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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
7
The speaker questioned the McHtne scheme and its cost in the Peace River land, arguing for selective immigration. He warned against absorbing too many immigrants too quickly and noted 1924 arrivals at 148,560 with 159,058 leaving for the United States, while current departures appeared to decline.
The Dominion government issues a one year power development permit for White Mudd Falls in northern Manitoba to the British Dominions Power Company Canada. The Interior Ministry confirms the permit with a potential lease after one year and follows a Manitoba legislature request led by Premier John Bracken.
Apprehension grows among farmers across western and southwestern Ontario as heavy rains and persistent cold weather push seeding back ten days to two weeks. The Niagara fruit district reports little damage to crops, but most farm work is delayed.
Dr J Kerr attacked Dr Biands report on tobacco at a Toronto Centre meeting. He argued tobacco is not an innocent pleasure and presented a resolution deploring its effect on the nation's youth, which was adopted.
Saskatoon welcomed G. G. Ross of St Kilda Alberta famed as the flying rancher with a 200 000 acre spread on the Saskatchewan Alberta Montana borders. He arrived by plane from Great Falls Montana with E T Vance and R Laidlaw to view a calf feeding competition for 1000 calves Ross sponsored last fall and calves will be returned to Saskatoon as prime baby beef The event is sponsored by the Saskatoon Board of Trade.
A royal appointment at Westminster Abbey attended by the King Queen and other royal family members will be open to the public. The King recalled in a Craigwell House message dated April 22 his wish to join the people on a chosen day to thank God for recovery and for signs of growing kindness among nations.
Capt. Albin Ahrenberg of Sweden proposes a three stop flight from Stockholm to New York aiming to start about June 3. He believes a northern route air mail service can run from mid April to mid September with a roughly three day trip to New York.
Elisa Valerio a one year old said to be the youngest stowaway apprehended at Ellis Island is found by customs while hidden under a shawl by her mother Maria Dolores Valerio. The Portuguese stewardess aboard the liner President Wilson tried to carry the child ashore and Elisa spent most of the voyage in a linen closet.
French authorities supplied the Graf Zeppelin with 3000 cubic meters of hydrogen for its trip to America. The gas allocation covered the lift needed but lacked enough for three extra passengers who planned to fly back to Friedrichshafen.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce adopts a resolution urging the government of Canada to pay interest on all money held by it and refundable to citizens. It argues equity requires compensation for the use of funds while awaiting repayment on tax accounts and similar matters.
An English domestic in a Toronto hotel who had been in Canada a week placed a long distance call to family in London. Her employer announced the $50 charge would be deducted from her wages as punishment for loneliness.
C Phelan president of the Civil Service Federation says the Federated Association of Letter Carriers affiliated with his group. The Letter Carrier's Association has existed about 35 years and withdrew from the Civil Service Federation seven years ago.
A brief note from Battle Creek Michigan reports an individual named Ali sharing identical names within a single day. The item records a possible clerical or identification mix up and reflects local note taking on naming quirks.
Ottawa reports that Canada will not refuse liquor cargo clearances to the United States at present though the door is open to further consideration. Revenue Minister W. D. Euler cited legal and enforcement difficulties and warned that a ban might not stop illicit liquor flows and would demand a broader preventive force.
In Panama Bay on May 17 the S-11 submarine, after sinking to 87 feet, was found by S-12 and raised by the Mallard within hours. Naval officers hailed the feat as proving such disasters are no longer possible, following earlier sinkings of S-51 and S-4. Signals were detected an hour after the call, air bubbles appeared at 10:80 am, and a grapnel secured the sunken vessel twenty-five minutes later.
Queens University announced that Sir Robert L. Borden has tendered his resignation as chancellor. The wartime prime minister was elected five years ago to succeed E. W. Beatty. Borden presided at a recent convocation. James Richardson of Winnipeg is mentioned as a possible successor. The resignation will be considered by the senate and trustees.
The Senate gave second and third readings to a bill amending the Bankruptcy Act. Senator Jacques Bureau, the sponsor, said it would require debtors seeking adjudication of bankruptcy to file in the judicial district of the alleged insolvent.
The society rejected a sub committee’s plan to limit printing of scientific papers in its official journal. Dr. H. M. Tory of the Federal Research Council led the radio control report while Mgr. Camille Roy of Laval University delivered the presidential address praising the society as a model for cross country cooperation. Roy awarded the Sir Joseph Flavelle medal to Dr. A. H. R. Buller and announced Prof. George M. Wrong as recipient of the J. B. Tyrell medal. Roy also received the Lorne Pierce medal for literature.
In Canton the British squadron landed from gunboats and began building defenses in the Shameen area. Gates and bridges were sealed and guards posted. Tensions rose in the native city with Kwangsi troops nearby, feared to sack the largest city in southern China if the red forces captured it.
Ottawa committee hears board chair Leane Boyd and member Matthew Snow explain recommended changes to the Gariada Grain Act. Proposals increase board power, shift testing lab supervision to the National Research Council, and raise issues over hybrid tickets and grain charges under Winnipeg Exchange rates. The committee will continue discussions.
Ottawa reports discussion on forming a three member grain board with headquarters at Winnipeg to inspect elevators and handle district conditions. Leslie Boyd and Matthew Snow pressed for sub-commissioners at Edmonton Calgary Regina Moose Jaw and Northern Manitoba plus elevator inspectors for peak seasons. They urged uniform decisions with frequent meetings and one member visiting European markets yearly for overseas insight.
The Canadian Crown lacks enough evidence to prosecute Harry Bronfman for irregularities. Hon. Ernest Lapointe stated in the House of Commons that while the customs commission found a possible prima facie case, the crown could not make out a good legal case. The deputy minister of justice concurred with the revenue department.
Urgent appeal to major cities near Cleveland to send oxygen tents for treating victims of a Cleveland clinic disaster. Officials report fifteen patients critically ill. seven tents in use and eight more needed. Thirty people hospitalized after two gas explosions in a basement X-ray storage room.
George Westbury of Ascot England arrived in Toronto with two pounds in his pockets and pledged to prove to England’s submerged classes that a man with pluck can make good in Canada. He said he would rather shoot through his head than cable home for more money.
Dean C. Calloway, who represented Des Moines university students and faculty, attended the Baptist Ritle Union of Northerne meeting in Buffalo. The report notes his involvement and the delegation’s role at the gathering.
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