The Temperance Valor of Stonewall Jackson’s Detail
A Civil War anecdote recounts General Jackson ordering a liquor debarment at a warehouse. Captain L led a guard, rolled out bread, and denied access to any alcohol, resisting a general officer’s demand. General A. P. Hill intervened, then Jackson ordered the warehouse burned and credited the abstinence with victory.
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Memassas
J.J. Jackson
Coifig
Pope
Jackson
A. P. Hill
Mixed December dispatches report politics and tariff notes
Dispatches from New York Brisbane and Melbourne reveal political shifts and tariff updates. A statement cites elective Upper Chamber plans under a Liberal platform. Melbourne reports the tariff nearing completion with old harvesters and strippers rates clarified.
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Brisbane
Philp
Melbourne
Dunedin Sees No Unemployment as Farm Jobs Go Unfilled
In Dunedin on December 13 the local registry reports 72 farm hands needed with no applicants. High wages of 14s to 15s a day fail to attract turmip thinners while dairymen ploughmen and shearers are also in demand.
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Dunedin
Divorces Decreed in Wellington Court
In the Divorce Court Sophia Howat v Charles Howat Mary Love v Theophilus Love Burgess v Adelia Burgess Oliver v Mary Louisa Oliver Hoskins v Rose Hannah Hoskins were granted nisi decrees. Ground cited include failure to obey restitution of conjugal rights desertion and misconduct.
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Wellington
Sophia Howat
Charles Howat
Theophilus Love
Mary Love
Nathaniel Burgess
Adelia Burgess
William Dryden Oliver
Mary Louisa Oliver
Arthur Oswald Hoskins
Rose Hannah Hoskins
Husband
Supreme Court Sessions in Fraud and Offense Cases
In Nelson the Grand Jury returned true bills against Campbell Hodges and Norah Margaret Flanagan for fraud on the Bank of New Zealand at Westport by passing base gold. Francis John Sparks was acquitted of attempting an unnatural offense. William Bolt was found guilty of indecent assault on a girl at Waimangaroa and sentenced to three years. Hodges and Flanagan face further charges for selling salted gold to the bank. In a later session Flanagan was found not guilty while Hodges was convicted of fraud and sentenced to 18 months with hard labour.
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Nielson
Supreme Court
Campbell Hodges
Norah Margaret Flanagan
Bank of New Zealand
Westport
Trancis John Sparks
William Bolt
Waimangaroa
Norah Flanagan
Nelson Campbell Hodges
Wesport
Nelson
Norah Planacan
Matriculation Examinations to be retaken in Wellington
Wellington December 14 candidates for the matriculation examinations will be retested in subjects from Monday and Tuesday where answers were faulty. The junior scholarship paper is to be retaken as a competitive examination for all candidates across the dominion. Are you trying Abbey. The Court is worth the money you pay.
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Wellington
Dominion
Abbey
England Start Test Against Australia In Sydney
The first test of the England Australia series opened in Sydney with Fane captaining for England due to Joney illness after winning the toss to bat. England were all out for 273 with Gunn 119 and Bround 80 prominent. Cotter took 6 for 104. Australia replied 1 for 50 with Trumper and Hill scoring. McAllister out.
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Sydney
Fane
Joney
Gunn
Hutchings
Crawford
Bround
Cotter
McAllister
Trumper
Hill
Claim for compensation in Young v City Council
In Christchurch December 13 a Supreme Court judgment by Mr Justice Chapman held notice of action defective but waived under the Act. The case concerns compensation for the death of the plaintiff's husband at the Christchurch railway station yard. Judgment entered for £900 damages under the jury's award, pending points of law.
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Christchurch
Supreme Court
Justice Chapman
Young
Councl
Christclhturelh
Government buildings guarded after anonymous threat in Wellington
Wellington reports lighted corridors and night guards at government buildings. Fifteen soldiers to guard two bell tents as authorities investigate an anonymous letter threatening to burn the premises. A past incident from fourteen years ago is recalled with reticence.
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Wellington
New Land Laws Impact on Estate Owners in Wellington
The amended land laws push higher revenue on owners who divided large estates among relatives. Officials note the gains were larger than anticipated and disrupt earlier revenue projections. The report from Wellington dated December 13 details the tax effect and unsettled calculations.
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Wellington
Supreme Court ruling in Wood v Kennedy on wheat delivery
Justice Chapman holds the plaintiff bore the burden to prove the contract and finds against the plaintiff in a case about non delivery of wheat. The decision references the Sale of Goods Act and states the defense was proper notation or memorandum not met.
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Christchurch
D. Wood
Bile Beans Marketage Promises Cure for Jaded Women
A testimonial claims indoor confinement and weather weaken the system causing biliousness headaches and poor appetite. The remedy Bile Beans is touted to restore vigor by aiding digestion and assimilation with a Mayo Hall Street Mount Morgan Queensland case noting improved appetite and energy after use.
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EB. Dacey
Hall Street
Mount Morgan
Exclusion Petition Seeks Signatures in San Francisco
An announcement from December 10 in San Francisco reports a movement led by Japanese Korean Exclusion League to secure millions of signatures on a petition to Congress for the exclusion of Asians. The notice appears in American and Asiatic circles.
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San Francisco
Congress
Warner's Safe Cure Praised For Kidney and Bladder Relief
Letters from Sydney and Victoria users attest Warner's Safe Cure eased back pain fatigue urine and bladder issues after years of illness and hospital treatment. Testimonials credit rapid improvement and long lasting health with the medicine now offered in 2/6 concentrate alongside the regular bottles.
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Warner
Wil Putin
Mes
Eliza Maenish
Garner Street
Paddington
Sydney
New South Wales
Victoria
Wargier
M- Nolan
Picton Cottage
Hopkins Street
Richmond
Vic
H. H. Warner and Co., Ltd
Australasian
Melbourne
Exhibition damages case against the King proceeds in Wellington
Mr Justice Button and a twelve man jury hear George Scott of Christ Church claim £4560 for breach of contract over space and exclusive rights to sell confections and fruit at the recent Exhibition. The defence argues no contract and says Scott violated Exhibition rules. Proceedings continue.
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Wellington
Justice Button
George Scott
Christchurch
Scott
Gaming Act sparks Auckland bookmakers license clash
The Auckland Racing Club faces pressure from the Auckland Bookmakers Association over licensing terms for the summer meeting. A deputation requests intervention to avoid disorder and argues club rules are unenforceable. Dunedin club plans £20 daily licenses with restricted premises for bookmakers. Melbourne reformer WH Judkins criticizes NZ licensing move, comparing it to Australia.
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Auckland Racing Club
Auckland Bookmakers’ Association
G. Findlay
Dunedin
Dunedin Jockey Club
Palmerston N
Ate WH. Judkins
Melbourne
New Zealand
Reform Party
Australia
Antarctic Expedition News from Nimrod Tour
Lieutenant Shackleton arrived by the Mahona in Lyltinston today and will inspect the Nimrod this afternoon before traveling to Christchurch. He was met by Captain England and expedition members.
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Lytlinston
Shackleton
Christchurch
England
Shackleton seeks funds for Nimrod magnetic voyage
In Wellington on December 18 Lieutenant Shackleton appeals for £1000 from New Zealand to support museum collections and allows a New Zealand biologist to join the Nimrod on its magnetic expedition.
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Wellington
Shackleton
New Zealand
Prussia Trims Polish Land Expropriation Bid
Berlin December 13 The Prussian Government has largely modified the proposed expropriation of Polish lands in West Prussia and Posen and the Diet is asked to vote 278 million marks, down from 400 millions, for the purpose.
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Berlin
West Prussia
Posen
Diet
Laces and Linens Advertise Cole Rann Starch
Laces and Linens praise Cole Rann starch as the best starch on the market. The ad feature suggests it for achieving near letter quality fabrics and a smoother finish.
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Colerann
Tea Distribution of Cash Prizes Promotion
A semiannual prize program promises forty six cash prizes valued at fifty five each. Distribution occurs after December 7 with coupons required. Agents named Manchester Bros handle the promotion.
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Manchester Bros
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