Letter debunking Kossuth torture claim by Italian priests
J F O Donnell Catholic priest criticizes a Guardian correspondent for alleging Kossuth was tortured by Italian priests. He questions the historical accuracy, noting Kossuth lived to 92 and spent years in Italy after leaving England in 1859, demanding precise dates and authorities to support the claim.
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St. Stephen’s
Guardian
Kossuth
Austria
Hungary
England
Italy
Jeremiah
J. F. O'Donnell
Ashburton Undesirables Revisited in Local Controversy
A letter to the editor challenges a previous claim that No-license advocates caused immorality and poverty in Ashburton. The writer disputes the charges, questions the anonymous author, and cites historical council revenue figures to argue the issue is misrepresented and requires careful inquiry.
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Ashburton
Geraldine
Ashburton Borough Council
H. H. Fooks
Questioning Hospital Stall Carriage Practice
An old resident argues the Hospital Committee should allow a stable proprietor to house and maintain the hospital horse nearby. He contends wheels and care could be done there, avoiding transporting the horse to the hospital and back, and questions the board members’ willingness to manage such arrangements personally.
Scientist's Airship Claim Fizzles Over Mount Hutt Light
A letter exposes a supposed airship sighting near Mount Hutt as a lantern carried by a Christchurch pundit. The man sought to sell English wren eggs to fund local needs, but reportedly sent them to Britain for bomb storage.
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Mount Hutt
Secrecy
Christchurch
New Zealand
Germany
Asquith seeks grant for Shackleton expedition
London reports Mr Asquith intends to recommend a grant of £20,000 toward Lieut Shackleton's expedition cost amid cheers. Other news covers boxing postponement Jonson v Kauffman, Cape Government shipping protection commission, suffragists arrested, miners eight hours act ruling, loss of schooner Orinoco off Halifax with eleven dead, Otter boiler explosion, arbitration award for Great Eastern railway overtime, and Taft optimistic on China investments.
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London
Despard
Cobden §Sanderson
Women’s Freedom League
Rhondda
New York
China
Europe
Taft
Keen's Oxford Blu cleans clothes to a beautiful white
A vintage ad extols Keen's Oxford Blu, claiming 160 years of testing. It promises clothes become beautifully white after using the blue product, suggesting reliable whitening through routine washing.
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Keen
Oxford
Wheat-Growing in New Zealand and Britain's Food Security
A letter argues Britain depends on foreign wheat and urges colonial cultivation, noting the UK currently produces only about one fifth of its consumption. It warns war could disrupt overseas supplies, suggests increasing domestic production in colonies, and mentions Chamberlain’s proposed tax and imperial trade pressures.
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United K Kingdom
Great Britain
United States
Argentine Republic
Russia
Canada
India
Australasia
United Kingdom
Chamberlain
New Zealand
China
Japan
Jessep
Lane
Annie Hanagan
Dunedin
Taane
Peter Boyd
Lovell
Pever
Strang
G. McKeon
Mornington
Lane Medicine Coy
Oamaru
N.Z
New Arrivals Experiences Reflect Rural Song Roots
A reader recalls roots and songs from years past, noting the lack of unions and charitable aid in early days. The letter mentions the song Root Hog or Die and a personal patch experience, with reflections on wages and earning a living.
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Oéne
Watts
H. Gates
Earth tremors hailstorm and grim crime in Australian notices
Seismic activity was recorded at the Observatory on Wednesday from 1 0 0 0 a m to 11 55 a m. A violent hailstorm struck Broken Hill with large hail. A man named Selby shot his wife at Chippendale and then cut his throat. there is a chance of recovery. Victoria golf champion M Scott won the state title. The Broken Hill Proprietary Company reports half year losses tied to strike and smelting stoppages. Premiers conference outlines debt, customs, pensions and aid terms for states. A cutting open cut near Morgan mine area disrupts work near Brisbane.
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Sydney
Broken Hill
Selby
Chippendale
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
Commonwealth
Stites
Waterside Conference erupts over McLaren voting status
Wellington August 20 A stormy Waterside Workers Conference debate centers on D McLaren ex officio secretary voting rights. McCann and Jones clash with McLaren claiming delegate status. the chairman rules rights and a committee moves to censure the two for distracting proceedings.
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Wellington
Waterside Workers
D. McLaren
M.P
Federation
McCann
McLaren
Aetna
J. Purvis
Lyttelton
McCarthy
Napier
Voyce
AfeCann
Mr McGannn
Mr McCann
New Zealand
Mr McLaren
Jones
Brutten
Welington
Yoyea
Bratton
Wellngton Union
J. Osborne
Greymouth
Messrs McCann and
D. Casey
Rugby Union players given weeks to answer professionalism charges
At a Management Committee meeting last evening players selected for the Northern Union game were told to show cause within two weeks for possible expulsion under professionalism laws. Those playing with the Masri team in Australia were given a month to respond.
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Wellington
The
Rugby Union
Northern Union
Masri
Australia
Sculling course praised by visiting Foxton figure
R Arnst, after visiting Foxton, says the course for Mr Woesaina's £200 Handicap is as fine as the Wanganui for sculling and that the Manawatu course offers superior spectator visibility with the race visible throughout.
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Talmerston North
R. Arnst
Foxton
Woesaina
Wanganui
Manawatu
Bile Beans Ads Claim Constipation Cure with Testimonial
An old advertisement extols Bile Beans as a safe gentle remedy for constipation and related liver and bowel disorders. A customer from Petone, Wellington, testifies of relief from constipation, liver disturbance, and asthma after using the product. The copy labels Bile Beans as a standard family medicine and reliable remedy for digestive issues.
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M. Barry
Ryan Street
Petone
Wellington
Eid
Binks Injured By Strong Drink While Walking Home
A man named Binks, suffering a cold, drank whisky and staggered home. He zigzagged along the street when a motor vehicle struck him, squeezing out his drinks and causing injuries. The verse warns against strong drink and promotes moderation and Woods’ Peppermint Cure.
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Binks
Emperor Opens Alpine Railway Link Over Hohe Taveryx
Emperor Francis Joseph opens a new grand railway over the Hohe Taveryx mountains costing over £12,600,000. The line shortens the Ireland to Adriatig journey by about 120 miles.
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Hohe Taveryx Mounbains
Francis Joseph
Ireland
Adriatig
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