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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1929
Page
7
The Dominion's leaders argue Canada buys too much from the United States and sells too little. They call for a government that serves farmers and people, urging fair tariff protection to secure new markets while reducing the adverse trade balance.
King George personally conferred the Royal Red Cross second class on Nurse Davis in Bognor England. The medal, sent from London, honors her unremitting care during the king's illness as she prepares for a holiday leaving duties behind.
Four members of the Hobbs expedition have left Mount Evans Greenland to salvage the aircraft of Bert Hassel and Parker Cramer. The plane crashed during wintering at Mount Evans and the team radioed details of the salvage attempt.
A note indicates Canada will heed institutional guidance on energy policy. The statement signals alignment with regulatory bodies and acknowledges ongoing oversight to ensure compliance and stability in energy markets.
Ottawa Ont Canada reports that mineral production reached a net total of 273 445 864 in 1928, surpassing 1937 figures by 26 000 169 dollars or 10.5 percent. Advances occurred across metals fuels and structural materials according to the Dominion Bureau of Statistics.
Captain Sanderson a veteran Pacific Coast mariner died in Vancouver. Born in Liverpool he came to Vancouver in the 1880s and served as boatswain on the Empress of India during its maiden voyage. He remained with the Canadian Pacific until retirement.
By royal warrant King George grants the Prince of Wales authority to confer knighthood at St James Palace. Two investiture ceremonies are set for March 26 and 27 with the Prince acting on behalf of the king.
Dr J D MacLean chairman of the Canadian Farm Loan Board says loans should be available to BC agriculturists by May 1. Provincial government has nominated candidates for the provincial loan board and these names will be considered immediately. nominees not disclosed.
First reading in the House of Commons on a bill granting unemployment insurance to British migrants who travel overseas within the Empire. The measure allows a migrant to receive unemployment pay for up to two years while abroad.
Deputy minister Alex Johnston reports Newfoundland has accepted the radio agreement among Canada the United States Newfoundland and Cuba covering short waves Cuba and Mexico are still to respond. The pact governs international shortwave radio use and signals.
The appeal of Arvo Vaaro, editor of Vapaus the Finnish newspaper in Sudbury Ontario, from a conviction for publishing agitational libel was dismissed in the second division court.
Curiosity about Calvin Coolidge’s private life returns as announcements indicate his writings will appear in two magazines, signaling a post presidency literary publication plan.
Toronto observed its fifth birthday on March 6 anniversary of city incorporation by act of the legislature received royal assent in 1834. The 1834 population of Toronto stood at 9 254 residents.
A fragment reports a French cabinet secret meeting leading to a ban on Trotaky in Paris. Details are sparse but indicate government action and a political tension surrounding the measure.
At a recent meeting Mr Baldwin urged cooperation between the Miners' Federation and government programs to reallocate surplus miners to other industries, noting progress in amalgamations and other restructuring efforts.
The German foreign minister Dr Gustav Stresemann announced Germany will sign a protocol prohibiting the use of asphyxiating gas in warfare and ratify it shortly. Polish foreign minister August Zaleski said Poland would also ratify the protocol.
Ottawa reports the Woodsworth resolution on natural resources was adopted in amended form after a stormy debate. It limits federal control over water powers in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta and directs administration by the provinces under Parliament granted powers.
President Hoover plans an early drive to clean up the national capital urging the district commissioners to curb liquor access. He will appeal to public officials to avoid patronizing bootleggers and drinking, signaling stricter norms at official dinners and events.
Emile St. Goddard, famed youth musher, wins the Pas dog derby 200 mile non stop event on the Saskatchewan river finishing at 11 09 p m with a 36 59 time for Flin Flon and return. Earl Brydges places second three minutes behind after a tough night challenge.
An avalanche in the Armenian village of Zangiur killed thirteen people and injured many others. Several houses were destroyed as heavy snowstorms affected the region.
King Christian X Queen Alexandrine and Prince Knud arrived in Copenhagen after spending the night aboard an ice bound ferry in the Baltic Sea. The ship took twelve hours for a voyage normally two hours from Warnemunde to Gedser.
Eighteen racial groups will contribute to a Great-West Canadian folk festival in Regina on 1 March 2023. Serbians perform Kola, Charlee Marchand leads the Bytown Troubadours in French Canadian songs, Paul Bal the Danish baritone sings Viking pieces, while Jean Gould and pupils perform Scotch and Welsh tunes. Walter Yeuverg and Lina Gaerta appear in a Dutch scene highlighting cultural blending.
A special House committee reviews the Corrupt Practices Act and drafts Dominion Elections Act sections based on the Australian model. Dr. T. E. Kaiser notes Australia’s strong turnout, and with W. A. Boys plans to adapt penalties, including a £2 fine for nonvoters without valid excuses.
Premier Taschereau reported consulting three constitutional authorities on whether the federal old age pension law is within federal power. Louis St Laurent, Eugene Lafleur, and Aime Geoffrion advised. St Laurent’s opinion declares the federal law ultra vires.
The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company announces measures to encourage potash prospecting in BC Trail and Vancouver. It offers free analysis of samples, displays deposits, and will mail a booklet on potash occurrence to interested parties.
A government bulletin says General Jesus M. Aguirre loses support in Vera Cruz and federals recapture Monterrey and Cordova. Officials in Washington fear a possible US expedition to Mexico as the revolt threatens Portes Gil’s administration.
John E. Hammell George M. Douglas and L. L. Bolton spoke at the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy about aviation expanding mineral exploration. Hammell cited Northern Aerial Mineral Exploration planes covering 100000 miles with no air casualties and four travel advantages including safety and better geological mapping. Douglas described a 1928 trip along Great Slave Lake, noting barren prospects but vast forest reserves and looming power resources, sawmills, and paper mills as near certainties.
Vancouver exporter H. R. MacMillan offers a $1000 three year scholarship in economics at the University of British Columbia. The grant includes a free study trip to the Orient and will be considered by the university board of governors. The aim is to promote Oriental trade study and Pacific business conditions.
The Manitoba government began negotiations with Ottawa to take over the Churchill townsite. Hon. D. G. Mc Kenzie departed for the capital to discuss the matter with federal officials and will visit Toronto to confer with Ontario hydro officials on rural electric gates.
The first German effort to link employers and jobless via radio succeeded beyond expectations. Municipal employment offices reported more jobs than applicants as several thousand positions were filled in response to the government station appeal.
Narcotics valued at one million dollars seized while in transit by express to underground distributors in the south and west. Four men were arrested and held, one described as a professional bodyguard to gangsters.
Lord Burnham of the Royal Commission on Indian statutory reforms has been overcome by heat while in India and is returning to England where the commission has sat for some months.
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