Tragedy in Brown Hill Western Australia
A Kalgoorlie telegram reports Johann Wegner murdered his wife at Brown Hill near Kalgoorlie and then killed himself. The couple, aged about 45 and 40, lived apart after disputes over maintenance. A 16 year old son fired at the father but the shots misfired. Wegner later died by his own hand after fleeing toward Kalgoorlie. A six page written account of marital troubles and the revolver were found near his body. The family included three children. one son is in Victoria.
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Kalgoorlie
W.A
Brown Hill
Johann Wegner
Wegner
Wagner
Brama
Alee Ao
Victoria
Brown Hill Wagner
Klondyke
Alhos
Weather’s heavy floods sweep dozens across inland regions
Rain fell at many stations with Bendemeer 111 points and Canoubar 200 leading figures. Sydney saw heavy showers up to Monday night, Normanby River rose 10 percent, and Cooktown logged ten days of rain. A severe storm near Cobar washed away railway line, while towns report up to 142 points in a day and ongoing cooler, damp conditions across northern Queensland and coastal areas.
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Bendemeor
Byrock
Canoubar
Girilambone
Gungolgon
Grong Grong
Narrebri
Nowrs
Nyngan
Boone
Springwood
Sydney
Queensland
Cooktown
Normanby
Burketown
Cairns
Cordwail
Clarke River
Cloncurry
Croydon
Cumberland
Donaldson
Donors Hill
Fairview
Floraville
Geraldton
Gilbert River
Halifax
Kuranda
Laure
Tusindi
International Cup Motor Race Sparks England Ireland Debate
Donor aims to boost automobile construction as world recogniser clubs compete. Rumors say permission to hold the race in England faces English Parliament rejection, pushing plans to Ireland for a a hundred mile circuit. McDonald defeats Taylor in Sydney challenge while Sutherland wins in Christchurch against Bil Martin.
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Eye
England
Fforke
Hanmant
Ireland
France
Germany
America
Gordon Bennette
Sydney
M'Donald
Melbourne
Dunlop
Aewland
Christchurch
Aowland
Sutherland
Australia
Pether
Brief Cablegram Sketches From Around the World
A scattered roundup reports strikes in Siberia and clashes between 3000 strikers and Cossacks with many casualties. Topics include Alaska boundary talks, Canadian concerns, French Vatican tensions, naval meat contracts, Abyssinian delays, Chamberlain’s Proclamation, and Franco‑British debates on church and state.
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Milney
Tomek
Siberia
M. Combes
Vatican
Oomen
Agdote
London
Menalik
Titatil
Mre
Chemberlsin
Mafeking
Ottoshoop
Tragavesl
Arthur Lynch
Galway
Mont Palas
Martinique
Sees
Afgbenlatas
Lord Carson
India
Kobler
Ordeer Lorely
Piraeus
Athens
Andergologrepsica
Pirasas
M. Berthoulat
Seine-et-One
United States
Senne Eee
Yo-lien-com
Ernor
Prussian Landtag Names Herr Kropp's Heir to Upper House
A fragment reports that the late Herr Kropp was made a hereditary member of the Herwobaus the Upper House of the Prussian Landtag. The wording reflects an imperial tone and old political structure.
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Herr Kropp
Herwobaus
Landtag
Fire at Colney Hatch Lunatic Asylum Traps 200 Women
A destructive fire broke out at Colney Hatch Lunatic Asylum in London on Tuesday. About 200 women were asleep in an annex when flames and smoke spread rapidly. two inmates died, several were overcome, and rescue efforts included many fire brigade and staff responders.
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London
Colney Hatch
Atill
Teia
Artesea
Recne
Venezuela and European Powers Plan Venezuela Blockade Lift
Berlin reports Germany Great Britain and Italy agree to raise the blockade on Venezuela once arbitration talks begin The British note indicates the blockade may end Wednesday American banks consider funding Venezuela and Washington expects Britain to condemn Germany's violence Venezuela's arbitration representative Bowen mentions a customs guarantee and a possible 30 percent collection by a joint committee of involved powers
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London
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Nover Subadition
le Guayre
Venezuela
Washington
HU. W. Bowen
Bowen
Puerto Cabella
le Guayra
Motor racing notes from Sydney Carnival and upcoming events
The Sydney syndicate drew 120000 in crowds for the Major Taylor carnival as plans form for a major autorace meeting in Melbourne with £300 prize money. Indoor racing gains London popularity, Alexandra Park shows Continental champions and English stars. European teams pull out of early contest stages while Lean der and Floyd Krebs win a New York sprint after 2477 miles. The Gordon Bennett Cup in England draws interest with English competitor S F Edge in Vee Blue.
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Sydney
P. Hooter
Bydmey
London
Alexandra Park
Omin
Gerce
Lesin
Lesca
Australia
J. Bavet
J. Baulfe
F. Wood
Sod Fenton
New York
Leander
Floyd Krebs
Jacobson-Nowhire
F. Edge
Judge Says Judgments Often Worth Little
An English university scene illustrates how quick judgments can misfire and how practical tests reveal truth. A reader recalls seeking medical advice and, after trying various cures, credits Mother Berylgel's Curative for relief and lasting health improvements.
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Idoey
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Cuba
Ronisch Pianos
Ronisch
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George Street
T. G. M‘smawe
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Brest
Best House Coal
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