Seamen Strike Off After Wellington Settlement
Collapse of the Watersiders strike was declared off in Wellington after a conference signed by Seamen Union delegates. About 1400 men reported for cargo work as ships prepared to resume operations under normal conditions. Passenger vessels cited heavy bookings and upcoming sailings to cope with the Christmas rush.
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Wellington
Seamen's Union
Federation of Labour Conference
Lyttelton
Maunganui
Sydney
Picton
Victoria
West Coast
Alexander
Greymouth
Wellington Hotels Prosecutions Over Strike Closing
In Wellington on December 19 Justice Rid dell’s reserved judgment upheld prosecutions for keeping hotels open during the strike closing order. Daniel Buckley of Foresters Arms Hotel was fined 20 shillings. John James Firth of City Hotel was fined 20 shillings. Fanny Poole of Empire Hotel also fined 20 shillings. Witnesses noted common knowledge of the strike and disturbance as justification. no appeal security set.
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Wellington
Riddell
S.M
Daniel Buckley
Foresters’Arms
Bos
John James Firth
City Hotel
Fanny Poole
Empire Hotel
Strike deactivation reported but official word awaited
Wellington dispatch reports at 115 p.m. that the strike has been declared off, but official confirmation is awaited. The terse notice mentions awaiting official information on the status.
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Wellington
Grews Signing On Delays Vessels In Wellington Harbor
The shipping office in Wellington is busy signing crews for ships in port. Vessels including the Miori and Ara ure are manned, while watersiders met this morning and adjourned to tonight.
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Wellington
Miori
Araure
Mornate
Semple Fined for Inciting to Resist Police in Auckland
At Auckland on December 20 Robert Semple was fined £20 and £4 14s costs for inciting to resist the special police. A charge of inciting to resist the regular police was dismissed. A charge of using seditious language was withdrawn. The fine was paid.
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Auckland
Robert Semple
Unclear Strikes Leave Christchurch Seamen Uncertain
At Christchurch on December 20 there is air of expectation but no definite information. Strikes circle the scene, yet details remain scarce except for the seamen whose status appears uncertain.
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Christchurch
Seamen Delegates Probe Port Situation Amid Strike
Delegates from the striking seamen visited the camp to inquire about conditions at the Port and discussed returning to work beside strike-breakers, excluding watersiders.
Fines Handed Out After Court Panel Hearing
On the West Coast at Greymouth the last of a panel of specials was called at the Courthouse this morning. Fowr did not appear and were fined five pounds each.
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Greymouth
Ata
Winton and Southland Associations back Christmas gift for Bluff workers
The Winton A and P Association approved a £10 donation to recognize Bluff waterside workers for staying at post during the strike. The Southland body may follow. Dairy factories already pledging funds push total over £109. Presentation planned at Bluff on Monday the 22nd.
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Invercargill
Winton A. and
P. Association
Southland A. and
Bluff
Southland
W. D. Hunt
Otago
Southwind
Australian Crisis Ends as NZ Strike Declared Off
Sydney reports the strike is ended after New Zealand notifies its resolution. The Australian unions inform members that the embargo on New Zealand trade is lifted and ships like the Maunganui and Mahinero will resume sailings. The conference urges continued fundraising to relieve strike distress and expects no wharf resumption trouble.
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Sydney
New Zealand
Conference of Unions
Steamers Recommissioned After Australian Strike End
The Huddart Parker Company plans to recommission its New Zealand steamers following the strike's end. Massey replies to Holman confirming work continues nearly normally aside from miners and seamen. About 1000 men have joined Arbitration Unions, with government opposing referral to any tribunal but the Arbitration Court for breaches of the Act. The cable hopes Holman will act between New South Wales and New Zealand.
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Huddart Parker Company
New Zealand
W. F. Massey
W. A. Holman
Arbitration Court
Holman
New South Wales
Destructive Gale Drains Ashburton District After Heavy Rain
A southerly gale and torrential rain drenched Ashburton and surrounds causing widespread flooding and damage. Water filled streets and footpaths, fruit trees and gardens suffered, and local features like the Domain facilities and croquet lawn submerged. Rakaia and Methven reported heavy rain while Hinds River flooded and the Maroonia Bridge approach washed away, halting traffic pending repairs.
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Dominion
Domain
Ashburton
Mount Somers
Rakaia
Methven
Hinds
Maronia
County Council
Trafic
Lynnford
Hinds River
Otago Weather and Flood Report from Dunedin
Weather in Dunedin has been unsettled with heavy showers and a major rain event flooding low-lying areas near the Botanic Gardens. The Taieri River is very high with rain on the hills continuing. the town is under water and may threaten lower settlements if rain persists.
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Dunedin
Botanic Gardens
Middlemarch
Taieri
Land Taxation Debate Opens Scottish Campaign
Mr. Lloyd George will open his Scottish land campaign at the end of January. The Scottish land report favours taxation of land values and suggests minimum fees be governed by local conditions, with housing recommendations similar to the English report.
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Tondpon
Lloyd George
Strained relations and finances hit Turkey and Greece
The Daily Mail from Constantinople reports strained Russo-Ur relations after General von Sanders appointment. The Turkish deficit widens as Turkey fails to secure a loan. Turkish press criticizes Britain's plan to let Greece keep the Aegean islands except Imbros and Tenedos.
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London
Mail
Constantinople
von Sanders
Turkey
Bitaely
Greece
Agean Islands
Imbros
Tenedos
Island Volcano Erupts Ambrym Island Tragedy Reported
Press dispatch from Sydney cites Pacifique steamer reports of Ambrym Island eruption with heavy native losses. La France rescued over 400, while 400 to 500 feared dead. Descriptions include surrounding natives, heat, red-hot boulders, sea columns, and a dazzling, deadly panorama.
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Sydney
Ambrym Island
Pacifique
la France
Java
Pacific
Ranon Bay
Rural Depopulation Report Cites Emigration Trends
London reports the Board of Agriculture notes since 1801 about 1 060 000 acres left tillage and 308 000 left cultivation. Emigration to Canada and Australia attributed to agents and colonial allurements. Low rural wages appear but not the sole cause. skilled farm hands are scarce and training lacking.
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London
Board’ of ‘Agriculture
The
Board
Canada
Australia
Labour unrest conference in Dublin chaired by Mr A Henderson MP
Mr A Henderson MP presided at a Dublin conference of masters and men workers. A hopeful spirit prevailed. Archbishop Walsh urged no strike without notice and only after ballot by the men.
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Per Prees Association
London
A. Henderson
Dublin
Walsh
State Governors Debate in Australia Widens
Perth reports a public exchange between imperial authorities and the Premier over a November Assembly resolution. The Colonial Office is urged to reconsider appointing State Governors with Commonwealth citizens, but Harcourt warns changes require agreement across all Australian states and strong public support.
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Perth
Colonial Office
Commonwealth
Harcourt
Leeds strike ultimatum sparks tramway return and public outrage
Leeds Corporations special strike committee warns that nonreturning strikers will be dismissed tonight. Tramway workers resume work conditionally after an ultimatum, while picket lines at municipal cemeteries provoke public anger. Many women volunteer meals for service workers as 1300 Corporation contractors are called out.
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London
Leeds
Terrifying Ambrym eruption devastates coast and islands
Eyewitnesses describe Mount Marom eruptions on Ambrym Island with five new craters, lava flows, and a 1000 foot plume. Natives fled to the coast as the island trembled and a peninsula formed. six residents die or go missing as rescue efforts reach Port Sandwich. The Pacifique reports shock waves, exploding lava, and widespread destruction across Dip Point, Craig's Cove, and surrounding areas.
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Sydney
Pacifique
Mount Marom
Isla
Jover
Olaf
Sessin
Dip Point
Craig's Cove
Bowie
Ambrym
Zabern Affair Court Martial Sentences Soldier
Berlin reports a court martial at Strasbourg where von Foerster sought to excuse his attack on a shoemaker after alleged insults and an attempt to strike him. Foerstner argued soldiers must act against civilians’ insults and he received 43 days of imprisonment.
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Berlin
Strasburg
von Foerster
Foerstner
Explosions at Holloway Prison Suspect Suffragette Attack
Explosions half a minute apart shattered windows around Holloway Prison while the prison wall was breached enabling a tunnel breach. Investigators traced a mine to a suffragette headquarters on Dalmeny Avenue where guards rested off duty. A strand of golden hair found in the garden hints at an injured suffragette.
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London
Holloway
Camdentown
Dalmeny Avenue
Liberals Seek Four Of Five Second Ballots In NSW
Sydney observers forecast the Liberal party will win four of the five second ballots today in New South Wales elections. Last Saturday’s surprise results remind voters of unpredictable shifts in the race.
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Press “Association
Sydney
Outram Isolated as Storm Rages in Dunedin Area
A Vimara telegram reports three inches of snow at Lake Tekapo last night. Outram remains cut off while the Tater River rises. South Canterbury faces wet weather slowing shearing. meteorologists forecast strong to gale southerly winds, cold showery nights, and rising barometer.
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Press Association
Cardinal Rampolla Suffered Illness Before Death In Rome
Rome December 18 Cardinal Rampolla grew worse during the night after being indisposed on Tuesday A secretary was kept from passing the night in his room A doctor was summoned A possible postponement of news to the Pope was advised but the Pope pressed to learn of Rampolla's condition and death amid shock and disbelief from those who had seen him recently
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Rome
Cardinal Rampolla
Merry del Val
Rampolla
Divorce Granted in Cruelty and Adultery Case
Mary Agnes Veraker was granted a decree nisi with costs in London on December 49 amid allegations of cruelty and adultery with a housemaid. The petitioner claimed her husband objected to her social life and bridge playing. he reportedly exhibited a skull and crossbones in the tower room and remarked on her chastity.
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London
Mary Agnes
Veraker
Nisi
Clivedon
Hamburg America Line Cuts Rates Before Conference
The Hamburg America Line and Norddeutscher Lloyd announce sweeping rate reductions ahead of the North Atlantic Conference meeting set for January. Other lines follow suit as pooling ends December 30, risking a drastic rate cut. The dispute centers on steerage traffic shares, with Norddeutscher Lloyd refusing concessions.
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Berlin
Norddeutscher: Lloyd
Hamburg-America Line
Norddeutscher-Lloyd
Madden Refuses Dissolution Prompting Elmslie Resignation
Melbourne dispatch reports Sir John Madden declined to grant Mr Elmslie a dissolution. Elmslie tendered the resignation of the ministry and it is anticipated Mr Watt will be sent for tomorrow.
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Melbourne
John Madden
Elmslie
Watt
Customs Fraud Trials Begin with Committals
Gr A Francis and J A Campbell faced charges totalling 22 pounds 5 shillings for alleged duties on goods linked to J H Parker. The court heard discrepancies in assessed duty of 627 pounds 5 shillings with only 5 pounds paid. Defendants were committed for trial as defence counsel questioned presiding Justice H J Crowther's impartiality. The justices adjourned to Tuesday.
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Christchurch
Gr A. Francis
J A. Campbell
J. H. Parker
Mercer
H.J. Crowther
Crowther
Paris minister proposes dirigible fleet for cross channel crossing
M Monis the French minister for marine proposes building many airship dirigibles capable of crossing the English Channel and the Mediterranean as an economical scouting method.
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Paris
M. Monis
Marin
English Channel
Mediterranean
Inquest Returns Accidental Death For James Ford
An inquest into James Ford of Yoldhurst returned a verdict of accidental death after he was killed last night when his motor bicycle head snapped while crossing a water race. A second inquest into Richard Kemp, who died at his house yesterday at 4 35 pm after drinking earlier, found no poison but concluded death by cardiac syncope.
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Christchurch
James Ford
Yoldhurst
Deuce
Richard Kemp
Hig House
Heat Drought Kills Cattle in Wyoming Range
Intense heat dried pastures causing cattle deaths in Wyoming before operations recovered. Local officials warned ranchers of continuing stress as farmers reported losses and sought relief measures.
Rescue Operation Amid Lava Threat at Bowie's Hospital
In Sydney on December 20, rescuers saved more than 40 patients from Dr. Bowie's hospital as lava streams surged on both sides and the volcano belched fire. The crew, including the wives of Dr Bowie and Bailey, escaped when lava reached the building and forced a hurried retreat.
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Sydney
Home Rule Conference Urged by Bonar Law Silence
London reports say early conference talks with Sir Edward Grove and Mr Bonar Law face pressure to avoid postponement. The Chronicle notes parliamentary risk and rising party warfare if delays continue.
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London
The
Chronicle
Quith
Bonar Law
Edward’ Grove
Alnwick
Treaty Signed With Netherlands Halts War Fears
Washington reports a treaty signed with the Netherlands following Mr Bryan's peace proposal. The pact aims to contain international disputes and reduce the risk of war as world powers seek safer conflict resolution mechanisms.
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Washington
Netherlands
Bryan
London cable dispatch on empire recognition debate
A fragment from a general London cable note cites a December discussion by a Right Hon HL Samuel on natural citizens and empire recognition, hinting at forthcoming sessions and recognition plans.
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London
Cheaper Crews in Ottawa Rail Strike Notes
In Ottawa December 18, reports indicate CPR plans to reduce crew costs by substituting faster steamer Empress ships with cheaper sailors to cut expenses amid ongoing railway economy shifts.
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Ottawa
Canadian Pacific
Chine
The End of the Earth Declared in The Philadelphia Record
A December Philadelphia report asserts the earth will terminate in about five million years due to stellar cooling. The piece notes New York and Philadelphia references and discusses astronomical catastrophe as predicted by scientists.
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New York
Philadelphia
Paris Yearly Debt and Needed Funding
Paris reports national debt at 1.24 billion pounds with 160 million pounds required to place public finances on a sound footing.
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Paris
Paris office cashier flees with Herald funds
A cashier from the Paris office of the New York Herald disappeared with 5000 pounds belonging to the paper. He left a letter claiming he first took 4000 pounds to finance schemes to sell pearls in America, but his partner abandoned the venture and fled with the remaining 1000 plus to bolster the enterprise.
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Paris
New York Herald
America
Increase in Officers Pay Passed by Chamber
Incoming December 20 710.55 Paris reports the Chamber approved a motion by 475 to 74 to raise army officers and non- commissioned officers pay immediately, enabling the bill to be enacted by year end.
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Paris
Anc
AlL Black players travel south amid praise for hospitality
The All Black football team members including R Lynch Graham Cuthill and Douging Otago traveled south by express with Mr John Grigg retained to Ashburton. They praised American hospitality and described their trip as magnificent. Meanwhile Wellington saw regional judicial appointments with W G Riddell named senior stipendiary magistrate and G A Cooper succeeding as second magistrate early next year.
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Pas
Wera
South
Anorning's Express
Timary
Graham
Cuthill
Douging
Otago
W. G. ‘Riddell
Wellington
Macarthur
Myr
Cooper
Supreme Court
Riddell
Press Association
D. 8. Evans
McaArthur
Nelson
Union Steamship bonus to cost company twenty thousand pounds
A Press Association telegram from Dunedin reports that a proposed bonus by the Union Steam Shipping Company to its officers would require an outlay of £20,000.
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Press Association
Dunedin
Union Steam. Shipping Company
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