Hudsons Bay Railway debate and grain rate controls discussed
In the House a recommendation to cover a proposed branch of the Hudsons Bay Railway was reviewed while Mae construction and restration measures were adopted. G P Graham urged carrying out government promises, and J A Robb led a debate on grain rate control on lake boats. The plan would use grain commissioners and potential suspension of coastal laws to curb rate hikes.
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Regan
Hudson's May
J. A. Robb
Royal Commission
Board of Graton Commissioners
H. Stevens
Vancouver
Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners
J.A Robb
Ottawa
Hiege
Stevens
Robb
Air Pilot Barnard Sets Britain Tour Record
London reports Air Pilot F L Barnard who won the King's Prize last year flew Croydon to Cologne and Brussels and back in six hours 32 minutes carrying passengers on each leg. Montreal notes Rt Rev Bishop Budka of Winnipeg returning to Canada after a Poland visit with five Polish priests to serve Western Canada.
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London
F. L. Barnard
Great Britain
Croydon
Cologne
Brussels
Barnard
Montreal
Budka
Winnipeg
Canada
France
Poland
Trotsky Urges Air Divisions Over Balkan Turmoil
In a speech before the Russian metal workers congress, Leon Trotsky denounced British and Italian actions in Bulgaria and Persia. He warned of ultimatums and urged forming detachments of airplanes to counter coups, noting Russia’s WWI losses exceed Britain’s and criticizing Lord Curzon’s ten day ultimatum.
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Moscow
Eriato
Leon Trotsky
Congress of Metal Workers
Duylgaria
Persia
M. Trotzky
Great Britain
Italy
Bulgaria
Russia
Britain
Trotzky
Lord
Safeguarding Food Supplies In War Discussed In Lords
In London the House of Lords debated securing food supplies during wartime amid submarine fears. The Earl of Clarendon urged discretion due to imperial defense ties, while the Duke of Devonshire said the issue would be reviewed by the Imperial Conference. London unemployment rises 10k to 1,197,000. Berlin reports five million Germans on relief.
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House of Lords
London
Earl of Clarendon
Duke of Devonshire
Great Britain
Berlin
Australia to Deport Irish Envoys Following Inquiry
The Australian Federal Government will deport Father O Flennigan and O Kelly, Irish Republican envoys who travelled to Australia to foster Republican sentiment. The action follows a special board of enquiry recommendation.
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Australia
London
London Morning Post
Melbourne
Special Board of Enquiry
O’flennigan
O'Kelly
Wheat Thirty Inches High Near Lethbridge Field
A 125 acre Marquis wheat field on the Kelesler farm east of Lethbridge, sown April 11 and 12, stands 30 inches high and is just beginning to head out.
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Lethbridge
Kelesler
Destruction Spreads In Thickly Populated Area By Eruption Of Mt Etna
Mount Etna erupts over Castinione and surrounding villages as lava flows, destroying homes vineyards and gardens. King Victor Emmanuel visits amid crowds, hailed as the royal deliverer while residents flee with possessions along the roads.
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Mt. Etna
Catania
Mounttoe
Broknn
Diana
Amalier
Castinione
Victor Emmanuel
Réyal
House Approves the Sales Tax Amendment
Ottawa The House of Commons adopted the resolution on the sales tax in the committee of ways and means practically without discussion. The amendment aims to substitute a general six per cent sales tax for the current varying scale. Finance Minister W S Fielding explained the measure would increase revenue and amplify collections. A bill to amend the special war revenue act to give effect to the resolution was introduced and given first reading.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Committee of Ways and Means
W. S. Fielding
Finance
Insulin From Dogfish Surpasses Cattle in Yields
Dr. J. B. Collip of the University of Alberta told the Pacific Northwest Medical Association meeting that insulin can be isolated from dogfish pancreas in promising quantities. He said seven tons of dogfish glands yielded more insulin than an equivalent amount of cattle pancreas. The Edmonton biochemist presented findings during the Edmonton lab work as part of the Alberta conference.
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Paget Sound
J. B. Collip
University of Alberta
Collip
Edmonton
Pacific Northwest Medical Association
Passengers From the Orient on Special CPR Train
A special CPR No. 2 train passed through carrying passengers from the Orient to Great Britain and Europe on June 19. The coach load included Chinese bound for the West Indies In bond. The Empress of Canada carried these passengers across the Pacific. A French ex-army officer plans a North Pole air attempt now Raould Aiundsin's plan is abandoned and his name is withheld.
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Regina
Great Britain
C.P.R. No. 2
Bond
West Indies
Pacific
Paris
North Pole
Raould Aiundsin
Lord's Day Closure Maintained in Manitoba Theatres and Stores
The attorney-general Hon R W Craig states theatres and stores cannot open on Sundays despite Sir Hugh John MacDonald contention. He warns licenses may be cancelled and employees prosecuted under Enforcing Sunday Laws. Store openings Sunday would be fined. He calls for federal law revision after Privy Council ruling on Manitoba Sunday trains.
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Charles If
Craig
Privy Council
Manitoba
Government Probes Canteen Activities in Mesopotamia
Witnesses testified at a government inquiry into canteen board operations alleging arabs customers in Mesopotamia paid a 100 percent margin, excess profits found in managers pockets. Fourteen tons of butter allegedly sent to Constantinople while only one ton was needed, with leftovers discarded. An ex officer was accused of purchasing goods for 8000 pounds when other firms would have paid 14000.
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London
Mesopotamia
Constantinople
Canteen Board
Russia Holds US Ships Seized at East Cape Siberia
Four United States trading schooners were detained by the Russian Soviet Government at East Cape Siberia over liquor trafficking and skins export taxes. Nome’s J Costell, owner of the Belloda, reportedly seeks to ship a thousand fox skins aboard that vessel. Soviet authorities firmly oppose liquor entering Siberia.
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Rome
Alaska
United States
East Cape
Siberia
Sibéria
J. Costell
Nome
Belloda
London considers joint safety plan for Chinese rail travel
Great Britain in cooperation with the United States and others weighs measures to protect foreign passengers on Chinese railways. A proposed option is forming a Chinese gendarmerie led by allied and US officers to safeguard travelers.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Immigration and Industry Face Canada’s Outlook
President FE W Beatty of the Canadian Pacific Railway argues at the Canada Club for stronger population growth and capital, praising balanced immigration and industrial expansion. He cites slow policy, American shifts, and the need to attract skilled workers while widening opportunities for settlers and trade within the Empire.
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London
Sonte Frank
Grand Trunk
FE. W. Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada Club
Mr. Beatty
Dominion
JE. R. Peacock
Bank of England
Upper Canada College
Beatty
Canada
Empire
United States
Poland
Hungary
Ukrainia
High Grade Stock Excites Comment at Saskatoon Convention
Advanced textures of soils and forage crops and livestock highlighted the opening day of the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists convention at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. F J Alway of Minnesota lectured on soil productivity diagnosis and A J Peters of the U S Department of Agriculture spoke on forage crop problems in northern states. University livestock displays drew praise from delegates and L S Klinck of UBC praised the university’s horse stock.
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L. S. Klinck
University of British Columbia
Canada
Grain Growers leader declines proposed wheat board chair
J R Murray general manager United Grain Growers Limited said two weeks ago he declined the chairmanship offer of the proposed wheat board the offer had not been renewed but he would consider it if approached again Premier Greenfield of Alberta and Premier Dunning of Saskatchewan made the offer and UGG executives would grant a year’s leave of absence if he wished to accept.
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Winnipeg
J. R. Murray
United Grain Growers Limited
Wheat Board
Greenfield
Alberta
Dunning
Saskatchewan
Lipton Plans 1924 Shamrock V Challenge for America Cup
Sir Thomas Lipton, famed Irish yachtsman, intends to contest the 1924 America Cup series. Designers Charles Nicholson and William Fife will collaborate on Shamrock V, a 23 meter challenger to be prepared overseas as pace-setter for the new yacht.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Evening Post
Charles Nicholson
William Fife
England
Thomas
De Gaulle Prepares Decree Aiming Ruhr Valley Takeover
Occupation forces plan a sweeping decree confiscating Ruhr Valley industries and forcing plant operation by Germans. It grants absolute military power over metal works mines and related facilities, with penalties including up to 15 years' jail and possible death for sabotage or resistance.
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Duesseldorf
Ruhr Valley
de Gaulle
Civil Commission
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