Railway Servants Union Pushes for Favorable Rules
The Amalgamated Society conference pressed Railway Servants Minister W Hall-Jones on casual laborer tickets, housing and pensions, classification act adjustments, and pay scales. The minister granted some gains and denied most requests, urging discipline and efficiency, while the association lamented the lack of conference with the minister.
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Amalgamated Society
W. Hall-Jones
Ans
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The New American Farmer Factory Era Begins
The piece argues the American farm has become a factory driven by educated leadership and machines. It cites 1897 as a turning point with high wheat prices, large foreign investment, and the rise of agricultural education and research. It notes the growth of farm machinery and alcohol engines, reducing labor time per acre and expanding output.
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United States
Tirepe
America
Standard Oil
Carnegie
Steel Trust
Telcium
Kirig
Alli
Italy
Austro-Hungary
Russia
Sam
Jowa
W.O. Atwater
Washington
Town College
International Warvester Co
Milwaukee
Gasson
Trains and Telephones In Southland Railways
The Southland Times notes portable telephones will soon be fitted on long rail segments without lines. The compact unit fits a one by one foot box with two cell battery. A bamboo rod connects to overhead wire sending warning or distress messages to wherever reach and aid. Similar devices have been used for about a year on the Lumsden Kingston Line in Southland.
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Southland
Southland Times
aeTa
Lumsden-Kingston
Australia faces a wool clip shortage of 100000 bales
The Australian wool clip is expected to fall by about 100000 bales, with early-month figures showing a 112000 bale decline from last year. The Pastor alists' Review notes wage declines and trade dulness keep buyers from woolen goods, predicting a weaker supply of sound warp wools and sparse outer-supply nails despite a strong statistical position.
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Australia
Tasman Found New Zealand On December Ninth 1842
Report notes Tasman discovered New Zealand on December 9 1842 aligning with the 84th birthday of poet John Milton. The record blends exploration history with a literary coincidence, linking maritime discovery to a celebrated author.
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Tasman
New Zealand
John Milton
Prevention of Crimes Bill debated in House of Commons
London news reports the Prevention of Crimes Bill granting preventive detention from five to ten years with Home Secretary power to shorten sentences. It creates Borstal reformatories for under 21s and a new indefinite detention option near Parkhurst Prison. Debate features Gladstone and opponents warning against eroding liberty. second reading carried 183 to 11.
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Parkhurst Prison
Isle of Wight
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Clavell Salter
Poole
Wilaixve Belloc
Western
Europe
Atherley Jones
Recorder
Newcastle
Berne
J. M. Robertson
Tyneside
Staveley-Hill
Banbury
Pavel
Mr Gladstone
Rawlinson
K.C
Cambridge
Hugh Cecil
Lord Roberts
Frederick Banbury
Balloonist plans Atlantic crossing by balloon flight
Dr Frederick Fielding of San Antonio Texas and partner Howard Honeywell announce a Atlantic crossing attempt by balloon. They designed a strong basket with airtight compartments life saving gear and a deep cock bottom to serve as an improvised lifeboat in case of accident.
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Frederick Fielding
San Antonio
Texas
Atlantic Ocean
Cr Fielding
Howard Honeywell
Aeronauta
A Thought on Harm by Women and Men
A quotation contrasts harm by women and men, imagining both stacked to plague the earth, then notes the failings of men would still fail to sustain even a young girl for a tenth of a year, attributed to J. K. Stephen.
New British Cavalry Sword Adopted By Army
Design by Mole and Sons Birmingham approved for manufacture. The straight tapered blade replaces the old curved blade used for over fifty years. Roebling in New Jersey tests Krupp steel car at 140 mph, claimed military use. Canon Hensley Henson urges timely payment to aid the unemployed. Sir Robert Hart cites sun and timing as keys to success. Viking boat found near Haddeby tied to King Siegfried burial. Postmaster General offers prize for artistic telegraph pole. Old Age Pensions claims total 468164 with breakdown by England Ireland Scotland Wales. Scunthorpe debtor will pay five shillings monthly after January 1 due to pension. Rheumatic cure RAeumo advertised with claims of reducing uric acid.
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Birmingham
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Scunthorpe
Lincolnshire
Sir George Sherston Baker
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