Prime Minister Massey Among Passengers on First Empress for the South
The Prime Minister Hoo T W F Massey and Hon J Allen with Mr C A C Hardy were aboard the first Empress for the south this morning. Massey to Christchurch Thursday on way to Wellington. Allen to return Friday. Also aboard were E Gates WH D Atland and W Nosworthy M P s to Ashburton. Borough School Committee proposes Miss G Makeig for Allenton School assistant mistress. Rumor of Sir Charles Cust as assistant private secretary to the King widely believed.
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Hoo T W. F. Massey
J. Allen
Ministe
Defence
C. A. C. Hardy
Christchurch
Wellington
Allen
Mesars E. Gates
WH. D. Atland
W. Nosworthy
M.ps
Ashburton
G.makeig
Board of Education
Allenton School
Miss Makeig
Charles Cust
Siye
London
Sir Charles
Dominion Alliance Convention Opens in Christchurch
The New Zealand Alliance held its Dominion Convention in Christchurch with over 150 delegates. President Wesley Sprage warned the Prohibition Party against distracting the movement as the majority issue demands immediate settlement and unity at the parting of the ways.
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Christchurch
New Zealand Alliance
Wesley
Sprage
Hannan Backed By Liberal Rally In Grey Seat Campaign
In Greymouth on June 18 Mr P Webb joined the race as Socialist. A large Liberal gathering supported Mr Hannany, with Mayor B Perkins praising his record and urging Liberal unity. A Reform bid to place a rival insider was rejected. A general Liberal committee formed. Forsyth and Bignell urged broad support. A strong Liberal committee also formed at Reefton.
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Greymouth
Grey Acancy
P . Webb
Ark
Hannany Conerning
B. Perkins
Hannan
Reform Party
Nitrary
R. ©. Forsyth
Grey
TW. J. Bignell
Grey Education Board
Reefton
Reform Candidate Pressures Hokitika Bid for Seat
A requisition to Mr HH L Michel of Hokitika to contest the Reform seat is pending as pressure mounts for him to stand. A meeting tonight agreed to send a deputation of William Norris Goho Holmes and Leitch to Hokitika to seek a final reply.
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HH. L. Michel
Hokitika
William Norris
Goho
Uper House
Holmes
Cobden
Leitch
Blackball
Michel
Reform
M.L.C
Woods's Great Popecrmict Cure Never Fails
A brief medicinal notice touts Woods's Great Popecrmict as a universal cure for influenza. The ad claims it never fails and lists a price of 1s 8d.
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Woods
Asquith Denies Liberal Funds Tied to Mexican Eagle Oil
In Parliament Mr Asquith refuted claims that Viscount Elibank invested Liberal Party funds in the Mexican Eagle Oil Company and denied any government contract relation. The Mexican Eagle Oil Company is described as a British company financed with British capital.
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London
Archer Shee
Asquith
Viscount Elibank
Liberal Party
Mexican Eagle Oil Company
Immigration slump explained by The Times
The Times reports a drop in British emigration to Australia due to Canada’s stronger competition and post boom slowdowns in Melbourne and Sydney. Financial stringency from the Balkan crisis and state restrictions on assisted passages also limited migration.
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London
The
Times
Australia
Canada
Melbourne
Sydney
Balkans Crisis Warns Vienna Over Russian Map Plans
Vienna reports June 16 that Austrian leaders fear Russia will redraw the Balkan map without Austria-Hungary's input. Independent and opposition papers accuse Count Berchtold of allowing a Russian protectorate, while Balkan premiers are invited by Russia.
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Vienna
Russia
Independent
Count Berchtold
Balkans
St.Petersburg
Austria-Hungary
Labour Unrest in Basel Sparks Police Clash
In Basel, dye workers on strike include three nationalities. five Swiss regiments, plus troops from three states, patrol to keep order. Authorities fear Swiss troops crossing into Germany and German troops entering Switzerland as crowds of about 12,000 stone police and force sabres to be drawn.
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Bern
Basle
Germany
Switzerland
Liberal lead grows in Australian federal election tally
Only 700 votes were counted yesterday in Home and the Liberal lead stands at 490 with 2200 votes still to count. Sir William Lyne gained 19 votes on the day as Liberal supporters push ahead in the federal races reported from Sydney.
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Sydney
William Lyne
Suffragettes Escorted After Hyde Park Disturbance
A crowd surged toward the suffragette platform at Hyde Park before blue jackets escorted the women to safety. In Leeds a pillar box reaction sparked a fire with letters damaged and a powder-filled package found inside.
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London
Hyde Park
Leedsham
Belgrade Cabinet Resigns Over Arbitration Responsibility
Belgrade reports the cabinet resigns rather than face Czar's arbitration. Indications say the ministry may be invited to stay in office despite the decision.
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Belgrade
Recount Ordered in Mawarra Labourite Victory
Melbourne reports a recount ordered at Mawarra where the Labourite’s majority stands at 129 after parliamentary results.
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Melbourne
Mawarra
London Firms Award Damages Against Pankhurst Leaders
Ninety three West End firms awarded 1425 pounds against Pethick Lawrence and Mrs Pankhurst and her daughters for property damage in November 1911 and March 1913.
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London
West End
Pethick Lawrence
Pankhurst
French Army Sees Threat in Germany’s Growth
Paris report says Minister Etienne warned that Germany’s rapid army expansion signals plans against France and urged adoption of a three year service to prevent French men from becoming Germany’s vassals and satellites.
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Paris
M. ‘Etienne
Rennes
Germany
France
New Bulgarian Cabinet Formed After Resignation
The Mir notes the Gueschof Cabinet resigned protesting Allied actions. A new ministry aims to unite parties and pursue Bulgaria's Macedonia policy as set by King Ferdinand in his reply to the Czar.
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SOFTA
Mir
Gueschof
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Ferdinand
Homemakers Union Aims To Improve Home Life For Wives
The Express notes a nationwide push for wives to join the Homemakers Union started at Croydon. Its aim is to help husbands win higher wages secure fair shares of earnings and protest poor home life conditions, with the slogan down with pots and pans.
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Croydon
Premier Fisher likely to resign as Labor loses Hume seat
Melbourne reports Federal Ministers give up hope of Labor capturing the Hume seat. It is expected that Hon. A Fisher will tender his resignation and advise Lord Denman to send for Mr Cook, Leader of the Opposition.
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Melbourne
Labour
Hume
A. Fisher
Federel
Lord Denman
Cook
Defence of Empire memorandum to Mr Asquith
The Associated Chambers of Commerce submitted a memorandum to Mr Asquith urging universal training. It cites satisfactory results in Australia and argues patriotic employers are penalized under the current system.
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London
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Asquith
Australia
Ministers' Farewell Visits Reported Before Resignations
Ministers are reported ready to vacate office next Thursday and four separately interviewed Lord Denman. Though officials deny political significance, observers see these as farewell visits.
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Lord Denman
Benefit to Emigrants Opens London Savings Bank
The Commonwealth Savings Bank Department has been inaugurated in London. Sir George Reid outlined benefits for emigrants who can deposit funds earning 3 percent while at sea, with transfers to Australia sent free of charge.
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London
Commonwealth Savings Bank Department
George Reid
Australia
Moors and Spaniards Dishearten Tribesmen at Tetuan
Advices from Tetuan say Spanish quick-firers wrought frightful havoc among tribesmen who withdrew disheartened, Tangier reports dated June 16.
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Tangier
Tetuan
Women’s Congress in Hungary Defers Militancy View
The International Women’s Suffrage Congress opened in Budapest and declined to take a stance for or against militancy. It noted that red revolution was not construed as an argument against men’s suffrage.
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Budapest
International Women’s Suffrage Congress
Mrs Pankhurst Released After Funeral Arrest
Mrs Pankhurst, detained while about to join the procession at Miss Davison's funeral, has been released. The incident occurred as authorities moved to manage the crowd and ensure order during the event.
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Pankhurst
Miss Davison
Sicilian brigand chief Giuseppe Ferred released in Rome
Rome reports King Emmanuel has freed Giuseppe Ferred the Sicilian brigand chief who had been imprisoned at Ancona for fifty years. The release was announced on June 16 and received into the Presa Association records on June 17.
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Rome
Emmanuel
Guiseppe Ferred
Ancona
Sail vessel struck mine in Gulf of Smyrna
A sailing vessel hit a mine in the Gulf of Smyrna and was blown up. The date is given as June 16 in Constantinople. The number of victims is not known.
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Constantinople
Gulf of Smyrna
French aviator Perreyon sets new height record
French aviator Perreyon and two passengers fly to 15 480 feet, a record altitude.
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Vienna
Perreyon
Ronald Harper Action Over Damages in Supreme Court
Ronald Harper sues Robert Harper for 10000 pounds claiming fraud in a 1900 verdict. The 1900 trial was set aside as frivolous and vexatious on Harper’s application. Ronald appealed the dismissal to the State Full Court, which denied the appeal with costs.
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Melbourne
Ronald
Supreme Court
Robert Arper
Harper
The Kaiser's Birthday Observed by 24000 Veterans
In Berlin on June 16 about 24 000 veterans attended an open air service at Tempelhoferfeld. Services were held in garrison churches in memory of Emperor Frederick.
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Berlin
Tempelhoterfeld
Vimperor Frederick
Battle reports clash as Mexican federal troops suffer heavy losses
Reports from El Paso indicate renewed fighting between Chihuahua State forces and Mexican federal troops near Sansillo. About six hundred federal troops killed or wounded amid ongoing hostilities.
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el Paso
Texas
Chihuahua State
Sansillo
Mexico
Returning Premier Welcomed by Empire Parliament
The Hon. W. A. Walt premier of Victoria was farewelled by the Empire Parliamentary Association in London on June 16. He thanked British readers for hospitality and outlined Australia’s advantages for emigrants. He urged more English press attention to Australian affairs and said imperial trade could grow without conflicting with existing fiscal views.
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London
W. A. Walt
Victoria
Empire Parliamentary Association
Australia
Serb Are Earthquake Damage Shocks Hit Tirnova
A sequence of earthquakes at Tirnova causes panic and widespread damage. Several churches and buildings are badly damaged with many houses uninhabitable. Reports confirm several deaths from falling masonry and bakeries ruined, with bread from nearby villages.
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Belgrade
Tirnova
Kaisers Jubilee Celebrated With City Greetings and Service
Friendly references mark the Kaiser's jubilee as English papers note his reign milestones. The Lord Mayor sent good wishes, Prince Lichnowsky hosted German residents, and the King attended a thanksgiving service in the German Church with the Diplomatic Corps present.
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London
Prines Lichnowsky
King to visit battleship Australia and lay commission foundation
King George will visit the battleship Australia on June 30 and lay the foundation stone of the Commonwealth High Commissioner's office on July 24. This sequence marks royal engagements in the current year with formal ceremonies scheduled in the metropolis.
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London
Australia
Commonwealth High Commissioner’s Office
Retrenching in Japan hits army navy budgets
Tokyo dispatch reports the government dismissed 5000 officials, saving about £6,500,000. The War Office cut £1,000,000 and the Navy £506,000, with £1,500,000 estimated as revenue gain and overall saving to the economy through reductions in civil service.
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Tokio
War Office
Navy
Ramsay MacDonald Calls Marconi Report Attacks Humbug
In a letter to constituents, Ramsay MacDonald describes the Marconi Committee's report findings as attacks on ministers. He denounces the critics as humbug and fraud and says the matter should be closed.
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London
Ramsay MacDonald
Marconi Committee
Americans defeat Moros at Mount Bagsak in Philippines
Manila reports an engagement at Mount Bagsak where American forces defeated the Moros. American casualties were six killed and seven wounded while Moros suffered heavy losses.
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Manila
Mount Bagsak
Dissolution Likely as German Liberals and Conservatives Clash
Berlin correspondent reports the Reichstag may dissolve amid deadlock between Liberals and Conservatives over death duties. The stalemate blocks agreement on tax policy, signaling a possible early dissolution of the body.
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Berlin
The
Chronicle
Genuine Sander Extract Promised as Safe Health Remedy
Advertisement touts the Genuine Sander Extract as a non injurious, instant headache fever cold lung and stomach relief with strong antiseptic powers. It claims healing ulcers wounds burns and sprains without inflammation and endorsements by medical authorities. It warns against inferior crude extracts sold by unscrupulous dealers and urges purchase of the genuine product.
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Sander
Death of William George Compton Marquess of Northampton
The death is announced from Italy of William George Compton Marquess of Northampton aged 62. He owned 88,000 acres in Northampton and represented the Barnsley division of Yorkshire in Parliament 1889 97. An ancestor fought at the Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520.
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London
Italy
William George Compton
Marquess of Northampton
Marquess
Northampton
Barnsley
Yorkshire
House of Commons
Market Report Steady After Two Small Failures
The Money Market notes a steadier mood on the Stock Exchange with two small failures reported, as per press association copy.
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London
the Stock Exchange
Is. Steadier
Chest Complaint and Cure Reported in Chronic Medical Note
A chronic medical report notes chest complaints and mentions a possible cure. The document cites patient symptoms and discusses treatment considerations and prognosis in concise terms.
Health recovery tale from Ballarat shopper
Mrs Corlett of 142 Clyde Street Ballarat Victoria reports a long liver complaint and dreadful headaches. After failing a doctor she tried Chamberlains pills and states her health is now perfect, sold by chemists and storekeepers.
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Corlett
Clyde Street
Ballarat
Vic
Forestry Congress Opens in Paris With Australian Delegation
The International Forestry Congress opened in Paris on June 16 with Australian representatives Hon. Peter McBride and Hon. Sir Newton Moore attending for the Australian States.
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Paris
Tig International Forestry Congress
Peter McBride
Sir Newton. Moore
New Zealand Ship Arrives to Large Crowds in New Plymouth
The New Zealand arrived in the roadstead at 9.15 and was boarded by the Mayor and Harbour Board chairman. Enormous crowds gathered as the ship entered town despite lingering wet weather, with conditions finally turning fine.
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New Plymouth
New Zealand
Rheumo Advocated as Specific for Uric Troubles
An advertising summary claims Rheumo cures rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago by removing uric acid. It cites testimonials from New Zealanders including W James of the Terwinnus Hotel Christchurch noting relief after trying Rheumo years earlier. Available through chemists and stores at 35 6d and 4a 6d.
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Frere
W. James
Terwinus
Christchurch
Supreme Court acquits Baskerbelle in Te Aroha indecency case
At the Supreme Court George T. Baskerbelle was acquitted of indecent assault on a 14 year old girl in Te Aroha. Judge Cooper called the verdict extraordinary and granted leave for appeal for a new trial.
Camp Coffee Tip Ad Promises Quick Morning Breakfst
An advertisement urges readers to keep four bottles of Camp Coffee at home for fast breakfasts. It claims adding boiling water to a teaspoon makes Camp ready quickly and cheaply. The snippet emphasizes economy and convenience.
Prices Soar at Tinwald Yard Market Amid Record Entry
Large gathering at Tinwald Yards for the weekly market saw total stock far above prior sales with 7749 sheep and lambs reported. Export buyers dominated, fat stock held firm values, and a buoyant market persisted despite many stock unsold in the late consignments.
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Tinwald
Entirng Gn
Expo
Tegma
Lis
Ids Lid
Ide
Wethers
Walfbred
Atlas
The Limit of London
A London County Council official notes population movement and housing trends as causes for reduced demand and rising empties in London. He predicts slower rateable value growth but substantial expansion ahead due to business concentration and central area rebuilding.
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London
J. C.spensley
London County Council
Spensley
Cassays
Spondley
Baxter's Lung Preserver Relief Claims Flood Letters
A historical ad style note extols Baxter's Lung Preserver with testimonials praising rapid relief from coughs and claims of near-immediate cure. It urges readers to buy bottles and cites grateful letters as evidence.
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Baxter
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