Aland Islands pivotal in Baltic power balance
In January Berlin stated Baltic talks among Germany Russia and Sweden did not aim to reserve the Baltic or exclude others. The Aland Islands emerge as a strategic naval prize with Russia and Germany pressing Sweden to allow fortification, risking Swedish neutrality and broader Baltic influence.
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Berlin
Germany
Russia
Sweden
Baltic
Baltic Sea
Fritz Henrikeson
London
Svenska Dagbladet
North Sea
Aland Islands
Aland
Europe
England
France
Norway
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Paris
Isvoisky
Trolle
Aperoushiits
Tsvelsky
Alandl
China calls for a navy and vows to resist Japanese pressure
An interview with Afr Tung Chat Chin, editor of the first Times, argues China needs a modern navy to defend itself and trade. He warns of war if insulted and notes six naval colleges planned to train officers for a future powerful fleet. A Hongkong Canton merchant adds that Chinese trade is controlled by the Chinese Merchant Society and would back a boycott stance.
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Afr
China
Hongkong
Canton
Licensing Bill sparks finance clash in Commons debate
The Financial Times notes a 32 million pound drop in brewery stocks as bankers and brewers mobilize against the Licensing Bill. Mir Asquith defends protecting existing contracts while Lloyd George warns the government will risk its tenure over liquor trade policy.
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Financial Times
House of Commons
Tord Rothschild
Mir Asquith
Asquith
Lloyd-George
Peckham
T. P. Whittaker
Spen Valley
Yorkshire
Wages Board urged for bank clerks in Australia
A Tasmanian eniende reports a bank clerk’s death by suicide amid low wages and rising dividends at the Commercial Bank of Tasmania. The piece argues for a Federal Wages Board to set living salaries for bank officials and clerks, noting hardship in small towns and the need to balance branch viability with fair pay.
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Commercial Bank of Tasmania
Bub Ite
Sde
The Canadian method misleads on overseas immigration
Figures from Canadian sources show most overseas arrivals to Canada in 1906 and 1907 were not bona fide land settlers. Of 71 400 Quebec arrivals in 1906 only 20 247 returned as agriculturists. 25 percent of those were rejected for agent bonuses. Most newcomers were laborers, mechanics, or domestic workers, while many so-called homesteads were taken by Americans or Canadians crossing the border.
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London
Sydney Morning Herald
Canada
Quebec
Australia
Genuine Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract Promoted as Cure All
An Victorian Supreme Court backed claim touts Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract as safe, effective, and curative for colds, influenza, fevers, stomach and kidney complaints, with skin creams and nail of other products marketed for beauty and health claims. The ad urges rejecting inferior oils and highlights use as throat wash and mouth rinse plus skin care products.
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Sander and Sons
Supreme Court of Victoria
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Anil
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Wellington
Sabe
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Tongariro
Pauparoa
Eneapa Sai Ruapehu
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., Limited
Tenerie
SES
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Nicoll Bros
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Tfihe Premier and Wealth
Test Colonial Company
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Pacens Ppa Eees
Sest Fertilizers
Islington
Slington
Islington & Turnip
Islingher Potats & Manges
AONE
Manchester. Bros
Dik
Soligit
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Delaines
Christchurch
Timaru & Londor
John Moore
East Street
Ashburton
Sunny Nelson
Governate NY
Nsurar
Sterling
Emaley Burnett
Bennington
Homenley Burnet
George &J
Donedin
London Bridge
Jones and Sons
Jones *“’ Sons
High Street
Gooper
George Coop R
Charles Moir
Cooper & Duncan, Ltd
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Keen's Mustard
Newman's Livery Stables
Somerset Hotel
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Newman
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Yancred Streat
Ashburton County
Lander
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Bothnian Gulf
Finnish Ney
Aland Archipelago
Votlnian Gulf
Gulf of Finland
Kronstadt
St. Petersburg
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Stockholm
Tilsit
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Ger
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Bright
CG. Ayer & Co
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Getrick
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Mouchoit
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J. Ele
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Peasteads
Wejean
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Tancred Street
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O Carroll
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