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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1924
Page
3
A chaotic draft report estimates Canada’s pool wheat yield at about 265 million bushels, citing interprovincial projections. The document notes possible overstatement and questions accuracy, referencing Manitoba and Alberta figures and farmer reports to that effect.
Investigation reveals a plan to free four of six bandits involved in the Hochelaga Bank job. Giuseppe Serafini was detected fleeing the prison early Monday morning. If successful, Louis Morel Frank Gambino and Leo Davis could have joined Serafini to escape death row on October 21. Tony Frank and Mike Valentini are housed in a separate wing.
The French Senate approved the Treaty of Lausanne restoring peace in the Near East with only twenty dissenters. France is the fourth power to ratify, the treaty taking effect August 6 after its third ratification. Britain, India, and Japan had already ratified.
Victoria BC Premier Olver will not be accompanied by government counsel at the Board of Railway Commissioners session in Ottawa on September 17. He said he saw no need for legal assistance as the board considers complaints concerning the restoration of the Cross’s Nert Pass agreement.
London reports worsening unemployment with a 30 000 rise in jobless claims over the prior week. Current totals estimate about 123 600 unemployed nationwide.
Trade with Germany shows Ottawa Canada importing 36041 six? 0 during the year end July nearly doubling the prior year. Germany exports to Canada for twelve months reach 9410000, a seven million rise over the previous year. Windsor Ontario to probe liquor exports Essex border government will start shortly with tighter rules likely reducing profitability. British troops count 149 thousand? 273 at home not including 16 961 in India.
The report hints at a court proceeding with judgment expected in September. It mentions a defendant facing potential trial outcomes and a judge preparing to announce a ruling, noting uncertainty about defense opportunities.
Major A Sawart MacLaren, British aviation ace, in Edmonton en route from Vancouver to Winnipeg, says Americans may succeed next year if they overcome obstacles. He notes cooperation from the United States Navy and cautious optimism about a successful round-the-world flight.
The Board of Grain Commissioners planned a private session to consider proposed tariff changes from the Saskatchewan Cooperative Wheat Producers Limited. They are expected to defer action until the Rural Grain Inquiry Commission report is presented to the Government. Commission members have departed for the east.
A health department report indicates fewer drug addicts nationwide with notable improvement in British Columbia. It notes doubt about widespread school incidents and mentions a possible isolated case not yet brought to parents or teachers, but such cases would be unusual.
Ottawa reports that Consolidated Smelters has rolled copper wire bars from domestic copper for the first time in Canada. In British Columbia authorities say seventy eight tons were recently shipped, marking the initial outcome of the copper bounty provided in the last session's legislation.
Ottawa Edson reports the death of E J Chamberlin at age 73 in Pasadena California. Chamberlin is described as one of the Dominion's most competent railroad men and a leading operating expert. Interment will be at St Albans Vermont.
Premier G. M. Prendergast announced in the Victoria legislative assembly that a compulsory wheat pool would be formed and that the Government intends to establish an agricultural bank.
A distorted OCR fragment notes the United States being invited to participate in a disarmament conference. The readable portion mentions an invitation and the topic of arms reduction amid international diplomacy. The incomplete text limits further specifics such as dates or participants.
Lady Diana Cooper daughter of the Duke of Rutland visits Meadow Brook Long Island to attend the international polo games as a noted British party observer.
Alberta's Cooperative Dairy Pool formation documents are with Attorney-General Brownlee who met the provisional board committee in Banff. A vigorous information drive will run across harvest areas with a November contract signing push.
Minister W J Motherwell argues the Hudson's Bay Railway should be completed as a national enterprise rather than a political issue. He says Canada can finance the project postwar and that tributary industries could make it paying, urging western effort to test the route's practicality.
Col A P Yate president of the Canadian Manufacturers Association called for greater co operation among Turuer Wberman and industry to boost Canada via cooperation and compromise. He urged using raw materials domestically to maximize benefits for Canadians through manufacturing and development.
Sir Henry Thornton president of the National Railways says the western wheat crop should total about 300 million bushels this year after a five week inspection tour to the Pacific coast. He notes the crop appears better than earlier forecasts and that the final figure could reach 300 million unless a late setback occurs.
A garbled report discusses potential price changes in grain transport and related port actions. It mentions officials and possible investigations into maritime rates and policy, with unclear references to individuals and procedures.
Winnipeg reports new provincial rules restricting beer sales to glass bottles only. Draft beer is banned and permits cap weekly purchases at 24 quarts or 4 pints per week, or 72 quarter to 128 pint bottles per month. No beer may be sold in kegs or barrels.
Eminent doctors rush to aid western provinces as a new epidemic of spinal meningitis causes nearly 800 deaths in recent weeks. Victims display typical meningitis symptoms then enter a coma and die, with mortality around 63 percent. Cases have occurred every summer but never as widespread or virulent.
Washington. The Republican campaign text book argues the tariff protects U S wheat growers from Canadian competition. It claims Canadian farmers benefit from lower transport costs and radi rates, while U S producers would be driven from the market without protection. The piece notes higher tariff rates aid the American farmer.
Britain plans coast patrols with seaplanes under construction. Each craft will carry a pilot, navigator, two machine gunners and a torpedo. Even larger planes are being built to patrol farther at sea with five crew members.
A Sudanese court martial composed of Egyptian and Sudanese members sentenced three ring leaders to two years imprisonment for the recent Atbara disturbances. Top offenders received one year each.
The crew of the Lady Kindersley is reported safe and comfortable on board the Hudson's Day schooner after a message received by Wirslesg. The ship remains fast in ice about 30 miles from Tangent Point, east of Point Barrow.
President Coutidge announces Edgar A. Bancroft of Chicago will be ambassador to Japan and James Rockwell Sheffield of New York will be ambassador to Mexico.
Canada's balance of trade with the United States improved in the latest 12 months ending July with imports from the U S at 565.999 million and Canadian exports at 422.810 million, a 143.088 million deficit vs the prior year. The Dawes plan linked evacuation of Ruhr heightened effects on civilian workers including 109,876 across nationalities.
Saskatoon will join Edenton in requesting the railway board to remove freight rate discrimination against northern Saskatchewan and Alberta districts on the main CPR line where the Crown North Pass agreement operates.
Experimental plots at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph Ontario show winter wheat yielding higher this season than any year since 1900. Across 14 varieties grown over 29 years the average is 44.5 bushels per acre, up from 63 4% bushels in 1924, an apparent increase of about 194% per acre.
George HU Dominion grain inspector received the first Wheat sample of the season on August 6 from Barons in the south country. The sample graded No 1 Northern, showed good color and a fine plump kernel. Mr HIN noted it matched Alberta's best wheat last year.
Anatole France, age unspecified, is reported ill and confined to bed at his country house in Touraine. The Petit Parisien notes the condition and mentions no improvement, with no further details on treatment or prognosis.
Fragmentary remarks from a meeting echoing vows by British figures to stand together in shaping empire policy. Mentions Mr MacDonald and Mr Maebemaht, Geneva, Washington compact, and calls for joint effort toward better things.
Germany discharges large numbers of state employees aiming to balance the budget. Authorities say about 400,000 of 1,000,000 workers have been discharged in recent months, with 490 million gold marks saved. labor market conditions are poor and many may struggle to find new work.
France plans radical reductions in ministerial spending to balance the budget. Premier Herriot and Finance Minister Clementel begin trimming nonessential costs on September 8, with a revised appropriation list to go to the cabinet and then to Parliament at spring session.
A Canadian minister of trade will lead preliminary work to explore a new trade agreement with the West Indies. Hon. W. A. Low is expected to handle investigations and negotiations in the early stage of this effort.
Following the elevation of Klan J I Boyle to the Alberta bench two names have surfaced as possible Liberal leaders in Alberta They are C I Mitchell former provincial treasurer and member for Row Vality and W M Diyid jeon editor of the Calgary Albertan independent member for Calgary
Regina Saskatchewan reports a quiet year with no strikes or lockouts. Only near trouble involved a faculty and municipal workers dispute in Moose Jaw, resolved by arbitration.
Arctic explorer Stefansson calls in San Francisco to navigate tabith steamer Tabith after recent foray toward Australia, reporting on new terrain and exploration prospects.
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