Thursday, May 21, 1914
Sunny
Correspondence (0)
Gap in Correspondence
No surviving record of correspondence for this date. The Archive continues through witness accounts and official records.
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Londonⓘ
HIS DAYAttending the Third Reading of the Home Rule Bill. Refusing to disclose the contents of the Amending Bill. Witnessing the Speaker suspend the sitting due to grave disorder caused by the Opposition
Londonⓘ
HER DAYLikely in London (in the ‘season’ social round), including dining engagements (e.g., “dining with the Lyells”) and making/receiving plans to see Asquith later in the week.
Official Register
1914-05-21Top News
Daily Edition
A deputation of women attempts to force its way to Buckingham Palace to petition the King; 66 are arrested after a conflict with police. In the Commons, the Weekly Rest Day Bill is rejected. Amid rising tension, the Prime Minister refuses to disclose details of the Home Rule Amending Bill.
Cabinet Council
NO SESSION
No Minutes
Parliament
IN SESSION
>>Topics: Redford Barracks Edinburgh, Women Suffrage Deputation To His Majesty, American Mildew, Royal Flying Corps, Merchant Shipping Fees, Elementary School Fees
Witness Observations
JB
John Burns
"I am in receipt of your letter and note that you have not yet obtained a copy of my book. I have asked the publishers to send one to you direct..."