Naval Estimates Debate Signals Urgent Rearmament Shift
In the House, March 19 debate reveals alarm over German naval growth. Government plans raise next year’s outlay by three million to add four dreadnoughts, while acknowledging risks to trading power and the need for rapid shipbuilding. Balfour warns the programme may be insufficient. Asquith argues national security overrides costs.
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House of Commons
McKenna
Admiralty
Fordom
Germany
Sermans
Wvill
Iglinian
Ik Krupp
King Edwards
Anffira
Balfour
Reichstag
North Sea
Alv Asquith
Asquith
Premiers Conference Criticized as Unconstitutional Excrescence
In Sydney on May 4, Mr Mahon the Home Affairs Minister condemned the Premiers Conference as unconstitutional. He warned it could grow into a chamber for revising Federal law, while State leaders and premiers dismissed the claim as rhetoric and insisted discussions stay within State interests.
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Sydney
Mahon
Boulder
West Australia
Wade
Murray
Victoria
Ali Mahon
Perth
Commonwealth
Adelaide
United States Tariff Abrogation Noted in London and Washington
The United States Government notifies Britain, Germany, France and six others that the special tariff agreement will be abrogated as a new tariff law nears enactment. In London, President Taft urges Congress to cut tariffs, arguing consumers are not fairly treated under current proposals.
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New York
United States
Britain
Germany
France
London
the Times
Taft
Congress
Appeal Court Rules Drunk Man Guilty of Culpable Homicide
In Wellingtion May 3 the Appeal Court ruled a drunken defendant can be guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder if intoxication prevented forming the requisite malicious intent. The decision affirmed a conviction for manslaughter after a pistol shot to Captain Mowett during an altercation.
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Wiellingson
Mowett
Justice Edwards
Rice
Niagara in Winter Glacials and Power from the Falls
The piece describes Niagara Falls in winter with icebound scenery and the transformation of water power into electricity. It notes transmission to Canadian and American plants, cities like Buffalo, and possible long distant power shipments, with historical ice jams and a fatal 1953 tragedy at Avery's Rock amid crowds watching the deluge.
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Niagara
Niagara Falls
Niagaraalls
Buffalo
Niagara Walls
Ontario
New York
Montreal
Goat Island
Edison
Park
Victoria Park
Canada
Avery
Samuel Avery
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Teneriffe
Plymouth
Best
Clayton
Wakanui
Arakina
Pongariro
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Savill and Albion Co., Limiteds
Monte Video
Tenerite
Wellington
Athenis
Corinth
Talso
Rio de Janiero
Nicoll : Bros
New Zealand
Insurance Company, Ltd
Premier and Wealth “Est Colonial Company
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Islington Fertiisers
Islington
Turnip
Kaye and Carter
ROADE
Ashburton
Operi
Government Urangs 'Department
Othe ‘Colon
Ianeers
Eer
Eluaues
Sterling
Car
Janet
Robinson
Post
Guinea
Ballantyne
Ballantynes
Christchurch
Henry
Hereford Street
Christchus
Frea
Boot Importer
Tancred St
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Lichfield Street
Southern
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Ilendid
Undertakers
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Newman's Livery Stables
Somerset Hotel
J. Newman
Jones and Sons
High Street
Christcurch
T. H. Morill & 68
Building Society
European Agency
William Wilson and Sons
Abchurch Lane
Annuaire
Wood
Lee
President Taft
Ayer
Tatler
Ayer’s
Dr. J. G. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass, U.S.A
Ayse’s Pills
Lazativa
Kaiapol
Hampstead School
Borough School
Fairfield
Blanke
Apal
Loasey
Gough
Frice
Stevers
VY Lelesele Chemise
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Timberlad
Merchar
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Keel
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