Murder and political intrigue across continents and wars
The report outlines a political assassination link to Bikran Verakian a Middlesborough Massachusetts shoe factory worker who plotted to kill Hun leaders. It notes cholera outbreaks near Kerbelia with hundreds of deaths and two soldiers Brown and Cowdrey executed at Winchester for Esther Attkins murder. Oxford defeated Cambridge 18 to 18 in rugby and Tod Sloan's status in France is clarified by a racing tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Peckham
Bikran Verakian
Middlesborough
Massachusetts
Des
Brown
Cowdrey
Winchester
Esther Attkins
Aldershot
Oxford
Cambridge
W.S. Ritchie
Tod Sloan
France
The Woodburn Tragedy Court Verdict Report
In Woodburn a local court found Margaret Parker guilty of manslaughter in the death of Ann Marshall and sentenced her to ten years in prison. Governor General Pratt reported departure of Lady Tennyson and children for England amid the December 17 update.
Heavy turnout as NSW votes roll in for federal election
Voting proceeded smoothly with women voting in large numbers across Sydney. partial results show Hughes leads East Sydney, Reid dominates North Sydney, and Lyne and Watson secure Labor or ministerial seats. Referendum on Assembly size delays full results and leaves many seats uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Senate
West Sydney
Hughes
G. H. Reid
East Sydney
Whrower
Sir W. Lyne
Mr Watson
Edwards
South Sydney
Bruce Smith
Parkes
Bing Griffith
Victoria
North Melbourne
Higgins
South Yarra
Tudor
Dr. Quick
Bendigo
Melbourne
Maloney
Malcolm McFathern
Vennon
Grampians
Tasmania
P. Fysh
House of Representatives
Labour
New North Wales
Trenwith
Victorian
Queensland
South Australian
Opposition
House
GQ. H. Reid
Trumper Stars as Australia Hits 485 in Test Crusade
Sydney reports record crowds with Australia scoring 485 in the first innings, Trumper making 185 and receiving a ovation. Second innings totals show England 122 at four wickets, with Howell and Armstrong dominant bowling and cautious English batting. The Herald notes superb all around play by Trumper and Armstrong, while the Telegraph credits bowlers Howell and Armstrong for the pivotal stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Herald
Trumper
Armstrong
Hopkins
Howell
Hayward
Hirst
Telegraph
England Wins Test After Scintillating Show of Batting
On December 17 the weather was bright for the cricket match. England reached 137 for four at 12.30 p.m. with Wayward and Hirst both not out. The final result saw England win by five wickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syoner
England
Aown
Wayward
Hirst
Bowling match yields Ashburton win over Christchurch
A Domain green test between Christchurch Club and Ashburton Club ended with Ashburton winning by 15 points. Officials praised hospitality and the players, with results posted for three rinks showing Ashburton ahead in all.
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Domain
Christchurch
Ashburton
Ei. Manchester
E. Manchester
Saodzeasa
Rasultad
T. C. Compton
S. Gurney
Tarop
R. Struthers
W. M. Gibb
G. Meddins
F. Servit
H. C. Craighead
W. Harrison
Rink
G.L. Chisuill
Joyat
de. ‘Thomas
Jackson
G. Wallace
W. Brock
Dr Hunter
J. Snodgrass
Secore
Meeting of Creditors in the Estate of William Stonyer
A creditor meeting in the estate of William Stonyer, commission agent, convened at the Courthouse. Deputy Official Assignee John Davison presided as creditors present named, with proxies for absent creditors. Discussions covered £1500 liabilities and £2800 assets, a contested sale of assets, and unregistered bill of sale. The meeting adjourned to the 28th at noon, with authority for legal advice and further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stonyer
John Davison
Ri. Kennedy
Stonyer
Guizure
Grisp
New Zealand Premier Cites Trade Act Against Labor In Dignities
Canterbury banquet remarks reference to American labor contract laws and a proposed inquiry into Harper's case. Governor informs St Louis Exposition Commissioner of an upcoming visit. Agricultural stock inspector reports horses near Christchurch showing influenza like symptoms labeled pink eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Hlad Eo
Wetmeron
Canterbury Society
New Zealand
Young Baerper
United States
Cabines
Harper
Green
Agricultural Department
Christchurch
Gauterbury
Dairy Herd Inspections Prompt Talks With Dairymen
A deputation from the Dairymen Association met with Hon T. Duncan in Currstontreu on December 17 to discuss dairy herd inspections. Duncan favored higher compensation for condemned beasts to protect dairymen while ensuring only diseased cows are killed. He suggested funds to cover the gap between animal value and government pay. He warned full compensation is unlikely and noted regional differences in condemnation rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Dairymen'a
Myr Duncan
America
Gilruth
Linwood Triumphs Over Ashburton in Tennis Match
A keenly contested tennis match at the Ashburton Club courts saw Linwood defeat Ashburton twelve players per side. Linwood 270 games to Ashburton 217. Notable duels included Salmon and Kivar, Cox and Burrows, and Miss Whitehouse beating Miss Nicholson 9 to 6. Ladies from Ashburton outplayed visiting opponents overall. Lunch and refreshments followed. visitors praised the courts and hospitality. They depart by express and plan a return visit to Christchurch soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Courta
Linwood
Tinwood
Messrs
Salmon
Kivar
Cox
Burrows
Otago
Miss Whitehouse
Miss Nicholson
Mra Snodgrass
Wedding Bells at St. Stephens Church Ashburton
A wedding between Walter Coath of the Bank of New Zealand Rakaia and Methven and Nessie Harrigon of Ashburton was held at St. Stephens. The bride wore duchess satin with lace and chiffon while bridesmaids wore Paris lace and voile dresses. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Whitehouse with music by Mendelssohn and a wedding breakfast hosted by Mr Watt. The couple will honeymoon at Timara then live at Rakaia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephan’s Church
Ashburton
Walter Coath
Bank of New Zealand
Rakaia and Methven
Nessie Harrigon
Alfred Harrison
Bedice
N. Watt
Dunedin
Miss Baldwin
Misa J. McOwen
Christchurch
Miss O. Harrison
Mise O. Harrison
Watt
Harrison
May Me Owen
Cha
Liewallyn Owen
Samuel Holmes
Tiakaia
Timara
Rakaia
Flour Prices and Tea Sale Offer Notice
A garbled market notice lists flour per ton nine pounds ten shillings and various bag prices. It mentions a special tea sale to clear space for a large shipment, with unclear dates and pricing details due to faulty OCR.
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Consanthinoroe
Dar
Kerbelia
Bagdad
Paris
Typloetria Velepraph
Copyright
Unionce
Direcor
Mettournz
James Mills
Union
Ophir
Warrimoo
Woodburn
Governor-Geneal
Hicks
North Murchison
H. Gregory
Tleotria Telegraph
Stoney
Australia
Astrea
Keily
Arnold Ow
Gregory
Lilley
Rhodes
Doff
Hitley
Arnold
Saunders
Sixtras
Warmer
Noble
Enelann
Ietasn
Warner
Tyldesley
O Nubie
Foster
St Kelly
Braund
Hirat
Wichkats
Christchurch—Ashburton
Poants
Linwood v. Ashburton
Coath-Harrison
Cameron
Crowther
Ashburton Cricket Club
Temuka
Temuka Club
Friedlander Bros. Ltd
Hampstead
Wakanui Read
Belt Road
W. Stonyer
Mesars Friedlander Bros
West Street
Bullock
Friedlander
Horse Fair
Friedlander Bros.lio
R. Friedlander
South Canterbury
Railway
Timaru
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Ashburton Rifle Association
Lagmhor Range
G. Hefford
East Street
Mount Somers
Springburn
A. Edward Peach
Busiefess Novicha
Santa Claus
H. M. Jones
Benenopee
Mayfield Store
Mayfield
G. J. Firth
Cooper
G. Good
THE
Ashburton Implement, Engineering, & Carriage Works
Charles Muir
Rei & Gray
Cameron Street
H. Sushell
Ashburton Club
Lewis
Ham & Bacon
Auckland
John Moffatt
Vaat Street
Fancy Goods Arcade
T. Hundrill & Co’s
Tancred Street
T. Bullock
Chapman Bros
Willowby
Sons of Temperance Benefit Society Quarterly Meeting
Feiway
Ailway
Ala
RS Patterson Sorenson
Mas McConnell’s
North Belt
Cireia
Coldstream Survey
Lowcliffe Hytate
Mellor
Cameron Street West
Spreadeaple
Green- LA Street
Mar
Raulnnes Kmas
Melrose Dairy
Joan Onsen
Cipeak
Hondai-Lanka Pure Ceylon Tes
Unsparinn & Co
Grannie
Ready Money Shop
Tancred 5 St
South End Arcade
Grapano's
Unprinn & Cos
Express
J. H. Jewrrra
Havelock St
Wes
North
Derg Ceylon
People’s Ironmonger
Zerland
Dairies
Siberia
Rainbow Island
H. M. Jonze
Ready Money
Johnston
Burnett Street
Vwe
Unpriti & Co
Johnston’s
W. H. Peagen
Draper
Hondai-Lanka
Bi- Ag
G. H. Carson
Cycle and Motor Works
T. H. Unprinnarp Co
Fuarcuca Bros
South
Axcade
Eadies
W. H. Pearce
Draper and Clothier
Wwe D Buyera
K D. Johnston
Burnett
Tracr
Rudge& Whitworth
G. B. Carson
Hevor Fox
Osmons
Rudge Whitworth
Raleigh Cyale
John Orr & CO
Merchants & Importers
D.S.F
Dean
Beeecham
Trish Moss
Steedman
Sicily
Jordan
Tee
Jung Tee
Galden Eagle
Box
Havelock
Box Day
Martin
Dex Jams
Vay
Brown and Polgon
Norton
Colonial Assort
National Sperm London
Ane
Melior
S &d
Ceribos
Alvina
Mather
A. I
Aviver
van Houten
Auslebrook
Bendrop
Fey’s
R, Bell and Co
Edmonds
Keen
Rackitt
Ammaonia
Japan
Morton’s C
Vas
Nixey’s Zebra
Crockery
John
Ashburion
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