Ottawa government outlines gaming policy amid railway completion debate
Ottawa outlines forthcoming gaming policy while weighing completion of a major railway. The government seeks support from Manitoba and Saskatchewan Liberals, with Prime Minister Dudning seen possible if Parliament sustains backing. Any funding this year likely aimed at the railway, not water projects.
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Ottawa
Persissvent
Adhien
eBay
Prairie
Albers
Saskatchewan
C A
Dudning
Officer sentenced to five years suspension from the Army
Col Win Mitchell found guilty by a general court martial of disciplinary breaches. He was sentenced to five years suspension from the Army, pending approval by President Coolidge for the sentence to become effective.
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Army
Washington
Bia
Win Mitchell
Ent
Coolidge
Saskatchewan Moderation League declines liquor change
Members of the Moderation League of Saskatchewan report Premier Duntar told the delegation no change to liquor laws is contemplated. The government cites limited demand and notes the present act has eight months remaining in force.
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Modera Dé
Saskatchewan
Brankly
Iing
Duntar
Russian Attitude Shifts as Peasants Hold Grain
In Paris discussions are advancing toward a possible settlement with Western powers. Russian ambassador Rokowsky warns Moscow faces peasant power as grain remains with farmers who will not sell for soviet money. The path to rekindling markets hinges on government credits to buy goods and grain.
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Puasahta
Leiden
de Hamors
Russia
Paris
Christven’ Rakowsky
France
Trade Outlook Bright Says Babson Expert in Ottawa
Ralph Wilson of the Babson Statistical Organization reports a strong trade outlook for Canada. He notes October and November show higher building, bank clearing, exports, imports, newsprint production, shipments, pig iron, and steel output versus last year, with exports outpacing imports and fewer business failures.
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Ottawa
Babson
Ralph Wilson
Babson Statistical Organization
Wosenaald
Indians Kill Timber Wolves Near Lethbridge Ranch
Indians on the plains near Hill 26 miles north of here killed two large timber wolves as part of a hunt after a bounty of 100 dollars for males and 125 dollars for females. The pack was seven wolves strong, with reports of unusually large individuals, and the pursuit continues for the remaining wolves.
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Alberta
Lethbridge
Poreumine Hills
Ier
Tront
Hoare outlines pause in Britain air defence expansion
Sir Samuel Hoare head of the air ministry says Britain will postpone parts of its air defence programme in light of Locarno peace prospects. He warns a wider arms race could be avoided if other nations follow the example while maintaining 62 home defence squadrons. He notes 1926 air expenses would be cut from 16 to over 20 million pounds.
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London
Samuel Hoare
Air Ministry
Chelsea
Great Britain
Europe
Baker in England Creates Cake Weighing Over a Ton
Ing Qver a Ten Losdon 46 year veteran baker 8 F Stevens of Clapham marks 71st year by baking a Christmas cake over a ton in weight. Two months of prep produced the cake with ingredients totaling currents sugar Nour butter lemons milk almonds citron and candy peel. Portions are sent to many parts of the world.
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England
F. Stevens
Clapham
Confidence in British seating wave favors locals, Chadwick says
Sir Burton Chadwick of Yoseph Chadwick and Sona, Liverpool, told the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in London that a great wave of seating is spreading across the British empire. He said the trend favors the people of the propig and almost excludes foreigners.
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oTrade
Kew
London
Wan
Burton Chadwick
Yoseph Chadwick
Shipping Grain West Under Permit System
A statement from H. D. Cotterell of the Canadian Pacific Railway announces the resumption of grain acceptance at Vancouver under the permit system. Exporting firms must have endorsed permits and no damp grain will be shipped. Private elevators will receive permits and be held responsible for prompt loading of consignments.
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Winnipeg
H. D. Cotterell
Canadian Pacific Railway
Vancouver
Calgary
Poverty Relief Report At Toronto House Of Industry
A monthly meeting report outlines an investigation into 277 families seeking relief from the House of Industry in Toronto. The study examines circumstances of applicants and the institution’s aid processes amid calls for supportive measures.
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Toronto
House of Industry
Homkeors
Toronto Banker Champions Canada U S Goodwill at Congress
George Wilson of the Toronto Board of Trade urged mutual respect and friendly ties between Canada and the United States at the Pan American Commercial Congress. He noted the U S quota exemption for native-born Canadians as a much valued but awkward benefit and argued Canadians favor the U S tariff policy while pointing to higher U S tariffs averaged about 45 percent versus 17 percent on the Canadian side.
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Toronto
Commercial Congress
New York
Canada
United States
Pan-American Commercial Congress
George Wilson
Toronto Board of Trade
Royal Bank of Canada
Wilden Ag
Tari
Wilson
Congress
Plot Against Stresemann Uncovered in Berlin
Berlin police uncover a plot against Foreign Minister Gustav Stresemann. Two German fascist filmmakers named Kaldor and Lorenz were arrested and charged with planning actions aimed at undermining the government.
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Stresemann
Berlin
Gunnav Stresemann
Fillmen Kaldor
Lorenz
Asyas
Regias Cooperatives Debate Mergers With Wheat Pool
Delegates at the Saskatchewan Co operative Elevator Company annual meeting reject amalgamation with the Wheat Pool. Directors urged to obtain best terms and share details to shareholders, calling a special meeting within two months to decide on possible sale of facilities.
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Saskatchewan Co’ ‘Operative
Wheat Pool
Coop
Tima
A .Vélog
Mennonites Colonization Claims From Mexico Spark Debate
A Mexico City colonization agent reports Mennonite settlers in Mexico are prospering while a small group of 50 Russian Mennonites who recently moved to Canada faced crop failures. He argues 7500 satisfied colonists contradict claims of failure, noting seven Canadian Mennonite settlers in Mexico remain content.
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Ctalma Fitty
Mexico City
Salas Lopes
Eect
Dallas
Texas
Mexico
Canada
Enor Lopez
Russia
Cannda
Human Race In Infancy Says Sir Oliver Lodge
London notes Sir Oliver Lodge declares the human race is still in infancy and may have millions of years ahead on the planet. He repeats the view that man descends from other animals and that humans are immortal with a great destiny, and he speaks of possible communion with unseen beings.
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Oliver-Lodge
London
Sir Oliver Lodge
Turks Indignant Over League Decision On Mosul
Geneva reports the League of Nations regrets failing to mediate disputes over Mosul. Britain will retain Irak mandate and claim the disputed region. Turkey protests, alleging Britain pressured the council with massacre charges delivered by a Chaldean priest. Tawfik Rughdi Bey accuses Britain of influence.
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Geneva
Council of the
League of Nations
Mosul
Irak
Britain
Turkey
Great Britain
Banda
Iita
League Council
Tawfik Rughdi Bey
Hope to Abolish Slavery in Rangoon Burmah
Fragmentary text discusses efforts to end slavery in Rangoon Burmah. Mentions expeditions and committees including an economic committee to determine practical solutions and necessary actions.
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Rangoon
Burmah
Bittah
Council of the
Letgtte
Immigration policy whispers shape Canada arrivals
Ottawa debates a major shift as ministers discuss reduced passage fares and shifting immigration intake. The plan, aimed at boosting British and foreign migration, would cap openings for non British immigrants while promising leniency for farmers workers and professionals under new rules.
Defer Proposed Merger Of Farm Groups At Saskatoon Session
A three day Farm Union of Canada meeting in Saskatoon debated a potential merger with the Saskatchewan Grain Growers. Directors split on the issue and could not decide, postponing the matter to the annual convention in Saskatoon on January 28 when the grain growers also hold their convention.
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Farmers Union
Saskatchewan Grain Growers Wii
Saskatoon
Farmers’ Union of Canada
Saskatchewan Grain Growers
Unio
Famsera’ Union
NSW Legislative Council Drops Key Arbitration Provisions
The New South Wales Legislative Council amended the Government Arbitration Bill by removing provisions for autocratic deregistration of loyalist unions and abolishing penalties for strikes. The move occurred after a 22 to 12 defeat of the Labor Government’s pro-union preference plan.
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Sydney
Regislative Council of
New South Wales
British Pay Interest To U S London
British Government on December 161 percent transferred to the United States more than 22 million dollars representing a half year interest and contribution toward payment of the war debt.
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U. S. London
United States
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