Nicoll declines debate on Defence Act in Ashburton letter
A Ashburton citizen Co W Nicoll refuses a National Peace Council of New Zealand debate on the Defence Act. He accuses the council of inciting strife and of promoting views he and local citizens reject as harmful to the country. He urges the council to reconsider its aims and notes his unwillingness to be its instrument.
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Christchurch
New Zealand
Ashburton
Council of Newealand
Myers defenes the need to train youth for country defence
In Wellington on August 14 during a Budget debate Mr A M Myers ex Minister of Defence asserted the nation must not treat defence lightly and voiced readiness to speak openly across audiences to advocate a defence program. He argued boys should be trained to serve when needed, reflecting party and national duty.
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Wellington
A.M. “Myers
Defénce
Dominion
M. Myers
Myers
Webb
West Coasters
Aihi
Demee
Mr Webb
Mr Myers
Ow. H. D. Bell
I the Kaimata Tragedy Virgin Still Missing
In Inglewood on August 16 police and local residents continue dragging the Mangonut River in search of Virgin. It is believed he threw himself into the flood swollen river, with heavy rains hindering the search efforts.
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Inglewood
Kaimata
Virgin
Married woman abducted in Matawai case shocks camp
In Matawai railway camp a married woman was seized in the night and kept in a tent until morning. Lemont was remanded on a charge of assault with intent. William O Leary was arrested at Qpitiki in connection with the affair. Another fresh arrest is pending.
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Gisborne
Matawai
Agene Lemont
William O'Leary
Qpitiki
Fair Rent Bill Aims To Ease Housing Costs In Sydney
In the New South Wales Assembly Hon A Griffith introduces a fair rent bill to create a simple court for fixing rents on homes at 80s weekly or less and to back a low cost residential suburb plan with long repayment terms. The court would hear tenant and landlord cases with expert valuers. magistrates’ rulings may be surfaced by information from all parties. The measure caps rent at fixed levels with a 100 percent maximum return, and mortgage borrowers receive a 14 percent margin above the mortgage rate. The bill passes its second reading by large majorities and moves to the next sitting day.
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Sydney
Assembly
A. Griffith
Minister of Public Works
Daceyville
Griffith
Mr Griffith
Every item its own lawsuit headline
The Herald derides the Fair Rent Bill noting courts for butter boots eggs hats soap and other goods would arise. It mocks the idea by proposing a tongue in cheek title about every house its own lawsuit and criticizes the scope of the bill.
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Sydney
Herald
Curse of War as Lloyd George Attacks Armaments Rise
In the House of Commons Lloyd George warns the Finance Bill will fuel armaments growth and public fear. He says worldwide spending breeds pressure for higher taxation, risks disaster, and stifles wealth creation, urging international cooperation to curb perilous militarism.
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London
House of Commons
Lloyd George
England
Balkans
France
Germany
Russia
Dervishes Drive Off Stock Worsening Desert Destitution
London dispatch reports Colonel Archer warning that Dervishes have driven off stock of friendly tribes, risking unprecedented destitution. Advises say the Mad Mullah leads the Dervishes in attacks on camel corps, fueling agitation among tribes.
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London
Archer
Djibutii
Mullah
Camel Corps
Government camel corps distance questioned in Parliament
Mr L Harcourt said he could not explain the camel corps location over 100 miles from the coast until Bomali land information was received. Latest despatches reportedly show the situation satisfactory despite questions about policy.
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London
Camel Corps
L. Harcourt
Bomaliland
Kaiser Says He Fights For Your Rights Like A Tiger
Paris August 14 report cites a letter from the Kaiser to King Constantine during peace talks claiming he is fighting for rights like a tiger. The Bucharest correspondent of Le Temps relays the remark as part of ongoing Balkan negotiations.
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Paris
Bucharest
le Temps
Constantine
France and Russia Claim Balkans Accord
A semi official communique from Paris dated August 13 asserts that France and Russia are in perfect accord over the Balkans dispute. The statement emphasizes unity between the two nations on the regional issue.
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France
Russia
Paris
Balkans
Servians to Demobilise Ordered Troops
Belgrade reports demobilisation orders issued to Servian troops received August 15 at 1.45 p.m. The August 14 dispatch states all Servian forces are to demobilise.
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Belgrade
Immigrants Sail for New Zealand from London
The Athenic sails today with 14 farmers and farm workers, wives and families, 68 domestics, and 101 nominated immigrants, bound for New Zealand. The departure was reported from London at 8:25 a.m. on August 15.
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London
Fhe Athenic
New Zealand
Cost of Living Report Shows 1905 to 1912 Increases
A Board of Trade comparison notes a 10 percent rise in vent fuel food and clothing from 1905 to 1912. Tea and sugar fell. mutton beef bread bacon and potatoes rose substantially. The Times comments on international price rises since 1900 and cites France self sufficiency under protection as a fiscal factor.
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London
A. Board of ‘Trade
the ‘Times
Austria
Belgium
Germany
Italy
France
Britain
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
United States
Japan
Derry Riots Turn Violent As Police Face Attacks
Renewed rioting in Londonderry saw Unionists and Nationalists exchange stones while police issued baton charges. Inspector Cary was head struck by a stone and a constable was shot in the chest. Several officers and rioters injured amid confusion. A magistrate Mr McGahey was knocked down by a mistaken strike.
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London
Londonderry
Cary
McGahey
Viator
Wheat Handlers Strike Ends in Australia Settlement
Sydney August 14 report that the wheat-handlers strike has ended with the reinstatement of casual workers pending an Industrial Court test case. Work will resume tomorrow morning as railway authorities confirm the settlement.
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Sydney
Wilk
NSW Wages Rise For Industrial Labour in 1904
Figures from the Industrial Registrar show NSW weekly wage increases across trades led by tailors plumbers painters and iron workers. The overall average rise for 368 444 adult workers is 10s 6d per week, estimated to push yearly wages by over £70 000 000 compared with 1903 rates.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Wages Rise See Declining Purchasing Power in NSW
Sydney August 15. Premier Holman notes wage increases in New South Wales over the past decade while the purchasing power of a sovereign has fallen by 4s 3d. He says the current tailors' wage of £3 is effectively £2 7s in old money compared with £2 10s ten years ago.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Holman
Sulzer Declares Impeachment a Tammany Plot
New York August 14 reports Governor Sulzer's allies condemn impeachment as a Tammany plot. Sulzer, who won office amid Tammany influence, says he will not be a tool of the Tammany leaders any longer.
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New York
Friends of
Sulzer
Lieutenant Governor Glynn Takes Possession of State Offices
News updates report that Lieutenant Governor Glynn assumed control of the Governor’s offices after Sulzer refused to quit. A deadlock followed as department heads disputed who held authority and ongoing state business was disrupted.
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Sulzer
Glynn
Medical Congress Examines Color Blindness Tests
At the International Medical Congress Dr. Edridge-Green argued the wool test is hopelessly defective for color blindness. Many normal sighted people fail the test while 80 percent with defective eyesight escape detection. Colored lanterns were deemed the most efficient examination method compared with railways and steamers.
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London
International Medical ‘Congress
Edridge-Green
General Strike Blocked by Injunction at Broken Hill
Mr Justice Heydon granted an injunction against the president and secretary of the Barrier Labour Federation to prevent inciting and aiding a scheduled general strike of shop and warehouse employees at Broken Hill, effectively stopping the action before it began.
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Sydney
Justice Heydon
Broken Hill
Barrier Labour Federation
Londonderry houses damaged as hotels ordered closed
Damage reported across Londonderry with extensive destruction to houses. Hotels instructed to close at 7 p.m. for the remainder of the week. Magistrates told to accompany the constabulary to danger points.
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London
Londonderry
Sylvia Pankhurst Released Under Cat and Mouse Act
Sylvia Pankhurst and two suffragettes freed under the Cat and Mouse Act after incendiaries damaged an intermediate school in Carnarvon.
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London
Sylvia Pankhurst
Carnarvon
Port of London to study meat handling in America
The Port of London Authority will send its chief engineer to the United States to learn about conveyor technology for handling meat. The goal is to install a conveyer plant at the Albert Docks to speed the disposal of frozen and chilled products.
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London
Port of London Authority
America
Albert Docks
Trendon Building Firms Protest Preference Clause
The Melbourne based Trendon Building Industries Federation sent two cablegrams to Mr Fisher protesting government action striking out the preference to unionists clause in the contract for erecting the Common Wealth buildings in London.
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Melbourne
Trendon
Industries Federation
Fisher
Common Wealth
London
Reformative Treatment for Criminals Urged by Dr Weygault
Dr Weygault argued punishment based on retribution is outdated. He favored education of youth and controlling mentally deficient individuals in industrial reformatories. Detention should depend on treatment success, not fixed terms.
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Weygault
Leith Docker Strikers Resolve to Resume Work
Leith dock strikers present a resolution to resume work on the old terms.
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London
Leith Dock
Home Work Condemned by Hygienic Section
The hygienic section condemned home work at night and the teaching of needlework to girls before the age of nine, signaling concerns about health and schooling practices amid the era.
Militia Called Out as Island Towns Face Riots
Vancouver reports the militia controlling the Ladysmith and Nanaimo strike situation after serious riots. Strikers besieged strike-breakers in a tunnel for a night, destroyed mine buildings, flooded workings, dynamited railway bridges, and committed other outrages.
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Vancouver
Ladysmith
Nanaimo
VaNcouver Island
International federation mandates 8800 foot volplan rule
London August 18 The Conference of the International Aeronautical Federation ruled that after January 1 pilots must mount to 8800 feet then execute a volplan with the engine off Failing to comply would lead to the federation withholding its certificate.
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London
International Aeronautical Federation
Mexican Turmoil Optimism Grows Over Huerta Recognition
In Mexico City dated August 18 American residents favor recognizing President Huerta. National railways are gradually reopening and general mood is optimistic though early recognition is seen as essential to settle the position.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Wright's Aeroboat Aims Speed of 60 MPH for Mail Service
Orville Wright announces an aeroboat capable of 60 miles per hour intended to assist the United States postal service. He declines to discuss technical details of the invention.
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New York
Orville Wright
United States Postal Service
Wright
Japanese SAMPAN Captured Aboard Near San Francisco
A Japanese sampan laden with nationals seeking to land in the United States in defiance of immigration laws has been captured off San Francisco. The Japanese are slated for deportation under the Alien Land Act.
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San Francisco
United States
Solomon Islands Under British Rule Criticized by Mission Leader
Rev Goldie, chair of the Solomon Islands Methodist District, says the law administration under British rule is a travesty of justice. He accuses officials of arbitrary actions, prison without trial, and punitive expeditions burning villages. He predicts Solomon Islands could become a major Pacific commercial center.
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Sydney
Goldie
Solomon Islands
Solomons
Pacific
Arctic Explorers Pathetic Incident Report
Captain Koch of the Danish Arctic expedition crossed Greenland farther north than Nansen and wintered on an ice island near Queen Louise Land. The party slaughtered most horses, five remained, and Koch suffered a 40 foot fall injuring his leg for three months. Blizzards marked a 750 mile march. three horses died from exhaustion. A rescued sailor faced 35 hours without food and was ready to eat a dog that accompanied him.
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Copeneragen
Koch
Greenland
Nansen
Queen’ Louise Land
A Ride to Death at Clifton Mine Arizona
Nine men were killed at the Colorado Mine in Clifton Arizona when a cable connecting ore cars broke. The cars sped down a slope and wrecked at the bottom. some miners escaped, others were killed by the impact.
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New York
Colorado
Clifton
Arizona
Wilson dismisses ex ambassador over criticism of British Office
President Wilson has decided to summarily dismiss ex-Ambassador Wilson rather than accept his resignation. The action follows the tone of his criticisms of the British Foreign Office.
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New York
Wilson
Australian House Debates Censure as Opposition Tactics Criticized
In Melbourne on August 14 Mr Cook resumed the censure debate, accusing the Opposition of blocking business. He challenged Fisher's charges and asserted the country should know if blocking continues. He claimed opposition stands against privilege favouritism and preference, affirming freedom square deal and fair relations among all members.
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Melbourne
Cook
Fisher
Glasgow syndicate forms £2 million iron and steel firm
A syndicate led by Biggart and Co limited, including Bumsder and partners in Glasgow, of the Shipbuilding Employers Federation, has created an iron and steel company with a capital of two million pounds.
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Biggart, Bumsder’, and Co
Glasgow
Shipbuilding Employers’ Federation
Iron and Steel Corporation
Rebel Losses Reported in Mexican Siege
In Mexico City on August 13 officials report 9200 rebels killed or executed during the Torreon siege. Two hundred Federals also killed. Rebels sacking Durango poisoned themselves with yat biscuits, ten dying. Storekeepers showed poison labelled boxes before they were executed.
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Mexico City
Torreon
Durango
Asquith Indicates Lord Alverstone Resignation Rumors
In the Commons Mr Asquith said he had not heard of any resignation by Lord Alverstone. He stated Alverstone hoped to resume his duties soon, reflecting uncertainty about the chief justice’s status.
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London
State Assembly Expunges Willis Minute in Move by Premier
In Sydney the State Assembly, led by Mr Holman the Premier, agreed to expunge the Willis minute attacking the Lieutenant-Governor Sir William Cullen from the records. He said the government had printed the document under a misapprehension and the motion passed without dissent.
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Sydney
Holman
Willis
William Cullen
Metropolitan Trotting Club Meet Concludes in Cold Weather
In Christchurch on August 15 the Metropolitan Trotting Club finished its third day amid miserable cold drizzle and a muddy track shrinking attendance. Results include Maidens and Handicaps with winners such as Hardwood, Maricata, Red Mac, Wallace Junr, Rosalie, and Betel Nut, all by several lengths.
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Christchurch
Metropolitan
Hiroki
Rosepalm
Ail
We Bell Metal
Émir
Addington
OB Kelso
Albertorious
Brookbell
Te Kwiti
Canterbury Stockley Club Grand National Meeting
The third day acceptances for Canterbury Stockley Club Grand National meeting include United Hunt Club Steeplechase entries such as Tim Doolan and Medaleig2. Other races list horses like Anahou Sea King Oxenhope Mummer Medalist Royal Arms Gnome Ceylon Mamura Turna Bryx Heady Park Sydenham Hurdle entries and Lincoln Steeplechase contenders. Multiple weights in sovs and furlong distances accompany races like the Bryx Hurdle and Selwyn Handicap with numerous participants.
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Christchurch
United’ Hunt
Save
Doolan
Biro’ Lo
Tain Fock
Fritz
Major Joueur
Miss Gibbs
Anahou
Oxenhope
Mummer
Pilgrim's Way
Diavolo
Royal Arms
Gnome
Ceylon
Mamura
Turna
Gerbera
Prince Eddie
Pip
Sphinx
Don Rubyt
Terry Era
Overton
Heyday Park U
Marton
Beacon
Rho Atu
Nipper Tandy
Kia Ora
Redcuiffs
Scottish Star
Ganflash
Achilledes
Stamboul
Corrie
Nithedale
Ovar
Debonaire
Kew
Theodore
Winning Way
Kilts
Orton
Black Lupin
Tim’ “Doolan
Bandalero
Buster
Hunekaha
Margo
Dan Cameron
Aba
Warner-Tarken Ill in Middlesex Match Stop Cricketers
Captain P F Warner of the last English team to tour Australia suddenly fell ill while playing for Middlesex against Lancashire at Aighurthe. The incident halted the match as medical staff attended to him.
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London
Australia
Middlesex
Lancashire
Aighurthe
South America Tour Team Accepted for 22-Match Programme
The England team for South America includes Fane Rhodes J W Hearne Woolley Hobbs Mead and Stradwicke. A 22-match itinerary has been arranged, featuring five test matches against local sides.
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London
Fane
Rhodes
J. W. Hearne
Woolley
Hobbs
Mead
California Rugby selectors name replacements for missing players
Wellington August 15 The California rugby selectors inform the Management Committee of the New Zealand Union that liaison and Loveridee have been chosen to replace O Leary and Geddis, three quarters, who cannot attend.
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Wellington
California
New Zealand
Loveridee
Aranalsi
O'Leary
Geddis
Auckland
Missing Baronett in Geneva Prominent in Free Trade Move
reports say Sir Walter Strickland, long sought by friends, is now living quietly in Geneva. He played a leading role in forming a committee to promote freer trade for India.
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Acm
London
Walter Strickland
Geneva
India
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