Home Rule Bill Faces Delays and Opposition in Commons
London dispatch notes that the Irish government bill is near, with the Lords able to delay for two years. Liberal support remains strong, but By-elections shrink the government majority from 126 to 116. Lloyd George's insurance bill fuels Tory criticism while some doctors resist the reforms.
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Flood stories from Seville visit by Canalejas and Alfonso
Senor Canalejas and King Alfonso toured flooded Seville districts after their return. They aided needy families with financial help for food amid high prices. A 16 year old saved his grandfather from drowning but died shortly after rescuing him. The grandfather survived after being found by the royal party and rushed to a hospital.
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Alfonso
Seville
Foreign Policy Praised as England Grows Diplomatic Ties
The piece notes land tax fears fading among conservatives, a cabinet split dissipating, and broad approval of Sir Edward Grey's diplomacy with Germany. England is described as moving from isolation to securing major European powers, with Germany’s stance expected to shift after elections to accept peace and curb arms spending.
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Europe
Daily Mail
Daily Express
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Germany Shifts Focus to Internal Strife as Right Left Clash Widens
Berlin reports growing friction in parliament as the right and left clash over the Reichstag, with the national liberal party torn between backing the socialist influence and defending monarchy. The Kaiser blames Germany's Morocco setback on foreign minister von Kiderlen Waechter, fueling calls for a successor, possibly Baron Stumm.
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Baroness Vaughan May Visit London From Belgium
Countess de Vaughan, morganatic widow of the late Belgian king, seeks a London house to spend a London season. She has never visited London and is curious about its society. Known as remarkable and magnetically powerful, she is very wealthy due to royal-era sums and savvy investments.
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Countess de Vaughan
London Trades Council Plans Eight Hour Day Rally
The London Trades Council executive orders a major demonstration by organized workers to revive the campaign for a legal eight hour day or a forty eight hour week. The May first Sunday is set as the demonstration date to renew the agitation nationally.
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London
London Trades Council
Santos Dumont Plans Return to Aeroplaning as Army Regiment Creates
M Santos Dumont famed aviator and dirigible pioneer announces return to flight after retirement. He submitted his name to the army committee forming an aviation regiment and volunteers to be among the first in the new corps.
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Army
German Diplomat Robbed of Papers on Milan Lucerne Train
A German diplomat traveling from Florence to Berlin on the Milan Lucerne line had valuable papers stolen when two well dressed youths boarded the train as it left Airola. An eye witness says the wallet with original documents vanished after the men fled at Goschenen, casting doubt on earlier denials.
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Swindlers Unmasked in Bilbao Operates Across Cities
Madrid March 9. A remarkable swindling agency has been discovered in Bilbao with branches in several Spanish cities and abroad. The scheme funds bogus fortunes via forged documents and photos. Victims are asked to pay 5000 or 10000 to redeem supposed buried or bank deposits. Over 600 letters circulate, with foreigners and correct English or French used. Police aim to arrest remaining accomplices.
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Bilbao
International Gang
Ireland's Home Rule Test and Land Reform Progress
Dublin dispatch reports the Irish parliamentary party poised for its supreme test as home rule moves toward passage. John Redmond re-elected chairman. land reform shows vast strides with 60,000 cottages and 250,000 people housed. landlordism waning and Connemara revival noted. Lords power curtailed and a likely rapid path to home rule within a day. Members also pledge portions of salaries to Irish leagues.
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Paris Apaches Tarnish Image With Foreign Frauds
In Paris the apache element is blamed for audacious thefts on Avenue du Bois de Boulogne with two felonies against women. Police raids in Faubourg Montmartre detain thieves and counterfeiters, including Russians Swedes Belgians and Germans with forged papers. Authorities seek restraint near Ecole Militaire as unrest grows. England imports eggs from continental sources with Russia supplying part and prices rising.
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Danton
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Faubourg Mo Martre
Ecolemiaire
Gambetta
Belleville
Great Britain to Build New Airship No. 2
The Admiralty has ordered Vickers Ltd to construct airship No. 2 on proven designs. Commander Schwann from HMS Hermione will assist in Barrow during April as hydro aircraft experiments resume. The new airship will be built from duralumin, with No. 1 scrapped and its material unused.
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Vickers, Ltd
Barrow
Schwann
H. M. S. Hermione
Cavendish Dock
Envy of Girls M. Millerand Ends Card Is Carrots Fashion
Justin Millerand minister of war draws French women with a carrot beauty craze. He claims a diet of carrots keeps his complexion youthful at nearly 60, recounting an old tip from a 70 year old man.
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Justin Millerand
France
M. Millerand
Unique Poem Contest Held By Japanese Court
Details from Tokio describe a New Year poem event promoted by the emperor of Japan with the subject A Crane on a Pine Tree. Some 29 353 poems were received, fifty eight commended, twenty one read aloud, with poetry from court officials and a reading by the empress and emperor.
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Mantla
Tokio
Japan
England
Amersia
France
Russia
Far East
Sono
Last Belgian Volunteer Fought Dutch in 1830 Dies at 103
Philippe De moulin, last survivor of the Belgian volunteers who fought the Dutch in Belgium in 1830, has died in Brussels at 103. The king, who recently visited him, is expected to attend the funeral.
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Phillipe Demoulin
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