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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
7
A fragmented report describes a British training facility aiding emigrants. It references personnel and departments, including a manager and various officials, outlining aims to prepare travelers for new work and relocation.
A garbled OCR note discusses dairy quality in Camadlineleese and mentions the Howse Committee, Agri trade concerns, and potential export controls. It references butter, cheese, and national dairy standards with unclear names and places.
A Yukon dredge named ASOT Dawson operated by Warrall and Ualed sank in 25 feet of water during winter quarters preparations for summer work. Built for $100,000 in 11s, it could handle 10,000 yards daily and was the largest of its kind at the time. Moose Jane. The Saskatchewan Regina Hoard of Triate executive to test in Moose Jaw in July.
Announcement states Vancouver Daily Star, an independent evening newspaper, will publish its first edition on June 2 00. Publisher is Charles E Campbett.
Hon R Kanidarind in the senate argues criticism stems from ignorance. He cites reformers delaying Sule Concerte proposals from the Government. The discussion centers on tariff resolutions and potential reductions, with warnings that Senate inexperience leads to missteps against reform.
American Capital shows interest in Alsask sodium deposits and potential Canadian holdings. The report notes speculation about ownership, funding, and the feasibility of developing the sodium reserve amid cross border investment considerations.
Officials report hundreds of aliens cross nightly from Canada into the United States via the Detroit and St. Clair rivers. Immigrant traffic is routed through the main crossing at Belleville with prices from 10 to 25 dollars per head. Some smugglers pose as American citizens and use ferry boats between Detroit and Canada to transport detainees.
Sir Edward Goschen, veteran British diplomat and former ambassador to Berlin, died at his home as war began. He entered service in 1869 and held posts including secretary at the British Embassy in Washington, ambassador to Austria Hungary, and minister to Serbia and Denmark. Born in 186?, he was created a baronet in 1916 and played a key role in prewar negotiations over Britain’s neutrality.
Cleanup day for the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool was announced by LC Brouilletts noting June 10 as the date. Grenillette predicts surpassing 7 600 000 acres by month end with over 224 000 acres under contract to date. organizers will deploy key men to regional districts to accelerate signups.
The document provides unclear figures on export duties and local handling through May, comparing current totals to a prior period. Specific entities, dates, and locations are obscured, preventing a clear, fact-based summary.
Capt. Andrew Lang, noted for a world altitude record in aviation, died in a car crash near Melbourne during a 24 hour test. He was driving in fog when a vehicle crossed his path. his death connected to the Lang family, including Andrew Lang the British author.
Supporters of the Heeinza-FPepmation project branch of the Cane Ta association gathered in Regina to urge immediate completion of the Jindsen Hay Railway to the tidewater. Robert Forke and W. O. Metherwell spoke on farm relief and railway expansion for Western Canada.
Milan two day meeting between Pisinier Mussatino and Belgian Premier Theunis yielded hopeful outlooks for peace. Fascist press predicts likely further talks among British PM MacDonald Mussolini and future French government leaders, but warns Allies must remain firm to realize a lasting settlement.
Famous French aviator Pivolo known as Pelletier d Oisy was promoted to captain in recognition of his record breaking Paris to Tongking flight completed in 74 lying hours.
London hosts a grand royal court at Buckingham Palace to inaugurate the social season. King and Queen receive diplomats, debutantes, and society figures amid ceremonial parade, music, and formal bows before the ball room.
Dr T A Jaggar, noted volcanologist and head of the Hawaiian Observatory, warns that Kilauea’s eruption portends further activity. He notes four years of crater subsidence as a danger signal and recalls a 1796 eruption that caused many deaths.
The Soviet government renames the city of Cimbirek to Qulianovsk in honor of the late Premier Lenine birthplace. Qulianoff is cited as the Bolshevik leader’s real name.
Two Fiji chiefs, Rata Veli and Hay Rabicci, arrive in Vancouver aboard the Makura en route to the British Empire Exhibition. Veli, hereditary chief of Manuala, first visited England in 1903 for Ki Fiward VI’s coronation. Rabicci, decorated for Empire service in the Great War, is a respected Fiji legislator. Their turtle-shaped vessel, a brewery, produces native yangons from powdered roots.
Lord Stevenson states the British Empire Exhibition will not open on Sundays and argues opposition to Sunday operations. He notes the impact on workers and the need to balance public access with vendor and organizer concerns.
West Kootenay Light and Power Co asks provincial water rights to store 678 500 feet of water in Kootenay Lake Nelson S C The plan dam Kootenay River Granite submerged Graham L Rapid and raise lake level six feet Plant 2 at Upper Bonnington yields 30 000 horsepower Plant 1 at Lower Bonnington under construction will match that output With sixteen lake storage units total capacity for the two plants reaches 419 000 horsepower per plant The move follows rising demand from Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co of Canada for greater power supply
Vancouver bank thief Smiling Johnny Reid pleaded guilty to complicity in the Royal Bank Ladner branch robbery of March 28 1922. He received a two year suspended sentence after aiding the recovery of about 900 600 dollars in currency and bonds cached by gang members across Canadian provinces and border states. He had faced trial before Magistrate Alexander and had a prior suspended sentence in Lethbridge for a related robbery.
The League of Nations appointed a special committee to study calendar reform and a common fixed date for Easter. Paris reports the Academy of Sciences hosted the members, who joked about ending leap year while proposing year subdivision ideas and enabling maid proposals on any year.
The American Telegraph Company announced a new method to send pictures over long distance lines. Photographs from Cleveland were transmitted to New York in under five minutes and fully developed within 44 minutes. 108 people gathered at an AT and T office to view the display.
Ambassador Hatilara may be permitted to resign in Washington after discussions with Japanese press representatives. The Premier announced the decision, saying the statement followed persistent inquiry.
Fragmented report discusses Sir Thomas White urging the public to judge a political question. Citations mention Mr Lafleur and potential judicial review and lack of jurisdiction, with references to outside judges and parliamentary accountability in a Canadian context.
Daily Telegraph reports that Canada will seek equal diplomatic footing after Ireland’s independent minister in Washington. The piece argues such concessions threaten imperial foreign relations and raise constitutional questions about Canadian, Australian, and other posts abroad.
Lawmaker Charryeane Luter from the Naval Committee told the House that the United States Navy would need at least 156 million dollars more to match Great Britain in strength. He indicated a bill will be pursued this session to set, for the United States, the Gold Arms Conference ratio.
A fireman aboard the government tug Valhalla was seated in his running car on Proc tor Wharf when the vehicle moved forward and toppled into 30 feet of water. He surfaced and was rescued by rescuers.
In Ottawa the House of Commons heard Frank Cahill faulting a London speech by the Duke of Connaught on immigration to Canada. Cahill pressed for a Canadian led approach while Minister Robb noted Britain and Canada cooperate on immigration policy and preferential routes for British entrants.
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