Big Increase in Canadian Trade for February
Ottawa reports Canadian trade for February at 174,216,257 dollars, up 1,809,857 from the previous year month and 2,383,081 above January. Imports totaled 45,032,907 dollars, up 10,222,743, while exports reached 119,286,?04, up 1,053,514 from February last year. Agricultural and edible product duties made up one third of exports at 32,107,415.
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Ottawa
Canada
Ami
SIO
Eucesas
Macwately
Canada Break With Russia Treaty Rift 1941 Details
The documents show Canada severed trade relations with the Soviet government in May over a conviction that Soviet actions violated promises to British institutions. The Commons debated Britain and Canada’s stance amid quarrels with Russia and concerns over Commonwealth unity and the Lugassian agreement terms.
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Ottawa
Canada
Great Britain
Canad
Body of Murdered Man Found Near Trail Island
Police report the body of a man murdered by a blow to the head was found on the south east corner of Trail Island about 30 miles north of Vancouver. Remains were burned in a concealed natural fur nace above the high water mark. Indications suggest the crime occurred within recent years and the site was chosen to avoid detection by campers on the mainland. The case is under investigation.
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Vancouver
B.C
Trail Island
Montreal fails to grant married women municipal vote
In Quebec the legislative council defeated a proposal granting married women separate property rights to municipal voting in Montreal by a 12 to 5 vote on third reading. Minister J L Perron noted only 15 Quebec women support feminine suffrage.
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Montreal
Quebec
Senate inquiry on March 20 into communist propaganda nationwide
A notice to the Senate states that he will inquire of the government on March 20 whether communist propaganda is being carried on across the country and what steps are being taken to counteract it.
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Beaublan
Senate
California Disaster Near Santa Paula and San Francisquito
Amid the San Francisquito Canyon floods Santa Paula and nearby areas suffer heavy damage. Losses include the St Francis dam collapse and multiple bridges while Los Angeles faces blame for dam construction. Officials estimate high property losses and many residents left homeless as repair crews work to restore communications and power.
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Santa’ Paula
Cabo - Pricatese
Umier
San Francisquity Canyon
Santa Ja Valley
Bt. Francis
Che Fom
Strig Uyaml Industris
Los Angeles
Sis Talia
St. Fancis
Lan Angeles
Creally
Wu Omules Oof Citrus Opebard
Sara fDurid
Boatea Te Ita Farmer & A
Believers See Prosperity From Hudson's Bay Railway Route
Captain J. J. Bernier predicts a new era for Canada with the Hudson Bay Railway opening. He says it will boost cattle and grain shipments to Europe and strengthen Canada’s trade against the United States, needing strong ships and ice-ready mariners. Ottawa notes butter and mutton imports from Australia and New Zealand in 1927.
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Ottawa
J. J. Bernier
Canada
Bernier
Europe
United States
Antipodes
Australia
House of Commons
New Zealand
Manitoba Old Age Pensions Bill Cleared Third Reading
The Manitoba legislature passed the Old Age Pensions bill on its third reading. A $500,000 first-year funding is to be raised by property taxes and the measure takes effect only after lieutenant governor proclamation, likely late summer. Winnipeg and Taiwan references appear in fragmented notes.
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Bill Glyen
Winnipeg
Budget motion adoption marks tense session in parliament
The main budget motion passed by a 24 vote majority amid intense floor action. Opposition Conservatives and Liberal Progressives clashed with Bourassa addressing the chamber before the vote was completed and the house moved to committee on ways and means.
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Iitawas
da FE
Petr Tuela
Enhhraliet
Lemieux
House
Owo
Henri Bourassa
Dourassa
R. J. Hennett
Douragia
Air. Sennett
Apealer
Cahan
Vennett
Quebec
Liberal Progressives
Progressives
UPA
Laversienilera
OH Onban
St. Lawrent
George
Bourassa
Atarma
Canadian Destroyers Set for Transfer to Naval Service
Destroyers Champlain and Vancouver, being transferred from Great Britain to Canada, will sail soon from Portsmouth. Vancouver heads to Esquimalt arriving June 3, Champlain to Halifax arriving May 417, BC. Lagate Prorogued Victoria BC with ceremonial proceedings.
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Canada
Ottawa
Champlain
Vancouver
Great Britain
Canadian Naval Service
Portsmouth
Esquimalt
Walifax
Chosen Conservative Leader Named for Saskatchewan
Three hundred delegates at the Conservative convention selected Dr J T M Anderson of Saskatoon City as provincial leader. Nominees AL Madtherson J C Regina Dr P M Anderson Mulawa Saskatoon Howard McConnell Suskatoon TL A Hangerman Unity and J F Diefenbaker Prince Albert withdrew after a committee confirmed Anderson would accept the nomination.
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Aiaonatiorr
Newfoundland to join Canada as province favored by senator
Halifax senator J Tanner advocates Newfoundland joining the Dominion of Canada. He notes support in principle and warns of formal discussion in the Senate, urging Canada to welcome Newfoundland as a province if Newfoundland seeks union.
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Newfoundland
Ottawa
Byanada
J. Tanner
Halifax
Tanner
Senate
Casenda
Canada
Hinkler Receives Cheque for Australia Flight Feat
Bert Hinkler arrived in Chabera where Premier Bruce presented a 2000 pound cheque from the Commonwealth government in recognition of his England to Australia flight in fifteen days.
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Hinkler
Sydney
N.S.W
Chaberra
Bert Hinkler
Australia
Bruce
England
Banff Carnival Crowned New Queen After Record Event
Aliss Wate Harrison of Vancouver was crowned Banff Carnival queen as one of the most successful events on record closed on Saturday February 11. Ass Warri son Will secured the title until next year's carnival. Retiring queen Miss Finilie Mason of Calgary received a strong ovation. Visitors from the United States and Canada attended. The Winnipeg Skating Club won Elkhead and Ike Mills dominated the Dog Derby Strongheart Trophy, finishing 30 miles in two hours forty minutes.
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Aliss Wate Harrison
Vancouver
Ass Warrison
Finilie Mason
Calgary
United States
Canada
Winnipeg
Officials Probe Immigration and Labor in Canada
W. J. Egan, minister at immigration, said the department checked if farm laborers brought under railway agreements actually worked on farms and found some did not. He noted Britain sent more immigrants to Canada despite cheaper fares to Australia and discussed newspaper propaganda against Britain in 1922 23 affecting immigration. Dor McGibbon questioned medical screening effectiveness given lack of stripping.
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Canbda
Australia
Canada
Britain
George Spotten
Egan
Great Britain
Grand Trunk
Dor. McGibbon
Fire on Cairo train injures tourists and destroys gear
A blaze in a first class coach of a crowded Cairo bound train spread to a sleeping car injuring tourists who fled through windows. Baggage and valuables were lost as flames consumed both coaches. Passenger George Jenstman of Rochester New York and his hunting party were aboard. Eastman film footage of Central Africa was destroyed.
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Egypt
Considerie
George Jenstman
Rochester
N.Y
Eastman
Central Africa
Canadians Urged Government Aid for Western Settlers
In the House of Commons C L Boulanger proposes that Canadians seeking western land receive government assistance and favorable treatment like European settlers. Support comes from aiding debt burden and keeping Canadians on the land, with calls to attract western settlers eastward and develop northern settlements.
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Ottawa
Canada
Europe
House of Commons
C. L. Boulanger
Liberal
Belle Chasse
Boulanger
Royallista
J. W. Edwards
Frontecnact
Hi. BE. Savigneur Liberal
Quebec- Montmorenty
Saskatchewan Conservatives Adopt Platform in Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Conservative platform calls for provincial resource restitution, an aggressive immigration policy, reform of national wine systems, expansion of agriculture and markets, labor improvements, economic balance, public welfare coordination, independent health inquiries, publicly owned power, provincial real estate development, cooperative enterprises, strict law enforcement, scientific research support, wildlife and fur industry development, compulsory education, gender equality, public contract tenders, Canadian made goods preference, civil service reforms, free radio speech, lower license taxes, and returning soldiers' preferences.
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Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Conservative Party
Commission On Public Health
TAIM
Jonns Ibomrd
Canada New Aero Company Incorporation Notice
Notice in the Canada Gazette of the Stephen Motor and Aero Company formation with headquarters in Regina. Capital $100,000, authorized to deal in motor cars and aeroplanes and to operate regular air service. Directors listed: F. G. Stephen, R. Morrow, T. A. Stephen, M. A. MacPherson, and Veverett Leslie.
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Regine Roeginas
Canada
The
Stephen Motor and Aero Company
Regina
F. G. Stephen
R. Morrow
T .A. Stephen
Aaleyman
M. A. MacPherson
Veverett Leslie
Flood Tragedy Inquest Finds Accident Not Blame
Coroner's jury at Moorpark held first inquest into the St Francis Dam disaster. Testimony indicated 285 bodies had been recovered, a figure higher than prior estimates. Jury returned a verdict of accidental drowning due to the dam break and did not assign blame.
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Los Angeles
St. Francia
Moorpark
St. Francis Dam
Canadian dollar returns to par in New York molley market
The Canadian dollar climbs back to par on the New York molley market after more than three months at a slight discount. It traded at a premium from August 22 to December 2, 1026, before moving to a discount range of 1.32 to 1.304 percent.
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New York
Condition Improves for Ottawa MP After Injury
The condition of General A. D. McRae, Vancouver member of parliament, who fractured his skull after slipping on ice near the parliament buildings, was reported as considerably improved. Money order business between the United States and Germany will be presumed.
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A. D. McRae
Vancouver
Parliament
United States
Giermany
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