Churchill condemned for vulgar remarks at Edinburgh talk
London reports describe Mr Winston Churchill in Edinburgh attacking the Yorks and their pot-house press supporters over Imperial taxation on food. The Times rebukes him for a lapse of statesmanship and good manners while defending the Premiers against calls to muzzle their critique of Imperial policy.
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London
Winston Churchill
Edinburgh
Times
Churchill
England
The King and the Workers
London May 20 His Majesty the King replied sympathetically to the deputation of unemployed which waited on him from Woolwich Arsenal.
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London
Woolwich Arsenal
Strike at the Rand Mines Declared After Arbitration Refused
A general strike has been declared at the Rand mines as owners refuse arbitration. Workers organized and halted operations, signaling a major labor action with potential economic impact on the region.
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London
Market Update on Commodities and Harvest Prospects
Commercial note reports wheat sold in Australia at 43 3d 40 33 114d with a firm market. It notes heavy reductions expected from American and Canadian harvests. Tin ranges from £185 10s to £196 and lead from £18 12s 6d to £19 17s 6d.
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London
Telegraphic Brevities Summary of 1903 News Items
A collection of brief items: Haywhes attacks freehold as harmful to Australia and England. Ireland denounces Birrell’s Irish Bill and calls for Hague arbitration. Morocco to compensate France for Dr Mauchamp murder. Italy to discuss disarmament at the Hague. Russia rejects Duma’s bill on field courts. Ruef pleads guilty to extortion. Indian editor jailed for sedition. Indian Muslims hold loyal meetings. Bowling note: A E Trott takes 5 for 21 and 5 for 23. Parliament adjourns. Germany fortifications near Kiel. £10,000 crucifix stolen in New York. P&O secures India Australia contract. Democrats favor reciprocity with Canada. Deakin leaves London for Australia. West Ham guardians sentenced and disqualified as voters. Edalji freed on free pardon. Japan accused of defying Britain’s oven-door policy at Farnst. Rand strikers offer arbitration. Sir Joseph Ward backs state ownership of Irish railways.
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Haywhes
Daily Chronicle
Freehold
Australia
England
Irish ‘National Council
Birrell
Ireland
Hague Arbitration
Frisco
India
Hindoo
A. E. Trott
Derbyshire
Germany
New York
O. Company
Imperial
China
Canada
Deatin
London
West Ham
Edalji
Great Wyrley
Premier Price and Archibald dispute Deakin forecast
In Adelaide on May 20 the Premier Mr Price and Labour figure Mr Archibald rejected Deakin’s prediction of Labour doom in Australia. Price said if true it proved Deakin could not gauge public opinion. The two labeled the attributed remark as untrustworthy and not reflective of current sentiment.
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Adelaide
Mr. Price
Archibald, Laatern
Labour Party
Deakin
Australia
Price
Mayor Reports Action Against Obscene Newspaper Print
The Mayor told the City Council he alerted the Premier about articles deemed harmful to city youths. A reply was received. Officials consider the proprietor liable for publishing an obscene print.
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Adelaide
Conviction Upheld Over Pre Race Odds Publishings
Melbourne May 20 A Victorian court record confirms the Evening Herald was convicted for publishing odds on the Newmarket Handicap prior to the race. Justice Vussen upheld the conviction stating the paper breached betting publicity rules.
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Melbourne
Evenin Herald
Newmarket
Justice Vussen
Regaining players’ representation on Cricket Board
Sydney May 20 The board for player representation shows no fresh developments. Noble argues the application may not be refused but remains silent on potential consequences if rejected. He states he never threatened to stop playing in England and players have not considered that aspect.
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Sydney
Cricket Board of Control
Noble Agis
England
Queensland Elections Focus on Brisbane Results May 20
Brisbane reports show Opposition 23 Ministerialists 23 Labour 19 independent 2. Airey Home Secretary risks Flinders seat. May Labour candidate Philp speaks at Townsville, disappointed by results. Kidstonites and Labourites expected to cooperate.
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Brisbane
Labour
Airey
Liey
Flinders
May
Philp
Townsvill
Kidstonites
Labourites
Timber Trouble Court Judgment in Timber Mill Strike
In Perth Mr A S Roe reserved judgment dismissing claims against Hulman M L A Denny Jones and Thomas Ryan for aiding a strike. He noted a widespread work stoppage across Millar and Timber Corporation mills after the Arbitration Court award was published. Prosecution called twenty eight witnesses with most testifying to near total cessation of work. defence argued stoppage was not voluntary due to machine operators refusing to accept pay terms. The judge found evidence pointed to a strike existence and that engine drivers could have been replaced.
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Perth
A.S. Roe
R.M
Messrs. Hulman
M.L.A
Denny Jones
Thomas Ryan
Roo
Millar
Timber Corporation
Holmen and
Ryam
Holman
Jones
Ryan
Holm
Mill Workers Strike Over Eight Shilling Eight Hour Demand
Evidence showed mill workers refused to continue at 7s 3d per eight hours, demanding 8s for eight hours. Defendants Holmen Ryam and Jones were found guilty. Holman faced the heaviest penalty. Carpenters union backed the strikers and warned members to avoid timber produced by underpaid workers. Geraldton report notes journalist R Clarke Spear visiting.
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Carpenters’ Union
Carpenters and Joiners
Plague reports and political tensions in colonies
Varischetti relief fund reaches £50 as plague cases appear in Melborne and two Auckland typists suspected dead. Bunbury hosts a public meeting on timber woes and pressing Parliament, with a censure move against the Premier. Melbourne fatal boat incident claims three young drowned as bystanders witness failed rescues. Queensland vote tallies show 28 Oppositionists, 24 Ministerialists, 20 Labourites. Labour leader touts party unity. Sawmill Employees urge timber dispute submission to Federal Arbitration Court.
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Varischetti
Melborne
Auckland
Bunbury
Moore
Adelaide
Queensland
Anderson’s Innet
Melbourne
Sawmill Employees’ Association
Federal Arbitration Court
Notice of Wine and Beer License Application in Geraldton
William Kitching licensed victualler of Murchison Inn Geraldton gives notice that he will apply at the next Licensing Meeting for a license to sell wine beer and other fermented liquors at Eleanor Street Geraldton. He states prior licenses dates 1901 1902 1903 and since 1907 and signs this notice dated May 17 1907.
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William Kitching
Murchison Inn
Eleanor-street
Geraldton
Charles Lindsay Duncan
Greenough
Geraldton Householders certify William Kitching for inn license
The Geraldton householders certify William Kitching of the Murchison Inn Eleanor Street Geraldton as fit to keep an inn for sale of wine beer and other fermented liquors. Witnessed on the 17th day of May by R W Greville P Leach and A T Mills Marine Terrace Geraldton solicitor for the applicant.
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Geraldton
William Kitching
Murchison Inn
Eleanor-street
R. W. Greville
P. Leach
A. T. Mills
Marine Terrace
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A. J. Wilson
Jarrahdale
Federal Court of Arbitration
R. Clarke Spear
North- West
Western Australia
Wineberg’s
Wineberg
Geraldson Jewellery Arcade
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