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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1929
Page
3
Sir George warns that high American money rates and restricted credit threaten a worldwide monetary stringency. He labels tariff barriers as folly and urges statesmen to survey the debt situation to avert a broader crisis affecting prices and producers globally.
Wamonton S. B. Woods of Kansas City has been retained to represent Alberta in the Privy Council appeal against the railway grain rate decision. Alberta and Saskatchewan support the coast province in this action and Woods will appear in Ottawa when the hearing is scheduled.
Eight university professors in Tankenrain Bavaria establish a farm on campus with eight pairs of silver foxes and plan to expand to other fur bearing animals. The project is described as scientifically guided and ambitious.
Sylvester Brow received a life sentence in solitary confinement after pleading guilty in circuit court to first degree murder for fatally shooting Earl A. Roberts, an immigration or border agent, near Alggnac in Port Turon, Michigan.
The council plans sessions with papers on radio and a debate on national policy versus exploitation. Hearings will take place in Vancouver and Victoria with public sittings later in Edmonton Calgary Saskatoon Regina Moose Jaw Winnipeg Port Arthur Fort William and western provinces plus a U S tour. The commission aims to submit its final report to Parliament before prorogation.
A prairie fire northwest of Nedeauville Saskatchewan swept a strip ten miles wide and twenty five miles long, burning thousands of acres of pasture and three farms. George Campbell lost his barn and outbuildings but saved stock. John Fisher and family were driven from their home which burned. Fred Robinson saved his buildings but lost feed worth about 300 dollars. One man was hospitalized in Medicine Hat with serious but non fatal wounds.
The Frankfurter Zeitung carried a unique Zeppelin cruise ad by the Hamburg America line Berlin Travel Bureau. The second Zeppelin voyage to the Mediterranean and the Orient would depart from Friedrichshafen around April 15 at 3,000 marks per person. A Zeppelin cruise to America was planned for about May 10 with passages from Friedrichshafen at $2,000 per person.
Thomas R. Smith of this city survives a war death notice. He and his sister Nellie Johnson refuse the $20,000 war risk insurance payout and seek help from the American Legion to correct Washington records.
Agents of the Canada Colonization Association announced plans to bring about 600 families to Canada by August. Of these, between 250 and 300 will settle in Saskatchewan as part of the program.
London reports that The Right Honorable Montague Norman has been re elected as governor of the Bank of England.
In the Drocourt wreck the three surviving crew members were charged with manslaughter after a coroner's inquest found Train No. 3 crew neglected to stop at the meeting place. Engineers J W Alexander Fireman E Riley and Rear End Brakeman Charles Gorrie face trial at the spring assizes opening May 14.
Marshal Foch was buried with national funeral honors in Paris. More than a million spectators watched as his procession moved from Notre Dame to the Invalides. Premier Poincare praised Foch for serving France and fulfilling his duty with no other reward.
A severe electric storm hit Parliment Hill with lightning striking the Peace Tower and the centre block. Lightning conductors averted damage, though the tower elevator failed and the southeast corner rooms experienced a jolt. The day turned dark from the storm without further harm.
The Academy of Commerce of Berlin now includes scientific study of tourist traffic focusing on its causes and social political and economic effects. It will cover transportation, hotel management, expositions and fairs, with special courses for hotel spa and fair directors and managers and a library to be assembled.
Regina announces the appointment of W. H. McLellan of Saskatoon as provincial poultry promoter effective May 1. The appointment, recommended by the Saskatchewan Poultry Breeders Association, recognizes the growing importance of the industry in the province.
Shanghai courts saw a record 1,400 divorces in 1928, up more than 800 from 1927, reflecting a spring summer peak. Statistics compiled by United Press show 60 percent filed May to September, with December totaling 75 cases and over five percent of the year.
Alberta seeks the services of Deputy Minister Calaghan for a proposed survey of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway. Victoria J Callaghan, deputy minister of railways, is in talks with Premier Tolmie and cabinet ministers. No decision yet on hiring Callaghan.
In 1928, 27,523 people moved to British North America with Empire Settlement Act aid, compared with 20,619 to Australia and 2,175 to New Zealand. The returns of assisted migrants to the United Kingdom in that period were not provided.
Hamburg reports a devastating fire nearly destroying the 46 000 ton liner Europa of North German Lloyd. Four simultaneous blazes gutted the hold as workers were few aboard, with maiden voyage slated for July. Loss estimated around 11 890 000 dollars with 800 workers displaced.
Ottawa reports 4000 to 5000 bushels of Garnet wheat being bagged at Fort William for overseas shipment to London and a German miller. The move follows Wheat Pool and agriculture department review with hopes Garnet strengthens blends for British mills. Complete reports expected before the 1929 crop ripens.
The sinking of the ram runner I'm Alone in the Gulf of Mexico by a US coast guard patrol is now a Canada United States settlement matter. Sir Esme Howard reported the vessel was Canadian registered and advised inquiries be addressed to Vincent Massey. All talks will continue between the two governments.
Charles Agar announces the province will cover one third of a $100,000 winter fair building at Saskatoon’s exhibition grounds. The plan requires matching contributions from the city of Saskatoon and the federal government, with Agar confident federal support is near certain and city backing likely.
Mary De Merto a BYPsy tied to a theft charge in North Battleford Sask was released when Provincial Constable W Mclac failed to identify her as the wanted woman.
Official reports cited by Kuo Min state China has just over 1.5 million men in recognized armies. The figure excludes numerous bandit organizations.
Two well known Regina residents Mr. and Mrs. Armour were instantly killed when their car was struck at a level crossing by a passing Los Angeles bound train on the Southern Pacific route. Both bodies were mangled in the wreckage.
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