Notable Clerical and Political Movements Across Ashburton
The Rev W J Eliott departed for Te mauka this morning by the second express. Rev L Hudson of Timaru arrived in Ashburton by the first express. Mr T H Smith member for Waitaki passed through Ashburton this morning. News arrives of the death of W T Gordon aged forty once private secretary to the late Sir J Seddon and Sir James Carroll. Sir Joseph Ward reached Christchurch from Wellington and will remain until Tuesday then depart south by Tuesday’s mid day express.
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W. J. Eliott
Temauka
L. Hudson
Timaru
Ashburton
T. H.smith
Waitaki
Welington
W. T. Gordon
BR. J. Seddon
James’ Carroll
Joseph Ward
Christchurch
Wellington
Weather forecast from Domain station reports worsening outlook
The Domain weather station records frost and cold night conditions. At 9 this morning the government meteorologist notes variables for easterly moderate to strong winds. The forecast suggests deteriorating weather with possible heavy instability and rain, barometer readings are uncertain.
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Domain Weather Station
Bible in Schools Debate Reaches Prime Minister In Wellington
A large meeting representing the New Zealand National Schools Defence League the Women’s Christian Temperance Union the New Zealand Teachers and Organised Labour Unions presented seven points to Prime Minister Massey on Bible in Schools. They urged state neutrality in religious matters questioned referendum use and timing and warned against alienating minority consciences. The Prime Minister said no legislation would be introduced this session and that future actions would align with secular compulsory education principles.
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Wellington
New Zealand National Schools Defence League
Women’s Christian ‘Tempearance Union
New Zealand
W.F. Massey
Biblean Schoole
Mir“A
Atkinson
Bible-in-Schools League
Defence League
Nelson
Gabinet
Opium Importation Debate Reaches UK Religious Deputation
A UK deputation from major religious bodies urged Sir BE Grey and the Earl of Crewe to relax China's obligation on opium imports. They sought release from permitting 20 000 chests of Indian opium at Hong Kong treaty port status as of August 8.
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London
United Kingdom
Sir BE. Grey
The
Earl of Crews
India
China
Hong Kong
Times views Panama Exposition stance as mistake
London notes The Times believes the Government erred by not taking part in the Panama Exposition. It critiques the Pacific Coast decision and insists exhibitions foster mutual knowledge and peace beyond monetary value. It says the United States remains the key ally for friendship and understanding.
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London
Times
Panama
Pacific
Coa
United States
Abandoned hope for four masted schooner Amercana at sea
Sydney reports that the four masted schooner Amercana carrying lumber from the Columbia River to Sydney has been 168 days at sea with no sign of rescue. The vessel is presumed abandoned.
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Sydney
Columbia River
Priest Death Trial in Paris Court Adds Dramatic Evidence
In Paris on August 8 the trial of Crespy unfolds with tense exchanges between defense and prosecution. Witnesses describe Abbey Lichaud's year of weariness and fear that a jealous lover may harm him, while Crespy’s dressmaker calls the accused hysterical and jealous and a police clash highlights the volatile courtroom scene.
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Paris
Crespy
Abbey Lichaud
Peace prospects split opinions in Europe
French papers hail a peace settlement and balance of power while Austrian outlets call for revision and doubt lasting peace. Russian support backs Austria’s push for revision as the Powers face potential unilateral action if no agreement is reached.
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London
Russia
Austria
Medical Congress OKs Animal Experiments for Mankind
At the Medical Congress the Physiological Section unanimously passed a resolution endorsing experiments with living animals as of utmost service to mankind in the past and indispensable to future progress. It urged facilities be given to competent persons to perform experiments under adequate supervision.
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London
Medical Congress
Physiological ‘Section
British Politics Indian Situation Disquieting in Bengal
During a debate on the Indian Budget in London August 9 the Hon E Montagu said prosperity hinges on railway profits. Government policy favors cooperation and development. A proposal aimed to remove Native States business from the Foreign Secretary and appoint a special secretary to handle the issue.
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London
E. Montagu
Labour Unrest in Milan Sparks Riots and Arrests
Syndicalist led strike in Milan triggers serious rioting as troops are called out and stoned by strikers. Swords used by police. about fifty strikers wounded and one hundred arrested. Tramway power cut for three days. Duke d Abruzzi stoned in a city square.
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Rome
Milan
d’Abruzzi
Crespy Acquitted in Paris Case
Crespy was acquitted in Paris as reported on August 8 with the official notice received August 9 2 50 p m.
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Paris
Crespy
Suffragettes Deputation to Mr Asquith urged non militancy
A National Union of Women Suffrage Societies deputation met Mr Asquith in London noting growing public support and framing the issue as a matter of democracy. Asquith urged non militant conduct, saying public conversion could secure success and avert world trouble after Hyde Park protest.
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London
National “Union of Women
Asquith
Hyde Park
Ambassadors Demand London Treaty Enos Midia Line
The Ambassadors demand Turkey observe the London Treaty focusing on the Enos-Midia line. Turkey has not yet decided on its response.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Boundaries Favor Greece and Servia in Eastern Settlement
London reports roughly drawn boundaries favor Greece and Servia at Bulgaria's expense. Bulgaria's delegates pressed for equity amid Roumania's pressure and Powers' indifference, with Russia and Austria reserving revision rights on Kavala. Many papers doubt a lasting peace.
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London
Greece
Servia
Bulgaria
Roumania
Austria
Sis
Cushing Predicts Advances in Surgical Anesthesia
Professor Harvey Cushing of Harvard University proposed a future where experimental ethics may yield an ideal anesthetic drug. He suggested a single injection possibly combining chlatetone or scopalomin to prolong insensivity and slow wound healing until consciousness returns.
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Harvey ‘Cushing
Harvard
University
Massage Amongst Natives in the Solomon Islands
Dr Rivers describes native massage by Solomon Islands practitioners. The operations align with the recognized system but rest on magico religious beliefs underlying the process.
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Rivers
Solomon Islands
Increase of Lunacy Says Sir James Crichton Browne
Sir James Crichton Browne notes no justification for a vigorous race expansion as lunacy rises despite treatment progress. He cites accumulated chronic lunacy and a falling recovery rate over the past fifty years.
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London
James ‘Crichton-Browne
Intervention at Bucharest Ends Peace Conference
At the close of the Peace Conference in Bucharest in August, M Toutcheff thanked the Austro Hungarian minister whose support mainly compelled Bulgaria to yield to Serbia’s Strumnitea.
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Bucharest
Conference
Education Bill Dropped Under Government Pressure
Ambiguous text notes that a government education bill was dropped amid pressure. No clear dates, names, or places are readable.
Marconi Contract Motion Sparks House Debate
Lord Robert Cecil moves that without an independent report the House should not approve a Marconi contract. The Opposition plans a strong fight and has issued an urgent whip to oppose the agreement.
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Robert Cecil
Marconi
Government proposal carried in Marconi contract debate
In the Dommions debate Hon C F Masterman argued urgency for acceptance of the Marconi contract while Henry Norman and Sir Samuel debated urgency and state ownership. Lord Robert Cecil warned of a monopoly with cabinet share concerns as Postmaster General praised a half million investment with no payment unless wireless stations satisfied the government. The motion passed 221 to 140.
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London
Dommions
C. F. Masterman
Marconi
Henry ‘Norman
Robert Cecil
Samuel
Hunger-striker released on license in Liverpool protests
London August 7 Mrs Rigby, sentenced to nine months for outrages at the Liverpool Cotton Exchange and Rivington Hall, has been released on license after resorting to hunger striking.
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London
Rigby
Liverpool’ Cotton Exchange
Rivington Hall
Pellagra Disease Described by Dr Beale in Texas Speech
Dr Beale describes pellagra as a new disease with 8000 American deaths in 1912 and 60 000 sufferers, linked to harsh work conditions. The illness starts with itching in spring, then damages digestion and ends in melancholia and insanity, often blamed on fungi on corn.
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Beale
Texas
Italy
Scotland
England
Aviation. No man too old to fly declares Cody after inquest
Colonel Cody defended elderly pilots in an inquest note saying a man is never too old to fly at 40. He recalled his first combat at 47 and stated he intends to keep flying until age 80. The piece quotes his claim the machine is steady and reliable.
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Per Press Association
London
Cody
Mathina's Mystery at Inquest Neighbours in Conflict
In Hobart on August 9 the inquest into Mullins' disappearance hears his son testify that Mullins and Jones were on hostile terms. The son notes his father’s pigs were poisoned and several possum traps were stolen. He planned to observe if more items would be taken before his father disappeared.
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Hobart
Mullins
Jones
Cody’s giant aircraft in London weighs a ton wing span
The Huce machine from London reportedly weighs a ton with a 100 hp engine. Wings span sixty feet and forty four feet wide. It is claimed the craft traveled at about fifty miles per hour.
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London
Cody
Imperial Senate Reform Measures Tabled for Next Session
Ottawa reports the government will introduce Senate reform measures next session to lay groundwork for reintroducing the Naval Bill. Hon. James Allen states New Zealand supports Imperial control of its fleet, a stance welcomed by Conservative press.
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Ottawa
Senate
James Allen
New Zealand
Indemnity Bill Delayed by Opposition in Parliament
Mr Asquith announced the prorogation of the House on the 11th of 16th and said the Stuart Samuel Indemnity Bill could not proceed this session due to opposition. A letter to Messrs Samuel from Montagu and Company states Mr Bonar Law had not accepted their challenge to inspect books on silver dealings and, if opposition persists, Sir Stuart Samuel would prefer withdrawal of the bill.
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Asquith
Stuart Samuel
Feillingworth
Messrs Samuel
Montagu and Company
Bonar’ Law
France and Germany on the Verge of War
In Paris on August 7 M. Clemenceau argued in the Senate for continual preparedness. He noted that since 1870 France, without provocation, has stood five times on the verge of conflict with Germany.
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Paris
Senate
Clemenceau
France
Germany
Scott's Will Bequests Revealed In London
Sir John Scott dies in London bequeathing Lady Sackville £150000 and art valued at £350000. His brother Walter receives £10000 and an annuity of £2000. The August 8 report details the substantial endowments and art treasures.
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London
Scott
Lady Sackville
Walter
Wilson names Lind as envoy to Huerta over Mexican rebellion
President Wilson appoints John Lind as personal representative to approach President Huerta to seek information on suppressing the rebellion. Huerta refuses to receive the envoy and says he will ignore him if he arrives in Mexico.
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Washington
Wilson
John Lind
Huerta
Wealthy Bride Ties to Rackeavage in Sealed London Registry
Lord Rackeavage, eldest son of the Marquis of Cholmondeley, married Miss Sybil Sassoon at a Buckingham Palace Road registry office. Secrecy was maintained as a small group entered, followed by photographers. The 28 year old bride received £25,000 a year and £50,000 on wedding day.
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London
Lord Rackeavage
Marquis of Cholmondeley
Sybil Sassoon
Buckingham Palace Road
Dhe
M P's Quarrel in House After Night Session
Sydney August 8 report describes Hollis of Newtown pinching Cohen of Petersham on the jaw following heated remarks in the House. Cohen did not retaliate. Other members intervened and Hollis apologized, which was accepted.
Admiralty Criticised Over Dreadnought Shortfall
Lord Charles Beresford writes to papers criticizing the Admiralty for not building six Dreadnoughts. He argues three are needed for Churchill's safety minimum and three to replace expected Canadian ships. He warns that world wide defence requires protection of supplies and new routes, noting Canada's assurances.
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Llondon
Lord Charles Beresford
Admiralty
Churchill
Canada
Interruption in Lobby Ends with Cohen Struck by MecGirr
Herald report says Cohen and Hollis argued in the lobby. MecGirr intervened and struck Cohen, with further blows exchanged until bystanders restored order. Hollis is not the aggressor.
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Sydney
The
Herald
Messrs Cohen
Hollis
MecGirr
Cohen
Queensland declines to exhibit at Panama Exposition
The government decided not to participate in the Panama Exposition as announced from Brisbane on August 9.
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Brisbane
Goverment
Governor Sulzer Politically Implicated In Fund Misuse
New York report states the Legislature Investigating Committee found Governor Sulzer used party funds to privately speculate in New York markets. Losses cited as heavy with no forthcoming explanation.
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New York
New York State
Sulzer
Canadian Land Boom Collapses in Outlying Districts
Toronto reports the land boom in surrounding districts has collapsed with hundreds of estate agents seeking other work. Thousands of sold lots cannot be occupied for a generation and several western towns have been divided into building lots that must be resumed for farming.
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Toronto
Chronic Chest Complaints Meets Great Peppermint Ore
Local column notes a quirky clash between chronic chest complaints and a confection called Great Peppermint Ore. The teaser hints at a humorous or satirical showdown in a period newspaper tone.
Influenza Cure Fails as Old Remedy Widens Losses
The report notes Woods's Great Peppermint Cure fails against influenza with Nevar yielding poor results. The item records a price of 67 and 2s 6d and marks the remedy as ineffective.
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Woods
Rand Trouble: Labour Feeds Eight Demands Demand Parliament Dissolution
Johannesburg August report notes Labour Federation demands eight concessions and immediate dissolution of Parliament amid party strife.
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Labour Party
Johannesburg
Esabour
Sont
Labour Federation
Theatrical Employees Unionizes Theatres
The Federated Theatrical Association resolved to enforce employment of unionists for workers in all theatres and picture shows, in a move announced on August 9 at 9.55 a.m. The decision targets stagehands, actors, and staff under union guidelines.
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Sydney
Federated Theatrical Association
Saddlers Dispute Hears Recommendations On Preference Clause
Wellington August 8 The Arbitration Court heard the saddlers dispute with both sides willing to accept Conciliation Council recommendations. Mr Justice Sim indicated the preference clause would need an open door to prevent a forced closed corporation. Mr Scott noted the recommendations imply compulsory uncovering. the court noted there is no compulsory joining and workers may be fined. Decision reserved.
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Wellington
Saddlers
Arbitration Court
Conciliation Council
Justice
Sim
A.close Corporation
Scott
Arbitration Court Rejects Wellington Slaughtermen Union Award
The Arbitration Court today refused the Wellington Slaughtermen Union claim for an award covering the Wellington district. Newly formed unions had secured or were securing industry deals with employers, and the court declined to interfere. In Inspector of Awards v Wellington Woollen Company, the court ruled under the Federated Tailor's Award that a deduction could not be made from apprentices wages for time lost during Christmas factory cleaning and repairs.
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Wellington
Arbitration Court
Wellington Slaughters Men's Union
Wellington Woollen Company
Federated Tailoreases
Married woman in Auckland attempts suicide by poison
Mrs W Harle of Newton Auckland drank from a cup and collapsed in Brimes Lane. She was found by a passerby, given emetics by Dr Keith and admitted to Auckland Hospital in serious but improving condition. A suicide note was found indicating intent to end her life.
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Auckkland
W. Harle
Newton
Auckland
Brime's Lane
Ne' Hi
Keith
Rogue Hermann Crauss Sentenced Then Fled Across Borders
A German called Hermann alias Crauss was sentenced for an undisclosed crime in Paris on August 8. He fled to England while married in a Russian disguise, squandered his wife’s fortune, later practiced as a doctor in the United States, and married a wealthy woman there, scattering her dowry.
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Paris
Hermann
Crauss
England
United States
Merrifield Committed for Trial in Grave Murder Case
Sydney August 9 Walter Merrifield was committed for trial at Newcastle on a charge of murdering his partner Kefford. Kefford died in an explosion of gelignite in a room where he slept. Merrifield claimed he caused the blast to frighten Kefford who he believed was evading the room.
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Sydney
Walter Merrifield
Newcastle
Clarence
Séefford
Merrifield
Kefford
Growing smallpox reports widen district concerns
Wellington August 8 The following smallpox bulletin shows a spreading pattern with new cases in Glen Murray Raglan Kaikohe and a suspicious case at Auckland. Health officers report fresh cases across the district indicating increasing risk and urgent public notice.
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Wellington
District, Health
Ati Abele
Glen
Murray
Raglan County
Tvs
Kaikohe
Wellington Health Enquiry on Smallpox Vaccination Debate
Questions in the House today pressed for immediate inquiries into smallpox vaccination, outbreaks, and Maori vaccination ages. Mr Atmore and Mr Reed led calls to reveal vaccination effectiveness, hygienic conditions, and deaths among vaccinated cases, with officials urged to challenge inaccurate statements publicly.
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Wellington
Orth
Atmore
Reed
Grey
Lyn
Auckland
Triffe
Sydney Epidemic Reports Six Smallpox Cases in Metro Area
August reports indicate six smallpox cases in Sydney metropolitan area. A steward aboard the ships P and O Mongolia and other vessels were among recent cases with suspected links to Fremantle and Adelaide outbreaks.
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Sydney
Mongolia
Fremantle
Adelaide
Queensland Declares Infected Area Amid Smallpox Risk
Queensland is proclaimed an infected area under the Quarantine Act due to smallpox prevalence. The action affects Brisbane and surrounding districts as authorities implement containment measures and monitor arrivals.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Auction Notice of Butterick Estate Farm and Corner Property
Trustees of the late Albert Butterick offer the Lynnord farm in Hinds County for sale this afternoon. The 288 acres include first class agricultural and dairy land with farm buildings at 18 per acre. Also offered is a Cameron and Wills Streets corner property with a five room dwelling. Proceeds listed as T.S.704 on Mr Robiapton account.
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Messis Friedlander
Albert Butterick
Lynnord
Hinds
H. Stephenson
Cameron
Wills Streets
Jeacre
T.S
Robiapton
Wals
Weekly Stock: Farmers Co operative sales show steady entries
The Zealand Farmers Co operative Association held a weekly sales event at West Street. Average entries across poultry pigs produce and meat items were submitted with prices ranging from hens at 2d to 12s per pair for poultry and porkers at 40s to 18s per item. Wheat oats and carrots fetched modest prices reflecting market conditions.
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Zealand
Australian Jockey Club Posts Surplus and Prize Increases
The Australian Jockey Club reports a net surplus of £16,857 after expenditures of £24,600 and £6,750 in added money. Current season additions total £70,750, funding higher prizes such as Spring Stakes £1,500 Randwick Plate £2,000 Granham Stakes £740 Villiers Stakes £1,000 and others, with total prize money rising across events. The stipend arrangement appears satisfactory.
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Sydney
Jockey Club
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