Dunedin Seamen Consider Federation Negotiations
Report states that Dunedin seamen and allied workers plotted to support the Federation while separate unions refused alignment. They planned to inform the United Federation of Labour that without relief funds by Saturday the Dunedin seamen would reconsider their position. They questioned the purpose of prolonging the strike and why it was not being called off.
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Dunedin
United Fedation of Labour
Federation
Coal output and mine expansion near Reefton boosts workforce
In Reefton on December 9, miners from Runnanga and Blackball faced temporary layoff as Lockington Bros manage rising demand for coal from Greymouth and Hokitika. An 18 foot seam widened to 24 feet suggests further expansion while Lockingtons plan to replace workers and ramp up mining activity.
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Reefton
Greymouth
Hokitika
Lockington Bros
Blackball
Ib On
Lockingtons
Desertion Charges Filed Against Tofua Crew
Sydney December 9 Twenty seven crew members of the Tofua were charged with desertion and remanded on bail until Thursday. Defence counsel indicated a possibility of settlement and the men may return to the vessel meanwhile.
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Sydney
Unionists to Provide Crew for Tofua Return
The Unionist Conference agreed to supply a crew to bring the Tofua back to Auckland after it left the city before trouble began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Auckland
Meeting of Australasian Marine Engineers Upholds Rule 87
Over 70 members of the Australasian Institute of Marine Engineers meet with near unanimous support for Rule 87. They affirm engineers will not assist with steam work or winches, preserving unskilled labor. Concerns rise as New Zealand vessels schedule looms and crew reliability is questioned. Makura may miss Vancouver voyage. Willochra discussed for service.
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Bydney
Australasian Institute of Marine Engineers
New Zealand
Vancouver
Conference Waiting For Settlement Of Dispute
Sydney reports indicate a conference remains hopeful for arbitration to settle a dispute with unions. The Maheno cargo, light, was moved to Melbourne after charterers chose not to unload at Lyttelton, proceeding to Newcastle cranes to load more coal.
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Sydney
Hughes
Iof
Maheno
Aia Peete
Melbourne
Lyttelton
Nanceastle
Watersiders’ Pay Stretch Across New Union Deals
The Dominion reports paydays for Union Company watersiders after a strike, noting weekly wages averaged £1200 before the dispute and £1559 for the week ending December 6 under new union terms. Other wages listed include various amounts between £4 and £7 daily, reflecting post‑strike earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Company
Dominion
Watersiders
Remedy for Biliousness Promises Cure with Raeumo
An old advertisement claims biliousness stems from uric acid and that removing excess acid cures it. It touts Raeumo as vastly effective, saying it has cured thousands and urging readers to buy at general stores and apothecaries.
Lyttelton Election Second Ballot Set for Next Tuesday
In Christchurch on December 10 the counts show five candidates vying for electors. J McCombs and M J Miller advance to a second ballot next Tuesday after the Returning Officer Claude Ferrier announced results to a large crowd outside Lyttelton Court House.
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Christchurch
J. McCombs
M. J. Miller
Claude Ferrier
Lyttelton
Social Democrat
M. J
Second ballot preparations in Christchurch Labour and Reform
In Christchurch on December 10 Labour and Reform groups push for the second ballot on Tuesday. Efforts focus on those who failed to vote yesterday with nearly 1000 eligible voters omitted from the roll. Both sides claim confidence in their likely gains despite rolls being dirty and uncertain.
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Christchurch
Labour and Reform
Labour
Reform
Railway Station Scene Sparks Alleged Constable Interference
At Lyttelton last night special constables allegedly hustled Labour leaders and blocked McCombs supporters from the railway platform and from giving thanks. A woman is said to have been involved with a truck and baton during the attempted train approach with her husband and child.
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Christchurch
Lyttelton
McCombs
Wool Sale Falls as Buyers Attend in Weaker Market
The wool sale drew fewer buyers than last year and prices fell across the board. Mills bought most of the fine wool while Continental firms found less suitable material. every wool type shows a price drop from the previous sale with ranges listed for Moerino, halfbred, Corriedale, three-quarter, cross, long wool, and Down.
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Christchurch
Corriedale
Cross
Longavool
Rhodes Scholarship Selected at Government House
Wellington December 10 The Rhodes Scholarship election was held at Government House with Governor presiding The committee included Sir Robert Stout Chancellor of the University Mr Justice Chapman and Professors Segar Picken Chilton Malcolm registrar present William Meirion Jones BSc Auckland University College was unanimously chosen as the scholar for 1914.
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Wellington
Government House
Robert Stout
Justice Chapman
Segar
Auckland
Picken
Chilton
Christchurch
Malcolm
M.P
Otago
Hector
William Meirion Jones
Auckland — University College
Balfour pamphlet on Nationality and Home Rule issued
Per Press Association London December 9 Mr Balfour's pamphlet Nationality and Home Rule argues that Irish nationalism makes Home Rule a parliamentary device rather than a constitutional remedy and offers no solution to Irish or British problems.
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London
Balfour
Seizure of Arms by Belfast Customs Authorities
Belfast customs authorities seize three cases of revolvers and ammunition consigned to Cork Dundalk and Londonderry. The seizure targets arms shipments routed to multiple Irish locations, reflecting ongoing enforcement actions.
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Belfast
Cork
Dundalk
Londonderry
Practical Proposals in London Secrecy Called for Ulster Stand
Lord Curzon urged greater secrecy among followers and fewer confidential ties to authorities. Unionists welcomed Mr Asquith's Ulster principles but demanded practical proposals and patience as they awaited concrete plans.
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London
Curzon
Asquith
Ulster
Prince Henry at Eton Serves Viscount Gage Lowly Roles
London reports Prince Henry fags at Eton for Viscount Gage. He enjoys odd jobs, relays messages and even cooks for the viscount, living in a plain sparse room with austere surroundings shared with other boys.
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London
Prince Henry
Eton
Viscount Gage
Turkish Army Action Not Challengeable Says Telegraph
London dispatch from December 9 reports the Daily Telegraph correspondent in Petrograd says the government recognises Turkey’s independence, so its installation of a German instructional mission cannot be challenged. Russia discusses the matter amicably with Germany.
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London
Daily Telegraph
St. Petersburg
Turkey
Russia
Germany
Britain and Germany Work Together For Mutual Interests
Berlin reports German Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg will oppose any reduction of the Emperor's constitutional rights while stressing good relations with Britain. He cites progress on the Baghdad Railway and a shared stance on Turkey's integrity and colonial restraint. Negotiations on African questions aim for a fair compromise respecting others' rights.
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Berlin
Herr von Bethmann Hollweg
Great
Britain
London
Bagdad
Germany
Turkey
Asquith
Edward Grey
Great Britain
Suffragette Leader Carried by Ambulance to Paris
Mrs Pankhurst, carried on an ambulance, has started for Paris. The incident was reported by the Press Association from London with a December 9 dispatch.
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Pankhurst
Paris
London
Laurenson Absent From Second Ballot
In Christchurch on December 10 Mr Laurenson announces he takes no part in the second ballot and will leave his supporters free to choose. This move shifts influence to allied candidates and updates the local political contest.
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Sui
Christchurch
Laurenson
Dublin slums reveal shirt theft in meal pots inquiry
Medical officer Sir Charles Cameron testified at the Housing Inquiry that in Dublin slums it was common for a man's shirt to be taken from a pot with dinner placed inside. After meals the shirt was returned and boiled.
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Charles Cameron
Dublin
Kaiser Meets German Turkish military mission audience
In Berlin on December 9, the Kaiser received an audience with the German Turkish military mission, signaling high level engagement between the two allies amid ongoing wartime diplomacy.
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Berlin
Mexican Crisis Chronicle of Wreck and Ruin
A Times Mexican correspondent reports appalling wreck and ruin from the civil war. He notes only a tenth of the truth has been told and describes Villa's arrival at Torreon halting unauthorized pillaging as he upholds orderly plundering standards.
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London
the Times
Villa
Torreon
Huerta Bankruptcy and Mexican Crisis Deepens
Washington reports Huerta is bankrupt again and has ordered Federal generals to arrange payment for troops, signaling a shift to rebel pillaging methods. In Mexico City rebels dynamited a St Helena freight train, killing 103 soldiers and 20 women. Captain Delapena was captured with brutal mutilation described in dispatches.
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Washington
Mexico
Huerta
Trig
Mexico City
St. Helena
Delapena
American Policy and Wilsons Imperialist Push
London reports on President Wilsons policy aimed at Mexicos question and Bryan Nicaraguan treaty. These comments indicate pressure to compel satisfaction after Senate rejection last summer.
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London
Financial
Wilson
Bryan
Senate
Absentee votes loom in Sydney area election results
Press Association report from Sydney notes absentee ballots are heavier than expected and may avoid a second ballot. Liberal candidate for Enmore leads by 78 votes while McGirr in Murrumbidgee is about 23 ahead of rivals, suggesting no second ballot. Upper Hunter also at risk by a narrow margin.
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Enmore
McGirr
Labour
Murrumbidgee
Upper
Hunter
Fur Trimmed Nightdresses and Ermine Fashion Take London
London reports a December fashion craze as fur trims appear on nightdresses and knickers. Ermine adorns tops of stockings, blouses, camisoles, jabots and collars in the latest Paris influenced styles.
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London
Paris
Sylvia Pankhurst Re-arrested at Suffragette Meeting
Sylvia Pankhurst was re-arrested at Shoreditch during a meeting to form a branch of the Suffragette Army. The London event marks ongoing activism amid the suffrage campaign.
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London
Sylvia Pankhurst
Shoreditch
Suffragette Army
Return from a Tour Mr Peter Gourdie Relates England Trip
Mr Peter Gourdie of Ashburton returned yesterday after a nine month pleasure trip to England and the Continent with Mrs Gourdie. He notes restlessness among workers, militant suffragette activity, and shifts in English life. He admired English roads and France by contrast with New Zealand farming and hotel costs.
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Peter Gourdie
Ashburton
England
Gourdie
Guardian
London
New
Zealand
Aras
France
New Zealand
No Reason to Complain on German System Defense
Constantinople December 9 reports Palant Bey defends the German system of training adopted 30 years ago. The Powers have no reason to complain, with Englishmen guiding the Navy and Frenchmen directing the gendarmerie leaders.
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Constantinople
Spectacle The Romance of India Draws London Protests
The India Office reported unfavourable reaction to The Romance of India at Earl's Court as Hindu residents in London protested the reproduction of Saiva ritual and references to the Black Hole of Calcutta, saying it would offend Indian sentiment.
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India Office
Earl’s Court
London
Calcutta
Neuchatel women form volunteers police corps
Berne reports that Neuchatel based women's societies created a corps of volunteer policewomen. They aid and help girls in every way and fight the social evil. they do not wear uniforms and report to a female chief.
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Berne
Neuchatel
Volpnters
Cure of typhus claimed by Paris doctor
Paris reports that Dr. Joshua Bellar has developed an anti typhus vaccine using patient blood to breed bacilli. Cultures are sterilized at 98 degrees Celsius for six hours. Patients receive three injections of two hundred million bacilli at twelve hour intervals. Five days later the vaccine is said to avoid heart complications.
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Paris
Joshua Bellar
Government restricts labour immigration to British Columbia
Ottawa reports the government has issued an order prohibiting the immigration of labourers and artisans into British Columbia until March while a final policy is debated in Parliament next session.
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Ottawa
British Columbia
Whinet
Reichstag Warns Over San Francisco Exposition Funding
The Komische Zeitung warns against granting £100,000 for official representation at the San Francisco Exposition without a thorough investigation. It notes German industries largely refuse to participate, aside from a few exceptions.
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Berlin
Komisché. Zeitung
Reichstag
San Francisco
Arctic Exploration Sealing Party Strands in Fog
Vancouver reports Stefansson expedition landing party went ashore to hunt seals leaving 25 aboard the Kurluk. A fog hid the steamer and drifted seaward. the landing party may trek to the Mackenzie River region to attack a Hudson's Bay post. Dr Jenness of Wellington, New Zealand, is among the explorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Stefannson
Mackenzie River
Hudson Bay’ Company
Jenness
Wellington
New Zealand
Confession Reveals Dynamite Attacks by Iron Workers
George Davis, key witness against 85 Iron Workers members, publishes a confession detailing dynamite outrages. He lists dates and places of numerous bombings and notes men were hired at prices from two to forty pounds to blow up bridges and viaducts where non union workers labored. He claims dynamite was carried in a suitcase and emphasizes public safety, though he avoids any killings.
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New York
George Davis
International
Iron-workers’ Association
Final election results delayed in Sydney
Sydney authorities announce that final vote results are delayed as returning officers must receive all absent votes before opening any ballots.
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Sydney
Revenue cutters solve Rio Grande Wireless mystery
A Rio Grande wireless message leaves crews safe aboard ships with no mention of passengers. The partial沟 investigation notes all on board are safe, but passenger status remains unclear.
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New York
Revenue Cutters
Rio ‘Grande
Thaw Bail Appeal Opens in Concord Sanity Hearings
The New Hampshire judge ruled the Federal Court must examine Thaw's sanity in the bail appeal while extradition proceedings continue. The hearing occurred in Concord on December 9 with Thaw seeking release pending extradition.
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New York
Concord
New Hampshire
Thaw
French Naval Estimates 1914 Expenditures Rise Sharply
The naval estimates for 1914 total about £26,387,000, an increase of nearly £4,000,000 from the previous year. The figures indicate a personnel rise of around 4,357, reflecting expanded naval strength amid growing tensions.
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Paris
Naval
Wade Predicts Liberal Majority After Second Ballot
Mr Wade in Sydney on December 9 forecasts the Liberal Party will secure a majority of four or five after the second ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wade
Liberal Party
Melbourne Assembly Hints at Defeat for New Ministry
In the Assembly Mr Watt moved an adverse amendment on the Government's motion to adjourn the House. Indications are the new Ministry is likely to be defeated.
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Melbourne
Watt
Demons of the Steppes Charged With 35 Murders in Russia
Sixty three brigands captured at Skaterino day in St Petersburg are charged with 35 murders. They allegedly sprinkled petroleum on victims and burned them alive. An atrocity report cites the massacre of a 12 member family driven by robbery.
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ST. Petersburg
Formby verdict on influence and free judgment case
In the Formby case Hugh Portaby A oatiat and Samuel Hill Wood M P the jury found Formby exercised influence but allowed free and deliberate judgment. The verdict will be argued Thursday. Paris glass factory closes despite orders and union support due to internal strikes and a hard managing committee of workers.
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Hugh Portaby
Samuel Hill Wood
M.P
Formby
Paris
Baxter's Lung Preserver Promoted Amid Seasonal Colds
An advertisement urges readers to brace for illness with Baxter's Lung Preserver. The copy claims the remedy strengthens the system, helps ward off spring colds, and is available from stores at 1s 10d per bottle.
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Baxter
Tobacco concealed in potato sacks seized by customs
A Customs inspector at Fergnns halted a goods train and uncovered six thousand packets of tobacco hidden in imitation potato sacks. The discovery followed his suspicions during a routine inspection, exposing a clever concealment.
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Fergnns
Death of Cardinal O'Reglin Shifts Church State Reconciliation
Rome dated December 10 reports the death of Cardinal O'Reglin, a leading opponent of Church and State reconciliation on the basis of recognizing Italian unity.
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Rome
O’reglin
Reunion of Pioneers From Brother's Pride Arrives
A reunion of pioneers who arrived aboard the Brothers Pride ship took place at Christchurch today. The gathering celebrated the early settlers and marked a historic homecoming for the community in New Zealand.
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Christchurch
Cheapest place in the world is Antioch Syria says traveler
A returning traveler claims Antioch in Syria offers the world's cheapest living, citing a winter cost of £1 weekly for a fine house and three servants. Rent was 80s per month, servants 2s weekly, mutton 11d per lb, eggs 1d per dozen, and chickens 24d each. He notes cheap fresh fruit and vegetables in February and totals his household costs at £15 weekly, while an American estimates a family can live on £35 a year there.
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Antioch
Syria
Mediterranean
Jesi- Het
Labour unrest at union conference condemns Larkin
London reports a special trade union conference with 2,500,000 British unionists. Delegates condemned Larkin for his attack on British officials and called for action while supporting renewed talks to settle the Dublin strike. The vote condemned the attack with six dissentients and debated sympathy for the strike.
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Aay
London
Henderson
Larkin
Sage Mrof A. Thomas
R Havelock “Wilson
The
Seamen’ S Union
Haying
Dublin
Port of Dublin Reopens Tomorrow
The Port of Dublin is set to reopen today with notices indicating operations resume after a temporary closure. Officials advise travelers and cargo crews to expect standard services as arrangements are confirmed.
Dublin Strikers Win Some Aid Despite Strike Call Rejection
The Minors Federation district lodge declines to call a general strike to support the Dublin workers but agrees to provide increased financial assistance to the strikers.
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Minors’ Federation
Lodge i Descline
Dublin
British politics pledge living wage debate in parliament
A British report notes calls for the state to secure a living wage and improve conditions for laborers. The wording references bylines and discussions about social welfare and worker rights, amid political framing and public interest.
By-Election Result in London From December Report
A by election report from London dated December 9 shows Munro defeating Mackenzie of the Unionist party. The brief item notes the required by election and the candidate names involved.
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Wiccan London
BoPhe R
Munro
Mackenzie
Cambridge Beats Oxford in Rugby Clash Report
Cambridge defeated Oxford in a rugby match with a scoring sequence including three tries and a late effort by Southee. The report notes a dropped goal and references teams and locations, reflecting competition details from the period.
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London
Cambridg Oxford
Southee
Victoria
English Association Sets Plan for NZ Tour Costs suspension
December 10 Christchurch New Zealand debate over tour fees. The visiting British team was to be invited with a budget around £300, costs settled within 30 shillings. Arrangements for the tour were to proceed after finance confirmation.
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Christch Rch
New Zealand
Billiards Scores Show Gray and Palkiner Strong Averages
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate billiards scores with Gray posting a high average and Palkiner achieving a solid tally. The legible lines reference December and November 9 with figures like 12 503 and 412 002, plus averages around 23.
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Ondonber
Palkiner
Grey
Everie
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Tofua
Meeting OF Engineers
MR McCombs
Per Press Association
Wool Sale
Per’ Press Association
Rhodes
MR Balfour
Per Press. Association—Copyright
General Cable News
Press Association
Press ‘Association—Copyright
Suffragettes
Per. Press Association
MR Laurenson
Pet “Press Association
Huerta Bankrupt
American Policy
Holman
Sylvia
Association—Copyright
Hindoos
Canada
Panama Exposition
Arctic Exploration
Rio’ Grande
MR Wade
Victorian Assembly
Bourne
Conference OF Unionists
Per Preas _Association
Sdecambe
Aesat
Sevcuttupal
Huma
Cambridge
Oxford
Por ‘Press Association
Gray
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