Clash Between Chicago Police and Garment Workers Turns Fatal
In the Chicago clash during a garment workers strike, one worker was killed and a policeman fatally wounded. Another brief item notes a large cooking event at Monroe Louisiana with ten days’ cooking main and fifteen states represented. A Honduras indemnity dispute risks seizure of Ceiba Customs-house over a British subject murder.
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New York
Chicago
Monroe
Louisiana
Honduras
Ceiba
Inquiry Opens Into Waratah Loss and Vessel Design
London reports an inquiry into the Waratah sinking. Builders testified no displacement change during construction and praised the ship as conventional though capable only with ballast. Magistrate Dickenson presided with assessors including Admiral Davis and Prof Welsh. witnesses discussed cargo, ballast, buoyancy, and stability.
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London
Fondon
Dickenson
Admiral Davis
You
Naval Reserve
Welsh
D. H. Hallett
Board of Trade
Barry
Depera
Darelay
Carluilders
Dominion Scouts Visit Ashburton From Christchurch Battalion
Eleven Dominion Scouts from the Christchurch battalion arrived in Ashburton led by Chief Scoutmaster Foster. Eight traveled by bicycle from Christchurch starting at 6 am, reaching Ashburton by 11. The remaining three came by the first express with baggage. They will camp near the rifle butts until Monday spring when they return to Christchurch. They brought tents and food. local scouts will assist. Scoutmaster G McFarlane organized activities. services Sunday morning and a camp open to the public afternoon.
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Dominion
Chritchurch
Ashburton
Foster
Christchurch
Scoutmater
G. McFarlane
Sacred Heart High School Breaks Up Year with Prize Awards
Sacred Heart High School Notre Dame des Missions held its annual breaking up ceremony with a large turnout. Pupils showcased work and a musical program led by Miss K Newton, as awards were presented by the Very Rev Dean O'Donnell. Students excelled in Trinity College musical exams and various prizes and scholarships were announced.
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Sacred Heart High School
Notre Dame Des Missions
K. Newton
Dean O'Donnell
Sisters of the Mission
Trinity College Musical
Maggie Fitzgerald
Lee
Doris McClurg
M. V Fitzgerald
Gladys Tubb
K. Bree
M. Sheehan
K. Nealon
M. Quigley
N. Hanrahan
N. Small
M. O’sullivan
Zell Bonnington
M. Langley
M. Qingley
B Hurley
M. Sonal
Nmall
Irene McClurg
E. Langley
L. Terris
Presentirees
C. McCormick
K. Fitzgerald
Man Fined for Falsely Representing Age in Dunedin Bar
In Dunedin Police Court Philip Thomas Ellis admitted obtaining liquor by claiming to be over twenty one. A constable found Ellis with two companions in a bar and he later admitted paying for the liquor. Bar keeper’s age notice cited. Mr Bartholomew, M., imposed a fine of 20s and costs.
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Dunedin
Philip Thomas Ellis
Bartholomew
Costa
Christchurch Racing Club Opens in Rainy Meeting
Heavy drizzle dominants opening day at Christchurch Racing Club meeting. Maiden Plate Crown Derby winner Jedubar by four lengths. nursery handicap won by Query 1 Oroatava? Byron. Dominion Handicap led by Coroniform ahead of Genius and Rose Noble. Springston Welter won by a length. weather station records thirteen polls of rain in the past day.
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Christchurch
Christchurch Racing Club
Jedubar
Puaka
Inland
Cornet
Acrostic
Gilt Edge
King Gama
Query
Qoratava
Byron
Dominion Handicap
Coroniform
Genius
Rose Noble
Lady Reina
Ldsec
Springston’ Welter
Gold Braid
Mamura
Boutade
Aunt Bally
Smin Dlsce
Unfavourable Weather Shapes Ashburton Anniversary Day
Ashburton tradespeople and families marked Anniversary Day despite drizzling rain. The wet weather caused many Sunday-school picnics to be altered or moved to indoor venues, with several outings abandoned or shortened but still enjoyed by participants and helpers across multiple churches and groups.
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Ashburton
Christchurch
Holiday Plana
Pha
Ashton Beach
St. Stephen's
Windermere
St. Andrew's Presbyterian
R. Corbett
Winchmore
Corbett
Winchmore T
Elgin
Ashburton A. and
T. Association
Ashburton Baptist Church
Oddfellows’ Hall
George Lamb
Church of Christ
O W. Hopwood
Tinwald
Salvation Army
Mayfield Athletic Club stages rainy sports meeting
The Mayfield Athletic Club held its annual sports meeting despite drizzle and low turnout of 170 to 200. A varied programme included close finishes and awards as handicapper judged well. The Ashburton Scottish Pipe Band entertained the crowd as results listed include Pishop winning the 100 Yards Maiden Flat Race and J McTigue ahead in the Open dash with Timmo second.
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Mayfield Athletic Club
J. Dellow
Ashburton Scottish Pipe Band
Mayfield
Rakaia Racing Club Holds Annual Meeting Amid Rainy Track
The Rakaia Racing Club reported a successful annual meeting despite a heavy track from rain. Attendees traveled from north and south as excursion fares lured crowds. notable results included Obligate winning the Somerton Handicap, Spanker taking the Farmers' Trot, Southern Cross winning the Rakaia Cup, and Muscadine capturing the District Handicap. Bookmakers faced turf troubles as Christ Church visitors demanded license fee reductions, but only three licenses were issued.
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Rakaia
Rakaia Romain
Truthful
Togo
Imin
Spankergaff
Christchurch
New Military Arrangements Under Godley Scheme
Wellington December 6 Major-General Godley now directs military affairs reducing the Chief of General Staff post. Colonel Robin to become Adjutant-General in a four-branch HQ. Areas include training and education under Lieut-Colonel Leard and operations led by Lieut-Colonel Burnett. A two month encampment near Pigeon Bush Featherston commences January with Lt-Col Heard in command and Godley supervising.
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Wellington
Godley
Robin
J. T. Burnettsbuart
S.C
Ordnance
Oo. Mand
N.Y
A. W. Robin
Tuson
Defence Council
Hugh
BR. Seddon
Dominion
Pigeon Bush
Featherston
Heard
Bnt
Lost Overboard in Wellington Crew Mystery
Christchurch reports a man named Thomas Walter Lawrence lost overboard from a ship near Wellington. Boots and music bearing a brother in law’s name Sellars were found. Lawrence, a bootmaker by trade and single, was last seen on deck before the vessel sailed. An inquiry under the Shipping and Seamen Act has been ordered.
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Christchurch
Thomas Walter Lawrence
Wellington
Dairy meeting to fix cream output in Eiffelton district
A dairy gathering will be held in the Eiffelton Schoolroom on Monday 19th of inst at 8 p.m. to decide how much home separated cream will be available from Eiffelton and Willowby districts. Mr W J Lill will attend. W K Watson, Secretary.
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Eiffelton
Hiffelton
Willowby
W.J. Lill
W. K. Watson
Aclad Little Receives Eye Injury at Show Grounds
Aclad named D. Little was struck by a cricket ball at the show grounds today and received five stitches after medical attention. The Rakaia Athletic Club postponed its annual meeting from Monday December 26 to Tuesday December 27.
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Aclad
D. Little
Show Grounds
Rakaia Athletic Club
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Per Prese Association
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Falen
Rakaia Racing Club
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Southern Cross
Manilius
Sapience
Per Proas Association
Freelandes Brios
United
Wisedtam Bickerstall
Wredlander Bros. Ltd
West
William and
Kermode
D. Friedlander
Claridge
Cox Street
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Frimdlander Bros., Ltd
H. Matson and Co
H. Matson and Cog
Ashburton , Co-Operative Dairy Factory Company, Ltd
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Association OF Canty., Ltd
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Op. Assn., Ltd
Donald Francis Kirby
Moncrieff Emanuel
Wellington Street
Hampstead
Baker Bros
Leone
Acuta
Jalage Eyour
Coles
Stephan Madden
Niige Leone
Phrkcy
Lhotl
Burnett Street
CIA
Bogg
Buxton and
Thomas
Triangle
OYS
Elliott's
Next Meddins
Lurnett Street
W. d. Moore
East Street
Percy
Thomas Bros
Barveldck Street
Stephen Madden
R. Austin
Danebury
W. J. Moore
John Orr and Co
W. J. Moore’s
H M. Jones
Wess
Havelock Street
Waitemata
Farmers’ Co-Op
Buxton and Thomas
H. A. Gates
WES
Durton and Thomas
Triangle Storer
Last Street
Moore Streets
W. J. Moore's
Fletcher Bros
Hboys
Sid Yard
W. JF. Moore
Tast Street
TOY
Flas Beer
Ashburon
W. Strange & Co., Ltd
Tancred Street
Kaiangata Coal
ALL Goal
Kaitangati Coab
High Street
Massey-Harris
Massey
Harriy
Co-op
Henry Stephenson
William Street
Aitken Street
Dracre
Ani
East Belt
Princes Street
Wills Street
Middle Road
Allenton
Belt Road
Winter's Road
N.E. Bolts
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co
Norwich and London Accident Assurance Association
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance
A. T. H. Williams
Quek
Thomas Bros., Grain and Seed Merchants
Argentin
W. J. Moora
Sole Ashburton
Nelson
W. Moore
East
Moare
Wome
Public Reserves and Domains
Henry Davis
Ashburton DoMaIn Board
H. A. Geoyd
West Street
Quaie
Jamaica
Fletcher
E! Foley
Blair
China
Worcester
Foley View
Foley
Puaren
Ansonia
Waterbury
Hunter Lever
Guardian
Canterbury
S. d
Peck
Crosse and Blackwell
Morten
St. George’s
Albion Brand
Neave
Benger
Allen and Benbury
Robinson
ORANA
Rick
Farmers' Co-Op
Glorious Suntea & Coffe
Kerr -Bros
Highlander Milk
Millkimaid
Nestle’s
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