Dominion and Provinces Discuss Relief and Public Works
The Prime Minister outlined relief measures and federal provincial roles amid economic strain. He noted $150,000,000 spent on public works indirectly and $12,000,000 on direct relief, with $43,418,499.87 in provincial loans since 1850. Provinces expect to cover ordinary costs via taxes and cutbacks while Dominion credit must be sustained.
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Erenne
Rivay
Teasors
Dominic
Gordon
Saskatchewan Relief Commission
Canada
Montreal to Havana test flight by U S flyer
Lou Reichers, United States flyer, completed a non stop Montreal to Havana trial in nine hours three minutes. He aims for a trans Atlantic run this summer from Harbor Grace to Ireland and on to Paris, using a Lockheed Altair with 470 gallons of fuel.
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Havana
Cuba
Lou Reichers
United States
Montreal
St. Hubert
Reichers
Paris
British flyer Scott vows record air journey
Fragmentary OCR notes describe C. W. Scott, noted British flyer, attempting a multi‑country journey in under nine days, aiming for a record time. Mentions routes via Brindisi, Persia, and India, with expected distances and competing times but textual clarity is limited. The item notes an aviation record context and the challenge of cross‑continent flight timelines.
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C. W. Scott
Darwipanpustraliag
C. RA
Scot
Scott
la Eee CIA
Butt
Brindisi
Persia
India
Sourahay
Java
Ottawa to host governor general and Lady Bewborough tour
Their Excellencies, the Governor General and Lady Bewborough will depart Ottawa mid August for a Western Canada tour. Lady Bessborough, visiting overseas, sails from England for Canada on Saturday April 39, arriving back in the capital around May 9.
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Ottaswa
Bewborou
Ottawa
Federal relief fund backs settlement plans for unemployed families
Ottawa outlines using federal relief expenditures to aid land settlement on a Labour Basis. W A Gordon cites no government aid claim while provinces, municipalities, and major railways will cooperate. Selection of families and farm locations rests with provincial authorities.
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Ottawa
Feeral
W. A. Gordon
Gordon
Fe Ceal Land Settlement Branch
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Na- Monal Railways
Aviator Recalls Alaska Wave Disaster Suffering Among Eskimos
In Alaska pilot Art Woodley reports from Fairbanks on a December tidal wave that devastated native villages from the Yukon mouth to Hooper Bay. He and Jesuit Father Francis Menager describe hundreds of Eskimos displaced inland up to 20 miles, with scarce winter supplies and rising illness amid melting snows.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Art Woodley
Yukon River
Hooper Bay
Woodley
Francis Menager
Visitel& 7
Meneger
Menager
Reward Offered in BC Bombing Sabotage Probe
Victoria BC government launches wide search for bombers after a series of bombings and railway tampering in the interior. A $2008 reward is offered for information leading to arrests. Police expanded patrols with 16 special constables in the Doukhobor districts and guards on public buildings. Premier Tolmie says talks with federal authorities are under way to protect the province’s main transportation system.
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Victoria
B.C
Interor
British Columbia
Doukhoboroh
Pooley
Doukhobor
S. F. Tolmie
CNR Directors Report Economy Push Reduced Expenditures
Ottawa report shows Canadian National Railways directors highlighting economies and board personnel commitment. W A Boys KC told the House of Commons committee that the sub committee report indicates reduced expenditures and strong concern for railway success.
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Ottawa
Gnt
Canadian National Railways
W. A. Boys
K.C
C.N.R
House of Commons
Boys
Regina Man Named Secretary for Canadian Delegation
Ottawa solicitor F W Turnbull secretary of the Canadian delegation to the Empire Parliamentary Association Conference in Bermuda. The delegation traveled via New York and will return May 11.
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Ottawa
Ont
F. W. Turnbull
K.C
Regina
Bermuda
New York
New Trade Pact Expands Canadian Exports to New Zealand
Ottawa announces Canada New Zealand trade agreement granting full British preferential tariff on all exports except six items. The one year pact aims to boost trade during the Imperial Economic Conference, with proclamation after Parliament approval. Canada’s usual New Zealand trade is about 19 million annually, with 15 million exported in 1930. Minister Stevens hopes exports will rise significantly.
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Ottawa
Canada
New Zealand
Stevens
Praise for British U S Trade Commission Speech in Windsor
Robert J. Eustace Toledo Chamber official told Border Cities Kiwanis Club England’s mood was lifting and Britain’s recovery would precede the United States. He praised business psychology statecraft and British poise after visiting the British Isles and Europe.
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Windsor
Ont
England
Robert J. Eustace
Toledo
British Isles
Europe
United States
Submarine Debate Sparks Naval Disarmament Tensions
At Geneva the indictment of the submarine as the sole offensive naval weapon met sharp opposition from spokesmen for smaller powers on the naval commission during the disarmament conference.
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Geneva
Switzerland
United States
Smaler
Naval Commission
Premier Bracken Exposes Savings Office Closure Tale
Premier John Bracken told a Manitoba Legislature committee that he never negotiated with Prime Minister Bennett to close a provincial savings office. He said he sought Dominion aid to cover heavy withdrawals but was denied, leading to the February closure after federal and banking loans were refused. The episode centers on the Provincial Savings Office and government financial assistance.
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Winnipeg
John Bracken
Manitoba
R. B. Bennett
Alberta Premier cites highway ban saved half million
Premier J. K. Brownlee said heavy snow and rains would have damaged highways and cost repairs near 500000 if trucks and buses had used them. He cited protests by Edmonton transport companies claiming the ban harmed business on April 27.
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Edmonton
Alberta
J. Kr. Brownlee
Brownlee
Thornton Opposes CNR Hotel Ownership Across Railways
Sir Henry Thornton president of Canadian National Railways told the House of Commons committee on railways and shipping in Ottawa on April 27 he would be delighted if CNR did not own any hotels. He said hotels caused him more trouble than other railways and noted older hotels predated his tenure while newer ones were built to counter competition from Canadian Pacific.
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Ottawa
Ont
Henry Thornton
Canadian National Railways
House of Commons Committee On Railways
Canadian Pacific
Valera Rules Oath Bill In Dail Debate Amid Unemployment Skirmish
Dublin Irish Free State President Eamon de Valera argued to abolish the oath of allegiance while remaining within the British Commonwealth. The government faced a 76 to 66 defeat on an unemployment side issue before continuing the debate. Cosgrave denounced the measure as political chicanery, warning that destroying any treaty clause would unsettle the Ango Irish agreement.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Eamon de Valera
Dail Eireann
de Valera
Free State
William T. Cosgrave
Bank Act and Finance Act blocks provincial bank powers
In Ottand Ontario premier R B Bennett tells the House of Commons that Canada cannot amend the Bank and Finance Acts to allow provincial banks or currency advances to provinces. He notes banking remains under Dominion jurisdiction and provinces cannot secure such power without constitutional change.
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Ottand
Bennett
Manitoba
Woodsworth
Treasury Board
Prince of Wales Expresses Sympathy in Newcastle Visit
The Prince of Wales spoke to about 300 jobless at an unemployment centre in South Shields during a tour of the distressed industrial district in England. He urged social workers to offer voluntary personal service to improve deplorable conditions and expressed hope employment would return as hard times lessen.
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Newcastle
England
Prince of Wales
South Shields
Jury Leniency Stirs Warren Ontario Court
In Warren division court Judge Edmond Proulx hears a civil suit brought by Papa Honore Dabiens against neighbor Giroux Ovila for attempting to kiss Dabiens' daughter Elizabeth. A five man jury finds Ovila not guilty of any charge after deeming Elizabeth's provocations too alluring and the action for $199 is dismissed.
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Warren Burghers
Edmond Proulx
Papa Honore Dabiens
Giroux Ovila
Elizabeth
Ovila
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