Deputation Urges End to Harsh Military Detention in New Zealand
A Unity Congress deputation met Prime Minister Massey to press for release of boys on Ripa Island and Mount Cook from military detention. They claimed the policy is cruel and unjust, citing starvation and unequal treatment, while Massey defended the law and promised Cabinet consideration.
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Wellington
Unity Congress
J. Ripz
J. McCullough
Ripa Island
Mount Gook
Congress
Massey
BE. J. Howard
Lyttelton
R Massey
Cmos
Mills
Defence Department
Ripa‘Island
Addington
Co. Webb
Scott
Bennett
Mer ‘Massey
McCullough
Sulllivan
James Allen
Conscien‘ous
Allen
Royal Artillery
Timely toast lesson at sea temperance clash
Mr Bryan faced Admiral Togo in a champagne offer to honor his health. He declined without offense, tempering the rebuke with a compliment. The admiral replied that victories come from water, promising champagne only when victories are won with it.
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Mr ‘Bryan
Togo
Bulgarians Repel Servian Attacks and Hold Positions
Semi official Bulgarian reports say after repelling initial Servian provocations they defended Emeratza and other villages then returned to positions. They sent officers to ask Serbians to cease hostilities but Serbians instead attacked, later calling it a pursuit. Servian losses are claimed heavy. Ferdinand war claims denied.
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Sofia
Emeratza
Ferdinand
Servians Press Battle Claims and High Casualties
Despatch from Belgrade July 4 reports Serbians describing a three day battle with major Bulgarian crossings at Zletovska and Breguinitza rivers. They claim 80 guns captured 2000 prisoners while suffering 6000 killed and wounded. pursuit of Bulgarian forces continues with reports of annihilation and alleged atrocities.
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Bulgrade
Pasics
Zletovska
Breguinitza
Ovtcheplye
Kochana
Ishtib
Rethiboukci
Osgogova
Ehustendil
Radovishte
Bregavnitea
Demitrioff
Dematrieff
Belgrade
The Creek Campaign Describes Greek Push on Bulgars
Athens reports continued Greek lightning advance and heavy Bulgarian losses outside Salonica. Four Bulgarian quick-firers were captured while Bulgarian fortified positions were dislodged by Greek bayonet action. Greek force could not use field guns due to terrain. A desperate, successful engagement occurred at Kilkish.
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Athens
Salonica
Kilkish
Turkey Declares Neutrality in Balkan Crisis
Constantinople July 4. The Porte has resolved to observe a neutral attitude in the Balkans.
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Constantinople
Porte
Balkans
Bulgaria Demands Indemnity After Salonica Slaughter
Sofia reports Bulgaria says the Servian advance toward Ishtib was repulsed with 1909 Servians captured. The Salonica massacre provoked strong protest from Sofia. Bulgaria requests return of captured arms, compensation to families of the dead, and that Greek troops salute the Bulgarian flag to acknowledge the garrison’s parity with the original force.
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London
Times
Sofia
Bulgaria
Ishtib
Salonica
M. Sazonoff
Greek Notables at Kavalla Threaten Destruction Over Greek Advance
The report notes Greek leaders at Kavalla threaten to destroy the town if Greek forces advance. It also states that 18 doctors and nurses are deemed inadequate to handle the enormous influx of wounded.
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Kavalla
Wounded Reach Salonica After Wednesday Battle
Two thousand wounded arrive in Salonica after Wednesday fighting. Three colonels were killed and several other officers wounded, with the casualty toll reflecting heavy combat.
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Salonica
Fire in Alatyr District destroys hotels and drinking shops
A disastrous fire in a village in the Alatyr district burned three hotels and several drinking shops. Authorities report 164 deaths with 154 corpses found in the ruins and the incident dated July 4.
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ST. Petersburg
Alatyr
Marconi System Declared Sole Reliable for Imperial Wireless
London July 4 Hon Herbert Samuel Postmaster General told the Commons he would not invite tenders for an Imperial wireless service as the Marconi system alone was reliable A new contract was being arranged to avoid delays for strategic reasons.
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London
Herbert Samuel
Commons
Imperial
Marconi
Labour unrest undercut by employers rejection of arbitration
In Johannesburg in July 4, employers refuse arbitration and deploy troops to power stations. Ballots show Engineers Union nine to one for strike, carpenters joiners and masons also voting heavily for strike amid agitator influence at mines. Union leaders face clear opposition within ranks.
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Johannesburg
Engineers’ Union
Carpenters
Masons
Sackville Will Case Society Ladies In Court T
London July 4 crowded court as Lady Sackville Ross faced a long examination and cross examination with many society ladies in the gallery. She testified calmly explaining payments to herself husband and father amid references to gambling Siberian developments and losses.
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London
Sackville
Sue
Sir Johnns
Malcol Scott
Malcolm Scott
Sir John
Saloon closures amid Johannesburg strike unrest
Authorities arm police close drinking saloons and block strike leaders as 6000 protesters confront police. Troops and police stoned by crowd. injuries reported on both sides. police and crowd clash after attempts to address demonstrations.
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Johannesburg
Winnipeg Riot Over Flag Distracts Returning Regiment
In Ottawa dated July 4 a Winnipeg crowd rioted after a waiter waved a Stars and Stripes flag before soldiers returning from manoeuvres. Civilians intervened, a riot ensued, the flag was trampled, and many injured before police restored order.
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Ottawa
Winnipeg
Strike Pay Inadequate Threatens Miners’ Union Funds
The report notes that strike pay will be insufficient after about three weeks. The Government earns substantial revenue from the mines and is urged to push for a settlement. London insurance has been taken out to cover mining buildings and stores for a period of one to six weeks.
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London
Smallpox Scare Sparks Quarantine in Sydney
Sydney reports 21 fresh and convalescent smallpox cases quarantined today. Travelers by ship or rail from Sydney to other states must submit to vaccination under new restrictions.
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Sydney
Quarantine Zone Enforced Near General Post Office
Sydney authorities impose a special quarantine within fifteen miles of the General Post Office with travel only by permit. The measure disrupts business and daily life as the Prime Minister visits the area and naval leave is halted while vaccination tasks continue. Other states follow to prevent disease spread.
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Sydney
Sig’ Sede
General Post Office
Sof
Businese
Melbourn
Federal Government Probes Duplicate Voting Irregularities
Melbourne reports the Federal Government is making full inquiries into alleged duplicate voting and other election irregularities as of July 5. The inquiry aims to determine scope and responsible parties amid election concerns.
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Melbourne
Fifty Seven In Quarantine In Sydney
Fifty seven patients are in quarantine with 21 in hospital and only one or two seriously ill. Nineteen are convalescent and 17 are actual house contacts who will be released if vaccination proves successful.
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Sydney
Arrival of Makura from Sydney to Vancouver
The Makura arrived from Sydney en route to Vancouver and berthed at Auckland wharf early today. She carried 260 passengers including 68 for New Zealand, of whom 48 were unvaccinated but accepted without demur. Dr Sharman and the ship's doctor assisted, and the vessel was released after three and a half hours detention.
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Auckland
Sicily
Sydney
Vancouver
New Zealand
Sharman
King Attends Bristol Show Opens Empire Aid Section
King attended the Bristol Show and praised the new section on overseas agricultural processes. He said it will strengthen bonds of mutual help and affection across the Empire as the corporation welcomed him.
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London
Bristol
Miners' Federation Seeks Wage Revision Under Act
The South Wales Miners Federation has tendered notice under the Minimum Wages Act to secure a revision of wage rates and working rules.
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London
The
South Wales Miners’ Federation
Viscount Blrbank Holds All American Marconi Shares
Viscount Blrbank retains for himself the entire stake of American Marconi shares bought on behalf of the Liberal Party.
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London
Viscount Blrbank
Marconi
Liberal Party
Government stops mass school vaccination plan in Wellington
In Legislative Council remarks Hon J A D Bell said the government would not presently require all school children to be vaccinated against smallpox. He stated protection should be ensured by parents using common sense.
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Wellington
Legislative Council
A. D. Bell
Serious effect in London on gold shortage
The City calculates that if the Rand remains blocked during July a serious outlook will follow. The London bullion market counted on £3,000,000 of gold arriving, now unavailable. The Bank of England faces about £2,200,000 of the shortfall. A short strike is expected to be temporary to avoid dangers to miners and other parties if workers stay idle too long.
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London
Bank of England
Auckland's smallpox fears prompt health warning
Auckland's Health Department issues a circular to doctors confirming a recent smallpox case at Point Chevalier. Two Maori deaths at Mangere are thought to be chickenpox but may be mild smallpox, with several current mild cases reported in Auckland. Controversy over Mangere responses noted.
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Auckland
Health *Department
Point Chevalier
Mangere
Suffragette Arrested for Petition Toss at Bristol
A suffragette was arrested in Bristol after throwing a petition into the King's carriage. The incident occurred in London on July 44, as authorities pursued the protest action and the individual faced legal action.
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London
Bristol
Parliamentary Delegates Plan Quick NZ Stop and Travel
Official visitors from Parliament regret their stay in New Zealand will be brief and hope to meet Wellington MPs. A few delegates travel directly to Sydney to join the main party, while others will depart Fremantle for South Africa on October 1.
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London
Australia
New Zealand
Wellington
Sydney
Fremlantle
South Africa
Forest Fires Menace North Bay Refugees Reports
Refugees arriving from North Bay describe raging bush fires along the Porcupine and Beile River districts. Women and children fled hundreds of miles in canoes as flames threatened from both riverbanks. The danger has passed.
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Ottawa
North Bay
Porcupine
Beile River
Waning Black Country Strike Sees Employer Concessions
Report from London dated July 6 notes the Black Country strike waning as many employers concede to workers demands. Market and manufacturing centers show reduced activity with union influence easing after months of disruption.
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London
Mansion Burnt in Warwickshire Attack
A mansion at Setton Coldfield, Warwickshire, was burned in an act described as a suffragette raid. The unoccupied property suffered about £4000 in damage as investigators assess the incident.
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London
Setton Coldfield
Warwickshire
Strike by 30000 cotton workers at Lodez for higher pay
Three hundred thousand? thirty thousand cotton operatives at Lodez have struck for increased pay.
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ST. Petersburg
Lodez
Simple Life lecture case ends in conviction and appeal
Sydney July 4 report states Chidley was convicted of offensive behavior in the domain during a lecture event and placed on surety of 20 pounds for 12 months. He also received a 14 day imprisonment on a separate charge and is appealing the decision.
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Sydney
Chidley
Inquest Opens on William Stimpson Death in Auckland
An Auckland inquest into William Stimpson's death held after injuries from a fall at the Shamrock Hotel. Stimpson, visiting from Taumarunui, had been drinking and reportedly fell down a basement stair Friday. He remained semi conscious with paralysis and was treated at the hospital before the inquest adjourned.
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Auckland
William Stimpson
Shamrock Hotel
Stimpson
Taumarunui
Wilson
Bulgarian coin seizure detains 80000 sterling en route to Austria
Eighty thousand sterling in Bulgarian coin bound for Austria from Sofia is detained in Belgrade on July 4. The seizure involves Bulgarian currency en route to Vienna, reported by Belgrade authorities.
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Belgrade
Austria
Sofia
Dublin Crown Jewels Libel Case Damages Awarded
Sir Arthur Vickers Ulster King of Arms wins 5000 pounds damages against the London Mail for a libel tied to the loss of the Dublin Crown jewels. The action arises from a November 23 report by the weekly journal.
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London
Arthur Vickers
Ulster King-of- Arms
London “Mail
Dublin
Tariff Measure Narrowly Passed by Democratic Caucus
The Democratic Caucus adopted a tariff bill with few amendments aiming to lower tariffs rather than raise them. The new rates could take effect in October, except for sugar and wool, whose decisions may come on Saturday. The measure proceeds to the Senate for final action.
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Washington
Senate
Greeks Defeat Bulgarians. Prisoner Rise in Athens
Greek forces beat the Bulgarians at Matsiguvo inflicting heavy losses. In Athens on July 4 reports say Bulgarians have imprisoned all the local authorities as part of the turmoil amid the scarcity of doctors and nurses.
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Athens
Matsiguvo
Statue of the late Mr Seddon modeled for Parliament Buildings
Sir Thomas Brock the renowned sculptor has advanced in clay on the statue of the late Mr Seddon for Parliament Buildings. The work is described as a striking likeness of the late Prime Minister.
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Thomas Brock
R.A
Seddon
Parliament Buildings
Mier
East African residents present aeroplane to Britain
Loyal East Africans in Capetown announce they present an aeroplane to the British Government on July 4 for British East Africa.
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Capetown
British East Africa
Coal mine in Brisbane burns with dense smoke
Fire roars from the Pairbanks coal mine at Blackstone in Brisbane. The tunnel emits dense smoke while the mine remains idle for two weeks and no workers are inside.
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Brisbane
Blackstone
Chronic Chest Complaints Solved by Great Peppermint Cure
A historical notice promotes a patent remedy for chest complaints titled Great Peppermint Cure priced at sixpence sixpence. It claims relief and offers a simple household remedy.
Unity Congress Ends With Labor Reform Proposals
A Wellington report outlines Unity Congress sessions reading a Ripa Island protest letter and approving a two hour suspension to address boy confinement concerns. Delegates backed plans to strengthen the federation, create a legal bureau, and pursue industrial democracy while opposing contract labor and political moves.
Unity Congress Adopts Constitution for Federation
The Unity Congress votes to adopt the constitution of the United Federation of Labour without amendments except clause seven on strikes article nine and paragraph three of article twenty five on finance and representation. The move aims to speed business and unity, leaving further amendments to the federation's first conference.
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Wellengton
Unity Congress
Glass
Invercargill
Congress
United Federation of Labour
Unity Committee
Conference of the Federation
Wool sales open with robust competition in London markets
At the wool sales in London on July 4 offerings were large, mainly crossbreds from New Zealand. Competition was well maintained at opening rates, signaling steady demand as traders watch for price directions.
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London
New Zealand
Land sales of Mr F Pawson property in Anaima district
Blocks totaling 2800 acres were offered for sale in the Anaima district with bids on four portions failing to meet the Verdors reserves. Lots 1 and 2 of 236 and 180 acres started at £8 and £8.5 per acre and were passed in at £10. Lot 3 of 170 acres started at £9 and passed in at £10. Lot 6 of 173 acres started at £9 and passed in at £10. No bids for other lots. several remained unsold.
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F. Pawson
Jin- the -Anaima
Verdor
the “Association
Weekly stock and produce sales report at Havelock and West Street
The weekly stock and produce sales at Mr H Stephenson on Havelock Street and the New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association on West Street drew steady crowds. Prices ranged from 11s 6d per sack for wheat to 2d per ton for apples, with oats 7s and carrots 3s to 3d, poultry roosters 3s 6d to 4s 6d, hens 3s 9d to 4s, porkers 32s to 33s 6d, bacon 33s to 74s, stores 20s.
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H. Stephenson
Havelock Street
New Zealand Farmers
O-Operative Association
West Street
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