Currie urges national unity at Hamilton memorial event
Sir Arthur Currie appealed for lasting national unity at a dedication ceremony for a memorial school honoring 1806 Hamilton men who died in the Great War. He urged Canadians to treasure forefathers’ gifts and praised wartime comradeship and unselfishness as a unifying example for all of Canada.
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Hamilton
Canada
Arthur Currie
Sir Arthur
Arthur
League of Nations
Alberta
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Ontario
Canada urged to withdraw from Pacific cable board
The Daily Express reports Canada’s postmaster general Charles Murphy recommends withdrawing from the Pacific cable board. The issue centers on the Banfield Vancouver to Fiji duplicate cable, decided without Canadian input and contracts issued against the Imperial Cable Act requiring unanimity. Ottawa has not fixed steps yet, but Murphy protests board methods.
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London
Daily Express
Canada
Charles Murphy
Dominion
Pacific Cable Board
Expresa
Banfield
Vancouver
Fiji
Ottawa
Murphy
Canada's Total Trade Shows Big Increase
Canada's total trade rose by 197 million dollars for the seven months ended October, as reported by the department of customs and excise. Exports added 129.6 million and imports 86 million, with farm products up 52 million, nonfood farm products up 13 million, animals and animal products up 27 million, and wood products and paper up 16 million.
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Canada
Ottawa
Department of Customs and Excise
Hydrogen Engine Promised by Toronto Professor
Professor J C McLen nan of the University of Toronto predicts a future motor powered by hydrogen. He envisions a device requiring no fuel tank but the driver may carry extra tanks in a vest pocket for safety.
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Toronto
J. C. McLennan
University of Toronto
Agreement Reached on Tariff Autonomy for China
The customs conference sub committee reports a complete agreement on a formula to restore tariff autonomy to China. The formula was submitted to a full delegates meeting on November 19.
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Peking
Customs Conference
Ching
Saskatchewan Corn Show Awards Highlight Maple Creek Winners
Saskatchewan’s first and third provincial corn shows crown Maple Creek exhibitors led by G G Hoffman as top corn king. Maple Creek swept special prizes with Hoffmans and Colquhouns earning multiple cups and shields while Estevan hosts the fourth show and elects officers including August Peterson as president.
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G. KH. Hoffman
Saskatchewan
Maple Creek
Indian Head
Hoffman
Ogilvie Flour Milling Company
Minnesota
A. J. Colquhoun
Regina Board of Trade
Saskatchewan Wholesale Implement Association
PD. Hoffman
G. H. Hoffman
E. G. Hoffman
Estevan
T. A. Torgeson
Estevan Agricultural Society
The
Prairie Nurseries
August Peterson
Weyburn
W. R. Motherwell
C. A. Dunning
C. M. Hamilton
Angus McKay
T. Torgeson
T. Colquhoun
Colgate Moore
A. G. Garrish
W. Cleophas
A. A. Evendem
Bert Bradley
R. P. Robbins
Shaunavon
Geo. Spence
Monchey
F. Burton
Vanguard
J. G.taggart
Swift Current
H. S. Unsworth
Piapot
Champlin
Saskatoon
L. E. Kirk
J. G. Rayner
M. P. Tullis
Regina
P. A. Forsyth
Prince Albert
Paul Halley
Wakaw
Tom Rowles
Empress
Bert Lee
Norman M. Ross
R. M. McCaul
W. J. Warren
Belbeck
C. Marks
Midale
W. H. Gibson
Percy E. Reed
Canadian Prosperity View Emphasized by Thorn ton
Sir Henry Thorn ton, president of the Canadian National Railways, voiced belief Canada stood on the brink of great prosperity and urged attracting British capital for the Dominion rather than seeking foreign funds. Dinner in the House of Commons hosted by Mr. Lloyd George featured guests Premier Baldwin former Premier Ramsay MacDonald and Winston Churchill.
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London
Canada
Sir Henry Thornton
Canadian National Railways
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Sir Henry
Dominion
Baldwin
Ramsay MacDonald
Winston Churchill
Peace Pact ratified as Locarno spirit fills Commons
The House of Commons approves the European security pact, the Treaty of Mutual Guarantees, by 375 to 18 after a previous Labour amendment defeat 332 to 130. Speaker presides as Auster Chamberlain presents the measure amid strong government support and Labour abstentions.
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London
House of Commons
Auster Chamberlain
Irish Free State to Negotiate Trade Treaties
The Daily Mail reports Ireland is about to negotiate economic treaties with France and Germany. Both nations expect to access a market in Ireland, signaling a push to expand trade relations and economic ties for the Free State.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Irish Free State
France
Germany
Ireland
Canadian Exhibit at Dunedin Exhibition Shines
Dispatch from D J Ross Canadian trade commissioner in Australia praises the Canadian department at the Dunedin show open since November seventeenth. The 16 acre Canadian court spans 27000 square feet in a prominent grounds section. Golden welcome gates greet visitors and a diorama features a 10000 gallon per minute waterfall set among Rockies. Wigating system shifts from day to night enhancing the display. Canadian emblems include maple leaves beavers animals and the Dominion coat of arms.
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Ottawa
Dunedin
Department of Immigration
Steersa
D. J. Ross
Australia
Wembley
Canadian Rockies
Dominion
Immediate completion urged for Hudson Bay Railway
Winnipeg speakers led by F R McMillan Brig Gen BR W Paterson and Prof R C Wallace argued before the conference that completing the Hudson Bay Railway would unlock central Canada to the sea. They pressed for about six million dollars to reach Port Nelson and build harbor and channel facilities, warning that delay would double costs.
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Winnipeg
Western Canada
F. R. McMillan
Saskatoon
BR. W. Paterson
McMillan
Dominion
Paterson
Montreal
Canadian
United States
General Paterson
Port Nelson
Racial revolt sweeps through Islamic world in Syria
Paris reports General Sarrail warns the revolt against French rule in Syria reflects a wide religious and racial upheaval across the Islamic world. He cites Sultan Altrash's faction and Druse forces as leading opposition, calling for more French troops as 20,000 are already deployed.
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Paris
Syria
Sarrail
Army and Foreign Relations Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Sultan Altrash
Abd-el-Krim
Canada Needs National Sentiment Urged at Conference
Winnipeg leaders at the national economic conference urged forming a national sentiment to unite imperial effort and tackle Canada’s core problems. Travers Sweatman, K C., former Winnipeg board of trade president, said destiny depends on bold effort to solve tasks and raise Canada among prosperous nations.
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Winnipeg
Dominion
Canada
National Economic Conference
Travers Sweatman
K.C
Winnipeg Board of Trade
Canadian Pacific President Sees Higher Immigration Expected
FE W Beatty, president of the Canadian Pacific Railway, told delegates at the economic conference that British immigration to Canada will rise in 1926 due to new government arrangements and easier admissions. He urged stronger Canadian advocacy to counter negative British propaganda and promote Canada as a desirable residence.
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C.P
Winipeg
FE. W. Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
Great Britain
Canada
Beatty
Towers Found Guilty of Murder of Melita Captain
Thomas Towers former first officer of the Canadian Pacific liner Melita was found guilty of murdering Captain A H Clews commander of the Melita on board the ship at Antwerp October 21. He was declared insane and will be detained during the King's pleasure presumably in an insane asylum.
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Winchester, Eng
Thomas Towers
Winchester
Calendar Reform Ask Support for Fixed Easter Date
The League of Nations dispatches an appeal worldwide to aid calendar reform and fix a universal Easter date. The effort is led by a special committee with ecclesiastical authorities and United States member Willis H Booth. Secretary-General Drummond sends letters urging governments to submit educational views on the matter.
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Geneva
League of Nations
League
United States
Willis H. Booth
International Chamber of Commerce
Drummond
Juvenile Swine Champions Travel to Royal Winter Fair
Six juvenile champion swine breeders from Peace River district 15 miles from the end of steel and 2 500 miles from Toronto travel to the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto as guests of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Miss Mamie Cormack and Miss Grace Ewen of Kenton Manitoba are Manitoba champions, while Lorne Joynt and Fred Argue of Rouleau Saskatchewan are Saskatchewan champions.
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Toronto
Canadian Pacific Railway
Vern Johnson
Oscar Gudlagson
Peace River District
Steel
Mamie Cormack
Grace Ewen
Kenton
Man
Manitoba
Lorne Joynt
Fred Argue
Saskatchewan
Rouleau, Sask
Garnet Wheat Discovery Draws Ottawa Support
Hon. W. R. Motherwell Dominion minister of agriculture at the Royal Winter Fair praises the new Garnet wheat as early ripening and prolific. Hon. C. M. Hamilton Saskatchewan minister of agriculture in Toronto on way to Ottawa says Garnet will give new impetus to grain growing in the west.
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Toronto
W. R. Motherwell
Dominion
West
C. M. Hamilton
Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Saskatchewan Legislature Meets for First Session
The Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly will convene Thursday December 3 at 3 PM. Lieutenant-Governor Newlands will open the first session of the sixth legislature as 21 new members take seats for the first time.
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Regina
Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
Chas. A. Dunning
Saskatchewan
Newlands
How Farmers Benefited by the Wheat Pool
The article reports that US wheat farmers will gain an estimated 50 to 75 million dollars this year due to indirect benefits from Canada’s Wheat Pool. Theodore E. Hammatt, aide to Secretary Hoover, studied Western Canada’s pool and praised its marketing method for stabilizing world wheat prices and benefiting American farmers by moderate, steady sales.
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Chicago
United States
Hoover
Hammatt
Grand Trunk Cause of Deficit on Government Roads
Ottawa reports the annual railways department review shows governmentsupported spending to salvage the Canadian National system. It notes $243 756 781 invested in construction and equipment and $572 825 435 added to road debt plus $103 758 182 in loans to Grand Trunk and $15 million on Grand Trunk Pacific. The government guaranteed interest on debenture stocks, backed bond issues of $50 million, and an equipment note of $12 million.
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Ottawa
Grand Trunk
Department of Railways and County
G. A. Bell
G.T.P
Canadian National Railways
Grand Trunk Pacific
May Boycott Mussolini Report in London
London reports say Labour members may boycott Mussolini when he arrives on December 1 to sign the Locarno pact. Trade unions doubt any locomotive engineer will haul a train carrying the Italian premier to London, amid security concerns and possible hotel arrangements.
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London
Benito Mussolini
Italy
England
Mussolini
Locomotive Engineers’ Union
John Bromley
Daily Express
Scotland Yard
Urges Higher Place For Agriculture at Universities
Dean Howes of the College of Agriculture at the University of Alberta calls for agriculture to receive a stronger role in higher education during a joint dinner of the Ontario Agricultural College alumni and the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists. He notes Alberta students have proven their equality with other faculties and dating leaders among the student body.
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Dean Howes
Toronto
College of Agriculture
University of Alberta
Ontario Agricultural College
Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists
Pepall Cleared in Ontario Bond Theft Bribery Case
Toronto Andrew Pepall was acquitted by a jury before Mr. Justice Wright in the assizes on charges of theft and bribery related to Ontario Government bond transactions. After four hours and twenty minutes of deliberation the jury found Pepall not guilty on all counts.
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Toronto
Andrew Pepall
Justice Wright
Ontario
Pepall
Western Canada dominates heavy horse prizes at Royal Winter Fair
Western breeders win most prizes in heavy horse classes at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. No championships awarded, but western Canada leads with numerous prizes for Shire and other draft breeds.
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West
Toronto
Western Canada
Ly Desdales
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