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Manitoba grain elevator debate and reform drive at convention
The convention pressed for government control of elevators to reduce losses from grading and dockage, urged railway and bank reforms, and sought stronger inspectors. Delegates discussed grain shipping delays, demurrage, and changes to the Bank Act, with officers elected and thousands of delegates considering future steps.
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Seather
Eli
Manitoba
Lake Front
Standards Board
Great Los
Dominion
McNair
Royal Grain Commissioners
D. D. Campbell
Winnipeg
Ashdown Co
Snow
Railway Commission
D. W. McCuaig
Portage
R.C Henders
Custosy
J S Wood
Oakville
W. Miller
Boissevain
Geo H. Malcolm
Birtle
T. W. Knowles
Emerson
Andrew Graham
Pomeroy
H. A. Fraser
Hamiota
R. McKenzie
Brandon
Sec’y- Treas
J. W. Scalfo
Virden