Government Intimates Road Work in Hudson Bay Line
In Ottawa the House discussed proposed branch lines for the Canadian National. Hon G P Graham pledged to consider adding an item for the Hudson Bay Railway in supplementary estimates. A heated debate followed the Robb grain-rate control bill, with concerns over reliance on grain commissioners and potential rate hikes.
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Ottawa
Canadian National
Pat Urwarly
Quebec
Maritimes
G P Graham
Hailways
Hudson's Bay Railway
A. Robb
Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners
J. A. Robb
Stevens
London Air Pilot Defies Limits with Three City Tour
Air Pilot F. L. Barnard flew Croydon to Cologne then Brussels and back to Croydon in six hours and 32 minutes. He carried five passengers Croydon to Cologne, six Cologne to Brussels, and seven Brussels to Croydon on the record flight following his King's Prize circuit of Great Britain last year.
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London
F. L. Barnard
Great Britain
Croydon
Cologne
Brussels
Barnard
Bishop Budka Returns to Canada from Poland Visit
Rt. Rev. Bishop Budka of the Ruthenian rite, Winnipeg, has returned to Canada aboard the Empress of France after visiting Poland. He travels with five Polish priests who will serve charges in Western Canada.
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Montreal
Budka
Winnipeg
Canada
France
Poland
Trotzky Threatens Britain At Russian Metal Workers Congress
Leon Trotzky denounced Britain and Italy before the all Russian congress of metal workers in Moscow. He warned of aircraft detachments if ultimatums arise and accused Britain of aiding coups in Bulgaria and Persia while claiming Russia suffered greater WWI losses than Britain. He urged a tougher national character and closer Russo French rapprochement.
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Moscow
Great Britain
Leon Trotzky
All Russian
Congress of Metal Workers
Bulgaria
Persia
M. Trotzky
Italy
Russia
Britain
Trotzky
Lord Curzén
Safeguarding Food Supplies In War
In the House of Lords the question of safeguarding the nation's food supplies during war was raised. The Earl of Clarendon, speaking for the Government, urged caution in publicizing deliberations due to imperial defence. The Duke of Devonshire said the matter is under close review and will be considered at the Imperial Conference.
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London
Efirees
House of Lord
Earl of Clarendon
Duke of Devonshire
Unemployment Figures Rise in Britain and Germany
London reports a setback as British unemployment increases by ten thousand to 1,197,000. In Berlin, five million Germans are currently receiving government unemployment relief.
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London
Great Britain
Berlin
Australia to Deport Irish Envoys OFlannigan and O'Kelly
Melbourne dispatch reports the Australian Federal Government will deport Irish Republican envoys Father O Flannigan and O Kelly who travelled to Australia to stir Irish Republican sentiment.
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London
London Morning Post
Melbourne
Special Board of Enquiry
O’flannigan
O'Kelly
Australia
Marquis Wheat Field Grows 30 Inches High Near Lethbridge
On the Keissler farm east of Lethbridge a field of 135 acres of Marquis wheat sown April 11 and 12 stands 30 inches high and is just beginning to head out.
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Lethbridge
Keissler
Destruction Spreads In Erupting Mt Etna Slopes
Thickly populated areas around Mount Etna suffer a sudden lava flow described in vivid detail. Refugees flee while villages, vineyards, and villas burn and crumble beneath roaring eruptions and smoke. King Victor Emmanuel’s royal visit draws hopeful crowds and cheers.
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Mt. Etna
Catania
Mount Etna
Associated Press
Fiume
Freddo
Diana
Calamabiano
Castinione
Victor Emmanuel
House Approves Sales Tax Amendment in Commons
Ottawa reports the House of Commons adopted the sales tax amendment in committee of ways and means with little discussion. The change replaces the current varying scale with a general six percent tax to boost revenue and simplify collections. a separate bill to amend the special war revenue act was introduced and given first reading.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Committee of Ways and Means
W. S. Finding
Insulin From Dogfish Surpasses Cattle in Yields
Alberta professor Dr. J. B. Collip reported insulin isolation from Puget Sound dogfish in Seattle. He said seven tons of dogfish pancreas yielded more insulin than an equal amount of cattle pancreas, during the Pacific Northwest Medical Association meeting.
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Seattle
Puget Sound
J. B. Collip
University of Alberta
Collip
Edmonton
Pacific Northwest Medical Association
Orient Passengers Train Through Here on June 18
A special boat train carrying passengers from the Orient for Great Britain and Europe passed through here on June 18. It included a coach load of Chinese in bond bound for the West Indies. The train travelers had crossed the Pacific aboard the Empress of Canada.
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Regina
Great Britain
P.R. No. 2
Bond
West Indies
Pacific
Frenchman Eyes Pole Flight After Amundsen Abandons Plan
A French ex army officer aims to reach the North Pole by air now that Raoul Amundsen has quit the project. The adventurer’s name is not released and newspapers note the renewed attempt.
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Paris
North Pole
Raould Amundsen
Must Close On Sundays Winnipes The Manitoba Decree
Hon. R. W. Craig as attorney general states theatres and places of business cannot open Sundays despite Sir Hugh John MacDonald ruling. Stores opening Sundays also face license cancellations and prosecutions under English law. Craig calls for revision of federal law after Privy Council ruling on Sunday beach trains in Manitoba.
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Craig
Privy Council
Manitoba
Government Probes Canteen Activities
Government inquiry into canteen board operations reveals alleged sales to Arabs at 100 percent margin and profits diverted. Testimony cites 14 tons of butter sent to Constantinople when only one ton was needed, spoiling stock. An ex-officer accused of overpaying £8000 for goods others supplied at £14000.
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London
Army and Navy Canteen Board
Mesopotamia
Constantinople
Canteen Board
Russia Detains U S Schooners at East Cape Siberia
Russian Soviet authorities detain four United States trading schooners at East Cape Siberia over licensing and a heavy tax on skins. News notes liquor aboard for trafficking aided the seizures. J Costell of Nome, owner of the Belinda, reportedly held a thousand fox skins awaiting shipment. Liquor import into Siberia is strictly forbidden by the Soviets.
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Rome
Alaska
United States
East Cape
Siberia
J. Costell
Nome
Britain and US discuss safeguards for foreigners on Chinese railways
London reports that Great Britain and the United States with other powers study measures with the Chinese Government to protect foreign travelers on Chinese railroads. A proposal favors forming a Chinese gendarmerie led by allied officers to ensure safety.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Greater Population Is Needed For Development Of National Resources
President E W Beatty of the Canadian Pacific Railway urged Canada to boost population and capital to develop resources at a Canada Club address in London. He warned Canada’s immigration policy had slowed progress and called for a balanced flow of skilled workers and capital to support industrial and agricultural growth.
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London
E. W. Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada Club
Beatty
Dominion
Canada
United States
Poland
Hungary
Ukrainia
High Grade Stock Delights Convention Delegates
Saskatoon hosts the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists with lectures on soil productivity and forage crop issues. Dr. F J Alway of Minnesota outlined soil unproductivity diagnosis while A J Peters of the U S Department of Agriculture spoke on forage crop problems. University of Saskatchewan livestock impressed delegates.
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Saskatoon
Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists
University of Saskatchewan
F. J. Alway
University of Minnesota
A. J. Peters
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
L. S. Kinick
University of British Columbia
Canada
Wheat Board Chairmanship Declined by U G Growers Leader
J R Murray general manager of United Grain Growers Limited says two weeks ago he declined the chairmanship offer for the proposed wheat board. He adds the offer has not been renewed but he would consider it if approached again. Premier Greenfield of Alberta and Premier Dunning of Saskatchewan made the offer.
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Winnipeg
J. R. Murray
United Grain Growers Limited
Wheat Board
Greenfield
Alberta
Dunning
Saskatchewan
Murray
Lipton to defending America Cup with Shamrock V
Sir Thomas Lipton plans another America Cup challenge in summer 1924 with Shamrock V designed by Charles Nicholson and William Fife. The 23 meter Shamrock will be rebuilt to serve as a pace setter for the new challenger.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Evening Post
Charles Nicholson
William Fife
England
Thomas
Decree Aims to Seize Ruhr Industries Under Occupation
General De Goutte announces a forthcoming decree granting military authorities power to take over metal works iron and steel plants mines and related industries in the Ruhr to operate them or lease them to concessions. Violations face up to 15 years jail heavy fines and possible death penalty for sabotage.
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Ruhr Valley
Ruhr
French Civil Commission
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