Irish Affairs Raids and Attacks Sharpen Cork Uprising
Report from London notes a midnight assault on Durrus police barracks in Cork with petrol and explosives. a sergeant and six constables repelled the attackers and two policemen were wounded. Additional raids include Clonully in Tipperary and Scartaglan in Kerry. a train near Limerick was stopped with £2500 stolen.
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Por Press Association
London
Durrus
County Cork
Dublin
Evening Standard
Ireland
Belfast
Clonully
Tipperary
Scartaglan
Kerry
Limerick
Home Rule Debate in London March Eighty One
Lloyd George argues no Irish party will accept Asquith plan while Britain must act for empire. He denies Devlin on Irish Parliament powers and says Scotland and Wales would accept similar treatment. Carson supports union under new Irish Parliament with Ulster's effort. Labour stance questioned over self determination and Irish republic.
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London
Lloyd George
Ireland
Asquith
Britain
Devlin
Scotland
Wales
Edward Carson
South
West Ireland
Ulster
Lloyd’ George
Lis
Mivery
Labour’ Party
J. BR. Clynes
Lloyd ‘George
Labour
New Chief Secretary Named for Ireland
London April 2 Sir Hamar Greenwood has been appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland in succession to Mr Ian Macpherson. The appointment was announced in a dispatch dated April 3.
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London
Hamar Greenwood
Ireland
Ian Macpherson
Peace Treaty Ratification Pressure in Washington
A delegation of Republicans and Democrats called at the White House urging President Wilson to re submit the Peace Treaty to the Senate with Lodge reservations. The Washington correspondent notes the U S will not be represented at the San Remo peace conference and the U S has refused the Allies invitation to join the League of Nations Commission assessing Russia.
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Press Association
Washington
White House
Wilson
Senate
Lodge
United States
League of Nations Commission
Russia
Terms for Turkey Presented at San Remo End of April
The Turkish peace terms will be presented at the end of April at the San Remo Conference, as reported by the Argus.
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Argus
London
San Remo
Australian aviator Parer moves toward Rangoon via Akyab
Calcutta reports Lieutenant R Parer departed for Ankoon en route to Australia. Delhi notes Lieuts Parer and Macintosh reached Akyab after a five hour flight and will proceed to Rangoon tomorrow.
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Per
Press Association
Calcutta
R. Parer
Angoon
Australia
Inc
Delhi
Parer
Macintosh
Akyab
Rangoon
Balloon Invention Story From History
A linen shirt hung before a fire inspired Stephen Montgolfier to notice how warm air rises and lifts the fabric. The anecdote links simple observations to the creation of the balloon and the curious tale of early aviation.
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Stephen Montgolfier
Ruhr unrest and clashes as Reds seize assets in Germany
In the Ruhr region a general strike follows a government ultimatum. Reds confiscate coal and food while government troops at Wesel counter attack with armoured cars. Reds loot a Duisburg bank of 1,000,000 marks and secure 1,600,000 marks at Mulheim. The Workmen's Council moderates arrested in Düsseldorf.
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Per
Press Association
Berlin
Ruhr
Wesel
Ois
Duisburg
Mulheim
Workmen’s Council
Dusseldorf
French Refusal on Ruhr Troop Occupation Stand
Paris reports M. Millerand states German troop penetration into the Ruhr Basin is only justifiable by imperious necessity while the Control Commission deems military intervention useless and dangerous. Paris confirms the French Government refuses German requests for Ruhr occupation unless urgent need arises.
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Paris
M. Millerand
Charge d’Affaires
Ruhr
Control Commission
Wilson Defends Troop Occupation Authority in Germany
President Wilson replies to a House resolution on occupation troops in Germany stating no one can direct U S forces without his express orders. He notes Marshal Boch cannot issue orders to U S forces without presidential approval.
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Washington
Wilson
House of Representatives
Germany
United States
Marshal Boch
Lenin's Reply Cools Pan European Revolution Plans
In Berlin dated April 1, Lenin counters a Reds push toward a broader European upheaval. He says he does not plan a large offensive beyond unsettling Poland and buying time for the Russian government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Rubin
Moscow
Poland
Lenin
Ruby Strike Ends After Labor Talks
The Ruby strike has ended following discussions, with actions concluding by mid afternoon on April 3. The settlement ends the walkout and resumes normal operations for workers and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Meat glut prompts push for New Zealand mutton price cut
A deputation of Smithfield meat importers and distributors urged Sir Thomas Mackenzie to secure a reduction in controlled New Zealand mutton prices. They argued competition from fresh Argentine mutton harms the trade. Mackenzie said he had urged the Board of Trade and would approach the Department again.
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Per Press Association
London
Smithfield
Thomas Mackenzie
New Zealand
Thos. Mackenzie
Board of Trade
Department
Thames Congestion Sparks Alarming Rat and Mouse Tales
London dispatch reports extreme Thames congestion with docks described swarming with mice nesting in imported lamb carcasses. Claims of rats a foot long with double fur coats are noted as adaptation to low storage temperatures.
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London
Thames
Soviet Offer to China Promises Freedom to Choose Government
The Soviet government seeks Chinese goodwill by pledging not to conquer but to aid workers and peasants under threat from generals and Japanese forces. Moscow says it will annul czarist treaties and privileges in China and forgives past Chinese opposition, contingent on China granting full freedom to its people to determine their system of government.
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Per Press Association
Peeing
Red Army
Semenov
Horvath
Moscow
Russia
China
Ex-Czar’s Death Claim Faces Skepticism in Russia
Ex czar’s death report questioned after Commandant Laires returns from mission to Omsk He describes visiting the Ekaterinburg house linked to the Czar and family murder claims and says a Russian officer showed letters suggesting the Czar was alive in April 1919 The British representative at Omsk also doubts the execution story.
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Paris
Laires
Omsk
Ekaterinburg
Danish Crisis: Trade Unions Meet Over General Strike
In Copenhagen to day unionists discuss a general strike amid a crisis. The new Ministry sat through the night to resolve to hold office until elections. Crowds roamed the streets listening to pro Republic speeches.
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Per Press Association
Copenhagen
Ssi
General Strike Declared in Copenhagen
On March 31 a general strike was declared in Copenhagen as a protest against the King's actions.
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Qopenhagen
Chaplin Wife Threatens Court Action Over Support
Mrs Mildred Chaplin, wife of Charlie Chaplin, asks her attorney to pursue divorce unless her husband returns. She says he has not seen her for a fortnight and claims lack of support, while Chaplin denies desertion and asserts he paid substantial sums and supported her.
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Vancouver
Los Angeles ‘Examiner
Mildred“Hasing
Chaplin
Charlie
Examiner
Ater
Great West
Charlie _ Chaplin
Los Angeles
Charlie Chaplin
Japanese Losses Reported in Siberia Battle
Cablegram from Tokyo states Japanese troops in Siberia suffered severe losses in a battle with Russian forces.
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Honolulu
Siberia
Ship Solovei Ice Bound in Kara Sea Appeals For Help
Moscow wireless message reports relays from the ship Solovei ice-bound in the Kara Sea asking for aid for eighty men, women, and children left to perish from cold and hunger. The vessel has exhausted coal and is burning wooden barrels as fuel. The Russian Government offers recompense to Britain if an ice-breaker is dispatched to aid.
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London
Moscow
Solovei
Kara Sea
Bondi Disappearance Tragedy Unfolds In Australia
A Bondi disappearance reports a missing woman and four children with a found child and a survivor. The victims are identified as Mrs Palanque and three children aged from weeks to three years. The surviving child says his mother walked into the water with her children.
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Ress Association
Sydney
Bondi
Welch
Metropolitan Trots at Christchurch Opens racing meet
Met trots commence at Christchurch in fine weather with fast track. Results include Introductory Handicap won by Koraki three lengths in 38min 89sec with Sunrise third and Marvin Junior fourth. Easter Handicap taken by Minston three lengths in 4min 82sec with Dean Dillon second. Wilkin Handicap winner Hayseed by two lengths ahead of Marie Lloyd with Locanda Jr. third. Scratched horses noted: Albert Cling and Silver Shoe.
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Christchurch
Eeaelon
Difauts Rathcliffe
Albert Wallace
Sones
Caynemer
Silver Shoe
Vera. K
Peter Dillon
Minston
Dean Dillon
Albert Cling
Hayseed
Marie Lloyd
Locanda Jr
Amin
Auckland Races Haster Meeting Opens With Large Attendance
Auckland April 3 The A R C Haster Meeting opens in fine weather with a large crowd. Results include Presidents Handicap won by Bonnetlet Esthenia Tinopai, Oaks Matakane Rose Queen Miss Gold, and Brighton Hurdles won by Marconi Deviation Gluetanus with several scratches listed. Time figures noted for races.
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Rose Queen
Miss Gold
Rose Wreath
Brighton
Marconi
Rekanui
Mili O’ Gowrie
Khartoum
Elections in Sydney Expected After Holidays
In Sydney only one return remains and results show Labour 46 and Anti Labour 48. Holman to meet the Governor after holidays and may form a Labour Ministry with John Storey. Stock sales highlight Hereford bulls and cattle at Killinchy with prices from 45 to 65 guineas and livestock records noted. State revenue for nine months rose by 63621 761 compared with the prior period. De Lauret Company awarded 3289 damages against the State Government over wheat contracts. In Melbourne the War Gratuity Bill passes, restricting gratuity payments to married soldiers since discharge. Adelaide notes Hague, Liberal Party chairman, filling ministerial vacancies after resignations.
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Sydney
Labour
Holman
John Storey
Wairarapa Meeting Opens With Notable Races
At Featherston on April 3 the Wairarapa meeting opened well. Railway Handicap winner Torfreda narrowly leads Tari and Astinome with Ermine scratched. Maiden Hack won by a length with Gracian Girl first and Bachante second amid scratches. Easter Handicap saw Mustaine first, Esperance second, Geldshine third with Daytime Imaribbon and Dainty Step scratched.
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Torfreda
Tari
Astinome
Ermine
Imin
Gracian Girl
Bachante
Mannish
Miss Pat
Hauranga
Mustaine
Imaribbon
Riverton Jockey Club Race Day Opens Amid Fine Weather
Riverton races opened in clear weather with Lady Pallas winning the Trial Plate by a length from Carmine and Bengeroop. Magdala won the Steeplechase, Silver Peak led Aparima Handicap by two lengths, with Big Bells and Almoner third and others scratched.
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Lady Pallas
Carmine
Bengeroop
Oreti
Pallas
Roni
Ak Iepeti
Imin Fisec
Waiau
Grafton
Magdala
St. Cletus
North Wind
Dinin
Silver Peak
Big T Bells
Almoner
Rokelaine
Linden
Palamon
Martifors
Meagher acquitted in Coogee murder case
John Meagher, once a Melbourne racehorse owner, was acquitted of murdering his wife after he said he left her in bed at 1 am and found her head battered at 4 am. Jewellery remained untouched. no clear motive appeared. Authorities had charged him with homicide in the Coogee tragedy last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
John Meagher
Coogee
Melbourne
Ashburton Christchurch Telephone Link Expanded and Hours Change
Postmaster-General reports improved telephony between Ashburton and Christchurch with new circuits to Timaru Geraldine and reduced delay. Also proposes continuous Ashburton Exchange hours if two thirds of business and residence subscribers approve and cover the rental increase.
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J. G. Coates
Children’s Hacking Cough Woods Peppermint Cure
An 1800s advertisement promotes Woods peppermint cure for a hacking cough in children. It claims quick relief and highlights endorsements and availability in local stores.
De Wet Urges Steadfast Fight for Independence in Speech
General De Wet spoke in Pretoria urging continued determination to regain freedom and independence from Britain. He claimed South Africa must form its own government as England tires of enforcing union rule.
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Capetown
de Wet
Pretoria
England
CIA
Transvaal
British Finance Shows Big Revenue Rise and Yearly Deficit
London reports quarterly revenue of 643.8 million pounds, up 263.5 million from 1910. Revenue for the year ends at 1,389.5 million, up 450.5 million from 1918-19. Major taxes include income tax 359 million, excess profits 280 million, and miscellaneous 280 million. Expenditure against revenue totals 1,665.75 million, down 913.5 million, yielding a 326 million deficit for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres Association
London
Revere
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Influenza Remedy
An 1892 patent medicine claim promotes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a treatment for influenza. The ad-style notice asserts quick relief and savings for households, detailing dosage and buy-now prompts.
Ashburton Second Innings Progress Amid Luncheon Gap
Cricketers Ashburton trailed by 73 runs after first innings and began their second at 11 this morning. Harper and Chapman opened, with 107 for eight at luncheon. Boddington made 51 not out through fluent strokes, while Nicoll reached 10.
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Innnings
Ashburton
Harper
Chapman
Boddington
Nicoll
Evans Harper
Evans Nicoll
Gurnsey
Carter
Bullock
Evans
Orr
St. Fuller
Evans Wood
Luttrell
Kaeley
Nascent Cold Prevention Claim Prompts Skepticism
A fragment describes a claimed cold prevention method using Nasol inhalation or similar substances. The guidance is unclear, suggesting intervals and miraculous effects, but lacks verifiable details, dates, or sources. The piece reads as an advertisement-like cautionary note with insufficient evidence.
A Sailor's Yarn On Naval Letters Censorship
Rear-Admiral Sir Douglas Brownrigg recounts a censorable letter from a sailor to his fiancée in South Wales. The tale portrays a long hazardous North Sea voyage in a dinghy to Heligoland with boats and explosives details. The letter reads as vivid fiction yet claimed truth and prompted pride in the family.
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Douglas Brownrigg
South Wales
Daily’ Telegraph
North Sea
Heligoland
Global volcanic blow 1783 Asamay ama reshapes atmosphere
A historic account notes the 1783 Asamay ama eruption on Honshu Japan spewing dust up to fifty miles high and dimming skies for years. It also mentions Green Lake Colorado as the highest elevated lake at 10 252 feet and Deep depth in places. The Frick collection of Henry Frick valued at £2 000 000 may pass to New York City along with his Fifth Avenue mansion costing £1 000 000.
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Asamayama
Japan
Green Lake
Colorado
Tienry Frick
New York
New York ‘City
Fifth Avenue
New York Assembly suspensions lead to expulsions for disloyalty
Reports from Albany confirm the expelled Socialist members of the New York State Assembly faced disloyalty charges. A New York Times correspondent notes North German Lloyd offered to let an American firm use its Bremen docks to operate former Lloyd vessels in U S hands. A Mexican riot wounds Ambassador Bonillas in Mexico City. US Germany trade shows February imports at 3 391 000 dollars and exports at 18 598 000 dollars. Major General Sykes flew London Paris with wireless links to aerodromes. Australian discharged workers seek jobs abroad but measures limit hiring until British workers are secured. Unions protest non union enlistment. Australians may build cases and pack planes for Australia. Australian jam and fruit pulp condemnation harms trade. fear of mislabeling under government certificates prompts litigation risk. TOKYO reports a financial scare behind anti profiteering fears. situation now normal.
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Washington
New York Times
Lloyd
United States Shipping ‘Board
Bremen
Lloyd Concern
United States
French Senate backs govts policy amid Bolshevism questions
Paris reports the Senate approved a confidence vote on domestic policy after M Millerand responded to inquiries on Bolshevism. The government plans to enforce the law and prosecute inciters to disobedience while seeking stronger powers via a police nationalisation bill and reorganisation of the gendarmerie. Several foreign propagandists have already been deported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
Reuter
Paris
Senate
M.millerand
M. Millerand
France
Foch Outlines War Rules and Provoked Vision
Marshal Foch told Echo de Paris his approach to World War I operations. He stressed conserving strength, avoiding unnecessary emotions, and pursuing victory at all costs while maintaining objective focus. He cited the Marne defeat, proclaimed clear vision as providential guidance, and urged obedience over glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Foch
Echo de Paris
Germany
Moltke
Marne
Fragmented Text On Laundry, Grain, and Biochemical Claims
The passage presents a jumble of phrases about Korean laundry work a grain of atogahining embittering 800000 grains of water and a claim that no living animal has more than five toes. It mentions the banana and potato as chemically similar and includes garbled quotes and odd wording.
Japan Labour and Industry Conditions Explored by Mr White
Mr White, Vice-Consul at Osaka, discusses Japanese labour and its impact on industry. He cites high machinery costs, capital shortfalls, social factors, and ad hoc management as barriers, noting widespread female and child labor and long hours. He warns reforms must be gradual due to complex conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Osaka
Japan
White
Chinery
Ito Ig
Isabour
Andy
Mr White
Unclear excerpt on ethnography and material usage
Fragmentary text discusses a Shoreditch craftsman confessing years ago to saving an elephant and observing Japanese use of straw in various products. Mentions Sudan medal 1896 7 with colored ribbon red black and yellow symbols.
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Liberal Party
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