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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 18, 1927
Page
3
Reports claim a test beam service and strange methane related phenomena near Owen Sound Harbor. Messages between Canada and Australia suggested a test operation with water movements and offshore signals observed, while authorities stated the system would be tested within weeks.
Justice Peters of the Supreme Court rejected the Irish Free State claim to $2,500 in bonds issued in the United States for the so called Irish Republic. The ruling held the de facto government never existed and therefore could not sue or claim proceeds from the bond issue.
The Prince of Wales returns from France and Spain after about a month away and faces a full schedule of public and private engagements before a trip to Canada in July. The Box Scouts of Canada offer six services to decorate the graves of Confederation Fathers, with wreaths of made leaves for distant graves. Sydney reports new Australian cruisers Canberra and Australia under construction in Britain, 680 trex length, 68 feet beam, 3.4 tons of feet off, designed for 14 knots, contrasting with faster U S and Japanese ships. In St Johns the assembly opens May 4 with Premier Monroe leading 18 followers while the opposition has 17.
The government states migrants who refuse farm work face deportation as the quickest way to handle labor shortages. Officials note the late seeding worsens labor demand, and the power to expel origin-country workers rests with the department. The report also mentions international talks and other sector plans, including a migration expert briefing.
Plans are under way to drop from airplanes and distribute thousands of copies of a proclamation drawn by Rear Admiral Latimer of the U S Navy. The document states Nicaragua will surrender arms and accept U S custody to ensure orderly elections and disarm those not delivering arms. It claims the United States seeks to supervise the 1922 elections and urges general disarmament for a proper vote.
The British government states it will keep the mission to the Holy See. Foreign Secretary Sir Austen Swettenham says withdrawing the delegation would be an offensive act, noting the Vatican liaison was set up during international trouble and remains convenient. Relations with the Holy See date to 1911.
Quebec reports no retaliation over border measures as Canada and the United States diverge on worker movements. Immigration Minister Robert Forke plans a three nation tour to review conditions and potential changes, while examining family aid under the scheme.
A visit by Hon. A. Drowning and officials reviewed progress from Nelson River to Bowden Mile 197 on the Hudson Bay Railway. Weather and engineering challenges slowed work, but officials said schedules are now back on track and rehabilitation advances as inspectors toured the roundhouse and machine shop at Bowden.
May filing of claims by Consolidated Exporters Limited against the United States government follows the seizure of the foreign registered vessel Federal ship. Vancouver lawyer Jareth Faulkner notes the seizure opens a path for ordinary and physical damages claims by the company and crew. The firm plans to proceed promptly if valid claims exist to push for a settlement.
Canada’s total trade for the fiscal year ending March shows an advance of about 42 million dollars to 2,298,465,647. The year’s gains reflect higher imports offset by some declines, with notable activity in 12 months compared to the prior period. A deputation from the Women’s Callers Hospital seeks provincial action as a new 150-bed hospital plan, costing around four million dollars, is proposed for a property.
Mrs George Stephen of Winnipeg arrived in New York on April 12 aboard the Empress of Scotland after a world tour touching twenty countries. She had visited Shanghai and Pekin about two months earlier.
A report by Fo Prsell notes Europe will see large grain exports, with substantial tonnage already chartered. May through June shipments rise as Western ports move wheat and oats, while United States Atlantic seaboard ports handle a heavy volume at about 12 cents per ton, aided by new cargoes to Antwerp and Rotterdam.
Alberta farms face a shrinking spring labor demand as about 340000 men remain unemployed across the province. Despite plenty of workers available, later-season timing, reduced acreage, and immigrant labor costs are cutting calls for help. Around 3600 farm placements were made previously in the same period.
London reports Japan has peremptorily desponded to Chinese authorities requests for withdrawal. Nanking has ordered the retreat of soldiers from the consulate following the Maree 24 outrages. Dispatches from Vokia note a formal demand and expect compliance from Tokio without delay.
Leonard Sluskins of the University of Alberta reports two years of experiments in London and Merion showing a method to control weed pests in cereal crops. By tracing chromosome irregularities in false wild weed pests, he suggests breeding plants with normal chromosomes to prevent degenerate forms and improve yields.
The piece outlines plans for celebratory lighting across towns and cities to honor Confederation. It notes electric towers and beacon lights as a feature, with Canadian history figures spotlighted. The Canadian Authors' Association sponsors a competition for English and French essays on Confederation.
The League of Nations says its facilities and disarmament section will support a naval conference with British, Japanese, and United States delegates. The summit is expected to be held at the League palace, likely June 29, linking to the broader disarmament effort.
A terminal elevator with a capacity of five and a half million bushels will be erected immediately at Port Arthur Ontario by United Grain Growers Limited. The concrete structure will be full height and feature grain cleaning facilities for improved handling efficiency, announced by FL A Crerar president.
The Will of the late Mrs Wai Alloway leaves her entire estate to The Winniner Foundation a Winnipeg charity. The bequest of 900000 is exempt from succession duties. Mrs Ajlowa Alloway wife of William Alloway a prominent Winnipeg financier is identified in the notice.
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