Chilly blast brings snow and rain across Ashburton district
Winter hits Ashburton with sleet and heavy snow in the hills. Mount Hutt and Methven report up to 4 inches of snow with significant disruption to telephone lines and transport. Lambing delayed, crops benefited by rain, and trains carry sheep despite difficult night conditions.
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Ashburton
Chelmsford
Sing
Valetta
Anama
Mt. Somers
Gins
Springburn
Belfast
Surrey
Hills
Bnow
Methyer
Mount Hutt
Methven
Barker’s
German claims against Lusitania losses in United States
The German property in the United States will not be released until Germany pays for American lives lost on the Lusitania and satisfies all claims. The Lusitania claim totals £60,000,000 and £50,000,000 for US army occupation. German-held property is now valued at about £80,000,000 due to depreciation.
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Per. Press Association
Germany
Lusitania
United States
United States Army of Occupation
United
Alpinists Die On Crossglockner Climb In Austria
Two tourists perished while ascending the Crossglockner in Styria. One fell and was killed. his companion, after a three day cry for help, could not be rescued due to stormy conditions. A later rescue attempt also failed.
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Per. Press Association
Reuter
Vienna
Styria
Constable Dorgan
Thomson
Dorgan
Fred
Wharshe
Taylor
Five Arrests In Daring Masonic Temple Vault Robbery
In Chicago three unmasked robbers aided by janitors carried out a daring theft at the Masonic temple safety deposit vaults. Five arrests were made as bonds and valuables valued at £50,000 were taken. Police suspect janitors aided the robbers.
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T\ + Press Association
Washington
Masonic Temple
Chiago
Timaru Murder Case Echoes Past Officer Slain
Timaru reports a constable shot by an armed burglar in the street near Hydro Grand Hotel. Dr. Ussher detailed wounds from a bullet while the coroner ruled death due to internal hemorrhage. the killer remains unknown as police pursue clues from the assault.
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Timaru
Dorgan
Dephoff
T. and
J. Thomson
Hydro-Grand Hotel
Stafford Street
Christopher
G. H. Ussler
Thomeoh
Abbott
Hastie
James Dorgan
Mosley
Fahey
Inquest Opens Over Constable Dorgan Death at Stafford Street
Timaru August 29 an inquest into Constable Dorgan's death opened at the Magistrate's Court. Thomas Thomson described late Friday night guarding T. and J. Thomson drapers when two figures and a man later found dead near the shop were observed. Witnesses testified to doors, lights, and a brown paper covered glass door before the fatality.
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Guardian
Timaru
Jones
Dorgan
Prentices
J. Thomson
Drapers
Stafford Street
J. D. Mosley
Fahey
Cai
Thomas Thomson
T. and
Thomas Christopher
McCullough
Commercial Hotel
Arcade
Dominion Hotel
Thomson
Mercery Department
Poplar Borough Rates Protest in London Tower Hill Rally
In London on August 28, a Tower Hill demonstration saw East End boroughs back Poplar Council’s refusal to levy rates. Banners pledged councillors would go to prison to secure rate equalisation. Speakers urged a large no rent no rates no taxes strike, aiming for Labour victory. re arrest expected for Poplar councillors.
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Per Press Association
London
Tower Hill
East End
Poplar Council
High
Labour
Poplar
War Coughs and Colds Never Fail Peppermint Cure
A brief ad-like note touts Whod’s Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds during wartime health concerns. It presents a brisk, promotional tone with emphasis on relief and quick action.
Irish Problem Dail Eireann Reply Reported
The Irish question is discussed with expected terms in the Dail Eireann reply. It notes that Mr Lloyd George drafted terms and that Valera may approve conditions if negotiations resume with Arthur Griffith and Foreign Minister in leading the delegation.
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Lirely
Bob
Dal
Street
Arthir, Griffiths
Depie
Riot in Belfast Ends with Bombs and Firing
A Belfast riot late at night in August 1899 involved bombs and arson, with gunfire between Sinn Fein supporters and a rival faction. Police and troops moved to quell the disturbances. several casualties were reported.
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Belfast
Appalling Russia Refugee Plight Reported by Aviator
Major Blake of the Daily News describes a vast refugee exodus from east to west. He reports millions fleeing, many naked or emaciated, with children sores and dysentery as border towns rot with disease and sanitation collapses. Refugees huddle in hut shelters and trenches, subsisting on grass soup and rotten potatoes amid stench and death.
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Press ‘Association
London
Daily News
Major Blake
Russia
Kia First Mesage
Terrile
Blake
Pingk
Committee of Investigation Denied Exit From Russia
A non political Soviet appointed committee led by Count Leo Folately has been refused permission to travel from Russia. The group had visited Europe to report famine conditions and appeal for relief.
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London
Leo ‘Folatey
Russia
Death of Scully in I W W trial witness meningitis
Sydney report states the death of Scully a witness in the Industrial Workers of the World trial followed an acute meningitis attack. The illness prevented further testimony and affected ongoing proceedings.
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Press Association
Sydney
Scully
Industrial Workers of the World
Australia to cut League of Nations contribution
Melbourne reports a new plan reduces Australia’s contribution to the League of Nations from £52,000 to £17,000, as part of today’s government arrangements.
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Melbourne
Australia
Railway Prospects Dubious Amid 44-Hour Week Inquiry
Sydney August 29 The Railways Commissioner, testifying at the 44-hour week inquiry, warned that railway prospects for the current year were doubtful. He cited added administration costs from various causes that would probably total over £2,000,000.
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Sydney
Reductions in Britain to hit millions of workers in September
A government or industrial plan to reduce costs will affect about 300 000 civil servants 160 000 municipal workers 700 000 builders and 600 000 agricultural workers. The measures will begin in September impacting a wide range of labor groups.
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London
Toca
Ae Ae
Gompens Urges AFL to Resist Wage Cuts
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labour, spoke in Atlantic City on August 28 urging the federation to resist wage reductions. He said active membership rose to 750,000 since May 1890, with total membership at 3,380,000, and warned against widespread concessions that could harm workers.
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Samuel
Dubious Fragment Signals a Missing Historical Debate
A fragmented OCR line hints at a discussion on mortality or rates, claiming the lowest in some region and referencing national or global comparisons. The garbled text obscures clear entities, dates, or events, leaving the main point unreadable.
Australians and English Eleven clash at Eastbourne
London reporting describes the opening of the Australians match against England at Eastbourne with 6000 in attendance. England batted first and were all out for 43 in 73 minutes, Armstrong and McDonald dominating. Faulkner and Hubert Ashton starred for Australia in the Australians’ innings, with Falcon bowling well. In the second innings England reached 326, Faulkner and Ashton contributing heavily as McDonald led the bowling. The match featured brisk batting, sharp fielding, and several dramatic drives against Australian pace.
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Per
Press Association
London
Eastbourne
England
Armstrong
McDonald
Bardsley
Falcon
United Service
Pions
Australia
Faulkner
Hubert Ashton
Mclaren
Foster
Gilbert
Gregory
Ryder
Mailey
Ashton
Chapman
Claude Ashton
Marley
McDonalds
Australia Faces League Expenditure Share Rethink
The League of Nations report on its expenditure outlines two schemes. The main plan would set Australia at one sixtieth and require Covenant amendment, risking delay. A provisional formula, likely acceptable to the Assembly, reduces Australia to one fortieth for immediate relief.
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Per
Press Association
London
League of Nations
League
Australia
Conia
Indian Rebellion Causes London Alarm Over Moplah Strife
London dispatch reports Indian experts in London warn the Moplah uprising could push ex soldiers and policemen toward Be pos support, prompting heightened precautions. Outrages against Hindus may split Hindu Mohammedan sympathy and undermine Khalifat agitation efforts.
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Per Press Association
London
Bepos
Moplah unrest eases with railway control restored
Delhi reports say Malipuram recovered and the military now controls railway traffic. Rebels are fleeing inland but southern districts show some extension of the trouble.
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Delhi
Malipuram
Trafic
Fate of a Steamer Sweeps for Missing Importer
The Canadian Winner the Observer the Algerine and the United States cutter Snohanish started to sweep eastward after a gale sighting timber and no trace of the Canadian Importer or its crew. The Snohanish reports seas moderated and the search continued.
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Ottawa
Algerine
Snohanush
Snohonish
Offenburg students freed amid Berin Erzberger suspect reward
Paris August 28 Reuters reports two Offenburg students have been released after arrest. The German government offers a 100000 mark reward for the capture of Erzberger’s assailant.
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Per Press Association
Reuter
Paris
Offenburg
Erzberger
Miners Ambush State Police in Mingo County Fight
Telegram from Charleston reports that WV miners ambushed a party of State police near Mingo County. Five miners were shot dead and several taken prisoner. Authorities fear further serious trouble after the clash.
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New York
Charleston
Virginia
Mingo County
Sehr
Fatal Motor Collision Near Renfrewshire Ayrshire Border
Two people were killed and 14 injured, some critically, in a crash between a motor coach and a private car on the Renfrewshire Ayrshire border.
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United Service
London
Shane
Renfrewshire
Ayrshire
Cabinet Resigns Over Gambling Decree Differences
Reuters reports in Isbon that on August 23 the cabinet resigned due to disagreements over a decree aimed at repressing gambling in exchange.
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Reuter
Isbon
Troops for Silesia Expected From Allies
Allies notify Germany of plan to move two battalions from France England and Italy to Silesia with France also sending a cavalry detachment.
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London
Germany
France
England
Italy
Silesia
Ashburton Stock Sale Shows Improved Fat Sheep Market
Freezing buyers drove a firmer tone at Ashburton yards with lighter wethers drawing strong demand. A line of 280 fat lambs cleared at 16s 10d, while fat ewes were fewer and poorer in quality. Yardings totaled 453 wethers, 38 ewes, and 284 hoggets with prices ranging from 14s 3d to 22s for wethers, 6s to 10s 6d for ewes, and 10s 9d to 16s 10d for hoggets.
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Ashburton
Railway Services Cut Back on North Island Expresses
Wellington August 29 The government to cut railway services in the North Island main trunk to three days weekly Monday Wednesday Friday and reduce Nelson and Picton lines. Minister Guthrie reports the April 1 to July figures show operating expenses near revenue and cites low patronage on Auckland Wellington and Wellington to Auckland expresses. Changes take effect Monday next reducing travel but expected to save about £1500 weekly.
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Preag
Wellington
North Island
Mein
Mundays
Nelson and
Picton
D. H. Guthrie
Gazette
South Island
Auckand
Auckland
Pukekohe
Frankton
Hopes Of Restoration By End Of November
In a night statement Hon D H Guthrie announced further cuts to railway services due to a serious drop in earning power across the Dominion. He warned no improvement is evident yet but expects by November’s end traffic may recover enough to restore full service. North Island main lines face a £118000 deficit and South Island lines £250000 a year. reduction in expenditure is urged.
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Wellington
D. H. Guthrie
New Zealand
North Islan
South Island
Pope approves disarmament plan at armament talks
Washington dispatch notes that the National Catholic Welfare Council says the Pope approves the conference and cites the 1917 Peace Note proposing status quo ante bellum and disarmament. Wilson’s discouraging reply kept details from publication. Dr. Rhee proposes Korean independence. his move may embarrass Japanese delegates. Samuel Gompers says Labour delegates should convene separately if represented at the conference.
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Per Press Association
Washington
National Catholic Welfare Council
Papa
Wilson
Rhee
Republic of Korea
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labour
Shporbant International Labour Ques Ona
In Only Fourteen Chinese Cities Do Notable Telephone Systems Exist
In fourteen Chinese cities only minimal telephone systems are in place, with limited reach and service quality. The statement highlights uneven development across urban centers and implies potential expansion needs for communication infrastructure.
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