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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1930
Page
3
The Prince of Wales told Imperial Conference delegates at Guildhall that international habits of cooperation and mutual trust can end war. He noted Britain and its Dominions have solved disarmament and urged others to follow, urging League of Nations faith and Armistice Day solidarity.
Four safe crackers eluded a police guard on the Fraser River bridge and fled with stocks and bonds valued at 10 000 dollars and 300 dollars in cash from a Murrayville store. They escaped into Queen's Park where authorities later recovered the loot from a mental hospital grounds drawer.
London reports that British industrial firms consider setting up branch factories in Canada. A textile concern plans a site in Quebec, and the Krupps of Germany may send a representative to survey grounds for a Canadian plant.
Confirmation of a proposal to form a western provinces water board for regulation of lakes and streams in the prairie provinces and the North West Territories was announced by Hon. Thomas G. Murphy, Minister of the Interior. J. T. Johnson would chair the new body.
Ottawa reports the question of harsher penalties for butter adulteration is under review by Minister of Agriculture Hon. Robert Weir after a request from the Montreal Produce Association.
Fifty per cent of grain receipts in the Edmonton division during ten days after the mid October blizzard graded tough and seven per cent damp. Officials expect good drying weather to soon improve conditions.
A Canadian Chambers of Commerce trade delegation in Tokyo meets Japanese business leaders through a series of luncheons hosted by Hon. H. M. Marler, Canada’s minister to Japan, to foster business ties.
In the House of Commons British foreign secretary Arthur Henderson said London has representations to Moscow after inquiry showed propaganda by the Third International in Britain and the empire. He stated the Soviet ambassador pledged to observe the agreement but could not control the Third Internationale activities. Conservative cries followed before the matter faded.
Two prospectors, Charles Stabback and Fred Miller, drowned after breaking through thin ice on Herb Lake in northern Manitoba. They traveled by dog team with a canoe, one man fell in, the other struggled to help but both perished as a hunting party searched through a blizzard. their bodies were recovered.
Brandon Manitoba notes the white leghorn entry of John R. Beer from Brandon won the eleventh Manitoba egg laying contest at Brandon experimental farm. Final standings gave Beer's pen 2 270 eggs 2 297 points while Wroth's barred rocks at Sunton farm Welwyn Sask held 2 207 eggs 2 271 points.
Dr Hugo Eckener, commander of the Graf Zeppelin, denied being invited by the British Government to testify in its inquiry into the R 101 disaster. He said he would not travel to England for the inquiry as he was not an eye witness to the catastrophe.
Foreign affairs committee of the Reichstag rejects all motions to raise reparations revision in this session. It calls for ending the situation where a disarmed Germany is surrounded by increasing preparations for potential action.
The tentative start of the DO-X trans oceanic flight from Lisbon to the United States is set for November 12. The huge passenger plane departed for Amsterdam en route to Lisbon on November 2.
The Magilligan Presbyterian Church minister Hugh Butler aged 104 is reported dead. He served nearly 79 years as pastor at Magilligan in Northern Ireland, reputedly the world’s oldest clergyman by service and age.
France records 250 people injured daily on roads and highways across cities and major routes, reflecting ongoing traffic dangers and safety concerns in urban and rural areas.
Central police records show ten arrests in the Transcona Bank of Toronto robbery on October 1. Only $2,000 of the $12,000 loot has been recovered while a mystery man may have taken the remaining $9,000. One suspect is sentenced to three years, three await trial, and charges still pend.
At the Imperial Conference the committee on communications weighs an Empire broadcasting station in England with four broadcast hours daily. Costs reach about 40 000 pounds annually for five years with relays across the Empire. The Sankey committee, led by the Lord Chancellor, will draft a report touching channels between Britain and Dominions, Dominion autonomy, and an Empire tribunal.
A luncheon with a young Canadian poet discusses the political status amid sandwiches. An economic sub committee examined a quota scheme for British purchases of canned fruit fish and dairy products. Prime Minister R B Bennett has fully recovered from illness.
Premier John Bracken of Manitoba warned that losses tied to Wheat Pool loans in the Prairie provinces may exceed 10 million dollars if wheat prices do not improve. He expects final determinations after the unsold 1929 grain is disposed of in about three months. Alberta’s Premier Brownlee said no loss will accrue to Alberta, as it will be covered by the Wheat Pool. Saskatchewan’s Premier Anderson gave no firm statement pending government action. Bracken called the 10 million figure “somebody’s guess” at a luncheon.
Sir Hubert Wilkins invites Lincoln Ellsworth, the United States explorer, to accompany him on a planned 2,100 mile under sea journey to the North Pole starting next June.
Premier Tolmie reshuffles cabinet as L G Bruce presides. Burden retires to become agent general in London. Lougheed moves to Lands, Bruhn to Public Works, Shelly to President of the Council, Jones to Finance.
The Daily Herald reports the Imperial Conference aims to remove home government meddling in governor-general selections. A committee-devised procedure would have the King appoint governors-general only after consulting with and following the advice of the dominion governments.
Ottawa considers paying a 1.5 cent per bushel bonus on storm damaged wheat, matched by provincial funds, with limits per farmer. Several options include free drying facilities and feeding damaged grain, while studying costs, grade impact, and who benefits.
Ottawa announces a temporary reduced freight rate of 6.75 dollars per ton for Alberta coal shipments to Ontario. The measure, under Order-in-Council P C 439, aims to alleviate unemployment in Alberta's coal fields and will run from October 25 to December 1, with expectations for continued use through July 31 of next year.
Winnipeg Manitoba central selling agency cuts initial payment on No. 3 C W barley to 20 cents a bushel at Fort William. Malting grades No 4 C W 17 cents No 5 C W 16 cents No 6 C W 14 cents with a 12 cent minimum on lower grades. Pool cites price slump and higher deliveries as reasons for the adjustment.
Three shocks rocked cities along the upper Adriatic coast in Italy, causing at least 15 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Ancona and Senigallia suffered widespread damage as towns across 1000 square miles felt the quake, with authorities warning casualty figures may rise.
The Canadian Delegation to the Imperial Conference was invited as guests of King George at a reception at Buckingham Palace on October 29. The event reflected cordial ties between Canada and the British Crown during the imperial gathering.
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