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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
5
The Parliamentary committee of the Trades Union Congress has drafted a manifesto accusing the Lords of opposing reform and protecting privilege. It calls for abolition of the House of Lords and criticizes the budget and government policy as a deliberate insult.
London Tuesday report notes Walter Long and other Conservatives question how Liberals plan to abolish the Lords veto. The piece highlights lack of details on proposed abolition method and the stance of allied Liberal supporters.
The Birmingham Post outlines a tariff plan likely to be adopted by the Unionist Cabinet if they win the general election. A general tariff would be set with a duty on foreign corn and strong preference for colonial grain. The scheme is estimated to raise between 16 and 20 million sterling.
President Taft's lengthy 40 page message to Congress discusses alleged barbarities by Zelaya's government in Nicaragua. It also addresses cordial relations with Japan and notes a high level of American prosperity.
A massive gas explosion at Freeport near Hamburg yesterday released a blazing jet of flame. A live sheet of flame tore outward, killing several people and leaving at least 17 dead or missing as authorities comb wreckage for victims.
Germany’s 1908 trade stats show a marked shift in buying from Britain to the United States while the United States becomes Germany’s leading supplier of goods. Britain remains the top consumer of German products.
Australian item notes frozens turtles from Queensland offered for sale in London. Scattered fragments describe a collision indicating the Ellan vansin wreck broken in two amidships with a large wide hull. Other lines mention Melbourne legal notices about a legislative option election for a New South Wales province with a polling date in July.
Reuters reports the Sabine failed to locate the missing Waratah after a rough voyage. She zigzagged over a 40 mile circle visiting Possession Islands and St Pauls Island but fog prevented sightings. The vessel conducted night searches and noted no traces.
The United States Supreme Court rejected Charles W. Morse's petition and he will serve the original 11 years. Morse, an American financier, was sentenced in November 1908 for funds misuse and fraudulent practices. After bail, he spent time at liberty and reportedly made 400000 on Wall Street before the appeal was dismissed and the case moved higher.
The Marylebone team began their opening match against a Western Province side in South Africa. England were outplayed in the first day with South Africa making 151 in their second innings after a flat start. the visitors ended with a heavy challenge still to win.
A secret session approved 21 million to redeploy the Russian army from the western frontier to new positions following Austria's annexation of Bosnia last year. Germany appears paralyzed as Russia shifts forces to strategic points.
A Tamny politician in New York was shot by a neighbor who mistook him for a burglar while entering a house in St Charles. The incident details a fatal mistake and the ensuing investigation.
The article notes the US expenditure estimate at £146 444 635, slightly under current year appropriations by 20¢ million. It also advertises a wide range of clothing and tailoring goods, plus a request for bonded friends to purchase M. J. Loong’s Footwear and Sheep Dipring items.
A 1909 Sheffield program lists events including a 110 yard handicap won by Eien with £7 to first and £2 to second, an 120 yard hurdle with £1 for third, a 220 yard handicap with £4 to first, a quarter mile handicap with £3 to first, and a 75 yard semiini event won by Lifldy. Also notes other races, nominations, entrance fees, and a concert and ball at North Vail with rules.
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