Press attacks and misrepresentation over Keir Hardie in New Zealand
The article condemns harsh and unfounded attacks on Keir Hardie by some British and colonial papers. It cites Sir Henry Cotton and Reuters reports defending Hardie, contrasts fair inquiry with sensationalism, and warns that biased coverage harms public journalism and British freedom. It calls for higher standards of truth and fairness in the press.
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New Zealand
Keir Hardie
Hardie
Shoul
Mir Hfardie
Byixeir Hardie
India
wn-Hinglish
Fingland
England
Henry Cotton
House of Commons
Reuter
Bengal
Calcutta
London
Russia
Armenia
Tandon
J¢ngland
Henry Catton
The
Times
Patungata
Tennyson
Message from Mars to be produced in familiar Christchurch locale
The production plans for The Message from Mars are inaccurate. The Christchurch plant and stage properties will also be used in Ashburton. John Cassels formerly of Ashburton died yesterday at Port Chal mers. BR Pitearthly elected to Lyttelton Harbour Board replacing G d Smith who resigned. Waikato farmers report severe labour shortages. Ostmeal price fell from 18 to per ton by £1. Rangiora gasworks manager vacancy filled by Myr ienck Angus of Temula.
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Ashburton
Robert Jennings
North Canterbury
William Bickerstaff
Jennings
John Orr
Jenning
Bickerstaff
Messrs
J. Orr and Co
W. Aitchison
Methven
Springfield Road
Mars
Christchich
Christchurch
BR. Pitearthly
Lyttelton Harbour
G. d. Smith
Waikato
Sve
Rangiora
Myrienck Angus
Temula
Charitable Aid Board Reports 1907 Expenditure and Plans
The annual accounts show total charitable relief and admin costs of £19,951 for the year ended March 31, 1907, with £1,713 refunded and a net expenditure of £11,288. Special outlay of £504 brings total outlay to £11,742. Old Men’s Home at Ashburton records £2,228 18s 2d, with grants totaling £2,159 4s 0d and medical costs £498 12s 0d. Inmates’ weekly shillings amounted to £6 18s 1d. 50 residents remained on March 31, 1907. Receipts totalled £1,720 18s 3d, disbursements £19,819 9s 4d, leaving a credit balance of £9 1s 3d.
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Charitable Aid Board
Ashburton
Ashburton County and Borough
Farm Labourers Dispute Heard By Conciliation Board
A farm labourers hearing in Geraldine heard James Henderson urge higher wages for drainage work and overtime for harvesters. He testified threshing paid 1s 8d per hour, criticized contract pay, and supported union-led wage increases while noting hardships and six months ill health.
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Thoern
Labourers’ Union
Thorn
Acland
Mount Cook
Conciliation Board
Geraldine
Farm Labourers’ Union
James Henderson
Orari
Union
Talbot
Allan Hamilton's Dramatic Company in Ashburton
Allan Hamilton's dramatic company performs Robert Ganthony's A Message from Mars at Oddfellows Hall Ashburton tonight. The cast includes Robert Inman, Geo E Bryant, L E Fitzgerald, Fanny Erris, and Khadijah Cooper. New Sydney scenery by Mise Alfridint Starry White enhances the production. Early doors 7, curtain 8.
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Allan Hamilton
Dramatic Company
Ashburton
Robert Ganthony
Mars
Robert Inman
Horace Parker
Geo. E. Bryant
Messenger
L. E. Fitzgerald
Christchurch
First Express
Dresden
Standard Insurance to Change Name to Standard Fire and Marine
At a shareholders meeting of Standard Insurance Company in Dunedin the resolution passed to register under the Companies Act 1903 as a company limited by shares and to change the name to Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited.
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New Zealand Dental Association Concludes Landmark Conference
Auckland January 6 The annual New Zealand Dental Association conference opened with Dr Herbert Cox presiding. He urged a royal commission to study dental decay and praised Otago University School of Dentistry while speakers including Sir Millar O Rorke M P Mr Baume and hospital officials addressed public and professional concerns.
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New Zealand Dental Association
Herbert Cox
Ee dv
Education Board
Ij. J. Bagnall
Cox
New Zealand
School of Dentistry
Otago University
Milliries O’rorke
Baume
M.P
W. H. Newton
New Zealand Educational Institute
Myr G. Knight
Auckland Hospital Board
Robertson
Auckland Hospital
The Great Cough Cure Promises World’s Best Remedy
An ad note proclaims a universal cough cure described as the greatest remedy, claiming it is stocked by local storekeepers. The brief mentions its wide appeal and availability in shops.
Acquittal in Idaho Miner Murder Case and Global Briefs
An Idaho murder case ends with the acquittal of Pettihore, a Western Federation of Miners member. Reports from San Francisco note 150 Japanese bound for Honolulu aboard three ships with steady steerage bookings for six months. Tokyo replies that China’s stance may force mobilization of 700000 men. London reports General Booth urged to send 25000 navvies to Canada with ten-year guaranteed work. Constantinople notes the Porte offered Macedonia reform agents but powers declined.
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Boise City
Idaho
FT. Pettione
The
Western Federation of Miners
Frank Stuenenberg
Pettihore
London
General Booth
Canada
Turkey
Macedonia
Constantinople
Porte
Cannibal Attack Kills Explorers in Congo
Reports from Brussels state explorers with Van Gupt Genheim International Rubber Corporation at Rasai Congo faced a deadly clash with cannibals armed with flintlocks. Twenty five natives, including five porters, were killed after a daylong battle as the Belgian detachment fought to protect the expedition. Paris reports massive money leaks tied to Church and State separation and a senate committee appointed to investigate. The French Cabinet is reorganized after Justice Minister Guyot-Dessclane's death with Briand named Justice Minister and Doumeren moved to Public Instruction.
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Brussels
van Guptgenheim
International Rubber Corporation
Rasai
Congo
Paris
Trench
M. Guyot-Dessclane
AT. Clemenceau
M. Briand
M. Doumergne
The Druce Portland Case Evidence In Russia Exhumation
The Druce Portland case reports show the Druce grave untouched since burial with a crowbar mark 16 inches into the clay. Dr Pepplers testified the soil remained undisturbed and the exhumation evidence supported the death certificate. Druce’s image likeness was noted, with a bushy beard, as Mr Thackeray identified the body and counsel withdrew from the perjury charge.
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Per
Press Association
London
Druce
Pepplers
Cruce
Beppler
Thackerat
Baker Street
Atherley Jones
Flotlamby Druce
Thaw Trial Sees Massive Jury Pool And New Witnesses
The Thaw trial in New York will feature 300 talesmen as jurors. Defense counsel M A VY Lyttelton and solicitor Jerome prepare, with Antony Comstock among expected witnesses. Judge Dowling aims for a brief, model trial with possible night sittings to speed proceedings.
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New York
Jerome
M. Avy. Lyttelton
Harry Thaw
Talesmen
Justice Dowling
Thaw
Antony Comstock
White
Smuts Reports Registration Act Causing Turmoil in Pretoria
General Smuts in Pretoria said the Registration Act caused trouble with thousands of false limits. He noted 3000 Indians left Transvaal, 9500 remained with 5000 licensed to trade. Many were willing to register if not intimidated, with a possible second chance but no mercy for agitation organizers.
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Pretoria
General Smuts
Transvaal
Rand labour problem eyed as Gordon stobe drill stops strike
Pretoria reports cautious optimism that a Gordon stobe drill will ease unrest in Rand labour circles. Officials note workers’ productivity with five hours’ work could equal fifteen hours of toil, signaling potential gains if the plan succeeds.
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Pretoria
Orie Day
Moroccans Vow Police Reform Challenge At Algeciras Accord
In Tetuan and Tangier the Moorish authorities oppose European control of police forces while insisting recruitment proceed. The 1906 Algeciras agreement plans a Moorish police with 2000 to 2500 officers along eight ports, trained by French and Spanish instructors and inspected by a Swiss general, for five years. Titian, a Moorish seaport near Gibraltar with about 20 000 people, hosts the dispute.
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London
Tetuan
Algeciras
Morocco
Titian
Gibraltar
River Report Highlights Rangitata and Ashburton Good for Fishing
The report notes the Rangitata and Ashburton rivers are clear and in good fishing order while the Rakaia is dirty. Residents are advised to boat cautiously and check for updated conditions.
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Rangitata
Ashburton
Rakaia
Unclear fragment on sovereigns and coupons in abbey issue
Fragmentary text mentions sovereigns and coupons with a reference to an abbey and distribution. No clear event or entities to confirm a full card.
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