Sweated Industries Bill debated in House of Commons
The Sweated Industries Bill to fix minimum wage rates for workers in trades like tailoring and dressmaking faced a second reading in the House. Supporters urged inspection and enforcement, while opponents warned of potential job losses as employers could move production abroad. The debate adjourned to avoid prejudicing either the Government or rival measures.
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House of Commons
J. W. Hills
M.P
Durham
Hills
Charles Dilke
Churchill
Home Secretary
Cardile
Lord Castlereagh
McClaney
Victoria
South
Austalia
Selvatur Ambulanda
A. Henderson
L Labour Party
F. Banbury
United Kingdom
Australia
Churchillzs
Cheera
T. Whittaker
New Zealand
Eglonigg
Merthyr
Tydvil
Satwarde
Keir Hardie
Britain
Bfouse of Commons
Evening Post
London
Dr Morse Indian Root Pills Promoted as Wholesome Remedy
A newspaper notice touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a wholesome remedy under the 1908 Pure Food and Drugs Act. It claims a Department of Health certificate and label guaranteeing the product and lists digestive, liver, kidney, and skin ailments it purports to treat, noting value for common complaints and female issues.
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Dr. Morse
Cnrd
United States of America
Department of Health
Ted
German Austrian Clash Seen With Imminent War Risk
Dr Dillon in Contemporary Review argues Austria’s annexation of Bosnia Herzegovina heightens tensions with Germany ready to fight. He notes Russia’s approval came via German threats, predicts naval buildup, and fears a broader conflict could be limited to the Balkans if war breaks out.
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Europe
Austria
Balkans
Berlin
Germany
W Frederick Harrison
the Times
Dillon
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Russia
Balkan
Italy
Adriatic
Balkan Leninsila
Miners Wages Cut and Tax Proposals in Early Reports
London reports Viscount St Aldwyn has cut Welsh miners wages by seventy four percent. Tennis results show Stone defeating Twinn with a 2-6 6-5 6-0 6d score. Vienna notes a proposal for a nine percent supplementary income tax on bachelors widows and childless couples. In the Marshall Islands Japanese residents discovered on an outlying islet claim three years there harvesting birds and fish awaiting transport home. Landing violates German law.
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London
Viscount St. Aldwyn
Vienna
Finance
Reichsrath
Sydney
Jesuit
Marshall
Gaspar- Hida
Japan
Chamberlain’s Tablets to Sharpen Appetite
A short advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Tablets as a remedy to awaken morning appetite and strengthen digestion. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.
Delegates from Australia and New Zealand in Ottawa
May 23 Ottawa reports a warm Canadian welcome for the Australian and New Zealand delegates. Madame Pelletier hosted a Ladies luncheon while officials escorted the group to Montmorency Falls and the Garrison Club. The party boarded the Empress of Britain and praised Canada’s role in strengthening imperial ties and trade.
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Ottawa
Council of the
Toronto
Quebec
Madame Pelletier
Montmiorency Fralis
Garrison Club
New
Optimists Club in Sydney Promotes Cheerful Living
An Optimists' Club forms in Sydney to unite those valuing cheerfulness as a healing force. Lady Lore speaks on practical optimism, noting that true cheerfulness blends sympathy with realism and suggests kindness, thoughtful humor, and supportive acts during hardship.
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Sydney
Simliee
Hite
Lady Lore
Poes
Lord Cromer Opposes Women’s Suffrage in London
Lord Cromer, speaking to the Women’s Anti-Suffrage League in London, argued against granting women the vote. He warned of revolutionary outcomes and said public opinion isn’t clearly in favor, noting support from a small, vocal group of women and urging a united front.
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Lord Cromer
London
England
Ale
Jis
Cromer
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