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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
3
Reports from Paris and Berlin center on the ex Kaiser’s possible return and Allied demands for German military provisions. French officials warn that uncoordinated German moves threaten a broader crisis and could justify renewed treaty enforcement.
Premier Dunning rejects rapid changes to the Saskatchewan Temperance Act without public consultation. He cautions against radical reform and says details on a referendum or legislative framing in the coming session remain undecided as the session opens after New Year.
Former Crown Prince Frederick William returns to Germany after five years in exile in Holland. He tells reporters he is glad to be back with his wife and children and intends to devote himself to his personal estate and help rebuild the Fatherland.
Saskatchewan's crop value for the season is estimated at 276,344,650 dollars, based on crop reports and the average price expected to prevail. The figure comes from a statement prepared by the department of agriculture.
Germany's floating debt as of October 31 is reported at $967 quadrillion marks, a figure highlighting a massive balance outstanding. The report notes the extraordinary scale of liabilities across the Berlin financial system.
In London the cabinet approves a scheme to grant subsidies of £7 per acre for arable land under rendition to support farming. Wages are set to be paid by the subsidy to workers, with Gabersree bearing costs. Estimated maximum annual subsidy about Ludo GO. The matter is referred to the parliamentary agricultural committee for general approval.
A Vancouver sawmill at Prince Rupert and nearby timber tracts owned by Prince Rupert Holding Company were reportedly sold to California and Iowa capitalists for about 500000 dollars. The buyers plan to develop a pulp and paper industry. The mill cuts roughly 125000 feet daily.
Delegates from most western provinces attended the immigration conference in Ottawa. Premier Dunning urged accepting United States immigrants to balance departures and noted limited Ontario and Quebec conditions. Alberta’s George Hoadley supported selective settlement, stressing home anchorage and better embarkation supervision to ensure suitable settlers.
Sir James Matthew Bar tie lies in a London nursing home with a slight indisposition, described as not serious. At his residence, observers say he is just shaving a break and recovering from a minor ailment.
Manitoba farmers press for removal of duty on high grade dairy cattle as a Western shortage and U S supply threat. The platform debate includes a national bank proposal and express rate reductions. W Lovell, Winnipeg area mill producers’ secretary, says cows are needed now.
Hoffman of Maple Creek swept the event at the Saskatchewan Corn Show winning the silver trophy cup from the Canadian Bank of Commerce and the Ogilvie Mills cup for best corn exhibit. He captured three first prizes including Dakota white flint and Gehu yellow dent, amid rival samples from Alberta and Manitoba. Other premier prize winners included Charles Marks Midale Norman Ross Indian Mead and locals F A Cleophas Mrs J Abbott and W M Croft. Special tests will be announced after ger mination.
Fort William will become an international port of call early in 1924 for weekly freight sailings from a Norwegian vessel Vesla bound for Queenstown. Sixteen canal five ships will enter service shortly after departure to move grain via lake head to inland seas and canals with circular routes based on grain demand.
Ottawa reports that Hon. Ernest Lapointe says British Columbia’s gradual exclusion policy for Japanese fishermen is working. Canners claim white fishermen are not as hard working as Japanese and advocate full readmission, though no further license reductions are planned this year.
Manitoba won first in the Dominion Education Batter Scoring Tests held at Otuiwa. Provinces competed for hearted by L A Gibson provincial dairy commissioner. Scorers ranged with Manitoba 85 polls, Nova Scotia 72 and higher behind. Manitoba will be represented by representative dairies in buyer making competition at the Toronto Royal Agricultural Fair beginning November 20.
Munich reports the Public Prosecutor of Leipzig will bring charges against Nationalist Pischat Munich participants for high treason. The Bavarian government will try rebels in Munich by special court. Veriers arrest of Separatist leader Lea Deckers near the Belgian frontier reported from Aix Chapelle.
Victoria notes a growing market in the Orient for British Columbia fruit and lumber and Canada's wheat. August Brosted of the Canadian National Railways in Hong Kong cites increased inquiries from Oriental firms and Calcutta trade officials, praising Canadian enthusiasm akin to American activity.
Acting Premier and Commonwealth treasurer Dr Earle Page rejects Sir John Monash’s pessimism on Australia’s war preparedness. He states defense is organized on a nucleus basis and a new Australian Imperial Force could be raised if needed. A new scheme would hinge on the recent imperial conference results.
Christiania explorer Roald Amundsen arrived under a false name to prepare for a North Pole air expedition next July. He discussed plans to finance the trip with help from a U.S. mayor officer and hoped a special issue of Norwegian stamps would defray part of the costs.
Paris outlines a complete rebuild of war devastated French regions by end of 1926. Budget plans include 5 billion francs in Credit National bonds and 2 billion in National Defense bonds.
The Nobel prize for literature goes to William Butler Yeats of Ireland. The physics prize is awarded to Dr. Robert Andrews Millikan of Pasadena California, noted as the first to isolate the electron.
Cape officials and South African party members debate whether Premier Smuts should extend his stay abroad. Sir David Graat argues South Africa’s interests in Europe are urgent, while Cape Times notes strong local support if he remains to aid civilization and world affairs.
In Corpus Christi a bomb exploded in a stall wooden box sent from San Antonio to J A Barnes a prominent Texas real estate dealer. Barnes was killed instantly and his 12 year old son Jease died from injuries amid wreckage including shattered windows and collapsed walls. Mrs Barnes survived and no motive is known.
L. D. Boyd chief inspector of branches Soldiers' Settlement Board reports unusually good payment rates from soldier settlers. He notes Edmonton Calgary Saskatoon Regina offices receive the annual payments well, with Alberta and Saskatchewan settlers thriving and optimism growing despite Manitoba.
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