Bateson to Lead New Horticultural Institute at Merton Surrey
The trustees plan a new Horticultural Institution at Merton Surrey with Professor Bateson as director and an endowment of about £56000 from the John Innes estate. The council will oversee training, research on trees and plants, and improvements in varieties, with aims to study inheritance and color genetics.
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Bateson
Horticultural Institution
Merton
Surrey
John Innes
Charity Commissioners
Mendel
A Spring Day in Sark Poem by Swinburne Reprinted
A poem on Sark describes loveliness, cliffs, gorse and sea, ending with note that the verses are Swinburne reprinted from an English newspaper. The speaker praises the island’s light and music while acknowledging human limits and devotion to wonder.
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Swinburne
Terror of Sleep Confessions Haunt Criminals
Criminologists note sleep triggers forensics and fear among law violators. Reports recount a detective in a sleeper car and a lodging house victim sharing a killer’s rambling confession awakened by sleep. A boat of crime and conscience ties sleep to truth.
Olympic Games Abandoned and Empire Festival Plans Update
The British Olympic Council reports Athens games abandoned. New Guinea Development prospectus issued. Canada and South Africa to send Empire Festival pictures. awaiting Australian action. Sir George Reid named to Pacific Cable Board. Canada-Australia defence spending comparison noted. Port Jackson wrecked near Catherine Hill, crew safe. vessel built at Dunedin.
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London
British Olympic Council
Athens
Canada
South Africa
Pacific Cable Board
Melbourne
George Reid
Sydney
Port Jackson
Catherine Hill
Smuts Advocates Non racial Defence Policy in Worcester Speech
South Africa's Smuts at Middelburg says Merriman's Worcester remarks were misunderstood. He praises Merriman as an outspoken veteran who fired a shot that unsettled the nation, but believes the current crisis will pass. Smuts urges South Africans to discard provincialism and pursue the welfare of the whole. He advocates a non racial defence policy and filling empty spaces with whites.
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Capetown
Smuts
Middleburg
Merriman
Worcester
South Africa
Smyth
Jameson Denounces Merriman Resuscitation of Racialism
Dr Jameson of Capetown on February 12 denounced Merriman’s revival of racialism and urged a best man government independent of party or race. He urged repudiation by General Botha or leaders before the Progressions buckle on their armour.
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Jameson
Merrimnan
Merrimania
Botha
Morriman
Colonial Loans Offer from Auckland and New South Wales
London reports Auckland plans to issue 343000 pounds in 4 per cent bonds at 101 with twenty one years. New South Wales offers 3 750 000 pounds in 4 per cent stock at 97 with half year’s interest due July 1. Conversion offers include cash payment for stock differences and coupon adjustments. List closes February 17 with conversions due February 22.
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London
Auckland
New South Wales
Polar Exploration Rivalry Between British and American Expeditions
Captain Scott notes Peary only began after Britain welcomed friendly rivalry. He seeks cooperation on meteorology and magnetism, while Americans choose a longer route. Bartlett aboard Roosevelt heads to Punta Arenas by December, wintering near the eighteenth parallel in Coatsland. Scott has £382,000 for ship and gear, seeks £8,000 more in Britain and additional sums in Australia and New Zealand, with 700 plus applicants for expedition posts.
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London
Scott
Peary
Knowedge
Pole
Weddell Sea
Coatsland
Bartlett
Roosevelt
Punta Arenas
North Pole
Britain
Australia
New Zealand
Charcot Expedition Reaches Punta Arenas South
London February 13 Dr Charcot arrives at Punta Arenas after reaching 70 degrees south. He outlines plans for a two year voyage with provisions for three years and aims to approach the Pole via the Ross Barrier, then explore Graham Land and Alexanderland while keeping to English grounds where possible.
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London
Charcot
Punta Arenas
Alexander
Jean Charcot
Pole
Antarctic
Ross Barrier
Graham Land
Alexander Trand
Ross
King Edward Land
Bruce
Pardons Board Denies Release for 60-Year Prisoner
The Connecticut Board of Pardons refused the petition for John Warren who has spent sixty years in gaol serving a life sentence for the 1859 murder of his wife.
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Connecticut Board of Pardons
John Warren
Frontoids Promise Quick Relief From Various Ailments
Advert says Frontoids cure many complaints by purging waste from blood and organs. It claims headache relief, improved digestion, and renewed health, with benefits for congestion and nerve conditions. Claims quick relief where other preparations fail. praises appearance and taste.
Auld Lang Syne Origin and Musical Lineage Traced
An examination of Auld Lang Syne links the Burns verses to an older Scottish ballad lineage. It notes Burns edited and popularized the tune and lyric, with origins stretching to 1600 and a 1711 James Watson collection. The melody now sung was composed by William Shield, contrasting Burns praised versions and earlier airs.
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James Watson
William Ayrton
Kincaldie
Ben Jonson
Allan Ramsay
Dunlop
George Thomson
Strathspey
Bremner
Johnnie Lad
William Shield
Durham
Westminster Abbey
In Russia photographers punish debtors by hanging portraits upside down
In Russia photographers reportedly settle disputes with debtors by displaying the debtor’s portrait inverted in visible shop space. The note claims a practice of coercive collection through public humiliation and reputational damage.
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