Brilliant Rites at Opening of Federal House
Ottawa reports the fourth session of the 16th Canadian Parliament opened with ancient ceremonies. The Speech from the Throne outlines expected laws, including natural resources accords with Manitoba Alberta and British Columbia and revisions to the Canada Grain Act and Elections Act.
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Federal House
Ottawa
Parliament of
Canada
Radio Broadcasting
Commission
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
National Railways
Record Entry For Manitoba Winter Fair
Brandon Manitoba officials seek more stabling as a record entry swells the Manitoba Winter Fair. Arena space was fully used last year to house livestock and some stock was moved to outside barns. It is expected Hon T A Crerar will open the show and may attend from Ottawa in March.
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Brandon
Man
Manitoba
T. A. Crerar
Ottawa
Explorer Sails For Home From Antarctic Ross Sea
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd and his expedition have broken camp at the Bay of Whales and sailed home aboard the City of New York. They bring back essential papers and gear, leaving behind aircraft and much material.
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New York
New York Times
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Richard E. Byrd
Byrd
Ross Sea
Bay of Whales
Indian dog musher Donald Flett to enter Pas derby
The Pas dog derby starts March 4 with prominent Indian musher Donald Flett among entrants. From Split Lake, Flett plans to reach The Pas a week early to finalize training after sitting out last year’s 200 mile race due to dog shortages.
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Donald Flett
Splitlake
Flett
Fiett
Chair of business administration favored by alumni and trade
The University of Manitoba's Chair of Business Administration is favored by about 1,000 university alumni and Winnipeg Board of Trade members, indicating broad support within the local business community.
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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg Board of Trade
Western MPs Seek Federal Bank of Discount Reform
Ottawa reports Western members of parliament aim to overhaul the banking system. They favor establishing a federal bank of discount and restrictingTreasury Board discount activities, with Alberta delegates pushing for action due to concerns over credit conditions and gold position.
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Ottawa
Ont
Treasury Board
Alberta
Britannia to Sail Against Lipton’s Shamrock V in Solent Trials
King George II will commission the racing cutter Britannia to contest Sir Thomas Lipton's new challenger Shamrock V in the Solent. Trials date not fixed yet but may be arranged for the king's attendance. Britannia ranks among the fastest boats in English waters.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Britannia
Thomas Lipton
Solent
Registered Mail Stolen in Transatlantic Postal Theft
A hundred registered letters, mostly money orders and bills in dollar currency, were stolen from a postal bag that left Montreal on February 9 aboard the Doric. The bag traveled by train from Queenstown to Belfast via Dublin and was discovered missing in Belfast. Seals were broken but the bag re-tied.
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London
England
Montreal
Queenstown
Belfast
Dublin
Scandinavian Colonization Association Formed in Winnipeg
The Scandinavian Colonization Association is formed to aid in bringing immigrants to Canada from Norway Denmark and Sweden. H. P. A. Hermanson of Winnipeg serves as president with headquarters in Winnipeg following incorporation granted by the Dominion Government.
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Winnipeg
Scandinavian Colonization Association
Canada
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
H. P. A. Hermanson
Quebec Bill Barred Women From Law Practice
A Quebec legislative bill aimed at allowing women to practice law was defeated 37 to 29 in the assembly. The vote reflects opposition to extending legal careers to women within the province.
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Quebec
Province of
Legislative Assembly
Plaskett Wins Rumford Medal for Astronomy
Dr J Plaskett director of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory has been awarded the Rumford medal by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for distinguished work in astronomy. The prize, last awarded to Arthur Compton, will be presented in Boston on April 9 as he travels to England to address the Royal Astronomical Society and receive his gold medal.
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Dominion
Hudson Bay
Welland Canal
Lower Lake
Prescott
Victoria
J. Plaskett
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
Wriven
American Academy of Arts and Science
Arthur Compton
Princeton
Rumford
Plaskett
Boston
England
Royal Astronomical Society
States to regulate liquor amid repeal push
Witnesses before the house judiciary committee urged outright repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and transfer of liquor regulation to the states. William H. Slayton of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment said prohibition eroded respect for the government and its effectiveness.
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Washington, D.C
House Judiciary Committee
William H. Slayton
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
United States
Australia to establish a great wheat pool
Canberra reports a Commonwealth wheat marketing pool planned with debates over government control versus farmer direction. A national conference between federal and state governments and the Wheat Growers Association set the pool in motion. Government price guarantees were discussed, with 96 cents a bushel offered for delivery at sidings and three year coverage sought by growers. The minister signaled possible extension after the pool operates successfully.
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Canberra
Aus
Australia
Commonwealth
Wheat Growers’ Association
Parker Maloney
Peace River Outlet and New Rail Line Plans
The legislature discusses a possible Peace River outlet route to the coast. A joint CN and CPR build plan may be proposed, or a charter could be granted to Beaver Lodge Narawa River Railway through Gray Pass. Railway officials may be summoned to Parliament to reveal objections or intentions of the transcontinental roads.
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C.N.R
C.P.R
Royal Wedding Postponed in Romania
Postponement of the engagement between Princess Heana of Romania and Count Alexander von Hochberg is Romania’s official reply to rumors the match was broken. Premier Manium said the government investigates Count von Hochberg’s German antecedents and will act if findings reflect dishonor, advising against the engagement.
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Bucharest
Heana
Rumania
Count Alexander von Hochberg
Manium
Count von Hochberg
Germany
Canine Attacks Alarm The Pas Residents
Husky mongrels roam winter streets in The Pas alarming residents. Town reports show William Hinchuk aged 10 was mauled in front of St. Anthony's hospital but saved by a passing priest. Hospital authorities note three other dog attacks recently.
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Pas
William Hinchuk
St. Anthony's Hospital
Alberta Trackways Charter Proposed for All-Weather Highways
A bill to incorporate Alberta Trackways Limited, backed by a 5000-name petition, would build concrete highways from Edmonton to Calgary and to Banff Macleod Lethbridge and Coutts. Trackways would be toll-supported with two to five year build windows and aims to save time fuel and wear on vehicles. Promoters include Whitney Milner Calgary and McDonald Macleod with strong financial backing if approved.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Alberta Trackways, Limited
Donald Cameron
U.F.A
Innisfail
Calgary
Banff
Macleod
Lethbridge
Coutts
D. F. Whitney
W. D. Milner
J. W. McDonald
Winnipeg Road Link To Cost $528,197
Manitoba will spend 528 197 for a road link to meet the trans Canada highway expansion at the Ontario border. Construction will start in spring from the Whitemouth River near Whitemouth village and run along the Canadian Pacific Railway line to the Ontario border.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Ontario
Province
W. R. Clubb
Whitemouth
Canadian Pacific Railway
Mistakes Poison For Water In Vancouver
Hugh Chester Bell a youthful chemist died after mistaking a glass of poison for water in his office. An emetic given by a coworker failed to save him and he died before a doctor arrived. Bell an Oxford graduate, had been in Vancouver 18 months. survived by his wife and one child.
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Vancouver
Hugh Chester Bell
Bell
Oxford University
England
Imperial Conference to Meet in London September 30
Prime Minister MacDonald announced in the House of Commons that the Imperial Conference will open in London on September 30 this autumn. The event may be paired with an Imperial Economic Conference, with the PM’s presence deemed essential for the discussion of Empire matters.
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London
England
MacDonald
House of Commons
Ottawa
Canada
Canada Urged to Boost Home and Empire Production
W A Wilson outlined a need for intensified production to supply Empire markets and reduce reliance on foreign goods. He cited Canada's tiny shares of Britain’s bacon butter poultry and eggs imports in 1928, stressing opportunities in the British market and the value of preferential Empire trade.
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Regina
British Empire
Empire
W. A. Wilson
Canada
London
Empire Marketing Board
Lord Beaverbrook
Wilson
Great Britain
Pilot Eielson and Mechanic Die in Arctic Plane Crash
The bodies of pilot Carl Ben Eielson and mechanic Earl Borland were recovered after their plane crashed 90 miles southeast of North Cape Siberia while en route from Teller Alaska to the Nanuk a fur trading ship. Crosson reported that both men were killed instantly and the bodies would be flown to Fairbanks.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Carl Ben Eielson
North Cape
Siberia
Joe Crosson
Nanuk
Eielson
Earl Borland
Teller
Borland
The
Fox
Harold Gillam
Britain’s New Auto Laws Move in House of Commons
The road transport bill, second reading in Parliament, includes pillion riders must ride astride, abolishes the light car speed limit, tightens penalties for dangerous driving, sets 16 as minimum driving age and 21 for public service vehicle drivers, limits heavy vehicle working hours, and enforces compulsory third party insurance.
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London
England
House of Commons
Herbert Morrison
Ottawa Gold Reserve Rises to 65 Million Report Says
The Department of Finance report as of January 31 shows Canada's gold held by the Minister of Finance against note circulation and government deposits amounts to 65,223,753.32 dollars.
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Ottawa
Canada
Department of Finance
Minister of Finance
Saskatchewan Trustes Urge Park Upgrades for Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Trustee Convention unanimously urges Premier King to provide immediate Prince Albert National Park developments to open it fully to tourists this summer. A telegram forwarding the appeal has been sent to Ottawa.
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Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
King
Prince Albert National Park
Ottawa
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Explorer
Antarctic
Business Administration
W. N
U. 1828
Orientals
White Canada Association
Cotabla
Farmers’ Institutes
A. B. Smith
Cranbrook
C. E. Hope
J. P Hampton Bole
Native Sons of
Mr. Smith
King’s
Lipton
Association
John Johnson
Canadian Pacific Steamships
Council of the Institution of Naval Architects
Peace River
Jewel Valiquett
Robert Cliffe
Husky
Britain
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