Internal combustion engines in naval propulsion progress and trials
A British naval engineering overview notes Admiralty interest in internal combustion engines for ships. It cites gas and oil engines on motor boats and submarines, diesel developments by Hamburg shipbuilders, and trials to assess economy and endurance for future large warships.
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Henry Oram
Admiralty
Institution of Civil Engineers
W. H. White
Phornycroft
Yarrow
Messrs Beardmore
Clyde
Royal Naval Volunteers
Messrs Blohm and Voss
Hamburg
Wamburg-American
Scitatlaria
Lattlei
Evaluamaie S
Liquor measures promised in France and mixed global updates
Paris reports M Briand to introduce government liquor measures within days. U S and New Zealand items cover a Utah robbery and murder, New Zealand parliamentary adjournment, hospital aid costs, dairy factory labour tensions, and multiple overseas dispatches including Mexico and Vienna notices.
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France
Paris
Briand
British political results from various constituencies
The report lists unopposed Liberal and Conservative candidates in many constituencies such as Manchester South Oxford University and Dublin University. It shows several Conservative gains including Grimsby Salford South Warrington Wigan Ashton-under-Lyne Darlington Peckham and Exeter with Liberal gains at Rochester and Manchester South West. Total tallies show Liberals 14 Conservatives 18 Nationalists 4.
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Per
Press Association
London
Manchester South
A. A. Haworth
Wellington
Somerset
A. F. Acland Hood
Oxford University
W. R. Anson
Lord Hugh Cecil
Wansbrcl
Northumberland
Charles Fenwick
Dublin University
E. H. Carson
J. H. M. Campberl
St. Augustine’s
Kent
A. Akers- Douglas
Barnaby
Yorkshire
Walton
Waterford City
J. I. Redmond
West Ham
North
C. F. G. Masterman
EB. Wild
Newington
West
Captain Norton
W. Brookes
Camberwell North
Dr. Macnamara
S. H. Goldsmid
Reading
Berkshire
Rufus Isaacs
D. C. Wilson
Manchester
G. Kemp
A. Bonardew
Bristol North
Gloucester
A. Birrell
L. Magnus
Bristol East
C. I. Hobhouse
King’s
M. Barlow
EB. Russell
Warrington
Cheshire
Harold Smith
A. H. Crossfield
Wigan
Lancashire
R. J. MM. Neville
H. Twist
Labour
Ashton-under-Lyne
A. Aitken
A. H. Scott
Darlington
Durham
H. Pike Pease
Maddison
E. H. Lamb
S. F. Ridley
South-west
T. Needham
A.colefax
Exeter
Devonshire
H. St. Mair
H. S. Duke
Dwelling House with Gardens and Outbuildings
A description notes a dwelling house with a number of rooms and associated gardens and outbuildings. No further details or location specified in the fragment.
Ashburton dairy factory opens with 8000 pounds cost
Ashburton district celebrates the opening of the new central dairy factory with total plant costs of £8000. Shares worth over £4000 have been taken by about 216 local shareholders. The first milk and cream arrived Thursday, with half a ton of butter boxed and sent to Lyttelton the next day and output expected to rise to about one and a half tons daily.
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J John Grigg
Ashburton Cooperative Dairy Factory Company, Limited
Ashburton
Lyttelton
Convicts Kill Warders in Kharkoff Prison Riot
Three convicts killed six warders at Kharkoff prison and were all shot sealing the prison wall, as reported from St. Petersburg on December 4.
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Or Press Association
ST. Petersburg
Kharkoff
Germany and Holland Aid Offer Reported by Press Association
The report states Germany offered several millions sterling and military aid to fortify and defend Holland, a claim long circulating in diplomatic circles.
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Conyright
Paris
Germany
Holland
Two Airmen Die in Plane Crash at Contovalli
Rome reports engineer Cammarota and Cantel lance, a soldier, were killed when their bi plane crashed at Contovalli after the motor collapsed.
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Per Press Association
Rome
Cammarota
Cantellance
Contovalli
Leader of Rising Captured in Rangoon
Indian Affairs reports that the leader of a recent uprising and his principal followers, all petty cultivators, have been captured in Rangoon as of December 4 with details received December 5 11 380 a.m.
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Per
Press Association
Rangoon
Destructive Morven Fire Destroys Two Shops in Waikakehi
A major blaze in Morven during the morning of December 5 destroyed two large shops on the trunk railway run, Blair Brothers butcher and grain stores and Mrs J Middlebrook's residence's emporium. Firefighters lacked water. insurance values were not determined.
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Waimate
Waikakehi
Morven
J. Middlebrook
Blair Brothers
Middlebrook
James Meehan
Makikihi
Waimate Brigade
H. Willits
Methven Water Race Inspection Proposes Safeguards
Ashburton County Council members and officials inspected the Methven water race with Mount Hutt, reviewing four safety schemes. Proposals include wire-netting fencing, rerouting the race, splitting into two channels, or piping the entire race within the township. Costs for the piping option were about £200. No decision was reached after a lengthy discussion.
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Qur
Ashburton County
C. Morrison
I. Mainwaring
Methven
Ashburton
Ashlurton
Messrs
J. Lambie
Hugo Friedlander
G. Reid
C. J. Harper
J. Cairns
Mount Hutt
Wellington Theft and Assault Verdicts At Supreme Court
In the Supreme Court John Adams was sentenced to two years for theft and declared an habitual criminal. James Tones received three years for assault and robbery. Both rulings announced today in Wellington.
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Wellington
Supreme Court
John Adams
James Tones
Fragmented Health Note Sparks Recovery Against Losses
A cryptic health fragment hints at anxiety from weight loss and mentions PHOSPHOL and Chemists in a likely medical research or treatment context. No clear event or outcome is described.
Alf Asquith Urges Electors to Back England Lead
On December 5 at 8 5 a m Alf Asquith sent a message to London electors urging them to give all England a lead. He warns the vital principle of representative government is at stake and asks voters to establish it today beyond any future assault.
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London
Alf Asquith
Ingland
Mr Lloyd George Suffering Cold Loses Voice
Prime Minister Lloyd George is laid up with a cold and has lost his voice leaving him unable to speak publicly. His condition is described as not serious but has halted official duties temporarily.
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MR Lloyd George
Churchill visit sparks pandemonium at Lincoln city election
The appearance of Mr Winston Churchill at Lincoln caused a chaotic scene as he was twice refused a hearing. Several fights broke out with blows exchanged including Unionist candidate Sir Robert Filmer he was struck in the face and returned the blow. The city representation remains unchanged.
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Winston Churchill
Lincoln
Churchill
Robert Filmer
Insult to Mr Lloyd George Reported at Finebury
Lord Ampthill cites American music hall managers insult to Mr Lloyd George as a national affront, recalling a time when such an insult to a Minister of the Crown would be treated seriously.
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Lloyd George
London
Lord Ampthill
Finebury
Lord Loreburn Comments on Referendum Implication
Lord Loreburn argues in a letter that a referendum would force a direct question to voters, bypassing representatives. He notes electors may grant assent to broad questions while disagreeing over specifics.
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Lord Loreburn
Unionists propose sole ward for Commons on finance
Mr Austen Chamberlain at Newcastle stated that Unionists require in pure finance the Commons to have, in addition to the last ward, the sole control.
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Austen Chamberlain
Newcastle
Commons
Lord Rosbery Addresses Edinburgh Rally On Constitutional Question
Lord Rosbery spoke to about 4000 supporters in Edinburgh. He criticized party platform shifts with Unionists labeled wise and moderate and Liberals accused of seeking a single chamber government. He attacked Conservatives for their stance on hereditary issues and condemned the Government for clinging to hereditary, responsible government to fit its aims. He argued the Lords question could not be settled by this election.
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Christchurch
CG. A. C. Hardy
Momber
Selwyn
Bellamy
Lord Rosbery
Edinburgh
Partiea
Asquith Attacks Unionists Over Shifting Ground
London reports Mr Asquith addressing 5000 at Newcastle criticizing Unionists for changing stance on tariff reform and House of Lords, calling referendum a parody of democracy and noting Tariffites’ long wait for action while liberals seek fresh royal mandate.
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London
Asquith
Newcastle
House of Commons
Mar Asquith
Rachel
Bow Liberal and Radical urges support for Lansbury
The Liberal and Radical Association at Bow has urged its members to support Mr Lansbury in the upcoming election, signaling active local campaigning and party alignment within the community.
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Lansbury
Liberal and Radical Association At
Bow
American Fleet in English Ports Featured at Guildhall
The article notes a reception for American sailors at the Guildhall in London after official welcome from the Lord Mayor. Commander Ames expresses belief that if the British Empire faced a serious external threat the British people would mobilize every man, dollar, and drop of blood from their kindred across the Atlantic.
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London
Amercan
Ames Aaid
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