American Annis murder divorce case shocks New York
Captain Peter Hains of the United States Artillery sues for divorce from his wife. She counters with a divorce suit alleging grave misconduct by Hains and other officers. Thornton Hains is named by Mrs Annis as the villain in the tragedy. A prior message describes Hains shooting publisher William Annis at the Yacht Club landing stage amid a crowd.
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Per
Press Association
New York
Peter Hains
Fort Hamilton
Hanna
Annis
Thornton Hains
Hains
United States Artillery
Thornton
Long Island
William Annis
Cadet Shooting Leads Inter-Imperial Trophy Race
In London on August 20 the Roberts Challenge Trophy for schoolboys shows Natal in front with 487 points while England trails on 459. Friar, a New Zealand cadet, is honored by Lord Roberts with a match ride after his second place finishes in both Cheylesmore and Guinness competitions. Copeland, the Australian cadet, placed ninth in the Guinness event.
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London
Natal
England
Friar
New Zealand
Lord Roberts
Guinness
Copeland
Funeral for Captain Colquhoun Held in Melbourne
The funeral for Captain Colquhoun was a full naval ceremony in Melbourne, with a large attendance. Mount Lyell reports for July 16 to August 12 show 28,934 tons of ore treated and 700 tons of blister copper produced, yielding 692 tons copper, 52,739 oz silver, and 1,595 oz gold. Queensland National Bank in Brisbane reports half year profits of £43,481 with allocations to contingency, depositors fund, and reserve. Hobart notes a writ against the Commonwealth over withheld surcharges. Adelaide official wheat yield prelims estimate 19,135,000 bushels at 10.1 bu per acre.
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Pregs Association
Mount Lyell
THE
Queensland National Bank
Brisbane
State
Commonwealth
Adelaide
General Election Moves and Local Candidate Requisitions
In Methven a deputation pressed W J Dickie to contest Selwyn in the general election. A five to six foot requisition with about 200 signatures supported the request, with signs of mounting signatures in Mount Somers. Christchurch Labour League names Jas Thorn as Socialist candidate for Christchurch South and asks D G Gullivan to stand for Avon.
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Methven
W. J. Dickie
Lynhurst
Selwyn
Dickie
Mount Somers
Christchurch
Political
Labour League
Jas. Thorn
Christchurch South
D. G. Gullivan
Avon
Labour
Fatal Cottage Fire Kills 73 Year Old Clara
NAPIER August 21 Clara Ford, 73, an old age pensioner, was burnt to death this morning in a cottage where she lodged alone. The adjoining cottage, owned by Mrs Cohen, was badly damaged. The destroyed building was insured for £250 in the Queensland office.
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Napier
Clara, Ford
Cohen
Queensland
New Zealand Boxing Titles Decide Finals in Christchurch
The Christchurch August boxing finals crown champions in bantamweight J Parker over F Kerr and WD Shields, featherweight W Elliott by default, lightweight T Metcalf over J H Finnerty, welterweight R Mayza by default, middleweight J Smith over A Leckie and A Thompson, and heavyweight M P Ryan over P Hall. Australasian selections list Elliott, Mayze, Smith, Ryan for Brisbane event.
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Christchurch
J. Parker
Canterbury
F. Kerr
Wellington
WD. Shields
Manawatu
W. Elliott
T. Metcalf
Auckland
J.H. Finnerty Votintane
R. Mayza
J. Smith
A. Leckie
A. Thompson
Marlborough
M. P. Ryan
Southland
P. Hall
Brisbane
W- Elliott
Welter
B. “Mayze
Henry M. P. Ryan
Market Slump at Methven Yarding Suppresses Prices
A large Methven yarding of sheep and hoggets failed to meet strong demand as dealers stayed cautious. Farmers expect a temporary downturn despite much of the stock unsold. prices seen included fat lambs 1s 6d, cull lambs 6d, crossbred wethers 16s 6d, breeding ewes 13s 6d, cows springers up to £6 15s 6d.
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Methven
Springer
Taranaki Defeats Wellington 15–0 In Mixed Weather
The Taranaki team beat Wellington by 15 points to nil in a match played today under light showers and heavy ground conditions. Earlier a senior match at Rakaia ended in a draw with Mr L Lunne as referee.
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New Plymouth
Aliguset
Taranaki
Rakaia
Southern Cross
L. Lunne
Wellington Magistrate Court Fines for Sly Grog and Hawking
Press Association reports in Wellington August 81 that Mil lante was fined 35 pounds for sly grog selling while Paigvie paid 2 pounds for being found on Mil lante's premises. Noland and Macarthy were fined 25 pounds each for hawking intoxicating liquor. alternative punishments set at one month imprisonment for the three main offenders.
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Wellington
Duo
Millante
Joseph Paigvie
Alillante
William Noland
Joseph Macarthy
Severe Australian quake shocks Napier town
Napier residents felt two exceptionally severe earthquake shocks this morning lasting about thirty seconds. No damage was reported and no injuries were mentioned.
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Napier
Supreme Court sentences and trial notes from Christchurch
August 21 reports show highway robbers Johnston five years Bolton four years Eggan one year. Bell six months for breaking and entering theft. Pearson pleads not guilty to unlawful use of instrument abortion and related charges as Cornish case verdict in Dunedin goes not guilty. Ashburton Debating Society holds meeting. farewell to David Butterick noted. Pioneer farmers of Wakanui district advancing retirement. Captain Edwin's forecast: southerly winds to strong, rising barometer, frost tonight.
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Christchurch
Supreme Court
Joseph Johnston
Frank Bolton
T. James Eggan
William Bell
John Pearson
David Butterick
Elgin
Wakanui
Water Shutdown Planned for Ruapuna Main Race Repairs
Water will be shut off from the Ruapuna main race area for repairs from Monday the 24th to Saturday the 20th instant.
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Ruapuna
Ashburton Builder Frederick Rose Bankruptcy Notice
In the District of Ashburton this bankruptcy notice concerns Frederick Rose of Ashburton a builder under The Bankruptcy Act 1892. A petition or matter has been filed regarding his insolvency and the proceedings pertain to the bankruptcy of Frederick Rose in Ashburton.
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Ashburton
Frederick Rose
George Holborough
KIS Company
Ashburton -Boring Rights Syndicate
Crown Tenants Seek Seat On Canterbury Land Board
Jos Gibson announces candidacy for the vacant Canterbury Land Board seat in the 1908 election. A Crown leaseholder since 1894 at Cheviot, he pledges to advance settlers’ interests on Government land and asks voters for support in the upcoming poll on the 27th instant.
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Canterbury Board
Ihereby
Cheviot
Property for Private Sale in Ashburton and Chertsey Areas
Mrs L Johns instructs sale by private treaty of Winters Road Allenton sections 6 7 11 12 RS 4906 with dwelling. Also Mr W Dunstan Beach Road Chertsey 1 acre dwelling five rooms. Tinwald District 287 acres farm with dwelling and outbuildings. Henry Stephenson offers clearing sales and acts as auctioneer and agent for Norwich Union and Colonial Mutual Life.
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L. Johns
Tinwald
Norwich Union Tire Assurance Society
Colonial Mutual Life Society
Henry Stephenson
Elsas
Prilie Averion
T. Bullock
Wills Street
Church Directors Named For Ashburton Christchurch
F Z D Ferreman of Ashburton J L Lambie and Kyla W Reece named as church directors in Christchurch assignments with local governance notes.
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F. Z. D. Ferreman
Ashburton
J. Lambie
Kyla W. Reece
Christchurch
First Consignment of Nimmo Ael Blair Prize Garden Seeds
Seed list offers best quality vegetables and herbs at low prices. Includes Geranium varieties, beans, carrots, cabbage, peas, onions, and more with many named varieties and stock items available. Provides per packet and per pint prices and notes on other varieties obtainable quickly.
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Connover
Covent Garden
Broccoll
Carter
Veitche
Snow
Adan
Leamington
Walcheren
Wilcox
Borecole
Scrymper
Blair
Enfield Market
York
Tondon
Savoy
London
Altringham
James
Stockwood Ridge
Flower seeds offered per packet for one penny
An extensive list of flower seeds and varieties sold per packet or per plot, including Acroclinium, Alyssum, Godetia, Nasturtium, Nicotiana, Petunia, Pansy, Sunflower, Zinnia, and many others. The ad notes prices like one penny per packet and describes mixed, single, and choice varieties as well as an illustrated catalogue and insecticides for sale.
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Godetia
Duchess of Albany
Albemar
California
Avelle
Nasturtium
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Srerry Road
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Ashburton Domain Board
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National Mortgage and Agency Company
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Mount Somers and Springburn Racing Club
W. J. Bennett
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N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative
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Leicester
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Origlen
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Eriice Imperial
N.4
Farmers’ Co-Op
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Matthew Spencer
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National Mortgage and Agency CO
National Mortgage & Agency GO. OF N.Z., Limited
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MI. Caris
F. Fohnston
Ruspuna
Metbven
National Mortgage
A. Oo
Devereux, King & Co., Ltd
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Sala
Acres
North Canterbury
Olara
Gio Canterbury
Clararn
Christclhurch
Tee
Lichfield Street
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Rocery
Percy's
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Taylor
T.C
Armitage
Wyserene Smart, Ladas
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W. H. Amos
Atrayed
OW Sutton
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Collins and Co
Pyanted
Chas
Thoma Ashburton
East Street
He M. Jones
Myers! Grocery
Collins
and Co
Ercy
Percy
Berhtive Knitting Machine Company
G.P.C
Groomer
Clercy
la Pipes
G.B.D
C.L. and Co. B.bsb
Loewe and Co
Business Notices
Somerset. Buildings
the Ashburton Petroleum Prospecting Coy., Ltd
Paibion
A. W. Beaven
Christ G. T. Booth
Christehi T. Buckley
Seafield
Harry Andrews
ST. Gabriel Valley
Colton
Los Angeles
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Mount
Snowden
Canterbury “Plains
United States
Canterbury Plains
Walter Pickles
Wiitchell and Turner
Aay
W.R. Shattock, “Ager
Ash. Burton
Ene
A. L. Zouch
Foush
Newman’s
A. JL
Zouch
Amerigan Dental Parlors
Newman's
Tancred Street
Orion Ranges
G. Medbins
Best Firm
Oates
Mancheater Bros
LEE A
Musselburg
Stuart
Medean
Wiliam Hurst
Toma Pondaress
Larry
Laing
Henderson’s
Henry Atkinson
Britain
Peru
Phiox Drummondii
South Africa
Cosmas
Mammoth Cosmas
Coreopsis
Montauk
Migist Dta OG RK
Lpa Ca
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