The Promise and Progress of Electric Telegraphy
A reflective discourse traces telegraphy from 1844 to 1877 and beyond, noting the rapid spread of metallic cables worldwide and the birth of the telephone. It links electrical communication to biblical imagery and Keble, highlighting wireless telegraphy as the future for ship to shore signaling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Portsmouth
South-Western Railway
Great Britain
Cape of Good Hope
Western Australia
Canada
Pacific Gees
Australia
Elobe
America
England
Cowper
Job
John Keble
Autocrat in China treads harsh path against missionaries
A biographical sketch of Count de Lesdain recounts a honeymoon trek through China to India via Tibet. He advocates harsh discipline, attacks missionaries, and uses force to quell natives and pocketed dissent, warning against Christian influence and urging mercilessness toward locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
China
India
Tibet
Count de Lesdain
Turhan
Ghia
International Morality and Britain's Defence Policy
The St George's Review notes that international morality is rudimentary and urges readiness. Sir George Goldie argues that strong defence deters aggression, while disputes with rival powers persist. He warns that despite improved ties with France and Russia, Britain may still face a fight for survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George’s Review
British National Defence Association
George ‘L'Aubman Geldie
Spectator
Turkey
Abdual Hamid
England
George Goldie
France
Russia
Germany
Great Britain
Rheumatic gout cured by RHEUMO says Timaru user
John Sullivan of Timaru reports great faith in RHEUMO for rheumatic gout and recommends it as effective. The ad claims RHEUMO neutralises uric acid in the blood and is sold by stores at 23 6d and 4s 6d. Also promotes Woods free peppermint and related products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sullivan
Timaru
Timaru Bonne
Babylon and Assur Excavations Uncover Ancient Walls and Tombs
German Oriental Association reports new digs in Babylon and Assur. Excavations reveal the southern castle of Babylon, triple clay brick walls with thick inner fortifications, private huts with relics, and skeletons likely from mass destruction. Assur yields a two and a half mile fortification ring with moats and towers, plus completion of the Anu and Abad temple study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Oriental Association
Babylon
Assur
Professor Holdeway
Sennacherib
Assyria
Anu
Abad
The Use of the Sat In Flogging Debate
Jabez Balfour argues for flogging in certain crimes citing a Pankhurst prisoner. He recalls a prisoner who despite repeated punishments, improved only after the cat and calls for regulated corporal punishment as a deterrent in cases of violence against women children and travelers. He warns against abolition as capitulation to degraded human nature and urges cautious use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jabez Balfour
London Daily Mail
Pankhurst
Chatham Islands Report Highlights Local Life and Changes
Inspector Gillies reports orderly Chatham Island life with Waitangi as a hub. Potential land rentals in three years may push Europeans off lands now owned by Maoris, raising population shifts toward Maoris and half castes. Swans increase worries locals who seek permission to shoot them. Mr Taylor notes Ripple steamer praised and Mayoral petitions sent to government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillies
Chatham Islands
Lyttelton
Aipple
the Islands
Matthews
Waitangi
Tere
T. E. Taylor
S.s. Ripple
Islands
Taylor
Chathams
Chatham
G Laurenson
M.P
Colonial Secretary
Call for Reform of Divorce Law in England
An article by B P Haynes in the Fortnightly Review criticizes the colonial and English divorce rules. It highlights that a deceased wife's sister marriage is valid abroad but creates issues for legitimacy of children and inheritance in England and discusses desertion as a divorce ground in Australia. The piece argues for a comprehensive English statute to spare women and children further litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PB. Haynes
England
Italy
New South Wales
Australian
Australia
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Pus New Zealand Shipping
Ling Royal Mail
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Arma Ata
Paparoa
Papapui Ruapeha
Rimuteka
Ongariro
Turakina
Clayton
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Athenie
Karamiea Corinthic
Érawa
Lenie
Tous
Wellingtin
Wellington
Vaug
Wallington
Ontra
Rio de Januaro Nicoll
NEW Zealand Insurance Company
Wealthsale Est Colonial Company
Prideup Capital
Nicoll Bros
Islington
Turnip
Nigoll Bros
Insurance Department
Fwenk
Clasare
Resustvices
Sterling
Undertakers
Telephone
Sir. Wm. Preece
Christchurch
John Moore
East Street
Ashburton
Aghburton, Waimate and
Qamera
Henry
Hereford Street
iLadies
New Zealand
Clothins “Actory
Ld Sc
To&s Fin
al Aber
Sunny Nelson
Nelson
London Bridge
Complete House Furnishers & Importers
Tancred Street
Ed Building Society
C. B. Pry
Robinson
Tiger
Hoanga
Newman's Livery Stables
Binind Somerset Hotel
Newmap
Manchester Bros. Solo Agents
Lessea
Australasia
Vicoletta
EASH
Searen OS
Ashburton Coun
Gooper's
Vale
THE
Cheutists, Stores
Am Buk Mfg. Co
Sydney
Abbey
Colonia
Burnett Streets
Ladius
Burnett Street
G. Medde
the People's Ironmonger
Paris
Saainders’ Buildings
Way
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