Imperial Conference faces accountability gaps says Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph argues the Imperial Conference lacks a Parliament or electorate to answer to. Dominion Premiers are consulted but the British Ministry retains executive authority, with a loose joint machinery for naval defence foreign policy and inter empire trade that should be amended without curtailing overseas self determination.
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Pex Press Association
London
Daily Telegraph
House of Commons
Imperial Conference address denial issued
London June 9 The Imperial Conference Secretariat denies reports that Dr Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University was invited to address the Imperial Conference on Federal Constitutions or any topic. Mr Massey calls the statement obviously unfounded as no one is entitled to speak without conference invitation which is not yet constituted.
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London
Imperial Conference Secretariat
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Massey
Future government debate at Royal Colonial Institute
Sir John Findlay argued against Imperial Federation at the Royal Colonial Institute in London. He urged a biannual conference of Prime Ministers and ministerial talks in between. Mr Massey called an Imperial Parliament impossible and praised the current system. Sir Robert Stout warned Imperial Federation would require a written Constitution, limiting Dominion status.
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London
John Findlay
Royal Colonial Institute
Empire
Massey
Robert Stout
League of Nations agrees to admit Germany upon Versailles terms
Paris reports that the International Association of the League of Nations decided to admit Germany once she fulfills Article 1 conditions of the Versailles Treaty. The decision reflects adherence to treaty terms and international process.
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Per
Press Association
Paris
International Association of the League of Nations
Germany
Congress Elects Rayssen General Secretary of League Unions
Geneva reports that to avoid a political perception the General Federation of League of Nations' Unions chose Professor Rayssen as secretary general, instead of M Venizelos.
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London
Geneva
M. Venizelos
General Federation of League of Nations’ Unions
Congress
Rayssen
Soldiers Conference in Dunedin Resumes Sessions
The Dominion Conference of the RSA in Dunedin resumes and notes the New Zealand Workers' Union offer of cooperation to settle soldiers on the land. It warns many soldiers are employed on weaker work at below current pay rates and calls for action to address it. The incoming executive is asked to press for Anzac Day Act amendments to make the day a holiday with reduced work restrictions and to note the police badge incident with no further action planned.
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Dunedin
Dominion
RSA
New Zealand Workers’ Union
R.S.A
Imperial League of Australia
Commissioner of Police
Regraded Pensions urged by Returned Soldiers group
Morning session of the Returned Soldiers Association conference urged regrading of pensions for specific injuries and establishment of a medical board to review cases. The body decided not to press a universal 75 percent increase, renews re exams for temporary pensioners, and endorses a gliding scale tied to cost of living with 3 10s for 1921 as a fair maximum. It lauded Mr Harpers work on the Pensions Board.
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Dunedin
Returned Soldiers’ Association
Harper
Association
Pensions Board
Wood's Great Peppermint Cure Promoted for Coughs
An 19th century health advertisement promotes Wood's Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds. The copy emphasizes relief and natural ingredients, appealing to households seeking domestic patent medicines.
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Wood
Chinese adviser warns renewing Anglo Japanese Pact harms China
Mr Lennox Simpson, political adviser to the Chinese government, argues that renewing the Anglo-Japanese Alliance without settling China Japan issues shows Britain willing to sacrifice China in the Pacific. He predicts near term Shantung settlement, notes Canadian PM likely rejects harm to British American ties, and cites rising anti British sentiment in China to be checked by authorities.
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Per
Press Association
London
Morning Post
Lennox Simpson
China
Japan
Great Britain
Pacific
Shantung
Far East
Australia
Chain of
Borneo
Sumtra
Ava
Britain
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Simpson
United States
Hughes denial of Australia treaty remarks
Statement by Mr Hughes refutes criticism over alleged comments about renewing the Anglo Japanese Treaty. He says the criticism was based on something he did not say and notes he has made no press statement in England on the matter.
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London
Australia
Hughes
Vingland
Ballot Planned on Miner Strike Terms by Federation
A meeting of the National Federation of Miners decided to take a ballot on the terms proposed by coal owners. The result will be announced on June 17 and a two thirds majority will be required to continue the strike.
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Per
Press Association
London
National Federation Tion of Miners
Emperor Karl to Leave End of August at Swiss Request
Berne reports that Emperor Karl will depart at the end of August following a request from the Swiss government. The move is described as a formal withdrawal arranged through diplomatic channels.
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Per Press Association
Ane Il
Berne
Karl
Monarch and leaders to depart for front
Athens reports the King Prime Minister and Minister for War will leave for the front tomorrow setting the stage for wartime leadership presence.
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Athens
Senate orders naval committee to probe Sims speech
Washington June 9 the Senate directed the naval committee to investigate Admiral Sims's recent speech raising questions about its content and implications.
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Admiral Sims
Washington
Senate
Naval
Touching scenes at Poplar Church for late Mr Crooks
At Poplar Church, mourners from all classes filed past the bier of the late Mr Crooks as fellow workers kept a constant vigil over his coffin during the long procession.
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London
Poplar Church
Mr Crooks
Kellaway Abandons Newspaper Postage Increase Plan
In the House of Commons Postmaster General F G Kellaway says protests from business interests led to dropping proposed higher rates on newspapers and printed papers for overseas. The move sacrifices about 300000 pounds in revenue.
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London
House of Commons
F. G. Kellaway
Tata Bank Shareholders Pass Accounts Amid Policy Debate
Delhi reports Tata bank shareholders approved the annual accounts as the Indian section rejects claims of racial prejudice against English directors while insisting Indians must occupy responsible positions.
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Delhi
Tata Bank Finaly
Near East Problems Discussed at Chequers Court
The Daily Chronicle reports a ministers conference at Chequers Court on the Near East danger. Britain aims to stay neutral but may shift policy due to Kemalist hostility and Turkish port bans. Naval or indirect aid to Greece could replace a land campaign if crises worsen.
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Preag Association
London
Daily Chronicle
Chequers Court
Near East
Constantinople
Middle East
Greece
Liners and Aircraft for Empire Mail Transport
A Shipping Committee proposal to integrate liners with aircraft to speed Empire mail delivery. Ships would carry swift aeroplanes that can ascend from the vessel within flying distance of its destination and land at nearby aerodromes for rapid train connections.
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Per Press Association
Fire Times
London
Shipping Committee
Imperial Conference
Charlot Crashes Iceberg Off Newfoundland
The steamer Charlot reports striking an iceberg off Newfoundland with unknown damage. The Seapool, previously reported damaged after a collision with ice, is returning to St Johns. Vessels report heavy ice packs near the Grand Banks but shipping lines say major liners are safe despite berg sightings.
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New York
Newfoundland
St. Johns
Grand Banks
United States Shipping Board
Trade with Russia Reported in Berlin Negotiations
The ageblatt says British and German industrial groups reached accords to develop trade and exploit Russian resources after talks led by M. Krassin in Berlin with Herr Hugo Stinnes. It notes Russia's reconstruction plans in coordination with Russian delegates and that Lenin will reconfirm the coalition government.
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Per Press Association
Berlin
Ageblatt
Russia
M. Krassin
Hugo Stinnes
Lenin
Poison sale fined in Dunedin case forcing label dispute
Ewen P. Pees, chemist, fined 20s for selling a poison containing excess carbolic acid to an unknown recipient. A later charge of selling without clear poison labeling was dismissed after a woman purchased the bottle on May 16 and died the next day with the bottle nearby. The court noted grocers also sold the prohibited poison, arguing heavier penalties would be unfair to the defendant.
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Dunedin
Ewen P. Pees
Bartholomew
Bolshevik Plot Suppressed in Nordic Regions
In Stockholm a Bolshevik plot led to six Finns and Swedes being arrested and a planned revolt across northern Sweden, Norway, and Finland. A coup against Boden was proposed and more arrests were expected. Police plan to expel about 400 foreign Bolsheviks.
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Per Press Association
Stockholm
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Boden
Gloucestershire- Australian Tour Drawn at Gloucester
Gloucestershire posted 179 in their first innings and 140 for one wicket in the second before stumps as the match ended in a draw. Captaincy shifted to Bardsley with Armstrong resting Gregory while the Prince of Wales attended and cheered the players. Gregory led Gloucester’s bowling with four for 38 in the first innings and added key figures in the second, Rob inson and Dipper top-scored as Robinson made 3 and Dipper 70 not out, with Barnett 66 not out aiding the innings.
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Press Association
Awm
United Service
London
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Prince of Wales
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Rowlands
Robinson
Gregory
Mills
Parker
Bennett
Gloucester
F. Robinson
Dipper
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Bardsley
Ryder
Barnett
Mailey
Hammond
Hendryce Dipper
B. Mailey
Bichela
Smith
Williama
B. Gregory
H Gregory
Greegory
Marley
Anne Ee
Boling
A Madey
J Ryder
Macartney
Andrews
Pellew
Mayne
Move to secure longer play before Australia test match
The United Football and Cricket Club at Sheffield seeks three days of play before the test against Australia. They urged Yorkshire County Club to cancel the match unless three days are granted, warning they may arrange to play elsewhere. The chairman of Sheffield United F and C says a two day match is worthless and a farce.
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London
Sheffield
United Football and Cricket’ Club
Yorkshire
Yorkshire County Club
Australia
Sheffield United Football and Cricket Club Committee
Davis Cup Team Sails for Vancouver from Sydney
The Australasian Davis Cup team departed Sydney this afternoon aboard the Niagara bound for Vancouver via Auckland.
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Australasia
Sydney
Vancouver
Auckland
Tennis Association votes to keep Australasian HQ in Sydney
By nine votes to five the Tennis Association defeated a motion to relocate the Australasian headquarters from Sydney. The proposal originated in Melbourne and was argued during the meeting reported in This Day.
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Sydney
Tennis Association
Melbourne
Control of junior labour advances in trade talks
The Board of Trade began discussions on a plan to curb junior labour. The draft scheme bans admission of anyone under 14 to any occupation and limits apprenticeships to match the ongoing supply of skilled machinists.
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Sydney
Board of Trade
Fortune Teller's Palm Readings Fade as Home Remedy Triumphs
Fragmentary reminiscence recalls paying a fortune teller a dollar for palm reading that warned of a Spanish flu death. The narrator, sick and despondent, finds solace and cure in Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, a domestic remedy that supposedly foils fate.
Wool Market Shows Improvement in Crossbreds at Christchurch Sale
The fifth Christchurch wool sale with 8000 lots opened under NZ Wool Brokers Association rules. Prices rose for crossbreds and medium wools, home buyers led by Bradford mills scarce, and most of the merino forward was withdrawn after failed sales. Buyers showed sharp price limits with reserves noted as "one out of the barrel."
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Christchurch
New Zealand Farmers’Co-operative’ Associations
New Zealand
Wool Brokers’ Association
Wellington
Bradford
Dominion
North Island
Wool brokers report strong overseas demand at Christchurch sale
The Christchurch Woolbrokers Association notes spirited buyer interest with most wool going to overseas markets. Fleece wool sold poorly with no scoured wool demand. Merris-Best ranged from 10d to 12d, up to 134d. Medium 81d to 94d. Lower quality 1d to 8d. Halfbreds Best 10d-12d. Medium 8 4d-9 3d. Lower 1d-8d. Threequarters Best 74d-83d. Medium 64d-74d. Lower 5d-6d. Best 64d-74d. Crossbreds Medium 4d-6d. Lower quality 1d-3 4d.
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Christchurch
Quotations at London Wool Sale Report
At the free wool sale there was good selection of scoured and greasy serices. Some Tasmanians were in strong demand with Germans as the largest operators. Everything sold at full opening rates. small advances noted. Strong home and continental demand for crossbreds at full rates. Dunjos? clip prices listed.
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Per Press Association
London
Bradford Market Faces Coal Shortage Pressure
Bradford market reports a road zone and tight coal supplies harming trade. Quotations show 64s at 491, 60s at 38d and 39d, and 50s at 22d as shortages hit prices.
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Bradford
Derbys remarks on colonies becoming allies in cotton trade
Lord Derby addressed the British Cotton-Growing Association in Manchester saying relations with colonies are shifting from dependencies to colleagues and allies. He noted hope that Mr Churchill would drive the change smoothly, relying on Churchill's qualities.
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Per
Press Association
London
Lord Derby
British Cotton-Growing Association
Manchester
Churchill
Liquor Trades Employees Threaten Council Switch
Liquor trades employees threaten to withdraw from the Labour Council following a meis decision in favour of prohibition, signaling potential labour action and realignment of union affiliations.
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Liquor Trades
The
Labour Council
Meie
Football for Ladies Organizes Rugby League Team
Over 100 young men attended a preliminary meeting to form ladies teams for a Rugby League. Training starts next week with public exhibitions planned once players graduate.
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Rugby League
Springboks Play Melbourne Tests Against Victorian Union
Mr Palmer receives notice that the Springboks will tour Melbourne to face Victorian Rugby Union teams in a series of matches. The announcement highlights engagement with local rugby organizations and regional clubs in Victoria.
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Palmer
a_ renly
Springboks
Melbourne
Released From Prison Empire Dunedin This Day
In Dunedin this day Justice Sim declared the Magisterate's conviction of Eric Hanson invalid and ordered his immediate release. The habeas corpus writ heard Thursday led to a rule nisi returnable Saturday. Hanson, sentenced at Middlemarch by Mr T Levry to two terms for procuring liquor while prohibited, argued the Licensing Act fixed a £10 fine or three months in default and that the Magistrate lacked jurisdiction to issue the warrant.
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Dunedin
Justice Sim
Eric Hanson
Justice Adams
Chambers
Middlemarch
T Levry
Hanlon
Ashburton trotting meeting yields Nicoll double win
The Ashburton Trotting Club hosted a large winter meeting with fine weather and strong fields. Mr H F Nicoll secured two victories with Latona and Childe Pointer among the winners as Canterbury Mounted Rifles Band played and a St John Ambulance squad attended.
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Ashburton
Christchurch
W. Norman
Canterbury Mounted” Rifles
St. John’s Ambulance Association
Germany Still Hopes Return of Former Possession
A Berlin official says Germany seeks to regain control of a surrendered colony, possibly the Camerons, noting Britain rarely relinquishes gains and suggesting France as the only potential concessions source.
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Press Association
Berlin
Camerons
France
Surplus Wool Profits and New Zealand Claims
A Telegraph correspondent reports friction between Mr Massey and Home Government over wool claims. Massey says New Zealand producers seek only reasonable terms and that Imperial proposals do not honor the agreement. He notes no serious friction and expects a satisfactory settlement.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Massey
New Zealand
Telegraph
Parrot Alerts Neighbour to Stop Murder Plot
A Berlin fortune teller avoided murder when a parrot cried out her name, alerting a neighbor who forced entry. A man disguised as a woman attacked the old woman to find hidden money. The bird perched on a curtain pole to raise the alarm and save her.
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Berlin
Water Rush Floods Village From Hidden Spring
A colliery crew on Abertillery Mountain tapped a natural spring causing an immense flood that inundated parts of the village. Vienna faces a severe milk shortage, now at one eighteenth of prewar levels, with 50 000 litres daily rationed to infants and the sick. Photographic keepsakes from Bunz Studio offer a memorable way to mark each child’s growth.
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Abertillery Mountain
Vienna
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