Canada plans new immigration schemes and aid measures
A committee report from the overseas section of the economic conference outlines Canada’s planned immigration steps. Proposals include partial fare advances for nominated migrants, family entry under certain schemes, YMCA representation to organize the system, extended free passage for children up to 16 with family, and continued aid for domestic workers. The plan also reestablishes rural immigration employment services and tests maintenance allowances for immigrant families, with Britain and Canada seeking college courses for British students to study agriculture.
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Lenden
Economic Conference
Canada
YMCA
Dominion Government to Acquire Petlatt Palace Porenta
The residence of Sir Henry Pettarr at Cara Loma may be bought by the Dominion Government for a home for disabled soldiers and a war museum. It has over 190 rooms 5000 electric lights a 100 seat banquet hall a swimming tank and other features. A price tag of 700000 is cited.
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Porenta
Cara Loma
Henry Pettarr
Dominion
Saskatchewan opposes rate increase for express firms
Regina counsel for the Saskatchewan Government plans to oppose the application by Canadian express companies to raise rates. Attorney General J A Gross announced the action, stating the province will challenge the proposed higher schedule.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Canadian Express
J. A Gross
Court ruling limits police searches in liquor cases
Winnipeg reports that at least 36 Temperance Act cases including about a dozen involving liquor selling hotels are affected by three decisions from the Manitoba Court of Appeal. The rulings declare police cannot invade premises or arrest without a warrant, complicating enforcement under the Liquor Centre Act and the Temperance Act.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Court of Appeal
Government Liquor Centre
Chamberlain outlining British preference for Dominions trade
Neville Chamberlain declares that British preference offers Dominions security to develop markets. He notes exports are largely manufactured goods requiring labor and argues the policy will enable Dominions to sell locomotives and machinery to Britain while attracting settlers from Britain.
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London
Dominions
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
Germany's Capacity To Pay Reparations Defined
The semi official Teaps definition of Germany's present capacity to pay reparations is discussed as the committee's position on the Ruhr and the phrases used. French ambassador Jusserand sought instructions from Desire before replying to Secretary Hughes on these points.
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Paris
Germany
International Committee of Experts
Ruhr
M. Jusserand
United States
Desire
CrnniTe Tepes
Hughes
British Labor Situation London
Sir Montagu Barlow notes 1,250,000 unemployed but believes figures are better than expected. The government plans 100 million pounds in winter development schemes and Clyde navigation trusts allocate 1 million for reconstruction. Major railways expand capital spending to create jobs as the locomotive industry, especially in Scotland, stays active via foreign orders.
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London
Montagu Barlow
Clyde Navigation
Scotland
Four-Foot Drop In Earth Near Yokohama
Volcanist Thomas A Jaggar Jr of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory returns to Hawaii after surveying quake damage in Japan. He attributes intense ground subsidence near Yokohama to a four foot surface drop likely linked to activity on the island of Oshima southwest of Yokohama.
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Honolulu
Yokohama
Japan
Oshima
Thomas A. Jaggar, Jr
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Hawaii
Ottawa Reports Gouin Ill No Confirmation Yet
Ottawa officials say Sir Lomer Gouin is not seriously ill though reports persist. The Justice Minister remains in contact with his department and plans to sail home next week after a Geneva Conference trip.
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Ottawa
Lomer Gouin
Dry votes in Scotland favor prohibition in districts
Polling in 30 Scottish districts on local option shows Kilsyth Kirkintilloch and Stewarton voting for prohibition again. Allea and Stirling remain wet as a result of the vote. Kilsyth had been completely dry for three years.
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London
Scotland
Kilsyth
Kirkintilioch
Stewarton
Allea
Stirling
Referendum Sought For Wage Boost by Canadian Pacific Telegraphers
A Montreal report states telegraphers at Canadian Pacific seek a wage increase expected to raise all grades by about six cents an hour. The move is seen as the next step in their broader effort.
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Montreal
Canada benefits by new British tariff proposal
London reports a British plan to widen imperial tariff preference at the economic conference. Sir Philip Lloyd-Draeme says new duties will apply to fresh apples canned salmon fruit juices and honey when imported from non empire sources while Empire imports enter free.
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London
Philip Lioyd-Draeme
Board of Trade
Betish
Empire
Remove Immigration Bars Montreal
Herbert M. Marler MP claims Canada will drop immigration restrictions within three months. He says after removal, entry requires only sound mind and body and good moral character. He notes Central Europe as an admirable immigrant field and contrasts others with Senator Pope who called some immigrants spotted animals.
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Montreal
Canada
Herbert M. Marler
St. Lawrence-St. George
United Hebrew Political Club
Marler
Europe
Pope
Denial of Ruthless Slaughter of Buffalo in Park
W M Graham of Regina Indian Commissioner for Western Canada and Hon Charles Stewart Minister of the Interior denied reports of a brutal buffalo slaughter in Wainwright Park reserve. They said Indians did not kill the herd, riflemen did, under department orders prohibiting Indian participation. About 15 buffalo were killed, later planned disposal of 2000 more by department marksmen after winter coats develop.
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Winnipeg
Wainwright Park Reserve
W. M. Graham
Regina
Western Canada
Charles Stewart
Graham
Fight Against Noxious Weeds debated at St Boniface convention
The Manitoba Union of Municipalities convention at St Boniface adopted a recommendation to revise the Noxious Weeds Act and urged both Federal and Provincial governments to clear their lands of weeds.
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St.Boniface
Manitoba Union of Municipalities
Premier King Receives Honorary Degree in Oxford
Premier King of Canada received an honorary Doctor of Civil Law from Vice Chancellor Wells at Wadham College. The ceremony was held at the Sheldonian Theatre, after which King dined with Oxford College heads.
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King
London
Wells
Wadham College
Oxford
D.C.L
King of
Canada
Sheldonian Theatre
Tariff Lift for Wheat Seen as Doomed by Congress
Efforts to raise the wheat tariff from 30 to 45 or 50 cents by action of Congress are expected to fail, according to reports from Washington. The article notes political resistance and uncertainty surrounding any proposed increase.
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Washington
Congress
Prisoners Kept Carrier Pigeon at Portsmouth Penitentiary
In Kingston Ontario a carrier pigeon was kept by prisoners for three months and used to send messages outside. Guard Arthur Twig stated the tile nest housed the bird in the coal box of the prison yard. The bird disappeared after the escape of Rel Ryan’s gang. Twig denied delivering letters or narcotics and accused prison authorities of trying to frame him.
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Kingston
St. Pierre Hughes
Alberta Liquor Vote Shows Clauses Ahead Despite Tiny Regions
With about 75 percent of polls reporting, Clause A the prohibition system leads and Clause D tied to governance control trails, while Clauses B and C trail. Early returns show A at 50 009, B at 22 as, C at 2 575, D at 74 632.
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Ray
Stinnes Rejects Chester Concessions in Turkey Talks
Constantinople dispatch reports Col. Clayton Kennedy offered Chester concessions to Hugo Stinnes for Turkey. Negotiations collapsed as Stinnes preferred direct talks with the Turkish Government after the US option expires on November 15.
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London
Constantinople
Col. Clayton-Kennedy
Chester
Turkey
Hugo Stinnes
Herr Stinnes
United States
Greenland Not For Sale Says Copenhagen
The Ektrabladet reports Britain approached Denmark about selling Greenland and proposed Britain make the first offer if Denmark wished to sell later. Denmark replied the island is not for sale and would not be sold, the newspaper states.
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Copenhagen
Great Britain
Ektrabladett
Denmark
Greenland
Bulgarians Apologize To Jugo Slavians
The Bulgarian government carried out part of its apology program to Yugoslavs for the attack on Col Krastitch the military attaché. A company of soldiers marched to the Yugoslav legation gate led by officers saluted the Yugoslav flag as the Bulgarian flag was raised.
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Sufa
Jugo Slavia
Krastitch
Jugo Slavia Legation
Bamt
Saskatchewan Sheep Breeders dominate Winter Fair awards
Regina Winter Fair highlights include championship and reserve ribbons for imported Oxford animals won by the Saskatchewan Sheep Breeders Association. J. D. Wikehead of Nutana secures best Saskatchewan bred Shropshire with the Silver Cup donated by the association. Follett Bros. of Duval and Olaf Berg of Lereburn also win top Yorkshire and Shropshire prizes as BC flocks compete. judges praise the show as the best in Saskatchewan for numbers and quality.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Oxfords
Saskatchewan Sheep Breeders’ Association
Follett Bros
Duval
W. C. Herron
Huntoon
Dr. Willsey
Brough
English girls to seek overseas work amid England shortage
Dame Meriel Talbot addressing the London branch of the Australian Natives' Association said a party of 15 English girls, some educated at Cheltenham and Girton Colleges, would go overseas to do domestic work because there were no suitable jobs for them in England.
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J.ondon
Dame Meriel Talbot
London
Australian Natives’ Association
Cheltenham and Girton Colleges
England
Bandits Fail Bank Robbery Escape Near Front Door
Four bandits held up the First National Bank and tried to flee through the front. Pete Karachulis shot at them and knocked a bag containing most of the $65,000 from their moving car, leaving only about $1,000 behind.
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First National Bank
Pete Karachulis
Will Enforce Temperance Act in Ontario Policy
Attorney General states the Ontario Temperance Act will be enforced by the Conservative government until a broad public consensus and evidence for change emerge from the province. The comment signals firm compliance with temperance policy pending citizen input.
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Toronto
Nicks
Trial Postponed in Montreal Slaying Case
The second trial of Abbe Delorme for the murder of his half brother Raoul is delayed until the next court sitting in March 1924. The postponement was granted in the Court of King's Bench.
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Montreal
Abbe Delorme
Raoul
Ministers Return to Ottawa for Upcoming Session
Ottawa ministers resume arrival after a lean period as they prepare for the new session expected to begin late January or early February.
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Ottawa
London Railways Announce Major Works to Create Jobs
Several of Britain’s largest railways announce heavy capital expenditure aimed at employing thousands of unemployed. The plan seeks to reduce jobless numbers through expanded track upgrades and new construction projects across major routes.
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London
British Railways
Raisin Growers Association Spent 2.56 Million on Ads
The Raisin Growers Association spent 2,560,000 dollars on advertising in California last year.
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The
Raisin Growers’ Association
Califor
Starvation Fears Grip Ruhr District Workers
Negotiations begin between Ruhr industrialists and workmen unions over hours and sacrifices to satisfy French reparation terms. With unemployment rising, unions cite starvation amid longer shifts while soup kitchens feed men handing in minimal rations.
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Berlin
Ruhr
Alleged Indian Slayer Dead in Lethbridge
The Indian known as Two Stab or Joe Blackhorse, accused of killing Winnie Tollestaun of May mond, died at Gatt Hospital. Before dying he denied murdering the Raymond high school girl. Police say the case may remain unsolved though the evidence against him is believed complete.
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Lethbridge
Joe Blackhorse
Winnie Tollestaun
Maymond
Gatt Hospital
Raymond High School
Post Office Announces Parcel Post Insurance for Great Britain
Ottawa announces parcel post to Great Britain may be insured under the same terms as Canada deliveries starting Nov 15. Insurance fees: 12 cents for up to 50 dollars and 39 cents for over 50 dollars up to 150 pounds. three and six cent fees for Britain are cancelled.
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Ottawa
Post Office Department
Great Britain
Canada
Fumigating Gas Fatal After Steamer Caro Crew Losses
Five members of the crew of the French steamer Caro line died after inhaling gas used in fumigation aboard the vessel in Havana. Seven others are reported in serious condition.
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Havana
Cauba
Lydia Pinkham's Compound Aids Backed Woman in Ontario
A Chatham Ontario woman describes relief from postnatal backache fatigue and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises its impact on health and invites others to request the companys private text book on ailments peculiar to women.
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Mrs. McMahon
Lydia E. Pinkham
Chatham
Ont
Lydia F. Pinkham
Mra
J. R. McMahon
Harvey St
Lydia
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