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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
7
A national defence report notes urgent training limits for Canadian military units in a year marked by pay cuts and economy drives. It cites widespread personnel discharges from the permanent force and warns the strength must rise to an emergency standard to maintain unit integrity.
A jumbled report notes discussions on easing financial burdens in Britain. It mentions a proposed tax on beating and the potential role of the British Government. The text references the Lords and possible reforms but remains unclear on actions taken.
Dr Fridtjof Nansen of the League of Nations has taken sponsorship of the Armenian Republic and notes its 27,000 square kilometer territory and 1.2 million people with 9 in 10 Armenians. The government operates with its own administration courts and schools and the Armenian language dominant.
Reports describe severe winter storms causing heavy snow and damage across Alberta. Strong winds and drifting snow displace residents as property losses mount and farms sustain significant harm amid ongoing relief concerns. The provincial government signals no return of the Property Act debate this session, pending further action.
Report notes British naval craft including thirty seven ships and one drifter to be scrapped immediately under the directive. The details mention J. C. Davidson and C. Davidson in connection with the operation and list several trawlers involved. The briefing emphasizes rapid action and strategic turnover of vessels.
An Admiralty statement says diving operations for locating the lost submarine M-2 have been discontinued. The search followed a report of the vessel and crew near London, with the attempt to find the crew halted.
The year saw ships from Europe into Duluth and Western Lake Superior. Duluth district authorities note foreign vessels and a largely grain coal flow. The 1925 season had two ships sunk, grain movement lower than 1834, totaling about 543,500,000 bushels. Duluth records show 10,306 ships this year versus 9,783 last year.
Regina Assembly marks first session of eighth legislature with mourning after the Queen Mother's death. The throne speech signals plans to study potential province power resources. Walter George Robinson narrowly elected Speaker with Premier Dunning presiding and Hon A P McNab present.
A fragment outlines moves to lift the ban on immigration from Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey. It notes special permits must be obtained before re entering the Commonwealth.
Champion Shorthorn King of the Fairies, exhibited at the Uyasteck and home show by the Prince of Wales, sold for 1 050 to Frank C Baker of Kansas City Missouri. The five year old bull weighs 2500 pounds and is owned by Baker Shorthorn Farm.
Reports indicate crop gathering is complete and grain stored in elevators while wheat transport faces disputes. Optimism grows for farmers as money flow rises, aiding debt clearance and enabling further purchases. Westbound merchandise movement improves alongside the shipping cycle.
Research at the University of Toronto led by Dr. W J MacDonald strengthens confidence in an extract of Mver as a remedy for high blood pressure and arterial hardening. Six months of intensive work and a dinner with the Academy of Medicine confirmed findings and initial chemical analysis. The announcement notes the discovery’s old foundation with new possibilities and a more powerful attack on these prevalent ailments.
The report notes international talks in Geneva over the Mosul question and a delegation headed by Tevhir Rushdi Bey, with hopes for a settlement in Constantinople. In London a Liberal meeting discusses Lloyd George and Asquith, urging unity and warning he must leave if party differences persist.
Brig General W B Pierre Hughes, superintendent of penitentiaries, told an address that dungeons and flogging are past. He favored the lash for hardened criminals, noting most would rather endure a five year term than punishment by the lash.
The Department of Soldiers' Civil Re-establishment outlined new relief rules for Canadian war pensioners. Rollet now targets those receiving twenty percent or less who are in extreme need, shifting away from outright cash grants to shelter support. Previously, pensioners in hardship could receive direct funds for shelter or supplies. current rules extend to all parts of Canada.
A jail mutiny near Rangoon led to heavy casualties as nine inmates and others died or were wounded. Prisoners overpowered guards, triggering a pitched battle that left five prisoners and four guards dead and dozens more injured. The mutiny’s ringleader was killed.
Canadian National lines in the West carried 29 536 cars totaling 40 214 000 bushels of grain. The period shows a higher load than October and 9 000 cars more than November. Compared with 1928, traffic was 2 221 cars higher amid a heavy crop movement.
Unclear report describes a jewelry store break in where burglars opened a safe and fled with diamonds valued at about $30,000 after a panic scare. Details on location and identities are not provided.
United Livestock Growers Ltd and Alberta Cooperative Livestock Producers Ltd unite to operate jointly. United Grain Growers retains a leading role with cross nominations to the board. Mr. Rice Jones is President and Manager, with Mr. Claypool as Vice President. The arrangement aims to boost cooperative livestock shipping in Alberta and expand related activities.
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