Movement to curb opium and intoxicants seeks world treaty
A 1906 appeal notes President Roosevelt and Secretary Root backing a global treaty to suppress opium and intoxicants among uncivilized peoples. The memo urges universal signing and a campaign spanning Brussels and London, aiming to extend central Africa treaties to all native races.
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New York Harbour
Wil Ba
Roosevelt
Foreign Affairs Department
I. Clafrs
China
Central
Africa
Siamese Reformist King Guides Prosperous Siam
The observer details King Chulalongkorn of Siam as a vigilant reformer and capable ruler, noting his English fluency and hands on governance. The piece contrasts palace life, royal wives, and strict court proprieties with a modernizing state under his leadership. The king’s vitality and probity are praised as the nation’s prosperity benchmark.
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Siam
Bangkok
King’s Navy
Douglas Story
Orient
Vhulalongkorn
Siim
Lacs
Chakrakri
Solomon
Aida
Seraglio
Iberian Peninsula
Chulalongkorn
Tule
Alfa Laval wins Grand Prize for Cream Separators in Milan exhibit
An international exhibition awards the Alfa Laval cream separator the Grand Prize as the top device. Advertisements list New Zealand agents Macon Struthers and Co. Ltd with offices in Christchurch Dunedin and Invercargill. A consulting optician, Ernest Sandatein, offers eye tests and glasses while noting daylight is unnecessary and artificial light is used.
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Josh
Dillinga
Milan
Alfa-Laval
New Zealand
Macon, Struthers and Co., Ltd
Christchurch
Dunedin
Invercargill
Ernest M. Sandatein
M.C
England
Continent
Cashel
Workers Strike Delays Kelbarnae Sark Project
Navvies on the City Corporation hill and gully conversion at Kelbarnae Sark demand 9s a day instead of 8s. Some are locked out as talks falter, while others switch to special tasks earning 9d. Authorities warn the strike may slow progress but not halt work.
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New Zealand
Fim
Henry Hughes
Christchurch
P. 8
Climic
Canterbury
Merke
Werrierton
Dee
City Corporation
Kelbarnae Sark
Baventotwe
Indecent act conviction and probation for Charley Chow Sing
In the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice Charley Chow Sing of Piston was convicted of an indecent act and admitted to probation. Two young men Albert Bezar and Harold Brognahan were found guilty of attempted theft and admitted to probation on condition they avoid hotels and liquor. Civil actions move forward with Blenheim Borough Council case removed for argument in banco in Wellington.
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Bugs
Supreme Court
Charley Chow Sing
Piston
Albert Bezar
Harold Brognahan
Blanheim Borough
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Turem
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Timara
Biaiby
Hereford Street
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MES
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