Nicaragua President Resigns Amid Turmoil
Zelaya telegraphs Taft announcing resignation to spare the country further harm and to restore friendly US relations. Madriz, Zelaya's nominee, is rejected by revolutionaries. The Buffalo sails to Corinto and Des Moines warns Nicaragua of no fighting near Bienfields to protect American lives and property.
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Press Association—Copyright
New York
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Taft
United States
Madriz
Buffalo
Corinto
Des Moines
Death of King Leopold and royal mourning
The Pope confirms a religious marriage between King Leopold and Baroness Vaughan celebrated at San Remo last year. In Brussels officials report a sudden death with only doctors and nurses present. The funeral is set for Wednesday with Prince Albert to be sworn in on Thursday and the British Court to observe twelve days of mourning.
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Rome
Leopold
Vaughan
San Remo
Brussels
Prince Albert
Austral Wheel Race Result Delivers Close Finish
The Austral Wheel Race in Melbourne ends with Harris winning by four lengths over Glencress and Pianta, as the final time records 47.1 seconds. The event, recorded by Press Association, notes the finish order and margins in a brief summary.
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Press Association
Melbourne
Pianta
Harris
Glencress
Steamer Eden Survives Harrowing Cape St George Collision
In Sydney the Tilawatra Company steamer Eden arrived with a smashed bow after colliding with a light at Cape St George in dense fog. One hundred passengers aboard, forward bulkhead saved her from sinking, forefoot torn away, boats deployed, lifebelts issued, vessel made port with only forward compartment flooded.
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Association
Sydney
Tilawatra Company
Eden
Cape St. George
Australian coal trade troubled as miners clash with police
Western miners were ready to start and a mass meeting at Lithgow adjourned after police presence caused disorder. Southern Miners' Association endorses Strike Congress's disapproval of a general strike. Suburban train services returned to normal today.
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Sydney
Lithgow
Southern Miners’ Association
New South Wales and South Australia Crack 184 In First Innings
New South Wales made 184 in the first innings with E. Waddy scoring 118 and Gow 11 Minnett 11. South Australia replied to 184 for four with Gehrs 72 and Hill not out 94 leading the chase at Adelaide.
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Presa Association
Adelaide
New South Wales
South Australia
E. Waddy
Gow
Minnett
Gehrs
Hill
Christchurch School Beats Grammar School For Shield
Christchurch Boys' High School defeated Auckland Grammar School to win the Heathcote Williams Challenge Shield. Auckland made 276 and 47, High School 213 and 144 for five wickets as Jocal trailed with nine wickets in hand.
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Christchurch
Christchurch Boys’ High School
Auckland Grammar School
Jocal
Auckland
High School
Team selectors announce Otago match lineup at Lancaster Park
Mr TD Reese selects J H Bennett C Boxshall W Carlton T Carlton E K Crawshaw H B Task A Orchard W Patrick D Reese A Sims and B B Wood as players with A H Addison as twelfth man for the game at Lancaster Park next Saturday against Otago.
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TD. Reese
Otago
Lancaster Park
J. H. Bennett
C. Boxshall
W. Carlton
T. Carlton
E. Ki. Crawshaw
H. B. Task
A. Orchard
W. Patrick
D. Reese
A. Sims
B. B. Wood
A. H. Addison
Obituary of BE G Allen former Chalmers MP and mayor
Be G Allen ex member for Chalmers died yesterday afternoon in Dunedin. He first entered Parliament in 1896 and served the constituency until last year after a second ballot defeat. He lived in Port Chalmers for over thirty years and led local welfare efforts. He was mayor for about eleven years and chaired the Dock Trust for nineteen years, serving on the Harbour Board since 1888. He is survived by one daughter and three sons.
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Press Association
Dunedin
BE. G. Allen
Chalmers
Allen
Port Chalmers
Dock Trust
Harbour Board
Volcanic Outburst Near Taupo Reported by Star
The Star's Taupo correspondent reports a magnificent volcanic outburst at seven this morning. A towering column of ashes and smoke rose to about three thousand feet while the volcano continues spewing steam and ash.
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Per Press Association
Auckland
the Star
Taupo
Nearihac
Accidents and Deaths Reported in Auckland and Wellington
Auckland reports include the death of Robert Book an inmate of the Cost Jey Home after injuries from a vehicle crash on September 13 The death was confirmed in hospital Also in Auckland Vincent Maloney age 18 drowned at Karaka beach near Puke kohe during a fishing outing John Best tried to assist but both men struggled in the narrow eight foot deep channel Maloney was the son of a widow of Puni His body recovered an hour later In Wellington Robert Henry Parker an elderly man was struck by a tram in Manners Street sustaining a fractured skull He lies unconscious at Cook’s boardinghouse hospital and remains insensible.
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Per Press Association
Auckland
Robert Book
Cost Jey
Vincent Maloney
Karaka
Pukekohe
Maloney
John Best
Best
Puni
Willington
Robert Henry Parker
Manners Street
Cook
Sheep and beef price report from Canterbury and regions
Press Association reports changes in livestock prices across Canterbury and other regions. Lambs and beef show minimal movement with some weights unchanged. Australian sheep and River Plate meats also largely steady.
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Per
Press Association
London
Canterbury
Southland
North Island
New Zealand Parliament Debates Estimates and Dreadnought Cable
The New Zealand House of Representatives met to review the Estimates with votes for the Public Trustee, Government Insurance, State Fire Office, and Advances to Settlers. A debate over the State Office reforms and a Dreadnought cable gesture from the British House of Commons concluded with thanks and adjournment at 1 p.m.
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Joseph Ward
Inte
Thomson
Dunedin
State Office
Omec
Massey
Herdman
Settlers Office
Heyes
Joseph
House
House of Commons
New Zealand
House of Representatives
Cathcart Wason
Messrs Asuith, Balfour and Lowther
London
William Steward
Ashburton Traffic Bridge Motor Cycle By laws Passed
By laws governing motor cycles on the Ashburton Traffic Bridge are passed by the Ashburton County Council and take effect January 1 1910. Rules ban riding on the footway, limit speed to six miles an hour, require lights after sunset, and compel stopping on request to allow crossing cattle or horse riders. Penalty for breaches up to five pounds.
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Ashburton
Government caucus weighs Christmas adjournment
Wellington December 20 A caucus of the Government party met after lunch to decide whether to adjourn over the holidays and resume next Tuesday to finish the business All members attended except Mr Baume who is ill Sir Joseph Ward said the party favored finishing the programme before Christmas The Public Works Statement will be issued tonight and a Police Commission report announced tomorrow
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Wellington
Government Party
Baume
Joseph Ward
Police Commission
Sentenced for Failure to Pay in Dunedin
In Dunedin on December 20 Thomas Harcourt, once pleaded guilty in Invercargill to theft of partnership funds and placed on probation, faced new charges for not paying the £70 ordered. He had paid £17. the judge criticized his lack of effort and sentenced him to four months hard labour.
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Dunedin
Thomas Harcourt
Invercargill
Pensions Granted at Magistrate Court in Largest Session
Mr Wichard Knowles Parkerson dies at Heathcote Valley aged 78 or 79. Former resident of Ashburton. At Friday’s Magistrate Court eight new pensions were granted the largest sum in years. The pensioners have an annual aggregate income of £172. Twenty four renewals were also granted.
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Wichard Knowles Parkerson
Heathcote Valley
Ashburton
Christmas Confectionery Line Boosts Holiday Orders
Local shop announces a splendid line of choice confections from home manufacturers. Plain and fancy boxes for Christmas season at all prices. Christmas cakes available. Busy booking orders for the festive period. Place orders early to avoid disappointment.
Christmas Poultry and Pig Sale Notice
Public notice announces a Christmas sale of poultry and pigs to be held Thursday the 23rd by NZ Farmers' Co op. Auctioneers Henry Stephenson.
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Farmers’ Co-Op
ASSON
Henry Stephenson
Auctioneers
Sandlery Department Offers Covers and Tarpaulins
Farmers Co op advertises ready stock for gease covers and tarpaulins with pricing details and an invitation to visit for exact requirements.
New Geason's Fruits Advertises Superior Dried Fruits
An old newspaper ad proclaims New Geason's Fruits offering superior quality dried fruits at premium prices. It lists Patras Currants Sultanas Golden Sultanas Prunes Figs Raisins and various jams and jellies with pricing and package details forBulk and per-pack items. It mentions brand names and items like Gelatine Isinglass and Fruitina Cream, emphasizing best price on four packets.
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Ibs
Lbs
New France
Washwell Cashmere Hose Sale at Sritchard Broad Hast Street
Purchasers can obtain Washwell cashmere hose priced one shilling sixpence each. Available only at the procurable stall on Sritchard Broad Hast Street.
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Sritchard Broad
Hast Street
Historic Beverage Preservative and Flavorings List
A fragmented catalog lists flavor syrups including Raspberry Lemon and Pineapple Syrups alongside lime juice, vinegar and lemon squash. Also mentioned are herbal beer extracts and baking soda, with unknown quantities and archaic pricing terms.
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Hottie
Brookes
Marshall’s
Montseratt
Fletcher
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