Dáil Approves Act to Abolish the Allegiance Oath
The Dail passed a bill abolishing the allegiance oath with four constitutional changes. De Valera defended the move as domestic and in line with the people’s will, while opposition argued it could threaten treaty terms. The Labour bloc supported the government, and debates centered on repealing the oath and its treaty implications.
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Ottawa
de Valera
W. T. Cosgrave
England
Free State
Patrick McGilligan
William Tcosgrave
StcGilligen
Spain Moves to Import 100000 Tons Wheat From North America
Financial circles report Spain’s government sought payments for 100000 tons of wheat to be bought from Canada, the United States and Argentina. Payment would be spread over three to nine months. Total imports could reach 200000 tons with further shipments likely needed before July crop.
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Madrid
Spain
Canada
United States
Agentina
Canadian premier criticizes underpaid judges in Commons
Premier Bennett tells the House of Commons that judges are underpaid and too numerous in Canada. He argues political patronage often selects leaders over merit, noting the judiciary fails to reflect the legal profession’s genius. (Source fragment mentions Paris expo and Germany trade figures.)
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Ininwa
Ont
Bennett
House of Commons
Doukhobors Protest Imprisonment Over Treatment Stance
Deukhobors in Canada protest arrest justice and their mistreatment, claiming 700 in jail with many sentenced to three years. They appeal to The Hague via cable to the Military Bureau, denouncing forcible separation of children from mothers and calling for world support.
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Vancouver
Deukhobors
Lanitude Parading
Preca
Letier
Deukhohors
Golgotha
Nelson
Doukhobors
Sat
The
Hague
Sons of Freedom of Canada
Search for the Baychimo Narrows to Arctic Flights
A double aerial search for the missing Baychimo fur trader off the Alaska coast is planned with pilots William R. Graham and Mrs Edna Christofferson surveying 1000 square miles of ice. Joe Crosson and a Cameraman may also conduct exploratory flights as efforts focus on recovering a presumed cargo of furs. Seattle plans to replace the Baychimo with the Danish motor ship Karise sailing in June from Vancouver for Herschel Island and Canadian Arctic posts under Hudsons Bay Company charter with Swenson Fur Trading Company crews aboard.
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Point Barrow
Alaska
Arctic
Wiliam R. Graham
Edna Christofferson
Portland
Joe Crosson
Northern
Urman
Seattle
Wash
Record Low Grain Rates Hit Fort William to Montreal Route
The Gazette reports grain transport rates fell to 3.14 cents per bushel over two days, with earlier offers of five and even 43 cents. Shipowners seek to operate at loss while asserting eventual profit from math and competition, and several firms may lay up vessels amid the deteriorating market.
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Montreal
Que
Gazette
Fort William
Arrest of Young Communists at Hamburg Picnic
Eight hundred Young Communists were arrested in Hamburg for displaying communist flags and signs at a picnic. They were released after booking at police headquarters. Police had granted permission for the event with a ban on banners and signs.
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Hamburg
Germany
Bombay Riots Renewed Street Battles Amid Tense Calm
Rioting between Hindus and Muslims flared in Bombay despite British presence. The clashes killed about 80 and wounded around 549 as troops repeatedly fired to quell street fighting. looting occurred but officials said control was being restored by concerted army action.
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Hilndus
Bombay
India
De Valera to Represent Irish Free State at Ottawa Conference
President Eamon de Valera announced he would personally attend the Ottawa Imperial Economic Conference in July if government business allows. He did not name other delegates but indicated that three ministers were likely to accompany him.
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de Valera
Dublin
Irish Free State
Eamon de Valera
Ottawa
Free State
Manitoba Opposes Wheat Quota At Imperial Conference
Manitoba leaders declare a wheat quota at the Ottawa Imperial Economic Conference would not serve wheat producers, while stressing the need for western wheat sales. The six points also call for stable exchange, broader markets, an Empire marketing board, wider distribution of British films, and preference for British goods. A draft committee will present findings at a western conference in Regina on June 20.
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Winnipeg
Man
Ottawa
Manitoba
John Bracken
Empire Intelligence Marketing Board
Canada
Boards of Trade
Agriculture
Regina
Western Canada
Senate Rejects Beer Legalization in First Post Prohibition Vote
The U S Senate defeated a beer legalization amendment 66 to 22 in a roll call tied to funding a 1.5 billion dollar public works program. Senator Fydings of Missouri proposed a 2.75 beer tax of 24 cents per gallon while Senator Bingham of Connecticut sought a four percent alcohol content allowance. Eleven Democrats joined twelve Republicans for the four percent plan.
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Senate
Washington
United States
Fydings
Missouri
Bingham
Connecticut
Bill to internationalize Waterton Lakes Park proposed
In Ottawa a bill to make Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta part of the Waterton Glacier International Park was given first reading in the House of Commons. Minister T G Murphy said the Waterton Lakes Park adjoins Glacier Park in Montana. The U S had earlier suggested an international park and passed related legislation.
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Waterton Lakes Park
Alberta
Ottawa
Waterton Lakes National Park
Waterton-Glacier International Park
House of Commons
T. G. Murphy
Interior
Glacier Park
United States
Montana
Verdict of Accidental Death in Earl of Egmont Case
A coroner's jury in Southampton returned an accidental death verdict for Earl of Egmont the former Priddis rancher who died from injuries in a car accident. Viscount Perceval age 17, the heir, was not at the inquest.
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Southampton
England
Earl of
Churchill Cattle Shipment Expected From Churchill
Churchill Manitoba plans a cattle cargo leaving early August after summer grain shipments. A stockyard will be built near the dock to support shipments from The Pas via Saskatoon. James M. Stevenson K C president of the Board of Trade disclosed talks with Spitters Ltd London England on wheat shipments through Churchill.
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Churchill
Man
Europe
Pas
Saskatoon
Spitters Ltd
Candiff
London
England
James M. Stevenson
K.C
Board of Trade
Stevenson
Canada wary of US tariffs slows trade push
W. L. McGregor, president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, told the United States Chamber of Commerce unit that existing American tariff laws deter Canada from expanding trade with the United States. He questioned whether Washington’s commercial treatment aligns with enlightened business opinion and urged US interests to voice their views more clearly.
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San Francisco
W. L. McGregor
Canadian Chamber of Consimerce
United States Chamber of Commerce
Canada
United States
National Radio Control Bill Approved In Commons
Harmony in the House as the radio control bill clears second reading aims to create a Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission with Ottawa headquarters and branches across the dominion. It would regulate a nationalized system, with salaries proposed for a chairman and two commissioners and provisions for pensions and full-time service. The bill also anticipates future control of television and other scientific developments.
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Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission
Dominion
Commission of Three
R. B. Bennett
Bennett
G. Fower
Lid
Quebec South
Separate Grading of Garnet Wheat Endorsed by Committee
The Agricultural Committee of the House of Commons endorses the Grain Standards Board plan for separate Garnet wheat grading for 1933 34, with power to adjust standards if needed. A printing of 1000 bluebook copies for growers is proposed. an amendment to reject changes was defeated.
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Ottawa
Ont
Grain Standards Board
Agricultural Committee
House of Commons
Canada Grain Act
Western Grain Standards Board
Indofar
Board of Grain Commissioners For Canada
Aaid ?Board
Me. C. Senn
Haldimand
W. R. Motherwell
Dr. Donnelly
Willow Bunely
Liberals Repudiate Alliance in Manitoba Election Stage
In Manitoba, insurgent Liberals refuse ties to Premier Bracken's government and vow to carry Laurier's banner. The Liberal-Progressive platform pledges expenditure cuts with aid for primary producers and business as they eye 33 to 40 of 55 seats. David Campbell KC led the continuing Liberals at their Winnipeg convention.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
Liberal Party
John Bracken
Murdoch MacKay
Liberal
Bracken
Laurier
Liberals
Dr. MacKay
Pelliucers
David Campbell
Bank Robbery in Ipswich Endangers President and Cashier
Three robbers held the Bank of Ipswich in Ipswich South Dakota. They shot the bank president and kidnapped the cashier possibly fatally. They fled with an undetermined amount of money.
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Ipswich
S.D
Phn Beebe
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