Kaiser’s Speech Aims to Cool War Fears Across Europe
Berlin dispatch notes Prince Bulow saying France and Britain do not seek war with Germany. The Kaiser and King Edward reportedly on good terms, with eight meetings with the Czar in eleven years. Leocalanzeiger denies a recent Doibenitz address. Times cites a general, non political talk to officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Presa Association
Berlin
Prince Bulow
Germany
Kaiser
Edward
Leocalanzeiger
Doibenitz
Times’ Berlin
Dortmund Zeitung
Roosevelt’s Canned Convention Urges Tariff Reform and Navy Build Up
The platform from the National Republican Convention in Chicago presses tariff revisions to give consumers fair prices while protecting domestic industry and labor. It calls for duty equal to the gap between American and European production costs with reasonable American profits, a naval build up to protect interests and promote Monroism, and labor injunction safeguards that draw opposition from Taft supporters. Senator Burrows cheers against divesting Courts of constitutional power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Roosevelt
Taft
Burrows
The Painters Strike and Court Action in Sydney
The Arbitration Court cannot rule on the painters dispute because the men went on strike. Also noting violinist Eugelik Eubolik and his wife traveling by the Mokein to Auckland. A shooting case in Melbourne ends with a verdict of accidental death in Dunn vs Rosier at Histerwick. A boy, Robertson, eight, bound for trial for his dead baby brother in Launceston. The Waitemata steamer from London arrives at Fremantle.
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Sydney
Eubolik
Mokein
Auckland
Melbourne
Dunn
Rosier
Histerwick
Launceston
Robertson
Accidents and Fatalities in Christchurch and Gisborne
Christchurch reports a fatality from a Kaitwin on the Lyttelton rail yard when Chief Engineer John Gilroy died after amputation and complications. Gisborne notes Thomas Holmes aged fifty dying after a road contract incident. A coal dealer Samuel Wright in Christchurch was injured when a dray rolled over his leg.
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Christchurch
John Gilroy
Union Steamship Company
Gisborne
Thomas Holmes
Moti
Samuel Wright
Alleged Arson Attempt in Christchurch Buildings
A deliberate attempt to destroy buildings beside the Adams Star Cycle Co in High Street Christchurch was foiled when Constable Pender discovered a gas fed fire in Messrs Aasters and Son shop. The back door gate and window were open and a cash register looted. Fire brigade contained the blaze. damage was minor. Police also investigated a small fire at Christ Church Public Library where torn pages and matches suggested a crankish act rather than a planned attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Star Cycle Company
High Street
Lyttelton Times
Pender
Messrs
Aasters
Smith
Christchurch
American Fleet Visit Prompt Subsidy Increase
The Executive Committee on the American fleet visit announces a subsidy increase to £1 for £1 totaling £6000 for the citizens programme and more elaborate plans including illuminations and decorations. Dannevirer reports the Borough Council refused to fund a flag for Auckland but a flag will be sent and the Daily Press subsidy drive gains support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auskland
Dannevirer
Borough Council
Auckland
Daily Press
No License Conference Session in Wellington Seeks Action
The No License convention in Wellington debated measures to abolish bottle licenses and to stop depot licenses in no license districts. Resolutions urged Parliament to grant new brewery permits or withdraw depot permits and urged electoral law changes to close weeks before writs.
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Wellington
J. A. TD. Adams
G. B. Nicholls
New Zealand Alliance
United Kingdom Alliance
America
Christchurch
Dunnedin Fanciers Club Show Winners Announced
The Dunedin Fanciers Club show awarded prizes including Champion collie Lucy from H B Hartey Opeha, bulldogs Bromley from A Nicholl Christchurch, and Spat from R Staunton Auckland after a close contest with King Plato by Townsend and Ensor.
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Dunedin
Dunnedin Fanciers
Collie
H. B. Hartey
Opeha
Lucy
Bulldogs
A. Nicholl
Christchurch
Bromley
Swasher
Townsend
Ensor
King Plato
R. Staunton
Auckland
Arbitration Court Sets Daily Labour Limit For Waiters
The Arbitration Court ruled under the Cooker and Waiters award that the daily work limit cannot be exceeded even if overtime is offered. Employers may not require waiters to work more than eleven hours in any one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Arbitration Court
Police Pensions Granted at Provident Board Meeting
Annual pensions awarded to police personnel including Chief Detective W. L. Chrystall of Christchurch £140 retiring as medically unfit Detective Henderson of Auckland £164 retiring at age limit and Constable C. Cooper of Aratohuog £101 retiring as medically unfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Police Provident Board
W. L. Chrystall
Christchurch
Henderson
Auckland
C. Cooper
The King's Writ Must Run Inquiries At Napier
A complaint in Napier alleges a Court bailiff was barred from serving a judgment summons on a railway worker by his foreman. Minister of Justice states the King’s writ must run and officials must facilitate enforcement while workers are at their jobs. The foreman denies the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier
McCarthy
Baliff
Ron
Land Survey Under Way on Waimerama Block for Early Settlement
The Waimerama land recently acquired by the Government from Native owners is now under survey and will be ready for settlement early in the year.
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Napier
Waimerama
New Zealand Bowling Association adopts proposed rules
The New Zealand Bowling Association has arrived at a set of rules proposed by the Sydney Conference at Easter with one exception. The rule about bowls being driven beyond the boundary of rinks is retained. The new rules apply only to inter State and inter colonial matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
New Zealand Bowling Association
Sydney
Steamer Wairana Sails From Newcastle to New Zealand
The steamer Wairana departed Newcastle bound for New Zealand. The remainder of the reading matter refers readers to pages 1 and 4 for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
New Zealand
Butchers Cut Ewe Mutton Price In Ashburton
Public notice from Ashburton dated 18th dute 1008 announces the Butchers will rebuch the price of ewe mutton to 8d per lb for the carcase or side for spot cash starting today, impacting large yardings and market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Ten-Room Shopkeeper Fined For Shows and Offices Breaches
Timaru was fined two pounds plus costs for two breaches of the Shows and Offices Act. A proprietor employed a waitress for over 52 hours in one week and did not grant her a half holiday. The incident occurred on June 18.
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Timaru
Government to Boost Road Construction and Bridge Widening
The Government plans a more vigorous road policy with a dedicated 200000 pound annual fund for road building. Roads will be mapped as work progresses and funds may also be set aside to widen bridge tracks to drag-road width.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Pan-Anglican Congress Receives Greetings at Albert Hall
The Presidert of the Pan-Anglican Congress cables that the congratulatory message from the Anglican Church of the Dominion was read at Albert Hall amid cheers and warm thanks from the Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Anglican Church of the Dominion
Albert Hall
By laws proposed for Ashburton Borough safety and fire prevention
Reese is informed that the Ashburton Borough Council intends to enact fresh by laws under The Municipal Corporations Act to govern dangerous goods theatre safety porticoes and fire prevention. The special order will be confirmed July 13 1908 and the laws come into effect August 1 1908. Copies available at the Council Office for public inspection from June 16 1908.
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A/T
Ashburton County Council
West Street
Eee
Ley
Reese
Ashburton
Acta
Havelock Street
Jane
H. H. Fooks
Governor and party depart for Palmerston residence
The Governor and state officials left by express train today to take up residence at Palmerston.
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Napier
Palmerston
Maori Prophet Mua With Eighteen Followers Interviewed
In Hastings on June 18 the Maori prophet Mua and eighteen followers met with Hon. James Carroll this afternoon. The group plans a trek to Wairarapa and then Wellington to seek a Government interview. Captain Edwin predicts northerly winds moderating then and a falling barometer soon.
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Hastings
Mua
James Carroll
Wairarapa
Wellington
Edwin
Colonial carrying and distributing meat prices reported
London firm cables today’s quotations for frozen meat including Canterbury mutton at 43d Napier Wellington and North Island lamb 54d first 54d second beef hinds 4d fores 3d with different regional prices listed for Canterbury Napier Wellington and the North Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier
Colonial Carrying and Distributing Company
London
Canterbury
Wellington
North Island
Geraldine Market Report Shows Smaller Trade Volume
Yesterday at Geraldine market 7000 sheep penned with lambs selling freely at late rates. Stores showed limited demand as various entries list prices for lambs and ewes across multiple categories and ages.
William Bryant Takes Over Ashburton Station Refreshment Rooms
William Bryant announces he has leased the Ashburton Railway Refreshment Rooms for three years and invites locals and travellers to visit. A temperance bar with Milsom's and Bray's RXXX stocks, coffee and tea, sandwiches, cakes, and light meals are served all day until 9 pm with a lady assistant. The refreshment counter offers cordials and smokers’ requisites, and the premises will be renovated soon with free writing tables and telegraph forms for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bryant
Ashburton
Milsom
Bray
Dr Townsend
James Liddell
Local Ashburton stock sale reports varied prices
On Wednesday Addington sales for Ashburton County farmers covered fat lambs and sheep with many entries. Prices ranged from 13s 11d to 17s 7d for lambs and up to 21s 6d for wethers, while fat cattle brought sums including £10 7s 6d for two steers and £5 7s 6d to £6 15s for sows and heifers.
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Addington
Ashburton
L'At Lambe
R. Oakleigh Rakaia
T. A. Rotheroe
Lyndhurst
C. W. Smith
R. B. Joff
Highbank
W. PF. Magson
Rakaia
F. Merrin
Mynes
T. Dowling
Gowell
A. Dixon
Dromore
F. B. Magson
Parlor and Church Organs Offered by H M Jones
Ji M Jones of open house presents a shipment of first class parlor and church organs. Elegant style full tone and 18 stops. Claimed lowest cash prices 20 percent below rivals due to no pricey managers. Includes music stand instruction book and flexible terms. Inspection invited to compare direct from maker.
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M. Jones
Weldarine Brazing Formula Gains Acceptance
Scientists report Wel darina the brazing formula tested and praised by firms including John Anderson Ltd Mason Struthers Ltd and others. Ashburton sales are via G H Carson Cycle and Motor Works Tancred Street. Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Gold is sold at 1s 6d and 2d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldarine
Weldarina
John Anderson
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Cable News
Per -Presa Association—Copyright
Per Prese Association
the Painters’ Strike
Eugelik
Fremantle
Union’ Company
Steatier Waitemata
Lyttelton
Friedlander Bros., Limited
County Council
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
D. Friedlander
Avationeer
Tor Press Association
Per Press Association
Waimarama
Per. Press Association
National Eee Ae Agengy Co., OF
N.Z
Times Office
Burnett Street
Spm
Ashburton County Racing . Club
A. Fooks
Henry Stephenson
Matson & CO
Account Jue
McCoy, Rukaia
Syre
Byrs
National Mortgage & Agence Company
South Rakaia Road Board
Borough OF Lyttelton
Lyttelton Borough
Urrail
Fane
Lewin
Fepford & GO
Telephone
Donald Knight
A. K. Hart
Guardian Office
Newman
Saonal
Mitchell
Raleigh Cart
Bath
Chas
Thomas
East Street
Colonia
Brittania
Brar
Burnett Streets
John Brindsmead and Sona
Collard and
Collard
Hopkinson
P. Bauer
H.M. Jones
Wes
Collins
Clement-Talbot
Spenc
R. D. Johnston
Percy
Tou
Farmers’ Co-Op
Myers’ Supply Store
Massey-Aharris
Coods
Turner
Mitchell and Turner
Percys
ATE’ VE
Collins and CO
Andy
Myers’ Grocery
Mitchell and
Canterbury Bottle Exchange
Colombo Street
THE
Pan-Anglican Congress
Ashburton Borough
H. Matson
H. Matson and Coy
Rua
BR. Dean
Moore Street
Sale
H. Stephenson
Acre
Trevorton
Tinwald
North-Baet Belt
Cameron Street
Allenton
Saleyarde
Norwich Union Fire Office
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society
Henry Steffenson
Commercial
Geraldine Live Stock Market
Geraldine
Los
Lamb
Cash Draper
the Hall
Hampstead
Atove Steamship
Due Lyttelton
Joshua Tucker
Grant & Moore
Saunders’ Buildings
Avs
GRANT
Ji. M. Jones
Riversdale
Strange
Immons
Rpea
Kia Ora
Next Strange and Co
Tancred Street
T. Groges
W. Pickles
Express Company
ALI Gases
A. T. EH
Wwuenes East Street
London Bridge
Abbey Prizar
Manchester
Mollasses
Cash Store
Tai
Gay
J. Mellor
Prunes
Choicester Muscatelk
Jordan
Aulsebrook
van Houten
Bournville
Fry
Homeopathic
Bensdorp
Rowntree
Japan
Brown and Polson
Brown and Co
Nflour
Arrowroot
Sun Brand
Dwyer
Singer
Vairfield
Avenee & £%40., Ltd
Thomas’ Bros
Grain and Produce Dealers
Havelock
Strest
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