Tapes and dispatches outline wartime concerns and foreign affairs
Telegraph briefs report dummy guns found in Korea, congratulations from Russian leaders to China’s emperor on his birthday, and Manchuria sovereignty hopes. They note food supply safeguards in wartime, a divided royal commission on grain storage, and a Franco Russian treaty draft. Yellow fever spreads in New Orleans as Mississippi Louisiana quarantine tensions flare over seized boats and crews.
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Peace effort on Far East stalled as Britain stays neutral
United Press report by Hlacra Telegraph notes unofficial ideas that British pressure could push Japan toward a moderate demand. Britain declines to press Japan indirectly, insisting Japan will not be unreasonable.
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Japanese Take Sakhalien Island in Hand to Hand Fight
London August 2 The Japanese on the 28th defeated the Russians south of Reikor in Sakhalien and occupied Palo after fierce hand to hand fighting. About 1000 Russians retreated southwards as General Haraguchi proclaimed a military administration over the island on August 30.
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Linievitch Declares Russian Army Ready for Any Task
Linievitch informs the Czar that Russian troops are not in danger and their flanks have not been turned. He reports the Japanese remain distant from main positions and unable to close, while Russian morale remains high and ready to meet any task.
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De Witte Arrives in New York Amid Negotiation Fears
M. de Witte arrived in New York and told the Herald he feared negotiations would end within a week as Japanese conditions were deemed intolerable to discuss. The report cites August 2 arrivals and timing from the New York desk.
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Remia Shot Dead After Insult by Soldiers
In Odessa, General Remia refused to march to the front after warning the 14th Army Corps. Soldiers shouted scoundrel and then killed him. The troops tore Remia to pieces in the melee.
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Czar Presses War Stance After Clergy Address
The Czar, replying to Orenburg clergy, endorses continuing the war until victory. He rejects ceding land or paying indemnity. The statement follows a Kaiser interview at Bjoerkoa and is viewed as lacking broader significance.
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Orenburg
Bjoerkoa
Reform agitation in Russia clashes with authorities
In Reval the governor warned workers and troops to quash revolutionary interference. An attempted release of six workers was thwarted, reports United Press Association via Electric Telegraph.
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Australian naval agreement criticized in Senate speech
Senator Smith in the Senate condemned the naval agreement as unsatisfactory noting ships agreed for the Australian station were not placed there and employment fell short from 1600 Australians and New Zealanders to 628 as the bill was introduced.
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Health Hints for Rheumatics and Annual Sale Items
A brief health notice advises Rheumatism patients to avoid certain foods and use Rheumo for relief and possible cure. It promotes a sale by JouN On & Co featuring rubber hot water bottles horse clippers home covers lamps stoves and kerosene heating stoves at low prices during the annual sale.
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Australian Deputation Presses Deakin on New Hebrides Crisis
A delegation from churches and the Chambers of Commerce urged Prime Minister Deakin to resolve the deadlock in New Hebrides negotiations. He expressed sympathy and noted that since January negotiations have stalled. The Commonwealth has pressed for a permanent settlement and protection of British settlers' rights, but lacks constitutional power to enforce a settlement.
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Germany in the Pacific Agent-General's Views
London August 2 Agent-General for New South Wales Mr T A Coghlan said knowledge of the new German shipping laws in the Marshall Islands is needed to assess changes. He urged that British ships have equal rights, and Australian shipowners seek compensation for losses and treaty denial. New South Wales is cancelling orders in Germany with other states weighing united action.
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Government delays orders amid Marshall Islands dispute
Supyerr reports the Premier, citing Mr Coghlan, that NSW Government will not place new orders while the Marshall Islands dispute remains unsettled. He says cancelling orders is not the issue, but delaying new ones until resolution is decided and asks other States to follow suit.
Haynes Melville Blackmail Plot Elicits New Details
McNair Willis's clerk reveals Melville claimed Haynes and others planned to blackmail Willis. He offered to testify if needed. Melville later proposed a £500 arrangement to settle the affair. McNair read telegrams showing Willis temporising to trap Melville and Haynes as blackmailers.
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Accusations Involving Premier and Willis
In Agpway on August 3 Mr McGowan claimed Willis's power of attorney to his wife was drafted by the Premier's firm in May, implying Premier knew of Willis's plan to leave Australia. The Premier denied knowledge of the document, stating he knew nothing beyond newspaper reports about Willis's departure. The government seeks a legal path to recall him as a bill to appoint five commissioners for two years to investigate land administration is prepared.
Fatal rifle accident at Randwick Butts shocks inquiry
Aug 1 commission of inquiry finds Sergeant Fallon killed by a loaded rifle on the mound that a comrade kicked. Also reports: David Wiley killed by a falling tree at Kelley's sawmill Mokau river. TD Pearson, a Swede, drowned after falling between scow and wharf. A four year old, Mary Bates, died of burns suffered at home after her mother left him unattended in Ponadaby England Street hospital.
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Premier and Mr Fisher clash over vouchers
The House heard Mr Fisher make a lengthy charge against the Government. He claimed a Sneddon voucher from the Premier was genuine and pressed for an impartial inquiry into another voucher payable to Captain Seddon. The Premier denied any such voucher, urging no motion and expressing regret at the dispute. Fisher left for Dunedin and vowed to prove his case with documentary evidence.
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Southern Cross Club picks for Seven-a-side in Ashburton
Probable Southern Cross Football Club seven a side representatives listed for Thursday August 16. Names include Henior Pritchard McMedoriex Culverhouse Fitzgerald Gudeell Grant Melanzie Anderson McCallum G Fitzgerald McKenzie Hepburn and junior teams led by Johna Mackenzie Simpson Smith Smyth Veel Clark McKenzie Dillsgrove Stock Gudsell and Ta. Also ads note low local prices on sugar currants sultanas candles flour soap rice and other goods with discount cash offers. Pills and cough cure advertised in Ashburton and surrounding towns.
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Royal Standard
No License in Ashburton and its uncertain effects
The article argues no license has left Ashburton with unclear wider impacts. It notes prohibition’s limited enforcement, increased private liquor storage, and substantial imports. It cites large bottle piles found in town, questions licensing clauses, and links outcomes to geography and nearby Timara and Chris shared districts.
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A Visit to Local Sly-Groz Shops
A Lyttelton Times Special Commissioner visits seedy grog shops with a greasy crew and rough conditions. He notes slatternly workers, a frightened child, and a sale conducted behind a locked door selling whisky amid disorder and signs of fear.
Nursing Home Scandal Manslaughter Charge In Court
Mea Susan Wood keeper of a private hospital faced manslaughter charges at the Supreme Court hearing on Aug 3. The deceased Constance Cuddon was placed in a straight jacket strapped to a bed and left alone, allegedly choked by the strap during struggles. The case proceeds.
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Constance C.cuddon
Strapa
Napier Libraries Seek £2000 for Athenaeum Purchase
Napier Borough Council seeks funds to buy the Athenaeum from current management. They wrote to Andrew Carnegie for £2000 but Carnegie’s secretary questioned funding a wooden building from 1876. Council proceeds to acquire the Athenaeum without Carnegie’s aid.
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Ashburton football letters spar over team makeup
Correspondents defend and critique Mr Baxters football authority. They dispute the team split claim Old Boys eight Southern Cross five Hakatere four totaling seventeen and question selector fairness. Readers claim widespread dissatisfaction with the lineup and call for a review.
Chronic Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Rheumo
Advert says Rheumo cures chronic rheumatism and related ailments after failed remedies. Claims thousands were permanently cured, cites Rotorua springs as contrast, urges a fair trial at low cost with a price of 2s 6d or 4s 6d.
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Mail notices outline daily closing times for Christchurch and Southern offices
Postmaster BR D Dawarr lists daily mail closures for Christchurch Intermediate Stations with express options to Wellington and Dunsander Burnham and for Southern Offices detailing Tinwald Winslow Hinds Faling Rangitata Temuka Timera and Timaru Oamaru Palmerston with express runs to Dunedin and intervals for local offices.
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Train Departures From Ashburton Daily
Passenger trains leave Ashburton daily for the North at 7.36 am 11.16 am 3.23 pm mail and 3.40 pm 8.50 pm express. Southbound departures include 6.50 am 9.53 am mail and 11.10 am 1.45 pm express with 5.00 pm also listed. The Springburn train leaves at 4.25 pm from Ashburton and the Methven service departs from Rekai at 7.00 pm.
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Large County Nursery Stock Offering For Planting Season
The advertiser promotes a vast nursery stock collection with apples pears peaches cherries and berries at specific prices and varieties including Gooseberries Laurels and ornamental trees. They highlight Monkey Puzzle Araucaria and other exotic trees with guaranteed 12 month planting, inviting inspections and orders via D. Thomas's Arcade.
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Mellor's Boot Sale Ends Soon in Town
Local advertisement urges shoppers to visit Mellor's clearing boot sale in the town center as the limited sale window runs out. Discounted boots and shoes featured. hurry to grab bargains before it ends.
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