Arbitration Act under fire as miller fines case returns doubt
The court ruling in the H. Millar case questions the enforceability of fines under the Arbitration Act, suggesting the act may not deter nonpayment. Justice Williams cites Parliament’s neglect and calls for amendments to ensure penalties are enforceable, while other local notes report ploughing, a fundraiser for a widow, and community meetings.
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Otago Times
Justice Williams
Pareora
Court of Appeal
Ashburton notices and council motions July 1907
Local council to rescind 1903 telephone cost policy at July 5 1907 meeting. Noted is a manslaughter trial of William Stanton in Christchurch, political addresses in Ashburton, bicycle laws in Wellington, church leadership in Duntroon, dairy feed shortages in Poverty Bay and Kia Ora returns, and various local notices including a hairdresser change, jam brand quality, Carnegie wealth remarks, St Andrews Bible Class forming a Social Club, and a draughts trophy gift.
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Ashburton County Council
J. Harper
William Stanton
Christchurch
J. J. Greaney
Stanton
John Barr
M.L.C
H. G. el
M.E.R
Ashburton
Kia Ora
Hulton
W. J. Gudsell
Pittsburg Institute
Carnegie
St. Andrew’s Young Men’s
G. B. Inglis
Mr. Wilson
Messrs
Chas. Reid
Robert Bell
P. Stewart
J. W. McGregor
Geo. Sproat
F. Barrett
L. J. Watt
Geo. H
McClurg
Letters on the New Zealand Land Bill Debate
G W Leadley criticizes the Guardian's stance on the Land Bill. He asks for fair, venom free discussion and challenges the views on leasehold as a remedy, questioning the extent of opposition and past public hearings. He urges concise, fact based criticism rather than ad hominem.
Dissolution of the Duma Driven by German Influence and Polish Support
Reports from St. Petersburg and London suggest Russia’s Duma dissolution stemmed from fear of offending Germany over language concessions to Poland. The Daily News notes Poles withheld support to leverage budget passage, while Court influence reportedly swayed Stolypin against reform.
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Per Press Association
ST. Petersburg
Russia
London
The
Daily News
Duma
Germany
Poland
M. Stolypin
Russian Fleet Torpedo Accident Near Sevastopol
A torpedo attack at Sevastopol caused a torpedo to strike the cutter carrying the Commander in Chief. He narrowly escaped drowning as officers of the torpedo boat were arrested on a charge of attempted murder.
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ST. Petersburg
Sevastopol
Social revolutionaries flee Russia stage to Sweden
Many social revolutionaries have fled from Russia to Sweden. Some, whose arrest M. Stolypin demanded, attended a recent Social Democratic Conference in London.
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Peterspure
Russia
Sweden
M. Stolypin
London
Wales Tackles Welsh Disestablishment In Parliament
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman pledges Welsh disestablishment action this Parliament though timing hinges on Lords. He says the measure would unite Welsh national forces. Asquith warns Parliament must pass the Bill through all stages. In London, June 11, the House of Commons debates the Army Bill as Haldane plans militia reorganization.
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London
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
House of Commons
House of Lords
Asquith
Haldane
Balfour
Women Councillors Bill Referred to Select Committee
In the House of Lords Lord Belper moved to refer the Women Councillors Bill to a Select Committee to pursue co option rather than election. Lord Milner intervened to save the Bill and the debate was adjourned to allow the Government to supply statistics.
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House of Lords
Lord Belper
Lord Milner
Franco Spanish and Anglo Spanish Agreements Seen as Western Mediterranean Link
Paris reports Debats views Franco Spanish and Anglo Spanish accords bind Western Mediterranean and adjacent Atlantic areas to the involved nations. The piece notes only opponents of the status quo would view the pact unfavorably and compares to the Franco Japanese accord for the Far East.
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Paris
Debats
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Far Haat
French and British Press Applaud Spanish Agreements
The French and British papers hail the Anglo Spanish understandings as strengthening the status quo in the Mediterranean. The Times stresses that British routes to India and the Far East pass by the agreed coasts and harbours, urging they remain safe in friendly hands. Reuters notes the note’s aim to consolidate Mediterranean positions and inform other powers.
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London
Germany
the Times
Spain
India
Far East
Reuter
Mediterranean
The Revised Land Policy and the Massey Opposition
A Tyne newspaper commentary on Stratford speeches by the Minister of Lands praising the Land Bill. It notes Farmers Union support after the Levis conference, diminishing opposition from the so called Country Party, and predicts trouble for Mr Massey as the government pushes private monopoly limits.
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Stratford
Farmers’ Union Conference
Levis
Farmers’ Union
Country Party
Liberal Party
Hans Breitmann
Harty
Levin Conference
Massey
Evening Post
Tyne
Franco Japanese Treaty Promises Equality in China Trade
The Franco Japanese agreement outlined in cables commits both nations to equal treatment in China for commerce and nationals. Members of the Chamber of Deputies cheered M Pichons explanation, saying Germany Italy and the United States interests are safeguarded by this economic equality principle.
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Paris
China
Chamber of Deputies
M. Pichon
Germany
Italy
United States
Mayor Schmitz Dismissed Over San Francisco Blackmail Conviction
In San Francisco on June 18 the mayor Schmitz was removed from office after being convicted of blackmailing restaurant owners. The removal highlights a major municipal corruption case centered on city leadership.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
Railway Accident at Werrie's Creek Derails Train
In Sydney on June 18 the north western mail train left Werrie's Creek with the engine and two second class carriages entering an unlocked siding. The rest of the train including a first class carriage and a sleeping car remained on the line and derailed. Fifty passengers were aboard. Cochrane suffered a dislocated shoulder and about a dozen others were bruised. The engine was wrecked and damage to rolling stock was extensive.
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Sydney
North-Western Mail
Werrie’s Creek
Cochrane
English cricket row over ground rent stance and profits
Trustees set ground rent at twenty percent of gross takings drawing fire from the Cricket Association. Alr McElhone says such charges may leave a seventeen percent net profit. The Association weighs whether to assume financial responsibility amid tensions.
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Sydney
Cricket
Cricket Association
Alr McElhone
Board of Control
Gout Cure Claim From RHAHUMO Advertised Across Stores
A dubious health claim promising gout cures via RHAHUMO is printed in an OTC ad stating gout is a form of deu matism caused by uric acid. The message asserts universal store availability with unclear efficacy.
Steamer Medic Back in Liverpool After Collision
The steamer Medic arrived at Liverpool with a minor crack above the waterline after a collision with the petroleum tank steamer Turbo off South Werland in fog. Turbo suffered serious damage and a twenty foot rent was reported in the Medic bow. both ships were under examination.
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Liverpool
London
Medic
Wereland
Turbo
Dfedio
Hindustan Editor Arrested on Sedition Charge
Boumay, June 18 The editor of Hindustan has been arrested on a charge of sedition, reported by the Press Association. The notice was received June 19 at 8 23 a.m.
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Per Press Association
Boumay
Dineuth
Hindustan
Fire Faults Belong to Basement Benzine Trunks
In Cape Town on June 18 the commission of police in Johannesburg reports a fire started in a basement among benzine saturated trunks. The basement was promptly flooded and a fleeing man was seen escaping over the fence during dinner with Col O'Brien's family.
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Cape Town
O’brien
Johannesburg
Botha Censured In Council For Breaking Promise
In Pretoria on June 18 Sir George Farrar censured Mr Botha in the Legislative Council for breaking his promise to protect mining interests. The note was received June 19 at 9 a.m.
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Pretoria
Legislative Council
Sir George Farrar
Botha
Farrar Denounces Loan Guarantee as Foreign Interference
Sir George Farrar in the Legislative Council attacks the loan guarantee as Downing Street meddling in South Africa. He says it usurps Transvaal labour affairs and criticizes hopeful policy despite commissions findings. He notes possible debt cancellation for repatriated burghers and hints of repudiation for the Orange colony liability.
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Pretoria
Legislative Council
George Farrar
Downing Street
South Africa
Transvaal
Orangia
Orange Colony
Commutation of Sentence in Rose Arnold Murder Case
The sentence on Riley for murdering Rose Arnold has been commuted to life imprisonment. The Varzin suffered plate buckling from fire but remains seaworthy and will be repaired reaching Hamburg.
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Per Press Association
Sypogy
Riley
Rose Arnold
Hamburg
The Coal Lumpers Appeal for Strike Support
Sydney labor scene reports coal jumpers urging fellow union members to strike. The June 18 appeal seeks broader backing as tensions rise over industrial actions and labor disputes.
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Sydney
Cricket Club hires MacKay as international envoy
The Cricket Club announces June 19 that Metteovens has engaged MacKay, an Sydney player now in South Africa, to be used in sending prominent players. The arrangement aims to leverage his services as an envoy for international cricket connections.
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Metteovens
Engagad MacKay
South Africas
Sir Joseph Ward to Visit Sydney This Week
Sir Joseph and Lady Ward will reach Sydney on Thursday. During the stay he will be entertained at Inncheon by the State Ministry and presented with an address at a gathering of New Zealanders.
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Sydney
Joseph
Lady Ward
Inncheon
State Ministry
Session plans reforms in fire districts and judiciary
In Napier on June 18 the Attorney General Dr Findlay outlined next session aims. He cited defects in last year’s fire district act and proposed amendments to fire boards and brigade financing. He also spoke on land legislation, arbitration act improvements, a bill against secret commissions, and a potential abolition of District Courts with a new continuous Court of Appeal pending ministerial approval.
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Napier
Dr Findlay
Findlay
McNab
RHEUMO Promises Cure by Removing Uric Acid
An advertisement claims RHEUMO removes excess uric acid from the blood to cure rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago. The text includes odd fragments 2a Gd and 4a 6d.
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Lambago
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