Russian Duma Appeal to Army and Navy Against Government
A surreptitious appeal from Labor and Social Democratic factions urges soldiers and sailors to oppose the imperial government, defend the land for liberty, and resist orders to shoot the people. It recounts two states: peasants and workers versus oppressors, and calls拒 to cease obedience to the illegal government, denounce executions, and stand with the representatives for land and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duma
Gram
Russia
Trepol
M. Pobiedonostzefl
Moscow
Odessa
Chus
Zemski Nachalnik
Moslem World unrest buoys anxieties over European policy
In guarded remarks Sir Edward Grey warned of unrest in the Moslem world linked to Turkish moves in Egypt Morocco and Algiers aimed at disrupting Anglo French entente. The article argues agitation is largely manufactured by provocative agents and that Europe will resist anti Christian outbreaks while Sultan Abdul Hamid’s misrule fuels Muslim suspicion of the Caliphate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Grey
Paris
Egypt
Turkey
Tabah
Yildiz
Lord Cromer
Denshaws
Algiers
Morocco
Europe
Tersia
Asia Minor
Abdul Hamid
India
Tripoli
Tunis
Daily Telegraph
Stiff Exams Raise Doubts On Child Geographies
A Daily News report critiques College of Preceptors exams for fourteen year olds, noting seven geography questions with heavy reasoning. It cites that only five questions must be answered and that exams are vetted by a dean and revisers. Critics warn against over intellectual standards for domestic knowledge and practical skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Preceptors
Europe
United Kingdom
England
London
Blackheath
Birmingham
Daily News
Ker
H. E. Armstrong
London University
Oxford
Cambridge
Coast erosion and superstition at British Association
The British Association discussed coast erosion with Mr Clement Reid noting sea level rise may have ended 3,500 years ago and shingle beaches protecting shores. Professor Kendall urged imperial coast protection while recounting landowner levies and theft of limpets. Domestic superstition talk mocked poker across fires as relic of past beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Association
Clement Reid
Reid
Kendall
Leeds University
Public executioner Deibler blamed for sinecure post
Paris budget panel bars 680 for the public executioner salary. Since La Roquette prison’s demolition, no suitable site exists amid protests. Deibler remains active, owning property and continuing provincial engagements. A high official once called his calling unpleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
la Roquette
Deibler
Bois
M. Deibler
Fortescue's Fire Fighter Water Cart for Bush Fires
A Victorian-era note praises Geo E Fortescue and Sons Arneliffe Sydney for a new water cart firefighting machine. The unit features a balanced water tank, strong springs, fast wheels, modern suction and spray systems, and a novel force spray claimed to cover six times the area of competing machines. It is described as timely for bush fire threats and valuable as a fire break tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Messrs
Geo. E. Fortescue & Sona
Arneliffe
Sydney
Messrs. Fortescue
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Bridget
Professor
Monsieur DE Faris
Fortescue’s
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