Debated Longevity and Alcohol Controversy in Letters
W L Maurer defends longevity claims against John McKeague in a heated exchange. He cites actuarial data from Oderick McKenzie Moore and opinions of Dr Treves and Dr Parkes to oppose temperance critics, and proclaims the correspondence closed.
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John McKongue
McKeagus
Beate
Mr McKeague
Ashburton
Yoho McKeague
Dr Kerr
Kerr
Karr
John McKeague
England
McKenzue
Treves
Treves Mysalf
Clark
Oderick McKenzie Moore
Actuary
United Kingdom
Comperance and General Provident Institution
British Institute of Actuaries
Ashburton County Football Team Selection Letter
A reader from Ashburton urges the county team selector to choose a truly representative side not dominated by one club. He suggests adding an Old Boys’ team to ensure broader participation and questions favoritism in the current lineup. The letter is dated August 1 1905 and argues for a best possible team regardless of club ties.
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Ashburton
Channel swim abandoned as seas prove rough
Gabriel Lafargas began a crossing from Calais toward the English Channel but quit after four hours in a very rough sea. The report notes the attempt was halted due to difficult conditions. Nearby, German diplomats face accusations of pressuring Paris against a student visit, fueling tensions between the nations.
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Paris
Gabriel Lafargas
English Channel
Calais
Ttig
Japanese Capture Luikoff in Sakhalin After Street Fights
Japanese forces captured Luikoff in Sakhalin after hours of street fighting as Russians retreated southward. A second clash nearby cost over 200 Russian deaths and 500 taken prisoner. Japanese infantry and artillery overwhelmed defenders, with several other Sakhalin towns occupied.
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Lonvour
Luikoff
Sakhalien
Clergy Pressure Ments Peace with Russia Shown
In Orenburg on July 3, clergy urged the Czar to avoid a shameful peace. The Czar responded that Russia will never accept a peace unworthy of its greatness.
The Peace Conference Portrait of M de Witte
M de Witte, one of the Russian plenipotentiaries, says his initial role is solely that of an Imperial Courier sent to learn the Mikado's terms at the peace conference. He notes he is tasked with conveying terms rather than shaping them. Wasutyeron comments accompany the interview context with July 31 as the date reference.
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Wasutyeron
M.de Witte
Tia Mikado
Reform agitation in Russia restored order in Nijai Novgorod
United Press Association reports order has been restored in Nijai Novgorod after disturbances. The piece notes renewed stability following agitation in Russia and mentions the July 31 dispatch by electic telegraph services.
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United Press Association
Ity
Blavtria Telegraph
Russia
Nijai Novgorod
Electics Telegraph
Putensnura
Fleatria Telegraph
Electric Telegraph
Australians Watch Sussex Test Match in Brighton
The Australian team began a watch with Sussex at Brighton amid fine weather and a small crowd. Duff and Noble built a 123 run partnership, Duff scoring quickly and Noble contributing 31 fours before his out. Australia 4 wickets for 474 in first innings, Noble not out 3, Darling not out.
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Loxpoon
Brighton
Susanx
Laver
Newland
Gregory
Will
Trumper
Duff
Noble
Australia
M. Duff
Hopkine
Darling
Warling
Batt
Dwyer
Sepmour
Killick
Armstrong
Dwyar
Cox
Tee Hopkins
Butt
Dwyer Ac Darling
Essex Triumph Over Middlesex In 254 Run Chase
In a July 31 match at Loxton Essex chased 254 after Middlesex declared, securing victory by seven wickets with 29 minutes to spare. Hesex found success as they pressed for a fast target and finished firmly ahead.
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Loxton
Essex
Middlesex
Hesex
Zionist Congress rejects Uganda colony plan
The Zionist Congress, by a large majority, rejected the scheme to establish a Jewish colony in Uganda and urged Britain to advance Zionist aims in Palestine.
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London
Zionist Congress
Thei
Uganda
Britain
Palestine
Police Commission Probes Rumor of Favoritism in Punishment
The Police Commission examined Sub-aspector Black after imposter Cullen alleged the inspector let a man off punishment due to favoritism. Black cited barroom gossip and noted friction with the Coroner over incomplete police reports.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Auckuand
Police Commission
Crose
Black
Impestor Cullen
Lincoln College egg laying results thirteenth week leaders named
The thirteenth week yields 891 eggs, average 15 653 per pen, total 4618. H. Hawke's Silver Wyandottes lead with 346 in total and 27 that week. A list names A M Price Bu Orpingtons 294 and 26, A H Bristed Buff Orpingtons 277 and 26, John Mann White Wyandottes 257 and 25, Edmond Wilder Buff Orpingtons 226 and 25, BE Evans Silver Wyandottes 223 and 18, Alfred Tyres Black Orpingtons 214 and 17, EK Cox Buff Orpingtons 205 and 15. White Wyandottes noted as lightest feeders. John Studholme's Anconas laid 25 eggs that week.
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Lincoln College
H. Hawke
A. M. Price
A. H. Bristed
John Mann
Edmond Wilder
BR. BE. M. Evens
John Studholme
Anconas
July Weather Summary at Domain Station
Weather observations for Domain in July show rainfall scattered through the month with totals around 1 inch 28 points and a peak rainfall on July 28. The barometer ranged from 29.7 to 30.022 inches, heat peaked at 65 degrees on July 23 and low temperature reached 22 degrees on July 8. Frosts occurred on multiple dates with lows from 1 to 5 degrees including July 9 4 deg and July 19 5 deg.
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Domain
Idee
Jualy
Southern Cross Juniors Set For Springburn Clash
The Southern Cross Juniors will meet Springburn at Springburn with a lineup including Clark Johns McKenzie Burns Segers Simpson Smith Hillgrove Veel Smythe Tait Stoak Stills Hill Stills Gudseil Loy. Also notes a Canterbury district sheep return showing a 246000 increase and Liberal Party campaign plans at Invercargill announced for tomorrow evening.
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Southern Cross
Springburn
Clark
Johns
McKenzie
Burns
Segers
Simpson
Smith
Hillgrove
Veel
Smythe
Tait
Stoak
Stills
Hill
Gudseil
Loy
George Lawrenson
M.au.k
L E. Taylor
M.b.lr
H. D. Bedford
M.hlr
Liberal Party
Invercargill
H. Gourley
M.L.C
Abbey Palmee Encounters Heavy Gale Off Coast
The American barque Abbey Palmee from New York faced a violent southerly gale near the coast. Struggling to hold position, she anchored as a second tug assisted. a collision damaged her rudder and forced the crew to prepare to abandon ship before tugs towed her first to park. Stanbury signals intent to defend the Sculline Championship within Australia.
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Srower
Abbey Palmee
New York
Kri
Stanbury
Australia
Magistrates fine manager for overcrowding theatre
Richard Stewart, manager for J. C. Williamson's dramatic company, was fined £5 plus costs for overcrowding the Theatre Royal on July 12 and 13. He did not appear, with an apology for absence given. Three other charges were withdrawn. Lord Plunkett named Grand Master in New Zealand and to be installed in Christchurch in May. Dr Emily Siedeberg appointed medical superintendent to St Helen's Maternity Hospital, Dunedin.
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United Press Association
Electria Telegraph
Curisteuurca
Richard Stewart
J. C. Williamson
Dramatic Company
Theatre Royal
Stewart
Duncnin
Lord Plunkett
New Zealand
Masonic Lodge
Christchurch
Emily Siedeberg
St. Helen's Maternity Hospital
Dunedin
New Butchery Business Opens on Wille Street
E bag te announces start of a butchery business on Wille Street and aims for public patronage through strict business standards. 816 Santy & Dunst an.
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Wille Strest
Mr Fisher and the Premier in New Zealand Liberal Row
Mr Fisher M H R accuses payments of £75 439d for defence stores re organization to Captain Seddon and cites Wellington telegrams. He asks voters to suspend judgment until both sides speak. Dunedin wire from Fisher to remove stigma of free memo wires prompts a reply denying sources. The Star editorial defends Dunedin staff from implication in the scandal.
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Liberal Party
New Zealand
Duncnin
The
Post and Telegraph Association
Sentences Given in Supreme Court on Assault and Forgeries
United Press reports from Wurtteron and Weinmeron detail July 31 and Aug 1 Supreme Court actions. Henry Bailey jailed three years for breaking and entering. Charles Nelson guilty of forging an endorsement. Allan Gibbon convicted of assault on a boy. William St Clair convicted of indecent assault on a thirteen year old girl and remanded for sentence. St Clair later sentenced to two years and Allan Gideon to seven years for indecent assault. Riddiford case on Crown reserved timber cutting dismissed as contractors misinformed about post sources.
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Allan Gideon
Riddiford
Proposals Limit Franchise to Landowners and Taxpayers
Proposals by the Council of Ministers for the National Assembly exclude soldiers, men under twenty five, foreigners, and women from the franchise. Two elector classes exist: land and house owners above set values in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and large towns, and holders of patents or residential taxpayers. Country electors include landowners and villagers, with members chosen for the Assembly.
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St. Porecarces
Daly
Council of Ministers
National Assembly
Moscow
Ft. Petersburg
Bakery Strike Hits Warsaw Hundreds Join Walkout
Workers at 75 Warsaw bakeries went on strike on July 31 with daily incidents reported as the dispute escalates. employees accuse management of unfair practices and unsafe conditions.
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St Persiesura
Warsaw
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William Gilman Thompson
British Medical Temperance Review
British Medical Temperance Association
American Medical Temperance Association
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F.E.S
Quesa Vistorit
Shehol
Sam
Fae
Lamata
W. L. Faurer
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Brookes
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Dunlop
America Perry
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Shanghai
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Cricket
Sussex
Australtane
Pall
Zionist Movement
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Wuestner
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Acre Land
Cameron Street
David Taomas
Bullock
D Thomas
Ferriman
T.8
J. L. Beawn
Sale
H. Prrmn
Akaroa
T.S
Havelock Street
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Hall
D. Thomas
Arcade Horse Fair
Vribay
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Highbank Settlement
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Hehehe
A. Whitaker
Ashburton Hospital
Beard
FPR
County Council
F. Mainwaring
Buano
Winchmore
W. T. Lion
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J. Nrovo
Tinwald Y.P
C.E
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Lee
Kermode
Peter Street
Guanpian
Burnett Street East
W. Bucuay, Jr
Lyndhurst
Mithven
Annis Bros. Plumbers
Ong Boox
Henry
H. M. Jones
Franz Conti
Hoyas
Fam
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Newsagent
East St. Ashburton
Myat Gould
Bertha Clay
Lady Adelaide
Mra
Henry Wood
Jasper Standish
Rita
A. Cason Doyle
Mary Cecil Bray
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Q Clarz Russell
Chas. Thomas's
David, William
Hugh Robert Ladgerwood
Theodore Licht
Ware
Staveley Hall
Australian Alliance Assurance
Fire and Marine
Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Kr, Friedlander, Auctioneer
NZ Farmers’ Co-Operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd
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Horse Fair
J. L. Scarvell
Canterbury
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H. 4
Lloyd
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Rye
Rakaia
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Qporer Lowis
Wancred Street
Albert Roberts
Domain Weather Report
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Santy & Dunstan
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Parside NO Mist
Phrenologist
Mia Taylor
East Street
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Burnett Street
Canal
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Wotherspoon
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J. L. Higgs
Tancred Street
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Eisa
Ateia
Yom
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Sankey
AAA UA
A. T. H. Williams
Kingston
Veterinary Shoeing Forge
ORD
Sam, Crooks
Optician
Ishes
Strange & Company
Crooks
G. & C. Clark
Asnurton Nursing
A. Town and Country
G. H. Buchanan
Triggs and
Benton
McMillan
Earth
W. Anderson
Saddler, Etc
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Supreme Court
Avexnam
Michael O'Neill
Cunistenu Rch
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Clarence Barton
George Jones
Robert Haskett
Thomas Williams
John Collins
the National Assembly
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D.C
Eaving
College of Philadelphia
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Kilworth
Kilworth’s
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Piblio
Appies
Lowell
D. Thomas’s
Arcade
James Porter
Allenton
Melson, Monte & Co
A. Bushell
Ashburton Club
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