Rioting erupts in Belfast as troops fire on mobs
London dispatch reports renewed Belfast riots with police barracks wrecked and officers and soldiers wounded. Rioters hurled stones from windows and streets as the Miot Act was read. Welsh militia front lines engaged, troops fired, several victims reported, and the district plunged into darkness at midnight. Augustine Birrell noted Belfast trade concerns in Commons.
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London
Belfast
Cullinghee
Larkin
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
House of Commons
Unionists Agree to Arbitration Amid Civil Unrest
Unionists were willing to submit their dispute to arbitration. No notice would be taken of the wild language of Mr Grayson, socialist M P. Military reports showed steadiness and forbearance of the troops under seven hours of assault. They were hard pressed when ordered to fire as Roman Catholic priests assumed police duties and helped restore order.
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Grayson
M.P
Diabolical Outrage in Ireland at Ashdown House
An explosion aimed at Gleanshire Lodge to kill Lord Ashdown and servants caused damage to the drawing room and windows. Bomb fragments and paraffin sacks were found, curtains and carpets caught fire but were put out. Lord Ashdown, a leader in the Irish Unionist Alliance, faced the attack amid political outrage.
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London
Gleanshire Lodge
Lord Ashdown
Irish Unionist Alliance
Atrocities by Moors near Cagablanca shock Morocco
London reports Kaid Maclean still held by Raisuli and threatening transfer if demands are not met. Details describe horrific acts by Moors at Cagablanca including a Spanish baker roasted alive in his own oven.
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London
Kaid Maclean
Raisuli
Cagablanca
Copper and Tin and Lead and Consols Market Snippet
Copper spot quoted between 78 and 78 58. Tin spot trading from 168 105 to 169. Lead at 20 52 to 20. Tead, Consols at 81 17s 6d.
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London
Barque In vectoir Sinks After Collision Near Port Stephens
The Danish barque In vectoir sank within minutes after a collision near Port Stephens with the Australian steamer Arawatta, which arrived from Sydney. The captain and several crewmen are reported lost.
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Brisbane
Sydney
Port Stephens
Seven of crew missing amid suspected drowning
Seven crew members including Capt. Schmidt are missing and feared drowned after an incident at sea. Eight crew were rescued, and authorities continue searching for the missing sailors.
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Schmidt
Case of Lieutenant Russell in Australian parliament
Melbourne August 15. In Parliament Mr Hutchison grilled ministers over Lieut Russell and Lance Sergeant Hanks. Hanks was court martialed for misappropriating corps funds after repaying the money sued for, while Russell avoided debt by Gaming Act plea. Government said Hanks case closed, Russell under further review.
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Melbourne
Lieut
Russell
House of Representatives
Hutchison
L Lance Sergt
Hanks
Ewing
Defence
Sergt
Sergt. Hanks
Opposition Moves Adjournment in Adelaide Council
The Opposition in the Adelaide Legislative Council on Monday moved to adjourn for a fortnight in protest at the ministry’s decision to limit business to the Franchise Bill. The Premier Mr Price then secured a fortnight adjournment for the Assembly as a counter.
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Adelaide
Legislative Council
Council
Price
Assembly
Deakin States Resolve to Stay Prime Minister
Mr. A. Deakin, writing from Melbourne on August 15, announced he had left for North Queensland. He declared he would not abandon his position as Prime Minister and warned that his private preferences should not override his public duties.
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Melbourne
A. Deakin
North Queensland
City Council Accepts Jarrah Paving for King William Street
Adelaide authorities approve a tender to pave King William Street with jarrah blocks, choosing the wood finish over asphalt for the city’s main thoroughfare. The decision reflects preference for durable surface and historic urban character.
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Adelaide
King William Street
Senate approves Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie railway Bill
The House of Representatives considered and passed the amended Port Augusta Kalgoorlie Railway Bill requiring South Australian Parliament consent before it becomes operative. Sir John Forrest spoke in its favour though several members opposed the amendment, fearing the Legislative Council would shelve the measure.
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Melbourne
Senate
Port Augusta
Kalgoorlie
House of Representatives
John Forrest
Legislative Council
Wreck of S S Kawatiri Probed in Hobart Inquiry
A preliminary inquiry into the S S Kawatiri wreck opened in Hobart. Mate Hankive and passenger Grundy testified about a desperate struggle for life. Mrs Hooper, lighthouse keeper's wife, and her two children perished nearby as her husband heard her call for help.
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Hobart
Hankive
Grundy
Hooper
The Racehorse Dividend
Melbourne notes the dividend is no better. the trainer doubts preparing the horse for Spring events.
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Melbourne
Avurast Wi
Burns Squires Fight Described As Fizzle
Barney Reynolds writes to Wren about the Burns Squires bout calling it a mere spluttering fizzle. Squires, initially confident and smug, underestimated Burns and rushed in. Burns delivered a decisive blow in the first round ending the contest and leaving Squires unable to recover.
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Melbourne
Barney Reynolds
Wren
Burns-Squires
Squires
Burns
Reynolds
The Jardine Case in Perth Tonight
William Linehan, a principal witness against Florence Jardine, told police he was assaulted by Jardine's husband J. Jardine at the Wellington and Barrack streets corner, struck a heavy blow over the left eye and felled him, as Jardine accused him of swearing away Mrs Jardine's character.
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Perth
William Linehan
Florence Jardine
J. ©. Jardine
Jardine
Wellington
Barrack
Mrs.Yardine
The Lost Baby in Coolgardie Search Abandoned
The lost child from Kunanalling has not been found and rescue efforts have ended. Search parties and police trackers are now pursuing the body location as hope wanes.
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Coolgardie
Kunanalling
Ocean Fares Rise Across Australia
Information from Sydney reveals overseas fares to and from Australia will rise ten percent. The raise is met with adverse local comment as ill timed. Coastal ship fares remain unchanged.
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Perth
Sydney
Australia
Pilbarra Railway Bill Passes Second Reading
In the Assembly that night the second reading of the Pilbarra Railway Bill was carried without a division.
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Perth
Pilbarra
Fremantle Dock Bill Introduced for New Craving Dock
A Bill for the construction of a craving dock at Fremantle was introduced by the Minister of Works and read a first time. The measure authorizes a craving dock about 850 feet long, located in Fremantle harbour on the north side near Rous Head.
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Fremantle
Theorth
Rous Head
Police Committee Motion Defeated in City Council
Mr Bath's proposal for a select committee to investigate police department administration failed by a 19 to 16 vote in the council. The result shapes oversight debate and future committee prospects.
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Perth
Bath
Missing cutter Campbell found wreck with no remains
The Commissioner of Police received a telegram stating that Constable Pimblett reported the missing cutter Campbell wrecked eight miles north of Moore River mouth with no trace of the three men John Gravee and Ernest Campbell. The message leaves little hope any of the occupants survived.
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Perth
Sergi. Halloran
Guildford
Pimblett
Gingin
Campbell
Moore River
John, Gravee
Ernest Campbell
Constantése and Gordecr Printers Celebrate Quality
For Pictures to frame and good workmanship, Constantése and Gordecr Printers announce refined gromptitude and reliable pricing. The notice highlights craft, timing, and value for customers seeking durable prints and framing services.
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Pricca, Vota Constantése and Gordecr. Printers
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