Miners Split from International Union in Alberta Camps
In Alberta coal camps Piairmore and Bellevue break with the United Mine Workers to form locals of the Canadian Federation of Mine Workers. Bellevue votes 357 to 1 in favor and signs wage agreement with West Canadian Collieries. Mine to open at once with five days weekly in summer and at least three days weekly in winter.
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Lethbridge
Asia
Crow's West
Pass
United Mine Workers of
Anvelles
Alberta
Piairmore
Bellevue
Canadian Federation of Mine Workers
Fernie
Vernie
Coal Creek
International
Negotiations Over Premier Mine Sale in British Columbia
Revy Trites, a major owner of the Premier mine in the Portland Canal district, says talks have been ongoing with Selwoke Mining Company of London about British Columbia’s famed site. He notes no definite agreement has been reached though reports cited a $96 million sum, with the mine having produced over $16 million to date and vast wealth still untapped.
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Vancouver
Selwoke Mining Company
London
England
British Columbia
Portland Canal District
Revy. Trites
Mr. Trites
Wests Block Creedera Association Voices Support for Federal Action
At its 29th annual convention the association commended the Federal Government for steps toward reducing ocean space prices and urged special provisions for cheaper rates on lightweight feeder cattle. It also proposed banks be urged to lower interest on livestock financing.
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Sed Et Betuetes Peaght Aa
Wests Block Creedera’. Association
Duc de Nemours Tours Western Canada in Training Visit
The Duc de Nemours known as Charles Philippe Orleans travels through Western Canada visiting Calgary and Fort Saskatchewan to study farming and potential land purchases. Alberta ministers propose a 10 member committee to inspect mental hospitals monthly for patient care concerns. Manitoba debates limiting race tracks to curb promoter exploitation. Leonomd Seppalla gains attention as a heroic figure in a dramatic race dash story from Rome.
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Duc de Nemours
Calgary
Prince Charles Philippe
Orleans
Western Canada
Lord Rodney
Fort Saskatchewan
Phantom airship to revolutionize warfare report
London report claims Dutch designer Anthony Fokker has built a micro plane capable of 180 mph with bombs and multiple guns. Motors total 1 006 horsepower allow climbing to six miles, rendering the vessel virtually invisible to anti-aircraft guns.
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London
Anthony H. G. Fokker
Fokker
Flight of Dirigible R-33 Tests London Route
Major Scott commanded the R-33 on an overnight flight from Pellham airdrome at 7 p.m. The airship returned to its mooring mast after traveling southward and provided data for the new R-10. The crew reported the ship answering well to all tests and passengers along the route saw the dirigible pass over London in moonlight.
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Great Britain
London
Pellham
Major Scott
Scott
Parachute Jump From Moving Plane Shown in Canada
A Royal Canadian Air Force demonstration at Jericho Beach shows Carter of the High River Alta station releasing a 24 foot parachute from a seaplane at 500 feet. The jumper lands safely on the golf course fairway after the parachute expands and opens.
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Elc
High River
Alta
Vancouver
Mide
Canada
Jericho Beach
Royal Canadian Air Force
Carter
Jericho Golf Club
Urges Preparation For War O Moscow
General Frange, war commissioner, warned the entente nations focus on economic affairs and may attack later. He stressed the international situation could trigger a conflict at any moment and called for ongoing military preparation.
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Moscow
Frange
Earl of Balfour visits Nazareth amid budget vote delay
The Earl of Balfour arrives in Nazareth Palestine after visiting Nahalah and Balfouria. He is honored with a scroll and bread and salt as a formal welcome. In Ottawa, debate over the budget vote dominates pending parliament reconvening with no clear timetable for early dissolution.
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Earl of Balfour
Nazareth
Palestine
Hebrew University
Nahalah
Balfouria
Jebrael
Balfour
Ottawa
House
Progressive
Saskatchewan
Maritime
Coast supply to meet Alberta farmhand demand
Calgary officials say plenty of men from the coast will be available to fill the southern Alberta farmhand need amid expectations of no major shortage. William Carnhill notes the coast can supply workers as harvests begin in Brandon district with oats threshing under way and barley to follow, while farmers watch the unusual winter threshing results.
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Alberta Farmera
Calgary
Alberta
William Carnhill
Brandon Brandon
Brandon
Doukhobors Face Law Enforcement in Grand Forks
Attorney General Manson says a law must be obeyed amid Doukhobor tensions. Government plans to enforce the law despite doukhobor objections. Provincial police prepared to send extra officers to Grand Forks if needed.
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Victoria
Sald
Manson
Grand Forks
French Consulate Reopens in Vancouver Under New Chargé
The French government will reopen the Vancouver consulate, closed since 1907. P Susor, previously in charge of the Capetown consulate since 1922, will head the office with operations to be run from Montreal.
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Vancouver
Canwal
P. Susor
Capetown
South Africa
Seer
Ake
Conaut- Montreal
Montreal La Presse notes King invites subscription for Madame Albani
The aged prima donna Madame Albani born Marie Emma Lejeunesse in Chambly Quebec in 1652 is living in reduced circumstances in London. Montreal La Presse reports King George V has graciously patronized a subscription drive to aid her, praising her as the spirit of the oratorio. Berlin reports Von Hindenburg rejects a political nomination. Monarchists face a setback in the April 26 election.
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Montreal
la Presse
Mackenzie King
Madame Albani
Marie Emma Lejeunesse
Chambly
Quebec
London
George V
Tindenburg
Berlin
von Hindenburg
Count von Wedel
Germany
Sale of Dollar Steamship Co. on Yangtze Amid Piracy Turmoil
Shanghai dispatch reports the sale was prompted by hard operating conditions on the Yangtse due to piracy and ensuing military interference. The Daily Mail correspondent notes military actions and security issues hindered continued operations and forced transfer of control.
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London
iMail
Shanghai
Dollar Steamship Company Dntereata
Yangtse
Aids School Colomabla, Mo A farmer in the Ozarks story
A farmer in the Ozarks struggles with literacy amid local aid efforts and school program concerns. Community volunteers assist with education while ongoing outreach aims to improve reading and writing skills for island residents.
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Aids School
Colomabla
The
Ozarks
Government Loans For Settlers In Lethbridge District
The measure by Minister W. Smith offers loans to settlers for livestock buildings and materials and waives water rights payments for three years. Existing residents gain extended payment periods. This colonization plan aims to develop the northern irrigation district to secure returns on a $5,400,000 provincial guarantee.
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Lethbridge
Edmonton
Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District
Hon. W. Smith
Bursaries for Saskatchewan Students Will Aid War Dependents
The University of Saskatchewan offers three bursaries of 100 dollars each for Saskatchewan students entering in 1925-26. Applicants must be children or dependents of World War I soldiers or veterans who served in a theatre of war. First preference to heirs of deceased soldiers, then to disabled veterans. Requires full junior matriculation. applications due by August 31.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
University of Saskatchewan
Khaki University
S.M.C.A. Fund
Banting to Announce Discoveries in England
Dr. F G Banting famed for insulin research plans to depart for England where he will reveal his latest medical findings separate from his diabetes work. In Orleans France Captain Jacques Sadoul, a French army officer on a 1919 mission to Russia, was acquitted by a majority court martial after a ten day trial.
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Banting
Toronto
F. G. Banting
England
Insulto
Orleans
Frince
Jacques Sadoul
Russia
Aet
Plans For British North Pole Expedition
London reports Grevor Algurson a young Icelander details plans for a British North Pole aerial expedition to start next month. The final dash to the Pole will use a 150 foot non rigid airship, not an airplane. The ship mirrors wartime Channel patrol craft but is built for polar conditions. It will carry four passengers, a thirty day food supply, cooking stoves, and spare gasoline as ballast.
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London
Grevor Algurson
Daily Express
English Channel
Assistance For Rural Schools In Alberta
Alberta introduces a bill to equalize rural school grants. A new educational tax on all rural land would fund redistribution to teachers, aiming for roughly $500 per teacher. Wealthier districts would support poorer ones, making funding more uniform across rural areas.
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Edmonton
Perren Baker
Russia to raise loan only after debt recognition
Report from London says Russian officials and British bankers, with the Treasury, seek a basis for a London loan. English financial circles reportedly will not consider any proposal until Russia pledges recognition of the ability to repay its debts.
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London
Daily Mail
Russia
Next Empire Conference May Be Held Here
London reports strong advocacy for holding the next imperial conference in Ottawa in 1927. The Baldwin government favors alternative conferences in a Dominion, with Canada preferred for proximity and travel ease, while consultations with Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa are required before any decision.
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London
Ottawa
Jean
Dominions
Baldwin
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
What Pretty Girl Did for Sick Stomach
Miss B of Brooklyn New York reports relief after using Carter's Little Liver Pills for an upset stomach. She describes bloating poor appetite and nausea and says her condition improved after taking the remedy.
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Rick
Brooklyn
N. Y
Carter
Inventor Predicts Priamatic Rig for Olympic Radio Feeds
C Francis Jenkin of Washington reported to the American Chemical Society that a device called the priamatic rig will enable radio data to see the next Olympic games and hear the cheering. He claims stay at homes may also see football or baseball fumes, a regatta or baby parades as these events unfold.
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Baltimore
American Chemical Society
C. Francis Jenkine
Washington, D.C
Berlin Germany Paid Dawen Plan Installment Totals
Germany paid $1 691 000 marks under the Dawen plan in March while Great Britain received 26 660 006 and France 37 500 600 in the same period.
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Germany
Berlin
Great Britain
France
Claim attempts to break the Wheat Pool stir market fears
Winnipeg reports that a Manitoba Press claim suggests a deliberate effort by big wheat manipulators to destroy the Wheat Pool. George W. Robertson, Saskatchewan pool secretary, says the pool is strong and that a small sale of wheat just below prior prices may have spurred market fear, while denying involvement by legitimate grain traders.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Press
George W. Robertson
Saskatchewan Pool
Wgt
Lume
Tegina
Robertson
Wheat Pool
Ty Grain Trade
Weeteen Canada
Aggressive Trade Policy Advocated in Commons
Hon A B Hudson Liberal South Winnipeg urged extending foreign trade during the budget debate. He proposed enlarging the department of trade and commerce and appointing more and better trade commissioners. Canada then had one trade representative in the United States versus 98 for the U S. He urged focusing national effort on improving trade.
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Winnipeg
Ottawa
Dominion
House of Commons
A. B. Hudson
Department of Trade and Commerce
Hudson
Canada
United States
Property transfer at Vancouver Ottawa order-in-council transfer
An order-in-council transfers Wombiton Government lands around Vancouver from the department of national defence to the department of the interior. The move reflects interior control of ordnance lands and includes Eachman Island, a site with prior litigation.
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Vancouver
Ottawa
Wombiton
Department of National Defence
Department of the Interior
Eachman’s Island
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