World Wheat Conference Plans Minimum Export Price
At Rome the world wheat conference drafted a plan for a minimum export price to be reviewed by governments. Mr. McParland of Wirnivegan, chief Canadian Delegate, said unanimity at Rome bodes well for London talks next month. A London committee will draft a protest against the scheme for submission to the British government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan I. McParland
Wirniveg
McParland
Canstian Gelegaiz
Rome
London
London Corn Trade Association
Siir Herbert Robson
Baltic Exchange
Sir Herbert
Siamese King and Queen Visit London Quietly
The King and Queen of Elam arrive in London for a six week stay at an exclusive hotel suite on the first floor, a royal-only pride of place. They will visit Buckingham Palace and maintain privacy before a planned U S trip.
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London
Elam
Empresas Eugenie
Endow
United States
Buckingham Palace
Motion To Curb Bankers Pay Defeated In Ottawa
The house banking and commerce committee defeated a motion by William Irvine to restrict bankers salaries to the prime minister’s pay. It also rejected a motion allowing bank employees to organize for negotiating salaries hours and working conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House Banking and Commerce
William Irvine
U.fa
Service sues in Vancouver mortgage case
Robert W. Service files a Supreme Court action in Vancouver over a mortgage dispute involving a Vancouver house. He alleges nonpayment of taxes insurance premiums and water rates on a principal sum of 2000 with 553 in taxes claimed.
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Robert W. Service
Vancouver
Supreme Court
Vancouver House
Tax on old gold applies to sales up to the mint
The finance department announces a new tax on old gold. Sellers of old gold jewelry or oddments must pay the tax on the same terms as producers of new gold. The measure extends to all old gold transactions up to the mint.
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Ottawa
Finance Department
Bombay Cotton Strike Twists City Labor Action
In Bombay the cotton strike escalated as 59 000 workers joined the dispute and all 40 mills faced partial or complete shutdown. A detachment of British police was dispatched to the scene amid mounting unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Brition Police Sagn
Alberta liquor permit changes announced by H Dinning
On May 1 Edmonton and Calgary vendors will stay open until midnight and new liquor permits replace old ones. Refunds offered for 62 holders, no major refunds after year end. The license remains valid through 2934. Permit reductions apply to pharmacists doctors veterinarians and dentists from 2 to 1. Hospitals and sanatoriums pay 50 cents instead of 31.
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H. Dinning
Alberta Digner Control Board
Edmonton
Calgary
Dinning
Hopper War In Saskatoon District War on Grasshoppers
Farmers face a race against grasshoppers as 220 degree hours have accrued in the Saskatoon area. K M King of the federal entomological lab warns protective measures must finish before 5 000 degree hours are reached. Eggs under 0.5 inches of soil lie idle if soil stays below 62 F. above that, development speeds up with temperature.
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Saskatoon
K. M. King
Navy Plans Build Up To Treaty Navy Strength
The United States plans to start building 20 of 95 ships to reach treaty limits. President Roosevelt will submit a $1 billion appropriation bill to fund initial construction. The first year covers six submarines of 1,300 tons, 22 destroyers of 1,500 tons, and two destroyer leaders of 1,850 tons.
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Washington
United States
United States Navy
Roosevelt
Congress
Carl Winsod
House Naval Committee
Possible Imperial Conference in London Next Year
The Times reports, from Canberra, that during Stanley Bruce's visit an imperial conference may be held in London next year to discuss defence and economic policy in light of Ottawa agreements. Australia feels standstill in disarmament talks and declining empire defence creates grave concerns.
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London
Canberra
the Times
Stanley Bruce
United Kingdom
Ottawa
Australia
Complaints Filed Against Seven Dressmakers Under Wage Act
Gus Francq chairman of the Women's Minimum Wage Commission and Lucien Rodier prepared complaints against seven dressmaking firms after amendments to the act. Judge Maurice Tetreau signed the summons.
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Montreal
Lsbor
Gus Francq
Women's Minimum Wage Commission
Lucien Rodier
K.C
Maurice Tetreau
Earl of Egmont Plans Return to Ancestral Home
Calgary reports Earl of Egmont, a rancher, intends to travel to England to visit the home of his ancestors. The Earl was away, but his secretary said plans would be finished soon though no departure date is fixed.
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Calgary
Alberta
Earl of
Assistance For Airways Ollawee-An Apped
Government consideration follows a meeting with Justice Minister Hugh Guihrie and other officials about Canadian Airways Limited. The company, active in northern mining communication, seeks government work after air mail contract fees. CP and CN railways each invested 250000 in a related airways venture.
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Ollawee
Assistiagce
Gore
Cannadis Airways, Limited
Hugh Guihrie
Justice
B. J. Manson
Reliwayn
J. A. Richardgan
Charlie Gordon
E.W. Beatty
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
One Airways
Marooned Air Party Reaches Dawson Creek
Captain C. A. Simmons Mrs. Betty Ross bach and Pilot John Bonnell all of Chicago reach Dawson Creek in a rebuilt airplane after an August crash near Cypress Creek in the upper country. The party was seeking landing spots between Fort St. John and the tropical valley, the machine wrecked but all survived.
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Dawson Creek
B.C
Halfway Country
Cypress Creek
C. A. Simmons
Betty Rossbach
John Bonnell
Chicago
Fort St. John
Concessions in Tariffs Sought by Delegations
Ottawa delegates press for budget concessions on taxation and tariffs. A steel and coal group seeks lower drawbacks on soft coal for coke while steel interests oppose widened empire preference for iron and steel plates. Yukon Gold Company backs protests against 10 percent gold tax. Rhodes vows careful consideration. changes to be announced in the House of Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
EB. N. Rhodes
Yukon Gold Company
George Black
House of Commons
Yukon
Rhodes
Revolution In Wireless Marrow Shorter Waves From Marconi
The Morning Post reports Marconi conducts regular tests over hundreds of miles between Genoa and Leghorn in Italy using 50 to 60 centimeter wavelengths. Receivers show very fair reception, with day and night reception similar. The inventor says new waves extend range and may apply to television, adding there would be no interference of any kind.
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London
Guglielmo Marconi
Morning Post
Senator Marconi
Genoa
Leghorm
Italy
Marconi
New Party Alignments Move Behind British Politics
Behind the scenes forces shift party alignments in Britain. Sir Thomas Inskip proposes a new national party to combat Socialism. Labour hails the North Hammersmith win and condemns the National government, endorsing Labour policy. Liberals meet at Bournemouth to shape campaign plans. Sir Oswald Mosley’s Fascists claim growing support despite no House representation.
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Britain
London
Thomas Inskip
North
Hammersmith
Bournemouth
Oswald Mosley
Business Picks Up in Canada as Recovery Broadens
The Financial Post reports a brighter business climate with a 5 per cent yearly gain in 1934 and improvement across most sectors. Railway traffic rose about 24 per cent, March building permits edged up, and iron and steel see demand from autos, mines, and exports amid strong domestic orders.
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Weenie
Toronto
Mikisummer
Ube Financial Post
Ita
Press Freedom Urged By U.S. Newspaper Association
The American Newspaper Publishers Association unanimously adopted a resolution urging members to be increasingly vigilant to protect freedom of the press. The measure notes the ongoing fight by an ANPA committee for a free press clause in the daily newspaper code and avoids criticism of the NRA or U.S. government officials.
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New York
American Newspaper Publishers Association
A.N.P.A
N.R.A
United States
Muskrat Skins Bring Big Payouts in Prince Albert
Hogs aside, muskrat pelts are fueling a boom in Prince Albert Sask with about 25 thousand dollars paid in three days and expectations of 150 thousand hides soon. Trappers anticipate total earnings near 112 thousand five hundred as prices double from last year.
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Trappera
Muskrat
Prince Albert
Japan clarifies China policy after talks with British envoy
Tokyo reports foreign minister Hirota told Sir Francis Lindley that Japan's policy toward China is not exclusionary and preserves the open door doctrine under the nine power treaty. London notes Britain awaiting full report as authorities call the situation ominous.
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Tokyo
Japan
China
Koki Hirota
Francis Lindley
Foreign Office
Hirota
Francis
London
United Kingdom
John Simon
House of Commons
Hoadley proposes government control of stockyards and price reforms
Alberta minister George Hoadley told Parliament’s Stevens committee that federal ownership of Canadian stockyards could create self sustaining public utilities. He urged an all inclusive cattle rate for UK shipments,_unpacked meat import limits, price stability for ranchers, and packer price disclosures to end farmer exploitation. He warned against rancher bankruptcies and urged government rescue where needed.
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Ottawa
George Hoadley
Alberta
Stevens
Headley
Canada
Dominions
U.K
Hoadley
Saskatchewan
No Joint Action British Stake In China Greater Than Japan
Britain's commercial stake in China is more than twice Japan's and ahead of the United States, supporting a policy of not pursuing joint action with other powers over Japan's hands off China doctrine. The stance was disclosed as government notes remained secret despite inquiries in the House of Commons.
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China
Japan
London
House of Commons
Britain
United States
Seeding Nears Finish in Lethbridge Region
In southern Alberta the Lethbridge area reports 50 percent of wheat seeding complete and 24 percent of the sugar beet crop in the ground. Early beets appear in fields and seed is going into a fine seed bed with rapid germination expected.
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Lethbridge
Alberta
Snow Plows Clear Dust Storm Rubble in Montgomery County
Snow plows worked in Montgomery County to clear dust from a recent storm that swept Nebraska and Iowa. Roads were clogged with dust in some areas, deep in places, prompting the response.
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Red Oak
Montgomery County
Nebraska
Iowa
Istanbul Man Declines Age Test to Preserve Fame
Turkey prompted reports that Zara Agha known as the world’s oldest man declined to take an age test. He fears the measurement could detract from his fame and public image in Istanbul.
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Istanbul
Turkey
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