Newspaper Deception and Public Trust Spark Debate
A letter laments deliberate misrepresentation by Wellington papers during Sir Joseph Ward's departure for Britain and Parliament debate. It contrasts partisan bias with harm from untrustworthy reporting, urging media responsibility. The piece then highlights Christchurch's Presbyterian Social in Christchurch, noting its Serunck Social Service Association aid to patients, orphans, and at-risk youths, plus charity distribution through its agent.
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New Zealand
Wellington
Joseph Ward
Britain
Ward
Parliament
England
Presbyterian Church Social
Christchurch
Frank Rule
Presbyterian Social Service Association
St. Andrew's Church
Rule
Ashburton
Local Meat Prices Advertise Lowest Cash Rates
A butcher thanks customers for support and lists Prime Eve mutton and beef prices with terms for cash. The note highlights small goods made from high quality meat by Mr T Barber and urges continued patronage.
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T. Barber
Council and Railway clash over water supply charges
At a County Council meeting chairman John Lambie said the Railway Department seeks £60 yearly for using the council water supply while the council demands £100. The department cites long free use and past high charges, with no agreement yet reached. The ploughing match prize and a Go-cart sale ad follow.
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County Council
John Lambie
Trafic
Railway Department
Department
Amalgamated Railway Servants Leader Opposes Splits in Society
Mr W A Veitch, president of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, denounces attempts to divide the society at a Wanganui meeting and urges unity to keep the force strong amid government retrenchment and potential political shifts.
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W. A.’ Veitch
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
Wanganui
Ashburton civic notes and local events outline
Nominations were announced to contest the Ashburton County Council seat after John Studholme’s resignation. Local sports saw Ashburton High beat Hampstead 62–0 and Convent defeat Borough B 42–0 with Robilliard and S Baird refereeing. The council reported German owls released in Otago had reached Ashburton and 25 were sought for release. May 19 messages from Rev G B Inglis described calm seas en route to London. Community lectures, church services, and fundraising events filled the week, including Rev R J Liddell’s London lecture and the Seafield Band of Hope gathering. A penny-in-the-slot confectionery device drew theft by boys, highlighting concerns over juvenile dishonesty.
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Ashburton
Stabbing in Dunedin Ends with Needing Doctor
Constable Daubney was stabbed above and below the left ear while arresting Michael Coleman on breakage and obscene language charges. He bled heavily until a doctor arrived. Daubney’s son Fred held Coleman until help came. A large clasp-knife was found at the scene.
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Dunedin
Daubney
Oodhaugh
Michael Coleman
Fred Daubney
Coleman
Doctor Sued For Fatal Confinement Case
In Napier Supreme Court a case by William Henry Lenn of Hastings against Dr Thomas McKibbon for 1000 damages over alleged negligent treatment of his wife who died from puerperal septicaemia after confinement. Witnesses included medical men. defendant cited 93 confinement cases in 1908 with one death. Jury returned a verdict for the defendant after a brief retirement.
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Napier
Supreme Court
Justices Chapman
William Henry Lenn
Hastings
Thomas McKibbon
Arbitration Court Sits in Invercargill on Heart Injury Claim
The Arbitration Court at Invercargill sat late hearing W. R. Turnbull’s claim for 300 pounds for a heart injury alleged during work for the National Mortgage and Agency Company. Decision reserved. The court members will travel to Dunedin by the first express tomorrow.
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Per Prees Association
Invercargill
Arbitration
W. RB. Turnbull
National Mortgage and Agency Company
Dunedin
Fist Express
Torrow
Children's Backing Cough at Night Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for nighttime coughs priced at 1s 6d and 2a Gd, urging relief for children with a soothing remedy.
Indian student kills at Imperial Institute in London
An Indian student armed with two loaded revolvers and a dagger shot Lieut.-Colonel Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie, political aide to India's secretary, and Dr Lalaca at an Imperial Institute gathering. Wyllie died. Lalaca died soon after. The suspect, named Dhinagri, was later stopped as he tried to shoot himself.
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Per Press Association
London
Imperial Institute
William Hutt Curzon Wryslie
Dhinagri
Bayswater
Mayof
D. Thorburn
Daily Mail
William Wyllie
Sir William Wyllie
Inelishman
William
Political assassination debate echoed in Indian Sociologist
At London on July 2 Krishnavarma commented in yesterday's issue about the Indian Sociologist on political assassination. The discussion touched on methods and implications, noting the controversy surrounding such acts and their alleged impact.
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London
Krishnavarma
Murs Er
Murder scare at Jehangir Hall tied to Indian guests
A student Dhinagri allegedly attempted suicide with an empty revolver after a murder at Jehangir Hall attended by Indian natives. He calls himself a hero and denies murder while police guard Indian officials amid recalls of a February assault on Lee Warner.
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London
India
Dhinagri
University College
Lee Warner
Athenaeum Club
Viscount Morley
Keir Hardie
Police UI
Jalaca
Career highlights of Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie
Born 1848 Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie joined the 106th Regiment as ensign in 1868 entered the Indian Staff Corps in 1869 joined the Oudh Commission in 1870 and moved to the political department in 1879 He served in Beluchistan during the Afghan war of 1879 80 and joined General Phayre's force to relieve Kandahar In 1901 he was appointed Political ADC to the Secretary of State for India.
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Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie
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Indian Staff Corps
Oudh
Political Department
Beluchistan
Phayre
Kandahar
Laurier Ready to Spend Canada’s Last Dollar for Naval Supremacy
At the Dominion Day banquet in London Lord Strathcona presiding and Karl Grey noted Sir Wilfrid Laurier was fully justified in proclaiming Canada will spend its last dollar to maintain the Crown’s naval supremacy. Canada stands ready to back strong naval defense.
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London
Lord Strathcona
Karl
Grey
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Lord Crewe Calls For Coherent Empire Defence
Lord Crewe expressed hope that the upcoming Defence Conference would yield a united defence for the Empire and ensure readiness to meet any risks facing the realm in times of danger.
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Lord Crewe
New Zealand Proposes Imperial Flying Squadron
Mr Archibald Hurd of the Daily Telegraph editorial staff writes in the Fortnightly Review proposing an Imperial flying squadron of nine Indomitable type cruisers. Each dominion would contribute a unit with Britain supplying four, keeping one vessel in reserve and one always at sea. India and each dominion would pay 213,500 annually for interest and sinking fund to cover repairs. The squadron would visit colonies frequently.
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London
Archibald Hurd
Daily: Telegraph
Fortnightly Review
New Zealand
Australia
Canada
Idia
South Africa
Britain
India
Dominion
Abdul Hamid to Stand Trial in High Court
Reuters dispatch from Paris cites a Constantinople court martial finding that Abdul Hamid will be sent for trial before the High Court for events in April.
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London
Reuter
Paris
Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Trade Unions Congress Opens in Blackpool
Mr Peter Curran MP opened the Federation of Trade Unions Congress at Blackpool recommending a fair trial of the governments labour exchanges scheme. Mr J Seddon MP praised miners for settling differences with employers and urged unions outside the Federation to join the consolidated body to face organised capital.
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London
Peter Curran
M.P
Federation of Trade, Unions Congress
Blackpool
J. Seddon
Pacific Cable considers new press message charges
London July 3 The Pacific Cable Company debates terminal charges for Press messages with a half penny per word proposed by Sir J G Ward. A counter offer of 24d is made if New Zealand cuts terminal charges to a half penny and adopts a ninepenny rate. The agreement requires 21 days notice to the Berne Conference with an anticipated start on August 1. Melbourne The Postmaster General is informed of the board plan and urged to cooperate by reducing the terminal rate, likely to a half penny.
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London
Pacific Cable Company
J. G. Ward
Pacific Company
Melbourne
Suly
Pacific Cable Board
Britain
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