Rail disruption hits multiple lines with slips and washouts
A morning report details wash-outs and slips causing service suspensions on the Lawrence and Port Chalmers lines. At Waitahuna a train returned after wash-outs. Burke's slip on the Port Chalmers line cleared by 10 15. North line faces two wash-outs at Blue skin. A major slip at Puketeraki cancels the 8 o'clock Christ Church express while the 1115 mail departs with passengers to be transferred. clearance may take days.
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Lawrence
Waitahuna
Port Chalmers
Burke’s
Blueskin
Puketeraki
Christchurch
Delay on Second Express Train Shocked Dunedin Railways
A telegram from Dunedin reports the second express will arrive near 11 p.m. and run about five hours late due to passenger transhipment after wash-outs. A special train from Oamaru ran parallel to the first express through Ashburton. South of Oamaru passengers await the delayed service. Puketeraki is a seaside resort between Waiokaiti and Seacliff, 26 miles north of Dunedin.
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Dunedin
Ashburton
Oamaru
Puketerakii
Otago
Waikouaiti
Seacliff
Hertzog Bid Sparks Rift With General Botha in South Africa
In Capetown and Johannesburg reports, General Hertzog demands to speak at General Botha's Rustenburg meeting on August 26 amid a growing quarrel. Botha refuses, deeming it undignified. Hertzog argues imperialist policy harms African interests. Frull criticizes the King's toast as threadbare.
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Capetown
Hertzog
General Botha
Johannesburg
Africa
J H. ©. Frull
Union
South Africa
World meat supplies shrink as overseas imports lag
The Board of Agriculture warns of shrinking global meat stocks with limited overseas expansion. US imports have dropped 3,750,000 cwt since 1907, Canadian imports down over 2,000,000 cwt, and New Zealand supplies stagnant. Most growth comes from Australia and Argentina.
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London
Board of Agriculture
United States
Canada
New Zealand
Australia
Argentina
Senate proposals six million for Mexican protection
A Senate resolution introduced proposes allotting 6 million pounds to President Wilson for the protection of lives and property in Mexico. The plan aims to fund efforts linked to dealing with turmoil across the border region.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Mexico
Federal Victories Reported in Mexico City
Nine battles concluded with Federal victories. Officials say the military situation improved and rebels are disheartened. About 175 rebels and eight Federals killed across three of the fights.
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Mexico City
Pressure on Huerta and US policy to Congress
A 1915 era report notes Britain France Japan pressing General Huerta for a peaceful settlement. President Wilson plans to address Congress Tuesday detailing the United States policy on the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Britain
France
Japan
Sartieux Endorses Channel Tunnel Plan for Europe
In Paris on August 22 M. Sartieux of the French Channel Tunnel Company urged adoption of the tunnel scheme saying the sea passage blocks close relations between England and France and the continent.
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Paris
M. Sartieux
Heo
England
France
Sontinent
Atrocities in The Balkans Attributed to Ex Consular Official
The Daily Telegraph tale of Balkan atrocities is reportedly written by an ex consular official now a newspaper correspondent. He was not entrusted with any investigation on behalf of Russia. The note comes via Press Association from St. Petersburgh dated August 24 and 25 received August 25 1915.
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ST. Petersburg
Telegraph
Russia
Turkey and Adrianople Financial Boycott Stalemate
Paris dispatch notes Turkey’s hold on Adrianople appears stronger as of August 23. Diplomats say a financial boycott against Turkey is unlikely to reach agreement. French investors, already bearing heavy losses to support Russia’s aims, are not prepared for more sacrifices.
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Paris
Turkey
Adrianople
Russia
Turks and Bulgars Clash at Ortaksuy
In Constantinople on August 24 Bulgarians attacked Turkish forces at Ortaksuy but were repulsed. Turkish units captured 124 prisoners in the engagement.
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Constantinople
Ortaksuy
Missionaries deny atrocities in Bulgaria protest visit
The Rev. Gentle Cackett secretary of the Bible Lands Missions Society and Rev. A Woodruff an American missionary in Philippopolis visited the Foreign Office to protest against and refute allegations of Bulgarian atrocities while aiding the wounded in Adrianople.
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London
Gentle Cackett
Bible Lands Missions ~ Society
A. Woodruff
Philippopolis
Adrianople
Turks Enter Kirjali Prompting Population Flight
August 23 report notes Turkish forces occupy Kirjali prompting mass evacuation toward interior regions. Government protests Turkish actions to international powers as the crisis tightens.
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Softa
Kirjali
Turkey
Turkish Warning Threat in Saros Gulf Evokes Evacuation
In Salonica on August 23 a Turkish fleet sits in the Gulf of Saros awaiting Greek evacuation of Dedengatch. Officials report Turkey warned consuls that bombardment will follow if Bulgarian forces enter the town.
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Salonica
Gulf of
Saros
Dedengatch
Turkey
Powers Sending Warships In Support Of Turkey
Berlin August 23 reports Herr von Stamg director of the foreign office says Germany has always been Turkey's friend and will not desert her now while Adrianople deputation is received.
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Berlin
Herr von Stamg
Foreign Office
Adrianople
Germany
Turkey
Defence of Empire Times Criticism on European Militarism
The Times argues Britain must build a national army and deploy free naval and expeditionary forces to deter aggression. It notes France and Russia balance the Entente while Britain lags, relying on partners in the Mediterranean and beyond to deter threats.
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London
The
Times
France
Mediterranean
United States
Caribbean Sea
Japan
Pacific
Australian Warships Welcome Cape Town Message
Sir Frederick De Wael welcomed the Australians and spoke of South Africans’ defence of shores and the shared pride in Australia’s growing national feeling as it builds its ships.
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Capetown
Frederick de Wael
Australia
Patriot’s speech at Cape Town dinner honors Australian warships
Sir Frederick De Waal presided at Parliament House for a dinner honoring Australian warship officers with 200 guests. He cited Hofmeyr and Hertzog on naval policy and urged unity within the Empire, stressing South Africa must share defence burdens for the Empire’s sake. Admiral Patey backed dominion autonomy in contributing to imperial defence.
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Capetown
Parliament House
Frederick de Waal
Australia
Hertzog
Hofmeyr
London
Ottawa
Patey
Dominions
Government unconcerned as censure motion debated
Sydney August 25 Mr Joseph Cook federal Premier says the Government is unconcerned as to the result of the censure motion. He notes the Opposition has taken the attitude we can't govern and you shan't. Business is impossible if this stance continues.
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Sydney
Joseph Cook
Labour Unrest Riots at Erie Injure Strikers
A strike of ironmoulders at Evie led to serious rioting with three strikers dangerously wounded and many others injured before police suppressed the disturbance. Protest activity followed labour unrest as reports from New York dated August 24 outline the violence.
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New York
Evie
Wool tariff fight opens in Senate amid party clash
Washington August 28 The wool schedule fight begins in the Senate with Republicans opposing reductions. Two Senators spoke six hours each denouncing it as a political tariff rather than revenue oriented. Senators Penrose and Lafollette proposed changes but Democrats refused to discuss them. Penrose argued the bill unduly favored Britain.
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Washington
Senate
Iwo
Penrose
Lafollette
Britain
Miners Rebuked Over Chesterfield Vote Disloyalty
Mr Smillie, president of the Scottish Miners Conference, rebuked Derby shire miners for disloyalty to the Labour Party over the Chesterfield election. He said the party was weak in the House of Commons and blamed miners. he also criticized the Liberal Party for not being earnest in proposed reforms.
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London
Smillie
Scottish
Derby‘shire
Labour Party
Chesterfield
House of Commons
Liberal
Postal unions protest proposed wage increases
A joint conference of postal workers associations denounces government proposed increases as insufficient and merely shifting the burden. They call for relief from an acute and dangerous situation.
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London
Derbyshire Miners Seek Political Freedom in Candidate Selections
The Derbyshire Miners Association resolved to secure freedom in choosing Parliamentary candidates. It expressed astonishment at the Labour Party executive's stance over the selection of Mr Kenyon.
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Lontion
Derbyshire Miners’ Association
Labour Party
Kenyon
Painters Strike in London Demands Pay Rise and Union Recognition
Five thousand house and ship painters in London strike for a threepence per hour wage increase and union recognition. Indications suggest about five thousand more join the stoppage soon.
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London
Northumberland Coal Owners Raise Wages 13 Percent
Coal owners in Northumberland have raised wages by 13 percent, delivering a total 25 percent increase over the last two years. This move arrives as miners face ongoing cost pressures and union negotiations seek further gains.
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Northumberland
Special Constables Enrolled in Dublin Amid Strikes
One hundred Dublin police pensioners have been sworn in as special constables to anticipate disturbances arising from ongoing strikes.
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London
Dublin
Pirates treasure found in Florida Everglades chest
Reports from Pensacola Florida say a contractor at Bayou Everglades uncovered in shallow water an iron chest containing pirates treasure. The Spanish doubloons are valued at about £2000. The Everglades is a vast marsh in Southern Florida known for alligators and hidden haunts.
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New York
Pensacola
Florida
Everglades
Bayou
Broken Hill Strikers Reject Resumption Offer
A mass meeting of Broken Hill workers rejected a motion to resume strikes pending Wages Board decision. Employers offered reinstatement for all men if they returned unconditionally.
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Sydney
Broken Hill
Ferry Strike Averts Walkout In Sydney
Sydney August 23 The Manly ferry strike did not occur as union leaders oppose precipitate action. The halt in plans follows talks and a show of restraint by organizers and ferrymen.
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Sydney
Manly
Petaluma Bans Freak Dances Under By Law
The Petaluma City Council passes a by law prohibiting the tango turkey trot bunny hug and other freak dances with a penalty of ten pounds for violations.
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New York
Petaluma
Watersiders Vote to Join Federation of Labour
In Dunedin the waterside workers approved joining the United Federation of Labour by 98 to 90 but many members doubt the tally reflects sentiment. The union president opposes strikes as harmful to workers. In Christchurch on August 22 Lyttelton Waterside Workers Union also ballot on joining the federation, deciding by a large majority.
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Dunedin
Waterside
Federation of Labour
Christchurch
Lyttelton Waterside ‘Workers’ Union
United Federation of Labour
Airship Beta Hovered Over London Causing Alarm
London authorities reported the airship Beta hovered above all parts of the city on August 22 prompting a general sense of insecurity among residents. Local observers described the scene as unsettling as the craft traced its path over streets and landmarks.
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London
Bulgarian Atrocity Denial Sparks Diplomatic Tension
A semi-official statement denies the Daily Telegraph story of Bulgarian atrocities. It claims the report was aimed at alienating European sympathies from Bulgaria and accuses Greeks of seizing, killing Bulgarian notables, burning villages, and robbing residents. It also asserts Turkish forces killed most prisoners at Kutchuk and Kavak.
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Softa
Daily Telegraph
Bulgaria
Kutchuk
Kavak
Sea plane race postponed by rain in London
Rain in London on August 23 forced a postponement of the Daily Mail sea plane race, delaying the event and its participants awaiting clearer conditions.
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London
Daily Mail
Italian Airship to Join British Fleet After Milan Trials
Delegates from the British Aerial Department arranged for the Pollanini dirigible's construction after witnessing trials in Milan. The airship is described as combining features of both rigid and non rigid types, signaling a hybrid design for future operations in Rome.
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Rome
Milan
Austrian Ambassador Resigns Over Balkan Alliance Report
In Vienna on August 23 the Austrian Ambassador to St. Petersburg is reported to have resigned. The Neue Freie Presse hints the resignation stems from failing to report the Balkan Alliance of 1912 and for accountability in the misunderstandings over the March Russian demobilisation communique.
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Vienna
St. Petersburg
Neue Freie Presse
Two Brothers Die In Hydroplane Crash Near Rouen
Paris report says a hydroplane carrying aviator Montaient and his brother was crippled at height above Rouen. Both men perished in the fall, one landing near a boat and the other in the water.
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Paris
Montaient
Rouen
Fallin True
Tariff Bill Debate Expands Free List and Duties
San Francisco July 22 The Tariff Bill now under Senate debate broadens the free list to about 30 million pounds and lowers overall duties by about 4.22 percent from House levels. Wool remains on the free list despite Republican opposition led by Senator Smoot. The bill also trims provisions on foreign books examinations and ship import discounts and empowers the President to impose retaliatory duties against discriminatory nations.
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San Francisco
House of Representatives
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
House
Finance Committee
Smoot
Taft Tariff Board
Great Britain
Australia
United States
German Army Chief Warns France of Diversion Plan
The article quotes August Bebel criticizing Germany's military strength and suggesting the Kaiser devised an army scheme to keep France occupied while Germany rebuilt its forces after losses in the Balkans. It notes perceived German military weaknesses and French arms superiority observed in the Balkans.
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Berlin
Herr’ Bebel
Germany
France
Balkans
Thaw Case Insanity Declared by Quebec Aliens
The Thaw case in Quebec has been examined by local alienists and declared insane. An armed guard patrols his cell to prevent escape as New York authorities deploy a high powered motor car to pursue if needed.
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Quebec
New York State
Eveline Thaw Publishes The Story of My Life Volume
Meiers John Long and Company announce Eveline Thaw's The Story of My Life. The work appears under publication by the firm, highlighting a personal memoir from Thaw and anticipated reader interest.
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London
Meiers
John Long and Company
Eveline Thaw
Blackball Miners Vote on Coast Union Ballot
A mass meeting in Blackball yesterday approved a general ballot by all Coast unions to be taken today on three issues. Blackball will abide by the ballot result. the town is described as looking deserted after the meeting.
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Greymouth
Blackball
Westport
Stolen NecklaceLinked to International Jewel Thief Network
The Daily Citizen reports ongoing search results in the necklace theft case. Police across English Continental and American forces are tracing a jewel thieves' network. Five pearls stolen a year ago were sold three months ago in an Australian mining town by a man the French police suspect as a trust agent.
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London
Daily Citizen
Embriig Scientific
Russia pledges peaceful yet vigorous London Treaty enforcement
In Rome on August 24 the Russian Ambassador told the Giornale d Italia that Moscow intends a pacific but firm approach to securing respect for the Treaty of London.
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Rome
Giornale d'Italia
Russia
London
Hawker Hopeful to Start Latest Contest
London reports August 25 Hawker hopes to restart in the Daily Mail contest today. Meean has withdrawn from participation.
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London
Hawker
Daily Mail
Meean
Regent Cigarettes Gift Scheme Promotion
A promotion from Regent offers a Forty Treat Gifts gift scheme through a free Git Catalogue. Avery tobacconist sells Regent cigarettes and invites inhalers to try, smoke them, and share in the offering. Mail to Regent Box 331 Wellington for details.
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Avery Tobacconist
Regent
Wellington
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Promised for Long Life
A promotional note urges readers to take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure to gain long life and avoid colds. The ad emphasizes limited desires and the remedy as the path to lasting health amid a cheerful crowd.
Protest Planned Over Cunarders and Queens Town Port Call
A Dublin meeting titled All for Ireland is organized to protest Cunard Company abandoning Queenstown as a port of call. The message urges early contact for supporters and references personal assurances about recovery.
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London
All For
Ireland
Dublin
Cunard Company
Queenstown
Fires Gut McCurdy boot shop Invercargill
Fire destroyed McCurdy's boot shop in Invercargill on Sunday morning. The outbreak was blamed on wet stored fuel. Damages are about £3000 with £1400 insured by South British £800 by New Zealand and £200 by United. The building is insured for £1995. Mr J Baker's store at Aparina with post and telephone office was also destroyed. inmates escaped. Stock losses described as substantial.
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Invercargill
McCurdy
Avich
South British
New Zealand
United
J. Baker
Aparina
Bey
Missioner dies after horse accident near Tarome
Brisbane August 25 Mr H. Bartrop 2 Methodist Home Missioner was thrown from his horse while en route to Tarome to conduct a service and was killed.
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Brisbane
H. Bartrop
Methodist Home
Tarome
Regent Cigarettes Free Gifts Appeal Copy
Advertisement promises free gifts from Regent Cigarettes and invites readers to obtain a Free Gift Catalogue by writing to Regent Box 831 Wellington. It offers forty Free Gifts and notes prices for Woods's Great Peppermint Cure and an advertised Hacking Cough remedy with two affordable shillings.
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Woods
Murder in a Perth Park Ends in Brutal Attack
Perth August 25 A tragedy at Claremont Park Walter Surradge attacked his wife as she sat on a park bench In a fierce struggle a passer by intervened and dragged Surradge away The man then cut his own throat His wife died while he survived the self inflicted wound Surradge had deserted his wife last year and a maintenance order had been obtained with conciliation but frequent quarrels marked the couple's relationship
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Perth
Claremont
Walter Surradge
Sand
Surradge
Burrage
Shipping Gazette Notes Australian Navigation Act Approval
London August 23 The Shipping Gazette notes Royal assent to the Australian Navigation Act and British shipowners hope the Ook Government may exempt British shipping. It also reports the Japanese cruiser Kongo carrying 48 Whitehead torpedoes with new propulsion and range 12 000 yards at 48 miles an hour and that the United States has placed a large torpedo order.
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London
Shipping Gazette
Jis
Ook
United States
French and British Leaders Visit Chalons and Rheims
Marshal Sir John French and a British mission spent several days at maneuvres near Chalons and Rheims inspecting camps. They were guests of the Minister of War during the excursion.
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Paris
John’ French
Chalons
Rheims
Sicilian Family Allegedly Linked to Police Spying
A well-to-do Sicilian family, including a father, mother, four sons and a daughter, was suspected of acting as police spies. The fragment hints at possible involvement or association with espionage activities in a historical context.
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Ermdered
Bank Robbery in Wilhelmsburg Ends With Cashier Wounded
Berlin reports two armed men robbed the Sings Bank at Wilhelmsburg near Hamburg. They shot a cashier and wounded him severely, then fled in a motor car.
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Berlin
Sings
Wilhelmsburg
Hamburg
Motoycar
Sailors Union Official Acquitted in Glasgow Fatal Affray
Albert French, local Secretary of the National Union of Sailors and Firemen, was acquitted after a fatal clash in Glasgow in which James Martin was shot. The acquittal followed arrest earlier that day.
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London
Albert? French
National Union of Sailors and Firemen
Glasgow
James Martin
Outrage Near Wednesbury Sees Another Horse Harmed
A report notes another horse maimed near Wednesbury just as a previous incident drew attention. The article records this fresh act of harm in the same area, underscoring ongoing concerns.
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Wednesbury
Priest Spy Sentenced in Espionage Case
Vienna report states Salvadori an Italian priest has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for espionage. The case links to ongoing intelligence activities and raises tensions in the region.
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Vienna
Salvadori
Pocket-Book Intervenes as Gunfire Shatters Calm
In Sydney on August 25 a senior constable attempted to arrest a man when the assailant fired two shots from close range. A pocket-book deflected one bullet toward the heart, stopping it. another bullet pierced and grazed the constable’s back.
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Sydney
Charlton ‘Wasigini
Overheart
Pierce
Johnson Defiant Chooses London Music Hall Gigs
Johnson declares in London that he will certainly fall through with his music hall engagements despite pressures. The statement arrives in August and signals continued touring plans.
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London
Johnson
Mawson Message From Denman Governs Wireless Note
Melbourne reports a Mawson message from Lord Denman via wireless. The note mentions a fear regarding the Adeélis and references a reply to a prior inquiry. The August timing is indicated with 40 5 a m marks and is carried from Mawson.
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Melbourne
Mawson
Lord Denman
Do Not Ignore Winter Colds Says Baxter's Preservé Advice
A reader warns that neglecting winter colds can weaken the body and lead to serious illnesses such as consumption and bronchitis. The notice touts Baxter's Uig Preservé as a remedy, available in 46 doses for 1s 10d, urging readers to seek it from their storekeeper.
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Gough
Baxter
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