Air battles of the future and the airship fleet threat
A historic forecast discusses aerial warfare with airships as mobile battleships. It compares cost, crew, and firepower of Zeppelins and Patria airships, outlines tactics, ranges, and possible strategic impacts on the English Channel, North Sea, and sea blockades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earh
Zeppelin
North Sea
Mediterranean
Count Zemelin
Lebaudy
English Channel
Norddeich
England
Count Zeppelin
Sedan
Moedbeel
Isea
Thames
Elbe
Germany
British Isles
Deserter Zenzo Shot After Court Martial in Sendai
Soldier poet Zenzo, twenty four, of the 4th Regiment Second Army Division at Sendai, was executed by firing squad after desertion and arson. He faced death bravely, professed readiness, spoke farewell to Captain Nakamusa, and recited a self written poem before the rifles ended his life. His father and mother watched as he died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenzo
Sendai
Enzo
Second Army
Japan
Jon
Zenxo
Nakamusa
Zenza
Zenzé
German Honour Fades as Admiral Resigns After Duel Challenge
Vice Admiral Ablefeldt resigns after a clash over naval honour at Wilhelmshaven. Naval reserve officers Arthur Mayer and Ernest Steinhauer are struck from the reserve list for delayed duelling and for refusing to fight, triggering Mayer to challenge the admiral and the admiral to resign. Mayer is reassigned to the Imperial dockyard at Kiel.
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Germany
Adiral von Abletelst
North Sea Naval Station
Arthur Mayer
Naval Reserve
Ernest Steinhauer
Wilhelmshaven
Steinhauer
Mayer
Hhis
Ablefeldt
Imperial Dockyard
Court of Honour
Abhiefeldt
Ahiefeldt
Imperial
Tiel
Wedding Party Survives Flood Near Nerac Without Bride and Groom
A wedding party of forty plus guests faced a flooded Garonne en route to the breakfast venue near Nerac. The bridegroom swam to safety after the carriage capsized, rescuing his bride, while twenty two guests reached one bank and twenty on the other. The celebration was held later without the couple.
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Nerac
President Falliores
Garonne
Bicycle shop opens two more stock of quality cycles
Mr R J Johnston expands his bicycle shop by adding two more stock of Royal Enfield Rudae-Whitworth BGA and New Hudson cycles drawing attention from noted cyclists and buyers. The move signals refreshed interest in classic models and local cycling scene.
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R.J. Johnston
Royal Enfield
Rudae-Whitworth
BGA
New Hudson Bicycles
Crown of glory worth a head of hair says Australian note
A fragmented 1907 snippet notes an Australian woman in London writing about beauty and style. The line hints at hair as a crown of glory and mentions an index dated 1907.
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London
Auckland Lawn Tennis Tournament Results
Auckland January 3. Upton defeated Grigson 8-6 6-4 4-0 before Grigson retired. De Reith beat Hickson 6-1 6-3 6- L. Mowbray defeated Brown 3-6 6-4 6-3 6-3. Upton beat Bell 6-4 7-5 6-2. Semis: Upton vs Keith. Mowbray vs Grossmann. doubles results listed with Paterson and Tipton winning. Ladies doubles and handicap events also reported with multiple pairings defeating rivals.
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Auckland
Auckland Lawn ‘Tennis Association
Upton
Grigson
Gripson
de Reith
Hickson
Mowbray
Brown
Bell
Keith
Grossmann
Paterson
Tipton
Sutton
Cooks
Miss Utting
Bamford
Miss P. Gorrie
Misses Udy
PB. Hottie
Mrs Freeman
Cooke
G. Gorrie
Stewart
Walker
I. Martin
Wellington Tournament heats up at Day's Bay finals tomorrow
Wellington officials report perfect weather as Day's Bay hosts the provincial tennis event. Men’s Championship Doubles go to Aitken and Gore 6-2 6-4 while several events reach semifinals and handicap finals with Hawkins Howe Hickson Marchant and Gore among the notable winners.
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Wellington
Day's Bay
Aitken
Gore
Whoa
Hunter
Howe
Miss Fickson
Miss E. Williams
Miss Marchant
H. M. Gore
Hickson
R. Swanston
Keeling and
Hawking
Goss
Ollivier
Eradle
H. V. Howe
L. W. Hawkins
Edinburgh pays tribute to Professor Masson and his literary legacy
The piece notes Masson’s impact as a professor of English and rhetoric at Edinburgh and London. It lauds his lifelong dedication to English literature as the highest national expression and highlights the deep respect of his students and the scholarly community. Masson died October 6 at age eighty five, leaving Edinburgh and British letters mourning a guiding figure.
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Macaulay
London Bridge
St. Paul’s
Edinburgh
Masson
David M
Morning Post
David Masson
Aberdeen
Marischaal College
Edinbweh
Clough
College
London
University of Edinburgh
Ninth annual session of Temperance in Wellington
The ninth annual session of the Sons and Daughters of Temperance National Division of New Zealand met in Wellington with full representation. Officers' reports were adopted showing satisfactory work, total sick pay £338, old and funeral claims £75, funds £7,716 15s 11d, up £611 7s 6d for the year.
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Sons and Daughters of Temperance, National Division
New Zealand
Wellington
Local Notices List Multiple Names and Small Sums
A fragmented newspaper item lists numerous individuals including Miss M Pipson of Wanaka and Mrs B Crammond of Hampstead, with assorted small monetary amounts and titles. Names span towns such as Greymouth Hokitika Milton Musselburgh Waimate Gisborne and Rangitata, reflecting a social or charitable ledger segment.
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M. Pipson
Wanaka
B. Crammond
Hampstead
Boyle
Greymouth
B. Foote
Hokitika
A. Nightingale
K. McKenzie
Tinwald
W. Dunne
Milton
Onc
I. Duglale
Waimato
Butler
Balfour
W. R. Sinclair
N.E. Valley
S. Webb
Rangitata
W. T. McFarlane
Musselburgh
J. O’connor
Kumiara
Wilce
Waimate
Anderson
Gisborne
McVicar
Stiller
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Shipping
Tae New Zealand
BR. Company
Royal Mail
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Best
Clayton
Toni
Matatua
Athenia
Corinthie
Arawa
Mamari
Tosai
Parsroa
Kaikoura
Papa Ui
Kuapehu
Tongariro
Friedlander Bros
Frou
Lil
Rio de Janiera
Nicoll Bros
Welingtonan
Welington Wan
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
Premier and
Whalthiest Colonial Company
Islington
Slington
Higoll Bros
Christchurch
Robinson
Cite Oe
Kash
Manchester Bros
Ballantyne
Hristchureh
John Moore
East Street
Ashburton
Ashburton, Waimate and
Oamaru
Ade
Pat
Henry Hughes
Hereford Street
Nsurang
Taras Ara
Sterling
Kaye & Carter
Ste
Arcadi, Ashburton
Barningham's & Cos
Improviwid Zhlandia
Inolia
Messrs
Kerr Bros
Burnett Ctrest
Buxton and
Thomsriangle
Etou
Sid
J. Mellor
DR Rudolf Martin
Beodland
Nwuili Seemdus
Aldershot
France
Patriotas
Paris
Lin
Ayer
Or, J. C, Ayer & Co
Lowell, Maca
U. Sia
Handigay
Walter
Professor Masson
H. ©. Barrett’s
Boot Warehouse
Serra
the Hall
W. H. Pearce
Burnett Street
de Beer
QR. Austin
T. O Carroll
J Allor
Outsiter
Suffolk
H.B. Top
Frsiedeander Bros, Lpo
Brown and Son
Addington
Timaru Mih and Co
Timaru
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Invercargill
Ward and Go
Jay
KOZIE
St. Columbkillo Convent
Heddilss
A. Voster
Table Hill
Wlannery
Ophir
Mt. Davies
Barrytown
Nis O M
Beott
Milton Te
L. Grant
Woeinate
Anse Lewis
J. Duncan
Maikouatti
A. Aves
Temuka
Pregonaing
Waimate Iss
Malone
Limahi
WG. Paul
McKilion
Fairfields
Duncan
Hakitika
Kumara Im
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