Canada to discuss independent fuel supply methods
A Commons committee report outlines proposals for establishing a Canadian fuel supply. It calls for a cross party conference with ministers and industry reps to study self sufficiency, urges a public educationCampaign, and recommends federal price investigations on coal transport to Central Canada. The Hoppe coal leases in Alberta were cancelled by the government, per the Prime Minister.
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Clines
Ena
Feneral l
Canada
Bariae of Commons
Mines and Minerals
Modsathe
Senate
Rhode
Department of Mines
Publc
Fhe
Freninson
Enanobler
Alberta
House of Commons
J.T. Bhaw
Caleary
Caterpillars Delay Train in British Columbia
A vast caterpillar infestation blocked rails near Silhouette Canyon east of Revelstoke delaying the Cabadian Piette Railway train service. Crews spent hours cleaning grease from tracks and the train split into three sections to resume travel. In Georgia, the Court of Appeals granted Sam Ware a new trial after he was sentenced for removing a body to the coffin and reselling it.
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Vancouver
Silhouette Canyon
Revelstoke
al Algala
Georgia
Court of Appeals
Sam Ware
Atrain
Prisoners in Maidstone Attend French and Bookkeeping Classes
London reports prisoners in Maidstone are improving themselves educationally by attending classes in French shorthand and bookkeeping. The program, inaugurated recently, has an enrollment of more than 59.
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London
Maidstone
Baldwin unveils plan for stronger air force defense
Prime Minister Baldwin told the House of Commons Britain will form a reinforced air force of 52 squadrons to defend the country from any attack. The force will add 34 squadrons to the RAF, be partly permanent and partly reserve, with potential future expansion and international cooperation under the League covenants.
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Great Britain
League of Nations
Washington
Chinese Palace Destroyed in Forbidden City Fire
The palace of former emperor Hsuan Yung in the forbidden city was destroyed by fire despite efforts of native and foreign firemen. Hsuan Tung, the deposed emperor, had lived there since the republic's establishment and receives an annual allowance to maintain a private establishment.
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Peking
Hsuan Yung
Forbidden City
Hsuan Tung
May Reduce Postage On Printed Matter
In Ottawa the House of Commons gave first reading to a bill lowering postal rates for newspapers and magazines to 11 4 cents per pound. Postmaster General Charles Murphy cited a previous 44 cent per pound rate and noted many representations from small town dailies and rural papers urging a lower rate.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Charles Murphy
Bonar Law Health News Quietly Lifts Premiership Doubts
Former Prime Minister Bonar Law's secretary replies to the National Workmen's Council noting Law's health forced resignation but expressing confidence he can recover with rest and treatment. The statement aims to reassure the public amid anxiety over his condition.
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Bonar Law
Health London
National Workmen's Council
Conservative Party Set to Form Ontario Government
The Lieutenant-Governor invited Conservative leader G. Howard Ferguson to form the next Ontario government after Premier Drury’s resignation. Conservatives lead the Legislature with about 21 seats to United Farmers 17, Liberals 11, Labor four and Independent one. Drury cited a wet-vote defeat but praised a clean, conscientious administration.
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Toronto
Ontario
G. Howard Ferguson
Conservative
Ferguson
Aship
Mir. Drury
Varius
Fariwa¢ra
Falen
United Farmers
Dougall Germicksel
Grey Centre
Feasibility Study Proposes Tap Coal Fields in Canada
The final report of the Senate Committee on Canada's fuel supply suggests a pre Reeter railway from the Peace River district to connect with the national main line. It urges empowering the Dominion Fuel Board to cut freight rates and promote Canadian coal use while expanding year round production to lower costs.
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Ottawa
Peace
Canada
Alberta
British Passports and Mexico Entry Debate
In the House of Commons a member stated that U S citizens may enter Mexico without passports and requested a similar concession for Britons. Ronald McNeill said he had no official information but suspected such local arrangements exist. He added Britain would not seek reciprocity that could not be granted.
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Lonion
United States
Mexico
Ronald McNeill
Uniform Text-Book Geography May Soon Be Taught All Over Canada
Canada moves to standardize geography education as Prof. G A Cornish of Toronto reports rapid provincial adoption. British Columbia and Quebec approved the new geography while provinces consider lectures for teachers. Separately, Saskatoon group reelects Fred H Grindley as secretary and awards fellowships in agriculture, alongside storm damage reports from New York.
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Canada
Toronto
Ont
G. A. Cornish
University of Toronto
Department of Education of
British Columbia
Cornish
Victoria
Quebec
Technical Agriculturists
Saskatoon
Sask
Fred. H. Grindley
Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists
J. W. Robertson
Ottawa
W. F.sHanna
University of Alberta
Russian Patriarch Tikhon Dies in Prison Near Riga
According to local newspapers Archibishop Tikhon former patriarch of all Russia died in prison on June 16 officials report.
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Riga
Archibishop Tikhon
All Russia
North Pacific halibut treaty pact approved
Ottawa plans to implement the North Pacific halibut treaty with Canada and the United States. A bill will enforce a close season and create an international fisheries commission of four members two from each country. It will also bar vessels that fish illegally from using Canadian ports. The motion for treaty approval is before Parliament.
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Ottawa
Ernest Lapointe
North Pacific
United States
Canada
International Fisheries Commission
BIH
Premiur
Campaign to Clear Wild Horses From British Columbia Ranges
Victoria, B C. The Grazing Commission under T P Mackenzie launches a drive to remove stray wild horses from stock ranges. Stockmen claim thousands roam grazing lands and threaten domesticated stock. The Trespass Act authorizes action, though prior neighbor concerns limited enforcement.
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Grazing Commission
Victoria
B.C
British Columbia
T. P. Mackenzie
Wool Carloads Shipped From Sask Co-op to Weston Ont
The Regina based Saskatchewan Co operative Wool Growers warehouse sent a second carload of wool to Weston Ontario. W W Thomson reports a good season. He has gone to Portage la Prairie to supervise shipping the first carload of wood from that point this year.
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Regina
Saskatchewan Co-operative Wool Growers
Weston
Ont
W. W. Thomson
Thomson
Portage la Prairie
Privy Council Reserves Judgment in Fort Frances Pulp Case
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has reserved judgment in the appeal by Fort Frances Pulp and Paper Company against Manitoba Free Press Company Limited and others. The dispute concerns money paid for paper above the price fixed by the paper control board.
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London
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Fort Frances Pulp and Paper Company
Manitoba Free Press Compny, Limited
Paper Control Board
British Labor Opposes Air Force Increase at Meeting
Open session of a Royal Commission in Edmonton heard farmers criticize grain market practices while Hon. Frank Oliver spoke on western grain routes and transportation costs. Labour leaders in Britain urged resistance to air force expansion, calling for international talks to curb armaments.
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Labor Party
Edmonton
Alta
Royal Commission
Canada
A. Chard
Alberta
Frank Oliver
Hudson Bay
Oliver
Fort William
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Canadian National
Prairies
Railway Commission
Janns Ur Provinces
France
Halifax
Department of Trade and Commercce
Burrard Inlet Tunnel
Burrard Intet
Vancouver Island
Prohibition Enforcement Remains Policy Across States
President Harding declared the government will continue to enforce prohibition despite state burdens. He asserted the prohibition amendment will not be repealed and any Volstead Act changes will aim at effective enforcement. In Toronto five dead as a severe storm causes extensive damage and communication outages in Western Ontario.
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Denver
Colo
Harding
Toronto
Ontario
May Seize Ships in Loud Stand on Liquor Imports
The U S government vows to seize ships that bring intoxicating beverages in violation of Supreme Court liquor import ban. With more foreign vessels entering New York under seal, authorities warn enforcement will extend to the ships themselves. Volstead Act penalties may be invoked soon to curb contraband liquor.
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U.S
Washington
United States
Supreme Court
New York
Large Estimates Tabled in House For 1924 Ottawa
Supplementary estimates totaling 14 711 351 dollars were tabled by Finance Minister W S Fielding. Major items include 25 000 for trials of chilled beef to Britain, 550 000 for war pensions, 7 500 to Lt Banting for insulin, 350 600 for Hudson Bay Railway work, 96 600 refund to McArthur for the same project, 350 600 Welland canal extension, 60 000 for pay differentials on Winnipeg to Fort William railway lines, 359 000 for Peace River railway surveys, and 600 for Terous harbor works.
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Ottawa
W. 5
Fielding
Great Britain
B. G. Banting
Hudson's Bay Railway
Peace River
Fort William
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