Fortius Captain Warns of Weather and Farm Cultures
A chaotic article fragment reports Captain Edwin Wiras noting strong winds from between north and west, possible rain and glass fall. West Poorer Waemamear-Mesara Dal Poty and Co. offer nitro cultures for pets and inoculation services for seeds and soil including cowgrass red and white clover and lucerne. Temperance notes mention Mrs Harrison Lea’s planned visit to Willowby district on Wednesday 28 inst. Meeting decisions urged location. library mall Waterton named. A Chertsey note describes Professor Litchwark training an eight year old filly, with signatories from local residents. June 16, 1905.
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Wathen Fortius
Edwin Wiras
Weat
Waemamear-Mesara Dalpoty and Co
Farmora
Bishop
Christchurch
Willlowby
Willowby Band of Hope
Wm. Jardine
Ashburton
Hayman
Chapman
Lill
DU. W. Harding
Bayman
Santov A. Weeson
Burnett Street
G. L. Sandray
Sandrey
Strange
Chriatchurch
Pspmtraima
W. Hi. Thomas
Auckland
Wallington
Napier
Thomas
Dunedin
Ilukitika
Thomas Utderfick
Liverpool
London
Wellington
Carros Lossen
Stratford
Land Commission
Wintowny Tremperance Wilton
Willowby
Harrison Lea
Waterton
Harding
Wooley
Ashburton notices and society items in Hall events
Pierre notes include an address by John McLachan in Odéfellows Hall with mayor presiding and reserved seating for ladies. Reports list Trinity College examinations results. traffic bridge accident injures Mr Craighead. Bowles promotes suit lengths in Ashburton. Knox Centenary descendant noted. horse training exhibit by Professor Lichtwark. Nurse Maude Camp finances show receipts and outcomes. Knwald Band of Hops meeting with performances and temperance address.
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Pourrican
John McLachlan
Craighead
Ashburton County
la At Onne
Pasutonasce Taiporning
Renucan
Bowles
Strange and Co
Christchurch
Ashburton
Sean
Strange
G. L. Sandrey
A. Wilson and Co
Knox
Boston
Catholic University of Notre Dame
Indiana
U.S.A
Timor
Theodore Lichtwark
Charteey Smithy
J. Stringfellow
Methven
Nusss Mavin
Nurse Maude
New Brighton
Greanwood
Tinwanp
Knwald Band of
George Osborne
Dally
Schnider
Schnidar
Moessra G
Osborne
Kersel
Hickman
Wilson
Beaumont
Tippet
A. Culverhouse
E. Schnider
Ashburton News in Brief Highlights Local Events and Notices
The column lists new book arrivals, a 1200 acre farm for private sale, weather linked postponements, club concerts in June, lectures on Morse education, charitable receipts, and social invitations. It notes the Waterloo anniversary, show fares, a clearance sale, political chatter, weddings, shipboard deaths, a state funeral for a Greek premier, submarine disaster victims, and museum plans in Wellington. It also mentions church ties to Y M C A figures, butter gifts to Dr Barnardo’s Homes, and general repairs offered by Oates Lowry Co in Ashburton.
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H. M. Jones
Messra Friedlander Bros. Ltd
Westerfield Bachelors
Liffelton Lawn Tennis Club
Litchwark
Morse
Dorie
Nurse Maude
Ashburton
Farmers’ Co-op
J. M. 'T'womey
Lee Smith
Legislative Council
Dangai
A. A. Apear
India
T. Fergus
Dunedin
London
T. Brydon
Wellington
Timara “ Post
Thomas Stinson
Togo
Y.mc.4
Nopi
Kuroki
Oku
Admiral Uku
Timaru
Barnardo
Noakes
Ruapehu
England
Peace Conference Move in Washington Angers Allies
In London and Washington talks, Japan objects to Russia's attitude while accepting a Washington peace conference. Roosevelt urges moderation to aid settlement as the Czar considers appointing Kuro patkia as plenipotentiary amid European pressure. The Russian press fears a post armistice Japanese push in Manchuria.
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Lonpoy
Japan
Europe
Karssia
Washington
Kuropatkia
Roosevelt
Manchuria
Amur
Admiral Alexia resigns command of the Navy
Admiral Alexia resigns the Commandership-in-Chief of the Navy. Twenty St. Kilda crew members imprisoned in Hong Kong for refusing to sail have been released. The Russian converted cruiser Don sank the German steamer Tetaros carrying wooden sleepers. the crew were saved.
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Sexpon
Alexia
Navy
St. Kilda
Hong Kong
Srdinst
Otaru
Tientsin
Fighting in Manchuria and naval notes from June
A Mischenko cavalry detachment presses on Nogi's left as no raid on the Japanese flank is noted. The Don, formerly Fuerst Bismarck, sank Tetaros which carried no contraband but had a prior voyage to Viladivestock in Russia’s interest. Conference venues shift with proposals to meet in Chifa Paris Hague and Washington as armistice terms await plenipotentiaries.
Peace Conference Set for August or September
The Times New York correspondent says Washington expects the Peace Conference to meet mid August or early September. The Times Tokyo correspondent notes Japan doubts Russia's sincerity and reserves the right to withdraw if Russia shows bad faith at the outset.
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Loyeon
Times
New York
Washington
Tokie
Japan
Russia
Treason Enquiry Finds Captain Bonquoin Guilty
Daily Express Kobe correspondent reports a preliminary Court of Enquiry found Captain Bonquoin guilty of treason and acquitted Strange in connection with the case. Cable from May 12 said police in Tokio arrested Wash, a former naval engineer, Captain Bonquoin, and Bonquoin's English stepson Strange on a charge of supplying the Frussians with information.
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Daily Express
Kobe
Bonquoin
Strange
Tokio
Wash
Czar Accepts Admiral Alexis Resignation with Gratitude
The rescript expresses thanks for services in building the fleet and notes Alexis keeps the Grand Admiral rank. It confirms his resignation from the commandership in-chief of the navy while retaining his title and recognition.
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Alexis
Russian Cruiser Kuban Inland Coal Request
The Russian cruiser Kuban once anchored off Cape Saint Jacques in French Indo China asks for coal to reach the nearest Russian port. A front correspondent telegraphs that Russian generals say Japan must seek peace to avoid a crushing defeat, claiming Russia’s position is advantageous.
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Lennon
Cape Saint Jacques
Indo-China
Russia
Japan
Britain declines to advise Japan on terms in war with Russia
Reuters reports from Washington that Germany the United States and France urge Japan to propose moderate terms while Great Britain withholds advice arguing Japan, having achieved victory, should conduct dealings with Russia unhampered without outside counsel.
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London
Reuter
Washington
Germany
United States
France
Japan
Great Britain
Russia
Czar Accepts Five Members for Zemstvos Congress
The Czar consents to receive five private members of the Zemstvos' Congress. They are to be intimately acquainted with the country’s condition. He forbids reference to peace and declines the Zemstvos' address as abrupt but allows a copy to be left with an official. Deputation says the mandate will fail unless all parties attend.
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St. Peterseneg
Czar
Zamstvos’ Congress
Zemstvos
Zemszyvos
Congress
Hampstead Town Board Meets For Road Repairs And Health Business
The Hampstead Town Board held its monthly meeting with members including W Silcock and Frizzello. Reports on repairs and maintenance were presented, legal steps planned against the Wakanui Road Board, and footpath issues discussed. Accounts totalling £18 4s 1d were approved before the board adjourned.
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Hampstead
Wakanut
Leadley
Andrews
Wakanui
Rapley Street
Tasker
Board of Health
Rakaia Football Club Injury From ARU Treatment
A letter from Rakaia criticizes the Ashburton Rugby Union and ARU for delaying the 1904 Championship Banner and imposing unreasonable rules. It claims scheduling faults at Rakaia led to matches starting late and disputed tries being ruled off. The writer urges fair treatment to encourage country teams.
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Ashburton Rugby Union
Rakaia Football Club
Rakein
A.R.U. Rakaia
A.B. Union
Rakaia
A.R.U
Ralkaia
Southern Cross
Atc
New Zealand football team schedule and protest note
The New Zealand team will play Auckland on July 1 and Otago, Canterbury, and Wellington later in the month. They depart for Sydney July 3 and London July 30. Southland Rugby Union backs Auckland Union's protest against coach Alf Bayly. Bayly plans to return home to observe the team.
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Auckland
Sydney
Wallington
Otago
Canterbury
Wellington
London
Southland Rugby Union
Alf. Bayly
Taranaki
Royal Wedding of Princess Margaret and Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus
The marriage was celebrated at Saint George's Chapel with King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in attendance. The ceremony drew a vast royal and diplomatic gathering, with congratulations from Norway and extensive celebrations in Sweden and Christiania. King Oscar is named a British Admiral and King Edward a flag Admiral of the Swedish navy.
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Margaret of
Canterbury
Oxford
Iielated
Sweden
Christiania
M. Berner
Storthing
Norway
University of Christiania
Oscar
Edward
Auckland Mystery Deepens After Wharf Deaths
Two men found unconscious on the rocks near the Auckland wharf Thursday night. James Hickey, a former fireman, died from a base skull fracture. John Marshall, of unknown occupation, has concussion but is not in immediate danger. Coroner's inquest opened with witness Phillips detailing a possible rescue attempt and two splashes.
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United Press Association
Fleatria Telegraph
Auckland
James Hickey
John Marshall
Joseph Hickey
Phillips
Decaased
Marshall
Hickey
New Moron Sars Adama Talbot Motors Agents
Mr Waller representing Adama Ltd Christchurch New Zealand agents for Clement Talbot Humbers Minervas Etoiles and Napier read at R D Johnston's Cycle and Motor Works Ashburton the Ashburton agent for the above cars 600 The Mount Somers Coal Company New Seam remind households their coal is economical Large consumers for steam find coal suitable for needs For bronchial coughs Woods Great Peppermint Cure 6d
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Mr Waller
Adama, Ltd
Christchurch
N.Z
Clement Talbot, Humbers
Minervas
Etoiles
Napiers
R. D. Johnston
Cycle and Motor Works
Ashburton
Mount Somers
Beonchial
Justice Cohen Seeks Deputy President Appointment
Mr Justice Cohen requests the Government appoint a deputy president to reclaim arbitration court work. The move requires a Supreme Court Judge, though Cohen is available if urgent matters arise.
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Sydng
Arbitration Court
Justice Cohen
Supreme Court
Germany and France poised for direct talks on Moroccan issue
Germany indicates willingness to negotiate directly with France on the Moroccan question. If an agreement is reached before the conference, the meeting would be only formal. Italy accepts the conference under conditions similar to Austria's.
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London
Germany
France
Italy
Austria
Germany and France Seek Parallel Accord Amid Morocan Talks
A proposed contingency for the Morocad Conference envisions Germany and France reaching a separate agreement alongside the existing British French and Spanish conventions.
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Germany
France
Britain's Refusal Deepens Moroccan Conference Delays
June 17 dispatch notes Britain's stance slows Morocco Conference progress. French sentiment grows muted as M. Rouvier delays decision, hastening consolation among French officials in the wake of the impasse.
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Lonpox
Juana
Britain
Morocco
M. Rouvier
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