Moslem Unrest Looms Over Rights in India Federation
Lepden Eng reports leaders in India warn that Moslems fear loss of protection if federation status is granted without assured rights. Maulana Shaukat Ali predicts trouble unless demands are met, while Sir Mohammed Shafi for the Aga Khan urges continued cooperation within Britain’s commonwealth framework. Hindu Moslem tensions delay round table progress as Gandhi and Aga Khan seek agreement on Moslems’ status.
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Lepden
Eng
India
House of Commons
House of Lords
Maulana
Shaukat Ali
Mohammed Shafi
Aga Khan
Round Table
Mahatma Gandhi
Faith In the Future Premier Bennett Speaks to Missionary Congress
Premier R. B. Bennett urged the United Church Missionary Congress to defend Christian civilization and face world troubles with faith. He attributed potential recovery to individual action, saying governments or churches alone cannot solve the crisis. His Massey Hall address drew a capacity crowd and overflow attendance at Metropolitan Church.
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Toronto
Ont
R. B. Bennett
United Church Missionary Congress
Bennett
Massey Hall
Metropolitan Church
Revival of Gold Mining Returns to Yukon District
Vancouver observers report a revival in gold mining following patches from Whitehorse. Prospectors have crowded Livingstone Creek in southern Yukon, with mining men returning saying signs of renewed activity are unmistakable and there are more prospectors in the hills than in many years.
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Vancouver
B C
Whitehorse
Livingstone Creek
Yukon
Prospecting Favorable in Oxford Lake District for Gold
Dr J F Wright of the Geological Survey reports that a large area in the Oxford Lake district of northeastern Manitoba shows favorable conditions for future gold prospecting. The Ottawa based Department of Mines notes the survey work was completed this season in the area.
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Ottawa
Ont
Oxford Lake
Manitoba
J. F. Wright
Department of Mines
Ontario civil servants to donate day’s pay for relief
The Ontario Civil Servants Association announced a plan to ask Toronto civil servants to donate one day’s pay monthly for five months from November to March to an unemployment relief fund. Premier Rev. George S. Henry expressed great pleasure at the step.
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Toronto
Ont
Ontario
Ontario Civil Servants’ Association
George S. Henry
World record aeroplane speed set by Stainforth at Calshot
Flight Lieutenant G H Stainforth established a new world speed record of 408.8 miles per hour over a three kilometer course at Calshot. He broke his prior mark of 379.05 mph from the Schneider Trophy race and completed four laps with speeds of 415.2, 405.1, 409.5, and 405.4 mph. The seaplane used a powerful engine designed for this flight.
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London
Eng
G. H. Stainforth
Calshot
Stainforth
Death of Sir William Orpen Noted British Artist
Famous British artist Sir William Orpen aged 53 died Wednesday night September 30 after a period of illness. He was president of the International Society of Sculptors Painters and Engravers for the past decade and his portraiture drew praise and satire. His last painting Palm Sunday AD 23 sparked heated controversy at the Royal Academy.
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London
Eng
William Orpen
International Society of Sculptors, Painters and Engravers
Sir William
Royal Academy
Christ
Jerusalem
Butter sales to States eyed on weak Canadian dollar
Market observers on Wednesday foresee Canada selling butter in the United States if the dollar discount widens. US and Canadian duties stand at 14 cents per pound, but dealers estimate butter could be shipped to New York for about 32 34 cents per pound, just under local market levels around 19 14 cents.
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Montreal
Que
Canada
United States
New York
Gandhi and Aga Khan Meet After Silent Quaker Session
Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Sankey attended a Quaker meeting in London with no speech for half an hour before dispersing. Gandhi then met the Aga Khan at a hotel to pursue Hindu Muslim rapprochement. Earlier both men spoke with Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald.
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London
Eng
Mahatma Gandhi
Lord Sankey
Mahatma
Aga Khan
Gandhi
Ramsay MacDonald
British General Elections Still in the Balance
London reports the general election remains undecided as Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald debates dissolution in Parliament. Lloyd George and Liberal leader Samuel discuss tariffs amid fears of a Liberal split if an election occurs.
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London
Eng
Ramsay MacDonald
House of Commons
Surrey
David Lloyd George
Herbert Samuel
Churt
Lloyd George
Gold Production Declines Predicted for United States
Scientists forecast a shrinking U S gold output over the coming decade as domestic mines slow and new discoveries lag. The United States is expected to fall from second to near Canada by 1933, with output valued at 42 8 million in 1930 dropping to 36 1 million in 1940, while South Africa remains the leader at about 200 million yearly.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Great Britain
Sweden
Norway
Canada
South Africa
Navy contracts cut for destroyers amid production slide
Washington report says the navy has scuttled six of eleven paper destroyers. Secretary of the Navy Adams announced awards of contracts for four vessels. One destroyer had already been given to the New York navy yard. Eleven had been authorized by Congress.
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Washington, D.C
United States Navy
Adams
New York Navy Yard
Congress
The Dumbells Bring As You Were Tour To Canadian Stages
The Dumbells troupe, a once all men unit from France, promotes an overseas revue titled As You Were. Ross Hamilton, Al Plunkett, and Red Newman headline with Glenn Allan Don Romaine among others. A ten piece band led by Captain M W Phinkett supports engagements at Winnipeg Capitol Regina Saskatoon Edmonton and Calgary in October.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Dampbells
Dominion
Dumbells
West
France
Ross Hamilton
al Plunkett
Red" Newman
Glenn Allan
Don Romaine
M. W. Phinkett
Walker Theatre
Capitol Theatre
Regina
Capital Theatre
Saskatoon
Empire Theatre
Edmonton
Grand Theatre
Calgary
Bennett Praises Hospital Work At AHA Meeting Toronto
Prime Minister Rt. Hon. R B Bennett lauded medical science and its progress over 50 to 60 years at the American Hospital Association gathering in Toronto. He welcomed Canadian and U S delegates, noting shared efforts across frontiers and duties to aid suffering humanity.
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Toronto
Ont
R.B.B. Bennett
American Hospital Association
Bennett
Canada
United States
Ottawa ruling exempts anthracite coal from dumping duty
A Canada customs bulletin states anthracite coal imports are not subject to the Customs Act dumping duty. The ruling says anthracite is a class of kind produced in Canada, hence exempt from the dumping provisions.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Department of National Revenue
Cartier Commemorative Stamp Issued by Post Office
Ottawa reports the issue of a new 10 cent commemorative stamp honoring Sir Georges Etienne Cartier. The greyish green stamp completes the confederation and historical series by the Post Office Department.
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Ottawa
Ont
Confederation
Post Office Department
Georges Etienne Cartier
Riots At Estevan Grind End In Death Toll
Warfare erupted as police battled about three hours with a mob of four hundred striking miners in Estevan. Two strikers were killed, five gravely injured, twelve officers and five bystanders hurt. Nick Norwan died after firing on rioters from a fire truck. Julian Jryshko Brenfait died of a gunshot in front of town hall. Constable Sutherland gravely injured, Constable Palmer with a fractured arm. Thirteen arrests reported.
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Estevan
Sosk
Estavan
Nick Norwan
Julian’ Jryshko
Brenfait
Estevan Hospital
Sutherland
R.C.M. P
Palmer
Viscount Byng Retires from Scotland Yard Post
Viscount Byng of Vimy announced his retirement as Chief Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police after a three year term marked by a major reorganization. He cited age and health as reasons, praising the force as the finest in the world and noting its progress in wireless and other modern developments. He expressed affection for his colleagues as he leaves.
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London
Eng
Viscount Byng of
Vimy
Scotland Yard
Metropolitan Police
Great Force
Canada
Lord Byng
League Fails to Agree on Arms Truce at Geneva
At the League of Nations assembly in Geneva the delegates adjourned after a partial gesture toward an arms truce ahead of the 1932 disarmament conference. They could not adopt a broad program and limited requests to notify acceptance of a proposed one year truce and to submit armament statistics.
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League
Geneva
Switzerland
League of Nations Assembly
Assembly
Dino Gradi
Nicolas Titulescu
Roumania
Titulesco
Mexico
Alejandro Lerroux
Spain
Manchuria
Japan
Glasgow Riots End in McGovern Arrest as 50000 Gather
In Glasgow and Bristol demonstrations drew crowds of jobless workers. Mounted police with batons controlled the Glasgow Green mob of about 50 000, injuring some and making numerous arrests. John McGovern, Labour MP, led the disturbance and was seized after resisting orders. Shops looted and missiles hurled as police cleared streets. by midnight authorities patrolled the city.
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Insay
Glasgow
Scotaddi Sa
Bristol
Londony
Gland
Glasgow Green
John McGovern
House of Commons
Scotland
Avas
Public Assistance ‘Committee
Commons
McGovern
M.P
Police
Admiral Jellicoe Ill in London After Canada Trip
Admiral of the Fleet Viscount Jellicoe shows some improvement after illness on his return from Canada where he presided over the British Empire Service Legion conference. Doctors order cancellation of all engagements for at least two months.
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London
Eng
Jellicoe
Canada
British Empire Service Legion
BC Fruit For Orient Terrace Vancouver Shipment Heads East
A trial shipment of canned tomatoes from British Columbia sailed on the U S Empress of Asia bound for Hong Kong and Shanghai. The charter also carried a cargo of canned loganberries for Hong Kong as part of a push to popularize BC fruit in the Orient.
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Vancouver
B.C
British Columbia
Orient
U.S
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Heavy Snow Delays Plane Reaches Aklavik Sept 30
The Canadian Airways plane C A S Q, forced down twice on the Mackenzie banks by fog and delayed by sleet and snow, arrived at Aklavik on Sept 30 to find winter set in with eight inches of snow. It departed southward with a heavy southbound mail consignment.
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Aklavik
N.W.T
Mackenzie
Canadian Airways
C.A.S.Q
France Faces Wheat Shortfall From Poor Harvest
Paris officials estimate France's 1931 wheat crop at 213 million to 227 million bushels due to heavy rains and lack of sun, leaving a shortage of about 14 million bushels to meet national needs. The Ministry of Agriculture released the figures, signaling a threatened supply gap for the country.
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Paris
France
Ministry of Agriculture
Premier Bennett States Canada Will Honour Obligations
In Toronto Premier R. B. Bennett affirmed that Canada will honour her obligations in accordance with the terms of the borrowing contracts. He said there was no other statement to make beyond this emphatic clarification while addressing the financial situation.
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Toronto
Ont
Canada
R. B. Bennett
Thousand Men to Be Employed on Manitoba Trans-Canada Highway
About 1000 single men and transients will work on the Manitoba section of the trans-Canada Highway construction. The project covers the eastern portion and has approval from both Dominion and Provincial governments.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
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