Home Rule Bill Fight Continues in Commons
Negotiations between the government and Irish Nationalists led by John Redmond aim to introduce the Irish bill on May 7. The plan creates an Irish council with limited powers over domestic affairs, sparking a heated debate over provisions and a major home rule demonstration by colonial premiers on May 6.
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London
John Redmond
Irish Pariamentary Party
House of Commons
Ireland Birrell
Redmond
Ireland
Nationalista
Imperial defence conference considers empire general staff plan
The Imperial conference debated a general staff for the empire adopted with minor changes. Lord Tweedmouth outlined imperial naval defense while premiers urged reducing naval expenditure and funding colonial ships. Laurier and Botha praised Laurier's insight and discuss defence in Transvaal, with Canadian militia and voluntary enlistment among topics.
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Empire
London
Admiralty
Lord Tweedmouth
Great Britain
Botha
Transvaal
South Africa
Frederick Borden
Jameson
Spain to Build Six Lord Nelson Battleships and More
The government plans six battleships of the Lord Nelson type and six fast cruisers plus several torpedo boat destroyers. Three battleships will be built at Ferrol by British firms, the others in England. Dry docks for 20,000 ton vessels will be built at Cadiz, Ferrol and Cartagena.
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Madrid
Spain
Lord Nelson
Ferrol
England
Cadiz
Ferrel
Cartagena
Meat Inspectors Pass Chicago Vote After Month
Ottawa based vets report meat inspectors in Chicago have approved meat handling after a month of election related scrutiny. Confirmation comes as Canadian vets indicate compliance with sanitary standards.
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Ottaws
Chicago
Russian Torture Chamber Brings Interpellation to Lower House
In Riga the interpellation committee reported on torture of prisoners to force confessions. Ten cases described including whipping and nail plucking, with eight to ten day detentions. Officials Makaroff and Lautin spoke for the government, promising prosecutions and defending guards in escape deaths.
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Consu- Democrat
Interpellation Committee
Riga
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M. Lautin
M. Makaroff
Stolypin
M. Lutin
Prioners
London Workers Protesting Mass Dismissals At Woolwich Arsenal
Several thousand skilled workers from Woolwich Arsenal march to the House of Commons to seek relief from wartime discharge reductions. A deputation meets Premier Campbell Bannerman with War Secretary Haldane and Lord Tweedmouth. promises of mindful cuts and continued work are offered.
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London
Woolwich Arsenal
Haldane
Woolwich
House of Commons
Arsenal
Army
Pimlico
Campbell- Bannerman
Baron Tweedmouth
Admiralty
Lord Tweedmouth
Navy Department
Longboat Receives City Honors After Marathon Victory
Thousands cheered as Tom Longboat led a torchlight parade through Toronto to city hall where he received a civil address a gold medal and a $500 education grant. Fellow competitor Charles Petch who finished sixth also earned a medal.
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Toronto
Tom Longboat
Charles Petch
Irish Council Bill Hopeful Revisions Ahead
The Irish Council bill prospects brighten as supporters seek compromise terms. Chief Secretary for Ireland Birrell said in the House of Commons he hopes to introduce the bill on May 7.
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London
Birrel
Ireland
House of Commons
Times View of Preference in Ottawa Negotiations
The Times insists Canada should act promptly on the preference question and not let offers slip away. It notes Premier Laurier's reported negotiations with foreign powers and warns Canada must seize the opportunity or face loss to others.
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TIMES
London
the Times
Ottawa
Urier
London hosts bright reception for premiers
London society welcomed the premiers with a brilliant reception. Canadians Edith Miller of Ottawa and others attended as guests at the Lansdowne residence. The Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne hosted Sir Wilfrid and Lady Laurier for the gathering.
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London
Lady Glencoats
Edith Miller
Ottawa
Marquis and Marcuseness of
Lansdowne
Senate rejects Lancaster bill limiting train speed
The Senate voted 37 to 14 against Lancaster's measure to cap train speed at ten miles per hour in cities towns and villages. Davis and MacDonald of Victoria joined the minority while Watson Roy Riley Young Per ley and Bostock supported the majority.
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Ottawa
Senate
Davis
MacDonald
Victoria
Watson
Roy
Riley
Young
Perley
Bostock
English rifle team to visit Canada for Palma trophy
The English rifle team will visit Canada this summer to contest for the Palma trophy and then proceed to Australia. Friendly matches are hoped with Manitoba and British Columbia teams.
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Ottawa
Canada
Australia
Jamais
Manitoba
Joseph Promoted After Waiting on Gods Timing in Egypt
A Sunday lesson on Genesis chapters 41 38 40 discusses Joseph’s long wait in prison and affliction ending in God given power Pharaoh elevates him over Egypt and sets up grain storage for seven years of plenty and famine. It highlights trust in Gods timing and the call to share life through Jesus.
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Joseph
Egrpt
John
Pharaoh
American Prem Association
Egypt
Babylon
Dani
Baker
Potiphar
Lot
Sodom
Meron
Asenath
Jesus
Christ
King Edward Hustles At Buckingham Palace
Monarch answers letters promptly and begins levees earlier. Elevators and a modern writing room upgrade royal operations. King dispatches daily correspondence, with new decors in Buckingham Palace including Queen Alexandra’s pale rose silk bedroom and Grecian marble bath.
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Buckingham Palace
Prince of Wales
Victoria
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Queen Victoria Letters to Be Published in Three Volumes
Three volumes of Letters of Queen Victoria will be issued this autumn by authority of His Majesty the King. The first volume covers the Queen’s correspondence up to age 25 showing her growth from girl princess to early queen. The second volume spans from reforms to foreign revolutions including Louis Philippe’s flight. The third volume addresses the eastern question and major mid 19th century wars ending with Prince Consort’s life.
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Queen Victoria
Louis Philippe
New Haven
Italy
Prince Consort
Victoria
Market Report Sees Sharp Wheat Advance on Global Demand
The report notes a rapid rebound in wheat markets with gains in New York May wheat up 3 cents and July 24 up. Western markets show diverse strength while Winnipeg trails. Damage reports from Texas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri point to green bug and drought effects on wheat and oats, with delayed seeding in North Dakota and Western Canada likely to push starts past May. European prospects are mixed though overall world crops remain large, suggesting potential price adjustment.
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Winnipeg
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
North Dakota
Canada
Manitoba
America
Europe
Germany
Russia
United Kingdom
France
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Poday
Fort Willam
Port Arthur
Germany's Hague Peace Talks Outline Split Over Armament Limit
Berlin aligned with Italy on the substance of a disarmament proposal at The Hague but internal German politics caused a shift. Chancellor von Buelow supported the plan while Foreign Secretary von Tschirsky, influenced by anti Italian currents, rejected the proposal to please opposition factions.
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Germany
Hague
Berlin
Prince von Buelow
Signor Totini
Rapella
Rome
Herr von Tshhirski
Affars
Volcanic Eruptions Persist in Southern Chile Town
Severe volcanic eruptions continue in southern Chile. The town of Valdavia is buried under ash with ash clouds overhead.
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Santiago
Chile
Valdavia
Reporter presses for details after fatal railroad accident
A Philadelphia Ledger report recalls a tense exchange as a reporter asks which party benefits from railroad accident information. The official remains reticent about motives and identities involved.
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Philadelphis Ledger
Bomb explosions cause alarm in Ionia with injuries
A series of bomb blasts in Ionia has led to isolated injuries and rising public concern. Police investigate possible suspects as residents grow anxious about the ongoing attacks.
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Ionia
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