Labour Party backs temperance reform in Parliament
The Alliance News 1908 article argues Labour MPs, about fifty strong, back drastic temperance measures and opposition to liquor interests. It cites Keir Hardie and Arthur Henderson praising sobriety, with Snowden Burns Burt Bell among prominent Labour voices urging national sobriety as a path to social reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Labour Party
Liberal Party
Liberal Party, Tit: Tighour
St. Stephen’s
Labour
Leeds
Belfast
Keir Hardie
Trades Union and Labour Parity Officials
Temperance Fellowship
Arthur Henderson
D. J. Shackleton
Lahowr
Philip Snowden
Burnley
Thomas Burt
Richard Bell
Drinking in Continental Countries and Alcohol Deaths
The Montreal Weekly News notes that alcohol related deaths are often recorded as due to other causes. French medical statistics show one third of hospital and asylum deaths involve alcohol, with men in asylums reaching half. Inclusive general figures would alarm well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Weekly News
France
Europe
Italy
America
Trench
Old Age Pensions Debate in Auckland Liberal Meeting
The Auckland branch of the Liberal and Labour Federation passed a motion condemning the Old Age Pension Act as misaligned with its purpose. It referred the issue to the Q Council for study and report, criticizing the five year pension deprivation for drunkenness as infamous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auokuland
Auckland
Liberal and Labour Federation
Q Council
W. Beechan
Melba Credits Woods Great Peppermint Cure
An interviewer asks Madame Melba why she remains preeminent and maintains a clear pure voice. She answers that she kills a cold at once with Woods Great Peppermint Cure, noting its effect on her tone and steadiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Melba
Warner's Safe Cure Promoted For Kidney and Liver Health
An advertisement urges readers to improve health when run down by taking Warner's Safe Cure. It explains blood comes from food and air, warns against false beliefs about tonics creating new blood, and promotes Warner's Safe Cure (Concentrated) as effective for eliminating uric and biliary poisons. It notes a concentrated 2/6 bottle option and mentions the Australasian branch in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Hf. Warner and Co., Ltd
Australasian
Melbourne
Wellington City Council approves land purchase for municipal homes
The Wellington City Council resolved to immediately acquire land for homes to house suitable tenants and to seek Harbour Board cooperation to provide homes for wharf employees and others at rents tied to earnings. A special meeting will be held in the near months to advance the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Harbour Board
Raro
Canteen Plans Highlight Wellington Military Encampments
Wellington reports that canteens will be attached to military forces in the Haster manoeuvres in the Wellington district. The New Zealand Alliance regrets Lieutenant Colonel Bandispin's order for two canteens tied to the Easter volunteer encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
The
New Zealand Alliance
Bandisp Jin
Railway Appeal Board Recommends Leniency for Porter
The Railway Board of Appeal in Wellington on April 9 recommends a lesser punishment for Thomas Tinnings, a former porter at Hukanui who was dismissed after an accidental train derailment. The Minister has approved the finding. Evans case dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Railway Board of Appeal
Thomas Tinnings
Hukanui
P. Evans
Hillside
McGowan to Inspect Paike Lands Near Thames
J. McGowan plans an inspection visit to the Paike lands near Thames as part of a major scheme to open communication between expanding settlement areas and central hubs. He will also tour the back blocks district to address local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames
Ton. J. McGowan
Back Blocks
Trained Nurse Praises Bile Beans As Family Medicine
A professional nurse from Miller Street Ben digo Victoria testifies to Bile Beans curing headaches biliousness and liver troubles. She notes personal use for four years and recommends them for family health while warning only genuine boxes bear the red signature. Price shown as lid per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Welstead
Miller Street
Quarry Hill
Bendigo
Vic
Auckland plans lavish welcome for American fleet
The Auckland mayor promised civic efforts to entertain the visiting American fleet with a special national occasion. Parliament may adjourn for the visit, and Maori participation is emphasized. The U S Consul General thanked Auckland officials as a firm date was upcoming, likely after August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Herald
New Zealand
Mr Myers
Vi Prickett
Unite States
Hie
Claims Against Farmer At Gore Over Arsenical Poisoning
In Gore on April 10 three claims totaling about £400 were filed against farmer Dickvar of Omaha. Former workers allege August incidents in Dickson’s house caused vomiting from arsenical poisoning due to contaminated store room items. Defense argues no valid accident or four month limit. Workers Compensation applicability debated. Judgment reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Gory Court
Dona Diekvar
Ohama
Dickson
Hiant
Doctoms
Hastings Bakes Cash Preference Over Coupon System
A Hastings meeting condemned bakers charging 4d per loaf for non coupon buyers and backed cash purchases. Attendees urged mutual acceptance of different baker coupons and called for a state coal depot. Coal now 11s 6d per quarter ton locally versus 7s 6d in Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Wellington
Cash System Adopted by Blenheim Coal and Wood Dealers
Blenheim eight coal and wood merchants agree to a cash system for orders under one ton starting April 10. Wellington reports master bakers to launch a cash canyon system on May 4 with at least a dozen coupons per person and a cash price discount of 2d per dozen loaves. delivery cash price 84d per 2lb loaf. Public institutions and shipping exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blenheim
Wellington
Edward Horne Committed for Trial in Break In Case
Edward Horne was committed for trial by a bench of Justices in Christchurch on charges of breaking and entering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Edward Horne
Arson Charge Against Thomas Fitzgerald Forwarded for Trial
Thomas Fitzgerald appeared at the Police Court on a charge of arson for setting fire to the residence of Mr Leo Myers. The Crown said the accused admitted firing five times and may plead insanity. An old servant, he was treated well by Mr Myers. No motive given. He reserved defence and was committed to the Supreme Court for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Thomas Fitzgerald
Leo Myers
Myers
Supreme Court
Ministers in Otago and Alexandra Visit Clyde
The ministerial party traveled from Chanel to Clyde today. A discussion on local matters followed with denotations received. Sir J G Ward opposed an experimental sawries near Clyde and refused free railway carriage for mining goods. The party was entertained at a social in the evening with non party addresses by MPs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexantra South
Pia
Chanel
Clyde
J. G. Ward
Sauriers
Steamer Maori Damaged Off New Zealand Coast
The Shaw, Savill Company steamship Maori arriving from London suffered a serious accident near the New Zealand coast when a propeller blade struck a stern plate, creating a hole below the water line. Engineers plugged the hole and the ship proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auciland
Shaw, Savill Company
London
New Zealand
Arbitration Court Award For Charles Madden
At Masterton on April 9 the Arbitration Court ordered payment of £1 per week to Charles Madden from January 2 date of accident while employed by A Kirk Kepuaranga until incapacity ends or until a lump sum is accepted. The court also dealt with several breaches of awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masterton
Arbitration Court
Charles Madden
A. Kirk
Kepuaranga
Special Prize At Christchurch A P Show Promotes Farm Implements
Grenry Hughes offers a five guinea Special Prize for best improvement in agricultural implements at the Christchurch A and P Show. Farmers or those connected with farming are urged to submit ideas to Henry Hughes, Patent Agent, Hereford Street, Christchurch, with expert guidance on suggestions. Information available from the A P Association secretary or H Hughes P R Climie, Manager Hereford Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenry Hughes
Christchurch
Henry Hughes
Hereford
Street
A. & P. Association
H. Hughes
P. R. Climie
Manaper—Isa
Hereford Street
Ashburton Opens Wide for Golf Requisites
BR. D. John Aton brings a complete stock of golf requisites to Ashburton. The new Kew opening offers players access to a full range of materials and equipment for the sawing mute non.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
BR. D. Johnaton
Kew
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Shipping
PRE
NEW Zealand Shipping Company
Royal Mail
Monte Video
Tenerife
Plymouth
Clayton
Pisamer
Pimuteke
Tongariro
Papuron
Pupsina
Weington
Ander Brgs
Wellingsoh
Trin Screw
Rio de Janiero Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Company
Nicoll Brhos
Toei
Islington
Islington G
Islington Potato & Manger
Nicoll Bros
Manchester
Tyena
Sterling
Emsley Burnet
H. B. Bonnington
Irs
Hamenley Burnet
George Bt
Dunedin
Soveraigue
Bridge
Ofer
Yast
Smart Tweed
Soligit
Pepairin Ng
Trage
Mark
TIMARU @ LONBOM
Lovely Desaines
Pal Val
John Moore
Enbalmer
Hast
Ashburton, Waimate and
Camaro
Kka
Sunny Nelson
Nate Mure
Gooper & Duncan, Ltd
George Cooper
Charles Muir
Cooper & Duncan, Ltd
Romes
N.Z. Clothing Factory
Jones and Sons
N.Z
Jones *” Sons
the Manufacturing Jewellers
High Street
Terris
Rps
Yanered Street
Sistricr
Keen’s
Geeper
Newman’s Livery Stables
Couitry
Larson
Newman
Temperance
Lauotr Party and Temperancth
Railway Appeal Board
Piako
Per Press Association
Otago
Royal Butch
Gocoa
Antes
Basto
Barrett
East Street
Gerail Bedstead Ab
Complete Mouse Furnishers
Jag
Tancred Streae
Building Society
Sheldon Drug CO
O'Connell St
Sydney
Pgset Sas
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