Alberta plans $10 million road boost over three years
Alberta public works minister Gr McPherson said the province will spend at least 10 009 000 on road improvements in the next three years. In 1928 the government will expend 4 547 683 from capital and income accounts, with 1929 covering graveling of three main highways from central Alberta to the Saskatchewan border. The project includes a Calgary to Banff gravel route linking with the Saskatchewan border highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Province of Alberta
Gr. McPherson
Alberta Motor Association
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Calgary
Bassano
Medicing Hat
Walsh
Medicine Hat
Banff
Britain Plans Second Imperial Air Line
London announces new Imperial air trunk linking London to Cape Town and a service between England and India. The move follows a provisional timetable and ongoing negotiations with African governments, including the Union of South Africa, toward a weekly London Cape Town flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
England
Great ‘Imperial Air Trunk
Samuel Hoare
Capttown
India
Union of South ‘Africa
Capetown
Heavy Snow Strands Colorado Towns In Rocky Mountain Outage
A two day storm blankets Montana Colorado and Wyoming with three foot drifts. Rescuers free 74 year old Frank Nelson from a cabin near Mount Almagros after he was marooned fifteen states from Cripple Creek mining district without food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Rocky Mountain
Montana
Colorado
Wyoming
Frank Nelson
Mount Almagros
Cripple Creek
Western Air Ace Wins McKee Trophy For Meritorious Service
Ottawa captain H. Punch Dickens of Edmont on Alberta receives the 1928 McKee trophy for meritorious aviation service in Canada. He logged 1 035 flight hours mainly in northern districts, with Colonel J L Ralston announcing the award. London reports Umberto Nobile’s resignation from Rome confirms his rank and office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
H. “Punch” Dickens
Edmonton
Alts
Canada
Dickens
Dominion
J. L. Ralston
National Defence
Nobiie
London
England
Exchange Telegraph Company
Rome
Umberto Nobile
Helium Gas Development For Airships Hinted In Commons
In London the air secretary Sir Samuel Hoare said Canada could produce helium for airships. Plans envision two airships ready by spring or early summer and tests leading to flights to Egypt India and Canada. Helium from Bow River Valley Alberta is cited as a key Canadian source with prior wartime production by Prof. J McLennan of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Canada
Air Ministry
Ramuel Hoare
House of Commons
United States
Egypt
India
Montreal
Toronto
Bow River Valley
Alberta
Medicine
Hat
J. ©. McLennan
University of Toronto
Saskatoon Welsh Society Reunion Message From Antarctic
A radiogram relayed by the New York Times arrives in Saskatoon from Frank Davies, former University instructor and current scientist with Captain Richard E Byrd. The message, dated February 28 from Little America Antarctica, wishes the Saskatoon Welsh Society a joyous 1925 reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Antarctic
New York Times
Thomas Phillips
Frank Devies
Saskatoon Welsh Society
Davies
Richard E. Byrd
South Pole
Little America
Antarctica
New York
Welsh Society
Telephone Service Expands With Hundred Line Extension At The Pas
HH Coddington of the Manitoba Telephone system announced completion of a hundred line extension and switchboard upgrade in The Pas Manitoba. Subscribers rose from 237 to 895 since last July and the company plans further growth estimated to exceed 460 subscribers soon with long distance traffic outpacing expectations. An extension north to Flin Flon is planned this season with 18000 dollars allocated for the work. The Pas long distance business leads the system’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas
Man
HH. Coddington
Manitoba Telephone System
Pas Exchange
Mr. Coddington
Flin Flon
Coddington
Fire Sweeps Lomolon Factories in London Thames South Shore
A massive blaze in London heavily damages a district along the Thames south shore known for paper and tin factories. Flames reach 100 feet high three hours after alarm, with many factories ablaze. Fire engines and crews battle the inferno, sparing nearby homes as families flee. One house stored 400 tons of newsprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Thames
Famine in Uganda reports thousands dying in Belgian Uganda
A Kampala dispatch to the London Daily News notes thousands dying from famine in Belgian Uganda. Motorists report hundreds dying roadside while crossing into British Uganda. Berlin tale says Prof. Arthur Einstein and Mr. Einstein left to dodge publicity on his 50th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uganda
London
England
Kampala
London Daily News
Berlin
Arthur Einstein
Einstein
British Air Force Estimates Draw New Fire in Commons
Laborite MP Joseph Kenworthy bitterly challenged the 1929 air force estimates arguing no policy change since Kellogg treaty. He blasted the Singapore air station cost of 2.5 million dollars and use of cadets and young airmen. Sir Samuel Hoare defended the spending as essential to Singapore’s naval base and communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketegg
Labor
London
England
Joseph M. Kenworthy
House of Commons
Britain
Kenworthy
Singapore
Aml
Great Britain
Iatate
Samuel Hoare
Air
Samuel
House Passes CPR Branch Line Bill in Commons
The Canadian Pacific Railway bill for branch line extensions completed third reading in the House of Commons. The Sutherland to Melfort line in Saskatchewan was cut in committee. The measure heads to the senate along with CN branch line developments. Barclay’s Bank Canada incorporation also passed third reading without amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
Sutherland-to-Melfort
Saskatchewan
Commons
Senate
C.P.R
House
Barclaya Bank
Canada
Anglo American Disarmament Link Urged by Balfour
Sir Arthur Balfour, chairman of the British Industry and Trade Commission, says Anglo American agreement on disarmament is essential. He warns without cooperation the cause may fail and another war could follow, as Britain focuses on relations with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
U.S
Arthur Balfour
British Industry and Trade Commission
England
Expect To Complete Railway In April
Within sight of the sea steel laying workers push steadily toward Fort Churchill terminus of the Hudson Bay Railway and hope to complete work early in April unless unforeseen events occur. Telegraph communication with Churchill was established March 12 and steel within 12 miles of the port. Construction material for port work is en route north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Fort Churchill
Hudson Bay Railway
Churchill
H. A. Dixon
Canadian National Railways
Many Applications for Assisted Passage to Canada
In the year ending January 31, 1929, 6 583 families and 28 468 individuals applied for assisted passage to Canada. Of these, 2 772 families and 18 718 individuals were approved while 2 140 families and 15 381 individuals sailed. The figures exclude the miners harvesters scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Canada
L.C. M. Amery
Dominions
House of Commons
King George Photographs Move Publicly Toward Recovery
London papers publish the first photographs since his arrival at Craigwell House. The images show King George in a bath chair in the grounds with Queen Mary beside him, signaling confirmation of favorable progress toward recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
George
Craigwell House
Queen Mary
Estate of Toronto cabman Kellaher leaves $200000
William Kellaher a former Toronto cabman died recently at age 83 years leaving an estate valued near 200000 He arrived penniless in Toronto over 40 years ago and left 150000 to local orphanages
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
William Kellaher
Excabman
Kellaher
British arrivals in Canada face uncertain move under ten pound fare
Officials from the Department of Colonization and Development and the Canadian Pacific Railway say the new ten pound fare may attract many Britons but the response is uncertain. They note initial interest may fade as few seek agricultural opportunities, leaving overall movement possibly disappointing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Colonization and Development
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dominion
Death in Daytona Beach speed dash ends bid
Pia Lee Bible, 42, Dayton Beach mechanic, died in a spectacular crash while attempting to break the world speed record aboard a 36 cylinder car. He hit dunes at over 202 mph after crossing the measured mile. cameraman Charles Traub also killed. Bible left a wife and two children as about 20 000 spectators watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Speedway
Daytona Beach
Pia
Lee Bible
Dayton Beach
H. O. D. Seagrave
England
Charles Traub
Bible
Manitoba Legion Demands Prosecution of Communists
At the fourth annual Manitoba command Canadian Legion convention the resolution calls for eradicating communism from Canada and punishing those responsible. Delegates urge banning Communist meetings in public schools and claim Communist ideas corrupt youth, threaten immigration, and promote sedition against Christianity and civil authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Command
Canadian Legion
Winnipeg
Canada
British Empire Service League
British Cadet Survives Freak Plane Crash Near Chico
Flying Cadet R. G. Hamilton of the Royal Air Force, attached to HMS Hermes, forced down in a ploughed field near Cana six miles north of Chico after a hawk shattered his propeller during a flight from San Diego to Vancouver. He was with the Hermes at the time and the accident occurred as he was en route.
Britain unveils scheme to aid settlers and bring British workers to Canada
Ottawa announces a new immigration plan to recruit unemployed British miners and physically fit men for Canadian farming. Passage money will be lent by the British government, with no Canadian funding. Applicants must settle permanently. no return fare. The program complements existing assisted passage schemes, including the £2 steamship rate for families and free children's passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Department of Immigration
British Isles
Famien
Canadian Beef Cattle Men Association Proposed
Brandon Man local Aberdeen Angus group adopts a resolution to form a Canadian Beef Cattle Men’s Association. The plan seeks cooperation across Shorthorn Hereford and stock grower bodies to promote beef grading work. McGregor and Bowman elected leaders. Reed and Warren named president and vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Man
Dominion
Aberdeen Angus Association
7. D. McGregor
Manitoba
Dominion Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Canadian Hereford Breeders’ Association
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Rifle Meet Date Let Wil Be Ottawa
The D R A annual Dominion of Canada Rifle Association meet will be held the week of August 12 at Connaught Rifle Ranges near Ottawa. Brigadier General J Duff Stuart of Vancouver becomes president while Brigadier General J G Ross of Montreal becomes life governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
D.R.A
Dominion of Canada Rifle Association
Connaught
J. Duff Stuart
Vancouver
J. G. Ross
Montreal
Secretary To Trade Minister Honored
Ottawa dinner honors H. C. Campney former private secretary to Hon. James Malcolm minister of trade and commerce. Campney leaves government service to practice law in Vancouver. Parliamentary press gallery and trade department attend. BH. W. Grange presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Parliament
H. C. Campney
James Malcolm
Trade and Commerce
Campney
Vancouver
Parliamentary Press Gallery
Department of Trade and Commerce
BH. W. Grange
Mounties style force proposed to curb smuggling
A federal constabulary modeled on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is urged to President Hoover to fight rum running across the Canadian and Mexican borders. The force would also target immigration and merchandise smuggling under customs service scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Hoover
Customs Service
Treaty to regulate sockeye salmon catch on Pacific coast
Senator Wesley Jones of Seattle urges President Hoover and Secretary Kellogg to sign the Canada United States treaty regulating sockeye salmon catches. Jones aims to place the pact on the calendar of the April 15 special Senate session before Kellogg leaves office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
United States
Pacific
Hoover
Kellogg
Wesley Jones
Seattle
Jones
Senate
Miners Killed as Cage Falls in Gorlovka Shaft
Twenty seven miners died when a crowded cage collapsed at a shaft near Gorlovka in the Donets coal basin. The disaster underscores hazardous conditions in the region's mining industry.
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Moscow
Gorlovka
Doneetz Coat Basin
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Galtipatt
Wats
Welsh Society of Saskatoon
Lomolon
James A Robb
Ulne
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Wil
HK. O. Campney
Idea
Moover
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