London Mystery: Two Deaths at Gloucester Gardens Boardinghouse
In London two people, Mrs Constance Brent and Mr Herbert Horsfall Stanhope, died at No. 43 Gloucester Gardens Hyde Park. Coroner's inquiry adjourned six weeks as Dr Spilbury reviews post mortems. Suspected coal gas poisoning with possible narcotic factors discussed by doctors.
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Gloucester Gardens
Hyde Park
Spilbury
Constance Julia Brent
New Southland
New Zealand
London
Plorence Newland
Herbert Horsfall Stott Stanhope
Sinclair Road
West Kensington
Stanhope
Brent
Newland
Mrs Brent
Mr Stanhope
Grady
Luxmore Drew
Paddington
England
Chepstow Mansions
Bayswater
Griffin
Brighton
T. Durrant
Th. Spilsbury
Sr. Kingsdon
Two Public Schools Burned in Avoreland
Fire destroyed the public school Avoreland Obaupe last month at a cost of £600 to replace. The Board of Education reported the incident and resolved to hold inquiries into both fires.
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Avoreland
Ashburton Bankrupt James Turtill Faces Creditors Meeting
A meeting of creditors in the bankruptcy of James Turtill of Ashburton was held at the Ashburton Courthouse. The Deputy Official Assignee presided as creditors represented include Dunlop Rubber, Healme and Co, and Sutherland. Debt totals, assets, and lists of unsecured and secured creditors were presented. bids were invited for book debts and stock with the session adjourned to June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jsyrell James Turtill
Eyale
Ashburton
J. Davison
Dunlop Rubber Co
Messrs
A. GO. Healing
J. Sutherland
Bennkrupt
Duchhanan
Bankrupt
Alessis Oates, Hasty and
H. Milsom
Hacean
Afilsom
Ifo
Adams, Ltd
Christchurch
Armstrong and Farr
A. G. Healme and Co
Ashburton Electric Supply Co
Ashburton Gas, Coke, and Coal Co
Magnus, Sanderson and Co
Wellington
Barnett Glass Co
J. Orr and Co
F. Ferrimian
W. F. Mannaford
HI. Milsom
T. Bullock
War Funds Meeting Sets New Zealand Contributions
The Wete Sub committee of the Ashburton British and Belgian Relief Fund met on Saturday with Mr H I Nicoll presiding. They discussed Canterbury monthly quotas,Ashburton County to contribute £120 10s 7d with allocations for the County Council Borough Hampstead Tinwald. Auditors and secretary appointments were made.
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Wete
Ashburton British and Belgian Relief Fund Committee
H. I. Nicoll
New Zealand
Canterbury
Ashburton
County Council
Borough Council
Hampstead
Tinwald
Fane
C. E. Jennings
J. B. Christian
Christchurch
Emigration from West of Ireland to America Attention Grows
The West of Ireland sees rising emigration of young men to the United States prompting concern and discussion. The report notes ongoing movement and public interest as authorities consider the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ireland
America
Chanderleig's tablets claim to aid digestion
The piece promotes Chanderleig's tablets as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia caused by poor digestion. It argues the product stimulates the digestive organs to proper action and regular bowel movement, aiding assimilation of food. Sold by chemists and store helpers.
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Chaanderleig
Sele
Nazos and Officers Mess Cigarettes Featured in Advice Piece
A retro advertisement praises Nazos for chills and sore throat and promotes Officers Mess cigarettes made from Rhodesian tobacco. It touts Invicta Mixture and Dreadnought Navy Cut as British grown specials and claims no throat staining with cool flavor, urging readers to ask tobacconists for Officers Mess Cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciarettes
Ate Tobacconist
Women in War Time Pay Their Own Way
In London a private and a young woman discuss finances in social outings. The soldier says he will pay if possible, but the scene notes a shift as war teaches women independence and self reliance, with many brides postponed due to expense and a growing trend toward paying one’s own costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liptons
Lipton Ltd
Colombo
Calcutta
Bombay
Madras
India
Ceylon
London
Asyl
Bhalen
Chronc Chest Complaints Great Peppermint Cure
Wonds offers a remedy labeled as a great peppermint cure for chest complaints priced at 4d 2s 6d. The note appears in a period advertisement listing the remedy with its cost.
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Crockett & Jones
Overland
South Island
N.Z
Kibblewhite and Vaughan
Haines
Cameron
Arcade Clothing Company
Burnett Street
Endrilg and CO
Hagan Kavninbers
Troopers’ Bibles
H. M. Jones
Westock
Sigettack
Orion
Scott
Atlas
Peerness
Hepburn
Kapai
Barninghan
Isealandia
Miner Ranees
John Orr and Co
East Street
TE. G
Ross
Eltham
Mab
Tyrele
the War Funds
Funke
FRISH
Pet Press Association
Beath’s
Vans Mitchell - Mateatte
Wren
Gurl
the Bristol Piano CO. Limited
Lo J
Wiluat Samiel, Ltd
Balsall Heath
the Bristol Piano Co, Limited
F. M. Spellerberg
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