The Referendum Debate Across British Politics
The Liberal Wes eavinter Gazette discusses the referendum as a tool for Tories to dodge Reform unpopularity while appealing to foreign taxation, with Rost changes and Labour rhetoric. Leaders like Rosbery and Balfour rally Manchester and East Fife on devolution, tariffs, and a single chamber, warning of plebiscites and calling for imperial unity and Home Rule clarity.
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Wednrsday
Weseavinter Gazette
Maya
Lend Roasbery
Manchester
Trout
Mr. Lloyd-George
G. Wyndham
Lori Jokey
James Avbey and Company
Lambton Collieries
Newcastle
Grimsby
Darlington
Birmingham
Lanchester
Britol
Salford
Camberwell
Newington
Ditch
Weat Ham
Lewis Harcourt
Hare
Rossendale
Lancashire
blomi-Georen
Cardil
Churonil
Winston Churchill
Vuiten Colchester
Commeree
Amstrad
Tan
Isauk
Asaith
Jo Wie
Teiddrens
East Fife
Neward
Inau
House of Commons
House of Lords
House of
Edward Grey
Parvin Afairs
Berwick-on-Tweed
House of Comaunin
Balfour
W. A. Long
Ulster
Wal Ie
Derry
Galtoor
Reform
Sr. Balfour
Spd
Imperial Mail
Angeith
Balfour Remarks Stir Late Cable News Debate
Report notes heated exchange as Mr Balfour questions Irish self rule and cautioning against radical influence. Bonar Law and Wyndham applaud his call for reliance on the common sense and judgment of the people amid power concerns.
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Mr. Balfour
Bonar Law
Wyndham
The Osborne Judgment in the Railway Servants Case
London evening report that Mr Justice Werrington ruled in Chancery for the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants in the Osborne case. He held joining agreements were illegal and in restraint of trade, confirming Osborne as ex-secretary of the Walthamstow Essex branch and its dissolution following his expulsion.
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London
Justice Werrington
Chancery
High Court of Justice
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
Osborne Sounzhy
Walthamarom
Osborne
Waltham~stow
Essex
Positivists oppose divorce before Divorce Commission
London reporters note Mr Frederek Harri son president of the English Positivist Committee gave evidence to the Divorce Commission. He stated the Positivist Society opposes divorce and believes a marriage continued after a death is indissoluble, preferring existing laws.
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London
Frederek Harrison
Poajtivist
Wesleyans Remain True on Marriage Law Change
London witnesses for Wesleyan Church told the Divorce Commission that revising the marriage law would strengthen reverence for the contract. Reverend John Stott Liggett supported equal ages for marriage while Dry Lidgell stated he had another view regarding marriage bonds.
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London
John Stott Liggett
Wesleyan Church
Dry Lidgell
Australia and Tariff Bargaining Aims Outlined
London report from the Australasian Chamber of Commerce notes Sir J Taverner Agent General for Victoria argues Australians lack needed support to develop empire resources. He criticizes London port rates as burdensome and urges Imperial Conference consideration. Sir John Waternet backs maximum and minimum tariffs to empower tariff bargaining. Others from New South Wales and Tasmania support the proposal.
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London
J. Taverner
Victoria
Australasian Chamber of Commerce
Sir
John
Scene in the Canadian Commons in Vancouver
In the Dominion House of Commons yesterday a violent scene erupted as a Conservative member shouted Coward and Liar provoking Liberal members to leave the chamber. The Speaker ordered apologies after loud protests, and a Liberal apology followed amid ongoing debate on the Opposition’s nay policy amendment to the Address-in-Reply to The Speech from the Throne.
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Vancouver
Dominion House of Commons
Oppocitium
Conservatiys
Benetr
R. L. Barden
Australian PMs visit to East London captured
Mr Planer Prime Minister of Australia and Mr Fowldn Minister of Education of New Zealand arrived yesterday at East London. They were entertained by the municipal council and later wined and dined with the mayor.
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London
Planer
Australia
Fowldn
New Zealand
Ban Ara
Mexican Revolt Report From Vancouver Telegraph
The Telegraph reports on the Mexican revolt led by Senor Madere and calls for volunteers to join the cause. Mention of ferment and an outbreak near Malamarca, three miles southwest of Priablas, with the rebellion described as intensifying.
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Vancouver
Senor Madere
Mexico
Malamarca
Priablas
Peary Plans Arctic Work and Polar Quest
Commander Peary describes his Arctic expedition aims in Vancouver. He believes an American effort will target the South Pole first and notes preparations for a northern drift. The vessel is to be ready to move but may be stalled by ice, with a drift toward the Pole as a possible outcome.
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Vancouver
Peary
South Pole
Vary Tarors
Rise in Consols Loxton Weanenday Evening Cocaine
The brief item notes a rise in consols at Loxton with an evening schedule and a reference to Thursday.
Bar Silver Quotations in London Trade
London trading ends with bar silver quoted at 24 1 2 per ounce, marking a notable daily shift. Market observers note a cautious tone as investors assess currency movements and industrial demand.
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London
American Wheat Markets Rise in London Trade
London Wednesday evening reports show rising visible supplies of American wheat, with prices nudging higher as trade eyes Brnduireet’s figures. Analysts note speculative demand and global supply concerns influencing the move.
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London
London wool sales close at December end
London wool market news notes that trading will end at December close. Unclear details indicate ongoing activity in the Looming business with no further significant events reported.
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Wetnealys
Portugal's Troubles Anarchy At Lisbon Shakes Government
Lisbon faces rising anarchy as labor dictates policy and strikes surge. Sailors from Portuguese gunboats land at Macao joined by soldiers and march on Government House demanding higher pay, expulsion of religious orders, and suppression of the local newspaper.
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Lisbon
Macao
Canton River
Hongkong
Spldiers
The St Thome Plantations and Slavery Allegations
Lisbon news reports recruiting for Antivon of Angola at the St Thome and Principe cocoa plantations. Government to administer rather than private agents. Cacao, coffee, and cinchoum from Portugal’s Gulf of Guinea islands. Earlier reports claimed slave labor and abuse. manufacturers later vowed to halt purchases from St Thome and Principe until reforms.
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Antivon
Angola
Weal Alrbcy
Principe
Gulf of Guinea
Angale
J. Bure
Bris Foreign Oiler
Torento
Cedbury
St Thome
Princhi Mall
Government moves to criminalize labor sabotage in France
Paris reports the government proposes penalties for labor disputes including imprisonment up to five years for sabotage and up to two years for railway workers who refuse to work. Arbitration bodies would handle quarrels with employer and worker representatives and three arbitrators to be approved by authorities.
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Paris
Loral Vanelating
di Quiea
Renital
Fnd
Chamber of Deputies
Oustaird
SeBair
Vouriemartial
Tas
Spiller
Telemraga
Atric
West Australian mining lecture stirs debate in London
Mr Montgomery lectured in England on Western Australia mining resources on behalf of the state government before the Society of Arts. The Duke of Bedford presided. He warned against rushing ventures without proper investigation. Premier Wilson’s praise of new discoveries drew mixed responses from speakers including Dr McCall. A proposal to have the Australian government approve mining prospectuses was urged to protect the public.
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London
Montgomery
England
Society of Arta
Duke of Bedford
West Australia
A Plaf
Wilson
McCall
Tasmania
M‘call
Royal Tour to Johannesburg Impresses Crowds
The Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia arrived in Johannesburg to enthusiastic crowds. They received addresses in Market Square and visited the Young Women's Christian Association building and Arc Gallery. A garden party followed with a reception by the Mayor as residents showed loyalty to the Crown.
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Johannesburg
Connaughl
Patricia
Dugr
Ye Now
Town Mall
Young Women’s Christian Association
Arc Gallery
Inaushi
Tallow Prices From Australian and New Zealand Markets
Fragmented market note outlines tallow sales at the melon of Australian and New Zealand origin. Mentions offered lots with weights and price terms, but OCR errors obscure exact figures and buyer names.
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Lonton
New Zealand
Paw Paw Company Declares 64 Percent Dividend Bonus
The Paw Paw Company announces a dividend of 64 percent on formed shares with a bonus of 3 per share. Directors noted strong earnings and potential for further distributions.
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Landon
Weioesdir Rvening
Paw
Privy Council Reserved Judgment in National Pantograph Case
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council reserved judgment in the case of the National Pantograph Company Meack on a Wednesday evening in London.
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Lontion
Privy Eil
Pantraph
Meack
Alleged Stoppage of Pension Mentioned in Assembly Debate
The report notes a member referring to a report alleging pension stoppage, asserting prior effort to halt payments. The Chief Secretary was urged to explain to attract attention to the issue, while another member claimed no such statements were heard and urged officers to focus on real duties.
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Perse
Rickards plans large vaudeville tour from Sydney to England
In May the Sydney manager Mr Harry Rickards sails to England seeking fresh acts for his vaudeville ventures. He reports arranging about 500 workers for tours to Australia by late 1912, with costs around £65,000 in engagements and £16,000 in travel. He names artists like Julian Rose and Walter C. Kells and notes vaudeville taste remains strong. Rickards expects to visit England next April and continues building plans amid syndicate pressure.
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Sydney
England
Australia
Inokoul Ue
Mr. Rickards
Tie
Neutral Bay
London
Westwood
Eave Westwood
Metronatian
Australis
America
Melbourne
Walter C. Kells
Frank Harwood
Comindlan
Stoll
Moss Synch
Ajant
Dorn Lauder
Harry
Tim
Austalia
Insurance Institute 26th annual meeting held in New South Wales
The 26th annual meeting of the Insurance Institute of New South Wales was held on Thursday with about 150 members attending. Prize essays announced in sections including Lite and Accident. certificates presented to successful examinees. officers elected. and lists of those passing examinations at various levels were published.
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New South
Omre-Hearven
Tha Tasiiazersson
Procuteur
AW Wilton
Elicity Pidmambira
Rermmitice
Siosaya
Ada
Sue
Baker Jsn
Bull
Bor
Chambers
Liova
Mibourne
Malail
Membrey
M'Mabon W
UW Sheppard
HH Voss
Willis
Shiewin Farr
Byll
Hy Lioyi
G. Milbourne Marea
Jun Panta
Metiherlon
A. Eherainy Marine
Sarywell
Ed Walford
Epochi
Ro Feeimann
Hingdlan
BourNe Marsh
Christman
Gmithourne
Mongrave
Owen
DJ Lorks
M Maton Thoe Mer
PO Royle
Stoppard
Sterwin
Fedie
D- Lavke
Ho Spantin
Pe Hoyle
A.M, Sherwin
Balmain Hospital Board Hears Nursing Duty Reforms
The Balmain Hospital board meeting chaired by Alderman W. J Laws discussed nursing duty reforms. They propose a new on call arrangement for senior staff, reorganizing duties and working hours, and aligning nurse shifts with other professionals. A Matron, Sister, and eight probationers currently staff the hospital.
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Board of Management
Balmain
Senine Ouree
Utwmalrog
George City Road Music Programme At Hyde Park Tonight
Local notice indicates a music program in Hyde Park this evening. The fragment mentions Mr W O Sprign, director of Melbourne Tramway Company, giving evidence to the Victorian Parliamentary Select Committee comparing passenger numbers on Sydney tramways and Melbourne railways, with references to go pills for an ache and prices.
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George
Berowra Park
Celephonr
Pergom
Cotinue
Berowrka Park Estate
Berowre
Darowra
Berowra
Bane
Abe City
Cowan Crook
Lill
Arthur Rickard and Co
Government to Issue Australian Gold Notes in Bank Purchase Plan
A report describes a proposed Federal Government action to acquire private bank note stock and convert it into Commonwealth notes. The plan envisions notes payable in gold, signed by Treasury officials, with special paper and security features. The process would require months to complete and involve banks exchanging notes for sovereigns as legal tender.
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James Tt. Collins
Alint
N.S
Mora
Snish
Wales
Pedera
Bank Jassica
Melbourne tram director warns against Sydney tram fare dispute
Mr WG Spriges, director of the Stel Ouroo Tramway Company, told Parliament that Melbourne trams would not repay the treatment claimed by tasarngers to be Tasarngers on the Sydney trams.
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WG. Spriges
Stelouroo Tramway Company
Melbourne
Sydney
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