Proposals Consider Voting Rules and Absentee Voter Access
A special committee discussed proposals to remove voters who cannot vote, debate on extending voter responsibilities, and the scope of the election act. Amendments sought absentee voting provisions for fishermen, lumbermen, miners, prospectors, and distant voters within 50 miles, with results telegraphed to home ridings. Willam Irvine pledged to push proportional representation and further study on transferable voting.
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Willam Irvine
U.F.A
Wetaskiwin
Commons
Hugh Guthrie
Ernest Lapointe
Justice
A. W. Neill
Ind
Comox-Alberni
Neil
Chief Constable Resigns in Winnipeg After Assault Charge
Chris H. Newton resigns as Winnipeg city police chief after 15 years in command. George Smith becomes acting chief following the resignation accepted with pension to Newton. Newton, a Manitoba Cricket Association president, joined the force in 1901 and became chief in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Chris. H. Newton
George Smith
Smith
Winnipeg Police Commission
Newton
Snsault
Joseph O. Erlicky
Manitoba Cricket Association
Chief Constables’ Association of Canada
Ottawa Divorce Bill Won't Be Reconsidered in Commons
The House of Commons will not take up the Ottawa Stotland divorce bill this session. Liberal MP E R E Chevrier failed to restore the defeated private bills committee measure. Hyman Stotland of Montreal sought a divorce from Ruth Rudnik Stotland.
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Ottawa
Stotland
House of Commons
Sesson
E. R. E. Chevrier
Bil
Hyman Stotland
Montreal
Mia
Ruth Rudnik
British Columbia Voting Rights Debate Moves Forward
The House committee approved three amendments to the franchise act under Hon Hugh Guthrie. Disqualification for provincial electors remains, affecting those in British Columbia. A third amendment fixes enumerator appointments by an MP and the opponent from the last general election. A. W. Neill urged absentee voting provisions as in the British Columbia Elections Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fien
Hugh Gwihine
Appeal Committee
Wolf
Sam
Stewart
Hilt
Guthrie
Hox
Ernest
Lapointe
House
Commons
Ottawa
Committee of the House
Bogecond Witting
Hugh Guthrie
British Cofumbia
Dominion
A. W. Nefli
Ind
Comox
Alberni
Rodeo In London Sees Multiple Injuries Over Two Weeks
Five contestants have been injured and one steer terrified at the Tex Austin rodeo in London. Rusty Coram of Camargo Oklahoma suffered a broken leg when a bucking horse fell on him and was hospitalized. This marks the fifth cowboy hurt since the event began two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tex Austin
Rusty Coram
Brancho Buster
Camargo
Oklo
Winnipeg to receive 1.3 million loan for relief costs
Premier John Bracken announces a Manitoba government loan of 1.3 million to Winnipeg to cover unemployment relief expenses for 1933. The loan is enabled by borrowing from the Dominion government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
John Bracken
Manitoba
Dominion
Rainey Signals U S Trade Push With Britain
Hon. Henry T. Rainey, speaker of the U S House, stated in Toronto that the United States intends to establish close trade relations with Great Britain and all other countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Great Britain
Henry T. Rainey
House of Representatives
United States
Farm Debt Adjustment Bill Faces Senate Panel Revisions
A provision in the farm debt adjustment act aimed at mortgage liquidations over seven percent was debated by the Senate Banking and Commerce Committee. The panel backed holding contracts at seven percent and allowed an official receiver only in necessary counties. The bill advanced with third reading after amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Banking and Commerce Committee
Japanese Mob Attacks British Police in Shanghai Conflict
About 300 Japanese patriots attacked British police at the Shanghai international settlement before dawn, hurling bricks and bottles as tensions rose over arrest efforts. Both Japanese naval shore patrols and British police reinforced to prevent a broader clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Shanghai International Settlement
British International Settlement
Tea With Queen Mary and Mrs Roosevelt at Buckingham
Queen Mary and Mrs Roosevelt shared tea in Buckingham Palace private rooms with King George present. The two mothers discussed common interests while the hostesses showed warmth and friendliness in a relaxed conversation.
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Buckingham Palace
London
Queen Mary
Sandra Delano Roosevelt
King George
United States
Roosevelt
Dominion Relief Cheques Authorized by Orders in Council
Ottawa reports authorize payment of the Dominion one third proportion of provincial relief operations. Cheques range from under 100 dollars to 337,231 dollars for Alberta British Columbia Manitoba Saskatchewan. Credits apply to Dominion loans to Saskatchewan from 1933 and 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Ottawa
House of Commons
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Investigation To Continue Probe Into Price Spreads
A parliamentary inquiry into price spreads and mass buying will persist through the summer. The 11 member committee, begun in February, is expected to become a commission to carry on the investigation. The report to be tabled in the House of Commons favors this setup with limited additional recommendations. Most sittings will be in Ottawa, with a possible trip to the Maritime provinces in August to hear Atlantic fishing industry evidence.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Maritime Provinces
Atlantic
Ottawa outlines five percent income tax on private trusts
Provisions for collecting a five per cent income tax from private trusts set up in Canada for non residents were added to amendments in the Income War Tax Act. All clauses had passed earlier but questions remained about taxing these private trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
House of Commons
Dominion Visit Plans and Premier MacDonald Health Concerns
The Daily Herald reports Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald nearly de facto plans a long vacation abroad. A proposed Rocky Mountain trip and a Red River cruise were rejected due to concerns over eye strain and rest needs. MacDonald may travel with his daughter Tahbel, a regular companion on trips.
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Ramsay MacDonald
MacDonald
Canada
Daily
Herahd
Ramsay Macs Denalid
Rockies
Anmren
Reaxd
Daily Herald
Newfoundland
Tahbel
England
High Price For Telephone In Mukden Record Price Set
In Mukden Manchuria telephones are scarce as the city grows and subscribers relinquish lines. A Japanese building contractor paid a record 1,250 yen for a telephone connection equal to about 400 Canadian dollars.
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Mukden
Manchuria
May Cut Radio Licenses Reduction Talks in Ottawa
The Globe reports from its Ottawa correspondent that a Special House of Commons commission on radio is considering proposals to reduce receiving set licenses. Possible cuts could drop fees from $2 to $1.50 or $1. The article notes the potential impact on Toronto and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
The
Globe
Ottawa
House of Commons Commission On Radio
State Owned Bank Motion Defeated in Commons
In Ottawa the Liberal and Progressive push for public ownership of the Central Bank failed as Speaker George Black ruled three motions out of order and declined a fourth. Tory opposition backed by Conservatives, with J. Woodsworth and R. Bennett weighing in on sovereignty and control. Premier Bennett defended the bill as strong legislation protecting financial policy from outside influence.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
George Black
House Rose
Tan Mackenzie
Vancouver Centre
Dominion
Pretier
R. B. Bennett
William Irvine
U.F.A
Wetasklwin
Mackenzie
Irvine
Pierre Casgrain
George Coote
Macleod
United Farmer
J. &. Woodsworth
C.C.F
Canada
Britain Refuses In Kind War Debt Payment to U S
The British government rejects paying the war debt in goods and reaffirms a cash payment focus. It notes no current plan to accept deliveries in kind unless terms favor the creditor and stresses the primary issue is the debt amount. Negotiations may resume when conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Stake Department
Osborne
Cordell Hull
Iernman
Great Britain
Hull
Sir Ronald Lindsay
United Kingdom
Dawes
America
United States of America
Toronto University Alumini Federation Scholarship Awarded
Toronto University Alumni Federation grants Canadian General Hospital Faculty Medicine scholarship worth 250 to Bert ram James Woods of Lemberg Saskatchewan.
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Toronto
Toronto University Alumni Federation
Canadian General Hospital
Bertram James Woods
Lemberg, Sask
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Charles Stewart
H. Newton
Winnipeg Police Fores
W. N. UL
Hew
Vancouver
Kitsilano Boys
Old Country
Norman Pearson
Pearson
Prairies
Renate Frewes
Havana
Cuba
Raney WacBonaht
Rocky Mann
Britain
U.S
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