Effects Felt In Victoria Meat Trade Suffers
Melbourne reports that the New Zealand strike has hit Victoria's meat export trade with a reduction in lamb exports and threatened job losses for about 2000 high paid workers. Wharf Labourers’ Union warns it will not handle NZ cargo or goods unloaded by arbitration unionists. watersiders may refuse cargo loaded by them.
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Melbourne
New Zealand
Victoria
Tucker
Victorian “Wharf Labourers’ Union
Extremist Waterside Strike Halts New Zealand Dispatches
Sydney reports Mr W M Hughes blaming extremists in the Waterside Workers Federation for disobeying a conference order to work all vessels except those to and from New Zealand. He warned discipline and said unions must obey or leave. Brisbane says the Federated Waterside Workers Union notified shippers it will not handle cargo to or from New Zealand.
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Sydney
W.M. Hughes
Waterside Workers’ Federations
New Zealand
Hughes
Brisbane
Federated
Waterside
Workers’ Union
Port reopening discussed by Greymouth Defence Committee
In Greymouth small centres a Citizens' Defence Committee meeting was held to consider reopening the port. It is stated that sawmill hands have volunteered as specials to handle cargo. About 2500 tons of coal are at the mines and bunker slips.
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Greymouth
Citizens’ Defence Committee
Wool Sale Opens in Wellington with Keen Bidding
Wellington December 5 The local wool sale began with an aggregate catalogue of 10 000 offerings, 1150 fewer than last year. Opening prices matched this week but dipped below December Wellington and Napier levels. Wool quality lagged last year, bidding was strong yet farmers overestimated values, American buying negligible while Continental buyers and Bradford were active. Local mills purchased well.
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Wellington
Bradford
Licensing Bill to be circulated this session in New Zealand
In Wellington the Premier said a licensing bill would be circulated this session but not finalized until early next session. The House would vote on three proposals including ballot paper clarity and barmaid registration reforms, plus reducing the national majority from 60 to 55 percent. The bill would not be a party or policy measure and members would vote per their convictions.
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Press Association
Wellington
Customs Frauds Report From Christchurch Court
Christopher Robert Smith faced Police Court on theft connected to Customs cases and was remanded until Tuesday with bail set at £250 plus £500 surety. Samuel James McCormack, charged with conspiring to defraud Customs, received bail of £250 and £500 surety. Warrants issued for others including a known Customs official in Lyttelton.
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Christchurch
Christopher Robert Smith
Samuel James McCormack
Lyttelton
Final Labour Rally Draws Big Crowd in Sydney
In Sydney at the Town Hall Hon. W. A. Holman Hon. A. Fisher and Mr Wm Hughes addressed a final large rally. The no license and liquor parties spend heavily on ads posters and literature arguing wet and dry system effects with New Zealand experience cited.
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Sydney
W. A. Holman
A. Fisher
WM. Hughes
New Zealand
Victorian Government Defeated in Redistribution Bill Vote
The Victorian Parliament defeated the Redistribution Bill to increase Assembly seats from 66 to 70. The measure passed the second reading but failed in committee 32 to 29 after an Opposition amendment. Premier Watt adjourned the House to decide, with dissolution or resignation expected if no clear path.
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Melbourne
Aff Watt
Ttig
Catholic Vote Promises Major Role in Election
Sydney reports that Catholic electors may sway the ballot in December. The Catholic Press accuses the Government of neglecting Catholic interests and says Catholics owe no debt to the Labour Party. Father O'Reilly, leader of the Catholic Federation, urges Catholics to vote against the Holman Ministry even if it means backing Orangemen.
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Sydney
Labour Party
Father O'Reilly
Catholic Federation
Holman
Three Great Sights Seen During Empire Tour
Mr Pp Macmaster K.C. told the Canadian Club that three great sights marked the Empire tour. He cited the battleship New Zealand at Vancouver a Commonwealth fleet salute at the Australian Bight and 18000 cadets marching with regulars through Melbourne streets.
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London
Pp. Macmaster
K.C
Vancouver
Melbourne
Proportional Representation Movement Gains Momentum in Empire
London reports Bart Grey chaired an International Dinner of the Proportional Representation Society. Guests included Earl Grey Lord Courtney Sir John A Simon and foreign delegates. Attendees praised the reach of the movement across New South Wales Victoria South Australia Western Australia and New Zealand.
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London
Bart Grey
Proportional Representation Society
Lord Courtney of
Penwith
John A. Simon
BE. Smith
John McCall
Great, Britain
Labour
of“ Commons
M. Georges Lorand
Balguus
Zabern Affair Triggers German Censure Debate
In Berlin on December 4 the government faced angry interruptions as interpellations on Zabern stirred debate. War Minister argued army honour governs actions, while critics urged a censure vote amid universal German indignation. The dispute centers on protecting officers and upholding discipline, with a debate to follow.
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Berlin
Herr von Bothmann-Hollweg
Zabern
von Foerster
Herr Fehdérenbach
Centre Party
Germany
Tempestuous Reichstag Sitting Sparks Censure Vote
The December 5 sitting is described as one of the most tempestuous in Reichstag history. Government declarations are seen as proof the Kaiser aligned with the military over civilian views. It is expected the Socialists Radicals and Centre will win the censure vote.
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Berlin
Kaiser to Confer With Kaiser Over Alsace Crisis
Berlin dispatch reports the Chancellor and the Alsace Statthalter with the Alsace troops commander summoned to Donaueschingen to confer with the Kaiser on the Alsace situation and Reichstag developments. The Reichstag debate grew heated as the chancellor urged civil and military authorities to cooperate under the law amid rising tension between army and people. A Daily Mirror correspondent was arrested at Zabern for attempting to photograph an officer but released shortly after.
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Berlin
Statthalter
Alsace
Donaueschengéen
Morocco
Reichstag
Pans
Antil
Daily Mirror
Zabern
Lansdowne Warns Unionsists of Ulster Secession Risk
Lord Lansdowne told Glasgow that Ulster may be sold out of the Union to secret societies and warned Unionists to be prepared for the worst. He said excluding Ulster would be an unsatisfactory settlement and urged readiness as devolution extensions might occur while leaders strive to calm tensions.
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London
Lord Lansdowne
Glasgow
Ulster
Ow Varius
Ladybank
Leeds
Ireland
England
Pankhurst Arrested at Plymouth during suffragette action
Press Association report states Mrs Pankhurst was arrested after police boarded the Majestic off Plymouth and moved her to Exeter Prison. Militants from across the United Kingdom followed by tug, which was barred from approaching the vessel. Vigil kept at Bristol Prison as crowds harassed suffragettes.
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London
Majestic
Plymouth
Pankhurst
Devonport
Exeter
United ‘Kingdom
Plymouth Docks
Bristol
Suffragists press House Rules Committee on national full suffrage
In Washington on December 4 suffragists urged forming a House committee to handle the entire women’s suffrage question nationwide. Opponents warned working women might lose more than they gain. The discussion cited overseas examples from New Zealand and Australia in support of the proposal.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
House
United States
New Zealand
Australia
Chancellor's statement on Zabern crisis drawn strong reaction
Reichstag approves a Radical motion by 293 to 54 expressing dissatisfaction with Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg's remarks. He asserted Kaiser disapproved of military excesses at Zabern and ordered officers to avoid civil‑military discord, insisting violators would be punished.
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Berlin
Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg
Zabern
Reichstag
Tariff Retaliatory Duty Ordered Against Wheat and Allies
The Customs Department was ordered to impose a retaliatory duty on wheat and products from countries not admitting US wheat, excluding Denmark Finland the Netherlands and Great Britain. The House passed the Army Bill to place volunteers on equal footing with regulars in war and authorize presidential call up of volunteer regiments to supplement the National Guard. Mr Mann questioned any link to Mexico and noted past similar measures before the Spanish War, while President Wilson travels regarding Mexico and hopes war is avoided though not confidently.
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Washington
Customs Department
United States
Denmark
Finland
Netherlands
Great Britain
Mann
Mexico
Wilson
Boston Fire Investigation Underway Inquiries Continue
The lodging-house blaze in Boston remains under investigation as officials seek to determine if over crowding caused the fire. Injured occupants are recovering and no additional deaths have been reported.
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New York
Butter trade inquiry in London continues
The Agente General reports exhaustive inquiries into butter handling across shipping firms port authority railways and merchants. The committee hears divergent views and broad suggestions from 14 sources and expects to finish in a fortnight. No direct evidence of price fixing has emerged as prices rise.
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London
Port of London Authority
Tooley Street
Mexican Crisis Describes Brutal Uprising Crimes
The Times correspondent in Mexico City reports a desperate situation driven by U S aims to freeze Huerta out. Northern disturbances mix revolutionary aims with brigandage, including mutilation torture murder rapine arson and violence against women and children. A removal of Huerta’s strong hand could bring appalling results.
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London
the Times
Mexico City
United States
Huerta
Rebels vow to repel American interference over Panama Canal
Rebel leaders declare they will not tolerate U S interference yet are willing to live on the best terms with the United States if properly treated and to aid in safeguarding the Panama Canal.
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Mexico
United States
Panama Canal
Havana Trial Involving Voodoo Practices And Child Victims
Havana reports say ten black defendants are on trial for practicing Voodooism with white children allegedly used as victims. Government aims to eradicate the superstition, describing nocturnal rites, snake worship, priestly trance, and alleged human sacrifice amid sensational claims of debauchery.
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Havana
Texan Floods Cause Massive Crop Loss and Drowning
Great floods hit Dallas and surrounding areas along the Colorado River from December 4 reporting seven drownings and widespread crop damage. About fifteen thousand people are homeless within a 200 by 100 mile region as towns like Waco and Hefty face inundation and rail service halts. Troops guard against looting while charities aid the displaced.
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New York
Dallas
Texas
Colorado
Grand Prairie
Waco
Hétty
Indian Rising Crisis Sparks Bengal Meeting Demands Repatriation
A large Bengal meeting at Calcutta Town Hall urged a searching inquiry into Natal trouble and proposed repatriation of every Indian. Resolutions thanked the Viceroy for intervention and protested South Africa restrictions, warning of a looming crisis across many places.
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Calcutta
Bengal
Burdwan
Natal
South Africa
Indians Hunger Strike for Food and Clothes in Durban Gaol
Fifty Indian prisoners in Durban Gaol stage a hunger strike on December 4 seeking redress over food and clothing supplies. The report notes the action was received December 5 at 8:25 a.m.
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Durban
Missionary warns of future race war in Empire
Rev. Mr Milburn, addressing a Bengali meeting, urged separation between England and colonies rather than allowing perpetual brutalities. He warned the present movement foretold a great race war within the Empire.
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Calcutta
Milburn
England
Vedrines Reaches Bulgaria On Round The World Flight
Vedrines the aviator has arrived at Sofia, continuing a bold global journey. He plans to fly next through India and Egypt, then toward Singapore, Sumatra, Batavia, and along Australia's west coast to Melbourne and Sydney. A sea voyage to South America follows, with further hops to Lisbon and Paris.
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Sofla
Vedrines
India
Egypt
Singapore
Sumatra
Batavia
Australia
Melbourne
Sydney
South America
Pacific
Panama
New Orleans
Lisbon
Paris
Glenn Curtis Plans Trans Atlantic Flight Initiative
Glenn Curtis, the noted American aviator, is organizing a spring trans Atlantic flight. He intends to build an aeroplane but will not participate himself, stating hundreds of aviators are ready to undertake the voyage.
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New York
Glenn . Curtis
Plant On Beach A Complete Collection At Onehunga
Police found a complete plant on the foreshore at Waikowai Park after oil launches at Onehunga were ransacked. The haul included coxapess, charte, binnacles, benzine tins, provisions, clothing and jewellery, suggesting a planned trip to Australia by the culprits.
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Auckland
Onehunga
Waikowai Park
Australia
Thirteen Deaths Reported In Severe Flooding
Thirteen people are dead after floods hit Dallas and surrounding areas. Residents unable to leave their homes receive food by baskets and boats. A train near Marlin halted as passengers waited for rescue while water rose to coach floors. Cemetery inundation halts burials at Dallas City.
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New York
Prison Reform in California Abolishes Striped Uniforms
In California a reform move replaces striped prison uniforms with plain blue serge suits. About 2000 convicts were gathered to watch the old uniforms burn, the prison band playing until the flames died. Six suits saved for incorrigibles in solitary confinement. prisoners now classified as incorrigibles compulsorily well behaved and an honour class seeking reform.
Hoare Wins Libel Damages Against Truth Publisher
Melbourne December 5 reported that B and Jamin Hoare were awarded 750 pounds in damages against John Norton proprietor of the Truth newspaper for alleged libel published by the defense.
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Melbourne
Jamin Hoare
John Norton
Truth
Laxtonberry wins notice at Royal Horticultural Show
A new fruit laxtonberry from Laxton Bros of Bedford attracted attention. It is a hybrid of loganberry and raspberry, combining large fruit with loganberry growth. Three new orchids debuted, including the Lacio Castleyne, a large hybrid priced around £100 with crimson lips and dark mauve sepals and petals.
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Messrs Laxton Bros
Bedford
Llanelly Engine Drivers Strike Spreads Labour Unrest
Reports from Llanelly state three hundred railway engine drivers began a strike on December 4 with five hundred idle as coal wagons are held up. Union officials deny a full strike while Mr A Thomas calls the action unconstitutional. Great Western Railway engine men at Cardiff plan to strike today.
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London
Llanelly
A. Thomas
Great Western Railway
Cardiff
All Collieries Cease Work Across Glamorgan
All mid Glamorgan collieries have stopped work and the Neath Port Talbot ironworks are closing for want of coal. Railwaymen at Cardiff and Merthyr have struck. Ten thousand miners idle in the Maestog and Bridgend districts. The Paddington express has been cancelled.
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London
Mid- Glamorgan
Engineers Favor Political Fund Ballot Result
A ballot among members of the Amalgamated Engineers, about 140 000 in membership, shows 10 686 voting in favor of a political fund and 12 750 against.
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Amalgamated’ Engineers
Appeal Court decision limits coal miners wage act reach
London December 4 appeals court ruled the Coal Mines Minimum Wages Act does not empower joint district boards to ascertain minimum earnings at piecework. The decision affects 180,060 miners.
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London
Postal Trouble Substitutes for Thee Graphists
London officials report plan to use army telegraphists if post office telegraphists strike. The notice dated December 4 says authorities have arranged contingencies to keep telegraphic service running.
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London
Post
Thief Steals £17 500 From Train Bag
Investigations reveal a thief cut the side of a railway van on the Brugséls Verviers line to reach a bag containing bank notes valued at £17,500. He gained access through a dog compartment, suggesting prior knowledge of valuables and route.
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Brussels
Brugséls-Verviers
Russian laborer jailed for brutal mistreatment of apprentices
Joseph, a 2 KR builder, was sentenced to a year in prison and recommended for deportation for thrashing two apprenticed girl typists aged 16 and 18. He had prior sentences including ten years for administering drugs and five years for fraud.
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London
Joseph
Josephson
Accidental Death Reported in Argerton and Invercargill
A mangled OCR note reports a 19 year old Thom George Gatterell employed by Mr Ai Eagle in Belvede Jersey breeder attempted suicide by poison but was saved. In Invercargill a married woman near a local area is shot dead in a separate incident. details are incomplete and treated as accidental per early notes.
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Arterton
Thom George ‘Gatterell
Ai. Eagle
Ian
Belvede Jersey
Pison
Invercargill
Decemer
Martin
Weather Report Predicts Variable Breezes and Cloudy Skies
After a cool morning, conditions look milder with hazy spells and increasing heat. Expect variable breezes, northerly moderate to strong winds, and a falling barometer about sixteen hours from now as misty periods occur.
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