Rate Case Referred Back To Railway Commission Debate
The appeal over railway rate increases is discussed with references to the Railway Commission, government figures, and wage impacts. Speakers including Mr Meighen and Mr Tilley debate whether rates are fair, to what extent surpluses should offset costs, and if the commission erred in its decisions.
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Railway Commission
Lilley
Vien
Calder
Mr. Tilley
Tilley
Montreal
Quebec
Joba J
Hala
Symington
Port Willaut
Mi Donald
Canadian National Railways
CIR
CGNLR
CNR
Manitoba plan urged to fight sow thistle in Minnesota
J M Hay deputy commissioner of agriculture says sow thistle is rising in Northwestern Minnesota and urges a Manitoba like plan using county agents to stage eradication campaigns. The idea mirrors Manitoba district agent success to curb the weed.
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Minnesota
Su Pant Mann
Manitoba
J. MH. Hay
Hay
Victoria Coast Steamship Plans Round-Island Run
Victoria based Brush Columbia Coast Steamship Service weighs a weekly round the island route to highlight Vancouver Island travel. The Princess Maguinea would depart Victoria, sail past Wustsino Sound, loop the island end, and visit several points before returning.
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Toria, BolThe Brush
Columbia Coast Steamship Service
Routies
Sinter
Princess Maguinea
Vancouver Island
Victoria
Jac
Wustsino Sound
Varsouver
Younger Mennonites Plan Quebec Migration Effort
The report notes younger Mennonites from Manitoba prepared to travel to Quebec amid a dispute over education limits. Older members seek government intervention and a delegated inquiry to avoid selection of a migration plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Tax Receipts Top Five Million This Year
Vanover Catacran reports total receipts reach over five million dollars for the year, showing strong revenue for the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanover Catacran
Cry
Steps to ease Manitoba car shortage announced
A. E. Warren general manager said measures will be taken to relieve the car shortage on Canadian National lines in Northern Manitoba after a talk with J. L. Brown president of the United Farmers of Manitoba. Brown had filed a complaint with the Board of Railway Commissioners.
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Winnnipeg
Manitoba
Canadian National Lines
A. E. Warren
J. L. Brown
Pilot Mound
United Farmers of Manitoba
Brown
Board of Railway Commissioners
Sinn Feiners Raid Vessel in Search of Munitions
The Fanad Head, a Belfast Head Line steam freighter bound for Montreal, reportedly arrived in Dublin with a consignment of arms seized by Sinn Fein volunteers. Four revolvers and one rifle are mentioned amid claims the arms were aboard during a routine Montreal run.
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Dubin
Montreal
Sinn
Ship Hits Reek Prince Rupert Strikes Rock Near Swansea
The Pacific passenger steamer Prince Rupert bound northward struck a rock in Swansea Bay but sustained no serious damage. Passengers were removed safely and the vessel continued on its voyage.
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Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Swansea
Wall Street Explosion Claim Reaches 77th Victim
New York report confirms the seventy seventh death from the Wall Street blast of September 16. Theodore Peck of Nyack New York died at Post Graduate Hospital Barna from injuries sustained in the explosion.
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New York
Vmriy
Wall Street
Theodore Peck
Nyack
Post Graduate Hospital
Barna
Freight Rates Case At Ottawa Divides East And West
The Ottawa hearing on the freight rates case pits eastern and western interests against each other as they seek modification rather than an outright increase. Western counsel push parity with the east, while eastern advocates warn of shutting eastern manufacturers out of western markets and favor maintaining lower lake-area rates. Manitoban advocate H J Symington argues for restraint and a focus on service costs before any relief.
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Mdnt
Pedienar Cf Uke Ge
UN Oon
Geovernmint
Railway Commission
James Lougheed
A. C. McMaster
Toronto Board of Trade
Manitota
H. J. Symington
Canadian Pacific
Chemser
Poland Receives Allied Help Amid War Dispatch
A wireless Mos dispatch reports Poland has received large Allied buys via DSnetg. Seven steamers loaded with provisions and twelve small vessels were sent, while the United States provided ships with volunteers. From France no ships arrived with more than one thousand infantry and one tank.
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London
Mos
Poland
Dsnetg
Ergtend
Mrssage
Tates
United States
France
Assage
King Warns Liberals Against Neutrality in Politics
Mackenzie King, addressing Western provinces, argues Liberals must not be neutral in politics. He contrasts Ottawa’s government with his party, urges change in social and domestic policies, cites high living costs, tariffs, and civil service spend as key issues, and notes a new electorate of young voters and women.
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Mackenzie King
Liberal Party
Ottawa
Canada
Ring
King
Iceland Seeks Canada Trade Link via Montreal Freight Passenger Route
Iceland aims to establish a continuous freight and passenger service with Canada from Montreal during open season. Mr Ann Eggertson, a Winnipeg real estate and financial broker, leads the mission for the Icelandic government. He seeks Dominion government or bank partnership to promote the trade initiative.
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Montreal
Iceland
Flaitax
Ann Eggertson
Winnipeg
Telland
Mygersson
Reduction in Collars by Central Western Manufacturer
A large middle western maker of men's collars announced a price reduction of twelve and a half percent.
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Aan. Gi
Canadian Dominion Seeks Representation in Washington
Discussion on appointing a Canadian minister in Washington. Britain supports the idea but the plan is suspended. Economic data show Canada’s cost of living rising from 1919 to 1920, with food, rent and clothing driving increases and regional price variations noted.
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Canada
Washington
Australia
South Africa
Dominions
British Foreign Office
United States
Department of Labor
Labor Department
Labor Gazette
Dominion
Alberta Coal Superior To American Product
J. E. McCall a Calgary power engineer reports from Winnipeg that Alberta coal tests show superior heating efficiency and reduced costs compared with American coal. Manitoba engineers witnessed the tests and agree on Alberta coal’s superiority.
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Alberta
Calgary
Manitoba
J. E. McCall
Winnipeg
Grain Tie Up Benefits Farmers in Canada
The tie up of grain transportation on the Canadian National lines benefits farmers marketing grain on Canadian Pacific railway points with an advance of four cents a bushel over list prices. Line elevators are instructed to pay this to farmers at CP points, excluding the Saskatchewan Co operative Elevator Company, to speed shipments to the head of the Great Lakes.
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Regina
Canadian National Lines
Canadian Pacific Railway
Saskatchewan Co-operative Elevator Company
Great Lakes
1920 Wheat Reaches Montreal Harbor
The Midland King with over 200000 bushels of 1920 wheat unloaded at Port Colborne and is being transferred to Montreal Harbor under Canada Steamship Lines.
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Munuval
Canada
Montreal
Agee
Canada Steamship Lines
Midland King
Port Colborne
Aviator Crashes on Alaskan Expedition Return
An authentic report states Lieut. Nutt, commander of plane No. 3 in the Alaskan flying expedition, crashed while landing at Hazelton, British Columbia on the return trip from Nome to New York. The pilot was injured and the aircraft badly damaged.
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Prince Micorge
Lieut. Nutt
New York
Nome
Hazelton
B.C
Ontario Government Backus Pact Sells Newsprint First
The Ontario Government and a syndicate led by RE Backus of Minneapolis reach a pulp wood and water power agreement for the Lake of the Woods district. A Kenora mill is planned, power to Kenora city, and newsprint to Canadian papers before export.
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Toronto
Te Ontario
RE. W. Backus
Minneapolis
Kenora
Backus
Norman
Lake of the Woods
Cuban Buyer Seeks Left Ear Replacements in New York
Frank F. Quesada, a wealthy Cuban visitor, is receiving numerous personal applications from men willing to sell their left ears to fund his replacement after a horse incident. Offers range from 2000 to 100000 dollars as he stays at 158 East 22nd Street.
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New York
Frank F. Quesada
Quesada
No. 158
East 22Nd Street
Injured Treated in Hospital Belfast
Twenty five persons are under treatment in the hospital here for injuries received in the weekend disturbances.
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Belfast
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