Church union date set in June 1925 amid partisan clash
Canadian political debate centers on church union timing with June 1 1925 proposed. Prime Minister and cabinet members clash over jurisdiction and church authority while party lines divide on amendments and the role of Parliament in the matter.
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Hague
Styteriean
Varios
Ilon Tea
Graham
Maestre Meighen
Furke
Ure Strowo
Kingred
Supreme Court
Deneto
Parliaven
Meighwen
Bequests Total 380000 in Winniper Estate
Janes M. Ashdown a wealthy Winniper businessman and philanthropist left public bequests totaling 380000. He died recently with an estate preliminarily valued at 1639000 after deductions for succession duties.
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Janes M. Ashdown
Wheat inquiry funding urged in House report
A government committee urges a 50 dollar appropriation to cover the cost of expert investigations into wheat rust, recommending this in a report presented to the House of Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Mussolini Orders Demobilization of National Militia
Premier Mussolini has given orders that the National Militia, recently mobilized, be demobilized immediately.
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Mussolini
Kellogg to Attend Premier Conference on Dawes Plan
Ambassador Kellogg, to London, will attend the premiers conference to press for swift Dawes Plan adoption. Colonel James L. Legum and the U.S. envoy will join to advance American interests and provide information as needed. The White House said Kellogg’s role is to pursue implementation and inform India.
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Washington
United States
Kelogs
London
White House
Kellogg
Unai Owas
Dawes
Bossbie
James AL Legun
Paris
Alr. Kellogg
Harvey
Anled Supreme Council
United States Aims to Send Delegation to London Conference
The United States seeks to attend the London conference in July and may send a representative. The Western States government drafts plans and Japan is noted as part of broader negotiations. Benito Mussolini is mentioned in relation to European diplomacy.
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Londeg
London
Croverpmint
Japan
Depositors Seek Government Reimbursement For Defunct Farmers Bank
Nickel of Retleville, counsel for depositors of the Farmers Bank, said arrangements are nearly complete to press for government reimbursement. He claimed depositors have a strong case and persuaded former governors and lawmakers, but the senate previously rejected it. He argued wartime constraints delayed the application, now resolved.
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Farmers’ Bank
Abe
Fank
Nickel
Retleville
Fariers
Far-Mer
Dominson
House of the Justices
Senate
Mwe
Hae
Senate Reports Eleven More CNR Branch Lines Approved
Eleven of the twenty six Canadian National branch lines were approved by the Senate committee and will be reported. The lines span multiple provinces including Saskatchewan Manitoba Alberta Ontario and Quebec with routes from Perbles Saskatchewan to Borketan Manitoba and from St. Vaal Alberta to Acadia Valley Alberta among others.
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C.N.R
Senate
Rintret
Perbles
Sask
Southers
Lae
Borketan
Man
Torneford
Tear Afford
Acadia Valley
Ala
Extun
White Bear
Front St. Vaal
Alberta
Tram
Alta
St. Croix River
More Moisture Needed Missing Rain Report for Saskatoon Area
Official figures from the University of Saskatchewan show Saskatoon and district received below average rainfall in April through June. Despite observers noting the spring conditions, the crop still grows, though more moisture would help as rainfall remains insufficient.
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Saskatoon
Han Auring
University of Saskatchewan
Senate Votes to Amend Industrial Disputes Act
The Senate approved by 42 to 22 an amendment to the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act. If a party fails to nominate a conciliation board member, the chief justice of the province or the minister of labor will appoint. If the two nominees disagree on the third member, the chief justice selects the third arbitrator rather than the minister of labor.
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Senate
Ottawa
Girly
Labor
New York Banks Buy Canadian Dollars At Year High
Local bankers seek tax employment for surplus life funds sent to Canada for investment in high grade Canadian securities. Exchange hits 99 cents as easy money rates favor Canadian securities amid seven year low rates.
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New York
Hesway
Iife
Inite Canada
Outdoor Checker Board Fort Arthur Ontario
The Port Arthur checkers club announces a summer schedule on an outdoor board claimed to be the only color checker board in the world. The lawn board is divided into ua by two feet squares with Clover and Kentucky bluegrass to differentiate colors. Checkers pieces measure fourteen inches in diameter.
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Fort Arthur
Port Arthur
Murdock Vindicated as Amendment Fails in Commons
The House of Commons defeats an amendment by 149 to 39 against Hon. James Murdock minister of labor. Charges were sustained with Liberals and Progressives voting against the amendment while Conservatives solidly favored it.
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Ouawa
House of Commons
James Murdock
Labor
Vancouver Welcomes Fleet Coast City In Gala Attire
Vancouver welcomed the British Special Service Squadron HMS Ad hide ord and HMAS as they entered Burrard harbor. Crowds lined Point Grey to Stanley Park as warships moved to anchor. The city wore festive colors with bunting and a grand arch at Granville and Georgia Streets.
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Coast City
Arevval OY
Vancouver
Fis
Crizens
Sersien Agmadrom
Pawel
Hmas
Pauie
Ponthey
Georri
Nieterda
Scurston Sfesnors
Burrard Harbor
Guecantis
Toen
Granvitly
Seorgde
Old Age Pensions Plan Aimed at 70 Plus in Canada
The House of Commons committee on old age pensions plans to urge negotiations during recess between federal and provincial governments to establish pensions for Canadians over 70. A proposed $2 monthly pension, graded by income, would apply to British born residents over 20 years in Canada. debate included a 63 age threshold proposal and a $39 monthly support, later rejected by the committee.
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House of Commons Committee On
Canada
William Irvine
Labor
Calgary East
Craimitiee
Pass In Opposite Direction Paths of British and American Aviators Cross In India
A Rangoon report says Stuart MacLaren flown from Akyab to Rangoon in the opposite direction of the United States round the world squadron. He landed at Gwa then Yandoon before continuing to Rangoon. He missed meeting the U S aviators who flew from Rangoon to Chittagong.
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India
London
Rangoon
Stuart MacLaren
Akyab
Bay of Bengal
MacLaren
United States
Chittagong
Premier MacDonald Honored With Freedom of Glasgow
Premier MacDonald received the freedom of Glasgow. He spoke on service as the grandest inspiration and said the phrase he who is greatest among us let him be the servant of all. He contrasted rumors of a red Clydesdale with a green, youthful Clyde Valley and explained the origin of Glasgow’s name as dear green spot.
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Glasgow
MacDonald
Clydesdale
Valley of the Clyde
Change In Immigration Laws Suggested By Imperial Veterans
Imperial Veterans advocate a quota reform applying to Canada. At the Vancouver conclave J J Aspinall was elected president with C A Perry and B J Fuller as officers. The group proposed a 60 percent British and 40 percent other national mix and plan to extend their hostel system to Vancouver Halifax and Toronto.
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Imperial Veterans Advocate
Canada
Vancouver
J. J. Aspinall
Imperial Veterans
C. A. Perry
Katoon
B.J. Fuller
Winnipes
Tret
Seponth
Capt
W. Vaughan
AM Soc
A. Ellis
W. J. Cook
Toronto
Dt. Hunter
Airfaxs
J. Nether- Cols
N. G. Dingle
Calgary
J. Conway
Winnipeg
Dominion
Vanipayer
Hidifax
Approving Medical Outposts to Tie Rural Districts
Nurses at the Canadian National Association of Trained Nurses annual meeting urged provincial governments to fund bonuses for qualified doctors to unite remote districts with no medical service. They backed outposts run by registered nurses and called for expanded home nursing classes and better transport to outlying areas.
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Hamilton
Canadian National Association
Government stands by postal pay promise after strike
Hon Charles Stewart acting postmaster general told an inquiry the government will honor pre strike assurances that no postal employee will earn less than the current year's salary plus the 1924 25 bonus.
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Ottawa
Charles Stewart
Germany Accepts Conditions for Military Control
London reports that the Wertman government will accept the Allies military control terms from the latest note of the ambassadors. The decision comes as France and Britain review the issue at Chequers with Ramsay MacDonald and Herriot while the Reichstag remains unmoved.
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Germany
London
Wertman
Fays
Havas
France
Mo Herriot
Ramsay Macdonald
Reichstac
Council of Ambassadors
Provinces Unite Against Federal Bill 175 in Ottawa Fight
Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan and British Columbia join Ontario in opposing federal Bill 175. Attorney General Nickle says Superintendent Leighton Foster will testify before the house committee on banking and commerce as provinces coordinate their stance. Ohio?
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Hvsee
Toronto
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Caditch Columbia
Ontario
Ottawa
Privy Council
Nickle
Leighton Foster
House Committee On Banking and Commerce
British Columbia
Ute Bil
Senate Committee
Organizing Buyers Strike Amid Food Price Rises
London housewives form a buyers league denouncing rising food costs. They allege price manipulation by rings and combinations and plan a national revolt against current prices. Cheese prices rise partly due to Canadian product popularity and US demand.
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London
Sugar
Tva
New Housewives League
United States
America
Royal Grain Enquiry Commission to Meet in Saskatoon
The Royal Grain Enquiry Commission will assemble in Saskatoon on Friday August 1 to prepare the record in chief of the grain industry. The interim report on the Vancouver Investigation, about 20 000 words, has already been prepared and sent to the Ottawa minister of trade and commerce. Publication is expected soon.
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Royal Grain Commission
Saskatoon
Regina
Royal Grain Enquiry Commission
Commission
Vancouver
Unpaid Northwestern Trust Stock Held Uncollectible
In liquidation of Northwestern Trust Company the court ruled that amounts repaid on stock subscribed cannot be collected. About 240 shareholders face unpaid balances totaling 175000 dollars as a test case. Sales and Shares Act noncompliance provided a defense to the liquidator’s action. Britain to Ratify Geneva Eight Hour Day Pact. The British and French governments announced intent to ratify the Washington eight hour day convention per international labor conference advices.
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Northwestern Trust Company
Justice Dysart
Britain
Geneva
Washington
German Ambassador to Quit Post in Berlin
German government seeks a successor to Ambassador Wiedfeldt in Washington as he resigns his Berlin post on October 1. Chancellor Cuno appears a likely choice for the replacement. Wiedfeldt quits his office of his own accord.
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Berlin
Washington
Wiedfelt
Cuno
Unity of the Empire Highlighted at Vancouver Dinner
Admiral Sir Frederick Pierson addressed a Vancouver dinner, stressing unity of the empire and adherence to treaty provisions. He warned against exceeding the terms of the agreement while calling for steadfast imperial solidarity.
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Vancouver
Mykina Dt
Fredesic Pieth
Majestacs
Sabboumneder
Vanover
Servis
Predeoh
Pourtey
Maetterland
Adworld
Washington
Premier King Praised in African Paper Over Lausanne Treaty
A Capetown despatch reports African nationalist circles praising Premier King for his Lausanne treaty stance. The piece notes imperial policy strains and suggests UK-British influence shapes African opinion, with mixed views on constitutional development and anti colonial pressures.
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King
Les Ie Maarrev
Narmalist
Smol Afviea
Capetown
Briteio
Cmiedia
Die Burger P
Canadian Day invitation at Wembley British Empire Exhibition
Vancouver MLA Mary Ken Smith receives invitation to attend Wembley and speak during Canadian Day in women's week. The matter is referred to her advisors for counsel.
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Vancouver-eMary
Ken Smith
Tas
Wembley
Mra Smith
Wader
Alberta Oil Activities Expand to Five Field Locations
Alberta oil operations will extend beyond the Lethbridge Courts district this year with dueling events slated at at least five sites in the Wainwright Field during the summer season.
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Alberta
Lethbridge Courts
Wainwright
Hope Held Out For Depositors Of Home Bank
Ottawa reports two rescue options for Home Bank depositors presented by J A Robb to the banking committee. One would advance 75 cents on the dollar plus 24 percent already paid, with liquidators handling funds for the government. The other would advance 60 cents on the dollar with the equidiator managing assets for depositors. Estimates show total deposits near fifteen million. 60 percent would yield about five dollars to the dollar in relief.
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Ottawa
Belory Lon J. A. Robb
Oie Depository’ Committee
Mr. Robb
W.T. J. Lee
Home Bank
Commons
L E. Weldon
G. T. Clarkson
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Will Lavze
U. S
Murdock
Premier MacDonald
Gaston Doumergue
French Republic
The
Laurentians
Lac Tremblant
Quebec
Hope
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