Confidential discussion at Wellington Military Appeal Board
A confidential report from the National Efficiency Board was debated at the third Wellington Military Appeal Board sitting in Palmerston North on June 6. Captain Baldwin protested that neither he nor the appellant could view the report, arguing it should not be used without Efficiency Board support. The chairman and Mr Cooper noted the unfairness if trustees attended without cross examination, while the board said it handles general questions, not individual cases.
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Palmerston North
National Efficiency Board
Wellington
Efficiency Board
Appeal Board
H. BR. Cooper
Appellant
Moorhouse
Baldwin
Hnciency Board
Generous Donation Boosts Ashburton High School Science Wing
The Ashburton High School Board of Governors expanded agricultural instruction by creating an Experimental Area under the Agricultural Department. A new agricultural science room is planned with £500 donated by Hugo Friedlander, half of the needed sum, with a £1000 more for equipment. Government subsidy is anticipated, and field day appeals will raise the rest. Opening the room aims to place the school among the Dominion’s best equipped.
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Ashburton
Agricultural Department
Boar
Farmers’ Union
A. and P. Association
Hugo Friedlander
Dominion
Military Service Second Division Classification Stated
Wellington June 5 Sir J Allen said the Second Division of the Expeditionary Force Reserve has not been finally settled. Cabinet has reviewed it three or four times and the issue remains difficult. He noted Military Service Boards would handle hardship cases and saw no need to amend the Military Service Act this session as it has worked well.
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Wellington
J. Allen
Expeditionary Force Reserve
James
Police raid leads to remand of gaming house suspects
In connection with yesterday's police raid on an alleged gaming house, the accused were brought before the Magistrate's Court and remanded till June 8 with bail allowed. Officers also searched Albert Wahee Steward's Cornhill Street premises, seizing correspondence and arresting Steward on a keeping a common gaming house charge. Thomas Nicholson and Stanley Brock were held for being found without lawful excuse in a gaming house.
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Wellington
Albert Wahee Steward
Cornhill Street
Steward
Thomas Nicholson
Stanley Brock
Chinese Revolt Reported as Shanghai Seethes
Morning Post correspondent says the Provisional Military Government in Tientsin seeks recognition by the Powers and plans to follow Tuan Chi Ju’s policy including war on Germany. Shanghai’s Military Commissioner convened a conference of locals who refused to attend and declared independence. The Admiral has concentrated forces but not declared a stance.
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London
Morning Post
Shanghai
Tientsin
Germany
Eleven Provinces Declare Independence in Pekin Turmoil
June 5 reports from Tientsin state eleven provinces have declared independence. Chang Sung and Fenglinko reached an understanding to commandeer cars transporting troops to Pekin. Chang Sung reportedly seeks restoration of the Manchu dynasty, though other generals are doubtful.
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Tientsin
Chang Sung
Fenglinko
Pekin
Aenac
Vice-President Resigns Reported From China Cable
A received Chinese cable states the vice-president has resigned. The report, dated June, comes from a Chinese newspaper and notes the resignation in an international political context.
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New York
China
Convicts Riot in Joliet Prompt Military Response
New York reports eight hundred convicts rioted in Joliet Illinois on June 5. Three companies of soldiers were called out as about twenty convicts were injured. Rioters set fire to buildings causing partial destruction of five structures.
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New York
Joliet
Ilinois
Czech Socialist Party delegates denounced at Stockholm Conference
The Czech Socialist Party denounces its Stockholm Conference delegates as imposters. The Czech Government has refused to issue passports to the party's delegates.
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Berne
Czech Socialist Party
Stockholm
Emperor and Socialists In Amsterdam Dispatch
The Emperor reportedly privately endorsed socialist policy to avoid spreading revolutionary ideas from Russia to Austria Hungary. Stockholm statements by Austrian Socialists prompted the note. Amsterdam dispatch notes government disavowal of the socialist stance.
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Amsterdam
Stockholm
Austria- Hungary
Seven Germans Saved From Sinkings Patrol Boat
Seven survivors were picked up from the sinking German destroyer after an engagement. Rescue ships reported saving the crew as weather and sea conditions hindered recovery efforts.
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London
France’s War Aims Declared After Secret Session
Paris reports an order of the day stating France seeks liberation of invaded territories, return of Alsace-Lorraine, and reparations. It pledges no conquest, aims to break Prussian militarism, and to secure peace through a society of nations. Only Socialists opposed.
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Paris
France
Algace-Lorraine
British Air Attack on St Denis and Western Aerodromes
The Admiralty reports night bombing strikes on St Denis and Western aerodromes with many bombs dropped and good results. British seaplanes attacked Zeebrugge seaplanes and Bruges shipping was bombed. An American squadron arrived in Brazilian waters to relieve the British French cruiser squadron.
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London
Admiralty
St. Denis
Westren
Thenemy
Zechruge
Bruges
New. York
Haw
War regulations value argued in New Zealand court
In Wellington on June 5 the court heard P. C. Webb sedition charges as Sir John Findlay attacked war regulations. Hon. A. L. Herdman defended them, saying they preserved order and protected New Zealand’s name during wartime, while warning against disaffected elements seeking to hinder the war effort.
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Wellington
P. C. Webb
Christchurch
John Findlay
K.C
A. L. Herdman
Webb
New Zealand
Australia
M Herdman
England
Herdman
Great Britain
Battle of Isonzo: Austrian Claims on Gorizia Front
An Austrian wireless message reports the enemy east of Gorizia failed to recapture lost trenches. Italian losses in the Isonzo battle are said to be immense with thousands killed or wounded and 16,000 prisoners. About half the Italian army attacked a 40 kilometre front and held Kuk Mountain and Jamiano ruins.
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London
Gorizia
Jamiane
Isonzo
Kuk
Jamiano
Conscription Sparks War Registration Fever in New York
Reports note strong patriotism as young men hurry to registration sites. The New York American urges conscription across England’s dominions, arguing the United States must defend democracy and support the imperial war effort.
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New York
United States
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Voplantas
England
Wilson Proclaims Unity as 10 Million Prepare to Register
President Wilson calls for national unity as 10 million men are set to register today. The draft plan aims to select 1,000,000 as material to form an army of 626,000 men for the nation.
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New York
Wilson
Department
Paris calls to arms after France declares evacuated territories
German Opinion reports in Amsterdam on June 5 that the Cologne Gazette quotes a semi official Paris communication demanding evacuations of conquered territories and declaring any peace talks as academic while belligerents are summoned to arms.
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Amsterdam
Cologne
France
Paris
Mongolia Sinks Submarine Report From Merchantman Voyage
The armed American merchantman Mongolia arrived today and said she believed she sank a German submarine during the voyage. She fought off several U boats as they attacked and was aided by a British destroyer that joined the defense.
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London
Mongolia
Allied seize German ships ready for immediate use
The 42 fine German ships seized were practically undamaged and will be placed at the disposal of the Allies.
Notorious German corpse order exposed by The Times
The Times reproduces a December 31 German army order forbidding corpses to be sent to corpse factories. It requires death particulars if illness caused death and a prohibition if disease contagious. The Times notes the discovery counters claims that kadaver referred only to animals.
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London
the Times
Russians Defeat Kurds Near Erzingan and Kermanshah
A wireless Russian dispatch reports heavy artillery actions around Krevo. Kurds attempting a southward assault near Erzingan are repelled. Russians occupy Rovansir northwest of Kermanshah as Kurds retreat to Djeevanrud.
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Petroghad
Miseage
Krevo
Swedish expels Austrian agent in plot to incite murder
Stockholm reports the Swedish Government expelled an Austrian agent provocateur for trying to persuade Russian workers to murder. The move was conveyed to Sir G. W. Buchanan, British Ambassador at Petrograd.
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Stockholm
G. W. Buchanan
Petrograd
Starvation in Austria Deepens Amid Food Parcels Use
Rome June 5 The food question in Austria grows more critical as parcels sent to Italian prisoners are repurposed to feed the starving population. The situation highlights worsening hunger and supply strain across Austrian regions.
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Rome
Austria
German Espionage Broadened as Arrests Rise
New York reports say seized German merchantmen were rechristened with American names. Police disclose a wireless apparatus shipped to Mexico in parcels. German agents allegedly sent letters via Norwegian sailors. One hundred forty agents aiding anti conscriptionists were arrested and interned this week.
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New York
Mexico
Norway
Negotiations Opened Amid Swedish Fisheries Crisis
In Stockholm on June 3 the German Majority Socialists join Dutch and Scandinavian delegates to discuss fishing disputes as German submarines reportedly attack Swedish boats near Koster.
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Copenhagen
Stockholm
Koster
Haig Reports Night Raids Near Ypres Lena and Armentieres
Sir Douglas Haig reports forces repelled enemy raiders southeast of Lena and south of Armentieres with casualties. Southward and eastward of Ypres Allied raiders succeeded in operations during the night.
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London
Sir Douglas Haig
Lena
Armentieres
Ypres
Passports Granted for Czech Delegates to Stockholm Talks
The Czech Socialists have now received passports to attend the Stockholm Conference. The move follows negotiations and signals official participation in the forthcoming discussions.
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Amsterdam
Stockholm
Shipping Board to Restore 400,000 Tons of Seized Ships
The Shipping Board announced on June 5 that 400000 tons of seized Austro German ships have been repaired and will be available for service by the end of July.
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The
Shipping.Board
President Wilson Urges Sacrifice for Mankind
President Wilson spoke to Confederate veterans in Washington on June 5, saying the republic, kept united to secure liberty for mankind, must sacrifice wealth and blood if necessary to vindicate its principles and aid humanity, even as it remains an instrument in God’s hands.
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Washington
Wilson
Confederate Veterans
Clerks to Receive Double Wages in War Grants in Petrograd
Six thousand clothing store clerks in Petrograd are to be paid grants of double wages retroactive to wartime declarations. Some will receive as much as £1000 each. Banks will grant 40 percent increases. Storekeepers unable to meet demands have closed premises.
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Petrograd
British Regains Trenches After Night Assault
A French communiqué reports British forces retook parts of trenches north west of Froidmont farm after a night attack. In reprisal for Bar le Duc bombardment on May 29, seven British aircraft dropped bombs on Treved and air squadrons hit Morharge Hadsham Frescati and Sisson airfields damaging sheds. Six German planes were shot down and seven forced to land.
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Paris
Froidmont Farm
Bar
Duc
Treved
Morharge
Hadsham
Frescati
Sisson
Nationalists Gain Ground in Australian Election Returns
The Commonwealth reports final figures with the Nationalists losing Macquarie by nine but winning Brisbane by 15. Re counts are possible and Darwin may shift to Nationalists after the death of R Howroyd. Nationalists hold all 18 Senate seats with strong majorities. Melbourne notes soldiers votes push the ministerial side ahead at 22 to 22.
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Sydney
Macquarie
W. F. Finlayson
Political Labour League
Brisbane
Darwin
Co. R. Howroyd
Labor Conference Stirs Antiwar Stand In Australia
The Herald reports at Sydney June 6 that the peace motions show the P L E now acts as an anti war league. The conference deplored wholesale dismissal of workers and substitution of female labor and pledged to resist conscription. A delegate noted men employed locally fell since the conscription referendum defeat.
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Sydney
Herald
P.L.E
Labour Conference
Warship as Capital for Kronstadt Government
The cruiser Alexander II has been made the capital for Kronstadt, and all meetings of the Provisional Government of the port will be held aboard. This June 5 dispatch notes the shift of port governance to the vessel.
Seamen Union Bans Pacifist Travel to Stockholm and Petrograd
London June 4 The Seamen and Firemen’s Unions veto travel for pacifists to Stockholm and Petrograd unless they pledge to demand restitution for submarine murders and piracy. The executive sends Tom Mann to interview delegates while Havelock Wilson cites Leeds Convention hostility to murdered sailors as cause.
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London
Seamen’s and Firemen’s Unions
Stockholm
Petrograd
Tom Mann
Havelock Wilson
Leeds
A Spy's Visit Reported Across Borders
Police confirmed January the chief official of Germany's wireless system traveled to America to arrange a spying wireless service before proceeding to Mexico.
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New York
Germany
America
México
Kronstadt Defies Russia as Kronstadt Holds Island
Kronstadt proclaims independence and defies Moscow as government commissary leaves the island. Revolutionary troops now control Kronstadt.
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Petrograd
Republic of
Kronstadt
Russia
New Zealand Nurses Awarded Royal Red Cross and Medals
The Royal Red Cross of the second class is awarded to nurses Mark Early and Mary McBeth of New Zealand. Eight Distinguished Conduct Medals and four Meritorious Service Medals are also awarded to New Zealanders.
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London
Royal Red Cross
New ‘Zealand
Mark Early
Mary McBeth
New
German Delegates Arrive for Socialist Party Meetings
German delegates from the Majority Socialists arrive to participate in forthcoming party meetings. The group gathers to discuss policy and alliance perspectives amid ongoing political developments.
Italians Suffer Heavy Losses in Isenzo Battle
The Austrians admit loss of Kuk Mountain and Jamiano despite victory. Italy faced at least 180000 casualties including killed wounded and prisoners over the 19 day Isenzo battle.
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London
Kuk
Jamiano
Isenzo
Aerial raid reported over Thames estuary
The High Commissioner says an aeroplane raid is ongoing in the Thames estuary. Bombs have fallen in Essex and Kent. No further details yet. One raider is reported down.
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London
High Commissioner
Thames
Rssex
Kent
Albania Proclaims Unity Under Italian Protection
Rome reports General Herrero announcing Albania's unity and independence under Italian protection. The plan includes free institutions a national army courts and schools to be established for Albania's future.
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Rome
Herrero
Albania
Replacing Lost Tonnage Aims to Build 250 Ships
Washington officials estimate that 250 wooden cargo ships can be constructed in 18 months in addition to steel ships, with the project reserved for June 6 at 9.6 a.m. The notice outlines replacing lost tonnage and expanding fleet capacity.
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Washington
Brazil in Earnest According to Reuters Source
Reuters reports an authoritative source says Brazil will take decisive steps in the near future to strengthen its economic and diplomatic stance. The disclosure hints at coordinated policy measures and international outreach ahead of upcoming negotiations.
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London
Reuter
Brazil
Allied naval air raids pound Belgian coast on large scale
Dutch reports from London in June describe constant Allied naval air raids on the Belgian coast. The sky lights for miles as shells burst and powerful explosions indicate operations on a vast scale. Targets include Zeebrugge Bruges Ostend and Ghent.
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London
Zeebrugee
Resignation in Petrograd Risks Cabinet Crisis
June reports from Petrograd say M. Konovaloff resigns from Commerce due to clashes with M. Skobeleff. Socialist cabinet members push revolutionary stance while Kronstadt committees reject Provisional Government and claim sole responsibility. Kerensky says Constituent Assembly cannot convene before November due to workability concerns.
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Petrograd
M. Konovaloff
Kronstadt
M. Kerensky
Kiefi
Russia's Failure Weighs on Allied Strategy in World War I
London reports Colonel Repington noting rigid Russian aims to re equip vast armies with munitions, aided by Allies. He cites Franco British offensives, May rays in Palestine, Maude in Mesopotamia, and heavy German forces delaying Russia. He warns of uncertain Russian campaign dates and possible prolongation of the war despite Allied efforts and hopes for a decisive 1917 blow.
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London
Repintgon
Ray
Palestine
Mande
Mesopotamia
Turkey
Russia
Assur Masian
Senerray
Maude
Niman
Ward
Geri
Kronstadt Faces Pressure Over German Opposition
Petrograd reports ministers hope Kronstadt will back the government. The island could be isolated and force avoided. Kronstadt leader Mikhail Lananov, a dynamic chemistry student, seeks new democracy by regional autonomy rather than patriotism. His brother Peter commands Kronstadt sailors and vows a German surprise if attacked.
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M. Lananov
Kronstadt
Russia
Kronstadites
Carson says America could aid Britain by naval power
In an interview with Le Matin Sir Edward Carson argues that Americas entry would give Britain immense naval advantage and protect transports in the Channel. He adds that America could similarly operate in the Atlantic, stressing economical use of tonnage and central aims.
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Paris
Edward Carson
Italy at War Report From Rome June 4
An Italian official states enemy artillery fire extended 36 miles east of Germa from Vertoibizza to the coast. Fighting raged at San Marco and along the Dosso Falli lines while Italian forces repelled a penetration on the western slopes of San Matteo with reinforcements.
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Rome
Messigo
Germa
Vertoibizza
San Marco
Flondar
San Matco
Peppermint Cure Mocked as Great at Congight Woods
A fragment notes Peppermint Cure praised as a great remedy at Congight Woods with a 1/6 rating and a 216 reference.
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Ire
Hacking
Congight
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