Alberta Plans Gravelling of Three Highways
Edmonton reports Alberta will spend at least 19 million dollars on road improvements over three years. In 1929, 4.55 million covers graveling of three main highways from Central Alberta to the Saskatchewan border, including a Calgary to Banff link via Bassano and Medicine Hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Edmonton
Alta
OG. L. McPherson
Alberta Motor Association
Saskatchewan
Calgary
Bassana
Medicine Hat
Walsh
Bassano
Banff
Pritein Plans Second Imperial Air Line
London announces a second imperial air trunk line with routes to Capstown and Capetown. Sir Samuel Hoare says the services will be among the longest regulars in the world, joining the existing London India service already operating with a provisional timetable. Negotiations with African governments, especially the Union of South Africa, aim at a weekly London Capetown service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Samuel Hoare
Capstown
India
Union of South Africa
Capetown
Snowbound Rockies Clamp Colorado Towns in Record Storm
A two day storm left small Colorado towns and villages marooned as three feet of snow closed highways. The blizzard extended north to the Canadian border, blanketing Montana Colorado and Wyoming. High school boys rescued 74 year old Frank Nelson from a cabin near Mount Almagree fifteen miles from Cripple Creek after he was marooned without food.
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Denver
Colo
Rocky Mountain Region
Canadian
Montana
Colorado
Wyoming
Frank Nelson
Mount Almagree
Cripple Creek
Ottawa Pilot Wins McKee Trophy for 1925
Captain H. Punch Dickens of Edmonton Alberta received the McKee trophy for meritorious aviation service in Canada. In the past year he logged 1035 flight hours, much of it in northern districts. Announcement came from Colonel J L Ralston, minister of national defence.
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Ottawa
H. “Punch’ Dickens
Edmonton
Alta
Canada
Dickens
Dominion
J. L. Ralston
National Defence
Nobile Resigns Command of Italia Expedition
The Exchange Telegraph reports an official Rome announcement accepting General Umberto Nobile’s resignation as commander of the Italia expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Exchange Telegraph Company
Rome
Umberto Nobile
Italia
General Sir Charles Newsham Dies at 64 in England
General Sir Charles Newsham, who served in Gallipoli and Saloniki, was wounded and mentioned in despatches. He died in Lennion, England, at age 64 after retiring in 1924.
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Lennion
England
Charles Newsham
Gallipoli
Saloniki
Helium Gas Development Tied to British Dirigible Plan
Sir Samuel Hoare disclosed in Parliament that Canada could supply helium for the Empire airship program. Canada’s Bow River Valley wells offer commercial helium, with tests set to precede two airships expected by spring or summer. If tests succeed, routes may include Egypt and India before Montreal and Toronto return flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Canada
Britis Air Ministry
Samuel Hoare
House of Commons
United States
Egypt
India
Montreal
Toronto
Bow River
Alberta
Medicine Hat
J. C. McLennan
University of Toronto
Saskatoon Welsh Society Seeks Joyous 1929 Reunion
Radiogram from Antarctic explorer Frank Davies wishes the Saskatoon Welsh Society a merry reunion for 1929. Davies, once an instructor at the university, is now with Commander Byrd's South Pole expedition and sent the message from Little America, Antarctica, on February 28. New York received it March 2, too late for the local celebration on March 1. The document will enrich the Welsh Society archives in Saskatoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Antarctic
New York Times
Thomas Phillips
Frank Davies
Saskatoon Welsh Society
Davies
Richard E. Byrd
South Pole
Little America
Antarctica
New York
Welsh Society
Telephone Service In The Pas Expands With 100 Line Addition
H Coddington Manitoba Telephone system commercial superintendent says The Pas exchange will gain an extra hundred lines. Subscribers rose from 237 to 395 since July and may exceed 400 soon. A plan to extend long distance north to Flin Flon is funded by 19000 dollars this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas
H. Coddington
Manitoba Telephone System
Mr. Coddington
Flin Flon
Fire Sweeps London Factories on Thames South Bank
A massive blaze on the Thames south bank in London gutted paper and tin factory districts. Firefighters fought for hours, 100 foot flames roared into the sky, illuminating the city as they prevented spread to homes though workers suffered fatalities. Losses included 400 tons of newsprint paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Thames
Famine Fatalities Reported in Belgian Uganda Dispatch
A Kampala to London dispatch reports thousands of deaths from famine in Belgian Uganda. It notes motorists dying on roads while attempting to cross the border into British Uganda, according to the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Kampala
Uganda
London Daily News
Einstein couple flees Berlin for quiet birthday retreat
Prof Arthur Einstein and Mrs Einstein departed Berlin to escape publicity surrounding the famed scientist's birthday. The note states he turned 50 on March 14 and the pair traveled to an unnamed countryside locale for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Arthur Einstein
Einstein
Criticism of British Air Force Estimates in Kellogg Pact Context
Labor MP Joseph Kenworthy assails the 1929 air force estimates, arguing policy has not changed since Britain joined the Kellogg pact. He attacks the Singapore air station’s cost and cadet use, noting 2.5 million pounds planned there, a fifth this year, as part of broader base expenses. Sir Lane Hoare defends Singapore’s air role as central to naval operations and communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Joseph M. Kenworthy
House of Commons
Britain
Kenworthy
Singapore
Great Britain
Lane Hoare
Air
Samuel
Expect To Complete Railway In April Near Churchill
Workers lay steel toward Fort Churchill terminus of the Hudson Bay Railway within sight of the sea. Telegraph with Churchill established March 12, steel now within 12 miles of the port as material for port work moves north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Fort Churchill
Hudson Bay Railway
Churchill
H A. Dixon
Canadian National Railways
CPR Branch Line Bill Passes in House of Commons
The Canadian Pacific Railway branch line bill cleared third reading in the House of Commons with only minor changes, eliminating the Sutherland to Melfort line in Saskatchewan. The measure moves to the senate, while CN branch developments await third reading on the order paper. Barclays Bank Canada incorporation also received third reading without amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canadian Pacific Railway
House of Commons
Sutherland-to-Melfort
Saskatchewan
Commons
Senate
Canadian National
C.P.R
House
Barclays Bank
Canada
Many Applications For Assisted Passage In 1929
London reporting to the House of Commons shows that in the thirteen months ending January 31 1929 six thousand five hundred eighty three families and twenty eight thousand four hundred sixty eight individuals sought assisted passage to Canada. Of these two thousand seven hundred seventy two families and eighteen thousand seven hundred eighteen individuals were approved while two thousand one hundred forty families and fifteen thousand three hundred eighty one individuals sailed. The figures exclude the miners harvesters scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Canada
L. C. M. Amery
Dominions
House of Commons
Disarmament Question Overshadows Topics in Britain
Sir Arthur Balfour, chairman of the British Industry and Trade Commission, says Anglo American relations dominate politics for the British public. He warns that without agreement between the two nations on disarmament the cause could fail, risking loss of continental respect and another war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Arthur Balfour
British Industry and Trade Commission
England
First Photos Show King George at Craigwell House
London papers publish the first photographs of King George since arriving at Craigwell House. The images show His Majesty in a bath chair in the grounds with Queen Mary beside him, underscoring reports of his improving health and progress toward recovery.
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London
England
George
Craigwell House
Queen Mary
William Kellaher’s Toronto estate leaves $150000 to orphanages
William Kellaher an ex cabman of Toronto died at 83 leaving an estate around $200000 He arrived penniless over 40 years ago and willed $150000 to local orphanages in his will
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Toronto
William Kellaher
Excabman
Kellaher
British Colonists Enter Canada Under New Ten Pound Fare
Officials from the Department of Colonization and Development and the Canadian Pacific Railway say initial arrivals at the reduced ten pound rate may spark interest but predict uncertain outcomes. They note many newcomers are not seeking agricultural work and may not fit existing colonization programs, awaiting broader impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Colonization and Development
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dominion
Auto Driver Killed Trying For Record
Daytona Beach driver Lee Bible 42 died while attempting to break the world speed record in a 36-sylimer racing car. The car crashed into sand dunes at over 231 mph after reaching 202 mph crossing the measured mile. Cameraman Charles Traub also died. Bible left a wife and two children. about 20,000 spectators witnessed the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Speedway
Daytona Beach
Fla
Lee Bible
Bible
Winnipeg Resolve Demands Eradication of Communism
The Manitoba command of the Canadian Legion urged eradication of communism in Canada at its fourth annual convention. Delegates called for banning Communist meetings in public schools and warned agitators target immigrants and children with blasphemous literature and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canada
Manitoba Command
Canadian Legion
British Empire Service League
Pilot in Freak Aircrash Near Chico California
Flying Cadet R. G. Hamilton of the Royal Flying Corps was forced to force land in a ploughed field near Cana six miles north of Chico after a hawk shattered the plane’s propeller. Hamilton, attached to the British carrier Hermes, was en route from San Diego to Vancouver BC when the accident occurred.
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Hamilton
T1.m.8
Hermes
San Diego
Vancouver
B.c
Britain unveils assisted passage plan for settlers
The Department of Immigration in Ottawa announces a new program to recruit British workers for Canadian farms. Young men from the British Isles will receive passage loans after medical exams and will settle in Canada with no return fare. thousands may come this year to help agricultural labor needs.
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Ottawa
Department of Immigration
British Isles
Department
New Canadian Beef Cattle Men Association Proposed
The Canadian Aberdeen Angus Association proposes forming a Canadian Beef Cattle Men's Association to promote the beef grading system. A resolution adopted at the Aberdeen Angus annual meeting names Manitoba lieutenant governor J D McGregor as sponsor and seeks cooperation from Dominion Shorthorn, Hereford, and Saskatchewan Alberta stock groups. J Bowman of Guelph was chosen. F H Reed of Lacombe and W J Fr Warren of Belbeck named president and, respectively, vice presidents.
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Aberdeen Angus
Dominion
J. D. McGregor
Manitoba
Dominion Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Canadian Hereford Breeders’ Association
Saskatchewan
Alberta Stock Growers’ Associations
Aberdeen Angus Association
McGregor
James Bowman
Guelph
Ont
F. H. Reed
Lacombe
Alta
W. J. Fr. Warren
Belbeck
Sask
Rifle Meet Date Set Ottawa
The Dominion of Canada Rifle Association announces the D R A prize meet will run the week of August 12 at Connaught Rifle Ranges outside Ottawa. Brigadier General J Duff Stuart of Vancouver is named new president succeeding Brigadier General J G Ross of Montreal, now life governor.
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Ottawa
D.R.A
Dominion of Canada Rifle Association
Connaught
J. Duff Stuart
Vancouver
J. G. Ross
Montreal
Secretary To Trade Minister Honored
A complimentary dinner at Parliament Buildings honored H. O. Campney, private secretary to Hon. James Malcolm, minister of trade and commerce. Campney leaves government service to practice law in Vancouver. Members of the parliamentary press gallery and the department of trade and commerce attended. FE. W. Grange presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Parliament
H. O. Campney
James Malcolm
Trade and Commerce
Campney
Vancouver
Parliamentary Press Gallery
Department of Trade and Commerce
FE. W. Grange
Federal Constabulary Proposed Like Mounties
A federal constabulary modeled on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has been suggested to President Hoover to curb liquor smuggling across the Canadian and Mexican borders. The force would tackle rum running immigration smuggling and general merchandise smuggling under customs scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Washington
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Customs Service
Senate seeks pact to regulate sockeye salmon catch
Senator Wesley Jones of Seattle urges President Hoover and Secretary Kellogg to sign a treaty authorizing U S and Canada to regulate sockeye salmon fishing on the Pacific coast. Jones wants the pact signed before Kellogg leaves office and placed on the calendar of the Senate special session opening April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
United States
Pacific
Hoover
Kellogg
Wesley Jones
Seattle
Jones
Senate
Miners Killed in Cage Cage Collapse Near Gorlovka
Twenty seven miners die after a crowded cage falls in a shaft in the Donets coal basin near Gorlovka. Rescue teams rush to the scene as officials probe the shaft disaster.
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Moscow
Gorlovka
Donetz
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Pritein
Imperial Air Line
London Laws Air Minster
McKee Trophy
Nobile
Camoca
Welsh Society of Saskatoon
Hundred
Labor
James A Robb
U.S
Balfour
Tered
Hawk
NEW Association OF Cattle Men For
Brandon
Man
Borders
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