Parade in Calgary
Calgary prepares to celebrate the city’s fiftieth birthday with a morning parade on July 6. For the first time, two full grown Alberta buffaloes will be driven in harness through the streets, attached to a cart. The buffaloes were shipped from Edmonton and are being broke to harness by Harvey Shore and Bert Bishop under the guidance of stockman J. M. Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
J. M. Dillon
Oscar Duclos
Edmonton
Harvey Shore
Bert Bishop
Agd
Foreigners to Pay Hunt License in Northwest Territories
The Federal Government plans a license for foreigners entering the Canadian hinterland to hunt game. The bill, with first reading in the House of Commons, consolidates authority for demanding licenses and collecting fees. Interior Minister Charles Stewart explained the need due to unregulated foreigners exploring and hunting in the area.
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Ottawa
Northwest Territories
House of Commons
Charles Stewart
Dirigible R-33 Damaged. R-36 Set for Egypt Trials
The airship R-33, damaged when breaking from Pulham moorings in April, will not fly again until late July or early August. The R-36 is being prepared for a trip to Egypt and may participate in tests intended for the R-33.
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London
Pulham
Egypt
Ammunition arrives at Karachi for Kabul dispatch
The Allahabad Pioneer reports 5,000 boxes of am munition landed at Karachi for shipment to Kabul Afghanistan. Russian aircraft crews arrived in Kabul to organize an air force to prevent further disturbances in the Kahost district.
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Allahabad
India
Karachi
Kabul
Afghanistan
Kahost
Salvation Army appoints Bramwell Booth’s daughter in Germany
Berlin reports that Miss Mary Booth, second daughter of Gen. William Bramwell Booth, is named head of the Salvation Army in Germany, succeeding Commander Oegrin.
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Berlin
Mary Booth
William Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
Germany
Oegrin
Geologist Dowling Noted Discoveries in Western Canada
Dr. Donaldson Bogart Dowling 67, an explorer and geologist with an international reputation, died suddenly at his home. He joined the Geological Survey of Canada in 19 4 and studied coal and oil deposits across Western Canada, guiding major finds including an artesian water supply in Southern Alberta and petroleum discoveries at Fort Norman.
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Ottawa
Donaldson Bogart Dowling
Canada
Dowling
Geological Survey of Canada
Alberta
Fort Norman
Scottish Church Union Approved by Church Assembly
The general assembly of the Church of Scotland passed a resolution by an overwhelming majority approving union with the United Free Church.
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Edinburgh
General Assembly of
The
Church of Scotland
United Free Church
Hemp Industry Expands on Portage Plains Farms
Hemp growing is likely to become a permanent industry among Portage Plains farmers in Winnipeg. This year ten acres per farm have been agreed, totaling 90 acres. Seed distribution is underway as Manitoba Fibre Mills negotiates for trackage and a hemp mill is expected to operate by fall.
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Winnipeg
Portage Plains
Manitoba Fibre Mills, Limited
Reduced cattle shipping rates urged to Britain
Ottawa heard Dr J H Grisdale deputy minister of agriculture push a 15 per head rate for Canadian cattle sent to Britain, down from 20. He argued lower rates would open a vast market, stabilize shipments, and aid the Canadian cattle industry, noting earlier 7 dollar rates and current cargo space limits.
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Ottawa
J. H. Grisdale
Canada
Britain
Special Parliamentary Committee On
Ottawa Streetcars to Remove Beer Ads Under WCTU Pressure
Ottawa Electric Railway plans to remove all 4.4 beer advertisements from street cars following a resolution of indignation adopted by the Women's Christian Temperance Union in the city, terminating advertising contracts.
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Ottawa
Women’s ’ Christian Temperance Union
Ottawa Electric Railway
P Burns firm in talks to acquire British Columbia creameries
Vancouver reports P Burns and Company Limited chief P Burns confirmed negotiations to acquire cooperative creamery plants in Salmon Arm Vernon and Armstrong in the interior of British Columbia.
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Vancouver
P. Burns
Calgary
Canadians Win Yale Fellowships for Graduate Study
Four Canadians are among 127 students awarded fellowships and scholarships for graduate study at Yale University next term. Named is Carl Tolman of Vancouver, British Columbia, among the recipients in New Haven Connecticut.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Carl Tolman
Vancouver
Bill amending the Industrial Disputes Act in Senate debate
Ottawa senators debated a bill to amend the Industrial Disputes Act of 1907 the Lemieux Act to align with a Privy Council decision. Senators Beaubien Casgrain Reid and Dandurand discussed liability for strikes and the principle of equal treatment for employers and employees while noting the act’s value.
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Ottawa
Dil
Privy Council
Senate
Casgrain
Reid
Dandurand
Relief For Soldier Settlers Ottawa
In the House of Commons debate the resolution proposes credits for soldier settlers with unsettled contracts or 40 percent of livestock value bought before October 1 1920 and 20 percent for livestock bought in the next year. Critics argued relief is needed for high chattel costs, citing a $250 day mare and $85 for 25 hens. The immigration and colonization minister said cases would be reviewed but no further legislation is planned.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
J. H. Harris
York Fast
Calgary Man Named to 1926 British Columbia Fruit Committee
H C Stockton of Calgary has been appointed by Western Canada Fruit Jobbers Association as the Calgary representative on the 1926 British Columbia fruit and vegetables committee. Other members to be announced. the panel includes representatives from Associated Growers of BC and BC shippers. The agreement followed meetings in Winnipeg and Vernon with jobbers, growers, and shippers.
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Calgary
H. C. Stockton
Western Canada Fruit Jobbers’ Association
Bankruptcy Act Amended in Canada for Farmers
In Ottawa the House of Commons introduced an amendment to the Bankruptcy Act to let provinces appoint custodians to manage insolvent farmers estates and allow bankrupt farmers to work. The senate passed the amendment, aligning with banking and commerce committee recommendations urged by Saskatchewan and Alberta MPs. The bill received its first reading.
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Otttawa
House of Commons
Ernest Lapointe
Justice
Commons
Senate
Banking and Commerce Committee
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Gar Wood Wins Albany to New York Dash in 160 Miles
New York reports Gar Wood world motor boat champion defeated the Twenties Century Limited in a dash from Albany to New York on May 25. The course covered about 160 miles. In 1921 Wood earlier defeated an express train from Miami to New York.
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New York
Gar Wood
Century Limited
Albany
Wood
Miami
Fla
Western student wins Stevenson gold medal at McGill
May 25 graduation at McGill University includes many western students. British Columbian T. H. Jobin of Victoria wins the Stevenson gold medal for dentistry.
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Montreal
McGill University
T. H. Jobin
Victoria
Stevenson
Feg Dentistry
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Wembley Parade
Sadors
Guage
Carpenter
C. W. N. A. Convention
West
Scottish Church Union
B.C. Creamery Plants
Yale
Ment
Beaubien
J. A. Robb
Calgarian
Fruit
Vernon
McGill
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