Wellington speech arrestee charged with sedition
A person was arrested this afternoon on a charge of using seditious language during a speech delivered in Wellington last Sunday.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
5
Union Company resumes West Coast steamship service
The Union Company announced that passenger traffic to Westport and Greymouth will be resumed immediately after rain hampered wharf work. A mass meeting of strikers was held at the Skating Rink and addressed by the leaders. seamen plan to strike this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
the Union Company
Westport
Greymouth
Hunter Remanded After Seditious Tolerance Charge
Wellington report shows Edward Hunter, a Federation delegate, remanded by Magistrate's Court till Monday on a charge of seditious tolerance connected to Sunday actions. Bail set at 250 pounds with two sureties of 250 each as Prime Minister A. J. Herdman and others praised police for maintaining peace and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
A.m. Edward
Hunter
Ball
A. J. Herdman
Union Company Directors Vote For Star Staff In Strike
At Dunedin on December 18 the Union Company directors passed a resolution praising the star both afloat and ashore who stayed loyal during the strike and voted to award half a month’s pay to each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Union Company
Star
Westport Court Fines Strike Leader for Seab Slander
At Westport Police Court Dan Alexander, a strike committee member, was fined 2 and costs or 14 days imprisonment for using the term seab to a business agent. Frank Hagen received 10s and costs or 48 hours imprisonment for a similar offense as enrollment of special constables rises to 500 and mining towns push for mine reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Dan “Alexander
Seab
Frank Hagen
Alexander
Tutanekai Brings Stable Protection as Millerton Miners Vote
At Westport on December 19 the Tutanekai arrives from Wallington with 25 regular stables for protection in reopening the area. The Hinemor had inward cargo today with her crew bunkered without interference. A Millerton miners meeting defeated a motion to return to work. The Arbitration Watersiders Union grows to over 100 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Tutanekai
Wallington
McKinnon
Vzhe Hinemor
Millerton
New Union Registered After Old Union Resigns
In Greymouth on December 19 at 11 5 a.m. strike quiet. Holm Dale resumes discharging and is bunkered with Reefton coal. The new union’s registration is accepted. the old union’s president has resigned. About 600 specials called and cars ordered. old union may test legality of registration under Arbitration Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greymoutes
Holmdale
Australian workers clash at wharves under union dispute
Delegates from the Clerks Union report that wharf clerks refuse to handle cargo unless carted by the Trolley and Draymen’s Union. Labor Council meeting records interferers fined or jailed for offenses near the Makura wharves. Unionists Conference adjourned with no definite information from New Zealand.
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Hcydney
Makura
Clerks’ Union
St W
Labour Council Today
Draymen’s Union
New Zealand
Unionists
Butchers Ultimatum Halts Geelong Load
In Melbourne the Dorset sails to Geelong but non union labourers were warned off the toload. Butchers and unionists met and vowed to halt work if non unionists touched the vessel. The attempt to load non unionists has been abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Geelong
Prayer for Peace in Irish Question Chooses Last Sunday
London reports the Bishop of London selected a year end prayer for a peaceful settlement of the Irish question. Asquith plans talks with Landsdowne and Bonar Law, aiming for a free exchange of views on Home Rule. A survey of ground for dialogue has begun. Lord Willoughby de Broke warns against Army involvement with Ulster resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Chronicle
Asquith
Iandsdowne
Bonar Law
J. R. Boscawen
Territorials
Dudley
Real Problem Speech Shapes Ulster Rule Debate
Sir Hidward Grey argued in Alnwick that a fort al conference of leaders is not needed until Opposition shows a willingness to settle Home Rule. He warned of religious differences in Ulster but said customs management would not be affected. Ulster's education might be put in their hands via a Grand Committee. Signs pointed to a trade turn with Free Trade England lagging protectionist nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hidward Grey
Alnwick
Ulster
Covent Garden Deal Sealed by Mallaby-Deasley Offer
The Daily Mail reports My Mallaby-Dealy paid just under 3 million pounds for Covent Garden with stamp duties near 30000 and gross rentals around 230600. The Duke of Bedford initiated the deal. Mallaby-Deeley’s first bid lacked inspection. after visiting the property and brief pad note calculations the second offer was accepted in about half an hour. He reportedly has no office or telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Mail
Mallaby
Duke of Bedford
Mallaby-Deeley
Imade
Engaged to Fifty in Matrimonial Mail Fraud Case
In Indianapolis a prosecution of Martis Facrs his wife and two daughters for using the mails to defraud ended with guilty pleas. The daughters wrote letters to men who wished to marry, the father warned away betrothed grooms. Fifty men were reportedly engaged to Louise Farris as gifts arrived, with gold diamonds and bracelets stolen by would be wooers. A well known pugilist was among the victims. The court proceedings drew laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Indianapolis
Martis Facrs
Tiwage
Louise Farris
Louise
Polar Bear Captain Confirms Karluk Lost
Vancouver dispatch reports Captain Lance of the schooner Polar Bear says the Karluk is lost. He states Captain Bartlett is dead, while Stefansson and his party made it safely ashore at Point Barrow. Captain Lane arrived from northern ports with the latest details.
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Vancouver
Lance
Karluk
Captain Bartlett
Stefansson
Point Barrow
Lane
Government navy plans limit Mediterranean competition
Mr Molteno's private deputation learned the government will not seek naval competition with Austria and Italy in the Mediterranean. December estimates will be below fifty million pounds. Mr Asquith said navy and army spending concerns the government due to social legislation prospects and rejected efforts to separate Churchill from the Cabinet. all members share naval cost responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Molteno
Austria
Italy
Mediterranean
Churchill
Hamburg America Shipping Line head says unofficial committee dissolves
Berlin reports Herr Ballin, head of the Hamburg Amerika Shipping Line, states the unofficial committee for San Francisco Exhibition representation has dissolved due to national tact concerns and lack of financial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Herr Ballin
Hamburg- Amerika Shipping Line
San Francisco
Trade of Empire Exhibition Speech at Mansion House
Lord Strathcona addressed the Mansion House meeting backing the British Dominions Exhibition. He urged the event to spotlight future trade and commerce within the Empire.
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London
Mansion House
Lord Strathcona
Indian Crisis Denied Provocation Telegrams by Gokhale
Calcutta dispatch reports Hon. Gopal Gokhale, Indian Nationalist leader, denying he sent provocative telegrams to South Africa. He says his stance was moderation and urges restraint amidst rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Gopal Gokhale
South Africa
Mexican Crisis Rebels Surrounded Near Tampico
In a telegram to the New York World Huerta thanks Admiral Fletcher for firm Tampico stance that reportedly saved millions in property. Villa, with 6000 men, was said to be encircled by 12,000 Federals as Fletcher ordered both sides to cease fire in Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York World
Huerta
Admiral Fletcher
Tampico
Wletcher
Leaders Released on Parole by Government
Pretoria reports the Government, via the Commission of Inquiry, released Gandhi Polak and Killenbach on parole on December 18. They travel to Pretoria to confer with officials and aid the thorough investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Commission of Inquiry
Gandhi
Polak
Killenbach
Pratoriix
Journalist Ostler Arrested in Somaliland For Travel Without Permit
London report says Alan Ostler Daily Express correspondent was fined £188 or two months in prison for traveling in Somaliland without permission. He defied warnings to investigate Mad Mullah activity and tribal conditions. Cable notes Congo‑like atrocities after withdrawal of backing to natives. Camel Corps formed amid horrors in Berbera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alan Ostler
The
Daily Express
Somaliland
Ostler
J Mad Mullah
Congo
Colonial Office
Camel Corps
Berbera
Balance sheet shows deficit in State steamers running
A Perth dispatch reports the running balance sheet of the State steamers shows a debit balance of £19,395, disclosed in the December 19 filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Public Service Associations form Grand Council in unity drive
Melbourne reports the Conference of Public Service Associations of the Commonwealth and New Zealand concluding with plans to form a Grand Council to handle common interests. Resolutions call for a 48-hour week, vacancy advertising, full rebuttal rights, uniform sick pay rules, and standardized annual and long leave, hours, and overtime. Mr J. J. Russell represented New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Commonwealth and
New Zealand
A. Grand Council
Commonwealth and New Zealand
J. J. Russell
Manchester crowd storms toward Strangeways after Kelly execution
Crowds of about 10 000 gathered at Oldham and Manchester in a mass reaction to Kellys execution. They moved through suburbs toward Strangeways gaol, damaging street lamps and property. Police faced attacks but kept control as the hangings verdict was carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oldham
Kelly
Manchester
Iat
Bardsley
Progress of Papua report shows trade shift and growth
The Lieutenant-Governor of Papua reports reduced imports and a notable rise in exports. Revenue amounts to £5240 with ten thousand acres more land under cultivation. European population grows by 152, native labor more available for plantations, and natives increasingly accept European medical treatment and vaccination to ward off sorcery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Papua
Alleged Conspiracy Aimed to Sell Furniture in California Case
An interim injunction restrains McPike an American lawyer from selling furniture belonging to McCreary a Rugby resident with large interests in America Tomlin KC argued a California conspiracy led to McCreery being declared insane He escaped and returned to England where experts deem him sane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Suffragettes Try to Blow Up Holloway Gaol
Two explosions rocked near Holloway Gaol as suffragettes attempted to blow up the wall of the jail. The blasts targeted the cell of Rachel Pearce who is being forcibly fed. The explosions were said to be introduced from a nearby unoccupied house and shook nearby residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Holloway
Rachel Pearce
Erratic Flight Ends With Dieppe Landing of Salmet
Aviator Salmet with Mrs Assheton Harbord left Folkestone on Sunday morning and crossed the Channel but fog banks caused loss of direction. With little fuel they descended to the water and sighted a passing steamer. A shadow appeared to the south, and they finally landed at Dieppe, mistaking it for Boulogne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Salmet
Assheton Harbord
Folkestone
Son Tavestett
Dieppe
Boulogne
Wright unveils foolproof aircraft stabiliser at Aero Club
At a reception by the American Aero Club, Mr Orville Wright announced a stabiliser he recently invented would make aeroplanes nearly foolproof. The contrivances were claimed to be more accurate and reliable than any aviator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Orville Wright
American ‘Aero Club
Aerial Bombardment Report From Tetuan
Advices from Tetuan say during fighting near Benkerrish French aviators dropped bombs killing many natives. The dispatch is dated December 18 with Paris report noted as received December 19.
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Paris
Tetuan
Ab Benkerrish
Westland Jubilee Opens With Governor Attends
In Hokitika on December 19 it is announced that His Excellency the Governor and Lady Liverpool will attend the Westland Jubilee starting January 7. The Minister of Mines will represent the Ministry and several Parliamentarians including the Chairman of Committees and all West Coast members will also attend. The four day festivities will be preceded by race meetings with record entries including 98 nominations for the Jubilee Cup of 200 subunits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hokitika
Liverpool
Westland
West Coast
Grand Duke Boris Sued for Libel in British Magazine
The Grand Duke Boris, attached to Prince Kuropatkin's staff, sued Munsey's Magazine for libel over an April article titled Succession to Russian Throne accusing him of gross misconduct during the Japanese War. The case was settled with the defense apologising and indemnifying the Grand Duke for costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Grand Duke
Boris
Munsey
Hbel
Kuropatkin
Meat Trust Expands in Australian Meat Trade
The Herald reports the American Meat Trust has bought large interests in Australia, with substantial holdings in Queensland and growing attention on New South Wales markets.
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Sydney
Herald
American Meat Trust
Australia
Queensland
New South Wales
French Steamer Service to Cease in July
The Messageries Maritimes mail service with Australia will cease from July next. A replacement line will carry cargo and operate on the Marseilles to Tanking route, reaching Sydney and Noumea via Colombo Batavia and Brisbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Customs Frauds Case in Christchurch Continues
The December 19 Christchurch hearing saw Sc McCormack R Smith and J A Campbell charged with stealing 54 pounds 12 shillings from J Chanters and Son. A case with dutiable machinery was misclassified as artificers tools. The trio were committed for trial for another charge of storing 46 pounds tied to Davies and a large return linked to drapery goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
A Sc McCormack
R. Smith
New Zealand Express Company
J. A. Campbell
J. Chanters and Son
Railways Violations Spark ICC Report on Overwork
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports nearly 3000 violations of railway labor laws in the post-fiscal year. It cites excessive work hours as a cause of lower railway efficiency across the United States.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Railways
Baxter's Lung Preserver Aimed at Longstanding Colds
Baxter's Lung Preserver has long been marketed as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds. The promotion claims it helps by bracing the system and aiding nature to fight illness, warning that colds are dangerous and urging immediate use of a bottle priced at 1s 10d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter’s
Baxter's
Local option poll results in New South Wales
Sydney reports on December 18 noting fourteen more local option poll results with three electorates voting reduction and eleven for continuance.
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Sydney
West Coast Pioneers Henry Hope and James McGoveran Die
Two senior West Coast pioneers Henry Hope mining agent Kumara aged 68 and James McGoveran Hokitika aged 78 died in Kumara Hospital last evening.
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Horitika
Henry Hope
Kumara
James McGoveran
Hokitika
West Coast
Kumara Hospital
Elmstie seeks dissolution and Lt Governor replies today
In Australian politics notes dated December 19 the report states Mr Elmstie has requested a dissolution. The Lieutenant Governor provides a reply on the same day, outlining the official stance and next steps in the procedural sequence.
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Melbourne
Johnson Is Declared World Champion By Boxing Committee
The Boxing Committee in New York informs the French Federation that Johnson must be crowned the world champion. The decision arrives as the 8th edition of the periodical or title recognition from the committee.
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Paris
Boxing Comittee
New York
French Federation of Boxing
Johnson
Corgderad
Postcards of Grace statue seized by Berlin police
Berlin police confiscated picture postcards reproducing the statue titled Grace as they deemed them dangerous to public morals. The report notes the police appeared unaware that the soul adorns the Kaiser's Palace at corps.
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Berlin
Uorr
NO INTERFERENCE CONSIDERED IN NZ DEFENCE MEMORIAL
Representatives of New Zealand Quakers met the Prime Minister and Defence Minister to present a memorial from London urging no conscription pressure or military interference with civilian education and parental control. They sought broad-based conscience exemptions and questioned how Parliament would legislate.
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Wellington
Society of Friends
New Zealand
Defence
London
Massey
Defence Committee
Britain
James
Allen
Ofence
Canada Building wall collapses onto Bank of New South Wales
A wall of the Canada Building collapsed this afternoon, crashing into the Bank of New South Wales next door. The banking room was badly damaged and filled with debris. No one was on the premises at the time.
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Sydney
Canada Building
Bank of New South Wales
Insurance figures cited for major loss in New Zealand fire
Reports indicate insurance coverage around £50 000 with £22 000 insuring the main building. New Zealand Fire insurance is noted as covering the loss though other damage estimates appear considerably higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Incladite
New Zealand
Weather turns unsettled after heat with rain in Victoria
Melbourne reports a long heat spell broken by rain in the northern districts. Over 24 hours to 9 am the rainfall totals reached multiple points as a light dawn shower gave way to steady rain, with forecasts of strong to gale winds veering west to south within 24 to 96 hours. Rivers likely to rise and weather to turn colder after about 24 to 38 hours.
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Por Press Association
Melbourne
French Expedition Coverage of Annuity Bonds
Paris reports that M. Callaux will fund the three year service by Treasury bonds. The first annuity is set at 600000000 francs, covering expenditures for the period.
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Paris
Callaux
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