World to Day on Labour Unrest and Strikes Rise
The article notes growing employer worker gaps amid strikes across Australia New Zealand and America. It cites data from 1881 to 1905 and 1909 showing thousands of strikes affecting numerous establishments and warns that recognize union drives have surged. It portrays strikes as bitter and sometimes violent including dynamite gunpowder and boycotts as tools in the labour war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
America
United States Bureau of Labour
Avay
The Ban of the Scab and Industrial Ostracism
The piece argues ostracism as a weapon in labor conflicts, describing social banishment as a deadly force surpassing physical harm. It notes workers leaving unions to seek fellowship, the spread of boycotts beyond locals, and life-denying pressures like denied food and services to strike-breakers, framing it as industrial war.
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Gand
Burtus
Professional Strike Breakers Reports Highlight Secret Service Work
The article describes large detective agencies supplying union and non union workers for secret service tasks during strikes. Firms advertise guarding property and attendees at meetings with six foot plus operatives and equipment to handle large disturbances.
Thoughts on War and Humility in Public Discourse
Excerpted reflections on war and peace. Jord Rosebery argues combat stirs world change while a philanthropist masks grief as sympathy. Dr Blair urges courage over despair and personal humility to curb violent anger.
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Dr. Blair
Smiles for the Day Engaged Couple Parody
A playful exchange shows a couple newly engaged with light banter. He claims certainty of love while she jokes about his reliability. The humor contrasts domestic quips with affectionate teasing, reflecting everyday romance.
Free Place Pupils in Wellington Debate on College Entry
In Wellington on August 25, James Allen replied to a deputation about free place pupils who qualified for college but lacked a place. He said the matter would be carefully enquired into and main questions examined, including standard, affordability, and potential new accommodations. He favored merit-based selection and warned against local taxation unless necessary. He promised immediate starting work after Parliament rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
James Allen
Effienties
Storm tossed Clan Macfarlane towed to Auckland injured crew
The three masted Russian barque Clan Macfarlane, bound from New Caledonia to Hamburg with nickel ore, was towed into Auckland by the Harbour Board tug l's Awhina after a cyclone damaged the ship. Seaman Julian Laamart sustained back injuries from a rope incident. repairs are expected to cost thousands of pounds.
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Auckland
Clan Macfarlane
Harbour Board
Awhina
New Caledonia
Hamburg
E. A. Mackell
Bouemi
Julian Laamart
Bi weekly theatre changes deliver western thrills and assets
Last evening at His Majesty's Theatre new program items impressed patrons. The star drama Indian Reiders offered a fair Wild West experience while The Weapon drew praise for its plot. Lady Audley's Jewels and Warwick Gazette pleased audiences as did Cutting Ice. The programme runs two more nights.
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His Majesty’s Theatre
Lady Audley
Warwick Gazette
Ellwood Trio To Perform With Mr John Prouse At Theatre
The Ellwood Trio appears at the Theatre Royal on Thursday with Mr John Prouse. The young artists studied under renowned teachers in Europe and Liege Conservatoire after tours in Germany. Harry Ellwood, Polly Ellwood, and their engagements earned strong praise in New Zealand. Box plan open at H A Gates.
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Theatre Royal
Ellwood
John Prouse
Ashburton
Teachera
Germany
Jean Gerardy
Dominion
Skeles
Liege
Harry Ellwood
Shaumont
Ysaye
Berlin
Theodore Speering
Polly Ellwood
Alberts Jonas
New Zealand
Ellwoods
Join Prouse
H. A. Gates
Farm Tree Stakes and Firewood Offer
Promotes a thousand trees supplied and planted at about £6 per 1600 stakes. Encourages farmers to buy, promising a necessary supply of trees and firewood and offering special quotations for large quantities.
Father killed son and took his own life in Goldstein tragedy
In Sydney an inquest returned a verdict that the father murdered his son and then killed himself. Evidence showed the father opposed his son's marriage to a certain girl and had threatened to shoot himself. The son died after being shot and the daughter-in-law testified the marriage occurred in May. The tragedy occurred August 10 with a revolver found between the bodies.
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Sydney
Young Goldstein
Goldstein
Delegates Gather in Glasgow for Co operative Alliance Congress
Delegates from 130000 societies with a combined membership of 20000000 assemble in Glasgow for the International Co operative Alliance Congress. Earl Grey will preside.
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Glasgow
International Co-operative Alliance Congress
Earl Grey
Renzie’s Pepso Indigestion Cure Promises Quick Results
A vintage advertisement claims RENZIE'S PEP SO cures indigestion by supplying stomach juices to digest food and renew energy. It promises relief after the first dose and urges immediate purchases from chemists and grocers at 2s 6d or 7 4d.
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Renzie
Pepao
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Quibell
Green
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Defiance
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Yates
John Oak
East Street
Boot Palace
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Mik
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