Ethiopian Troops Still Under Arms Near Addis Ababa
Ethiopian forces remain active near Addis Ababa with about 11,300 troops within 50 miles of the capital. Italian reports note guerilla warfare, executions, and mass punishments as they try to curb Ethiopian resistance during heavy rains. Marshal Graziani imposes strict salutations and Italian dynamite saves the Addis Ababa Djibouti railroad line from sabotage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Djibouti
Somaliland
Addia Ababa
Addis Ababa
Gojjam
Mapa
Addis Baba
Askaria
Haile Selassie
Oficer
Rodolfo Graziani
Libya
Auwash River
Addis Ababa-Djibouti
Stamps Out Evil Postmaster General Commended
Edmonton reports Postmaster General Elliott praised for stamping out wholesale postmaster dismissals. H Morgan of Didsbury, Alberta, says few postmasters have been fired since the government took office, citing 50 dismissals under Elliott versus 500 under his predecessor. Dominion secretary C D Griffith notes MPs once sent lists of desired dismissals. Morgan also warns against tactless handling of difficult community members.
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Edmonton
Eilott
H. Morgan
Didsbury
Alta
Alberta
Association
Morgan
Elliott
C. D. Griffith
Estevan
Sask
Dominion
Eimcult
Canadian pension court chief sails for England for hearings
Acting chairman Justice Fawcett G. Taylor of the Canadian Pension Commission has left Montreal for England to hear pension claims of former Canadian forces living in Britain. After his sessions he will travel to France for the unveiling of Canada’s National Memorial for Vimy Ridge.
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Canadian Commission
England
Ottawa
Fawcett G. Taylor
Canadian Pension Commission
Montreal
Taylor
United Kingdom
France
Canada
Vimy Ridge
Five Hurt By Explosion Simcoe Ont
Five people were injured when an explosion in CM Browne’s garage wrecked the rear of the building and shattered windows across several blocks. Believed to be gas ignition from a basement blaze, the blast hurled floorboards skyward and even tossed a car through the roof. Firemen quickly controlled the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simcoe
Ont
CM. Browne
Busines
Samuel Hoare Returns as First Lord of Admiralty
Samuel Hoare resumes a cabinet role as first lord of the admiralty replacing Viscount Mansell. The move, ahead of international affairs, surprised some MPs though Hoare had signaled willingness to serve Prime Minister Baldwin. His broad political experience is valued by the prime minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hoare
Admiralty London
Sir Samuel Hoare
Admiralty
Viscount Mansell
Tme
Samuel
Baldwin
Sir Samuel
Palestine Plans Proclaim Martial Law in Disturbances
Palestine authorities rush preparations for a wartime proclamation to put the country under military rule. The decree would place governance in military hands amid disorders. Italian residents in Palestine are being examined by police over suspected Italian influence in the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Palestine
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
CPR Builds Branch Line From Angliers to Noranda
By a 23 to 4 vote the Quebec railway committee granted the Canadian Pacific Railway permission to construct a line from Angliers in Labelle county to Noranda in Abitibi county via Noranda, narrowing its initial request from Lake Chibougamau. The committee ruled the line could not extend to Lake Chibougamau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Canadian Pacific Railway
Angliers
Labelle
Senneterre
Abitibi County
Noranda
Lake Chibougamau
Troops Arrive in Palestine Reinforce British Forces
Detachments from the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire regiments arrived in the Holy Land from Egypt to reinforce the 7,000 British troops already here. Five Jews have been killed during the last 24 hours. The government authorized district commissioners to reopen businesses closed during the Arab strike under heavy penalties.
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Egypt
Jerusalem
Bedfordshire and
Hertfordshire
Holy Land
Bondholders Meet Consider Possible Action In Regard
More than 300 Alberta bondholders met to consider action after the Alberta government cut interest. A Dominion wide protection association was formed, with branches in New York Toronto London Winnipeg and Edmonton. Committees will watch interests and seek common action and justice. a Social Crediter attempted a political address, but was barred by the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Calgary
New York
Toronto
Lowdon
Winnipeg
Edmonton
F. E. Osborne
Bond Issue Quickly Sold Oversubscribed in Ottawa
Ottawa reports a new 30 year Dominion government bond issue of 34 percent, opened June 3 and oversubscribed by noon Eastern Dalight Time. The $20,000,000 nonconvertible portion was sold at 99 yielding about 3.30 percent. Convertible bonds total $187,000,000 across tranches at 1 percent due Sept 15, 2 percent due Oct 15, and 5 percent due Nov 15, with conversions open at the finance minister’s discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Dominion
Dunning
Ottawa Bill Seeks War Revenue Act Revision
The House of Commons gave third reading to an amending bill raising sales tax from six to eight percent and updating provisions from the budget. Conservative Leader Bennett called the act obsolete and said it should be revised due to outdated legal terms and unworkable sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
House of Commons
Bennett
Mine Rescue Fund receives $1000 pledge by Robertson
Dr D E Robertson who was rescued from the Moose River mine with Alfred Scadding contributed $1000 to the Ontario rescue fund for Nova Scotia miners. Norman Somerville KC said total contributions reached $77,995 and $25,000 immediate distribution will be made, 167 underground workers to receive $100 each. Edmonton fire insurance rates in Western Canada rise 30 to 60 percent over the east. John Huggard of Winnipeg spoke at the Alberta Canadian Postmasters Association convention proposing a fire insurance co op among members to lower premiums.
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F. Robertson
Toronto
D. E. Robertson
Alfred Scadding
Moose River
Ontario Rescue Fund
Nova Scotia
Norman Somerville
K.C
Edmonton
Canada
John Huggard
Winnipeg
Alberta
Canadian Postmasters’ Association
Alberta highway plan promises 40000 jobs in St Paul meeting
J W Beaudry Social Credit MLA Beaver River told St Paul board of trade that Alberta government would start a certificate plan in the highway construction program. He said the plan would be in operation soon and employment would reach 40000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Alta
Alberta
J. W. Beaudry
Social Credit
Beaver River
Unfit For Duty Bennett Criticizes Judges Across Canada
R B Bennett told the House of Commons that many Canadian judges are physically and mentally unfit to perform their duties. He cited provincial high court judges who would not retire, and described deaf judges and witnesses. He also claimed judges are under paid while ministers lack moral courage on retirements.
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R. B. Bennett
Ottawa
House of Commons
Canadian Bar Association
West
House
Ontario
Bennett
C. H. Cahan
Waste Gas Quebec Aims at Carbon Black from Gases
Major General A G L McNaughton told the Canadian Manufacturers Association that negotiations are underway to commercialize gases vented from Western Canada oil fields into carbon black. He cited a potential domestic industry to replace about 1 million dollars of annual imports. A separate Seattle Smithsonie Institution expedition sailed for Alaska to study Eskimo and North American Indian origins.
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Quebec
Canada
A. G. L. McNaughton
National Research Council
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Seattle
Smithsonie Institution
Alaska
Geneva Conference Aims Labor Focus As Vital Issue
Prime Minister Baldwin urged a permanent memorial for King George and a nationwide push for children’s playing ends as signs of national unity. Geneva opened the International Labor Conference with C W Oramsnaes of Denmark elected president and delegates from 48 countries, highlighting unemployment and economic reform as key agenda items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
International Labor Conference
C. W. Oramsnaes
Denmark
Canada
Lend Aid To Science Quebec Convention Urges Aid
The Canadian Manufacturers' Association annual session heard L A Hawkins of General Electric Research Laboratories and Major General A G L McNaughton of the National Research Council urge manufacturers to support scientific research. Hawkins compared research to cost accounting and argued industry must innovate to improve living standards beyond ancient Athens.
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Quebec
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
L. A. Hawkins
General Electric Research Laboratories
Schenectady
A. G. L. McNaughton
National Research Council
Ottawa
Hawkins
Old Athens
Currail Trade With Germany Tightened by New U S Duties
Washington restricts German-American trade further by new duties on 10 imported articles from Germany, effective July 11, adding to already low trade totals with the Nazi state. The move broadens US protectionist actions and targets specific goods amid ongoing economic tensions.
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Washington
United States
Storm Halts Everest Expedition Led by Hugh Rutledge
The latest expedition to scale Mount Everest faces likely failure as monsoon weather rages in the Everest region per Alipore observatory. Led by Hugh Rutledge, the British party encounters ongoing brutal conditions and delays. Nine climbers have died across four attempts on Everest, which rises 29,141 feet.
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Darjeenng
Inam
Mount
Everest
Alipore Observatory
Hugh Rutledge
Alberta Gazette Adds Bounties on Timber Wolves and Coyotes
Amended Alberta regulations set a $5 bounty for timber wolves and $2 for coyotes in Cypress Hills. Cougars killed in April and May earn $10, rising to $20 after June 1. Pelts sold by the government yield proceeds to captors after commission, with big game licenses rising from $1 to $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Alberta Gazette
Cypress Hills
CMA President Seeks Enduring Canada Trade Deals
Quebec City reports CMA head B W Coghlin urging Canada to negotiate sound enduring trade agreements. He warns past deals varied in value, stressing that trade volume alone is not enough and that exchange of products must benefit all Canadians. Vancouver’s F C Brown urges wider member involvement. Quebec minister T D Bouchard outlines unemployment relief aims.
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Quebec
B. W. Coghlin
Montreal
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
CMA
Canada
Coghlin
F. C. Brown
Vancouver
T. D. Bouchard
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Special War Revenue Act
K. B. Bennett
Admiral Sir
Dudley Pound
Mediterranean
Sir Arthur Wauchope
Canadian League Society
Robert Falconer
University of Toronto
John W. Dafoe
Winnipeg Free Press
League of Nations’ Society
King George
Evereign
London
Sovern
Westminster Abbey
America
W. A. Riddell
League of Nations
H. B Butler
LC.0
Butler
International Labor Office
Riddell
Germany
Mount Everest
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