Preliminary meeting outlines terms for peace conference
At Lendon on December 15 natives of the Powers preparing for the peace conference agreed on the procedure. Terms of peace would be 40 Turkey and, after acceptance, Balkan boundaries would be settled. M Novakovitch will attend unless Turkey objects. The chair will rotate among national representatives. Turkey’s growing confidence and troop arrivals at Chulaidje may affect willingness to concede.
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Tilia
Turkey
Chulaidje
The Indian Tragedy Trials In Agra
In Agra on December 15, Dr Clark and Mr Fulham along with eight native servants faced trial for the murder of Clark’s wife. Mrs Fulham’s testimony described hypnotic influence over Clark and Fulham, injections given to Fulham, and instructions to strangulate the woman with a dog kept quiet and two men ordered to avoid fingerprints.
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Agra
Clark
Fulham
Wmned
Budim
Wig
Lark
Clack
Hward
Budha
English Shooting Affray Ends in Wounding
Walter De Mann, champagne bottlers member, and Mrs Barnes, wealthy American, quarreled leading to a shooting affray. De Mann fired twice at the women, seriously wounding her. she returned fire, the bullet grazing him. The man’s wound considered not serious.
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Lyndon
Dee
Walter de Mann
Barnes
de Mann Brat
Votes for Woman in Copenhagen Lower House Passes Amendment
The Lower House passes a constitutional amendment granting women over 26 certain voting rights with property qualifications. Upper House deliberations are uncertain and pending.
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Anvertain
Churchill warns reserves on front line if needed
Mr Wington Churchill told naval reservists the Admiralty would deploy the renorviata to the front if necessary. He said Britain was in a picturesque period with strong prosperity and closer ties to colonies as the London peace conference would limit the Balkan war impact, praising the navy's pivotal role in imperial unity.
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London
Wington Churchill
Admiralty
Overres
Imepria
Admiral Bridgeman Retires Amid Illness Report
The Observer reports Admiral Bridgeman has retired due to illness after weeks away from duty during a tense international period. It notes Churchill forced no option but to request his resignation and dismisses claims he refused promotion as absurd.
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Admiral Bridgeman
Churchill
Chamberlain Sketches Compulsory Training Dilemma
Mr Austin Chamberlain, speaking at Doullinney, said he could not declare himself an advocate of compulsory training. He argued the scheme would not solve the unique problem facing Great Britain and urged all to join in considering the question.
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Austin Chamberlain
Douilhney
Great Britain
Railway union fund tied to British stocks
English Railway Employees, The Amalgamated Society of Railway Employees, reports an accumulated fund of £48,058 invested entirely in British railway stocks. Every strike reduces the value of this stock, affecting the union's finances.
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London
Awalgumated Society of Railway Employees
Irish Leader Claims House Gagged Over Rule Bill
London December 10 Jatin Redmond leader of the Irish party spoke at Spawich yesterday and charged the House of Commons with being gagged over the Home Rule Bill. He thanked the Liberals for their support of the Irish cause.
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London
Jatin Redmond
Spawich
Germany Orders Another Airship of 750000 Cubic Feet
Reuters Berlin reports Germany has ordered an airship with a capacity of 750000 cubic feet and ore power designation B48. The move signals continued development of aerial transport and potential strategic uses.
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London
Reuter
Berlin
Germany
Liner Officers Agree to Pay Admiralty Damages in Submarine Sinking
The Amerikan liner owners will pay the British Admiralty ninety five percent on the losses caused by the October sinking of submarine B2. They will also meet the claims of relatives of the sailors who drowned in the disaster.
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Battin
Dov
British Admiralty
Well Known Actor George Rignold Dies in Sydney Hospital
Sydney reports the death of renowned actor George Rignold who passed away at a private hospital in Daz Finghirt at 4 AM after an operation for organs trouble last Friday. He had been in decline since the procedure.
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Sydney
George Rignold
Daz- Finghirt
Produce Markets Perth Last Night
Twenty four trucks of chaff eight of wheat and four of oats were landed at the railway sales this morning. Prime chaff sold up to £47 6d four trucks changing at that figure. Several trucks of fat rime sold at 24s 6d with others passed. Wheat and chaff prices ranged to £8 10s and £3 15s for one truck. Eight trucks of wheat sold at 3s 4d and the rest passed in. Two trucks of oats sold at 4d and two at 2d.
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Perth
Lord Parthia Dominates Hurdles At Local Training Session
Not much work was done on the train track this morning. Lord Parthia, Swith B. Chard in the saddle, was reshoe’d over the hurdles and jumped splendidly. Lyveil’s hoof injury prompts withdrawal from all WA harness engagements. scratching recorded around 2 pm. Betting heated around Perth Cup with Maori Lad as a notable contender.
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Perth
Swan Seat Campaign Preparations Under Sir John Forrest
Sir John Forrest writes to Dr Joel, president of the Liberal League South-West Council, declaring intent to contest the Swan Seat in the coming federal elections. A Bedford Hall meeting on Friday will form a support committee and mobilize campaign efforts.
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John Forrest
Joel
South-West Council
Liberal League
Swan
Sir John
Wil
Bedlford Hall
Mayor Bars Political Talk at Civic Reception
W Fraenkel, mayor, rejects political discussion at a civic reception for the Minister for Works. W de Thomas had planned to speak on political matters, but the mayor insists the event remain a social gathering and forbids contentious debate. He says no special license will be granted and a separate meeting could be arranged if desired.
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W. de Thomas
Cow
Bunbury
Sapur
Fraenkel
Thomas
Vraenkel
Ministry of the Tow
Welcon
New Zealand
Abandoned Public Meeting Sparks Local Debate
Sir, a letter argues Mr Thomas should not skip a public address in Bunbury. The author explains planning issues, hall shortages, and a mayoral conflict over attendance and a ministerial reception. The piece notes Mr Thomas shifted to a constituent reception after a council clash.
Bunbury Butter Factory Receives Trade Proposals
The Bunbury Butter Factory secretary reports a favorable letter from Lovell and Christmas Lod., West Smithfield asking consignments after showing their butter at a show. They expect high prices if shipments go on consignment. Local demand won't allow European shipments due to current conditions.
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Bunbury
Lod
West Smithfield
Lovell
Europe
Ploughman Society Announces Manure Class Prizes
The Bunbury area announces classes for manure plot competitions with 1st to 4th prizes in several acre plots. Entries limited to within 40 miles of Bunbury. winners must show documents proving manure usage. Prizes supplied by Binley, O Shirey Ltd, Boma & Co, and the Potash Syndicate.
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Pring
Bhirney
Bunbury
Prines
Ton Binley
O.shirey, Ltd
Boma and Co
Fremantle
Perth
Ayiney
Blware Forrest
Enq
Bonbary
G. P. Futaber
Beq
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