Peace prospects in Ireland amid Sinn Fein talks
London dispatch reports a Sinn Fein member Mr Sweetman proposing a Christmas peace conference. The Irish Republican Army has stalled operations, newspapers are suppressed, leaders jailed, and railways closed. The public mood shifts toward terms with Britain as signs of a truce emerge. Six Irishmen in Glasgow face treason charges with gelignite and weapons found.
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Per
Press Association
London
Sweetman
Sinn Fein
House of Commons
Star
Trish
Ireland
Glasgow
Police raids expand on Sinn Fein suspects in Britain
London and Liverpool see continued police raids on Sinn Fein members. The Daily Chronicle notes Scotland Yard has seized important documents listing active Sinn Feiners in Great Britain and clues on the whereabouts of wanted men, guiding ongoing investigations.
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London
Liverpool
Daily Chronicle
Scotland’ Yard
Sinn
Magroom Ambush Details At Enquiry Revealed
Testimony at the inquiry describes deaths during the Magroom ambush, with cases attributed to explosive bullets or powder scorching. One account notes a skull fracture after death.
Lords Approve Home Rule Amendment Creating Second Chambers
In London the House of Lords, by 120 to 36, amended the Home Rule Bill to create Second Chambers for North and South Ireland. Critics led by Lord Birkenhead warned the move could erode the bill’s essential structure. Opponents including Lord Midleton Lord Selborne and Lord Crewe argued against the change. Birkenhead warned big holes in the bill may threaten its survival.
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London
House of Lords
North
South
Ireland
Lord Birkenhead
Lord Midleton
Lord Selborne
Crewe
Ocean Freight Rates Drift Lower In Flat Market
London December 1 freight market remains flat with steady declines. Some fixtures reported for Australian wheat show rates around 200s per ton, with drivers sailing in January at 80s. Steamers for April are obtainable at about 110s.
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Presa- Association
London
Isiaad
Aigiati
Ukrainian Army dispersed as Bolsheviks seize prisoners
Petrograd reports that General Petlura's Ukrainian army is totally dispersed with 12,000 men captured 35 guns and three armoured trains. A Bolshevik communiqué says General Balakovitch has lost 120 officers 4500 men prisoners and much military booty.
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Pér
Press Association
London
Petrograd
Petlura
Balakovitch
Semenoff in Exile Arrives in Vladivostok
General Semenoff, former anti Bolshevik commander in Siberia, reached Vladivostok under Japanese escort and boarded a Japanese transport.
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Tokio
Semenoff
Siberia
Vladivostock
Drowning at Piraka River and Two Fatalities in Mills
Tom Pearce aged 17 of Earori Wellington drowned crossing the Wanganui River at Piraka after his horse stumbled. Twin brother failed to save him. body not recovered. John McCrae killed at Goldfinch No 1 mill crushed between logs. skull fractured. seven children left. Brews former Parnell mayor found dead from gas in his shop with indications of suicide.
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Taumarunuil
Tom Pearce
Earori
Wellington
Wanganui
Piraka
Pearce
Chakunie
Goldfinch
John McCrae
McCrae
Auckland
Brews
Parnell
Balfour Defends League’s Past Eleven Months
Geneva December 2 Mr Balfour told international journalists the League’s work over the past eleven months showed nothing to be ashamed of. He noted the cost of uniting forty two nations and the two language speeches limit public judgment of commissions. The Council did most work filling the Covenant skeleton and acting promptly in danger. He cited Danzig the International Court of Justice and mandates as League outcomes and praised North America Brazil and Spain for aiding a Black Sea tragedy. He warned critics that without the League many questions would not be settled.
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Press Association
Geneva
Balfour
International Journalista
League
Preas
Assembly
Leagué
Council
Danzig
International Court of Justice
League of ‘Nations
North America
Brazil
Spain
Black Sea
Vee
Amendments to Covenant Discussed at Geneva Assembly
At Geneva the Assembly debated Scandinavian amendments to the Covenant. A J Balfour urged appointing a committee to study them for the next session. Portugal urged delay for broader consideration while noting Covenant ties to the Versailles Treaty. Argentina raised objections but the motion passed with dissent.
Graft allegations surface in Sydney wheat inquiry
The inquiry into graft opened with Bailey testifying about a September conversation in which Talbot cited a £500 Labour Party donation. Talbot and Johnston discussed “shutting the matter up” and money terms while Dooley and others denied wheat-inquiry ties. Johnston confirmed £500 from Talbot for personal election costs.
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Per
Press Association
Sydney
Praft
Bailey
Labour
Assembly
Talbot
Labour Party
Johnston
Georgeson
Jim
Pooley
Dooley
Dohneton
Messrs Storey
Mutch
Cann
Craft
Kaiser’s Arrogance Claims Reach 100 Million Marks in Berlin
Berlin reports the ex Kaiser’s claims totaling 100 thousand million marks. Included are 16 million for civil pension losses, 103 million for lands valued at 30 million, and 100 million for the Selltsche Picture Gallery. If paid, the Kaiser’s yearly income would rise by about 30 million marks.
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Presa Association
Berlin
Selltsche
Sale of Property and Reparations Funds Mentioned
London reports in the House of Commons that the ex Kaiser may have received fifty million marks from Germany since January 1919 largely from Berlin property sales. The Reparations Commission is watching the funds for potential use to restore the Hohenzollerns.
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London
Bonar Law
House of Commons
Germany
Berlin
Hohenzollerns
Doncaster Adopts St Leger Village Near Arras
Doncaster, a yorkshire railway hub on the River Don with a 40,000 population, adopted St Leger village near Arras. The town, famed for iron and brass works and the Great Northern Railway locomotive yards, hosts the St Leger Stakes race begun in 1776 and run annually by England’s top horses.
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London
Doncaster
St. Leger
Arras
Don
Great’ Northern Railway
Itt
England
St. Leper
Enogland
Korean Christians in Manchuria Reported Slaughter by Japanese
Doctors Martin of Jongjung and Manfield of Seoul charge Japanese troops with indiscriminate killings of Korean Christians in Chientao Manchuria and destruction of crops. They allege the War Office claims no religious killings occurred but executions of revolutionists and bandits were ordered. Over 200 are said to have died as Japanese businessmen seek government protection against rebels and gangs.
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Reuter
Tokio
Martin
Jongjung
Manchuria
Manfeld
Seoul
Chientao
War Office
Aga
Danish Doctor Reveals Incitamen Wound Treatment
Professor Fischer of Copenhagen describes a new fluid wound treatment called incitamen made from organic substances mainly vegetables. He states organic preparations outperform inorganic ones, acting as a strong antiseptic and potentially helping cancer wounds. The fluid is said to relieve pain and show remarkable effects.
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Per Presa “Association
Copenhagen
Fischer
Conspiracy Reported Against Mexican Government Inauguration
The State Department reports a large conspiracy against the new Mexican Government tied to President Alvaro Obregon's inauguration. The event is set for today in Mexico.
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Washington
State Department
Haig to visit South Africa for ex-Service men conference
Earl Haig plans a late January trip to South Africa for a conference with ex-Service men to strengthen imperial bonds and discuss immediate issues. Dominion delegates will attend the gathering to facilitate unity across the Empire.
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United Service
London
Earl Haig
South Africa
Dominion
Warships Demonstrate Against d Annunzio at Fiume Reach Roadstead
A Fiume message reports 20 warships entered the roadstead to demonstrate against d Annunzio. His troops lined the waterside as if to assist a landing. They fired several volleys but no one was hurt. After two hours the ships returned to Pola.
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Rome
Fiume
d’Annunzio
Pola
Allied mediation offered in Armenian crisis
The text reports Mr Wilson proposing humanitarian mediation in Armenia. He cannot offer military or financial bids without Congress approval and seeks moral diplomatic support from major powers. Brazil and Spain signal willingness to contribute to ending the Armenian conflict.
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Per
Press Association
GIEN
LVA
Wilson
Armenia
Congress
United ‘States
League
Brazil
Spain
Armistice Arranged in Constantinople and New Talks Planned
A second Turkish and Armenian armistice has been concluded. Peace talks open December 25 at Alexandroupolis with a Bolshevik Commissioner present. The government mission to Angola has been indefinitely postponed.
Assembly Gratification for Armenia Plea Receives Support
The Assembly resumed its deliberations and planned to send messages thanking the public for the Armenia response. Lord Robert Cecil also wished to thank M Viviani for his eloquence and support that led to actions and to the Press for worldwide publicity of the appeal.
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Geneva
Armenia
Robert Cecil
M. Viviani
Coal Output Rises to 6.21 Million Tons in Week
Output for the week ended November 20 reached 6.21 million tons, 0.22 million more than the year's prior high. If sustained, miners may receive additional pay or bonuses per week as announced in the report.
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Press Association
London
Labour Party manifesto pledges to uphold Constitution
Capetown December 1 Mr Cresswell leader of the Labour Party declares no Parliamentary danger threatens the Constitution. He says dissolution is forced by Unionists to unite against Labour and appeals to electors to send Labour back to 30 seats from 21.
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2Ress Association
Capetown
Cresswell
Labour Party
Labour
London Estate Real Property Row Ends With Injunction
Mr Justice Astbury granted Collingwood an injunction to bar Petty from trespassing on Woodlands estate in Lewisham valued at £20000. Petty, recently returned from Australia, claims forged deeds and possession via Celligny who bought for £300. Astbury noted the will proved in open court and warned Petty of trouble if he remains on the property.
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Wet Press Association
London
Astbury
Collingwood
Petty
Clair
Liwisham
England
Woodlands
Australia
West Australis
Fremantle
Céllingy
Betty
Carterton Murder Charge Heard at Magistrate Court
Frederick Thompson was charged with the murder of Anthony Rzoska in Carterton. Crown Prosecutor Macassey led the case with defense by A F Hogg. Evidence noted heavy drinking by the accused. he pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial at Wellington Supreme Court in February.
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Carterton
Hogg
Wellington
Pukekawa Tragedy Trial Proceeds in Auckland
The second trial of Samuel John Thorn on the charge of murdering Sydney Seymour Eyre at Pukekawa was continued. Evidence mirrored the prior trial with no new facts. All Crown witnesses have been called and the case is expected to conclude tomorrow.
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Auckland
Samuel John Thorn
Sydney Seymour Eyre
Pukekawa
Doyle warns Labour risk to Empire and Australia
Sir Conan Doyle, on a lightning tour of the Dominion, warned that a Labour Government could weaken Imperial duty and push Australia into Pacific conflicts. He urged population growth and favored a northern Australian strategic railway over warships. He noted strong spiritualist movement in Sydney with about ten thousand adherents and predicted its growth.
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Per
Press Association
Sydney
Sir Conan, Doylé
Manuka
Wellington
Dominion
Australia
Conan Doyle
Great Britain
Labour
England
Pacific
Vaudeville Artist Remanded on Assault Charge
Auckland December 2 Louis Le Brun 32 a vaudeville artist was remanded on a charge of assaulting Alice Ermey a fellow performer at the Opéra House. The injured woman attended with witnesses as the case was adjourned to Monday to avoid disrupting the accused’s defence while witnesses travel to Sydney.
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Peru Press Association
Auckland
Louis le Brun
Alice Ermey
Opéra House
Poynton
Singer
Supreme Court
Sydney
Better junket flavors at home with BETTEE'S JUNKO
When unsure what to make for dessert, try junket prepared with BETTEE'S JUNKO CRYSTALS. A sixpenny packet yields two quarts for four, offering five flavors. Available at grocers today for about £2. Nexty kety-Os.
Senate opposition to treaty on Japanese question
The piece notes expected Senate resistance to a treaty settling the Japanese question. Foreign Relations Committee reportedly argues immigration and Japanese rights in the United States are not treaty subjects and that concessions to Japan are unwarranted while Japan holds the Marshall and Ladrones.
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Per
Press Association
Washington
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Japan
Ioe
Marshall and
Ladrone Islands
Wheat Board sells substantial new season wheat at 9s per bushel
Melbourne December 2 reported that the Wheat Board has sold a large portion of the new season's wheat at about 9 shillings per bushel f.o.b. Another report says the exportable surplus has been sold forward at satisfactory prices. Mr Hughes would not confirm or deny, while another minister denied the entire surplus was sold.
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Press Association
Copsright
Melbourne
Wheat Board
Hughes
Tariff Move Aims to Halt Canadian Wheat Imports
A Kansas representative plans a bill in Congress to tax Canadian wheat at 35 cents per bushel. The tariff seeks to curb wheat imports and stop the price decline.
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Washington
House’ of Representatives
Kansas
Market Prices Report from Melbourne Hides Market
Reports from Melbourne hides market show broad competition with picked stouts unartered and other grades declined 4d. Barley English priced 5s 6d, caneds Quis 2s 6d to 2s 9d, potatoes 6 to 5, onions 9 10s.
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Press ‘Association
Melbourne
Perfume Industry Blossoms From French Alpine Harvest
The perfume industry gathers vast blossoms each summer in the French Alps. Jasmine production alone totals about 5,000,000 blossoms per season, while overall flower harvest reaches about 66,000 million blooms across all varieties.
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French Alps
New Zealand’s Sir James Allen on racial equality demands
New Zealand’s Sir James Allen told the Evening Post’s Geneva correspondent that Japan has the right to raise the question of racial equality but should wait until it attains equality with other races. He added that Japan should equal labor pay with Pacific Coast countries.
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New York
Evening Post
Geneva
New Zealand
Sir James
Allen
Japan
Pacific Coast
Australian opinion on Japan and Pacific mandates
The Geneva correspondent for Evening Post quotes Mr Milles on Australian views regarding Japan. He cites two aims for Viscount Ishii: recognition of racial equality and settlement of the Japan Australia New Zealand mandate dispute over Pacific Islands, noting Japan seeks immigration rights while Australia insists on exclusion.
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New, York
Evening Post
Geneva
Milles
Australia
Viscount Ishii
Japan
New Zealand
Pacific Islands
Viscount Ishii Seeks Timed Push for Race Equality
Geneva reports Viscount Ishii says reintroducing the race equality question should await a proven education campaign in California, Canada, Australia. He expects U S support once prejudice fades and immigration labor accords are upheld, noting Britain Dominions influence in delaying the Covenant.
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The
Post
Geneva
Viscount Ishii
California
Canada
Australia
Japan
United States
League For
My Grace
New Zealand
Wilson
Colonel Honge
Rain aids coastal regions as wheat harvest nears
Australian reports note widespread rain benefiting coastal areas and crops though delaying early wheat harvests. NSW Assembly passes Single Electorates Bill. coal cargo delays prompt ship charters to be redirected for grain. Adelaide sees Graves Hall Company liquidation urged over labor costs. Perth lists Kalgoorlie candidates Foley and Mahon.
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Er Press Association
Sydney
Newcastle
Rugby’ Union
Commodities Commission
Marine
Lloyds Register Totals Ship Tonnage and Global Classification
The 1920 21 Lloyds Register shows 27 76 million tons cleared or to be classed and 5 55 million tons previously classed. Of 25 million tons listed in the new book 14 million belong to vessels owned outside Britain. In 1919 new vessels classed by Lloyds totaled 4 283 million tons with nearly 3 2 million built in the United States.
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Lloyd's Register
Lloyd’s
Great Britain
Lloyds
United States
By-law Breaches and Traffic Penalties at Ashburton
Reports detail a butcher's horse bolt incident in Ashburton with a damaged cart after a November 11 collision on Wast Street. Officials assess penalties for unattended vehicles and speeding on the Ashburton Traffic Bridge. Other cases include paternity denial, military hospital presence, and several default judgments for taxes from various towns.
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Ashbur
A. Bell
Wast Street
Thes ‘Sinc
Daly
Winter's Road
Burnett’ Street
H. “Holland
Tinwad
Cass Street
David Fitzgerald
Labour unrest in London as unemployed seize public buildings
Unemployed crowds occupy Tottenham and Edmonton Town Halls hoisting red flags and vow to stay until work is found. They seize Camberwell Free Library Hagley Drill Hall and twenty one empty houses in Dalston while rationed supplies appear to flow to demonstrators. Authorities face a strain as guardians argue over weekly allowances for men wives and children.
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London
Tottenham
Edmonton
Camber
Hagkney
Dalston
Avant
Tivnthéods
Serion
Boards Ofuardians
Shipyard Workers Strike Over Wage Bonus Reduction
In Clyde shipyards carpenters and joiners strike to oppose a twelve shilling weekly wage bonus cut. Employers blame rising shipbuilding costs, saying current wages are no longer payable.
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Squfmondon
Clyde
Shipyard Carpenters Accept Reduction in Belfast
London reports December 1 that Belfast shipyard carpenters and joiners, formerly excluded by the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, have accepted a twelve shilling reduction. The move affects workers in the Belfast yards and reflects broader wage adjustments in the industry.
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London
Belfast
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and
Ex-Duchess of Luxembourg Becomes Nun in Italy
An official Luxembourg Bishop statement says the former ruler born in 1894 abdicated in 1919 after favoring Germany during World War I and will join the Order of St Theresa as a nun in Modena Italy.
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Luxsembour
Adelaide
Luxembourg
Order of St. Theresa
Modena
Italy
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Germany
British Transport Figures Show Tram Ride Totals Rise
The British Ministry of Transport reports tramcar rides reach 4 657 640 078 passengers in 1918 19. Since 1913 14 the total passengers carried by tramways have increased from 3 426 192 to 4 657 640 078, reflecting growing use in the wartime years.
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