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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1926
Page
3
Agreement operative by notes between Washington and London authorities to prevent illicit liquor trade. The pact provides administrative cooperation between British and United States officials across territories to curb rum running activities.
Premier King plans London talks with the British Government on the future duties of Canada's Washington ambassador designate. Vincent Massey will attend in London for discussions but not as part of the Canadian Imperial Conference delegation.
Ottawa by elections for new government ministers are planned with nominations on November 15 and polling on November 22 in contested seats. Writs await returns from recent elections. they are not expected by October 10. A 35 day interval will follow before polling. ministers are not expected to be opposed and all elections are planned for the same day.
The first fatality linked to Channel swimming ambition was reported when the body of Luis Rodriguez Delara washed ashore at Boulogne. Delara, a young Spaniard from a prominent Madrid family, had begun the secret solo attempt from France to England several days earlier.
Prime Minister Monroe of Newfoundland with Hon. A. B. Morine boarded the Furness Liner Nova Scotia bound for England to attend the Imperial conference. Also traveling to England is Hon. W. J. Higgins Minister of Justice to represent Newfoundland in the Labrador boundary case before the Privy Council next month.
Shanghai dispatch reports 500 missionaries confined in Chengtu unable to escape. The city is described as a serious situation and serves as the headquarters for many English and United States missionary societies across denominations.
Regina reports a heavy snow and windstorm in southeast Saskatchewan caused about 20000 dollars in damage to telephone lines and poles. Across many miles, numerous poles were broken and wires snapped in the aftermath.
The secretariat of the League of Nations announced that 35 states have signed the reply to be sent to Washington accepting the United States reservations to the World Court.
Speakers at a Coleen Research Institute convention report removing civil service from politics and raising standards. Manitoba civil servants now 1 307 after reform cut from 1 500. efficiency up and promotions from within. Critics say patronage is a vote loser while advocates push for better pay.
Lord Darling, noted British jurist, told the Ontario Bar Association he has unbounded optimism about Canada’s future. He said Canada is a wonderful future and that the Empire will develop, expressing belief that Canada is not the only Dominion and that the Empire’s growth is assured.
German and French press condemn postwar occupation as a barrier to reconciliation. The incident at Ger mershhen, where a French officer killed a German and wounded two, is cited as proof that foreign troops on German soil provoke friction and threaten Briand and Stresemann’s efforts. Berlin notes Germany’s new League status intensifies humiliation and calls for Locarno spirit aligned measures.
W D Euler newly appointed minister of customs in the King Government says he will apply a remedy once he takes up duties at Ottawa. He emphasizes action over talk and plans to act promptly to address issues in the customs service.
Ottawa based Manitoba Free Press report states Rt. Hon. Arthur Meigher will not accept provincial leadership roles in British Columbia or elsewhere. He is determined to retire and will not be deflected by offers of lesser positions.
Government will consider the situation regarding the Canada West Indies steamship service soon. The contract expired some time ago and service has continued on a temporary basis.
Bandits attacked motorists near Mexico City injuring two Mexican drivers. Authorities say no foreigners were involved and troops are pursuing the outlaws under orders to exterminate them.
Ray Miller of Cheadie Sita sustained a broken leg after a horse kick. Coyote Frank of Great Falls Ment suffered a concussion when thrown. Jack Cooper of Jasper Park Alta had his forehead split open by a pony kick at the rodeo.
Government leaders, having shown themselves to the public through films, may now combine the movie feature with voice transmission. After showing cabinet members at work and at play, the government has acquired a device that coordinates human voice with the movies. Sir William Joynson-Hicks, Home Secretary, has appeared in the movies with a speech delivered by this new device.
Ottawa reports the inquiry into smuggling along the international border will resume soon with an enlarged three judge commission led by Sir Francis Lemieux. New chiefs J T Brown and William H Wright join to assess treaty compliance and potential amendments to the 1924 Canada United States bargain.
University of Saskatchewan political economy professor delivered an address on Tax Free Bonds at the Citizens' Research Institute conference in Winnipeg. The discussion emphasized tax advantages and policy implications for public finance and investment incentives.
Forty three miners were freed from the G. Pabst iron mine in Ironwood Michigan after a five day underground ordeal. Rescue completed at 11:20 p.m. all miners lifted to surface. They were taken to Grandview hospital for rest and observation. Police escorted the rescues as crowds cheered outside the shaft.
Premier Baldwin told the House of Commons that British steamers ply between Canton and Hong Kong with no interference at Hankow. He announced reinforcements are being sent to the Far East to protect British subjects, while insisting military intervention is not warranted and that no army reinforcements have left.
Reports from Soviet marine circles claim France will send fifteen warships to Russia’s enemies including an armored cruiser two torpedo boats and twelve submarines. Britain plans to aid Poland by expanding Gymia port as part of allied naval preparations against Russia. Latvia Post Baltic base Courland coast Finland funds for 16000 ton dry docks and a modern naval base at Bjerke tied to British fleet operations against Russia.
British Government considers extending the empire settlement scheme. Lord Clarendon, who oversaw 3000 migrant families in Canada, reports migrants thriving and a successful program. He has conferenced with the immigration ministry and is preparing detailed plans for further expansion involving several thousand additional families.
Italian built Caproni giant aircraft under construction in Milan Paris as Caproni works to create a 2000 horsepower craft for a trans Atlantic voyage. Clifford Harmon former International Aviation League president and backer of Col Falchi announced support and possible pilot selection with De Pinedo also rumored as candidate.
Bayard Brown, a quirky American who lived thirty five years aboard a yacht off Brightlingsea after a failed American romance, died last April at age seventy two leaving England property valued at 80000 dollars. He is said to have given away about 2000000 dollars during his stay.
The Ontario government and Canadian Pacific Railway bring a mobile school to remote northern stations between Chapleau and Sudbury to educate about 400 children of railway workers and residents. The program mirrors a traveling classroom system as a novel educational effort.
A Ottawa dispatch reports Arthur Meighen may relocate to Vancouver to resume his profession, having received offers from Montreal and Toronto firms but not yet deciding. Sir George Perley is seen as the likely temporary Conservative leader for the next Parliament session.
Lord Byng of Vimy delivers a farewell in Quebec after five years as governor general. He recalls Canadian influence on his nation and the English speaking world and sails with Lady Byng on the Empress of France toward England. The interview at Spencerwood underscores his faith in Canada's future role in the British Empire and beyond.
Cuba to host a Canada Week with Canadian industrial leaders visiting Havana. Cuban Consul in Montreal coordinates events and exhibitions of Canadian products to boost trade. Canada has historically bought more from Cuba than it sells, with purchases and sales figures rising across 1924 1925 and the last fiscal year.
Sergeant-Major Arrachart and Captain Arrachart, famed bathers aviators, began a bid to set a long distance non-stop record to Irkutsk Siberia but faced bad weather in Eastern Russia. They telegraphed the French air ministry they were returning as soon as possible.
Labor notes Hon. Peter Heenan a locomotive engineer and veteran unionist chosen for the labor portfolio in the new Canadian cabinet. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers welcomes the appointment as a gratifying gain for organized labor.
Englishman Norman Leslie Dereham suggests another stunt after his September 17 English Channel crossing. He plans to attempt a Mull of Kintyre to Ireland swim, a roughly 13 mile gap, though tides may force a longer voyage.
Britain does not hold an aviation record today but three secretly built aeroplanes ordered by the air ministry are expected to reach speeds between four and a half and five miles per minute. If successful they may set a new world's speed record.
The Hudson's Bay Railroad bridge project moves north of Moose Jaw as C N R crews relocate from the Moose Jaw creek camp to The Pas area. The transfer follows completion of the Moose Jaw bridge camp, with trestle bridge construction ahead of the steel.
During her twenty months in office Governor Miriam A. Ferguson of Texas issued clemency for 2 333 inmates.
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