City considers new taxes on rent and autos
A proposed city amendment would impose two of four taxes, likely targeting the rent tax and auto tax. The rent tax would apply to tenants based on annual rent, with a proposed five percent rate yielding about 70 000 dollars yearly, as touted by city officials.
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Yorath
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Limerick Looked Good Mouse Jane Inquiry at CPR Station
An Irish immigrant named Limerick Looked Good Mouse Jane asked at the CPR station about Limerick Bask and the tray service to that point. He told officials he would try to find work there and hoped for a map to guide him.
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CPR
Limerick
Plan to Close Survey of Canadian National Branch Lines
Ottawa reports that bills for Canadian National branch line construction may be referred to the Hallway Committee rather than debated in the Senate. The aim is to compel government or CN officials to justify each line with data on profitability while avoiding duplication of fees within the same or adjacent territory. Separate bills are being prepared for each line.
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Ottawa
Canadian National
Senate
House of Commons
Evers
Large Expenditure Planned for Port Nelson Harbor
Report describes a proposed substantial spending plan for Port Nelson Harbor and associated infrastructure. Details reference a Powell project and related roadway improvements, with emphasis on funding and official approvals.
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Port Nelson
Hebridean Immigrants Planned Five Acre Plots Near Cities
A plan outlines settling newcomers on five acre plots near urban centers likely in Alberta. Immigrants would garden the land rather than homestead, with cottages built and labor provided on nearby farms. The society backs financing and grants to support the scheme amid expected spring arrivals.
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Thes Department
Onie Ter
Alberta
Ube
Rartages
Othe Tritisi
Saskatchewan Opposition Convention Set for August Fifth
The Saskatchewan Opposition party announces a convention in Saskiaon on August 5 to choose its policy direction. Attendees include MLA Turner Saskatoon and MLA W. J. F. Warren Thunder Creek with delegates from Milestone constituency and others such as TL McDonald and Sid ney Hingham.
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Fabrlowd
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Saskideon
Turner
Saskatoon
TL McDonald
Quappelle
W. H. Marvey
Kindersley
Sidney Hingham
Wilkie
W. J. F. Warren
Dbelbeck
M.L.A
Thunder Creek
Milestone
U. S. Quota Bill Reported by Senate Committee
The new immigration bill sets a basic quota of two percent of the 1910 census. Reported from the Senate immigration committee, the measure outlines the framework for limiting entrants under federal policy.
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U.S
Senate
Warships For Australia Melbourne
Federal Premier Stanley M. Bruce announces immediate construction of one light cruiser in Australia and one in England for the Commonwealth.
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Australia
Melbourne
Stanley M. Bruce
England
Commonwealth
Singapore plan referred to dominions amid opposition
The document shows Britain debating the Singapore proposal with Dominions, Canada and Australia signaling opposition. NZ Labour and Australian parties voice disapproval while urging no unanimous support. Colonial secretary notes diverse views and calls for presenting the other side to the British public. Also noted is a fisheries licensing recommendation and a fisheries committee discussion on sockeye salmon seasons.
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Singapore
Eadsien
Domitons
Amery
C. Amery
Tormer Firsat
Admiralty
Thomas Saplle
Canada
Secretars
Labor Party
Bruce
Australia
New Zealand
Mhowa
British Columbia
Thouse of Commons
W. G. McQuarrie
New Westminster
Fraser
Hartford Radio Operator Mix Rescued After Silence
Donald H. Mix, radio operator of the MacMilin expedition, who last signaled on February 1, was awakened by a California amateur. Officials say transmission troubles caused the long silence, per F. H. Schnell, manager of the American Relay League in Hartford.
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Hartford
Conn
Donald H. Mix
Mix
F. H. Schnell
Rames
American Relay League
Gingham Styles Shown In Continental Southlands
Premet unveils new fabrics including gilbrae gingham plain chambray and drawn cloth. The frock on display uses drawn cloth with velvet ribbons and is likely to be popular for Paira Head day wear.
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Surat Pazisiethen
Premet
Fragmented OCR Notes on February Financial Figures
Ambiguous OCR text includes mixed phrases about months, totals, and names such as February and figures like S777 818. Readable parts mention Canada, letters, effects, Verg, Verd, and Peters HSN SAAT SSA, but no coherent event or clear entities. The fragment lacks a complete, factual report to summarize.
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Wien
Petira
Mor Peters
New North Pole Trip Projected by Icelander
The Westminster Gazette reports a young Icelander Algarsson plans a preliminary North Pole expedition from May for six months in Nova Zemibl and Greenland. The party of ten includes three scientists and ends in New York in October. This precedes a 1925 voyage under Ab Fursson's readership with the same North Pole objective.
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Tamidon
North Pole
Westminster Gazette
Algarsson
Nova Zemibland
Josef Jand
New York
Ab. Fursson
North Pale
Date Hints at Budget Speech Amid Tariff Talk in Ottawa
Ottawa sources suggest the budget speech may come before Easter on April 14 as government aims to speed business amid cabinet uncertainty. The premier opposed targeting specific industries while noting potential tariff changes on agricultural implements and mining machinery. Winnipeg reports Mrs. James Elton leads Manitoba wheat pool canvass with 28 contracts covering 2,260 acres as other canvassers prepare results.
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Ottawa
Nol
Winnipeg
James Elton
United Farm Women of Manitoba
Manitoba Wheat Pool
Heavy Compensation Bill in Dublin for 11 Million
President Cosgrave asks the Dail Eireann for an 11 million pound appropriation for the coming year. Of this total 2.5 million pounds is earmarked for compensation of property losses suffered during the disorders period.
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Dublin
Cosgrave
Dail Eireann
Wolf bounty raised to eighty dollars in Northwest Territories
Officials announced that wolf bounties in the Northwest Territories have been increased from twenty to eighty dollars. Claimants must surrender the pelts to the government to receive payment.
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Ottawa
Northwest Territories
Herring Exports From Vancouver Island Reach 50900 Tons
Estimates show 50 900 tons of herring shipped from Vancouver Island waters to Oriental markets in the past season marking a robust trade for local fisheries and exporters.
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Vancouver Island
Oriental
Postal Workers Could Strike Amid Labor Tensions
Readable fragments indicate postal employees consider strike action amid Federation tensions. The document references potential walkouts and systemic issues affecting operations and negotiations. Details are unclear due to the damaged OCR text.
Recognition of Soviets Otlows and Canadian Reply
Canada prepared to recognize the Soviet Republics in the interest of both nations. W. J. Mackenzie King told A. Yasikoff that Canada would recognize the Russian Soviet Government, while Yasikoff suggested Britain had already proclaimed recognition. Ottawa notes indicate recognition would aid trade with Russia and follows earlier cordial talks with Russian agents.
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Canada
Fasikoff
Fime
Wits
Ottawa
M. Yasikoff
Death of Sir Edmund Willer Prominent Canadian Banker
Sir Edmund Willer DC LLC CAO president of the Canadian Bank of Commerce dies after a brief illness in his 70th year. He was predeceased by Lady Walker who died last summer. Four sons and three daughters survive.
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Turonto
Sir Edmund Willer
Cao
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Canada
Anness
Moma
Edmund
Lady Walker
Labor Party Confidence in Power Fueled by London Visit
Premier MacDonald told Prof Alberto Salomon that he gains daily confidence the Labor party will stay in power for some time. He expects a referendum to return them with a substantial working majority. In Edmonton, provincial treasurer R G Heid concluded the budget debate stating the mineral rights tax will not be discontinued.
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Labor Party
London
MacDonald
Alberto Salomon
Edmonton
R. G. Heid
Hopeful Sign in the Demand for Economy
A Toronto era summary notes hopeful signs in calls for national economy. Business leaders like Warner of Strathcona and Travers Swearauen urge Parliament to cut expenditures, arguing strong citizen backing could push a tighter fiscal policy. They stress government thrift and hard work to tackle Canada’s economic challenges.
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Warner
Moly
Strathcona
Fdmonten Board of Trade
Canada
Travers Swearauen
Wienipes Baan
Tie
Fb Cink
No Industries Threatened By Government Says Acting Finance Minister
Acting minister of finance Hon. WW. AL Robb reassured manufacturers after a Hamilton delegation voiced fears. He stated the throne speech contains no threat to any industry and noted tariffs have already affected agriculture but Canada’s agricultural sector remains resilient amid immigrant migration and demand for implements.
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Rutson
Wari 'Ao
AL Robb
Himmilton
Abx Robb
Mar Frou
Canada
Air rights restricted to two years under war emergency
The Senate Interstate Commerce Commission approved limiting radio licenses and ether privileges to two years with presidential power to end them during war or emergencies, echoing Senator Howell's Republican stance that air belongs to the people.
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Washington
Howell
Republican
Nebraska
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Durathan
Fire Devastation in Tokio Suburb Blazes Across Yoshi-Basa
A massive fire swept the Tokio suburb of Yoshi-Basa near Oklo burning six hundred houses and leaving twenty injured. About three thousand people are homeless as the blaze continues to rage through the area.
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Tokio
Yoshi- Basa
Oklo
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