National Era of Expansion Foreseen for Canada
General Sir Arthur Currie speaking at the Empire Club in Tencheon urged a national expansion era for Canada. He warned against bankruptcy talk and secession rumors, noted minimal secession sentiment in the Maritimes and annexation sentiment in the Prairies, and cited internal problems such as debt taxation unemployment railways immigration labor provincial jealousy and sectional demands. The repeated Jeremiahs wall from coast to coast was said to depress the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthor Currie
Empire Club
Tencheon
Fortmer
McGill University
Montreal
Canada
Arttar
Maritimes
Prairies
Jeremiahs
Livestock Act Changes At Ottawa Proposals
The minister of agriculture will propose amendments to the Livestock and Livestock Products Act in the House of Commons. Provisions include redirecting sale proceeds to a shippers' livestock commission account, licensing of egg buyers collectors and dealers, and regulating valuation and disposal of eggs unfit for human consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attawa
Minister of Agriculture
House of Commons
Shippers’ Livestock Commission
Stricter Butter Cheese and Canned Food Rules Planned
Ottawa reports legislation to be tabled by the minister of agriculture to ban adulterants in butter and forbid storing foreign fats on dairy premises. Inspectors would seize illegal dairy products and pricing rules require prescribed container weights for canned fruit and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Marquis of Curzon Dead After Illness in March
The Marquis Curzon of Kedleston, Lord President of the Council, collapsed on March 5 at Cambridge while dressing for a public dinner. He was brought to London and underwent a serious operation on March 9, after which his condition steadily declined until his death at 5:35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marquis
Cambridge
Railway branch line linked Regina to Avonlea discussed
Parliamentarians report from Canadian National headquarters in Montreal that a branch line this year may connect Regina with Avonlea. The proposed road would link the provincial capital directly to the south country, though confirmation from the railway department is still pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intowa
Railway Department
Canadian National
Montreal
Regina
Avonlea
South Country
Eximonion Count Returns From Trap Line Tour
Alta count de Brante and Paris observer Eximonion returned from Jasper Park after following trap lines of Curley Phillips in a 4 mile snowshoe route with dog teams. Deep snow limited catch to lynx mainly. The count will depart for France via Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eximonion
Alta
Count de Brante
Paris
France
Jasper Park
Eastern Financiers Plan West Canada Tour to Bridge Gap
Mayo Hardie urged a summer tour for Eastern Canada bankers and merchants to visit Western Canada. President H. W. Crawford supported the idea as a solution to the east and west divide. Vice-President A. B. Hogg will coordinate with eastern and western boards of trade, especially Toronto, to advance the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Alta
Western Canada
Canada
Mayo Hardie
Board of Trade
Eastern Canada Bank
H. W. Crawford
A. B. Hogg
Toronto
Boards of Trade
Toronto Board of Trade
Edmonton Liquor Profits Not Shared With Municipalities
Premier Greenfield announced in the Alberta legislature that liquor profits will not be divided with municipalities. The province expects a balanced budget with liquor revenues estimated at 1.6 million dollars for 1925, and says sharing profits would require higher taxes to cover province revenue shortfalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alta
Greenfield
Graham Favors Senate Montreal at St Patrick’s Banquet
Hon. G. P. Graham minister of railways and canals says the senate is essential to Canada’s stability and should not be abolished. He also defends governors general and rejects calls for a Canadian governor general while addressing St Patrick’s Society in Montreal.
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Montreal
Canada
St. Patrick’s Society
G. P. Graham
Graham
Dominion
Aeroplanes Cut Forest Fires Says Interior Report
The annual interior department report states fires in federal forest reserves have dropped by about half. It credits aeroplane patrols for locating fires early in inaccessible districts and improving future organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Department of the Interior
Liberal Candidate Nominated in Melfort Race
Nominee Melfort O Dl Hl a barrister and prominent figure in the Hudson's Bay Railway was chosen on the first ballot as Liberal candidate for the Melfort provincial constituency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort
O. D. Hl
Hudson's Bay Railway
Export Duty On Wheat Not Favored By Ottawa
Ottawa says there will be no export duty on wheat despite suggestions in the royal commission report on the grain trade. The idea proposed a duty to curb Canadian wheat exports to American millers who grind for export and offer a rebate, with the aim of provoking a change in the American tariff on Canadian grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Royal Commission
West Freight Rates Too Low Says Sullivan
Alderman J G Sullivan returns from seven weeks in Montreal where he studied western railway issues tied to Peace River Valley extensions. He says Western Canada grain rates are the world's lowest about 75 percent below U S levels for short hauls, risking stagnation and hindering development if not raised. He will not comment further on the Peace River report until engineers publish it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Western Canada
Ald
J. G. Sullivan
Montreal
Peace River Valley
Ald. Sullivan
United States
Sullivan
Peace River
Tornado toll climbs in central states across Illinois Missouri and Indiana
A devastating tornado swept from Eastern Missouri through Southern Illinois into Indiana before fading northeast. Estimates report 3 631 dead or injured, 23 dead and 2 990 injured, with West Frankfort Murphysboro Parrish and Desoto among hardest hit. Schoolhouses collapsed and entire blocks wiped out.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Missouri
Indiana
West Frankfort
Murphysboro
Parrish
Desoto
Manitoba Winter Fair carrot judging prize winners
J Tate of Warren Manitoba won first prize for best 15 finished steers in the carrot judging at the Manitoba Winter Fair. Second went to R Fleming of Calgary with 15 Herefords. S J Henderson of Lacombe placed third with Aberdeen Angus. Thomas Wishart of Portage la Prairie was fourth and R J Phin of Moosomin Saskatchewan fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Manitoba
J. Tate
Warren
Man
Winnipes
R. Fleming
Calgary
S. J. Henderson
Lacombe
Thomas Wishart
Portage la Prairie
R. J. Phin
Moosomin
Sask
Haig May Visit Saskatchewan on Canadian Trip
A wire to Premier Dunning from Ian Mackenzie, Dominion vice-president of the G W V A and national conference chair, says efforts will be made to bring Earl Haig and his party to Saskatchewan next summer during his Canadian tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Earl Haig
Saskatchewan
Dunning
Ian Mackenzie
Dominion
G.W.V.A
National Conference
Hie Par
Paris Rejection Spurs Indefinite Cologne Bridgehead
Diplomatic circles say the British refusal to sign the League of Nations protocol will keep the Cologne bridgehead occupation in place for an unspecified period, affecting postwar arrangements and planning.
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Paris
Cologne
League ,of Nations
Hebrides Settlers From Montreal To Canada
The Scottish Immigrant Aid Society under the Empire Settlement Act has bought 30 000 acres north of Vermillion Alberta to settle 150 Hebridean families this year. Houses are being built on each quarter section and loans will aid each family to start farming.
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Montreal
Scottish Immigrant Aid Society
Canada
Hebrides
Vermillion
Alta
Warned Against War Menace Senator Says Canada Faces Pacific Risk
Senator Poirier warned in the senate that Canada must consult Parliament on League of Nations protocol. He argued lack of endorsement weakened Prender King’s dispatch to Gen eva and warned isolation is impossible without the League. He identified the Pacific as the greatest danger due to a Russian Japanese Chinese alliance threatening North American peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Pacific
Ottawa
Poirier
Senate
King
Geneva
Whch
League of Nations
North America
Outlook Brighter For Home Bank Depositors
Ottawa reports frequent indications that the government will reimburse home bank depositors in full for fire losses above realized assets. Legislation to be introduced soon argues warnings in 1916 were ignored by Finance Minister Sir Thomas White to protect war finance. Depositors should not suffer even if the bank fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Thomas White
London Premier Baldwin Supports Reduction of Armaments
In the House of Commons Premier Baldwin stated the government aims to promote armament reduction by suitable means and welcomed the chance to reaffirm this position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baldwin
House of Commons
Severe Earthquake Shocks Hit Jersey and Channel Islands
Severe shocks were felt along the northern coast of the Isle of Jersey and other Channel Islands. Residents say the tremors were the strongest in years. No damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Isle of Jersey
Channel Islands
Fire in Northeastern Tokio Leaves Thousands Homeless
A major blaze in Northeastern Tokio renders about twenty thousand homeless and destroys 3000 buildings with unspecified casualties. Firefighters brought the conflagration under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Harbor Board Not Authorized to Buy New Boat
In Ottawa the Vancouver board of harbor commissioners has not been authorized to purchase a new harbor boat, Hion. Hi. 1H. Stevens was informed in the House of Commons by the minister of marine and fisheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottaws
Vancouver
United States Declines Use of Singapore Base
In the House of Commons London, Prime Minister Chamberlain denied the possibility that the United States would use the British naval base at Singapore. He said there is no understanding between British and American naval authorities and expressed hope there never will be one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
United States
Singapore
Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Co operation Is Need Of Empire First Imperial Meeting
At the initial gathering of the imperial economic committee Sir Philip Cuntifte- Lister welcomed members from across the empire. He called the body advisory and not executive, stressing government support for developing imperial resources and mutual trade. Sir Halford MacKinder described it as an experiment in empire co operation with future progress tied to cooperation among imperial partners. Ottawa’s J Forsythe-Smith and J McQuall named as Canadian representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Imperial Economic Committee
United Kingdom
Philip Cuntifte- Lister
Board of Trade
Capire
Imperial Shipping Committee
Sir Halford Mackinder
J. Forsythe-Smith
J. McQuall
Ottawa
Canada immigration scheme aims to ship 1000 families yearly
London reports the imperial and Canadian governments have begun the season's overseas settlement scheme. The goal is 1000 families per year for three years. For 1925 about 500 families are secured and authorities hope to accept a further hundred this season. Vessels depart in small groups, with the Canoplé carrying thirty British families this week, totaling 168 individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canada
Grain Act revision planned to consolidate and update
Ottawa reports that T A Low intends to press ahead this session with consolidating and revising the Grain Act. The obsolete act will be updated as soon as possible with a new bill drafted by Mr Justice Turgeon largely following the grain commission’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Non
T. A. Low
Justice Turgeon
Grain Commission
Prince Henry named to royal duties commission for Canada
London reports Prince Henry's appointment to the commission to carry out royal duties while the King, Prince of Wales, and Duke of York are away. The move is viewed as significant as many quarters see Henry as the likeliest successor to Lord Byng, whose term as governor general of Canada is ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince Henry
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Lord Byng
Canada
Canadian Government Merchant Marine disposals noted in Commons
In the House of Commons W A Black asks about the government line. It is stated seven steamers of the Canadian Government Merchant Marine have been disposed of since the line was established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Merchant Marine
House of Commons
W. A. Black
Halifax
Secretary Jardine orders immediate wheat futures investigation
Washington reports Secretary Jardine has directed the grain futures administration to start an immediate inquiry into the violent fluctuations in wheat market prices. The action signals federal concern over price instability affecting farmers and traders nationwide.
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Washington
Jardine
Grain Futures Administration
Ontario Beer Sales Proposed Amendments in Legislature
The Ontario Temperance Act amendments introduce beer sales of 25 percent alcohol in hotels restaurants and grocery stores with outside delivery for groceries and table service in eateries to prevent a return to bars. Prescriptions per doctor drop from 50 to 30 monthly and the minimum liquor possession fine falls from 200 to 50. A selling permit fee is for control rather than profit, as stated by Attorney-General W F Nickle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
W. F. Nickle
Agnes MacPhail Pushes Prison Reform in Ottawa
Miss Agnes MacPhail proposes penitentiary reforms in Ottawa to provide productive inmate work and allocate a share of proceeds for dependents or held in trust if none exist. The plan gains broad support from across the House with MPs Ernest Lapointe Henry Drayton and Robert Forke indicating they will vote in favor. L. H. Martell proposes an amendment to remove the no dependents clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Agnes MacPhail
Canada
Ernest Lapointe
Dlenry Drayton
Robert Forke
L. H. Martell
Hants
Time Extended For Starting Western Lines
Manitoba and Northwestern Railway receives a two year extension to begin construction from Theodore Saskatchewan to a point between Govan and Lanigan. A similar two year extension is granted for two Alberta branch lines Cardston to Glenwoodville and for the Alberta and Innovation Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontawa
Manitoba and North- Western RailWay
Theodore, Sask
Govan
Lanigan
House of Commons
Alberta
Cardston
Glenwoodville
Alberta and Invisation Company
Government steamers sold by Canadian Government Merchant Marine
Seven steamers were disposed of since the line's establishment as stated in the House of Commons in response to W. A. Black's question. The vessels named include the T. J. Drummond, J. A. McKee, Sheba, Canadian Settler, Canadian Logger, Canadian Miner and Canadian Sealer. Total receipts totaled $745,000 with $224,000 unpaid but collectible and secured by a mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
W. A. Black
Blairfax
T. J. Drummond
J. A. McKee
Cattle Breeders Elect Officers at Canadian Aberdeen Angus Meet
James Bowman of Guelph Ontario was elected president of the Canadian Aberdeen Angus Association at the annual session. John R. Hume of Souris Manitoba becomes vice president. Directors named for 1925 include W. J. Lyon Deveron and James Browne Neudorf for Saskatchewan, L. Hutchinson Duhamel and S. J. Henderson Lacombe for Alberta.
Swedes to Emigrate 6000 Annually, Canada Most Likely
H P Albert Hemmanson MLA for Canora says despite 6000 Swedes yearly leaving for countries other than the United States, a large share will choose Canada. He spoke in the Saskatchewan Legislature during an interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
United States
Canada
H. P. Albert Hewmanson
Canora
Saskatchewan
City Destroyed by Inundations in Peru
Official and private advices from Trujillo report that the city of Lima has been destroyed by floods caused by torrential rains. The third important city in Peru was reportedly erased by rising waters and widespread damage.
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Lima
Peru
Trujillo
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Marquis of
Curzon
Marquis Curzon of
Kedleston
India
Forest Patrol
West
Western Railway
Central States
Brandon Fair Awards
Haig
BD. H. McDougall
British Empire Steel Corporation
Vermillion District
Lee
Byng
Manitoba and Northwestern Railway
Government Steamers
Sweden
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