British Bankruptcies and World News Summary
July 29 reports show 1904 UK bankruptcies at 8 081 with debts of £9 372 000 the largest loss of the decade. UK promoted companies total 3 831 with £92 528k nominal capital, the lowest since 1879. Other items note a Verington War memorial unveiling by Bertram Mackennal, a Kuban attack on a British steamer, Roosevelt and Taft hosted by the Mikado, and a Chinese boycott extending to shipping. Plus Equitable Life appoints a receiver in New York and Moses Dropsie endows a Bible college in Philadelphia.
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United Kingdom
Suawanay
Shanghai
Equitable Life Assurance Society
New York
Equitable Insurance Society
Japanese Demands in Far East War Reports
London advices say Japan will seek neutrality for Vladivostok in exchange for not fortifying Port Arthur. Komura reportedly demanded a new loan to sustain war if talks fail and possible occupation of Sakhalin with a push toward Vladivostok to seal a decisive Manchurian blow. Front reports warn of imminent large scale fighting in Manchuria.
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London
Woll
Washington
Japan
Vladivostok
Port Arthur
Diplomatisto
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Saghalien
Vladivostock
Manchuria
Japanese Detachment Captures Alliens and Naga’ai Coal Hub
A Japanese naval detachment on the 24th captured Alliens after dislodging a battalion of infantry and 100 volunteers with a sight field zone from Suikai Til. Detachment of Japanese infantry captured Nagatai, securing 40 000 tons of coal and light railway materiel. Russians defended redoubts east of Alexandrovaki. The town was captured intact with 200 prisoners.
The Peace Question Japan Terms Reported in 1919
Washington officials report Japan’s demand package including 200 million pounds indemnity Sakhalin cession leasing Liaotung Peninsula and Harbin railway transfer recognition of influence in Korea and return of Manchuria to China.
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Washington
Japan Asia
Sakhalian
Japan
Liaotung Peninsula
Harbin
Korea
Manchuria
China
Plenipotentiaries to Convene Aboard Mayflower at Oyster Bay
Washington reports the first meeting of peace plenipotentiaries will occur aboard the Mayflower at Oyster Bay on August 6. In London the July 28 dispatch notes the Japanese seizure of the German steamer Lydia near the Coos islands.
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Washington
Oyster Bay
Lonpor
Lydia
Coochoo Islands
Japanese Army Advances in Sakhalin Campaign
The Japanese Sakhalien squadron under Admiral Kataoka landed an army on July 24 near Alcova. Russian forces burned Numina and attacked Alexandrovek wharf but were repulsed. The army progressed, enemy retreating as Japanese forces occupied Alcova Magate Alexandrovek and nearby ore sites.
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Kataoka
Alcova
Numina
Alexandrovek
Magate
Ore
Publication Suspended for Two Months in Russia
United Press Association reports authorities suspend the Novosti publication for two months for contravention of censorship laws. The notice, dated July 26, cites official action and signals tightening reform agitation coverage in Russia.
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Electric Telegraph
Perenseona
Novosti
Easy Money Market Seen to Persist Says Banker Felix Schuster
Felix Schuster, noted banker, predicts an easy money market will continue with generally easier credit due to low rates. Waneland’s debts to the Continent have fallen and are likely to decline further. Japanese investments in London on short dated securities may be paid in manufactures instead of cash. Gold output increases in South Africa, causing steady accumulation across Continental centers except Russia.
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Lowpow
Felix Schuster
Wneland
London
South Africa
Russia
German Marshall Islands trade talks near settlement
Acting Consul General for Germany reports 10 grounds for declining to apply representations on Marshall Islands trade restrictions. He says laws have been altered to be enacted in October and align with Australian wishes, signaling a likely satisfactory settlement. Also notes Swift Cycle Co of Coventry dominance and that Royal models are shown at Ashburton agency.
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Germany
Marshall Islands
Marshalls
Swift Cycle Co
Coventry
Ashburton
G. H. Canon Cycle
Hetra
Tancred Street
Nationalists Block Tactics in Commons Halt Abort Bill
In the House of Commons on July 28 the Nationalists ceased obstructing private bills in response to Mr Grocky’s appeal. Mr Balfour, replying to Mr Redmond on the Irish Land Acts amendment Jill, said the bill could not proceed due to its controversy.
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House of Commons
Grocky
Nationalists Ae
Redmond
Balfour
Transvaal Constitution Debate in Commons
In London on July 28, Mr Buxton urged full responsible government for the Transvaal during a Colonial Office vote debate. Mr Lyttelton noted an intermediate stage for colonies and warned premature independence could worsen racial tensions, favoring representative institutions to ease the racial spirit.
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House of Commons
Buxton
Colonial Office
Transvaal
Lyttelton
Transvaal Discussion in House of Commons
In the Commons Sir H. C. Bannerman refuted Lytteltons charge of a political vendetta and denied urging immediate responsible government for the Transvaal. Chamberlain questioned, while Bannerman cautioned Liberal interference in colonial races and Chinese policy. An amendment to reduce the colonial vote failed 237 to 170.
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House of Commons
GH. &. Bannerman
A. Lyttelton
Uoers
Chamberlain
H. C. Bannerman
Colonia
H.C. Bannerman
Transvaal
Australians Fall Short as Surrey Triumph in Test Match Effort
In a dull first day at Lowpor, Surrey held the edge with 24 overs left as Hayward 70 and Hobbs 61 led a steady Surrey reply after Australia were bowled for 241. Smith claimed six wickets for 27 runs. McLeod 33 and Darling 33 were top scorers for Australia.
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Surrey
Tayward
Hobbs
Hayward
Gehrs
Long On
Hayes
Trumper
Stedman
Duik
M. Aurrey
Gontley
Holland
Armstrong
Davis
Dalmeny
Nico
Smith
Austragia
Premier says state to provide relief not jobs for unemployed
A deputation heard that the Government will ensure food and limited aid to the unemployed but will not fund relief work or create employment beyond what exists. A Military Board will probe recent barrel bursting incidents, likely due to defective ammo. Cardinal Moran led a Home Rule demonstration. Redmond spoke and £1,055 was raised. Unionist preference noted in timber arbitration. An advertisement promotes RUBUMO for rheumatism with claims of blood purifier effects and large current sales.
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Sypnezr
Canterbury Jockey Club Grand National Meeting Acceptances
The Canterbury Jockey Club lists acceptances for the Grand National Meeting. Entries include Winter, Kremlin, Shrapnel, Royal Crown, Master Alix, Phaetonus, Catherine Gordon, Catherine Gordon, Inniskillen, The Mohican, Trumpery and many others with weights and statuses noted, showing a broad field across two-mile and two-and-a-half-mile events.
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Exmooy
Kremlin
Golden Knight
Tirele
Cunnie Chief
Rosa Madder
Master Alix
Vyereer
Royal Crown
Furdonyx
Brighton
Comaroff
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Haydn List
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Phaetonus
Madador
Norwast
Inniskillen Gat
Pipi
Catherine Gordon
Ehurusst
Victory
Manazona Det
Koluate Gat
Grand Jury
Auckland theft allegations denied by constables on oath
Constables Cotter and O Grady denied the theft allegations in Auckland on oath. O Grady claimed McDonald’s family tried to settle with them and noted he is McDonald’s brother in law.
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Cotter
O'Grady
Osborne
McDonald
Auckland
Amberley Prison Break Attempt Foiled
At Addington Gaol gaolers stopped an attempted breakout from Amberley. Dennett, recently convicted for Amberley burglary, hid two chisels and other items in a tank beneath the floor. A search found him with a mallet a lamp two suits and concealed nail holes.
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Cleary
Addington
Dennett
Amberley
Dewnet
Christchurch Detectives Raid Alleged Two Up School
Yesterday afternoon the Christchurch detective force raided a room in Cashel Street and arrested nineteen men linked to an alleged two up school. One man faced a charge of keeping a common gaming house and others were found there. They were remanded for a week.
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Christchurch
Mney
Tuglia
Cashel Street
Special Order Proposed by Lismore Board in 1905
An ordinary meeting of the Board at Lismore on August 3 1905 will consider a Special Order to ban shoes clogs or spikes on traction engines on public roads in Rangitate Road District and to regulate tire width on four wheel wagons drawn by traction engines. The draft by laws will be available for ratepayers to inspect at the Board office in Lismore until the date of meeting.
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South Rakai Road Board
South Rakaia Road Board
Rakaia
Laurence Oxley
Bakais
Lismore
Rangitate Road
Havelock Street Mart Holds Fair Sale Amid Wet Weather
Despite rain, Havelock Street Mart drew a good crowd with Mr Baigent taking charge in Mr Stephenson's absence. Poultry fowls sold 2s3d to 3s per pair. red birds to 4s 6d. pigs varied to 8s 6d. cattle topped at £4 7s 6d. Produce including Swedes 24d to 25 3d and potatoes 10s to 1s 6d. An oil engine fetched £100.
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Havelock Street
Stephenson
Farmers Co operative Association Sale Draws Good Clearance
The winter weather reduced attendance at the Parmere Co operative yards yet most lines sold. Fowls fetched 23–6d per pair, pure bred Minorca roosters 6s 3d, ducks 3s4d and geese up to 1s 6d. Swedes sold 2s 8d per bag and potatoes ranged 1s to 12s 6d.
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Parmere’ Co-operative
Football Delegates in Wallington plan New Zealand Referees Association
Delegates representing nearly all referees' associations in the colony meet in Wallington to form a New Zealand Referees Association. The group will seek provincial approval, with Wellington as headquarters until next year’s conference. A complimentary anecdote follows about a referee in Aghe burton and cigars bets.
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Wuhiineron
Wallington
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