Preferential Trade Debate in House of Commons Rejected Amendment
London June 11 The House of Commons continued the debate on Mr J Chaplin s amendment to the Badger proposal. The discussion touched on season remission of this tax, potential trade impacts, and broader fiscal policy. Mr A Balfour defended tax changes while Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman criticized opposition posture. The amendment was rejected 324 to 106 with many members abstaining. Speaker did not vote.
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Views of the Press on Balfour Speech Debate
London opinion pieces discuss Mr. Balfour's remarks clearing up the situation. The Times suggests Chamberlain's policy misread, while the Guardian notes abstentions by some Unionists. The Daily News claims Chamberlain sits in a minority but the Cabinet intends to endure for now.
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Opposition Resolution Warns Against Free Trade in Empire
London June 1 Alfred Hutton on behalf of the Opposition in the House of Commons moves a resolution opposing departures from free trade and colonial preference. It warns that protection for any purpose will lead to disaster and threaten imperial amity and regrets ministers' commitment to food tax policy.
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Cardinal Vaughan Stricken After Illness in London
London June 1 Archbishop Vaughan head of Westminster and England's Roman Catholic hierarchy remains gravely ill doctors report his condition as critical He has long suffered serious illness and his supporters fear for his life amid the crisis in the church in England.
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England
Transvaal Dingaans Day Observance in London
London reporters note that on June 11 1903 the Legislative Council unanimously resolved to celebrate Dingaans Day in honour of the Boers. The Boers express gratitude for the decision and mark the occasion as the anniversary of the hallves event.
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Floods in America overwhelm St Louis area
London dispatch reports a torrent five feet deep and one hundred feet wide burst the Central Railway embankment near St Louis, flooding the southern half of Eastern St Louis. About one thousand laborers at work were swept away, with around 30 drowned. An estimated ten thousand people are homeless across the city.
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Boxing Round Decided at Gaiety Club Tonight
The third round of the Bastam tournament will be decided at the Gaiety Club tonight with several good bouts expected. The advertisement promotes Sander and Soo Eucalypus Extract as a powerful remedy for coughs, colds, and a long list of ailments, claiming hospital and clinic use and royal recognition.
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Infected War Office Blankets Found in London Factory
London reports many more infected War Office blankets from South Africa discovered in a London factory used to cover tobacco. The find raises concerns over safety and supply chain controls amid Allied concerns.
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Wholesale Poisoning Confession in London Case
A woman named Mary M Knight has confessed to poisoning her brother and his wife and child. She is also charged with poisoning two former husbands and other relatives and friends. The report mentions bar silver and copper prices and a note on American wheat supply.
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Bulgaria orders 49000 ris for November delivery
London dispatches report Bulgaria has ordered 49,000 rifles for delivery in November. A separate note says Chinese Foreign Minister Ching meets with Russian Minister Lessar, who urges secret Manchuria negotiations and suggests China sees little chance to oppose Russia.
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Australian fruit ships report strong demand in London market
Apples shipped by HH TGALS Upnba and the steamer Eunle arrive in excellent condition and realise bold prices. A few New Yorks sold at 153kk to us. The market remains firm due to scarce strawberries and cherries, reflecting tight supply in London.
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British Antarctic Expedition hailed as glorious achievement
London June 11 Sir Clements Markham president of the Royal Geographical Society praised the British Antarctic Expedition. He stated the method of conduct and results were unsurpassed and urged continued government funding to complete the work begun by the Royal Society and Royal Geographical Society.
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American offers Russia bridge over Behring Strait
An American firm proposes building a 107 mile bridge across the Behring Strait linking Alaska and Kamchatka. The strait’s narrowest point lies between East Cape Asia and Cape Prince of Wales America, with three uninhabited isles nearby. Captain Cook mapped the area in 1778. General Matos and Venezuelan revolutionary leaders reach Curacao in an open boat after four days at sea. most rebels captured. French authorities allow the Fleury chiefs a day to repair and pledge future conduct. Australasian Merchants Association schedules daily freight meetings at the Royal Exchange, excluding Saturdays.
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Condemned Men Sentencing Decisions Reported by Cabinet
The State Cabinet met on Thursday evening to review the cases of Digby Grand Henry Jones David Munno and Arthur Strachan convicted of murder or attempted murder. It advised execution for Grand and Jones, life imprisonment for Munno, and 15 years for Strachan.
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A Street Collision at Banro Court Case Heard
Sarah Jane Austin, a widow and hotel licensee, sues the Railway Commissioners for 1900 pounds claiming injuries and business loss after a pony trap collided with a tramway repair waggon near Abercrombie Street. defendants deny fault. evidence heard.
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Dandenong Murder Trial At Melbourne County Court
The estate of Edward Sangal, murdered at Dandenong, was debated in Melbourne County Court as Ferdinand Danhart sought 70 pounds 14 shillings for alleged wages. Wives, children, and a suspect lover Tisler featured as testimonies unfolded amid a grim scene.
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Ptomaine Poisoning Sicken Three Alexandria Residents
Three residents of Alexandria were taken to Prince Alfred Hospital on Thursday evening suffering from ptomaine poisoning. Plorenes Emph and her brother George Rou die were admitted or treated after eating brawn purchased at a local shop. Kate Mozelle was also treated with similar symptoms. Police were informed the tainted food was eaten at tea-time.
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Reform League meeting questions Was the Inague In existence
At a Mortlake gathering under the People's Reform League Str John Stinson argued that Was the Inague In existence. He suggested the motive was to oppose government and pledged reformers who won seats but ignored pledges. The platform centered on reducing members and cutting public expenditure to reform government.
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