Siege of Skutari Montenegrins Hold Grim Resolve
Vienna April reports describe a renewed Montenegrin push to hold Skutari despite heavy losses and siege hardships. The front line remains stubborn as the Red Cross and supplies struggle to reach survivors while Vienna calls for a humanitarian appeal. The Austrian government is urged to contribute funds or troops to pressure Montenegro, with debate over international participation.
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Vienna
Mont Rerupos Skutar
Ordoex
Tarabonh
Skutari
Gilsa
President Wilwey to recognize Chigwe Republic and grant independence
In Washington on April 4, President Wilwey announced immediate recognition of the Chigwe Republic. He also stated intent to grant independence to the Philippines later and to appoint a Governor-General with a special commission.
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Washington
Wilwey
Chigwe Republic
American Tariff Reduction Promised Sweeping Alterations
London reports a Baily Chronicle Washington correspondent predicts the American tariff bill will save U S consumers about 175 million annually while revenue falls by thirty million, with profits shifting to trusts. It is called the closest move to free trade since the Civil War and may hinge on halving the duty on wool and foodstuffs.
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London
Washington
Baily Chronicle
America
Suffragette violence reported in Britain and beyond
In London on April 3 reports describe further incendiary tactics by suffragettes. A group allegedly tried to blow up Ostend railway station in Surrey and another damaged an empty train near Stockport. In Manchester activists reportedly attended the Avi Gallery to view Catts Evening Prayer while arrests of women were noted.
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London
Three Years for Mrs Pankhurst at Old Bailey Trial
Mrs Pankhurst was sentenced to three years imprisonment after her trial for urging suffragettes to blow up houses. She refused to testify and gave a defiant speech against male jurors, denouncing divorce laws and calling for a revolution by women. The court heard her protest and she was bore out with cries as supporters cheered.
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London
Old Bailey
Pankhhurst
Pankhurst
DISSENSIONS DENIED IN ASQUITH CABINET
The Star reports there is no basis for circulating rumors of dissensions within Mr. Asquith's Cabinet over actions by Chancellor Lloyd George and Attorney General Sir Mautus Gencs regarding the Starconi Cork affair.
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Mr. Asquith
Mr. Lloyd George
Sir Mautus Gencs
Starconi Cork
Mexican Affairs and Huerta Provisional President News
Telegrams from Mexico report President Huerta has resigned and named Senior Luscarian as provisional president. Ex-president Huerta’s cabinet will remain in office. Printess Mary, daughter of the King and Queen, is described as seeking to lead a life beyond her age with strict parental oversight.
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Washington
Wilson
Merkay
Mexico
Prevident Huerta
Luscarian
Huerta
Mary
Aned
Victoria Wheat Crop Yields Declared Higher
Telegraph dispatches report Victoria wheat production reaching 26,223,108 bushels, up from last year’s 23, $91,877, with an average yield of 12.58 bushels per acre versus 9.65. Seed consumption for 1913 is projected at 9,000,000 bushels. In Melbourne on April 4, customs officer Joh Spargo and others face trial on conspiracy charges over Chinese imports into the Commonwealth.
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Melbourne
Joh Spargo
Henry Edward Ho
Hey #'eo
Hey Sin
Darling Harbour Porters Strike Broadens Across Sydney
Sydney reports show the Darling Harbour rail staff strike spreading to goods porters in Sydney, Alexandria and Darling Harbour with partial disruption to traffic. Casual labor rates offered by the Mail Railway Commission are 1s 3d per hour for a full day and 1s 6d for half day, which strikers reject. The Mill Tramway strike at Broken Hill sees all unionists quit, halting tram traffic and motorising mails to Cookbure.
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Sydney
Darling Harbour
Alexandria
Mailway Commis Vioners
Patcyls
Trae
Broken Hill
Silverton Tramway Co
Cookbure
Bntist
Zonc Coy
Silverton
Libel case verdict in Western Australia court
In a lengthy Supreme Court libel suit, Edith Pricer Timmins formerly matron of Jarrabdsle Hospital was awarded £50 plus damages against Dr Joyce of Jarrabdsle Hospital over remarks at a hospital committee meeting alleging she was uncertificated and unfit for a position. Separate items note an overcrowded Liberal meeting fine, a Children’s Hospital fundraising push, and Perth produce prices and agricultural statistics.
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Potts
Supreme Court
Edith Pricer
Timmins
Jarraddals Hospital
Joyce
Jarrabdsle Hospital
Teabadewa Notes From Our Own Correspondent
Teniadewa is quiet again with the Wersest finished and Imnacay raised. Farmers oppose Yebour due to heavy taxation including Cuxtoms land tax income tax wheel tax fire arm tax and road tax. The Mulkwa Rows Board seeks change and more business presence. Roads spending criticized as neglectful. elections need investigation. District Farmers Association adopts a Libre platform with frevhold implications. Winds remain strong, with a few showers in March. Some seed work begins. fallow land yields watched as season progresses. State school starts with 13 pupils on April 2, 1213.
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Teniadewa
Mulkwa
Mulloway
Toads Hoard
District Farmers Association
Librea
Abels
Shilet
Momyip
Atha
Fairbank
Arras
Fat Stock Market Report From Dalgety Company Limited Sale
The Fat Stock Market report outlines several country sales with fair yarding and good attendance. Sheep and lambs reached prices up to 25s 7d for extra prime weights, with varying figures for ewes, rams, and stores. pigs remained firmer while horses were mostly disposed of. The sale notes midweek firm prices, a late slump in sheep, and varied returns across cattle and other stock categories.
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Seve
Prine
Ewes
Prigae
Hemant
Leaden Wool Sales Report Mixed London Activity
Messrs Vargety and Co report wool sales in London opened March 4. Demand is steady with home centers showing activity and high prices for crossbreds and fine crossbreds, while coarse crossbreds rise and American demand remains limited. West Australian wools fetch high prices. general market strength supported by continent demand if can supply. Clerical sale at Cler aldton features reductions in goods with marked pieces and unnumbered prices across dress goods, clothing and infants' dresses.
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Messrs Vargety and Co
Yreath
London
Vwrowgh
America
Ashe
Balkans
Evening Notes From Hewstharra District
A local correspondent reports a windy Friday with a mixed forecast and a visible lunar eclipse attracting interest. A social visit to Mr and Mrs Tren celebrates 40 friends while customs show imports at £47,816 and duties at £5,619. flour shipments reach 41,601 to South Africa and Batavia, with small quantities to various destinations.
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Tren
Thin Mothet
Green
Mire
Miss Greci
Gerakiton
Directories of Australasia Publishers Adverts
Royal warrant lists Tasmanian and New Zealand towns and street names. It urges wholesalers to print house and counter details to attract business, noting directories are valuable for firms to gain visibility and profits. A. Wise and Co publish the Princes Malidogs directory at St Georges Terrace Perth.
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Austraia
Tasmaniia
New Zealand
Kortham
Uae
Australasia
A. Wise and CO
Princes Malidiogs
St Georges Ter- Perth
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Tasmania
Public Auction Notice in Geraldton
Preliminary auction notice from J Sure outlines sale of house furnishings at his residence on Armstrong Street Geraldton on Wednesday 18th. Items include a solid walnut American Organ Carpenter with ten sets reeds and rich churchly suitability. A full list of household effects may be published later.
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Owrie
Parker
J. Sure
Armstrong Street
Geraldton
Amerigan
Cippertot
IMWIN ROADS BOARD ELECTION NOTICE
The following gentlemen have nominated for election to the Imwin Roads Board John Rowlams Peter Francis Ne Thomas Frederick pave aye cares The election will be Wednesday the same day Polling will be at the Board's office Dongarra Jas Delmage Ret Officer April 2, 11g.
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John Rowlams
Peter Francis
Thomas Frederick Pave Aye
Dongarra
Jas Delmage
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Teabadewa Notes
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Noyes Bros
Freemasons Hotel
Durlacher Street
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Jules Freres
SWAN
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Ted Wom
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H. S. Mackenzie & Co
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Kuns Ber Street
Lancashire
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Registen
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Macive Terrace
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Opps Loken
Berry
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Victoria Fione
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the Coliseum
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Much Beaurence Cor
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Eye Poweer
Ale ‘Arms
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Tel
Psa
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Pavia
Williams & Collins
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M. L. Maley
Nea Gegials Buildings
Idton
Otter, Mercer
Amd Hatler
Srey
Black Sox
Tantewesl
Bauey Sox
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