Debates Cloud Passage of Women's Franchise Bill
London reports tense canvassing over the Franchise Bill as Liberal splits sharpen. Sir Edward Grey's amendment to strike out male may pass by a slim margin, with Labour and Liberal opponents weighing adult suffrage and occupier based provisions. Nationalists hold key votes amid divided Conservative and Irish outlooks.
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London
Asquith
Edward Grey
Henderson
Labour Party
Dickinson
Lyttchon
Alr Dickinson
Anti-Suffrage Meeting Led by Lord Curzon at Queen's Hall
Lord Curzon presided at a crowded anti-suffrage meeting in Queen's Hall. Speakers included the Hon. C H Hobhouse Sir Edward Clark and Mrs Humphrey Ward with support from many Commons members. Letters of sympathy were read from Hon R McKenna Healy and Austen Chamberlain.
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Lord. Curzon
Queen's Hall
Disfranchising London Sparks City Conservative Defiance
A meeting of the City Conservative Association passed a resolution opposing disfranchisement of the City. Balfour warned the Government’s plan would destroy City institutions and cited Irish voting concessions as part of the threat. He vowed efforts to save the City from wreck.
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London
City Conservative Association
Balfour
Hoe
London Traffic Claims Policeman Amid Bus Fatality
A motor bus killed a policeman directing traffic in London. The tragedy intensifies a ten month tally of 310 road deaths from motor vehicles versus 140 from other vehicles, underscoring public outcry over motor fatalities in the city.
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London
The Foiled Burglars. Hothorn pearl theft attempt ends
Four burglars armed with a van attacked Rubin’s Hothorn offices after six on Saturday. They built a tent around the safe, blew it for hours but bored only a four by two inch hole. Pearls worth £30,000 were within reach and a second hole could have unlocked £50,000 more. They fled leaving boots gloves pepper and acid drops.
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London
Rubin
Hothorn
Pearl Fisheries
West Australia
New Zealand Defense Move Toward Australasian Navy
Sydney reports a proposed formation of an Australasian Navy with New Zealand joining through Britain’s support. Canada would supply a Pacific fleet unit, and NZ would receive two third-class Sydney-type cruisers, three Parramatta-type destroyers, and two submarines at an estimated cost of £1,250,000. A New Zealand Naval Board is deemed necessary.
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Sydney
Sun
Melbourne
New Zealand
Great Britain
South Pacific
James Allen
Pacific
China
Canada
Admiralty
London
New Zealand Naval Board
Australia and Canada New Zealand defence co operation
Senator Pearce outlines three schemes from the 1909 Conference and notes only the Australian agreement has been implemented. He argues Canada and New Zealand should enact their plans or offer substitutes to ensure Pacific defence, while Australia prefers not to send a minister to the Defence Committee. Britain can build ships but must supply crews.
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Melbourne
Pearce
Commonwealth
Conference of Defence
Canada
New Zaland
New Zealand
Pacific
Australia
South Africa
Vancouver
Imperial
Admiralty
Britain
Dominions
Silence of Mr Massey in Melbourne defence talk
Auckland January 22 Mr Massey declined to confirm or deny Melbourne statements on New Zealand defence policy saying he could not discuss the subject during the interview.
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Auckland
Massey
Melbourne
New Zealand
Balkan War Developments Weigh Turkish Peace Prospects
Constantinople dispatch reports a empty Treasury may steer the Grand Council's tomorrow meeting toward peace as financial strain dominates policy decisions amid the Balkan conflict.
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Constantinople
Grand Council
Servian Preparations Officers Recalled
Belgrade reports that all officers on leave are ordered to return to their stations forthwith as part of heightened wartime readiness.
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Belgrade
Greek victory in Lessiani Hills drives Turks from Lozzessi
In January Athens reports General Sapoundrakis routed Turkish forces in the Lessiani Hills and seized Lozzessi. Turkish retreat to Bizani followed, the fortress area said to guard Janina.
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Athens
Sapoundrakis
Lessiani
Lozzessi
Bizani
Janina
Turkey’s Determination Presses Peace Terms
The Ottoman News Agency from Constantinople reports the Porte has sent a circular to European ambassadors warning that if Allies fail to accept Turkey’s peace terms by week’s end, Ottoman delegates at the London Peace Conferences will be recalled. Turkey pledges to stand firm on Adrianople and the Aegean islands as sacrifices reach their limit.
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London
Constantinople
Porte
Europe
Turkey
Adrianople
Egean
The Wireless Contract Demand Evokes Marconi Committee Action
The Marconi Committee continues probe into the Marconi contract. Mr Godfrey Isaacs says Marconi pressed to give evidence but was denied. Post-acceptance material costs rose 15 percent. Marconi shares dipped to 3 pounds 13 shillings 6d then closed at 4 pounds 4d. The Daily News favors canceling the contract. The Defence Committee backs an Imperial system, hampering the post office and raising questions about projected stations if canceled.
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London
Marconi Committee
Marconi
Godfrey Isaacs
Marconi Company
Daily News
Defence Committee
Labour Unrest Rises After Small Wage Offer Sparks Riot
New York January 21 garment workers walkout over meager wage rise. Skirt waist employees riot upon learning strike breakers were summoned. Numerous arrests reported and many injured as men and women are beaten and trampled.
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New York
New South Wales miners show improved outlook in north district
Sydney reports the fallout from the sheeting of colliery proprietors improves prospects in the northern district. Authorities expect the Joint Conciliation Committee to be revived and industrial peace maintained.
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Sydney
Segregation Policy Backed by Hertzog in Pretoria Speech
General Hertzog told a Pretoria audience that native segregation was inevitable and proposed banning natives from buying land in European districts while placing other colored people on a different footing from natives. He urged fair treatment of natives without hampering whites.
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Capetown
Hertzog
Pretoria
Czar Declines to Prosecute Imperial Lieutenants
The Russian Czar declines to confirm the Council of Empire's recommendation to prosecute Lieutenants Kurloff Spiridovich Ferigin and Culjahire, and the proceedings have been abandoned.
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ST. ‘Petersburg
Czar
Council of Empire
Kurloff
Spiridovitch
Ferigin
Culjahire
Emigration of Agriculturists Discussed in Commons
In the House of Commons Dr Chapple urged action on attracting top agriculturists from Australia and Canada and tightening emigration controls. Mr Harcourt said a Special Committee would not help and noted the Dominions Commission is already examining the issue.
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London
House of Commons
Chapple
Australia
Canada
Harcourt
Dominions’ Commission
Free Trade Advocates Rally in City Meeting
Lord Avebury chaired a large City gathering urging free trade with speakers Lords Balfour of Burleigh Brassey Ritchie and Inchcape voicing support.
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London
Lord Avebury
Balfour of
Burleigh
Brassey
Ritchie
Welsh Disestablishment Debate Promises Clause Remodel
In the House of Commons on January 21 Mr McKenna pledged to remodel clause 22 to grant the Disestablished Church the same freedom as other free Churches, especially regarding the Deceased Wife's Sister Act.
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London
House of Commons
McKenna
Insurance Act Inquest Blames Overloaded Doctor
An inquest into a two state insured labourer in Lambeth found a doctor gave a useless powder without examination and the patient died of syncope. The doctor said many people waited for medical tickets when the deceased called. Verdict cited scandalous overwork. Doctors panels in London have been increased.
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Lambeth
Water Board faces funding squeeze in Sydney
The Water and Sewerage Board in Sydney reports a money shortage with applications for connections rising while only half the usual labor gangs are working. If government funds do not arrive soon, about a hundred more workers may be dismissed.
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Sydney
Water and Sewerage Board
Hardships of Emigrants to Australia
London January 22 Mr Kinloch Cooke Unionist member for Devonport questioned Mr Harcourt about distress among the wives and families of emigrants to Australia due to higher passenger rates. Harcourt said some States raised rates because shipping costs rose and denied that the Emigration Office was not up to date.
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London
Kinloch Cooke
Devonport
Harcourt
Australia
Colima Volcano Erupts Causing Panic in Mexican Towns
A Colima eruption near Mexico City drives residents to flee as stock losses mount and towns face peril. Colima, 12 750 feet high, lies 35 miles northeast of Colima city on the Pacific coast. a violent eruption was last seen in June 1869.
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Mexico City
Colima
Pacific
Mexico
Catholic Governor Controversy Sparks Orange Protest in NSW
The Grand Lodge of Orangemen of New South Wales passes a resolution protesting Sir Gerald Strickland's appointment as Governor of New South Wales due to his Roman Catholic faith in a predominantly Protestant state. The move will be sent to the Premier for transmission to His Majesty. Sir Gerald Strickland's extensive career includes roles in Malta, the Leeward Islands, Tasmania, and Western Australia.
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Sydney
Grand Lodge of Orangemen of
New South Wales
Gerald Strickland
J.B
K.C
M.G
Count Della Catena
Malta
Leeward Islands
Tasmania
Western Australia
Disturbed Mexico Murder of Americans Sparks Cruiser Dispatch
Reports of American ranchers killed in Mexico prompted another cruiser to Acapulco. Rebels abducted foreign women. A British warship stands ready to evacuate English residents.
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Washington
Mexico
Acapulco
Shackleton charged with misappropriating funds from Lord Gower
London January 81 Francis Shackleton faces charges of misappropriating 56000 pounds belonging to Lord Ronald Gower. Gower had become a guarantor of Shackleton's 40000 pound overdraft in 1910 and held six thousand shares in Shackleton's associated company. Prosecutors claim Shackleton knew the shares were devalued.
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London
Francis Shackleton Jg
Lord Ronald Gower
Shackleton
Warner’s Rust Proof Corsets Hit New Low Mark
Ad notes new low waist long skirted models from Warner’s Rust Proof Corsets. Every pair guaranteed. Appears in a brief catalog-style listing from Oval Drapers.
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Asx
Warner
From Miner to Party Leader in Australian Politics
Newspapers spotlight Mr Cook rising to party leadership after his election, framing the ascent as a dramatic shift from miner to political figure. The coverage emphasizes the surprising career path and the implications for Australian politics.
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London
Mr Cook
Miner
Glasgow fire accident injures six children
A powder-cap among coal exploded in a Glasgow home on New Year’s Eve, badly injuring six children of a mother. The blast occurred as coal was being placed on the fire. Local authorities reported the incident as a serious household accident.
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London
Glasgow
Persian unrest prompts British intervention plan
London dispatch reports a special Times correspondent in Persia stating that restoring order requires British intervention in northern Persia. He proposes a new treaty with Russia as the quickest way to end the current chaos and prevent partition.
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London
Times
Persia
Great Britain
Russia
Chicago Federation of Labour Denounces Los Angeles Dynomite Case
resolutions by the Chicago Federation of Labour condemn the dynamite conspiracy prosecutions in Los Angeles California. they claim trumped up charges bias by judge and jury and say the government aims to crush organised labour. john fitzpatrick says no Avterney unionist believes the men are guilty.
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New York
Chicago Federation of Labour
Los Angeles
California
Anderson
John Fitzpatrick
Federation
Avterney
Titanic tragedy divides Denver woman in divorce case
Mrs Mary Rippey of Denver obtained a divorce after believing her husband deserted her. She learned last week that her spouse, who traveled on the Titanic under an assumed name, perished in the disaster. A search for two presumed surviving children of Montgomery Smart ends with the filing of his will leaving most of the estate to Australian friends.
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Mary Rippey
Denver
Colorado
Montgomery Smart
Australia
United States Parcels Post Faces Stamp Shortage
A weeklong trial of the parcels post in the United States led to overwhelming demand for the distinctive stamps. Post offices nationwide have telegrammed for more stamps as daily demand rose from 5,000,000 to 7,000,000. printers are working around the clock to meet the need.
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Washington
United States
Postal Department
Beeby Signals Labour Support If Re-elected at Blayney
In a Blayney speech Mr Beeby pledged to back the Labour Government if returned. His supporters voiced confidence of a strong Labour vote in Blayney.
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Sydney
Beeby
Blayney
Ex-theatrical Manager Yorke Repaid Sum After Charge Drop
A December 18 note states Philip Yorke was summoned for obtaining 150 pounds by false pretences from Mrs Kingdom Smith of Sydney over a music hall starring plan. Mrs Smith has withdrawn the charge as Yorke repaid most of the money.
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London
Philip Yorke
Kingdom-Smith
Sydney
Smith
Yorke
Frozen mutton shipment reaches Berlin from Australia
Berlin on January 8 reports a consignment of 3000 carcases of frozen mutton arriving from Australia. The arrival underscores ongoing trade links and supply of meat to Germany amid wartime shortages.
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Berlin
Australia
Labour Party to Remain in Office Nine Months Ahead
Sydney reports Mr Hall states Labour will stay in office for the full term and elections will occur about nine months hence. The note, dated July 22, comes with the New South Wales elections context.
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Sydney
Hall
Labour Party
Central Police Court Charts Drink Habit Reform Scheme
The scheme targets casual drunks with a six month pledge. Rev Mr Hammond and a missioner will speak to likely offenders in the court yard. Signatories will be visited at home and receive encouraging letters. Victoria data show 25 percent sign and 80 percent keep pledge.
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Sydney
America
Victoria
Central Police Court
Hammond
Six-Powers fail to fund China aid in Europe strain
On January 21 in Peking the six powers notified China they cannot provide advances presently due to European financial stringency. China’s Finance Minister replied that funds are needed soon and warned alternatives may be considered if no supply is forthcoming.
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Peking
six-Powers’ Group
China
Europe
Archibald Currie and Co. Business Acquired by British India Company
The British India Company has acquired Archibald Currie and Co. business and fest.
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British India Company
Archibald Currie and Co
Great Britain Leads Large Scout Roll Call
A British Scout census shows 138715 Boy Scouts in Great Britain and 40473 overseas. Lord Rosebery presides over the London Scout organization as president.
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Boy Scouts
Great Britain
Lord Rosebery
Leisdon Boy Scouts
Japanese politics forms Constitutional Unionists party
Tokio January 21 Prince Katsura unable to reconcile factions has formed a new political group named the Constitutional Unionists aiming to shape policy and power in the empire.
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TOKIO
Prince Katsura
Constitutional Unionists
Germany pushes naval arms beyond plan says Manchester Courier
London reports a Manchester Courier scoop claiming Germany has six new cruisers upgraded to armored class and virtually invulnerable, and that twenty four torpedo boat destroyers were laid down last year instead of twelve, putting Germany ahead of its naval expansion programme. Paris papers also note growing German military strength.
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London
Manchester Courier
Germany
Paris
Mikado coronation planned in 1914 headline burst
A miscellaneous page item notes the Mikado coronation set for 1914, a rich American paying £1000 for a three pound champion Pomeranian, Sacco the fasting man marries after a 42 day fast, wedding to a 17 year old girl. A constitutional league forms.
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London
Sacco
Constitutional League
Editor fined for using Post Office to circulate indecent sports content
London January report states editor Dewerdettie was fined 90 pounds for using the Post Office to distribute sporting items containing indecent material.
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la Pa
Ondon
Dewerdettie
Royalty votes and empire notes from a mixed news page
Reports on King Victor Emmanuel’s name on the Rome electoral roll sparking royal voting debates. London traffic tallies at Mansion House and Blackfriars Bridge panel the city’s 1910s transit, while Churchill cites German navy figures. Suffragists’ lantern march in Oxford ends with clashes. a London kidnapping tale emerges. drills aid Montreal orphans as a fire traps 900 children, yet everyone is rescued without injury.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Rome
House of Commons
Mansion House
Royal College of Surgeons
Napoleon
Oxford
London
Willie
Sydney
Montreal
Wellington Cup Meeting Outcomes At Trentham Race Day
Heavy rain and drizzle greet opening races at the Wellington Cup Meeting. Winners include Rangikapua in the Welter, Semaphore in the Welter Handicap, Sangomary in the Electric Handicap, and Salabury in the Nursery Handicap with margins and times noted for each event. Scratches included Otakura Whanaki Blue Lake.
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Trentham
A. Bio
Welter
Rangikapua
Lady Nolan
Mosgiel
Fame
Lmin
Otakura
Whanaki
Anniver
Merry Frank
Con the Shaughrana
eTiie
Sangomary
Styx
Lady
Georgia
Blue Lake
Salabury I
Soltano
Immer
Sunbird
Bowling Tournament in Christchurch Third Day Plays In Fine Weather
Results from the Christchurch bowling tournament show numerous doubles matchups led by Prince defeating Alpe and Brown defeating Gow. Other notable results include Maynard defeating Sansom and Maxwell prevailing over Manning as play continued on January 22 in fine weather.
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Christchurch
Prince
Alpe
Wood
Clarke
Brown
Gow
Macfadden
Scott
Efford
Quane
Rennie
Wallace
Allen
Taylor
Sheddan
Kerr
Martin
Lorimer
Stark
Milner
Lill
Parkerl
Cormack
Daniels
Portes
Chetwin
Thompson
Henderson
Poole
Coull
Inkston
Goldstone
Buchanan
Smith
Payne
Raphael
Pettigrew
Sandstein
Lillington
Angus
Kershaw
Mosley
Young
Spiller
Clark
Bentley
Irvine
Button
Kilner
MacDougall
Wilson
Hill
McFadyen
Wylie
Paterson
Maynard
Sansom
Johnston
Barlow
Thomson
Dawson
F. Smith
Mitchel
Tirnbull
Hunter
Breckenridge
Redpath
Mercer
Waddell
Davis
McDonald
Cresswell
Brackenridge
Herlog
White
Henley
Medlison
George
Smellie
Robertson
Parsons
Wales
Marriott
Manning
Maxwell
Walker
Taser
Hain
Campbell
Casev
Keast
Jones
Wedderspoon
Edwards
Colville
Hay
Austin
Lillicrap
Bent
Doidan
Prior
Bucher
Compton
Allante
Fowngs
Hannaway
Dobbs
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